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SHOW NOTES Transcript Dr. Lyneia Richardson's Bio Dr. Lyneia Richardson is a mother, psychologist, educator, and the editor of Mothering as a Work of Art: A Black Mama Anthology. Her work centers on Black maternal mental health, exploring how race, culture, and identity shape the experience of motherhood. Through therapy, research, and storytelling, she reframes mothering as a powerful, creative, and culturally rooted practice. Dr. Richardson supports high-achieving mothers navigating identity shifts, perinatal transitions, and the invisible labor of care. Amazon link: https://a.co/d/03eUlKoK   Lyneia Richardson, PhD Assistant Professor of Counseling Despite my academic and professional achievements, one of my greatest accomplishments is being the mama of two of the most beautiful little beings. Following the birth of my first-born child, I was able to find my passion in working almost exclusively with the perinatal population. My clinical and research interests have centered around the issues of women from the African diaspora in the context of race and culture, highlighting the intersectionality of race and gender. While my research has always focused on the mental health needs of women, becoming a mother allowed me to see a more unique experience of womanhood that calls for an even more specialized approach. My clinical approach acknowledges that mothering is not an individual experience but one of community, and I strive to create that village-community experience for my clients. As a psychologist and educator, I take a similar approach to teaching by recognizing the inherit community in the educational experience. Following the African philosophy of Ubuntu, "I am because we are," I strive to create an experience of community and connectedness in the online learning community environment with my students.  Links to Dr. Lyneia Richardson info: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/directory/lyneia-richardson LinkedIn www.lyneiarichardson.com Her book: Mothering as a Work of Art https://www.amazon.com/Mothering-Work-Art-Black-Anthology/dp/B0D575ZWXF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13598W4O38JIN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QLNxTPJpeJGKjiRcECXMsnGHo43g3MO6BPkmseLY-QGA2QADJnlhvqtIIPfSKGngKrsPlFdZJW0p-Ql8ren3mc_n-wDTsbQoriSAhHsgErcXdLrmx4iEK7CDd8SJcCZ_8EOoO3mlaXhQrRZXiC2VRA.TUTjwbi058AfN9AJ93qwkEOAiFHeLk0ituM0IyFT69I&dib_tag=se&keywords=MOthering+as+a+work+of+art&qid=1773601797&sprefix=mothering+as+a+work+of+art%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1              

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SHOW NOTES Transcript Bio  Dionne Joyner-Weems is an extraordinary global brand builder, dynamic storyteller, and passionate changemaker who has garnered a reputation for her unparalleled energy and ability to turn challenges into solutions and moments into movements across industries. She is the Chief Energy Officer of Audacity Group LLC, a global brand and marketing agency dedicated to storytelling for social impact, and the founder of #MyBmore Project, a social enterprise and movement amplifying authentic Baltimore voices to inspire change and connection. A proud Baltimore native, Dionne recently published her new book, That Part! What Some Know But Won't Tell You About Motherhood, a raw and reflective journey through her experiences as a wife and mother of three beautiful sons.        

SHOW NOTES Transcript About Dr. Toni Boulware Stackhouse & Life Matters Wellness With over 25 years of trauma-focused community experience and two Maryland locations, Dr. Stackhouse is a leading advocate for equitable mental health care. Learn more at Lifematterswellness.com Contact Life Matters Wellness 66 Painters Mill Rd., Suite #204 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Phone: 410-650-9919 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.lifematterswellness.com/  

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Show Notes Show Transcript Dr. Toni Draper's Bio CEO and Publisher, The AFRO-American Newspapers Dr. Frances Murphy Draper is CEO and Publisher of The AFRO-American Newspapers, the nation's longest-running Black-owned family newspaper. A fourth-generation publisher from Baltimore, she continues the legacy of founder John H. Murphy Sr. She holds degrees from Morgan State University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland, and United Theological Seminary. A former pastor for over 20 years, she now leads The AFRO's digital expansion, including the AFRO Digital Billboard Network and Afro Table newsletter. Her many honors include NNPA's "Publisher of the Year," the Maryland Senate's First Citizen Award, and an honorary doctorate from Johns Hopkins in 2025. She chairs Word in Black, serves as first vice chair of the NNPA, and is on the board of Associated Black Charities. Dr. Draper is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She and her husband, Andre, have been married for over 50 years. They have four children, twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.  

Show Notes Episode transcript Kimberly Prescott is the founder and President of Prescott HR, Inc. Prescott HR is an outsourced Human Resources firm that provides ongoing strategic and tactical HR support to small- to mid-sized businesses. Her primary area of expertise is Human Resources/Employment Law Compliance and Employee Relations. She brings over 20 years of progressive corporate HR leadership experience with firms such as Giant Food, Whole Foods and Allegis Group (TEKsystems and Aerotek). She has earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM- SCP) designations. Kimberly has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the business community by being named by The Daily Record as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women in 2023, the 2022 Howard County Chamber of Commerce's Businessperson of the Year and a 2019 I-95 Magazine Woman of Influence. In addition to being a member of Leadership Howard County Class of 2018, she is a member of Leadership Maryland Class of 2023. She is also actively involved in the community, including several leadership roles: Downtown Columbia Partnership Board of Directors, Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Howard County, Chair of the Labor and Employment subcommittee for the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Howard County Board Secretary, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Board Member and Board Member of The 3rd. She is also an active member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce's Labor and Employment Committee.   Kimberly's websiteprescotthr.com Facebookfacebook.com/Prescotthr Twittertwitter.com/Prescotthr Instagraminstagram.com/Prescotthr YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@prescotthr   LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyprescottshrmscp/

Show Notes Episode transcript Bio: Patrice Bullock is the Executive Director of Bailey's Heart and Soul Foundation, an organization she founded following the untimely passing of her 16-year-old son, Bailey, from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in May 2021. Bailey was a vibrant athlete involved in football, basketball, and track. His unexpected death highlighted the critical need for immediate response measures during cardiac emergencies. instagram.com+2wmar2news.com+2baltimoretimes-online.com+2baltimoretimes-online.com+2baileysheartandsoul.org+2wmar2news.com+2 In her role, Patrice has been instrumental in raising awareness about SCA and advocating for widespread CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. Under her leadership, the foundation has successfully organized community events, such as golf scrambles and 5K runs, to fund AED placements in schools and public areas, aiming to enhance emergency preparedness. wbaltv.com A significant achievement of Patrice's advocacy is the enactment of the "Bailey Bullock Act" in Maryland, which mandates that all public and private middle and high schools develop cardiac emergency response plans. This legislation ensures that educational institutions are equipped to handle cardiac emergencies effectively, potentially saving countless lives. newsroom.heart.org+2baltimoretimes-online.com+2wmar2news.com+2 Through her unwavering dedication, Patrice Bullock has transformed personal tragedy into a mission of public safety, making substantial strides in community health education and legislative reform to prevent future SCA incidents. For more insight into Patrice's work and the foundation's initiatives, you can watch this video: https://youtu.be/3xDKYMJ9tNg

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Show Notes Episode transcript Website https://www.intersectconsultllc.com/ Bio:  Dr. Erin Watley is a teacher and facilitator whose work focuses on highlighting accessible ways to disrupt systems of oppression, encouraging intercultural dialogue, and practicing community building. Dr. Watley is an Associate Professor in the Communication & Cinema department at McDaniel College. She is also the owner of Intersect Consulting LLC, through which she does DEIJ workshops, evaluation, and media curation for organizations outside of academia. Intersect Consulting More traditional DEIJ consulting often comes in the form of theory heavy presentations, assessments, standardized trainings & best practices. These can be important tools, but their emphasis often neglects the need to practice DEIJ skills that extend past the workplace. www.intersectconsultllc.com

SHOW NOTES Episode transcript Bio Giselle W. Climpson is a Consultant, Digital Creator & Founder of Giselle Avenue, a dynamic media brand shaping the future of storytelling, digital innovation, and empowerment. With over a decade in the industry, she is a media trailblazer, amplifying voices and crafting narratives that inspire impact. Rooted in honoring the magic of Divine Feminine Energy, she leads with creativity, authenticity, and purpose—helping brands and individuals find their voice, and be heard. Giselle's Social Media Instagram: @‌GoddessGiselle_ - https://www.instagram.com/goddessgiselle_/?hl=en LinkedIn: Giselle W. Climpson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselleclimpson/ Link to Giselle's Linktree/Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GoddessGiselle_

Show Notes Episode transcript Bio: Amanda Miller Littlejohn is a nationally recognized executive coach, journalist, mental health advocate, and thought leader in personal branding and leadership development. As the founder of Package Your Genius Academy, Amanda has spent over a decade helping high achievers uncover their purpose and amplify their visibility. Amanda's newest book, The Rest Revolution: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm and Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm, offers timely insights into the importance of rest, renewal, and resilience in today's fast-paced world.     Amanda Miller Littlejohn Journalist and Contributing Columnist   www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com

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Today's podcast guest, Nicole Lynn Lewis is truly a BRAVE GIRL living her purpose where she is reducing poverty one family at a time. In 2003, Nicole graduated from the College of William & Mary as a teen mother who had overcome homelessness and a drug-infested environment to achieve the impossible. She's a nationally known author and speaker on topics such as teen pregnancy and parenting, youth development, goal achievement and self empowerment. After several years in the workforce honing her skills in communications and nonprofit management and learning about the needs of teen parents across the country, Nicole founded Generation Hope in Washington, D.C. in 2010. The 501c3 provides mentoring, resources and services to teen parents to become college graduates and help their children enter kindergarten at higher levels of school readiness. It's truly a two-generation solution to poverty.  Named a CNN Hero in 2014, Nicole has used her skills in social entrepreneurship to launch an organization that is making a real difference. Fewer than 2% of teen mothers earn a college degree before age 30, but since 2010, Generation Hope has helped almost 200 teen parents in college, provided more than $600,000 in tuition assistance, and celebrated 76 college degrees. Their Scholars' graduation rate is almost double the graduation rate of low-income college students and almost nine times the graduation rate of single mothers nationwide. All of their 2018 graduates were living above the poverty line within six months of graduation. 92% were employed full-time and 30% were enrolled in graduate school. This is quite a legacy to say the least. I know that you will enjoy hearing from Nicole about her work leading Generation Hope and how connected she is to the teen parents that she serves. I encourage you to check out her organization and consider how you can support her work either as a volunteer or donor. 

Today's podcast guest, Becky Briggs is an expert in both the art and the science of gifting and she shares her thoughts on researching the perfect gift and ensuring the gift makes an impact with the receiver. A master networker and community business leader, Becky left her corporate career to follow her passion. Her boutique gift business, Our Gift Biz, is known for simplifying the process of gift giving for her clients that lack the time to locate and wrap meaningful gifts. I love that Becky and her team are sensitive to the conservation of our planet and work to use sustainable packaging. Her company also often works with artists to create personalized gifts and she finds that her clients are often searching for something personable, unique and memorable. I love her philosophy of personalization and how she is serving the world in this special way.  Becky also shares her personal story of becoming the guardian of her brother's children when he passed away and how this shaped her life. She talks about how much joy this has brought to her life and how it inspires her to be creative and brave with both her clients and her family. 

I'm so grateful that I was able to interview California native and leading independent book publisher, Brooke Warner, for the Brave Girl podcast. Before she launched her own ventures, Brooke was the executive editor of Seal Press, one of the most enduring feminist publishing houses. She currently sits on the boards of the Independent Book Publishers Association, the Bay Area Book Festival, and the National Association of Memoir Writers. We both share a love of books, writing and the life of a creative and we talk about all of this on today's episode. In addition to Brooke's publishing role at She Writes Press and SparkPress, she writes a monthly column for Publishers Weekly and is the president of Warner Coaching where she mentors and coaches authors. You'll want to check out her website to see how her publishing model works and merges the best of the traditional publishing model with new and innovative strategies for first time writers and emerging creatives. With more than 32,000 members and more than 350 groups, She Writes is the world's largest online social community for women writers at every stage of their writing lives, working in every genre and representing every generation.  In addition to her publishing work, Brooke has also written several books and her most recent book, Write On, Sister is now available on Amazon and I highly recommend it. I also recommend Brooke's weekly podcast Write-Minded that she co-hosts with Grant Faulkner of NaNoWriMo, a community for writers. Each episode features a pep talk, a green-light moment and a writing action. You will also want to watch her TEDx video, Green Light Revolution: Your Creative Life on Your Terms that she talks about on the show.  I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did creating it!

Meet Michelle Mazur, a fellow podcaster, author, teacher and the founder of Communication Rebel based in Seattle, Washington. She tells her unique Brave Girl story on today's episode and how she came to do the work she does today as well as why she is so obsessed with Duran Duran. Michelle talks about why we all need a 3 word rebellion and how a captivating message makes everything you do in your business more powerful, including calling in the right clients.  Her podcast, Rebel Rising is chock full of advice on creating a clear and captivating messages. Michelle has a Ph.D. in Communication but sees herself as a researcher at heart. Her superpower is helping her clients figure out what makes them and their message unique. You will want to get a copy of her new book, 3 Word Rebellion to learn step by step how to create your movement. Accelerate Your Speaking is Michelle's online course that you may want to check out if you are interested in a framework for your signature talk. We also chat about how to overcome your imposter syndrome before you hit the stage. 

Today's Brave Girl is Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, a licensed social worker and creativity coach in New York City that has also appeared as a SAG actress on the daytime soap opera, A Guiding Light and done stand up comedy! Bridgit's energy is contagious and it comes across in the interview as she shares her story and what she's focused on teaching the rest of us. She's an expert in "voice dialogue" and she explains how she uses this framework in her private practice and to even help her with auditions. Bridgit shares with us what voice dialogue is and how it can be used on your personal transformational development path. She is an active workshop presenter and teaches social workers, nurses, coaches, body workers, mental health practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists and others.  We also talk about how so many of our beliefs and habits are formed in our subconscious before the age of 7 (or even in utero) and why we need to interrupt the patterns and pay attention to our self-talk. Bridgit's book, The Final Eighth is scheduled for release next year. She coined this term as she watched her talented, energetic and motivated clients stall in front of their finish line, for no good reason. The final eighth refers to the transformational process of taking the steps necessary to complete a project, finish a goal, realize a dream, love yourself and flourish. I love that Bridgit has uncovered this phenomenon and that she's put it into a book form for high achievers to better understand what makes them stop. 

Today's guest is Carol Cox from sunny Orlando, Florida. A fellow podcaster, she's a true expert in public speaking and business storytelling that I really connected with. Carol's also passionate about seeing more women in leadership and sees her mission to help more women secure positions of influence and leadership on stages, in boardrooms, in the media, in communities and in politics. A student of culture and history, Carol has had a storied career in television as a political analyst as well as a college professor and software developer. I loved hearing her Brave Girl story which included working in the technology sector and how she now teaches others how to create their signature talk to gain visibility for their brands.  Carol and I talk about the power of storytelling and how she teaches her clients best practices in public speaking. Carol also explains the process to create a TedX talk and what she recommends if you are considering creating one. Carol has created a framework to create your signature talk that has resulted in client success on the stage. She talks about how to embed and integrate information into your talk to generate leads. She shares many of her free resources to help you on your path as a speaker. We also talk about how to market yourself as a speaker to include creating a landing page on your website, letting people know that you are available to speak, and how to position yourself on LinkedIn. We also talk about how to build your confidence muscle by practicing public speaking and how to create a "Know, Like and Trust" factor. We also talk about our podcasting journey and why we both love this medium. Carol's podcast, Speaking Your Brand is a "must listen to" show. She has produced over 145 episodes that you can download to learn more about leadership, public speaking and creating a framework for your talks. We both agree on the need to be consistent and have interesting content when you commit to launching a podcast. Carol and I talk about how podcasting is a long-game play for your business. I love the bravest thing that Carol has ever done and how it inspires her today! 

Based in New York City, Jocelyn Arem joins us on the show today. She tells her Brave Girl story and how she came to do the work that she does today as a Grammy nominated producer, musician, archival remix artist, multimedia storyteller, and lecturer with the School of the New York Times. I found Jocelyn to be so knowledgeable and it's no surprise that she's been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR and PBS. She also recently won the 2019 Creative Thought Matters Award of Distinction from her alma mater, Skidmore College. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, she grew up on 90's R&B and 60's folk music and her work is influenced by Erykah Badu, Prince, Ella Fitzgerald and Mariah Carey. She talks about how she loves reimagining work of artists and who in the music world inspires her work today. I loved learning more about her projects as a recording performance artist and where she sees the music industry going and why musicians need multiple revenue streams today. Known as "Rabasi Joss", she is a Brooklyn based soul and jazz singer that has toured internationally and she explains her emotional connection to this type of music. We talk about her studio, Arbo Radiko where she helps creatives transform their historical material into valuable modern day content. We also talk about Liz Gilbert's book Big Magic and the myth of the starving artist and how you need to create a portfolio career. I love how Jocelyn is a social justice advocate that engages in creative endeavors with other artists and organizations where music and storytelling benefits others.

Meet my favorite Windy City friend and mastermind buddy, Christine Dyan on today's podcast. A registered dietitian nutritionist and true change agent, we talk about how she pivoted her focus in the past few years as she more fully stepped into who she is here to be. Christine strongly desires change in her industry and is focused on her legacy. She currently works with registered dietitians across the country to confidently charge more for their valuable services and grow their client portfolios. She focuses on teaching her tribe both marketing and mindset techniques that have worked for her. Relying on her spiritual beliefs, Christine teaches her clients to communicate the value of their work and to shift their money mindset as they create and sell programs for their clients. We talk about worthiness, shame around asking for money and why so many women fall into this trap.  I also love the advice that Christine dishes out around nutrition and why it's critical at this time in our history to work with a trained registered dietitian and understand how food impacts how you look and feel. We also talk about how you can heal your body through eating the right foods. We talk about cyberbullying and the impact it has on girls developing eating disorders. Christine has worked in just about every setting a dietitian could work and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to what's happening in her industry. Christine shares her Brave Girl journey and her moves to Birmingham, Los Angeles, New York and then back to Chicago and what each city meant to her. She shares some of her dreams and aspirations for her work and personal life that are amazing. I love that Christine has invested in herself and done the work her coaches have told her to do as well as remembered who she is at her core. She shares why our brain is our greatest asset and how we must always be investing in ourselves. She shares tips on being a good steward of our time and that being of service is so critical. Christine has recently launched her own podcast, Money Mindset Dietitian and I know it's going to help her industry as it transforms and will be a part of Christine's legacy.   

Episode 66: Be Relevant with Dr. Michelle Fritsch Welcome to Episode 66 of the podcast. I absolutely love today's Brave Girl, Dr. Michelle Fritsch, a board certified geriatric clinical pharmacist and former academic that has a passion for healthy aging and education. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge in a number of areas to include today's healthcare system, prescription medication use in people over 60, the aging process, disease and planning for your golden years. Highly educated and accomplished, Dr. Fritsch shares why we all need to stay relevant in whatever field of work we pursue. It's not a surprise that she is a nationally recognized expert in health at retirement and beyond. Dr. Fritsch has a passion around educating her clients and their caregivers on a holistic approach to health and wellness and is a great advocate for her patients. Her one company, Meds MASH focuses on medication management, safety assessments and healthcare coaching. She believes that a fragmented healthcare system is hindering a holistic approach but we are getting closer to bringing all of the data together in one place. She also shares how with today's technology she can work with her clients virtually on a secure video portal and how effectively she's been able to collaborate across time zones and geographies. If you have caregiving responsibility for an aging parent this is a great option.  On the show Dr. Michelle also shares some of the market research that she has done around baby boomers, the retirement landscape and why executive men are struggling the most with the transition. Her other company Retirement Wellness Strategies provides strategic planning for these clients that includes help navigating the major life transition of retirement. The focus is on health - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social. Working with estate lawyers and financial planners, she is often brought in as part of the team to support families preparing for the transition. We talk about how important it is to enjoy your life in new ways as you approach retirement and why you need a plan. I'm sure you will agree with me when I say that the world is better for having people like Dr. Michelle Fritsch sharing her gifts, talents and know how as we all plan on aging more gracefully.

Today's guest is public relations expert Jennifer McGinley from JLM Strategic Communications, LLC. Her Brave Girl story includes work in development and fundraising as well as marketing and communications. She started her own practice when she realized that a 9-5 role wasn't flexible enough for her while allowing her to continue to use her skills on her own terms. A mom to two teenagers, she believes she is role modeling for her children what's possible for them. A total extrovert, Jennifer explains how she gains her energy by being around people and believes in respecting everyone, regardless of title or position in the workplace. Heavily influenced by her dad's philosophy of relationship building and delivering superb customer service, Jennifer brings those skills to her own business today when she is pitching the media for small businesses and not-for-profits. During our conversation, Jennifer shares why she always has to be creating, why self care is so important for her well being and how she works to balance her home and work responsibilities. She also explains why she's so grateful for her prior work experiences and blessings and how self-reflection informs her decisions today. We talk about the importance of sharpening your listening skills with your children, your friends and your clients and why you need to listen more and talk less. I am sure that you will love Jennifer's best advice on public relations, entrepreneurship and the importance of relationship building. I've gotten to know Jennifer over the past year and I absolutely love her energy, her enthusiasm and her professionalism as a communicator in my community.   

Meet my first guest from the Philippines, Martine De Luna! (Just a heads up - her kids are in the background having a good time while we chat so let the good times roll!) Formerly a lifestyle blogger, consultant and teacher, Martine is now a brand strategist and transformational mindset coach to women around the globe. A true entrepreneur, Martine is a trendsetter and disruptive force in the Asia Pacific region that I've come to know over the past two years. She shares the BRAVE GIRL journey that she has been on and the adjustments she made through the world of self-development, network marketing and her bold vision for her life. A student of Bob Proctor, Martine has internalized all that she learned from him and now helps her clients shift their mindsets so they are HAPPILY RESILIENT.  She shares her journey as a performance coach and online marketer and what she focuses on when she works with her clients. I've watched Martine's journey over the past few years and have seen her soar with her program offerings and services. Martine believes that focusing on developing the right habits and behaviors is what will set you free. I love how all of the things that Martine has done in the past have now resulted in her success today.  Martine has no regrets on her journey and routinely remembers her difficult times to ground her. She openly shares her spiritual views and the shifts she has consciously made over the years and where she is today in her belief system. Martine also shares her views on the power of forgiveness and how it can invite abundance into your life. She also shares her opinions on mindfulness and meditation and why spiritual fitness will become the new normal.Martine shares the concept of "unschooling" that she and her family practice and how it works for them. You'll love her answer to my finale question regarding the bravest thing she's ever done and how it inspires her today.   

Fellow business communications leader and podcaster, Wendy Meyeroff, joins us today on the show to share her Brave Girl journey and her advice for other women. Coming from a family of storytellers, Wendy naturally excelled at writing and easily won a scholarship for college in New York. She started her career at a publishing house upon graduation and has continued to use her talents to educate and inform others about a variety of topics. She has had an interesting career as a writer working in several industries in both the B2B and B2C space. She has written extensively in the healthcare space, specifically regarding the senior population. Her gift is simply stated: in putting complex technical information into plain English for patient education. She uses storytelling to make it interesting for consumers to grasp and understand. A continuous learner, Wendy is always educating herself on technology, marketing techniques and more and she encourages you to do the same. Wendy also shares her very personal health journey with epilepsy and what she's learned as a result. She shares with me the stigma around speaking publicly about epilepsy, a condition affecting her and 3 million other Americans. In 2014, she had surgery on her brain and is doing well as a result. Wendy felt compelled to speak about her condition on the show in the hopes of helping others see the value in "reaching out" when you face something of this magnitude. She also shares her best advice if you have a family member or friend impacted by this condition. A true warrior, Wendy continues to rally, be brave, speak up and move forward on her life journey.   

Our guest today is Marianne Trost, a nationally recognized coach to female attorneys across the globe. In our conversation, she shares her best advice on why we need to ASK FOR OPPORTUNITIES in order to have a fulfilling career. Trained as a paralegal, she pivoted to law firm management early in her career. Her on the job training experience led her to learn the "rules of the game" within the legal realm. She shares how a two year health crisis led her to reflect and examine what she wanted to do in the world. As a result of suffering major burnout, she decided to help attorneys on their career path and take better care of herself.  A wealth of knowledge, Marianne shares how when she took on the additional responsibility for business development at a law firm that then enabled her to grow professionally. She teaches her clients the business of a law practice and how to create the law career of their dreams. If you are a female attorney or aspiring lawyer, you'll want to check out all of the resources that Marianne has available on her website. I'm grateful that Marianne agreed to come on the show and share the real and raw truth around why the world needs more women attorneys and what we bring to the table and can contribute. We also talk about the historical trends and strides being made with women making equity partner in their firms. I love Marianne's stories and advice and think we can all take something away from her BRAVE GIRL story.   

An accomplished attorney, Marla Zide joins the show today. With a practice focused on family law, she grew up the daughter of a judge in New England where she seemed destined to work in the field of law. Her mother, a full tenured professor, served as a role model for her and demonstrated what was possible for her as a leader in the world. In the conversation, Marla shares her Brave Girl story and the path she took to where she is today. We talk about the work she has done in the area of representing victims of domestic violence and how she advocates for the rights of her clients. Active in her state bar association, she continues to be a leader and mentor to other young lawyers on their career paths.  Widowed at 35, Marla shares what she learned as she went through the grief process and how her perspective on life shifted. Her words of wisdom are inspiring and motivational. Remarried and now a stepmom, she tells the story of her life today and how she met her partner. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Marla and hearing her perspective on so many topics from foster adoptions, stepparent adoption and same sex parent adoption and why she loves to be an advocate.  

On today's show, I am happy to introduce you to former corporate executive, super connector and The B.O.O.S.T. podcast host Kelly Leonard! Her Brave Girl story is inspiring and motivational on so many levels. Kelly studied accounting in college and became a CPA but quickly figured out that she didn't have the personality of an accountant. She shifted to a role in corporate training where she has worked with government agencies, non-profits, private and public industry. Very much a people person, Kelly thrives as a speaker, coach, consultant and trainer.  On the show, she talks candidly about how she dealt with personal challenges when she transitioned out of the corporate world and into being a small business owner. We recorded this episode earlier this year and she shares her perspective on what she has learned in the last thirteen years as an entrepreneur. She is a wealth of knowledge around LinkedIn and how to use it to promote your brand and value to the world.  Just last month, she became the director of training for Cook Ross, a management consulting firm based outside Washington, D.C. She continues to feed her inner Oprah as the host of the Small Business Network, a television show that supports the Metro D.C. small business community. I love Kelly's philosophy of "build a ministry" and how it inspires her body of work in the world. A true servant leader, Kelly is wise beyond words. To learn more about Kelly, go to her home base, kellytleonard.com.   

Meet my highly intuitive and introverted friend Sheevaun Moran from sunny California! I met her many years ago at a conference when I was stuck and searching and she provided me with some vital coaching that I've never forgotten. Sheevaun works with people to unlock their hidden voice and get in alignment with what they are here to do. Trained as a computer programmer and scientist, she spent decades in the corporate space and as a consultant. She shares why we need to be true to our "YES." She suffered major corporate burnout and landed herself in the emergency room when she realized she needed a complete energetic reset. We chat about what leads to burnout and how to dig yourself out of the situation. Wanting to heal herself and stay healthy for the rest of her life, she learned more about energy and was able to rebound. She also used many of her practices to improve her team's performance. Using this new found knowledge, she then began teaching others what she had learned about energy and the systems that she had created and were working for her. Today, she has 1-1 coaching, books, online courses and in person events. You can find her at sheevaunmoran.com. Sheevaun shares her Brave Girl story of what she thought she was going to be (the CEO of a pharmaceutical company) and where she is today as a successful entrepreneur. In the episode, Sheevaun explains why she believes we are divinely designed and how that has inspired her work today. She continues to teach other people around the globe and use her "ism" as she calls it. I love that Sheevaun uses her podcast interview to teach all of us more about how to more successfully manage our energy through meditation, mindful practices and higher awareness. You will love her Brave Girl story of what happened when she went to Nepal and how it inspires her work today.  

Meet my colleague Linda Dulye, a powerful Brave Girl that I have had the honor of knowing and learning from for decades. A child of entrepreneurs, Linda grew up learning business practices from a very young age and she believes that EVERYBODY MATTERS. Trained as a journalist, she found her way into corporate communications and public relations for Drew University where she caught the bug. Her energy is palpable and her career epic. She is now living in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts mentoring and teaching the next generation what it means to be a leader in the world today. An advocate for lifelong learning, Linda shares her favorite ways to learn, grow and contribute to the world. I first met Linda right when she launched her own firm and was consulting to some of the world's largest companies like Rolls Royce, GE and Lockheed Martin on transformation, change management and human dynamics. Her understanding of data, metrics, quality and operations led her to create programs that focused employees on what needed to get done. She shares all of the lessons she learned as a female leader in the corporate space and what she is here to teach others.   Her newest venture, The Dulye Leadership Experience, focuses on training the next generation as they transition into the workforce and step into positions of leadership. The program was incubated at Syracuse University and fills a learning gap on networking, building trust, business ethics, and more. Close to 500 alumni have done the program and it recently transitioned to an offering that young professionals across the nation can participate. Linda has created a true community for young professionals under 40 years old that are looking for coaching on career management so they learn how to own their career and refine their communication skills. She runs GEN NOW, an immersive 3 day retreat (the next one is slated for November 1-3, 2019  which is a phenomenal event in the Berkshires. She also hosts a monthly forum and other activities that encourage participants to own their career, engage with their community through not-for-profit boards and to learn new skills.  I love what Linda shares about her brave moves and where that has taken her on her life's journey and what has come her way as a result.   

On today's show I chat with Joy Sutton, the Director of Corporate Communications at American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of both residential and outpatient addiction treatment services. I am thrilled to be able to use my Brave Girl platform to shed light on this critical topic and to provide vital resources and information to you through my conversation with Joy.  On the episode, Joy tells the story of her boss, addiction treatment trailblazer Michael Cartwright, who co-founded American Addiction Centers and she shares her best advice on how to get help for you or a loved one. We talk about the detox process and why it's best to do it with assistance. We also talk about residential treatment programs and the path to long-term recovery and sobriety. One of the resources we discuss is Rehabs.com, a national directory and library of resources to help you find out what help is available. I encourage you to visit American Addiction Center's website as well. It's chock full of information, not just about their facilities and services but includes research and other resources as you do your research. Joy and I also talk about Michael's best-selling book Believable Hope, where he shares his personal struggles, his recovery process and the 5-pronged approach that has caused dramatic transformation with clientele ranging from those living on the street to celebrities and everyone in-between. We talk about the stigma of mental health issues and the clinical information available around brain diseases. On a personal note, Joy has spent more than 15 years as a media expert and journalist. Some of her career highlights have included covering the impeachment hearings of President Bill Clinton and serving as anchor/health reporter for CBS affiliate WDBJ for more than a decade. She still enjoys entertaining a crowd whether as a motivational speaker or emcee, and her "news voice" has come in quite handy for commercials and other voice-over work. You'll love her answer to my finale question and understand why today, she brings hope to people through her work as a communicator. Collectively, I believe that we can bring hope and joy to the world.   

Meet Molly Bowen, a friend of Megan Urban (from episode 43!) on today's Brave Girl podcast. I love our conversation and am grateful for the new connection. Molly practices law and writes books in Wimberley, Texas while farmsteading with her husband and three sons. She wrote her first book Mommy Lawyer to teach her children about her career but, more importantly, to give herself and other mommy lawyers a tool to help teach young children to be more understanding, supportive, and proud of their working mother. Mommy Lawyer is the first of a series of children's books dedicated to developing a more compassionate and supportive relationship between working parents and their children.   Molly knows firsthand the challenges working mothers face when trying to balance both career and motherhood. She took the bar exam nine months pregnant with her first child. A few days later, her son was born, and Molly landed a job at a fast-paced litigation firm. Two more baby boys followed, and, within three years, Molly was juggling a heavy caseload at work and three little boys at home. After taking the time to teach her children about her career through Mommy Lawyer, Molly discovered her children were less disappointed and more understanding when she occasionally missed a special day at school or didn't make it home in time to tuck them in. While we may never fully eliminate "mommy guilt," Molly hopes this book will help children see their working mother's career in a more positive light. Molly shares why we should all be strong female role models for our children and other women in the workforce. We also talk about work-life balance in the world of work today and how important it is to be grateful. One of her greatest lessons from the move to the Texas hill country is to "wake up every day and choose happiness wherever you are." We also talk about how she bet on herself and asked for what she wanted and was able to get it.  Molly shares why you need to DEMAND SUPPORT, a concept promoted by Sheryl Sandberg in her book Lean In. Molly's personal story and the lessons she learned on her journey as a practicing attorney and mom are truly inspirational. I hope you agree!  

On today's episode I chat with Megan Sumrell who thinks we all need to OWN our gifts. I want to say a big thank you to Brave Girl Megan Urban who was featured on episode 43 for the introduction to her client Megan Sumrell, a software guru and productivity expert living in Raleigh, North Carolina. My podcasting journey has taught me that amazing women know other amazing women and I love to be able to expose them to you, my listeners and to share their stories and words of wisdom with you.  The daughter of a Marine, Megan shares her Brave Girl story and how the experience of being raised in a military family shaped and influenced who she is today. Passionate about math, she pursued a career in software testing upon graduating with a math degree. At a young woman she stepped into being a leader in the technology space where often times she was the only woman in the room. Megan shares the lessons she learned as a working mom and how network marketing helped her find her feminine side after years in a male dominated corporate world. We talk about mom guilt, giving back and where she's taken her talents and gifts as a leader helping other women. Two years ago, Megan and her business partner, Jennifer Turnage, created MyBeehyve, a cloud based customer relationship management system (or CRM) used by many of the largest network marketing firms and solo women business owners. She shares the story of where they have taken the company and how it's grown beyond a product into a services firm that teaches women principles of business and so much more. This online community that empowers women has been birthed by Megan and Jennifer in just a few short years. If you don't have a CRM for your side hustle or business, I highly recommend that you look into Megan's product. You can learn more at www.mybeehyve.com. I love that Megan encourages each of us to own what we are good at and change the world with those gifts. You will also want to check out her personal blog, megansumrell.com and her Time Management, Organization and Productivity program and planner (based on her TOP program)  that she's created to help teach us how to create more work-life harmony.     I know that you will enjoy our Brave Girl conversation so let's go!  

Today's podcast episode is my conversation with with attorney Amy Bradley, who is a friend of Brave Girl guest Frances Reimers (from episode 19) from the great state of Wyoming. I found Amy to be smart, compassionate, confident and giving. Her competitive nature shines through in our conversation and she shares what winning and losing means in different situations. Amy is also currently the Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Vienna, Virginia and she shares what she's learned in that role. Amy explains why she originally went into television journalism, what her experience was like as a reporter and how she pivoted to a career in law after covering several high profile trials. Since graduating from law school, Amy has represented individuals facing serious criminal charges including multiple felony charge drug distributions, sex offenses, embezzlement and murder. She shares how rewarding she has found her pro bono work assisting victims of domestic abuse in obtaining protective orders against their abusers. We also talk about how to manage through transitions that occur throughout your life and how to stay true to who you really are.  Amy also tells what her mentors taught her about how to have confidence. We talk about why it's so important to being open to being coached and mentored. She currently pays it forward with high school students, law students and young attorneys through her mentoring activities. She's an active volunteer and recognized leader in her field and her community. I found her Brave Girl story fascinating and her career path interesting and I think you will too.   

I am super excited for you to meet Sherry Samuels of Chrysalid Transformations, a certified life coach, writer and workshop leader in today's Brave Girl episode. She tells her story of how she supports women and teenage girls connect to their inner voice and trust themselves. She shares how she teaches what she has learned in her dark moments in the "rabbit hole" and how she committed to herself and learned to let go. She helps her clients open the door to their inner voice and start living a life of purpose.  A "check the box" girl, Sherry talks about how this mentality did not serve her and why talking about mental health issues is so taboo in her community. Sherry had a "get it together" moment when her mom passed that led her down a slippery slope before she started working with her coach and then became a coach. When she got to the place of allowing herself to breathe and be curious, she was able to transform who she was in the world and begin to share her gifts. I love Sherry's advice on why we need to look in the mirror and tell ourselves that we love ourselves. We talk about how self love is the foundation for being able to show up as your best possible version.  We talk about the importance of journaling, meditating, listening to music and having a faith practice. She talks about being playful to stay connected to herself and how she continues to find opportunities to be in the moment. I love all of the wisdom Sherry shares on this episode to include having an accountability partner, doing mirror work and surrounding yourself with empowered like minded individuals. I hope you enjoy our conversation and take inspired action to invite and bring more play into your daily life.  Sherry is an amazing Brave Girl and shares her story of the bravest thing she's ever done and what she learned from this experience and why you have to always be true to yourself and let go. So meet my friend Sherry and learn how to be a Brave Girl just like her.   

Hey there Brave Girls! It's me your host Tracy Imm here on the mike today...drum roll please...We hit the one year mark of podcasting and the creation of a global high vibe community ...and I have to tell you, it's been a personal growth experience for me as I step into a newer and better version of myself.   I am so incredibly grateful to you, my listeners for being on this incredible journey with me.  You are in for a treat as today's episode is a solo one where I share from my heart where I've been, where I am today and where I am headed and why this show means the world to me. I want to show you what's possible for you when you surrender into all that the Universe has in store for you. No matter where you are in the world today or what you have going on, I want you to know that you are LOVED and you can heal whatever ails you or troubles you.  It's been a true privilege and honor to be able to serve Brave Girls globally with my show. I am humbled by all that the guests have shared with me and the positive changes that listeners have experienced as a result of the podcast. Today I'm basking in the glow of producing 52 episodes... with the help of my virtual assistant Jamie Hovey...shout out to her for her technical audio editing skills and assistance with social media graphics..Together, we have effectively sent the message of hope and inspiration to listeners in 48 countries. This blows me away. The internet has truly democratized our world and I am grateful for that fact.   I also want to express my gratitude to the 51 women who stepped forward and said YES when I asked them to be interviewed about their story. I asked them to share what they have learned. Each and every one of them allowed themselves to be vulnerable and to show up as their authentic self during the conversation. When I think of the overarching themes that emerged in all of the episodes...I have to say the predominant one was: THIS TOO SHALL PASS, a phrase that my grandmother continued to instill in me when I would go to her kitchen table and ask for her wisdom and advice. On today's episode, I want to share more of my Brave Girl story with you and what I learned about myself and the world when I decided to MAKE A COMMITMENT to becoming a female podcaster.  

Today, I chat with my Maryland friend Rosemary Ostmann about her journey as a business owner of a boutique public relations agency, RoseComm based in Hoboken, New Jersey. I worked with Rosemary in one of my corporate positions and found her to be smart, dynamic and passionate in that assignment. I recently ran into her at a local media event and immediately knew she needed to be a guest on the show.  On the episode, she shares her Brave Girls story and how she knew that public relations was the career for her early on. Armed with a journalism degree from the University of Maryland, she spent time in the agency world in both Baltimore and New York before jumping into the entrepreneurial fray at 32 years old. Today she role models for her children what it means to be a working mom.  I think you'll love the work she is doing to advocate globally for the Committee to Protect Journalists with the Press Uncuffed campaign and how imprisoned journalists are being freed as a result. Rosemary is a wealth of knowledge about this issue and explains what is happening with press freedom issues today. Rosemary encourages us to rise to the occasion in all that we do and she shares how her daughter's bravery inspires her.  As I wrap up episode 51, I am excited to be one episode away from my one year anniversary as a female podcaster. My intention from the start has been to create an international platform to share my conversations with Brave Girls about their stories and the lessons they are here to share with others. I'm so glad I made this decision. I know that each and every episode has been a gift to the Universe and guests like Rosemary make all the effort worthwhile.  So let's go and meet Rosemary.  

Meet fellow podcaster and PR gal from Jersey, Amanda Berlin and hear why she thinks we all need to tell more stories. She's a brilliant and masterful communicator who coaches entrepreneurs on how to get visibility for their businesses and brands. Her podcast, Empowered Publicity has been out for three years and is one of my favorites - you will want to check it out. Trained as a copywriter in the PR agency world, Amanda talks about the power of storytelling and how podcasting is an intimate medium that connects you to your audience. She shares her insights on publicity tactics and is passionate about teaching entrepreneurs how to do the PR themselves.  She tells her Brave Girl story of how she got to where she is today. She studied journalism at The George Washington University, interned at CNN, wrote for a local paper and came back to New York City. For a decade she wrote media pitches for Disney, Dove, Brawny, Baskin Robbins, Colgate and Campbell's. Her celebrity publicity days included promoting prominent people like Joan and Melissa Rivers, Anderson Cooper and Paul McCartney. Amanda believes that we all have something important to say, and it's our responsibility to raise our voices and be heard. There are people out there who need us. It's up to us to make sure they can find us.  Amanda shares her experience making investments to work with coaches, mentors and guides and how that shaped who she is today and catapulted her growth. We talk about mindset, affirmations and self-talk and how early on she learned from Gabby Bernstein and her spiritual teachings around A Course in Miracles. She shares her story of making the decision to divorce and the bravery she needed to exhibit for her child as she stepped into who she truly is. We talk about the importance of committing to yourself, doing the inner work and making the changes necessary to become the best version of yourself.   I was so happy to meet Amanda in real life this past spring when I had a meeting in New York City. She's real, authentic, smart and I am so glad to now call her a friend and resource. I know you will see why I believe Amanda is a true Brave Girl that is using her gifts for good in the world.   

On today's episode, I interview my first Canadian Brave Girl, Kristin Hancock who bills herself as the most fun person you know! She's an experienced corporate communications professional that now has her own consulting firm where she advises organizations on best practices in employee engagement, communications and more. Her goal is to help her clients create an environment where employees love to come to work.  She tells her story of growing up in Canada and her career experiences with major brands and non-profits like the Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg. She shares the impact of losing her brother and how that life event changed her perspective on so many levels and how important it is to be purposeful in all that you undertake. Her vibrant personality comes across and she talks about why giving back is so important in life. I think you'll love her Navy Seal aspirations and her advice regarding leadership as a woman based on her experience. We talk about ageism and sexism, and how to deal with these biases when you encounter them.  Kristin is excited to be moving from her home in Canada to living in the US with her prospective husband and continuing to grow her business. So let's listen in to what Kristin has to say about creating positive environments where everyone is seen and heard. I can't wait to see Kristin soar and touch more lives through her gifts.  

Meet my mastermind buddy Simone Morris, originally from Jamaica, and hear why she thinks you have to DO SOMETHING EPIC in this lifetime and why hustling is so important if you want to learn and grow in life. We talk about how important it is to have a strong faith and positive mindset as your foundation for everything in life. A multi-passionate woman, Simone is a huge proponent of inclusive leadership and loves teaching other business people how to be more inclusive in the world. A former corporate gal, Simone tells her Brave Girl story of taking more risk as she transitioned to full time entrepreneurship four years ago where she now has multiple revenue streams. I'm sure you will agree with me that she is a true Brave Girl that I love to talk to, engage with and learn from. I know you will find her story inspiring as she stepped out on faith, searched her soul and is now living her dream life with her husband and daughter. Her first book, Achievement Unlocked was birthed while she was on maternity leave and set her on her way. Her second book, The Power of Owning Your Career chronicles her corporate career journey and advice on why you need to own your career. Today, she runs workshops, retreats and trainings as a result of her research with diverse people. I'm excited to be a guest expert at her upcoming all day event on July 27th in Stamford, CT where we will guide the attendees through Simone's framework.  I'm so glad that Simone and I both invested in ourselves said yes to Dr. Shirley Davis' mastermind a few years ago. I'm so happy that we were able to meet in real life over a crab cake in Baltimore and now have a strategic partnership to help even more people love what they do. In case you missed it, Dr. Shirley was the featured guest on episode 13 of the podcast and she's been a great mentor to Simone and myself. And if you are looking for another podcast to listen to, I strongly encourage you to tune in to Simone's show, The Power of Owning Your Career.  I'm so happy to share my conversation with my friend Simone with you today as you step into who you really are and know that you need to trust and know that you will be okay.  

Meet Kathyrn Taylor, the author of a fabulous memoir called Two Minus One where she tells her Brave Girl story of sudden abandonment by her second husband. Kathyrn has so much wisdom to share with the world and I am glad our paths have crossed. She is a retired teacher that resides outside of Charleston, South Carolina where she can read, take in the beach vibes and travel. I think her book provides hope to women that may find themselves in a similar situation. She took her pain, set her intentions for her recovery, and then grabbed her journal to produce the best selling memoir that you can read today. She shares how her dear friend was there for her during her darkest hours and days as she grieved. We talk about the title of the book and how it came to be as well as her entire experience publishing her story working with a publishing house. I had the honor and privilege of meeting Kathyrn in person when I was in the Charleston area a few months ago. I am sure that you will agree that Kathyrn is a true gem and joy to be around. I love her energy and how she picked herself up and re-emerged on the other side a much stronger person with a new perspective about life.  I hope you are enjoying my podcast episodes and learning how other Brave Girls are navigating life and continuing to have faith that "this too shall" pass just like Kathyrn did.  I've got some big things planned in the coming weeks to celebrate my one year anniversary as a female podcaster. I'll share what I have learned since deciding to travel this road by making a commitment to you my tribe of Brave Girls. I'm humbled and honored that the show has become global and is inspiring women to become the best version of themselves and why I believe that the world needs more women in leadership.  Whether you've listened to one episode or all of them, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.   

Today's guest Nettie Owens from Momentum Accountability talks about her Brave Girl journey into entrepreneurship as a professional organizer after a career in computer science and a move across the country with her husband. She talks about what contributes to people being chronically disorganized and how she works with these types of clients. Nettie developed her own methodology for organizing that she trained her team of coaches in and created a value differentiator. I love that Nettie shares her knowledge about this topic and how it impacts your daily living. Her first book, The Take Control System, explains her approach to organizing and will be back on the market soon. Nettie shares several resources such as the Institute for Challenging Disorganization and NAPO. net for anyone looking to hire a professional organizer. We talk about the craze inspired by Marie Kondo and her methodology in tidying up as well as Julie Morgenstein's books and concepts around letting go and shedding. Nettie has taken her organizing skills and business and pivoted her focus towards working with entrepreneurs on setting goals, creating new habits and implementing actions in their businesses. Her second book, Creating Momentum, guides readers through the principles of business success and came to her as a divine download that she took action. We also talk about why you need to always be investing in yourself and working with a coach to continually transform yourself. She shares how her decision was able to be a catalyst in her journey and the benefits she reaped. Nettie shares with me her mantra of "calm, present and worthy" and how it helped her through tough times and enabled her to shift her mindset. Nettie is a true gem and wealth of knowledge. I am so glad she reached out to pitch herself to me as a guest on the show. I know that you will garner a nugget or two from our juicy conversation.  

A super accomplished woman, Dr. Barnes is a powerhouse that is focused on delivering workforce development and training to the world. She shares her Brave Girl story growing up in Ohio as a woman of color that went down the path of an Ivy League undergraduate education at Yale followed by a law degree from Stanford and then the road to a Ph.D. She shares all the ups and downs of her career as an attorney, a teacher and then business woman and why she believes that you should always say yes to the Universe. After being unexpectedly laid off and highly educated, Dr. Wright talks about listening to the whisper within and how that led her to where she is today living her purpose as a successful entrepreneur. She literally began her business at her kitchen table teaching other baby boomers how to use LinkedIn to reinvent themselves as they sought their next work opportunity. She shares some of her student's success stories and how she has been able to position herself as a go-to LinkedIn expert. I love that she shares some of her best tips on using LinkedIn to grow your network, showcase your skills and find a job. We talk about Pamela Slim's book, Body of Work:Finding the Thread That Ties Your Story Together and how critical it is to shift your mindset from that of a company employee to a more entrepreneurial view as you grow your body of work in the world. It's time to listen in to my conversation with Dr. Wright and learn about the power of LinkedIn as you work to showcase your unique brilliance and remember continue to say yes to what the Universe sends your way.  

Today we meet with Christina Snyder, a trusted wealth management professional who advises others on all things money. She shares her perspectives on the energy of money and how emotions are intertwined with our money story and how she came to this realization at a very young age. Born and raised in Greece, Christina came to the US when she was fourteen to live with her dad. This experience shaped Christina in profound and dramatic ways. On her own since she was eighteen, she teaches all that she's learned about money, financial empowerment and decision making when it comes to our finances. While she was reluctant to share her Brave Girl story for many years due to shame, she now openly shares it in hopes to touch others and teach them the lessons that she has learned. Christina talks about having the courage to make a change, having curiosity about what's on the other side and the importance of choice. Christina encourages her clients to have good financial habits and to create a budget that tracks your cash flow. A true coach, she works with her clients to effectively plan for the future and provide for the needs of their families. We talk about generational difference in money perspectives as well as how to define and manage your risks. She also strongly advises to have a team of advisors on your financial journey. Christina also shares her perspectives on civic leadership and why you need to pay it forward. We also talk about the need to please and setting boundaries to make sure you don't overcommit and can give your best. I think you'll love all of the life advice that Christina dishes out on the episode and see why she's someone that speaks from not only experience but directly from her heart.

On this episode of the podcast, I interview life and business coach Megan Urban. She hails from the great state of Texas in the US and currently lives outside of Austin with her family. A natural leader with a strong corporate background, she made a mark in the network marketing world quickly and was able to land private clients out of the gate when she pivoted into entrepreneurship. I find Megan to be a truly beautiful soul and I love how she is showing women how to use a positive mindset and that you can have a life beyond your wildest dreams once you have a positive relationship with yourself. On the episode, she talks about building and creating the evidence that we can do hard things in order to strengthen your inner confidence. She also believes that you need to trust your intuition and then pivot when things don't work out. In her business, Megan has created a true sisterhood and community with her work. She talks about being in a mastermind program and how she's now created a tribe for her people. She also shares why women need to be face to face and participate in events, workshops and retreats and how she offers these on the regular. Megan also talks about what she learned when her father was tragically killed in an accident and why we need to think about the legacy that we want to leave in the world. She talks about living your purpose and why you need to tune in each and every day for today really could be your last. We also talk about the Law of Divine Compensation and how when you put out value into the world it comes back to you.   I love Megan's vibrancy, energy and heart. She is a gem of a Brave Girl and I know that you will agree. So let's meet my sister Megan from Texas.  

On today's show I interview Natalie Runyon, an inclusive leadership strategist currently based in New York. Originally from New Orleans, she tells her Brave Girl story of moving to Washington, D.C., earning her MBA in Finance and life as an intelligence analyst. Her corporate path includes time in financial services, to include a paid fellowship to help rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. She shares how her volunteer trip to Ghana inspired her passion to create a more inclusive world to include women's advancement and advocating for others. Natalie also holds a coaching certification that led her to start her side hustle where she taught other women how to "Be the CEO of Your Career." The program was repurposed and implemented globally by the company where she currently works and continues to have an impact today. Natalie shares more about the work that she is doing today as a talent, culture and inclusion leadership strategist where she amplifies the success stories of women of color in the legal sector though a digital platform. Natalie talks about how to be an ally in the world today and to create inclusive environments wherever you can. She also shares her advice on the importance of finding community as you pursue your dreams. We talk about why you need coaches, mentors and guides along the way to advocate for you. I love what Natalie has to say about the workplace and how to navigate the terrain. We also talk about her recommendations for books on leadership and podcasts she likes to listen to that you may want to check out. I hope you learn a thing or two from my conversation with Natalie on how to be a better ally to others that don't look like you.