I am going to let you in on a not-so-secret because I need you to understand that passion and ability apply when you are in alignment. You don't need to be anything but who you are. Nancy met her husband who owned and originally operated A'qto as a cycling clothing company. After he blogged about a beautiful ride, people reached out to ask about tours. Nancy helped Damian create the business we see today - amazing cycling tours in ITALY. And here is the not-so-secret. NANCY DOES NOT CYCLE hersel...
Jul 11, 2025•46 min•Ep. 83
Identity, Rest & Rebuilding: Molly’s Story of Letting Go and Becoming In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode, Mia sits down with leadership coach and everyday woman, Molly , to talk about identity—how it’s formed, what happens when it unravels, and the grace that meets us in the rebuild. Molly shares her powerful journey of transition when, during the height of COVID, her family returned to the U.S. after living abroad. With her daughter facing medical challenges and a successful bus...
Jun 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 82
Beyond the 9-to-5: Trying New Things, Finding New Joys with Urmi Hossain In this inspiring episode, Mia sits down with the dynamic and multi-passionate Urmi Hossain—a woman who wears many hats, including self-published author, speaker, mentor, YouTuber, and full-time corporate professional. Together, they dive into what it really means to live a full, expansive life beyond the boundaries of a 9-to-5. Urmi shares how reading Ikigai sparked a journey of self-discovery that led her to explore every...
Jun 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 81
Becoming the Woman She Was Always Meant to Be 💫 What happens when life throws you curveball after curveball... and instead of breaking you, it builds you? In this heart-filled, empowering episode, I sit down with the radiant Jackie Mott, a woman who knows what it means to start over, rise up, and rewrite her story—again and again. From teen motherhood and welfare, to loss, heartbreak, and renewal, Jackie shares her personal journey with honesty, grit, and grace. Her story is full of truth bombs...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 80
This is such a genuine heartfelt conversation. While I would say Kirstin's business success is vastly different than mine, our hearts and souls saw each other. So let that be a reminder to your safety of who you are. You don't need to prove it "on paper". Kirstin, with all of her business accomplishments, is still very much a real woman, with a gentle heart creating a reality of what she wants - impact, fulfilment, money, fun and growth. She knows where she has challenges, she trusts her skills,...
Jun 05, 2025•57 min•Ep. 79
Leading with Intuition, Integrity, and Impact In this powherfull episode of Startup Stories, Jensen Savage clearly articulates what it means to "follow your soul." She thought she wanted to grow up to be a corporate lawyer, and while she was pursuing that, she was also working in social media and marketing. Life delivered her a "reverse engineered" example of what the results of her vision could be and she decided NAH that's not for me!! The outfall was years of recalibrating and creating a new ...
May 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 78
This woman is living in the reality she desired. Her entrepreneurial journey started AFTER she quit her job. With savings in the bank Jennifer gave herself freedom to get to know herself through creative pursuits. One thing really did lead to another BUT Jennifer was actively directing her choices, her actions and making her own opportunities. Self advocating, after years in corporate safely and complacently NOT doing that or being that version of herself. (Ahem - anything is possible if you dec...
May 13, 2025•42 min•Ep. 77
From Corporate Climb to Personal Power with Sasha Elezovski In this soul-stirring and truth-telling episode, Sasha joins me to share her beautifully messy and powerful journey from corporate powerhouse to purpose-driven entrepreneur. After navigating a tough divorce and awakening to a deeper sense of self, Sasha made the bold leap to entrepreneurship—not just to pay the bills, but to prove (ahem) a certain someone very, very wrong. 😏 (herself mostly - no drama here loves!!). She doesn't hold ba...
Apr 30, 2025•40 min•Ep. 76
One of the first small + brave steps Melissa Franks took when she left corporate to start her own business was calling a friend to ask if they needed HER help in their business. THEY DID and that's how she landed her first client. The truth behind the journey? She was barely making enough at the onset to keep food on the table, as a newly separated woman with three boys. She's now standing loud and proud as a spokeswoman and leader in operations and wholistic business development. A mere 18 mont...
Apr 24, 2025•41 min•Ep. 75
Angie is currently going live for 100 days on substack. Does that feel like a big commitment? How are you reacting to her decision and what would it look like for you to follow through on a decision you chose to make, like that? See our hesitation holds us back - the desire exist yet the willingness to be uncomfortable in taking action to create the desire tends to be where we fall short. Because it is unknown and doesn't feel safe. So what if instead you started creating safety first, one day a...
Apr 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 74
God is so good..... and I LOOOOOOVE hosting this podcast. The guests are so willing to "reveal" or pull back the curtain. Because we make it safe and want to empower YOU in your journey. Sabrina really "went there" with me today. She was working as a teacher when God planted the seed of QUIT in her heart. For TWO YEARS she prayed about it. Then as she was hesitating around formalizing her notice, her principal prompted her (God poke!). Then covid! She vulnerably spoke to her husband about God's ...
Mar 25, 2025•48 min•Ep. 73
The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship with Amanda Johnson In this episode, Mia sits down with Amanda Johnson, the Story Oracle, to explore the intersection of business, storytelling, and personal transformation. Amanda shares her entrepreneurial journey—how she evolved from editing manuscripts to guiding individuals and organizations in uncovering their deepest narratives. They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, comparing it to a spiritual journey that requires self-trust, vulne...
Mar 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 72
Not only is she beautiful on the inside and out, Amanda has healed from Hashimoto's and healed her daughter from upwards of 10 seizures a day..... through the power of Functional Medicine. Functional medicine is a holistic, patient-centered approach to healthcare that aims to identify and address the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms, often incorporating lifestyle factors and a systems-biology perspective. Listening to Amanda share information and educate on this health m...
Mar 19, 2025•57 min•Ep. 71
Real Life, Real Talk, Real Nutrition Tired? Sluggish? Burnt out? Fighting Cravings? Mood swings? Meg is here to help!! She helps busy women gain control of their health and lose the weight they want so they can feel comfortable in their skin, gain the energy they need and have the confidence they desire! I "picked Meg up" in a FB Group :D (of course I did!) and its been love ever since. A sister in Christ, a Faith Leader in Health + Wellbeing, and especially a woman who went from overweight, ove...
Mar 18, 2025•44 min•Ep. 70
In 1991 a bushy tailed, eager and passionate Jennifer went to bank after bank with her Business Plan seeking a $50k loan to open a closet business. After more no's than shelves in a closet ;) she finally heard YES BUT "you need to supply your own $15k + this bank will (only) give you $35k". She made it work. 34 YEARS LATER - older than her young adult children - Jen is still running St. Louis Closet Co. as a holistic, team based, community-connected company. I love Jen's staying power and her on...
Mar 04, 2025•49 min•Ep. 69
Anna VanAgtmael is the founder of Wandering Roots. She hosts adventure retreats for women all over the world and helps entrepreneurs plan and host their own profitable retreats. Ummm that's more of what she does..... who she is though.... is what we talk about in this episode!! Anna is funny, intelligent and down to earth. She started her business in 2018 and worked it as a "side hustle" (I have to have a whole convo about that moniker though....) for two years before taking the leap into full t...
Dec 17, 2024•41 min•Ep. 68
Time to enter STUDIO 54!!!! hahaha. YOU GUYSSSSSS. Caren Cooper is on the powherfull stage today and she is delivering FIIIIIREEEEEE. Let's boogie on the dance floor for this incredible episode!!! It's pure floooowwwww. Caren & I met a few years back in a mindset program and her transformation is an incredible testament to the power of saying YES TO YOURSELF. Caren basically lived as a suppressed, un-expressed, stressed woman for the majority of her life. She kept her bold fire dim and damp....
Dec 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 67
I admit I was nervous to meet with Shaté, her portfolio reads like a BIG DEAL. And that warrants credit - she has "accomplished" a LOT in her life already, vision, drive and impact. Full out pursuit of who she is / was.... success and accolades..... So yeah, I was like "who am I to speak with her about life and business...." But the instant we saw each other on the screens, the energy was there. We shared the lifeness of life and a laugh and it felt like connecting a long time friend I was just ...
Nov 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 66
I an in such awe of the amazing, powHERfull women I meet through this podcast. Who knew how incredible this show would become for my heart, for your heart, and for my genuine ever growing circle of "online" friends..... I just may have to have an in person event with all these beautiful guests one day....... I share this because whatever you are feeling, desiring, wondering about being possible, IS POSSIBLE. We are genuinely "just everyday women" making moves (not BIG moves in all cases) towards...
Nov 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 65
Are you ready? Are you open? Are you relaxed and available to receive as we pour into you with another fabulous episode of startup stories with Dominiece Clifton; a woman who has overcome herself to BEcome herself. I love this "bio" in her own words: I'm a momma, a spiritual guide, a business coach, a healer, a teacher, and a modern day medicine woman. But really, I’m just a girl who had the courage to say YES! YES to my soul’s calling. YES to becoming someone new. YES to living life on my own t...
Nov 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 64
Charmin how I love thee, let me count the ways!!!! disclaimer we got going so fast I didn't even record the intro, so hang on close & tight and lets gooooo!!!! I am constantly blown away and yet so "of course" about the powHERfull women I meet via this podcast. Thank you listeners for being there to receive and give back to us. When these convos occur, we lean deep into your heart and aim to speak life into your spirit. We feel connected to you and we relate to you. This could not be more tr...
Nov 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 63
Virginia is BACK and this time we tear apart the "should" from the who you really are and what role actually flows most naturally for you. I love the softer side Virginia presents in this conversation on positioning yourself for highest impact versus "spotlight". Stay with me, as we unpack the different ways you can find fulfillment without having to be front and center. We all have roles to play that bring forth mutual benefit. Sometimes we might "think" (ahem or be sold" on the idea that we al...
Nov 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 62
Doni.....Doni Doni 🫶🫶🫶 She created something, from her heart, for her desires because she knew others also had that desire..... But what it's become is an ecosystem for others to play in. With over 60 trips in 40 countries, with 20+ trip leaders and now layering in special features like life coaches, sound healing, guest experts, Doni has birthed an entire ecosystem for so many to thrive, serve and expand. It's surpassed her wildest dreams and yet maintains the heart and integrity that was he...
Oct 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 61
You know what we (as a society) don't talk enough about? Retirement. When it comes to this topic we focus on the money, maybe the "fun", the "travel," the "freedom" we are supposed to have.... But we don't honour that this is a significant life transition. Even bigger than children fledging the coup. In this conversation Wendy and I share insights and empowered states of BEing on preparing for this life transition and embodying it throughout life. Wendy also normalizes the feelings of doubt, gri...
Oct 19, 2024•48 min•Ep. 60
The online world sells coaching in SO MANY ways, including "laptop lifestyle, beachside with a drink" - but is this actually what we want? What is YOUR deal with booze? To be cool? To socialize or look good? Or is it a crutch and avoidance of what's going on inside of you? This convo was fire, no surprise there. But I am particularly thrilled about this one because booze isn't often given the stage and safety to think about WHY we drink. Chrystal drank for the wrong reasons until 2018, as a way ...
Sep 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 59
Laura is a mover and a shaker but she does so with peacefulness, intention and clarity. She actually gave me a different headshot to use, but this one, with the dolphin, just pulls me in to her energy. A total badass woman who has had more than her share of hardship, and is now fully growing into a higher version of herself and serving it forward to others. Laura Cross is an Air Force Veteran and the dynamic owner of White Sands Premier Travel. With unwavering dedication to promoting self-care a...
Jun 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 58
Virginia is a dynamo, we clicked right away and in this episode Virginia from shares her extensive business building portfolio to serve you in what to do, how and why when you are getting started. As the Referral Diva®, Virginia Muzquiz is passionate about empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and fund their dreams. She is the founder and CEO of Master Connectors, a company that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners generate consistent cash flow by filling thei...
Jun 26, 2024•52 min•Ep. 57
Sandra has been coaching online for over 10 years; she grew as a result of her own yearning to be more... more her, more true, more expressed. It's a story so many of us feel and wonder if it will ever come true. Well, Sandra will tell you it will IF YOU BELIEVE IT AND ALIGN YOUR ACTIONS TO CREATING IT. I love the softness of her femininity combined with the toughness of her "wild woman" which cuts right into you, confronting and spot on. I am also excited to meet now, well into her first pregna...
Jun 16, 2024•50 min•Ep. 56
Karen DeLoach and I had a great time talking about God, healing and creative outlets for personal transformation. Which in effect, has been her very journey from Ministry to online entrepreneur. Karen is an award-winning artist/art teacher, author, minister, wife, mother, grandmother and speaker/coach. She has a BFA in painting/ drawing and an MA in Studio Art. She has written three art books: How to Draw, How to Paint and Art History & Appreciation, which are used in her college and online ...
Jun 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 55
A Coach for Book Coaches! With all the new opportunities for authors, the demand for expert coaching is high. But running a coaching business can be challenging. An provides strategies that allow book coaches to streamline operations and maximise their time. This empowers them to focus on mentoring authors through the publishing process effectively. We are seeing books pop up like dandelions these days right? (I sure am - and its great! Creates such a solid platform and means of service for you!...
Jun 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 54
