Less than two percent of venture capital funding goes to women. So, what needs to happen to change that statistic? And what alternatives to VC money can women leverage to fund their businesses in the meantime? Catherine Gray is the Cofounder of the She Angels Foundation , a multi-media platform on a mission to fund female entrepreneurs. She is also a film and television producer, TEDx speaker and host of the Invest in Her Podcast . Catherine is passionate about empowering women to build socially...
Sep 14, 2021•29 min
What’s the best way to market your business on social media? Are you posting on every available platform but not seeing results? Katie Brinkley is the Social Media Strategist and Coach behind Next Step Social Communications , a firm that helps small businesses, real estate agents, construction companies and homebuilders build out their social media presence. With 15 years of experience in the space, Katie has developed an expertise in helping entrepreneurs leverage social media to find new leads...
Sep 13, 2021•29 min
People do business with people when they connect. Get in sync with your customers, and they will go to the ends of the earth for you. But how do we dismantle our conditioning and create those authentic connections? And then how do we leverage that social capital to grow a successful business? Virginia Muzquiz is the Founder and Chief Connection Officer at Master Connectors , a practice that helps six-figure solopreneurs build businesses that fuel their passions, fund their dreams and have massiv...
Sep 10, 2021•30 min
Crystal Mischief got into burlesque for the creative outlet. And then they realized how the art form could be married with neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to create transformational change. Crystal is the award-winning performer behind Sparkleforce Burlesque Academy , a practice that combines healing modalities and neuroscience with the historical art of anticipation, seduction and tease. Prior to COVID, Crystal traveled to produce burlesque shows in New Zealand, Australia and the US, and tod...
Sep 09, 2021•29 min
Entrepreneurs who are multitalented and highly creative often struggle with determining how to best serve the world. How do we indulge our curiosity without getting overwhelmed by trying to do it all? How do we get clear on what to pursue next? And how do we communicate what we offer to potential clients and turn our talents into a viable business? Keyonna Cox is the modern-day Renaissance woman behind Unpacked Baggage , a platform and mentoring program designed to help people eradicate the exce...
Sep 08, 2021•28 min
For those of us in the business of beauty, of bringing art and spiritual healing to the world, it can be a challenge to be justly compensated for our work. But according to Frida Freyja, the secret is to hold the light and trust in the flow. But how do we keep our vibration high and maintain that trust when fear and worry is our default? Frida is the artist and entrepreneur behind ART 67 , a gallery in Reykjavik featuring a wide selection of modern art, paintings, ceramics and glass made by Icel...
Sep 07, 2021•27 min
What is it like to navigate the world with a disability? People with disabilities often hesitate to speak up because they are so used to being dismissed. So, what can businesses do to be more inclusive and better serve the disabled community? Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur on a mission to educate others about the deaf community. A recent graduate of York University with a BA in Psychology, Kellina is building an online business that offers coaching for individuals with disabilities and t...
Sep 06, 2021•28 min
During the COVID quarantine, Azhelle Wade realized just how much time she was spending on somebody else’s dream, developing multimillion-dollar product lines for companies like Toys’R’Us, Madame Alexander and Creative Kids. So, she went all-in on entrepreneurship and quickly positioned herself as The Toy Queen. How did she make the transition in such a short time? And what is she learning about the difference between corporate work and being a successful entrepreneur? Azhelle is the award-winnin...
Sep 03, 2021•30 min
Every person has blocks, wounds, trauma and gunk that build up over time. All which keeps you from connecting to the highest part of you. But how can you uncover those underlying things and immediately step into a life of happiness and joy? Debra Stangl is the founder of Sedona Soul Adventures, a spiritual retreat center for individuals and couples. Debra practiced law for 20 years before fully stepping into her spirituality and listening to her calling. After a sudden move to Sedona to pursue h...
Sep 02, 2021•30 min
Becoming intune with your spirituality can provide a huge awakening and open you up to a whole world of innovation and creativity. But what if it starts to take over your life? Mellissa Seaman is a Business Strategist and Executive Coach where she provides coaching on how to access profound spiritual wisdom while remaining firmly grounded in the real world. Melissa was a successful lawyer who was very content with her life before she had a massive intuitive awakening after the birth of her daugh...
Sep 01, 2021•30 min
Are you hiding from your calling? Yvette Taylor spent years on the periphery of her purpose, building a wellness center and doing online marketing for spiritual entrepreneurs. But when she gave birth to her son, she had a conversation with the universe and said, ‘I am no longer prepared to do anything in my life that isn’t what I’m here for. And if my time is away from this little guy, it has to be the thing I’m here for because I’m not available for anything else.’ Yvette is the creator of the ...
Aug 25, 2021•29 min
Conventional wisdom tells us that you cannot take a break from work to be a full-time mom and then go back and achieve your career goals. But what if conventional wisdom is wrong? Linley Baker is the creator of Linfluence , a thought leadership platform that offers career coaching and courses for returning to work after a break. Linley was a successful actuary before she stepped away from her career to raise her six children. After 19 years, she returned to work and achieved her ultimate goal of...
Aug 18, 2021•27 min
As a Secret Service agent, Melanie Lentz made it her mission to protect others. But in focusing solely on the safety of her protectees, she neglected herself. So, how did she realize that she, too, was worth protecting? And how does she apply her security expertise to the task of protecting herself? Melanie is the author of the Amazon bestseller Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Life and its complementary workbook Advance Work: A Personal Protection Assignment . At the age of 22,...
Aug 11, 2021•29 min
What does it look like to turn your spiritual gifts into a business? For Lindsay Marino , the process began with uncovering her psychic mediumship and then doing readings for others free gratis. So, how did she go on to build a thriving business and mentorship program for other mediums? Lindsay is a world-renowned psychic medium and coauthor of the Amazon bestseller 365 Days of Angel Prayers . She is dedicated to helping other mediums deepen their gifts and grow their businesses via her online p...
Aug 04, 2021•28 min
Are you struggling with debt? Or simply having a hard time creating money flow in your business? What can you do to overcome the shame you feel around money and learn to trust yourself again? Michelle Atlas is the Business Mentor and Spiritual Guide behind Michelle Atlas Coaching , a practice designed to help intuitive women entrepreneurs reclaim their self-trust and transform their relationship with money. She is also the creator of the DailyOM course Overcoming Money Shame and the author of th...
Jul 28, 2021•29 min
Our ancestors are still a part of us. Their qualities don’t die with them but are passed down through the generations. And it’s important for us to tell their stories. As the descendant of both enslaved people and an American president, Bettye Kearse is especially committed to understanding the complicated history of her family and how it shapes who she is today. Bettye is her family’s oral historian or griotte and author of The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President’s Black Family , a ...
Jul 21, 2021•29 min
We carry our life story in our bodies. And for those of us who’ve experienced trauma, the mind-body connection manifests through tension. But what if you have the power to release that tension? To stretch between earth and sky, finding strength in your story? Tammy Wise is the Mind-Body Fitness Expert behind BodyLogos , a wellness company that helps ambitious people surrender tension to gain strength. A former Broadway dancer turned Tao minister, Tammy was twice voted Best of Fitness by Time Out...
Jul 14, 2021•29 min
These days, most people are familiar with real estate and know someone who is in it. Though, most people still have a sour or confused view on real estate investing. Is it possible to start investing into real estate with no money? Can you really start as a one man show? Is the work worth it? Dwan Bent-Twyford, the Nation’s #1 Expert on Short Sales & Foreclosures, is the Founder of Investors Edge University, a company that specializes in training investors in real estate investing techniques...
Jul 07, 2021•28 min
A few years ago, at a women’s empowerment luncheon, Simone Knego was listening to a motivational speaker she admired and thought, ‘That will never be me.’ But then she realized, that’s the whole point. You’re not supposed to be someone else. You’re supposed to be YOU. So, what if we all stopped comparing ourselves to others and chose, instead, to embrace and build on what we already have going for us? Simone is the writer and keynote speaker behind The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, a platform th...
Jun 30, 2021•28 min
What does it take to build and sell a successful business? Dr. Bee Thomas wrote her dissertation on the success factors of African American women entrepreneurs. And then she applied those principles in her own life to become a well-known author and cannabis entrepreneur. Dr. Bee is the Cofounder and CEO of Sagelogica Consulting , an educational platform dedicated to helping CBD entrepreneurs launch a successful brand. She is also the author of Expect F*cking More: The 5 Keys to Business Success ...
Jun 23, 2021•28 min
Why do so many women hesitate to invest in ourselves? We’re willing to spend our time and money on other people and things but don’t give our own vision the same regard. So, how can we learn to invest in ourselves and the things want to build—without feeling bad about it? Ami Thakkar Raval is the host of Tuckered Out with Ami Thakkar , a podcast celebrating South Asian trailblazers and experts from around the world. An attorney by trade, Ami earned her law degree from DePaul University in Chicag...
Jun 16, 2021•30 min
A lot of entrepreneurs make the mistake of creating a job for themselves rather than building a business. But you can’t grow to the next level if you’re trying to do it all yourself. And Leslie Hassler contends that with the right systems, you can work fewer hours and scale your business at the same time! Leslie is the Business Strategist behind Your Biz Rules , a coaching practice that guides women-owned, service-based businesses into more profits, cashflow and success. Leveraging her 12-plus y...
Jun 09, 2021•30 min
Are you overwhelmed by your child’s behavior? If your kiddo responds to you (as well as their teachers and other kids) with defiance and disrespect, there are strategies you can implement TODAY to respond to their intense emotions and inspire them to listen and cooperate as you solve problems together. Rebecah Freeling is the Child Behavior Expert behind Wits’ End Parenting , a coaching platform that helps parents resolve their kids’ challenging behavior quickly and in a way that empowers everyo...
Jun 02, 2021•29 min
Do you feel stress when it comes to your finances? Many entrepreneurs struggle with the bookkeeping part of running a business. But what if you could get sexy with your numbers? What if you understood the fundamentals of money in a way that would make your life a lot easier? Margo Masri is the Founder of MM Accounting and CFO Solutions , a bespoke accounting and payroll services firm that has served thousands of businesses since its inception in 2003. Margo leverages an understanding of advanced...
May 26, 2021•29 min
As women, we often define ourselves based on our relationships with others. We try to be good mothers, daughters, wives… And in trying to live up to the expectations of what we SHOULD be, we get locked in our heads and lose ourselves. But Lora Cheadle is all about stripping off our labels and reconnecting with our bodies and with Spirit—through the sensuality and fun of burlesque! Lora is a former corporate attorney turned Life Choreographer and Female Empowerment Leader on a mission to reconnec...
May 19, 2021•29 min
Are you stuck in a scarcity mindset, believing that you have to make a living to survive? Sabine Messner contends that there is a significant difference between making a living and truly living, and she wants you to use your wicked smarts and innate creativity to achieve financial liberation. So, what if abundance is your birthright? What if money DOES grow on trees when you’re aligned with your Soul’s purpose? Sabine is the Human Design Consultant behind Soul Purpose Branding and Soul Purpose W...
May 12, 2021•29 min
We are in the midst of a massive wave of awakening. And if you’re having your first spiritual experience right now, you may feel like a deer in headlights. So, where can you turn for support as you grow into consciousness and begin to uncover the inherent gifts that are your birthright? How can you make space for the sacredness of your creative power? Lori Andrus is the Artist and Soulful Traveler behind Crystal Shaman School , a platform that helps people unearth their inner wisdom and recreate...
May 05, 2021•29 min
What’s in a name? Sharón Lynn Wyeth contends that it reveals our character, personality and preferred learning style. And once you understand how to interpret names through Neimology®Science, you can start living your purpose and making better decisions for your business and in your personal life. Sharón is the Creator of Neimology®Science , the study of the placement of the letters in a name. She serves entrepreneurs in naming new products or businesses and helps individuals understand themse...
Apr 29, 2021•29 min
We’re programmed to pursue a career that focuses on a single skill set and save other interests for evenings and weekends. But what if we could bring ALL of ourselves into our work? What if the intersection of our varied interests and abilities is where our true genius lies? Jennifer Parker-Brown is the thought leader behind House of Preeminence , a magazine for ‘ambitious women entrepreneurs and the men who uphold them.’ Jenni P also serves as an International Success Alignment Strategist, help...
Apr 21, 2021•28 min
Change is hard, especially if you’re battling binge eating. But saying no to a craving doesn’t have to be a colossal feat of willpower. In fact, curiosity is the best way to create conscious change. So, what does it look like to build a new habit by way of creativity and experimentation? Harriet Morris is the creator of The Shift Inside , a platform designed to empower women to achieve a 95% drop in binge eating without feeling deprived. Known as The Eating Coach, Harriet leverages a combination...
Apr 14, 2021•27 min
