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In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael introduce the new Glass Ceiling Foundation Membership and share how it transforms women from attendees into active contributors. They explain how membership supports free and low cost events, amplifies member visibility, and strengthens a community committed to helping women break through seen and unseen barriers.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Membership shifts you from simply attending events to contributing to a larger mission and movement for womenMember support helps keep happy hours, masterminds, and power luncheons financially accessible and sustainableFounding members receive benefits such as discounted power luncheon tickets, podcast exposure, social media visibility, and members only events and swagThe foundation is community driven, listening to what women want and shaping future offerings like webinars, mentorship, and in school classesMembership signals a public commitment to championing other women and breaking barriers togetherFAVORITE QUOTES:“Membership takes you from an attendee to a contributor. Now you are part of something bigger.” –~Tracie Munce“Glass Ceiling Foundation is really about empowering women to break through barriers, both seen and unseen.” ~ Tracie Munce“We should be running into those rooms where other women are sharing their wisdom with us.” ~ Tracie Munce“Just start the deal. It does not have to be perfect. Start, and let the snowball effect happen.” ~ Tracie Munce“We are listening to our community and building what they are asking for.” ~ Lisa CarmichaelLINKS & REFERENCES:Glass Ceiling Foundation website: glassceilingfoundation.orgBook: Grit by Angela DuckworthAuthor and book club leader: Ann SchreiberGlass Ceiling Foundation Book ClubGlass Ceiling Foundation Mastermind ProgramPower Luncheon event at Caspers in April & JuneCONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.

On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael talk with Dr. Shelly Recer, founder of Eagan Family Chiropractic and Massage, veteran, and mom of six. They explore how stress and mom guilt show up in women’s bodies, why health truly is the foundation of wealth for business owners, and simple, proactive ways women can start prioritizing themselves without feeling selfish.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Chronic stress and busyness often show up as pain, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleep, especially for women juggling business and familyYour health is directly tied to your ability to be creative, expand your business, and sustain long-term successProactive care through movement, clean inputs, chiropractic, massage, and modalities like red light therapy is far less costly than waiting for a crisisChoosing yourself is not selfish; it is necessary for you to show up fully for your family, business, and communityCommunity, support, and asking for help are essential parts of a sustainable, healthy lifeFAVORITE QUOTES:“Your health is your wealth. If you don’t feel good, you don’t have the energy or creativity to grow your business or create something new.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“You pay now or you pay later. It is always more expensive to wait and be reactive than to be proactive with your health.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“Choosing yourself is not selfish. You are worth the time, money, and effort it takes to take care of yourself.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“Massage and adjustments are not luxuries. They are necessities to keep you going and catch problems when they are still small.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“What you think about is what you attract into your life. Focusing on gratitude can change how you experience even stressful seasons.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“We are all in this together. Women need hope, encouragement, and the reminder that they are doing a good job.” – Dr. Shelly RecerLINKS & REFERENCES:Eagan Family Chiropractic and Massage – https://eganchiro.comBeyond the Yellow Ribbon (veteran and military family support) – https://www.beyondtheyellowribbon.orgEagan Family Chiropractic and Red Light Therapy benefits MORE ABOUT DR. SHELLY: Dr Shelly Recer,DC is a long time health expert in the community with a focus on alternative ways to increase energy, mobility and achieve optimal vitality in your every day life for you and your family. Her office brings in innovative and state of the art treatments to advance and accelerate progress in your wellness journey.CONNECT WITH DR SHELLY RECER:⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠instagram.com/eaganfamilychiroandmassage/⁠Facebook: facebook.com/eaganfamilychiroandmassagWebsite: Eagan Family Chiropractic & Massage https://www.eaganchiro.com/Email: [email protected] WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.

In this powerful and intimate conversation, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Dawn Crowe, Realtor, creator of the Modern Goddess Collective, and dedicated fitness enthusiast to explore what it really means to go “all in” on yourself.Dawn shares how a craving for deeper, more authentic connection with other women led her to open her home, cook for guests, and host intimate dinners where women feel safe enough to share stories they’ve never told anyone before. She also opens up about her journey into competitive fitness “shows,” the mental toughness it requires, and how daily discipline in the gym helps her confront self-doubt in every area of life.This episode is a heartfelt blend of vulnerability, personal growth, women’s community, and the power of doing hard things on the stage, in business, and in everyday life.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How the Modern Goddess Collective brings women together over intimate dinners and real, unfiltered conversation.Why opening her home became a powerful act of vulnerability and growth for Dawn.What Dawn’s fitness “show” prep has taught her about discipline, self-doubt, and doing hard things.The connection between fitness, confidence, and courage in entrepreneurship and everyday life.FAVORITE QUOTES:If you are going to go all in, you might as well have the best results you can, so invest in a coach. Dawn CroweWhen that voice in your head says you should quit, talk back to it and prove it wrong. Dawn CroweCreate intentional spaces where women can go deep, not just talk about the surface of their lives. Dawn CroweDo the thing you are craving, instead of waiting for someone else to build that space for you. Amy SousaLet vulnerability mean you are all in. When you are all in, that is where the real growth happens. Dawn CroweUse fitness or another daily practice as evidence that you can do hard things in every area of your life. Amy SousaLINKS & REFERENCES: Modern Goddess Collective. Dawn Crowe’s intimate women’s dinner seriesA “diamond dinner” event that inspired DawnThe Power Lunch Podcast and Glass Ceiling FoundationUpcoming Power Luncheon themes:The Power of You and FinanceA future health-focused luncheonMORE ABOUT DAWN: Devoted mom. Real estate guide and entrepreneur. Fitness lover who competes on stage now and then. Casual hiker, adventurer, and lifelong learner. I created The Modern Goddess Collective to bring women together for deep conversations and intimate spaces where we can be seen, heard, and cared for. I’m increasingly community-minded through Rotary and the Chamber, building relationships that strengthen the places we live. I’m constantly learning — from my business, my son, the women around me, and my gorgeous man that challenges me to own my worth more fully.CONNECT WITH DAWN CROWE:Facebook : facebook.com/DawnCroweRealEstatePhone: 651-895-6398Website: www.DMCgroupMN.comEmail: [email protected] free to reach out to her for any of your real estate needs!CONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.

On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael talk with Stacey Burr, founder of the Ember in Bloom Foundation. Stacey shares how her own experience as a survivor of domestic abuse and a longtime yoga practitioner led her to create a trauma‑informed, holistic wellness nonprofit for women survivors and the advocates who support them.Ember in Bloom offers yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki to help women move out of survival mode, reconnect with their bodies, and begin to trust themselves again. Stacey also opens up about motherhood, self‑care without guilt, and the power of community in healing. Stacey shares how her experience as a survivor led her to create a space where women can reconnect with themselves through trauma-informed practices like yoga, meditation, and sound healing.Healing is not about fixing yourself, it is about reconnecting to who you already are Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind Community is often the missing piece in the healing process Self care is not selfish, it is necessaryFAVORITE QUOTES:We’re not out there trying to fix people. We’re out there to show them there are tools they already have within them. ~ Stacey BurrThe person you need to love the most is not me, not Dad, not Grandma. It’s yourself. ~ Stacey BurrOur bodies hold onto survival. Healing happens when we learn how to feel safe again. ~ Stacey BurrA huge part of this is community. People need to know they’re not alone. ~ Stacey BurrLINKS & REFERENCES: Ember in Bloom Foundation. Trauma‑informed yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki for women survivorsViolence Free Minnesota. Statewide partner amplifying Ember in BloomNine Mile Brewing (Bloomington, MN) – Monthly community yoga + sound bath benefitting Ember in BloomCornerstone (Bloomington, MN) – Survivor support organization where Stacey leads yoga sessionsMORE ABOUT STACEY: I am a mom to two girls, ages 4 and 16, and originally from Wisconsin.  I have worn many career hats over the years, but I have finally found my true purpose through Ember in Bloom Foundation.  I care deeply about community and meaningful connection.  Outside of my work, I love trying new restaurants, traveling, practicing yoga, exploring sound healing, and spending quality time with family and friends.CONNECT WITH EMBER IN BLOOM:InstagramLinked InFacebookWebsite: ⁠⁠Ember in BloomCONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call to Action:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.

In this episode, our hosts sit down with Susan Ryan to spotlight Power of 100 Eagan Women, a women’s giving circle that turns individual donations into a powerful $10,000 gift for local nonprofits.Susan explains how the model works:100 women each donate $100Members hear from three local nonprofitsEveryone votes, and one nonprofit walks away with $10,000You’ll hear how Power of 100 Eagan is:Making charitable giving simple, social, and impactfulSupporting nonprofits that serve Eagan and surrounding communities (including Dakota County)Building friendships and community among women who want to give backHow any woman can join (you don’t have to live in Eagan)What it means to be a Founding MemberHow nonprofits can apply to present and be considered for the $10,000QUOTES:It’s really a giving circle. It’s a philanthropic adventure, and we’re just trying to help out.If you have 100 women, and they each give $100 to a charity they vote on together, then that charity gets $10,000 — which is really exciting for the charity.You don’t even have to live in Eagan to be a member of Power of 100 Eagan. We’ve got women from all around the area who want to support Eagan, because Eagan is in their heart.Friendships have formed from it. People who want to be generous, who want to donate but don’t know who to donate to . they get together in that room twice a year, and all of a sudden they start recognizing people and start doing things together, because they have a common bond.LINKS & REFERENCES: Power of 100 EaganPower of 100 HastingsPower of 100 RosemountMORE ABOUT SUSAN: Susan Ryan is a retired technology professional who's happily traded corporate deadlines for community impact. She serves on the steering committee of Power of 100 Eagan Women, where she leads the nonprofit outreach and application review process connecting local charities with collective giving. She's also involved with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, helping recruit volunteers, raise funds, and share the mission of building and delivering beds so NO CHILD SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! Named the Dakota County Regional Chamber’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Susan enjoys playing Mah-Jongg and cards, competing in bean bag and golf leagues, and spending time with family and friends. Helping neighbors help neighbors is what makes this work so meaningful to her.CONNECT WITH POWER OF 100 EAGAN WOMEN:⁠⁠W⁠⁠ebsite⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠FacebookInstagramCONNECT WITH GLASS CEILING FOUNDATION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Hosted by Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael, this episode features financial advisor Carolyn Oberfeld, who brings nearly four decades of experience—and a clear, grounded voice—to the conversation around women and money.In this episode Carolyn shares:• How a chance encounter in downtown Minneapolis shifted her path from broadcasting into a lifelong career in finance• What it was like to begin her career during the 1987 market crash—and why that moment solidified her commitment to the industry• Her decision to launch Oberfeld Investments at 61 and co-found Collective Legacy and Wealth, a collaboration of female advisors across generations• Why stepping into financial leadership is no longer optional for women—as trillions of dollars shift into their hands in the coming decades• Practical first steps for women who feel uncertain or disconnected from financial conversations at homeThroughout the conversation, Carolyn offers a steady reminder: financial confidence isn’t about knowing everything; it’s about being willing to step in, ask questions, and stay engaged. She also shares simple mindset shifts, the importance of open conversations about money—especially within families—and a broader definition of legacy rooted not just in wealth, but in values, knowledge, and intentional living.This episode is for the woman who has let someone else handle the finances, the woman who feels behind, and the woman who is ready to step into a more confident, informed relationship with money. Because understanding your money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about ownership, leadership, and what becomes possible next.References, Links, and Books Mentioned:• The Millionaire Next Door — a research-based look at how everyday people quietly build wealth• The Richest Man in Babylon — a story-driven introduction to timeless financial principlesWebsites/Resources:• NerdWallet — accessible guidance on financial decisions• Investopedia — clear explanations of financial terms and conceptsQuotes:There’s a lot to be said for understanding the power of yourself around money, and not giving money more power than you.In the households, 85% of the time, women are either making the financial decisions or they are part of them. You probably know a lot more than you realize.Legacy isn’t just about dollars. It’s about passing down your knowledge, your values, and how to build a purposeful, mindful life.There are no mistakes when you’re moving forward. Anytime you seek out knowledge, it’s a win.Don’t expect perfection. It’s a learning process. Give yourself grace, but also push yourself.It’s in our uncomfortability that growth is found.If you write your goals down regularly, your chance of success goes up. When you share those goals with someone else, it goes up even more.MORE ABOUT CAROLYN: Certified Financial Planner (tm) with almost 39 years of experience in financial services. I partner with clients to deliver thoughtful financial guidance grounded in trust, discipline, and care. My approach emphasizes long-term security, informed decision-making, and a relationship-driven experience where clients can feel confident knowing their goals—and their well-being—come first.CONNECT WITH CAROLYN:⁠Website⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠soon-to-be Oberfeld Investments, LLC Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Hosts Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael, and Amy Sousa sit down with longtime community realtor Lisa Rawson to talk about her 35-year journey in real estate and how she’s built a business rooted in relationships, community, and emotional intelligence, not just transactions.In this episode, Lisa Rawson shares how real estate allowed her to be present for her family while building a successful career, why she loves working in Eagan and the Lexington Square neighborhood, and how consistent, neighbor-focused effort led her to sell 78 homes in one community.You’ll hear about:How this entrepreneur got started in real estate after leaving an unfulfilling clerical jobBalancing motherhood and a demanding career—like working through the Fourth of July to close three dealsThe emotional side of buying and selling a home: letting go, uncertainty, and attachment to “stuff”Lisa’s hyper-local strategy in Lexington Square (newsletters, door-to-door connections, and community-building)Why inspections matter and one mistake that can cost buyers moneySimple, high-impact prep and staging tips for sellersWhat still excites Lisa about real estate after 35 yearsHow community groups like the Glass Ceiling Foundation and regular happy hours have shaped friendship, support, and businessThe importance of thick skin, flow over hustle, and not attaching to clients’ emotions and expectationsThis conversation is for anyone who:Is thinking about buying or selling a homeLoves stories of long-term, relationship-based businessIs curious how community involvement can grow a careerWants to hear from a seasoned realtor who truly loves helping people find “home sweet home”Noteable Quotes:“The most expensive thing you own, most likely, is your home. So I want to take the time to get the pricing right.” – Lisa Rawson“People work with people they know, like, and trust.” – Lisa Rawson“I’m not a transactional realtor. I’m a relationship builder.” – Lisa RawsonMORE ABOUT LISA RAWSON:Lisa Is a dedicated real estate professional with over 35 years in the business whose genuine personality, reliability, and commitment to giving the best possible service are some attributes her satisfied clients have appreciated. She really enjoys working with people & understands the purchase of a home, as well as the sale of your current home, is a very big step- both emotionally & financially & she strives to keep her clients informed through-out the process & beyond. Her goal is to have happy & satisfied clients for life. She focuses primarily in Eagan, but also works from as far north as Hugo to as far south as Farmington. CONNECT WITH LISA RAWSON:Website⁠LinkedIn⁠Instagram⁠Facebook⁠Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this solo conversation from the Power Lunch Podcast, Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael (with a shout-out to their co-host Amy Sousa) explore what it really means to step into the Year of the Fire Horse with intention, courage, and aligned momentum.They unpack:How “fire” can illuminate, burn away what no longer fits, and make room for creationThe “horse” as a symbol of instinct, power, and directional momentum—not frantic hustleReleasing old identities and finally owning how good you really areWhy women need rooms of intention instead of more informationHow the Glass Ceiling Foundation creates spaces where women can tell the truth, stretch, and be safely challengedMoney, profitability, and legacy—and why the rooms that make you uncomfortable are often the ones that change you mostYou’ll also hear about the upcoming Power Luncheon on April 28, “The Power of You and Finance”, a gathering designed to help women business owners get more confident with money, profitability, and long-term legacy, surrounded by a community that tells the truth and wants to see you rise.Notable Quotes:“This year feels less like proving and more like becoming.” “Fire is illumination. It’s courage. Fire burns away what no longer fits.” “I’m no longer going to tolerate that I’m not as good as I think I am. I am as good as I think I am.” “We can’t continue living as solopreneurs. We have to be interconnected entrepreneurs.” “If it makes you uncomfortable, that’s the room you need to be in.” “Fire doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t apologize for taking up space. It transforms everything that it touches.” “Maybe this year isn’t about chasing more. Maybe it’s about running toward what’s true and burning away the old scripts.” “Maybe legacy isn’t what we leave behind when we’re done. Maybe legacy is how we show up when no one is watching.” “We don’t want this to be the year you’re exhausted. We want this to be the year you build success you’re proud to stand inside of.” “If something in you feels lit up listening to this, that’s not by accident. That’s your fire.”Call to Action:Glass Ceiling Foundationhttps://glassceilingfoundation.orgPower Luncheon – The Power of You & Financeshttps://glassceilingfoundation.orgConnect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this Power Lunch podcast episode in the Profit and Legacy series, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Pang Mee Xiong, Cash Management Sales Officer at Bank Cherokee in West Saint Paul. With over 25 years in banking and deep roots in the Saint Paul community, Pang brings a powerful insider perspective on how women entrepreneurs can build real profit, protect their businesses, and create lasting legacy.They dive into:Why your relationship with your bank should be a long‑term partnership, not just a place for transactionsThe most common cash flow mistakes new business owners make—especially around upfront payments and new vendorsUnderused fraud‑prevention tools like ACH origination, positive pay, and alerts that can protect your hard‑earned moneyWhy women business owners need to stop doing their own books (unless they’re actual accountants) and build the right financial teamHow women, especially in communities where they’re expected to “stay small” or quiet, can step into boldness and financial confidencePang Mee also shares her personal story of growing up as the second oldest of nine children and the oldest daughter in an Asian household, navigating cultural expectations, abuse, and finding her voice. Today she channels that strength into supporting women entrepreneurs.NOTED MENTIONS:Bank Cherokee (Pang Mee’s employer)WomenVenture (nonprofit where Pang Mee serves on the board)Glass Ceiling Foundation (nonprofit mentioned as a community space for women)Dakota chamber (referred to as the Dakota chamber, where Pang Mee is an ambassador)Notable Quotes:As a business owner, you should be focusing on your business, not on the accounting work. Let the experts do that so you can build your legacy.If you’re not willing to put yourself in the room, you can’t get there. If no one’s inviting you, invite yourself.If you want to be a millionaire, you’ve got to hang around millionaire people. Go where the bold people are. Go where the brave people are.Women think fraud won’t happen to them, so they don’t sign up for protection. But being proactive with tools like ACH alerts and positive pay puts you ahead of the game.You have to ask yourself: is profit number one for you, or is passion? My clients start with passion but at some point, profit has to move to the front.Knowing our numbers is the first step to profitability and profitability leads to legacy, to legacy wealth.We always think of profitability as an end game, instead of seeing profit as the tool that actually moves our businesses forward.More about Pang Mee: Xiong Pang Mee brings 25 years of banking experience and a deep commitment to building lasting relationships as Cash Management Sales Officer at Bank Cherokee. Her mission is to help clients make smart, informed banking decisions and clearly explain the products and services that fuel business growth. Beyond her work at Bank Cherokee, Pang Mee serves on the Board of Directors at WomenVenture and she's an Ambassador for the Dakota Chamber. She also actively contributes to several other committees. A proud St. Paul native, Pang Mee married her high school sweetheart and is a mom of two young adults and a Yorkie Terrier. CONNECT WITH PANG MEE:Website: Bank CherokeeLinkedInFacebookCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with financial educator and accountant Sheila Cole to rethink everything you’ve been told about money, profit, and legacy.Sheila doesn’t treat profit as a personality test or moral scorecard, she treats it as a tool, and asks a powerful question: “At what cost?”In this conversation, you’ll hear about:Why profitability and legacy can’t be measured by dollars aloneThe hidden costs of chasing more of your time, health, relationships, integrity, and nervous systemHow inherited money stories and scripts quietly drive your financial decisionsThe difference between a “numbers problem” and a values problem in your businessWhat research really says about the link between income and day‑to‑day happinessHow to set both financial goals (revenue, debt payoff, retirement) and nervous‑system goals (sleep, peace, healthy money conversations)If you’re building a business, dreaming of generational wealth, or just want a more honest relationship with money, this episode will help you redefine what true wealth and legacy look like. Studies and quotes mentioned:A 2010 Princeton University study on income and day‑to‑day emotional well‑being (often summarized as happiness plateauing around $75,000/year).A 2023 University of Pennsylvania Wharton School study that revisits and complicates those findings, suggesting happiness can continue to rise with income, especially for those who aren’t generally happy.Your balance sheet and your P&L are one kind of legacy, but your nervous system is another, entirely.If your profitability depends on exploiting your staff, your vendors, or your community, that’s not just a numbers problem—that’s a values problem.You can’t just say, ‘Once I hit this amount of money annually, I’m going to be happy.’ It doesn’t work that way, and the studies keep showing this over and over.More about Sheila: Sheila Cole is a Certified Financial Educator through the University of Minnesota, an accountant with two decades of experience, and the founder and CEO of Equitorium, a real-world-focused financial education and accounting firm based in Minneapolis. She partners with individuals, business owners, and underserved communities to make money feel clear, honest, and doable. Her work rejects hype and empty formulas, focusing on accessible education, real skills, and fair practices for every client she serves. She links everyday money choices to the kind of legacy people want to leave in their lives and communities.CONNECT WITH SHEILAWebsite: Equitorium.com — https://equitorium.comMoney resources: unfuckmymoney.com — https://unfuckmymoney.comAlternate link: unfunkmymoney.com — https://unfunkmymoney.comFollow Equitorium on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitorium/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equitoriumFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitoriumCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Are you quietly deciding not to make money? In this powerful episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with financial strategist and Souveraine Wealth founder Carrie Cook to explore what it truly means for women to step into financial power.Carrie shares how the collapse of a once-thriving business became the catalyst for her financial awakening, and why passion and grit alone do not build sustainable wealth.This conversation moves beyond budgeting and into identity, pricing, profit, leadership, and legacy.Why profit is a decision, not an accidentWhat financial power actually feels like in a woman’s bodyThe hidden cost of commingling personal and business financesWhy so many women undercharge and overgive in service-based businessesHow childhood money stories and secrecy shape our financial behaviorsThe tension between “money is energy” and sound financial strategyHow to price based on value, expertise, and emotional labor rather than guiltWhat legacy truly means and why it starts now, not laterNotable Quotes:Carrie speaks candidly about the emotional side of money, the late-night calls, the tears, the shame, and the rebuilding while helping women create real systems, structure, and sustainable profit.If you’ve ever said, “I’ll just take what’s left,” felt uncomfortable raising your prices, or quietly questioned your financial authority, this episode is for you.“Profit is a decision. Profit is a formula.” — Carrie Cook“Passion is not business. Business is business.” — Carrie Cook“So many women say, ‘I don’t pay myself. I take what’s left.’ That’s a decision not to make money.” — Carrie Cook“We base our prices on what we believe clients can afford, not the value we provide.” — Tracie Munce“Legacy isn’t just what you leave your children. It’s what you’re building in your community right now.” — Carrie Cook“I had passion and grit, but I didn’t understand money — and passion doesn’t pay the bills.” — Carrie CookMentions & ReferencesSouveraine Wealth — Carrie’s financial strategy firm for women business owners https://souverainewealth.com/Own It Conference in Las Vegas — Carrie speaking on financial metamorphosisBook Mentioned: Jesus Christ as the CEOMore about Carrie: Carrie is a financial strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to helping women business owners make confident, empowered decisions with their money. As the founder of Revive Financials and related ventures, she blends bookkeeping, profit strategy, and CFO-level insight with a deep understanding of money mindset and leadership.Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Nadia Dessouki, owner of Style Encore Eagan, a gently used clothing franchise bringing affordable, sustainable fashion to women and men in Minnesota.Nadia shares:How she went from retail and dental assisting to owning a resale fashion franchiseWhat it was like buying the store right before 2020 and pivoting through COVID with DIY e‑commerce and social media salesThe realities of running a franchise—what’s helpful, what’s limiting, and what she’d do differentlyHow she mentors young employees and turns her store into an extended family and safe spaceThe impact of joining the Glass Ceiling Foundation mastermind and how it literally “saved” her store during a difficult seasonYou’ll also hear the hosts and Nadia talk style on a budget, favorite denim brands, building a high‑end wardrobe for less, navigating theft as a small business owner, and working side‑by‑side with your kids. The episode closes with a fun rapid‑fire round on leadership, success, and how these women reset and celebrate wins.If you love smart shopping, sustainable fashion, women in business, and real talk about resilience, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you shop—and how you define success.Notable Quotes:“Being in a mastermind, it truly is like buying an up‑level of friends.” – Tracie Munce“They don’t come in with problems. They come in with situations they’re looking for solutions for.” – Tracie Munce“The mastermind literally saved my store.” – Nadia Dessouki“You’re stealing from a small business—a mom and her two kids.” – Nadia Dessouki“I think a lot of young girls don’t get that type of mentorship at home.” – Amy Sousa“I own the property of one business and lease the other—and the businesses are completely different just because of that one simple thing.” – Tracie Munce“Something I once believed about success that I no longer believe is that your definition of success has to be my definition of success.” – Tracie MunceMore about Nadia Dessouki:Nadia is the owner of Style Encore Eagan, where sustainable fashion meets community impact. She is passionate about reducing textile waste, promoting circular fashion, and making quality clothing accessible to everyone. Through her business, she supports local families, empowers women, and advocates for conscious consumerism. Her work highlights how small businesses can play a big role in building a more sustainable future.More about Style Encore:Style Encore buys and sells gently used clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories, so you can recycle the items you no longer wear and get paid on the spot. We buy styles for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary. Each Style Encore location is individually owned and operated by local business owners, so you can feel good about shopping small.Style Encore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StyleEncoreEagan/Style Encore on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/StyleEncoreEagan/Website: ⁠Style Encore EaganCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Host Lisa Carmichael speaks with Cheryl Eslinger, an electrical engineer turned community changemaker, about rebuilding life and identity after a major stroke abruptly ended her 30+ year career. Cheryl shares honestly about workaholism, losing the career that defined her, learning everyday tasks again, and discovering a new purpose rooted in serving others.Cheryl also introduces Power of 100 Eagan, a women’s giving circle that gathers twice a year so members can collectively donate thousands of dollars to local nonprofits in a single evening. You’ll hear how the model works, why legacy is about the impact we have right now, and what it means to “bloom where you’re planted.”Featuring: Cheryl Eslinger, Lisa Carmichael, Tracie Munce, and Amy Sousa.References / Mentions:Power of 100 EaganPower of 100 Twin Cites⁠Eagan City Lifestyle Rosemount Power of 100 Notable Quotes:“I remember telling them I would rather go back to work quickly than walk quickly, because that was my norm, that was my identity.” – Cheryl Eslinger“I told her what I wanted is I wanted to go to bed every night having been a blessing to someone.” – Cheryl Eslinger“I don’t feel like I have to prove myself as an engineer, as a business owner… I didn’t think I’d like retirement, but I’m just having so much fun.” – Cheryl Eslinger“Legacy… I don’t care what my grandchildren are going to remember. I care what people around me right now are going to remember.” – Cheryl Eslinger“It’s time to stop asking why and just get on with it.” – Cheryl Eslinger“Reinvention is every day… we all have a better version or a higher version of what we see ourselves.” – Tracie MunceMore about Cheryl:I was a workaholic electrical engineer for over 30 years. I had a small engineering contracting company for the last 20 years of that. In April of 2024, a had a massive brain bleed (stroke) that left me paralyzed on the left half of my body. The brain damage caused enough cognitive deficits and limited endurance that I was unable to continue my successful company and my rewarding career. I found myself suddenly retired - the thought of which has always terrified me. So I started a journey of reinventing who I was. Cheryl on Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-eslinger-3775407?Cheryl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.eslingerMore about Power of 100 Eagan:Power of 100 Eagan Women is a group of women who come together with a shared belief that collective giving can create meaningful support for local organizations. Twice each year, members gather for one hour to learn about nonprofits serving our community, contribute $100 each, and vote together to award a significant donation to one selected organization. By pooling our individual contributions, we are able to provide substantial financial support while building connections among women who care deeply about making a difference in our community. Our gatherings are simple, welcoming, and focused on strengthening our community through local action.Website: https://powerof100eagan.comCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

On this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Marlena Hemenway, co‑founder and Chief Brand Officer of Geneva Suites, a network of residential assisted living homes in the Twin Cities.Marlena shares how she and her husband Scott saw gaps in traditional senior care—loneliness, long call‑light waits, and inconsistent support—and created small, beautiful home settings with a 1:3 caregiver‑to‑resident ratio, chef‑prepared meals, and deeply personalized routines.They dive into:Why “home‑like” environments and stunning natural views matter so much for seniorsStories of residents whose lives transformed through personalized careHow the geriatric Montessori method helps residents find daily purposePractical ways to support longevity: real food, movement, and keeping the brain engagedMarlena’s leadership philosophy that “Grace costs nothing” and how it shapes her team cultureThe relighting of the iconic Lighted Oak Home tree on Highway 77 and how the community can get involvedMarlena’s podcast, “The Care Truth,” which debunks common myths about senior careHer experience in the Glass Ceiling Foundation Mastermind and the power of women leading togetherPerfect for anyone navigating aging parents, working in senior care, or simply wanting to live—and lead—with more purpose, compassion, and grace.Notable Quotes:“Grace costs nothing.” – Marlena Hemenway“When you’ve lost so much, the quality and comfort of your food is a huge part of your day.” – Marlena Hemenway“It may not be their home, but it is a home.” – Marlena Hemenway“The more you use your brain, the less you’re going to lose it.” – Marlena Hemenway“We don’t always know what’s going on in someone else’s life… it doesn’t cost anything to give them some grace.” – Marlena Hemenway“Our mission is to enhance lives—that’s why we do what we do.” – Marlena HemenwayMore about Marlena:Marlena Hemenway is the Co-Founder of The Geneva Suites™, a family-owned network of residential assisted living homes she started with her husband Scott in 2016. Rooted in their shared belief that seniors deserve dignity, compassion, and true home-based care, Marlena now serves as Chief Brand Officer. She is expanding her mission through public speaking and The Care Truth podcast, where she shares heartfelt stories and practical insight for families navigating aging and care decisions. Marlena believes grace costs nothing—and leading with purpose, faith, and connection can change everything.Marlena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mar_lena615/Marlena on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlena-hemenway-lald-40b9b217/Marlena on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlena.borchers.hemenway.2025/More about Geneva Suites:Geneva Suites Website Link: ⁠https://www.thegenevasuites.com⁠Geneva Suites on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegenevasuitesShine On, Bloomington Donation Link: https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/shine-on-bloomingtonCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

On this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael (with Amy Sousa off conquering the world) sit down with powerhouse duo Nichole Munce and Shawna Bonaime.They dive into:Nichole’s lifelong calling to feed the world and her 20+ years in hospitalityShawna’s journey from farm life and anthropology to CPG, wine & spirits, and consultingHow COVID forced a hard reset in the restaurant industryWhy systems + soul (policies, procedures and people) are the real backbone of hospitalityWhat it really means to be human first in business and leadershipThe challenges and beauty of starting a business with a close friendPerfect for: restaurateurs, hospitality pros, and anyone dreaming of launching a business with someone they love and trust.References / Mentions:Merlin’s Rest (Nicole’s family restaurant)Eagan Arms Public HouseThe SMB Collective (described as “human first”)Help the House – hospitality industry support organizationHint Water (Cara Golden)National Beverage CorpVinai (Chef Yia Vang)Earl Giles / Earl Giles Apothecary (Mike)Jester Concepts restaurant groupManny’sTravailMeteor (kimchi hot dog)Wampel CoffeeOur Favorite Quotes:“You can’t just have good food in a parking lot anymore. You’re not going to make it.” – Shawna“Hospitality isn’t… it doesn’t start with the customer experience. It starts with my experience with the person in the mirror.” – Tracie“If I haven’t learned something, then my day is not done.” – Nichole“If you’re not continuing to grow, you’re always behind.” – Nichole“We all like to say 2020, but I honestly think it started before that… 2017–2018.” – Shawna on industry shift “If you’re a giver, you’ve got to be a receiver.” – Tracie “Everything should be human first… and we just want to bring it back to that.” – Shawna “Just because it doesn’t work for us doesn’t mean that you’re somehow undeserving of assistance.” – ShawnaMore about Nichole:With 20 years of executive experience in hospitality, events, and operations for 3M, Optum, and Aramark, Nichole leads with strong financial acumen and proven results. After spending seven years inside her family’s restaurant business, she developed a deep understanding of hands-on leadership, guest experience, and the operational heartbeat of a thriving hospitality brand. Now, stepping forward into her next adventure, Nichole brings the perfect blend of corporate expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and people-first leadership to everything she does. Nichole's Website: www.embersandashco.comNichole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embersandashco/More about Shawna: Shawna is the founder of The SMB Collective, a hospitality consulting group specializing in restaurants, wine and spirits brands, suppliers, and distributors. With deep experience in on-premise programming, retail strategy, and market development, she helps teams strengthen operations and tell their story with clarity and authenticity. Her work blends industry expertise with a human-first approach.Shawna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_smb_collectiveCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, guest host Nichole Munce, and Lisa Carmichael welcome marketer and social media expert, Sheryl Berg, founder of Lemonade Media Group, along with special guest co‑host Nicole Munce.Sheryl shares how she:Reinvented herself after divorce and built Lemonade Media GroupBalances motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a creative careerUses storytelling to help businesses stand out onlineManages overthinking with tools like journaling and voice notesEncourages women to show up imperfectly and authentically on social mediaYou’ll learn:A simple 10‑second mindset shift to post with more confidenceWhy imperfect content often performs better than polished contentSheryl’s suggested content mix (imperfect, educational, storytelling, sales, and high‑end)How masterminds and community support can fuel your business growthSheryl closes with a powerful challenge: create one piece of content today without overthinking it and just see what happens.Lemonade Media Group (Sheryl’s company) Glass Ceiling Foundation Mastermind Notable Quotes: “Foundations are built one brick at a time. So if you overthink, you’re kind of like, scattered everywhere.” – Sheryl“Overthinking is because it comes from caring. It’s because you care, and it is a sign that you want to make an impact.” – Sheryl“We don’t need to be perfect to be powerful online.” – Sheryl “You don’t have to be the new viral sensation. You have to be something for somebody.” – Nicole “If your words help one person, the post has already done its job.” – Sheryl “You need the three P’s: presence, passion, purpose. If you have those things… that’s all you need to make great content.” – Sheryl “I’m just challenging the listeners today to create something and not overthink it and just watch what happens and just put it out there.” – Sheryl Connect with Sheryl at Lemonade GroupWebsite: www.lemonademediagroup.comInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lemonademediagroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lemonademediagroupLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lemonademediagroup⁠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lemonademediagroupCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Amy Sousa, magazine owner, community connector, and publisher of Eagan City Lifestyle to talk about grit, community, and the courage to pivot when life forces you to pause.Amy shares the real story behind her leap from a 21-year corporate career into entrepreneurship — a decision sparked by a medical leave and health scare that forced her to reassess what truly mattered. What followed was a bold pivot: purchasing a magazine franchise in April 2022 and launching her first issue just five months later.This conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to build a print-first brand in a digital world, and why trust, consistency, and community still win.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy Amy left corporate after 21 years and chose entrepreneurshipThe realities of cold calling, networking, and building relationships locallyHow a print magazine remains trusted, tangible, and impactful in today’s worldWhat it’s like working alongside her husband Matthew as editor and behind-the-scenes partnerBalancing marriage, motherhood, a full-time publication, and two hair salonsWhy her word of the year is grit — and what that really looks like in actionAdvice for women who feel the pull to leap but are afraid to startAmy also shares how she uses the magazine as a platform to give back to the community and spotlight local businesses in meaningful ways.About Our GuestAmy Sousa is the Owner & Publisher of Eagan City Lifestyle, a luxury lifestyle magazine serving Eagan and surrounding Dakota County communities.More than a magazine, Eagan City Lifestyle is a multi-platform brand that connects residents through print, digital content, social media, and curated events — reaching over 85,000 readers each month.Business Tagline: Celebrating the Heart of Our CommunityCommunity & Events MentionedEagan City Lifestyle Gala and Community AwardsUpcoming golf tournament at Brackett’s Country Club on August 31, 2026Local partnerships with business owners, nonprofits, and civic organizationsThe power of genuine connection in strengthening small businessesNotable Quotes“I realized I was just a number drinking the corporate Kool-Aid for 21 years, so I left corporate and purchased the franchise.”“Print is more trusted in our community. The magazine is digestible in about 30 minutes.”“I truly use the magazine to give back to the community.”“You might not need a dentist or a florist today, but when you see them consistently, you know exactly where to go when you do.”“My advice is simple: jump in. Don’t overthink it. Surround yourself with like-minded people.”“Everybody needs a Matthew in their life.”Connect with Amy & Eagan City LifestyleWebsite: https://citylifestyle.com/eaganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagancitylifestyleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EaganCityLifestyleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eagan-city-lifestyleDigital Magazine Archive: https://citylifestyle.com/eagan/issuesNotable MentionsThis episode is a reminder that courage doesn’t always show up loudly. Sometimes it looks like grit, consistency, and choosing yourself — even when the path forward isn’t perfectly clear.Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship, community-based marketing, or redefining success on your own terms, this conversation will leave you encouraged and grounded.Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Hosts: Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael discuss the Lone Wolf Myth.In this episode, Amy, Tracie, and Lisa dive deep into the myth of the "lone wolf" and the belief that women must do it all alone to be strong and successful. They explore how this mindset is shifting toward collaboration, community, and co-elevation, and share personal stories about overcoming competition, intimidation, and imposter syndrome. The hosts discuss the power of supporting one another, the importance of reflection and self-care, and how the Glass Ceiling Foundation fosters a thriving, inclusive community for women at all stages of their journey.Key Discussion Points:The impact of the "lone wolf" mentality among women in business and life.How independence has been historically equated with strength, and why collaboration is now recognized as a greater force.Personal experiences with competition, intimidation, and the transition to supporting and uplifting other women.The concept of being in competition with your past and future self, and strategies for personal growth and self-reflection.The importance of community events such as book clubs, breakfast clubs, happy hours, and masterminds in building connections and breaking the glass ceiling.Practical ways to support other women, such as social media collaboration, online reviews, and genuine networking.Addressing imposter syndrome and embracing authenticity and self-worth.The value of discernment in building your circle and letting go of the need to be liked by everyone.Notable Quotes:"We rise faster, higher, and stronger when we rise together.""Collaboration is huge. There are enough clients for everyone.""Alpha women, when they run together, are so much more powerful than when they compete.""Triggers are an opportunity to learn more about ourselves.""Everything you need is already within you."Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael welcome wellness disruptor Aeronica Singh to the Power Lunch Podcast. In this inspiring, fast-paced episode, Aeronica shares how the ancient practices of yoga and mindfulness empower high-achieving women to navigate overwhelm, create boundaries, and rediscover their vibrancy. From actionable rituals to debunking productivity myths, the conversation delivers bold advice for building a thriving, authentic life.References/Mentions:Follow Aeronica Singh on Instagram: @flowwitharrowAronica’s online yoga and breathwork classes: 6:30-7am & 7:30-8:30am CT (details on IG)Local Twin Cities pop-up yoga events (check IG for updates)Notable Quotes:“Instead of doing it all, feel it all. Feel everything that is happening, whether you are angry, whether you are sad — feel it all.”“You are going to identify your own patterns. If you know that you are suffering from your patterns, then you are going to start questioning them, and then you can change them.”“Give yourself that one hour of undisrupted time. If your brain is out there, you should be out there—not on the mat.”“It’s not my journey, it’s your journey. I’m just helping you out with the tools.”Summary:Learn how to set boundaries, cultivate awareness, and build resilience—one breath at a time—through wit, honesty, and action from the mat to daily life. Listen now for bold insights you’ll want to put into practice today!Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Our Hosts: Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa & Lisa CarmichaelA festive, fast-paced episode filled with cheer, connection, and a whole lot of personality.In this special holiday edition of the Power Lunch Podcast, Tracie, Amy, and Lisa swap the deep dives for rapid-fire questions and quick-hit reflections. It is fun, cozy, and exactly the kind of energy you want during the holiday rush.Settle in for a joyful mix of laughter and insight as they share:Favorite holiday drinks, from classic cocoa to something with a little extra cheer One-word themes for 2025 and why each word matters • Traditions that never get old, including decorations, caroling, and matching PJs The biggest lessons learned in 2025 (consistency, release, openness) Go-to holiday movies everyone should watch at least once • Gift-buying personalities: the early planner vs. the last-minute sprinter What they’re leaving behind and what they’re carrying into 2026 • Holiday foods they absolutely cannot resist Intentions and hopes for the new yearAs you listen, consider this our heartfelt wish for you: may your holidays be filled with connection, joy, and the people who make this season meaningful.Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us: glassceilingfoundation.orgCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael challenge the conventional view of self-care. They dive into what real wellness means for women who lead whether at home or in business. From nightly rituals to redefining rest and restoration, the hosts unpack the difference between relaxation and true renewal, sharing their personal routines and candid perspectives.Notable Quotes:“This isn't about bubble baths and green juice. It's about the kind of wellness that sustains women who are building businesses, raising families and changing the world.” — Amy Sousa“There's a difference between relaxing and rest, yep, because I think rest is, in my mind, I try to use it as short for restoration.” — Tracie Munce"I make sure that I am in bed or done for the day by 8pm. I even have an alarm that goes off at 8pm to remind me I need to be slowing down, shutting down." — Lisa CarmichaelCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of “becoming” in business and in life. From delegating and releasing control, to re-examining old habits and setting powerful new routines, this episode is filled with real talk, laughter, and inspiration. Discover the importance of blocking time for yourself, the courage of trying new things at any age, and the role of a strong tribe in fueling your momentum.Notable Quotes:“You’re either growing or you’re stagnant. Yeah, you’re dying. That’s the bottom line.”“Laying the ego down – we don’t have to know it all.”“Nobody’s going to have the type of commitment to your business that you have. No one has that vision.”“If it doesn’t exist in my calendar, I’m not going to be there.”“Life is about fun… We have to keep doing new things, because becoming the version of me in this vision that I have will require new adventures.”“Once you figure something out, the more you do it, the easier it gets. And you build momentum.”Ready to get inspired? Tune in and join the conversation on embracing change, self-care, and living boldly – at any stage of the journey!Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Join hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael as they welcome wellness advocate Sheila Hittner for a high-impact conversation on cleansing, nutrition, and personal transformation. Discover the power of viewing food as medicine, why intentional cleanses matter, practical steps for detoxing, and how small changes can lead to a vibrant, healthy life. This episode unpacks myths, shares real-life stories, and offers actionable advice for anyone ready to level up their well-being. Whether you're curious about cleanses, fighting fatigue, or seeking overall vitality, there's powerful insight waiting for you here.References/Links Mentioned: Fast Like a Girl book link: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Like-Girl-Healing-Hormones/dp/1401969925Our Healthy Home. Keith and Sheila Hittner Healthy Homes Abundant Liveshttps://ourhealthyhomes.com/Notable Quotes:“Is this fueling you or is it clogging you?” — Tracie Munce“The cleansing is the root of where we need to start in order for all of those other things to fall into place.” — Sheila Hitner“Fruit is a simple sugar. Your body knows what to do with fruit. It’s what God gave us. God didn’t give us that Snickers.” — Sheila Hittner“You need somebody in your corner to walk you through all of these cleanses.” — Sheila Hittner“It’s never just one thing, right? When you have something, there’s usually one, two, or three things.” — Sheila Hittner“If anybody can make these changes, I mean, if I can, anybody can.” — Sheila HittnerCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Join hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael for a powerful conversation with nurse and health coach, Jessica Guerrero, of This is Your Life Coaching. In this episode, the Power Lunch Podcast dives deep into the realities of health journeys, the impact of mindset, and the importance of self-compassion. From navigating perimenopause and menopause to setting boundaries and redefining what healthy means, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories. Whether you’re starting your own health journey or supporting someone else, you’ll find wisdom, encouragement, and a few laughs along the way.References or Links Mentioned:Jessica Guerrero’s contact info: https://www.thisisyourlifecoaching.com/Notable Quotes:“You can’t hate yourself into a version that you love.” – Jessica Guerrero“Pick one thing and be consistent with it.” – Amy Sousa“You are entitled to boundaries, and you get to say what’s okay and what’s not okay for you.” – Jessica Guerrero“Stop focusing on the past. Focus on the future.” – Lisa Carmichael“You can be healthy at many different sizes. You do not have to fit in one specific box to be considered ‘healthy.’” – Jessica Guerrero“If you had just five minutes a day to improve your health, how would you use it? Moving my body, it’s my number one thing.” – Jessica GuerreroCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael continue their conversation with Maggie Judge, founder of Tools for Life. Maggie shares her journey from corporate workaholic to entrepreneur and coach, discussing the importance of mindset, momentum, and leading from within. The conversation covers personal development, journaling, self-care, and practical advice for women entrepreneurs on thriving both personally and professionally.References & Links Mentioned:Tools for Life: https://toolsforlife.lyfe.com (Maggie’s website)Glennon Doyle’s book “Untamed” (referred to as “Untamed heart”)Brene Brown (her free assessment is mentioned, but no direct link provided)Mel Robbins (mentioned as an inspiration)Jason Stevenson’s YouTube channel for guided meditationsNotable Quotes:“The three steps to mastery really is knowing it, feeling it, and then embodying it.”“The embodiment came from even listening in my dreams... I was learning so much from my subconscious self during the dreams.”“The minute you put a disempowering belief with an I am statement, that's when we have to stop ourselves.”“It's not a sign of weakness. It's not a sign of you can't do it. There's just things that your sweet spots serve. So it's finding that and then reaching out for help.”“Tears are divine essence. Just like rain waters soil so that your plants can grow, the tears are watering those emotions, so that you can grow as a person.”“Imagine if their light was just a little bit brighter, showing up for themselves along with hustling through.”Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!

Hosts: Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, Lisa CarmichaelIn this episode, Amy, Tracie, and Lisa dive into the big shifts in business and life, reflecting on lessons learned from the pandemic, how their values around work and success have evolved, and the importance of community and collaboration. The conversation covers:The transformative power of cold dipping and building communityNavigating business changes and personal growth during and after the pandemicLetting go of competition and embracing self-improvementLeadership lessons: curiosity, grace, and supporting your teamThe value of asking for help, making new connections, and finding mentorsAdvice for listeners: stop hustling for things that no longer serve you, and give yourself permission to seek supportNotable Quotes:“Ask for help. And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Because even though someone may not be able to help you the way you think you need help, they may give you a completely different way of helping you than you ever expected.” – Lisa Carmichael“Collaborate often, make new friends, and get out of the box.” – Amy Sousa“Get in the room. That’s going to stretch your level of thinking, your level of belief. Look for people that are doing what you really want to do, rather than judgment. Get curious. Find your mentors.” – Tracie Munce“When I stopped comparing myself to my co-workers, that’s when my numbers improved, because I was always worried how they were doing. I had to be better than them. And when I let go and just looked at my own numbers and focused on who I was and how I could become better, that changed everything.” – Lisa Carmichael“If something we shared sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or simply made you feel seen, we’d love for you to pass it on.” – Amy SousaAction Items:Lisa: Ask for help and be open to receiving it in unexpected ways.Amy: Collaborate often, make new friends, and get out of the box.Tracie: Get in the room, find mentors, and don't settle.Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

Join Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael as they dive into the mindset shifts that drive business success. In this episode, the hosts discuss the power of delegation vs. leveraging, the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs, and how hiring the right help can free up your time for what matters most. The conversation explores overcoming limiting beliefs—especially for women in business—and the value of showing up authentically. Each host shares their personal “power move” that changed everything, from embracing personal development to letting go of the need for permission.Key Takeaways:Why delegating and leveraging are essential for growthThe impact of mindset on business and leadershipThe importance of self-care and setting boundariesOvercoming limiting beliefs and embracing authenticityActionable tips for hiring support and protecting your timeTune in for bold insights, real stories, and practical advice to help you break through your own glass ceiling!Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

Hosts: Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael and Guest: Maggie JudgeIn this inspiring episode, the Power Lunch team welcomes Maggie Judge, who shares her journey of resilience and reinvention after a breast cancer diagnosis. Maggie discusses the mindset shift that helped her move from burnout to transformation, and how she developed her life philosophy: “Loving yourself forward every day.”Key Topics Discussed:Maggie’s wake-up call: How a cancer diagnosis led to a new approach to life and work.The “Four Ps” transformation: Moving from perfecting, pleasing, proving, and producing to being present, playful, purposeful, and open to possibility.Befriending the inner critic: Naming and understanding the inner voice (Roxy, Linda, Bruno) and learning to navigate self-talk.The difference between self-care and restoration, and the importance of showing up for oneself in new ways.Personal power moves: Each host and guest shares a “power move” they’re making this week, from prioritizing health and family time to asking for help and embracing new opportunities.Memorable Quotes:“Progress over perfection.”“What you seek is seeking you.”“It’s in the stillness that we hear those answers.”“Keep showing up, keep rising, and remember there’s no ceiling you can’t break through.”Takeaways:Mindset shifts can be born from life’s toughest moments.Naming and befriending your inner critic can help transform negative self-talk.Restoration is about showing up for yourself in meaningful ways, not just self-care routines.Community and honest conversations empower women to support each other on their journeys.Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

Breaking Through the Glass CeilingWelcome to the very first episode of the Power Lunch podcast, hosted by Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael. In this inspiring kickoff, the hosts share the story behind their women’s networking group, the Glass Ceiling Foundation, and discuss the power of community, connection, and showing up for yourself and others.Listen in as they reflect on:The origins and growth of their monthly happy hours and Power Lunch eventsThe importance of amplifying women’s voices and supporting each other’s dreamsPersonal stories of stepping out of comfort zones and embracing self-worthWhy thinking bigger and believing in yourself can change everythingKey takeaways:Encourage women to slow down, listen to their inner voice, and recognize their inherent worthAmplify women’s voices and help them realize their dreams are not too bigConsistently show up and stretch yourself, even when it feels uncomfortableIf this episode sparked a new idea or made you feel seen, share it with a friend and subscribe for more bold, brilliant conversations. Remember: there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:InstagramLinkedInFacebookLinkTreeWebsite