Come out to She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES 2 for 1 tickets here: https://SheLeadsLA2025.eventbrite.com She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES is dedicated to women entrepreneurs like us that’s focused on stimulating important conversation and spurring decisive action so that we can achieve new heights in our businesses and our lives. She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES Conference Details: 📅 Date: Apr 25, 2025 🕒 Time: 9AM - 5:30PM (doors open at 8:30AM) 📍 Location: 612 S Broadway, Los Angeles (Downtown LA) She Leads L...
Apr 21, 2025•20 min•Ep. 164
In this special episode of the She Leads Podcast , we’re setting the stage for an incredible 2025! Host Adrienne Garland Creators & Guests She Leads® Media - Host shares exciting updates about what’s to come, including new programs, a virtual event, and two live events in Los Angeles and New York. Tune in to hear how She Leads is gearing up to bring you more inspiring stories from women entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide. Discover how this platform will continue to help you grow yo...
Jan 03, 2025•7 min•Ep. 163
"Together, we can do incredible things, and we need to build community to make it happen. The challenges we face are real, but women are awake and ready to change the world. She Leads Podcast hosted the amazing women and men who shared their leadership and entrepreneurial stories throughout 2024 showing us the inspiration to work towards our dreams. It is not an easy path to follow, and women need to build community, acknowledging the challenges we face in entrepreneurship but, also celebrating ...
Dec 27, 2024•8 min•Ep. 162
When your message is seen and heard by the right people, it will grow your business Jessica Rhodes is the Founder of Interview Connections, a pioneering podcast guest booking agency, author, and podcaster. She wanted to build a life she wanted and she left a successful career in the non-profit to become a stay-at-home mom. Jessica has built Interview Connections into a nearly seven-figure business and has now booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for more than 800 clients. Podcast guesting is a ...
Dec 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 161
If women truly knew our collective power, all the nonsense would have stopped a long time ago! Robin Hamilton is an Emmy-award-winning TV Host, Producer, Filmmaker, Moderator, and Speaker specializing in creating impactful narratives that inspire transformation. As the founder of ARound Robin Production Company, she produces compelling films for non-profits, enhancing their fundraising and marketing efforts. Robin's documentaries, such as "This Little Light of Mine" and "Odessa’s Reign," highlig...
Dec 13, 2024•43 min•Ep. 160
Join us for an inspiring She Leads Podcast episode with Linda Duncombe, former EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at City National Bank ("the bank to the stars"), who shares her remarkable journey from Australian banker to Hollywood Executive Producer. Her debut film "The Queen's Jewels" is a family adventure inspired by true historical events from 1715 and follows a young boy's treasure hunt after a fleet of ships is lost in the Bahamas. In this powerful conversation about leadership and self-advo...
Dec 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 159
It's time to embrace your power and influence, no longer worried about societal expectations. Julie Castro Abrams is an expert in board governance, investing, and is an experienced CEO, movement builder, and leader. As the CEO of How Women Lead, a network of over 24,000 women, she is dedicated to breaking ceilings for women both individually and collectively. She is the Managing Partner of How Women Invest, the country’s largest venture fund focused exclusively on women founders, and is passiona...
Nov 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 158
Summary: Sometimes, the path to clarity begins in the chaos—trust yourself to find the order that’s waiting to emerge. We’ve all been navigating so much change recently, especially as women entrepreneurs. It’s clear that more than ever, we need to step up and help women-owned businesses break past barriers, especially when statistics are showing how many don’t even make it past the $100,000 mark. Personally, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how we approach challenges. As entrepreneurs, we...
Nov 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 157
Nicole Garrett, a certified hyperbaric technician (CHT), is the CEO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics and a recognized leader in hyperbaric medicine, with extensive experience in commercial diving, dive medicine, and hyperbaric therapy. She began her career at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), treating complex conditions like crush injuries, air gas embolisms, and diabetic wounds, and was part of a Department of Defense study on traumatic brain injuries. With over a decade of experienc...
Nov 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 156
Having a role as a woman entrepreneur is powerful and can truly make change. Adrienne reflects on the recent U.S. election results and how the changing landscape could impact values, policies, and protections that matter deeply to so many of us. Now when mix of hope and concern is even more elevated, it is clear that women entrepreneurs should act more strongly in achieving economic power and creating positive change Adrienne also takes us behind the scenes of the She Leads Live 10th Anniversary...
Nov 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 155
There is incredible power in amplifying women’s voices through speaking on stages and podcasts. Quinn Conyers is a founder of Speaking to Society and she transforms average events into epic experiences. As a professional corporate event emcee as well as a compelling keynote speaker. She shares her journey of discovering her talent for public speaking in college to becoming a professional emcee, keynote speaker, and event strategist. She explains that an emcee isn't just a speaker but an "event e...
Nov 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 154
We have to build a bigger influence up, down, and across, in all of our relationships. Cate Luzio, the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform addressing and impacting the systemic challenges faced by women throughout their professional journeys. Luminary now includes a 22,000 sq. ft. space in NYC and a virtual network. The world still operates differently for boys and girls. Women are smart and capable but often don’t fully believe in their abilities...
Oct 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 153
You don't have to be a certain brand of woman in order to deliver your message. Mona is the founder of Couture for Cause, a nonprofit organization using fashion to fundraise and raise awareness for girls’ education and empowerment worldwide. She shares her journey from childhood in India to the recent Met Gala, where she turned heads in a stunning Iris van Herpen dress. With a blend of humor and vulnerability, she reflects on her struggles with identity, a tomboy image, and searching for her aut...
Oct 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 152
When you start living in alignment with your design, everything feels lighter—opportunities come more naturally, and there's no longer a need to push or force things. Mel McSherry is a CEO, author, podcaster, business and life coach who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs align their lives and businesses by integrating human design with traditional business development. Mel predominantly works with women business owners who are exhausted and overwhelmed by combining spiritual gifts, as well as their...
Oct 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 151
"It's not about what you make, it's about what you keep. You can be a $2 million company and broke, or a $650,000 company and rolling in the money." Pam, the CEO of Pivot Business Group, is a no-nonsense financial expert and speaker who specializes in analyzing and streamlining the back end of fast-growing companies, while efficiently creating more profit and strategic growth. Pam decided to create Pivot Business Group to ensure that no small business owner would face bankruptcy simply because t...
Oct 04, 2024•41 min•Ep. 150
"As women, we're always making excuses for why we can't do things for ourselves. But if you don't make the time, it won't ever happen." Michelle Charpentier brings over 15 years of diverse experience, from startups to luxury brands. She founded Charp Consulting with a mission to empower all brands to reach their full potential. She is a leadership coach at Braven, a board member of the Columbia College Chicago National Alumni Board, where she contributes to mentorship and dynamic programming. He...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min•Ep. 149
As your company's founder, you are Beyoncé, and your slides in the pitch deck are your backup singers. Heather Lawver, the founder and CEO of Ceemo.ai, has helped underrepresented founders raise over $172 million in venture capital. Heather shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from graduating high school at 12, launching her first startup at 13, and creating a platform designed to automate brand marketing and pitch deck creation, which helps founders look polished and market-ready. She s...
Sep 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 148
When you invest in women, you invest in all of humanity and the economy. Melissa Wallace is the CEO of Fierce Foundry and co-founder of Fivefoottwo Marketing. Melissa has more than 25 years of marketing experience across many different areas - B2B, consumer, and the creative agency world, with a focus on pioneering technologies and entertainment. In 2023 Melissa launched Fierce Foundry - the first-ever FemTech Venture studio designed to reduce and equalize the deficit and funding for female foun...
Sep 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 147
The transformation happens with small and constant changes. Consistency is the key to success, and it is the backbone of this podcast, where we have hosted amazing women entrepreneurs every week for over a year without pause. It’s Adrienne’s labor of love, connecting women entrepreneurs and leaders, and helping listeners grow their businesses, mindset, and even their lives. But it’s not all work and no play—there’s a special 2-for-1 ticket offer for the She Leads Live Conference 2024 , designed ...
Sep 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 146
Join me for an exciting preview of the She Leads Live 2024 conference, celebrating our 10th anniversary! This two-day event in New York City is designed to inspire and connect high-level women entrepreneurs. Key highlights include: Dates : October 18-19, 2024 Location : Civic Hall, Union Square, NYC Features : Celebrity keynote speaker Interactive workshops Pitch the Media panel Women's health panel sponsored by Winona VIP networking events Financial and business growth sessions Speakers include...
Aug 30, 2024•36 min•Ep. 145
Podcasting is a powerful tool for women business owners to share their stories and reach a targeted audience. Michelle Glogovac, a former corporate aviation executive, is a passionate podcaster, CEO and founder of the MLG Collective, a podcast PR agency, and the award-winning author of “ How to Get on Podcasts ." Michelle explains how she discovered her passion in podcasts as a space for changing the world and helping others genuinely share their stories. In 2018, she started to leverage the pow...
Aug 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 144
Be inspired to take action at She Leads LIVE 2024 Conference for Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders! Women are programmed from the beginning about their societal roles, and many of these outdated notions need to stop so we can make bigger progress in our businesses and our lives as female founders. Don’t let these outdated messages and second guesses hold you back. Invest in yourself -and your business! It is time. Learn, connect, and join driven, serious women entrepreneurs at the She Leads LIVE 2...
Aug 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 143
Women are improving their communities and humanity. Adrienne Garland CEO of She Leads Media is introducing the upcoming She Leads Live 2024 conference, which will take place on October 18-19 in New York City at Civic Hall. The event is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs build strategic relationships, and gain practical life and business advice to push their businesses beyond the million-dollar mark. The speakers at the conference are not just inspirational figures but are fully accessible ...
Aug 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 142
Women are natural multitaskers and can benefit from monetizing their downtime if needed. Christine Schaub is the author of the book Queen of the Side Hustle: Unleashing Your Potential for Extra Income. She makes her living with six side gigs, including hosting the award-winning web series Come On Over. She co-authored the number one Amazon Best Selling memoir, and was a former press secretary for a US congressman. Christine also has a background in corporate communications within healthcare, pha...
Aug 02, 2024•53 min•Ep. 141
Understanding how to build a sellable business is a game changer. Carrie Kerpen is the founder of The Whisper Group, an exit-readiness advisory firm dedicated exclusively to women-owned businesses. Carrie has built and sold one of the world's first social media agencies and has continued helping female founders build and sell their businesses and live their lives fully. She is on a mission to get as much money in the hands of women as possible. Carrie has been a great friend and supporter of Adr...
Jul 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 140
Don’t be afraid to take control of your financial life. Stephanie Xenos - Money Muse is a retired rocket scientist turned women's personal finance expert obsessed with helping women reach financial independence. She seeks to empower women of all ages and diverse backgrounds to jumpstart their journey toward financial freedom. Stephanie shares her life story and how she chose to study physics in college, thinking it would lead to high earnings. During her work at SpaceX, she invested significantl...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 139
Therapy is for everyone, including entrepreneurs, and not something to be ashamed of. Dr. Nathilee Caldeirais a licensed psychologist and the founder and CEO of Let's Talk Psychological Wellness. Dr. Caldeirashares her journey from emigrating from Guyana at 19 to becoming a successful psychologist in New York. She started studying business, but she switched to psychology after a beautiful class experience and working at a camp for children who experienced trauma. Bringing together the two discip...
Jul 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 138
Your personality is in your business. Kai Fuentes is the President and Founder of Ebony Marketing Systems, Inc., a multicultural market research firm. With her experience in researching a broad perspective on African American consumer issues, from music, and health, to automobiles, she has specific cultural insights into the research arena, which facilitates ethnic-bound perceptions and attitudes of multicultural communities. She also conducts multicultural market research in various languages, ...
Jul 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 137
Shira Yevin, founder of Gritty in Pink, shares her journey as an entrepreneur, musician, and activist. In this latest She Leads Podcast episode, Shira discusses her mission to achieve gender equality in the music industry and the creation of an online marketplace - INPINK - which connects women working in all aspects of the music business with industry pros who are committed to hiring a diverse talent pool of women. Shira's tenacity, boldness, and belief in her cause have led to significant acco...
Jun 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 136
To have a successful business, the first person we need to learn to lead is ourselves. Victoria is the CEO of Ugli Ventures, a marketing consultancy for 6-figure female founders, and a podcaster. Victoria focuses on female entrepreneurs and optimizing sales and marketing strategies, team building and leadership development to establish sustainable, profitable 7-figure enterprises. She has cultivated global brands across various sectors and countries including the US, the UK, China, Sri Lanka, th...
Jun 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 135
