What in the world would change if you said what you wanted to say? What’s stopping you? Jessica Sato is the Business Strategist behind Jessica Sato Consulting , a firm that helps female founders use their voice to express their big idea and use it as their competitive advantage in their business. Jessica is also a TEDx speaker coach, helping entrepreneurs and other thought leaders step onto the stage with confidence, clarity around their big idea, and a commitment to change the world. On this ep...
Sep 27, 2023•28 min
If you’re living through a challenging time, it may feel like this is the end of your story. But Maria Costanzo Palmer contends that the most beautiful part of a tiger is their stripes. And living through difficulty is how you earn those stripes and develop the resilience it takes to be successful. Maria is the coauthor of the 2021 Page Turner Award Finalist On the Rocks: The Primadonna Story , a book about the rise and fall of her father, an A-List restauranteur. Maria is also a successful food...
Sep 20, 2023•28 min
Is life happening to you? Or are you in the driver’s seat? We all have the power to lead with intentionality and design a life we love. But how do you take the first steps? Shana Francesca is the creator of Concinnate , a platform that focuses on intentional leadership and life design. Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention, honor our place as part of a global community and accept ourselves as the author of our story. On this episode of Wick...
Sep 13, 2023•28 min
When people find out that Gina Mitchell’s son, Sam, is autistic, they often say, ‘I’m so sorry about that.’ And that bothers Gina. Yes, having a neurodivergent child is challenging. But Sam is not broken, and his differences are nothing to be ‘sorry’ about. So, when Sam’s podcast started to gain attention, Gina saw an opportunity to help people understand what autism is—and what it isn’t. Gina is a career educator and President of Autism Rocks and Rolls , a 501(c)(3) dedicated to breaking the st...
Sep 06, 2023•28 min
What are the benefits of being multilingual? If you ask Thouria Benferhat , learning a language opens you up to the culture and allows you to embrace a whole new group of people. And anytime you greet someone in their own language, they open up to you in a new way. Thouria is a polyglot language teacher, translator and writer who has served Arabic, French, English and Spanish language learners of all ages since the 1970s. She taught Arabic for the United Nations Language Program at its New York ...
Aug 30, 2023•28 min
Smart, successful women know how to use our heads. But getting stuck in the thinking mind often prevents us from experiencing healthy sex and pleasure. So, how do you get out of your head and into your body? Tilly Storm is a holistic sex and intimacy coach for female millionaires and millionaire wives seeking epic sex and connected relationships. Host of The Multiorgasmic Podcast since 2017, Tilly is recognized as one of the Top 20 Sex Coaches in the World. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Wome...
Aug 23, 2023•30 min
How is unprocessed trauma impacting your life? For many women, trauma manifests as triggers in our closest personal relationships. And trying to suppress the emotions that come up when we’re triggered leads to mental, emotional and physical exhaustion. But what if there’s a way to see trauma an opportunity? Sunitha Sandeep is a trauma-informed transformative coach who helps high-achieving women overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout and fear to achieve professional success and deep personal fulfil...
Aug 16, 2023•29 min
As entrepreneurs, we’re pressured to keep leveling up. To grow from five to six to seven or even eight figures. But how is this never-ending pursuit of MORE working for you? Are you starting to feel exhausted? How do you continue to make money without sacrificing your health in the process? Business Strategist Emily Kristofferson helps entrepreneurs get to the next income tax bracket without burning themselves out. Emily has ten years of experience supporting online businesses, and she is dedica...
Aug 09, 2023•30 min
Are you looking for new ways to market your business? One powerful strategy for promoting your products and services is to create a community among your clients or customers, cultivating a space where they can gain new insights and share ideas with one another. But what does that look like in practical terms? And how does building a community like this help grow your business? Jack Foster serves as Chief Marketing Officer at WorkRamp , the leading all-in-one Learning Management System or LMS for...
Aug 02, 2023•29 min
Are you stopping your small business from growing because you’re worried about having employees? Yes, there are legal requirements associated with hiring, as well as tax implications and other compliance issues. But a basic knowledge of human resources or the support of an HR specialist can help you expand your business without getting into hot water! Julie Waters has 20 years of experience as an HR professional, serving companies in Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida and Washington. Julie is also...
Jul 26, 2023•28 min
Consistent bullying not only affects a child’s academic performance and school experience, it has a lasting emotional and psychological impact. Left untreated, bullying can even be detrimental to their physical health and make relationships more challenging. So, what is the most effective way to address bullying? Patricia Stahl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience as a therapist specializing in social anxiety. After years of hearing clients talk about their childhood ...
Jul 19, 2023•28 min
Truck drivers are a gravely underserved community in the health and wellness space. And solutions that work for the rest of us simply aren’t practical for someone who spends most of their time on the open road. Hope Zvara is the yoga, movement and lifestyle expert behind Mother Trucker Yoga , a program that has helped thousands of drivers go from being in pain and out of options to feeling good again. A leader in the trucking industry, Hope’s pragmatic approach to health and fitness offers truck...
Jul 12, 2023•29 min
Are you living in alignment with what you say you want for your life? Or are you making excuses? What if the only thing really stopping you is YOU? Karen Briscoe is the life and productivity coach behind the 5 Minute Success Podcast and author of Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day . Karen also happens to be a top-performing real estate agent, serving as Principal Owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group, one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Realtor Teams in the US. On this episode of Wi...
Jul 05, 2023•29 min
Is stress taking a toll on your health? Are you still telling yourself you don’t have time to make YOU a priority? After a challenging move from Barbados to Miami, Sophie Teixeira De Abreu was struggling. She was overworked, she wasn’t sleeping, her hair was falling out, and she was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. Determined to heal naturally through food and lifestyle changes, Sophie made time to attend the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), one of the world’s most respected ...
Jun 28, 2023•28 min
Is there any way to stop a bad mood from hijacking your day? What if you could shift from emotional chaos to a sense of calm quickly and easily with a simple mindfulness practice? Julie Potiker is the creator of Mindful Methods for Life , a teaching platform that helps people bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Julie is also a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and graduate of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at UC San Diego, among many other trainings and certif...
Jun 21, 2023•28 min
In the corporate world, men often earn significantly more than women in comparable roles. The gender gap is even wider in startups. The average investment in women-led companies is $935,000 versus $2.1M for businesses founded by men. And it isn’t because men are more qualified or more intelligent. It’s because they tend to be more confident. So, what can women do to own our worth? How do we recognize and articulate the value we offer with confidence to earn what we deserve? Bryony Cooper serves ...
Jun 14, 2023•28 min
Do you struggle with public speaking? Is that struggle keeping you from growing your business? Or getting to the next level in your professional career? What if you could overcome those fears for good, without scripts or excessive rehearsing? What if you could speak in public with confidence and sound like yourself? Julia Kraft is the founder of Speak to Inspire , a company that has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals and hundreds of companies in the art of public speaking. Juli...
Jun 07, 2023•28 min
Women face a disproportionate number of challenges in the world of work. So, what can we do to achieve our full potential and get the recognition we deserve? How do we grow into the leaders we are meant to be? Helen Appleby is a women's leadership expert who has helped hundreds of women step into their power and write their own rules for success. She is also the author of The Unwritten Rules of Women’s Leadership: Step Into Your Power, Write Your Own Rules and Succeed in Your Career . On this ep...
May 31, 2023•28 min
Are you dealing with anxiety? Sleep issues? Headaches? Trauma? Pain? Or even heartbreak? If you’re struggling, but you’d rather not turn to pharmaceutical drugs, micro-doses of Amanita muscaria mushrooms might be the answer. Amanita Dreamer suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks and spent a decade on benzodiazepines before she found the Amanita muscaria mushroom, and it saved her life. Since then, Amanita has developed a robust knowledge around the safe use of Amanita mushrooms for heali...
May 24, 2023•30 min
Are you dimming your light to make the men in your life more comfortable? Becoming aware of your own internalized misogyny is the first step in eradicating it. The second step is to demand better. Natalie Katona is the host of To All the Men I’ve Tolerated Before , a weekly podcast that explores everyday misogyny. Through the podcast, Natalie is working to manifest a more inclusive, safer future for everyone, built on radical honesty and less tolerating. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, ...
May 17, 2023•28 min
Do you feel like you have to be productive to earn your place in the world? In a society that reveres masculine energy, women often feel like we have to keep doing to be loved, accepted or respected. And that leaves us exhausted, resentful and reactive. But there is another way of being that better aligns with the divine feminine and allows us the sovereignty to make our own decisions and live free from the interference of others. Dr. Rima Bonario, ThD , is a Dream Weaver and Soul Coach who supp...
May 10, 2023•29 min
In 2012, Stacey Magovern got the idea for Point Blank Safety Services , a business that would facilitate off-duty work for police officers. And for two years, the business was in a holding pattern. Stacey formed an LLC and had business cards printed, but Point Blank was struggling to gain traction. Then, in 2014, Stacey got a package addressed to Point Blank Safety with a $1.5M contract for a highway construction project. Stacey went from working as an outside salesperson to running a multimilli...
May 03, 2023•28 min
When the Toronto landfill closed in 2002, the city started sending its garbage to Michigan in trucks. 1,000 18-wheelers every week. But Cathy Nesbitt had an environmentally friendly solution for Toronto’s trash. And she turned her climate activism into a composting business. Cathy is the multi award-winning environmental innovator and health advocate behind Cathy’s Crawly Composters , a platform that teaches people how to compost indoors using worms that convert food waste into nutrient-rich fer...
Apr 26, 2023•28 min
"Virtual engagement is more than just clicking. It involves cognitive connection and affirmation to keep the ball rolling for successful virtual events." - Diana Howles More and more events are being adapted to a virtual format, from virtual conferences and trade shows to online networking events, virtual product launches, and online classes and training programs. However, successful virtual events don't just happen. They require intentional engagement strategies, and a deep understanding of par...
Apr 19, 2023•30 min
"One teacher's class read book three about community service and wanted to do every chapter in their own community. That's exactly what I want." - Sandy Ciaramitaro, author of The Good Eggs children's book series How can we raise the next generation of individuals who can make a difference? It begins with nurturing compassion and instilling values to help raise a generation of empathetic and service-oriented individuals to create a better future for our communities and the world. My guest today ...
Apr 12, 2023•29 min
The #MeToo movement sparked a global discussion around sexual harassment in the workplace, inspiring women all over the world to share their experiences. But how do we shift from talking about what’s happened to addressing harassment in the moment? How do we speak up in an effective way to create a more respectful workplace moving forward? Elaine Lyerly is the CEO of the Lyerly Agency, an award-winning brand marketing and PR firm. Karen Teller, MBA, is an investor in women-led startups with 30 y...
Apr 05, 2023•29 min
"When I look back on my success, nine out of ten startups fail. What helped me beat the odds was my ability to tune into people, inspiring them to take action and make a better world," - Lisa D.Foster Plastic has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, but its convenience has come at a high cost. Millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped into our oceans and landfills every year, causing harm to wildlife and ecosystems. By 2050, it's estimated that there will be more plastic in the oceans than f...
Mar 29, 2023•29 min
Did you know that 25% of a student’s college entrance rating is based on their essay? It’s more important than GPA or test scores. And a well-written college essay can translate to tens of thousands of dollars in guaranteed scholarship money. Christy Sharafinski is Founder of Easier College Essays , a service that helps high school students craft college essays that tell their deepest story and complete college applications in a timely, low-stress way. Christy supports students and their parents...
Mar 22, 2023•29 min
What does it look like to build a business grounded in your ethics? Lou Elliott-Cysewski is committed to equity and environmental stewardship. And she translated these values into a mission-driven, multimillion-dollar company. Lou is Cofounder and CEO of Coolperx , the first climate net neutral promotional products company in the world. Lou’s team is on a mission to transform the swag industry from toxic polluter to a sustainable, brand building force that supports people and planet. On this epi...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min
If you’ve invested time or money in something, it can be hard to let go. But this sunk cost fallacy is what keeps a lot of entrepreneurs stuck in what’s not working. So, how do you honestly assess what’s happening in your business and shed the things that interrupt your flow? Jessica Mead serves as Founder and CEO of Brandlync, Managing Partner of Drivonic and Cofounder of The Epek Companies and Mead Holdings Group. Together, Jessica’s businesses have a combined valuation of $100M, and she is an...
Mar 08, 2023•30 min
