Welcome to today's episode with Karena Calhoun, the Introverted Ambition Bully! In this empowering session, Karena shares valuable insights on how introverted entrepreneurs can succeed authentically without compromising their identity. She emphasizes the importance of crafting effective strategies tailored to introverted strengths, rather than adopting tactics that feel uncomfortable or inauthentic. Karena shares personal anecdotes and practical tips to help introverted entrepreneurs navigate ch...
Apr 09, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this empowering episode, Karena Calhoun, a life business strategist for introverted women, delves into the paralyzing pattern of second-guessing that often hampers entrepreneurial journeys. With her signature enthusiasm and insight, Karena explores how self-doubt can impede progress and offers practical strategies for overcoming it. As the host of the GO BE GREAT podcast and the founder of the Rise and Thrive Womenpreneurs Introverts Community, Karena draws from her own experiences as an intr...
Apr 02, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Welcome to the insightful episode hosted by Karena Calhoun, a renowned life and business strategist. In this session, Karena explores how introverts can excel in sales conversations authentically. Discover actionable tips, including empathetic engagement, strategic storytelling, and reflective sales processes, to build trust and boost conversions. Embrace your introverted superpowers and resonate with your ideal clients. Take advantage of scheduling a breakthrough call to personalize your strate...
Mar 26, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Welcome to another episode with Coach Karena. In this session, Karena shares her personal journey and struggles as an introverted entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of embracing our strengths and authenticity. Despite challenges and setbacks, Karena emphasizes the power of perseverance and resilience. Karena discusses strategies for introverts to maximize their online visibility, including authentic storytelling, consistent value-driven content, and strategic networking tailored to individ...
Mar 19, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Welcome to the Go Be Great Podcast with Coach Karena! In this episode, Karena, a life and business strategist for introverted women entrepreneurs, delves into essential content creation strategies tailored specifically for introverts. Join Karena as she discusses the importance of content mapping, creation, and batching to enhance audience engagement and consistency. Learn how to align your content with audience needs, overcome visibility challenges, and stay true to your introverted nature whil...
Mar 12, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Welcome to the Go Be Great podcast with Coach Karena, a podcast that inspires and uplifts with real stories of resilience, passion, and self-discovery. Today, we have an incredible guest joining us, Reitumetse Siko, a talented makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur from South Africa. In this episode, Reitumetse shares her inspiring journey of pursuing her dreams despite facing challenges and setbacks. From completing her BS in Biomedicine to venturing into the beauty industry, Reitumetse's story ...
Mar 05, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In this lively and inspiring podcast episode of Go Be Great Podcast with Coach Karena, Karena welcomes Patsy Sanders, an incredible image stylist and founder of "Embracing your Your Essence." Patsy shares her journey, experiences, and the transformative power of embracing one's essence. Patsy discusses her background in the beauty industry, from owning salons to being part of an international hair design team. She reveals her personal transformation, both inside and out, sharing the impact of a ...
Feb 27, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In this insightful episode of "Go Be Great with Coach Karena," introverted business strategist Karena Calhoun engages in a captivating conversation with Karen DeLoach, an art expert and life/business strategist. Karen shares her journey of embracing creativity and the power of art as a form of self-therapy. Karen emphasizes the importance of unlocking the creative potential within each person and how our educational system often neglects the development of the right brain, which is associated wi...
Feb 20, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Welcome to the Go Be Great with Coach Karena show! I am beyond excited to have you join me for another week of inspiration, empowerment, and transformation. I am absolutely loving life, soaking in the beauty of the world around me, and I want to share that love with all of you. Today's episode is truly special as I have an incredible guest joining me – the amazing Shelley Meche'tte. Shelley is a certified life purpose and confidence coach, as well as a mom life strategist. We dive deep into disc...
Feb 13, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this episode of "Go Be Great with Coach Karena," Coach Karena Calhoun is joined by the inspiring Dr. Valerie Maxsam. They discuss the importance of spiritual growth, learning to fight the right way, and embracing the precision of God's transformative work. Dr. Valerie also shares insights about her upcoming women's retreat, "Stepping Into Your Next With Your High Heels On," scheduled for March 22-24. The retreat aims to empower women to move forward confidently, equipped with the skills neede...
Feb 06, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Welcome to "Go Be Great with Coach Karena!" Today, we have an incredible guest in the studio, the amazing Melissa, who's here to share her journey and insights on love. Melissa Finley is a love coach and a true expert in helping people navigate the world of love and relationships. Originally from Montana, she's now a proud resident of Arlington, Virginia, spreading love and wisdom to those seeking a deeper connection. Join us as we dive into Melissa's personal story, her journey from Montana to ...
Jan 30, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Welcome to "Go Be Great with Coach Karena," where ambition meets strategy! I'm your host, Karena Calhoun, the introverted ambition bully, and I'm thrilled to have you join us for another insightful episode. Today, we have a fantastic guest in the studio – LaShonde McCrary, the owner of Bookcity, LLC, a virtual bookkeeping business. In this episode, we dive into LaShonde's journey as a business owner and discuss the importance of starting with self-care and personal development. LaShonde shares h...
Jan 23, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Welcome to another episode of "Go Be Great with Coach Karena." I'm your host, Karena Calhoun, a business strategist, and today I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation with the amazing Danielle Lapteff. I'm super excited to dive into a discussion with Danielle, who shares her journey and insights on empowerment, collaboration, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. Danielle, based in New Jersey, has dedicated herself to empowering women and creating a supportive community. In this episode, we dis...
Jan 16, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Welcome to another powerful episode of "Go Be Great with Coach Karena"! In this installment, join host Karena Calhoun, the expert life and business strategist, as she sits down with the incredible Karla Ukman, founder of Artemis Wealth Management. Together, they dive deep into Karla's journey as a trailblazer in the financial world, championing women and historically excluded communities. Get ready for an inspiring fireside chat filled with authenticity, empowerment, and a commitment to changing...
Jan 09, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 53
In a recent episode of the "Go Be Great" podcast, host Karena Calhoun sets the stage for a conversation that caters to women entrepreneurs looking for knowledge, inspiration, and the drive to empower themselves. Karena invites audience participation, fostering a community of proactive listeners. The episode features special guest Olivia Smith, who brings to light her impactful work with Healing Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to providing supportive housing for women on the path to overcoming add...
Dec 23, 2023•33 min
In an engaging episode of the "Go Be Great" podcast, host Karena Calhoun warmly introduces her guest, Lissa Figgins. Together, they delve into the art of being present and the beauty of loving the world around them. The conversation steers towards the importance of decelerating life's pace and being deliberate with time management. Lissa, drawing from her work with women in midlife, shares insights on the quest for intentionality rather than busyness, underscoring the value of full presence in l...
Dec 22, 2023•36 min
In an inspiring episode of the "Go Be Great" podcast, Coach Karena Calhoun welcomes Lorraine Hamilton, who joins from the picturesque morning tranquility of New Zealand. Lorraine, with her roots in Glasgow, Scotland, shares her zest for life, revealing plans to indulge in her passion for "cake construction" with a guitar-shaped cake for her nephew's milestone birthday. The heart of their conversation beats to the rhythm of self-discovery and personal values, as Lorraine unveils her unique values...
Dec 21, 2023•24 min
In a captivating episode of the "Go Be Great" podcast, host Karena Calhoun, an avowed introvert, opens up about the possibility of pursuing one's purpose regardless of personality type. Karena introduces Leslie Gaudet, a guest who embodies the spirit of freedom and adaptability as a digital nomad. Leslie recounts her transformative journey from a life of misery to one of autonomy and exploration, living across various countries. She shares invaluable insights for those contemplating a similar pa...
Dec 20, 2023•34 min
In this episode, we embark on a journey to redefine success, moving beyond the glittering facade to uncover its profound essence. We explore the notion that true accomplishment isn't always flashy but leaves a lasting impact. We challenge societal definitions of success and encourage reflection on personal milestones that fill our hearts with joy. Each of us possesses a unique narrative, and we delve into the idea that our journeys, whether vocal or silent, are impactful and valuable. We discuss...
Dec 19, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Karena Calhoun welcomes Dagmar Bryant to the show. Dagmar is an Australian living in Lincoln, England. They discuss their love for Italian food and how Dagmar helps women in their forties and fifties live life on their own terms. Dagmar emphasizes the importance of prioritizing oneself and rediscovering personal values and beliefs. Karena shares her own experience of not recognizing her expertise until recently. They highlight the need for self-evaluation, listing accomplishments, and seeking ou...
Dec 12, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Karena Calhoun welcomes the audience and introduces herself. She is joined by Heidi Medina, who is currently living in Portugal. They discuss Heidi's move to Portugal from the US and her favorite dishes there, particularly seafood. Karena shares a fond memory of her grandfather's love for sardines. Heidi explains that she aims to bring more fun into people's lives through communication and lightheartedness. They discuss the importance of laughter and gratitude in life. Heidi works as a social me...
Dec 05, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 49
In this podcast episode, host Karena Calhoun welcomes guest Megs Gibson, who is located in Australia. They discuss Megs' journey of self-discovery and self-expression. Karena expresses her excitement about having Megs on the show and admires her genuine smile and heart. Megs shares her experience of embracing her true self and helping others do the same. They talk about the importance of finding support and self-forgiveness in the process. Megs explains the name of her business, "Freed to Be You...
Nov 28, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 48
In this podcast episode, host Karena Calhoun interviews guest Amy Thurman about her life experiences and how she is using her story to help others. Amy shares her journey of recovery after a major accident that resulted in a broken neck and a traumatic brain injury. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a period of darkness where she contemplated ending her life. However, Amy found the strength to fight and now uses her experience to inspire and guide others. She also talks about her...
Nov 21, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 47
In this podcast episode, Karena Calhoun welcomes guest Christine Malek, who focuses on helping women who have experienced abuse. They talk about finding beauty in everything and the importance of gratitude. Christine shares her personal journey of overcoming dark times and becoming a vision of hope for other women. They discuss the concept of "Sassy" and Christine's coaching program to help women reclaim their identity. Karena relates to Christine's mission and emphasizes the importance of choos...
Nov 14, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 46
In this podcast episode, host Karena Calhoun introduces her guest, Charlene Tilbanie, the money coach. Charlene shares insights about living in the Cayman Islands and discusses her passion for financial literacy. She explains how she helps women overcome financial stress and achieve financial peace. Charlene emphasizes the impact of money on various aspects of life, including stress levels and relationships. She shares her personal journey and encourages listeners to seek solutions and make posi...
Nov 07, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 45
In this podcast episode, Karena interviews Marialexandra Garcia, the founder of Outplay; a gender-neutral swimwear and activewear brand. They discuss the importance of authenticity and gathering feedback from customers. Marialexandra shares her experience of making a major decision in her business and the positive response she received. They also talk about the need for sustainable and comfortable products in today's world. Marialexandra emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and bei...
Oct 31, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 44
In this podcast episode, Karena Calhoun interviews Dr. Tonia Winchester, a naturopathy doctor and practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). They discuss Dr. Tonia's background and her journey into naturopathy and NLP. They also explore the benefits of combining these practices for healing and self-care, as well as the limitations of Western medicine. Dr. Tonia emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take control of their own health and shares examples of how her clients ...
Oct 24, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 43
In this episode, Coach Karena and Tiffany Sims dive deep into the world of personal transformation. Tiffany shares her powerful journey to overcome weight struggles, stress, and anxiety, leading her to discover the key to unlocking a harmonious relationship with her body. Listen as she provides valuable insights on healing your nervous system, resetting your habits, and making empowered choices to live a thriving life. Connect with Tiffany on Instagram (message "time") and receive her valuable t...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 42
In this episode of the Go Be Great show, host Karena Calhoun welcomes Kennedy Castillo the founder of the Simply Podcast Network, to a powerful and uplifting conversation. They discuss the importance of amplifying diverse voices and empowering individuals who have felt marginalized. The episode touches on Kennedy's three podcasts - "Simply Kennedy," "Simply Screen Reviews," and "Cultural Conversations" - where she offers a platform for various perspectives and supports minority communities. Kenn...
Oct 10, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Overcoming Adversity: A Conversation with Jose Pereira Hello everyone, I'm Karena Calhoun, your host and expert life strategist. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a conversation I had with an extraordinary guest, 🔗Jose Pereira . Our discussion centered around overcoming adversity and living a great life, a topic that Jose is intimately familiar with. I was delighted to welcome Jose to the show, especially since we don't often have many male guests. Jose, who hails from the hot city of Houst...
Oct 03, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 40
