On today’s show, I interview Dr. Diane Pomerantz, the author of Lost in the Reflecting Pool. A mutual connection brought us together for this recording and I know you will take a few items away from our conversation about her brave girl journey. Her memoir chronicles her personal story of her marriage falling apart and how coped with the situation as she was simultaneously fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer. She shares how writing and journaling allowed her to express her emotions of r...
Jan 21, 2019•44 min•Ep. 24
On today's episode of the podcast, I read a chapter from my book Conquer Shame and Claim Success . Today, I am thinking about my dad. He passed on December 22, 2015. It's the three year anniversary of his death and I want to continue to shower love on his soul. I hope you enjoy the show and remember in this holiday season how important it is to embrace the pauses that life throws our way....
Jan 14, 2019•22 min•Ep. 20
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with the Film Goddess - Cheryl Staurulakis someone that I’ve come to know over the past few years through my husband’s acting circle of friends. She’s on fire as a international producer, director, investor, and connector in the global film world. You’ll want to check out her documentaries and feature films. We talk about the storyline of Lady Ganga , a documentary that Cheryl was instrumental in bringing out into the world that documented Michele Frazier B...
Jan 14, 2019•38 min•Ep. 23
On this episode I interview my coaching colleague and mastermind sister, Lori Gibson-Washington, Founder and CEO of the Calming Coach . She talks about being born and raised in Los Angeles in the 60’s as the daughter of community activists and how that laid the foundation for her future in the corporate arena and as an entrepreneur. A graduate of Georgetown University, Lori spent time as a human resources professional at American Express before launching her own consulting and coaching business....
Jan 07, 2019•30 min•Ep. 22
On today’s episode of Brave Girls we chat with my former work colleague Allison Manswell. Originally from Montreal, Canada and a member of the Royal Canadian Police, she tells of her journey from when I met her in corporate to owning her own firm where she consults with organizations on all things people. Her book Listen In: Crucial Conversations on Race in the Workplace is a must read. Our conversation covers the waterfront to include leadership, race relations, inclusion and human behavior. I ...
Dec 31, 2018•27 min•Ep. 21
On this episode of Brave Girls, I talk with brand expert Frances Reimers from the personal brand consultancy, Firestarter . She talks about how she’s leveraged her business development and content marketing experience at an agency to start her firm where she works with professional athletes, celebrities, politicians, executives and organizations. Her path to entrepreneurship was a leap of faith and she’s never looked back. Her laser like focus on what she wanted to offer and who she wanted to wo...
Dec 21, 2018•45 min•Ep. 19
On this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I chat with accidental entrepreneur Jeannie Spiro who’s shaking things up teaching other women how to monetize their business through speaking from the stage. She shares her story of how she’s grown her side hustle over time through live events, 1-1 clients, webinars, group programs, courses and speaking as a way to attract new clients. I love Jeannie's advice for how to grow your side hustle into a full-time gig....
Dec 17, 2018•38 min•Ep. 18
On this episode, we talk to psychotherapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, Ashley E. Watson . She talks about her journey as a therapist with a private practice in Greenwich, Connecticut. She also talks about her life coaching practice where she works with clients virtually to help them to go from Point A to Point B. Ashley does a great job explaining the difference between therapy and coaching and which modality to engage in and when. I love her advice that "You Are Born Worthy!"...
Dec 10, 2018•45 min•Ep. 17
Today’s episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm is one of my favorite episodes to date. I interview the amazing Becky Galli who wrote the book Rethinking Possible . If you haven’t read her memoir, I’d recommend you get a copy. Her writing is prolific and inspirational as she shares her story and thoughts on what it’s like to be in a wheelchair and how to deal with grief, obstacles and challenges that life sends our way....
Dec 03, 2018•43 min•Ep. 16
Meet Dr. Davina Detrik from Albuquerque, New Mexico and hear what she has to say about her journey from first generation college graduate to entrepreneur transforming the dental industry on this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm. You’ll want to check out her company, The Disruptive Dental Collective on Instagram to learn more about what they have to offer. We talk about the transformations she’s seen through the cosmetic dentistry services that her company and her clients are providing to su...
Nov 26, 2018•37 min•Ep. 15
On this episode of the show I talk with Elaine Wellman . We talk about the value and power of masterminding to share with other entrepreneurs as you grow your business. You can always go farther when you have these spiritual running buddies in your corner. Elaine tells the story of how she surrendered to the truth and what happened as a result as the Universe rearranged things for her. I know you’ll love Elaine and what she has to say on this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm....
Nov 20, 2018•41 min•Ep. 14
On this episode of Brave Girls, I speak with my guide and mentor Dr. Shirley Davis, also known as The Success Doctor. She’s one of the most dynamic global female executives that I know and respect. She’s someone that I look up to as a positive role model in the work world and she inspires me so much with her books, trainings and group mastermind programs. After spending decades in the corporate world, Dr. Shirley launched her own firm where she consults to global organizations in the areas of di...
Nov 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 13
On this episode I interview my strategic business partner, Rayna Diane Hennen from Good Fortune Design Studio. We talk about the key concepts from the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown and how to incorporate these principles into a design. We talk about simplification and eliminating clutter. Knowing when to let go and create space for new opportunities is critical. This episode got me thinking about simplifying all areas of my life....
Nov 05, 2018•34 min•Ep. 12
On today’s episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm I talk to Cheree Johnson, a global corporate superstar that comes from an international family. She’s an attorney, a chemical engineer and one wise lady. She shares her brave moves and how she deals with fear and facing the truth.
Oct 29, 2018•33 min•Ep. 11
On this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I interview licensed social worker Juliet Keeler LeBien about why she loves what she does in the world. Her knowledge is so deep in the area of mental health and I know you’ll learn something new from Juliet about anxiety, trauma, mindfulness, grief, mood disorders or depression. I ask her about her big “why” and how it contributes to who she is today. Her orientation continues to be towards both service and education.
Oct 22, 2018•43 min•Ep. 10
On today’s episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm I interview my friend Jennifer Ransaw-Smith, a nationally recognized expert who calls herself a “personal brand architect”. Leveraging her advertising agency background, she is on a mission to ignite the visibility of professional women around the globe. She runs the Undeniably Fierce community on Facebook where she speaks about the importance of “recognizing how exceptional you are”. On the episode, Jennifer shares with us her Manifesto which is ...
Oct 15, 2018•47 min•Ep. 9
On today’s episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I talk to social media superstar Christine Michel Carter. She shares with me her story about being a brave girl and how she’s worked in corporate, launched her side hustle and what she believes is her mission in this lifetime. She’s a global consumer marketing strategy analyst by day, blogger by night and dedicated mom. In her side hustle, she’s established herself as the go to expert for millennial moms, specifically black female professionals....
Oct 06, 2018•32 min•Ep. 8
On this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I interview executive coach Mary Ann Singer, someone I have known and worked with for many decades. When I first met Mary Ann she was the President of the Junior League of Baltimore and held a high level executive position in commercial real estate. Hailing from New Orleans, she now runs a thriving business called Synergy Consultants in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Florida region where she coaches high achievers to rethink, refocus and refuel....
Oct 01, 2018•45 min•Ep. 7
This episode features my friend Christine Gallagher, CEO of She’s Got Clients where she’s spent this past ten years teaching online marketing to female small business owners.. She’s also the best selling author of “There’s More to Life Than This,” where she shows a clear path of moving out of your undesirable circumstances and the status quo and into a fabulously inspired life.
Sep 23, 2018•39 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm where I interview Pamela Hart Vines, a published author and talented communications professional. We talk about writing and video production and how both have been brought together in her business. Her novel, Born of Sin is an Amazon best seller that can be found online.
Sep 18, 2018•37 min•Ep. 5
In this episode we meet Debby Kevin. Not only does she believe in herself but she continues to invest in herself through working with coaches and mentors. She continues to live her truth and has stepped into who she really is as a Brave Girl. Her courage is amazing and she’s a real light in the world today. We talk about her desire to walk the Camino and what’s she learned as a result of pursuing her dream and answering the “call of the way.”
Sep 16, 2018•34 min•Ep. 4
On this episode, we go deep on the concepts in Ashley Sutton's book Overtime is SO Over and how to get your life back when work starts to dominate your time. Ashley calls it like it is and tells the truth about overtime. Ashley busts the myths related to why you don’t have work life balance - and it may be YOU. If you are headed towards corporate burnout or have suffered major challenges, then listen to Ashley’s advice. She’s out speaking about this topic that is often not talked about in the co...
Sep 11, 2018•40 min•Ep. 3
On this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, we talk with Mary Lou Kayser and her leap of faith into entrepreneurship after a very successful post secondary teaching career. She’s now modeling to her children how to live a life that matters by working smart and learning from her failures. Mary Lou’s gifts as a writer, editor, teacher and coach are now being shared with thought leaders around the world. She helps them take ideas out of their head and onto a page. We talk about the resistance yo...
Sep 09, 2018•36 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Angee shares her story with me (including working as a writer on a cruise ship!) and some of her best career advice for today’s workplace. Work is like a jungle gym these days so it’s important to be deliberate with your choices. Be clear about where you’ve been and how you can help the organization. I hope you enjoy our chat!
Sep 08, 2018•35 min•Ep. 1
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