Extraordinary Women Radio with Kami Guildner

Today I am happy to have Christie Mann return to Extraordinary Women Radio for a second time to talk about developing your resiliency muscle. Christie is a best-selling author, executive coach, learning consultant, speaker, meditation teacher, and co-founder of UpLevel Productions. UpLevel serves more than 300 organizations equipping teams to lead more purposefully and bring more humanity into the workplace. She is also faculty of Co-Active Coaching and is an expert in training cadres of internal coaches, developing coaching cultures and organizational leaders to take a coach approach.  In This Episode: Christie talks about the challenges she experienced in the past couple of years, especially during the pandemic and resiliency contributed to the journey Why you should let your emotion have a voice  The importance of having a relationship with your business Her definition of resiliency  Why people do not develop their resilience muscle She talks about how she teaches managers of large organizations to see people who they truly are, versus just talking only about business and the result Why good leadership is grief management How to cultivate resiliency in ourselves and with others Why cultivating emotional leadership is important Her longing for people to slow down, connect more deeply and cultivate more joy Her collaboration with four different people from different social identities, different races, different genders, and different sexual orientations to create books with different emotions that are prevalent through these times Christie Mann has a Masters in Spiritual Psychology and holds a B.A. in Media Information and Technoculture. She is the creator of the best-selling emotional wellness children's book series; The Adventures of Lil' Sass; in awe of children's resilience and emotional flexibility, she champions adults' rights to have and express emotions. Learn more about her leadership development and coach training work by visiting www.uplevelproductions.com and join the journey to learn, love, and uplevel on The UpLevel Podcast "Resiliency is our capacity to recover quickly and effectively from setbacks and the ability to navigate with our own self-leadership.” ~Christie Mann To learn more about Christie you can visit her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter. Let's meet Christie Mann Christie Mann Show Notes

One of the things that have been top of mind for me recently is the concept of creating time prosperity and wealth prosperity in our businesses and life. I've been helping my clients in my Scale, Grow and Impact Platinum Mastermind create these building block foundations that expand their capacity to scale their revenue, their impact, and their time. I love what's happening in their businesses, and today I want to share how I've built this into my own business, and how my clients are following the same pathway. In this episode: I talk about the year-end planning that I do in business Why it is important to lead with love How I got off the rushaholic treadmill The importance of building a scalable business model from the very beginning of your business and how that leads to wealth prosperity How shifting from time scarcity to time prosperity has been one of my biggest life lessons My experiment during my recent trip How time prosperity is a mindset opportunity How the business models in my business helped my clients' businesses grow exponentially as well How you can dance between soul and strategy in your business I share about my Soul+Strategy Planning Retreat for 2023 being held on December 20th. I believe women's voices matter. I am a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. My entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led me to discover my purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. I weave soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping my clients up-level their businesses. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, I guide my clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. My soulful spirit leads my clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. I am the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. My podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. I have featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. I am the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. I was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. “Switching from time scarcity to time prosperity was perhaps one of my greatest lessons in life.” ~ Kami Guildner To learn more about me, my work, and how I can support you and your business, check out my website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with me,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy my book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (episode 279)  

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to Kris Ward, founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day and a team building and systems strategist. She's passionate about helping entrepreneurs create businesses that support their lives rather than consume them. Kris is also a renowned speaker and has shared the stage with Jack Canfield, James Malinchak, and Joe Theismann, among others. In this episode, she goes over how to leverage your time, build a great team, and scale your business exponentially. After listening to this inspiring interview, you'll be invigorated and fired up to go after your next big win. In This Episode: Kris shares the story behind her mission: to create a movement of businesses that support your life rather than consume it. The foundational pillars that allowed her company to survive her absence as her husband battled colon cancer. What is the 60/40 Win Formula? The importance of building a team for your business and when to start What is the biggest myth about building a team? Why you need to document all aspects of your business The biggest mistakes she made when building her team How to use your calendar as a time bank account instead of keeping a to-do list that runs against the clock The power of having an effective team with a strong culture Kris Ward is an acclaimed podcaster, speaker, coach and founder of the Win The Hour, Win the Day philosophy. She's also the leading authority in leveraging your time and scaling your business. After the loss of her husband, Kris returned full-time to her work as a marketing strategist.  She was relieved that her business had not only survived her absence but was growing. Now, Kris has completely changed the landscape for entrepreneurs by sharing the successful practices that allowed her absence.   Kris has shared the stage with Jack Canfield - Chicken Soup For The Soul, Kevin Harrington original Shark from Shark Tank, James Malinchak -ABC's Secret Millionaire, Sharon Lechter - Rich Dad Poor Dad Co-Author and  Joe Theismann - NFL All-star and commentator to name a few.  Kris has also been featured on award-winning podcasts, radio and TV shows. You can hear Kris on her own podcast - Win The Hour Win The Day, where she has engaging conversations with dynamic guests covering a variety of business topics so you can get to your next win now! "You have three pillars in your business: Your time, your toolkits, and your team.” ~Kris Ward To learn more about Kris you can visit her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter.  Let's meet Kris Ward Kris Ward Show Notes

Today I am pleased to present a new solo podcast episode in which I explore the concept of time prosperity. One of the reasons I love the Christmas holiday season is that it gives me the opportunity to slow down and listen to my inner wisdom. I call it my soul time. In this episode, I share how to dance between soul and strategy in your business.  In this episode: The importance of weaving soul, strategy and community into your business Some year-end planning questions to help you listen to the whispers within How simplifying can lead to more time prosperity and wealth prosperity in your business Clarity in voice, vision and visibility leads to growth How to dance between soul and strategy in your business in your business planning moments The winner of the annual Firedancer Award is revealed I reveal the Ignite Conference's nonprofit benefactor I believe women's voices matter. I am a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. My entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led me to discover my purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. I weave soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping my clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, I guide my clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. My soulful spirit leads my clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. I am the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. My podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. I have featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. I am the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. I was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. “If we do not intentionally make space to slow down, we miss those opportunities to get the golden nuggets.” ~ Kami Guildner To learn more about me, my work, and how I can support you and your business, check out my website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with me,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy my book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to The Hive's founder, business coach, author and podcast host Dallas Travers. Dallas helps values-driven coaches build values centered businesses.  In This Episode: Dallas shares a prevalent practice within "talent agencies" on the dark side of the entertainment industry and how this inspired her to launch an actor marketing service Her journey as a coach and the shared trait of actors and coaches Insights from Dallas' Hive Mentorship Program  The importance of having an agile understanding of your dream client The power of referral marketing Wisdom on sales and her one rule for selling The Peloton approach to dealing with procrastination and overwhelm Dallas Travers began mentoring after her time working in Hollywood, where she taught actors the entrepreneurial skills they needed to acquire work without having a talent agent. She began to get noticed, and more people wanted Dallas and her exceptional coaching skills on their side. Dallas then started The Hive and her own podcast– Coaches On A Misson, where she helps purpose-driven coaches build values-centered businesses, and question the commonly accepted practices inside the online world to make an authentic impact without compromise. "When we are patient enough to take time to get the message out, selling becomes so easy, and scaling feels effortless." ~Dallas Travers To learn more about Dallas and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on Instagram. Let's Meet Dallas Travers Dallas Travers Show Notes

Today I am delighted to introduce Eva Jannotta, a thought leadership advisor, trainer, and founder of Medusa Media Group, a thought leadership consultancy and production company that provides thought leadership advisory and implementation services to North America's most recognized women entrepreneurs and business leaders in the women helping women economy. Their mission is to make women entrepreneurs more visible and sought after for their high-impact work.  In This Episode: Eva shares her insights on bland and generic thought leadership and the kind of thought leadership that resonates. Her personal journey to thought leadership; how coach Eleanor Beaton sparked this The two most common reasons why women get stuck in their thought leadership roles, and different strategies to strengthen your thought leadership The importance of trusting and listening to your own ideas Why story monopolies are detrimental, and her mission to spread different stories about what success looks like and how long it lasts in the world. The advantage of social media monogamy for women thought leaders The zone of joy vs. the zone of genius Discovering where your most creative energy resides How her incredible virtual roundtable conversations came about and how they have impacted her business. Eva Jannotta helps women defy the status quo, amplify their influence, and expand their wealth and power through thought leadership strategy, advisory, and marketing. Clients have included women entrepreneur's mentor Ali Brown, disruptive leadership consultant Charlene Li, diversity and inclusion advisor Stacey Gordon, and more. Her Big Audacious Goal is to end gender and racial discrimination. Eva grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her partner. Learn more at https://medusamediagroup.com/ "I often talk about thought leadership being a process, an evolution, a journey that never stops." ~ Eva Jannotta To learn more about Iman and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on LinkedIn. Let's Meet Eva Jannotta Eva Jannotta Show Notes

Today, I can not wait to introduce you to Iman Oubou, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, published scientist, and former beauty queen (Miss New York US 2015 and 2nd Runner Up at the 2015 Miss United States pageant). Through her diverse experiences in business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman has noticed gender inequalities in the workforce and a pervasive bias in how women are portrayed in print and digital media. This inspired her to found SWAAY in 2017 as a media-tech platform that provides content creation support and editorial tools to underrepresented voices and thought leaders. Oubou recently launched her new book THE GLASS LEDGE, which offers a disruptive guide to help women explore and resolve self-sabotaging beliefs that rob them of realizing their true potential.  In This Episode: Iman discusses her new book, The Glass Ledge, and how she found the right inspiration for it. Her reflections and revelations during the writing process She opens up about her struggles with depression and what helped her breakthrough  Her passion for elevating the voices of women who are creating change through storytelling. The motivation for starting her podcast, Women Who SWAAY, and the types of women guests she interviews  The story behind the creation of SWAAY Media How women subconsciously create self-imposed obstacles to achieving their goals She talks about why she changed her mindset from practical to spiritual. The critical role of influencing your own story vs. changing the world Why beauty and brains are not mutually exclusive The importance of being grateful for what you have Iman Oubou is a Moroccan American self-made entrepreneur, former beauty queen, and published scientist on a mission to change the women's media landscape. Through her diverse experience with business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman noticed gender disparities in the workforce and an omnipresent bias across print and digital media. She founded SWAAY, an all-in-one publishing platform for women, to champion the voices of female change-makers through the power of storytelling. Learn more at swaay.com. “The glass ledge, unlike the glass ceiling, refers to self-imposed barriers that many women impose on themselves.” ~Iman Oubou To learn more about Iman and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram. Let's Meet Iman Oubou. Iman Oubou Show Notes

Today I'm excited to introduce you to Tania Vasallo, CEO and Founder of The Courage To Be Happy, a Fortune 500 company that is a supportive community that empowers passionate, heart-centered women entrepreneurs around the world to become financially empowered so they do not have to depend on others. She grew up in Spain, with a Spanish father and an American mother. At the end of the dictatorship, she was constantly in search of freedom. Tania has worked on multi-million dollar campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Starbucks, AT &T Wireless, KFC, Samsung, and Nabisco. She has managed to earn a six-figure income despite only working 20 hours a week. Tanya's mission is to support and teach all independent women entrepreneurs and give them the tools and strategies to grow their money from a simple, practical, and spiritual perspective. In This Episode: Tania shares her story about growing up in a dictatorship and how that influenced her decision to become an entrepreneur. Her decision to leave the corporate world and start an agency with her husband Her journey of soul-searching and why Santa Fe was the right fit for her   Wisdom on healing your relationship with money and breaking through  Why you need to challenge your beliefs about everything How important it is for women to channel both feminine and masculine energy to achieve prosperity and abundance How to reprogram your brain for money matters  The biggest financial obstacles to women's prosperity and abundance Why her website is the perfect place to start your financial journey How the recession is an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to grow Tania Vasallo is the founder of The Courage To Be Happy, a safe and empowering community that encourages women entrepreneurs to be true to themselves and take control of their money and their lives. Growing up in Spain during the end of the Spanish dictatorship greatly influenced Tania, and made her yearn for freedom in all aspects of her life. Having had a former career in the arts, Tania began her business while juggling being a mother and saw incredible results very quickly, hitting 6k after just four years. Tania now helps women see the same success, and has made it her mission in life to empower women who feel like they don't have a voice to be able to stand up and stand in their power. “Money touches everything in this world. Why not learn to co-create with it?” ~Tania Vasallo To learn more about Tania and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on  Instagram or LinkedIn. Let's Meet Tania Vasallo. Tania Vasallo Show Notes

I've been spending some contemplative time this past month, reaffirming and connecting even more deeply to my vision & mission and the work I get to do with my clients. Over the next few episodes of Extraordinary Women Connect, I'm going to be sharing some of my wisdom about raising up your voice, visibility and your business! Today, I'm digging into the voice of you! In this episode: I share what's flowing to me, what I've learned through the pandemic, and how I've grown by helping others build impact and expansive growth with their businesses  How our work as leaders and entrepreneurs is going to change our world  The importance of taking care of yourself first and determining how your community needs you at this time  My core pillars of voice, vision, and visibility  Using "I am" statements to determine the essence of you - your passions, and your values  Tips on creating a brand that only you can own and the importance of removing archaic marketing formulas from your strategy  How to speak your client's love language  Attracting your soul clients by sharing the vision of what is possible Elevating yourself as a thought leader and determining the one message you want the world to hear  How to get people to stop, think, and do differently  The importance of giving people a roadmap to your most important message  I believe women's voices matter. I am a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. My entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led me to discover my purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. I weave soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping my clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, I guide my clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. My soulful spirit leads my clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. I am the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. My podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. I have featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. I am the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. I was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "When we show up in our genius we create impact with our voices." ~ Kami Guildner To learn more about me, my work, and how I can support you and your business, check out my website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with me,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy my book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (episode 272)

I've been spending some contemplative time this past month, reaffirming and connecting even more deeply to my vision & mission and the work I get to do with my clients. Over the next few episodes of Extraordinary Women Connect, I'm going to be sharing some of my wisdom about raising up your voice, visibility and your business! Today, I'm digging into the voice of you! In this episode: I share what's flowing to me, what I've learned through the pandemic, and how I've grown by helping others build impact and expansive growth with their businesses  How our work as leaders and entrepreneurs is going to change our world  The importance of taking care of yourself first and determining how your community needs you at this time  My core pillars of voice, vision, and visibility  Using "I am" statements to determine the essence of you - your passions, and your values  Tips on creating a brand that only you can own and the importance of removing archaic marketing formulas from your strategy  How to speak your client's love language  Attracting your soul clients by sharing the vision of what is possible Elevating yourself as a thought leader and determining the one message you want the world to hear  How to get people to stop, think, and do differently  The importance of giving people a roadmap to your most important message  I believe women's voices matter. I am a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. My entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led me to discover my purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. I weave soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping my clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, I guide my clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. My soulful spirit leads my clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. I am the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. My podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. I have featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. I am the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. I was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "When we show up in our genius we create impact with our voices." ~ Kami Guildner To learn more about me, my work, and how I can support you and your business, check out my website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with me,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy my book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (episode 272)

Today I can not wait to introduce you to Ryann, the CEO and Founder of Be in the Room. She's built multiple 7-figure businesses and has helped hundreds of women do the same.  Women have been drawn to her programs not only for her incredible expertise but also for the community and connection opportunities they find themselves missing in their everyday lives. You'll hear me say several times to her in this interview… you're speaking my love language. Today, her focus is on conscious leadership and helping women through their growth and development journeys. Ryann's mission is to create a space for women to come together and experience a sense of empowerment - and belonging - they've never experienced before. In This Episode: Ryann shares her personal journey of reinventing herself and the creation of Be in the Room Why she could not go back to just teaching sales anymore  Opportunities that came her way when she shifted from using her masculine energy to trusting her intuition The importance of conscious leadership The change in corporate America Why creating a community for women create a safe space for them to thrive The importance of building meaningful and impactful relationships  Her exciting plans for Be in the Room Ryann Dowdy did everything RIGHT in life. She had her dream job, a 6+ figure salary, married, kids, and a nice home... and still woke up one day feeling completely unfulfilled. She knew something wasn't right. She realized it was because she was chasing a dream that wasn't hers. As an expert in sales, she created a Facebook community of over 7,000 women looking to follow their dreams of starting a profitable business. Women began joining her sales training program not only for the incredible knowledge and results Ryann brought to the table but also for the amazing community of empowered women Ryann sought to create. As she found more success on her journey, Ryann realized she still felt alone and misunderstood by her peers. That's when she realized SHE herself did not have a community to come as the truest version of herself. Today, Ryann's mission is to create a safe space for every woman who has ever been told she's too much, too picky, too loud, too ANYTHING “ It's really about creating a place where community comes before competition.” ~Ryann Dowdy To learn more about Ryann and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Let's Meet Ryann Dowdy. Ryann Dowdy Show Notes

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to someone I love working with and who has impacted my perspective on how I want my money to matter. Shelly Schell is one of my amazing clients, my family's financial advisor, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Financial Strategist, Founding Partner at PRISM Financial Strategies, and the creator of Seasonal Finance, an educational program designed to motivate, inspire, and engage women with their money in a unique way. Shelly has been a financial advisor for 25 years and is passionate about educating women on how to integrate their purpose with their money. In This Episode: Shelly shares what led her to leave a large investment firm and start Prism Financial Strategies What starting a registered investment advisor (RIA) meant to her  Why she wanted to help women make better financial connections The impact of financial planning on your goals How to invest in companies that align with your beliefs Why she believes women can make a profound difference in corporate America The impact of Amazon's online orders on her children and how it shifted her perspective The ways Kami's Mastermind Group has supported her in her business Shelly's one message to the world Shelly Schell believes that when women invest in companies they believe in, our world will change. She helps women and their families enhance their relationship with money and meet their financial goals through education-based financial planning. With more than two decades of experience, she takes a lifestyle approach, tailoring investment solutions that match each client's beliefs and needs. She is a Co-Founder and Partner of PRISM Financial Strategies and the creator of Seasonal Finance, an online educational program designed to inspire women to get involved in investing and financial planning. In addition, Shelly is also a certified divorce financial analyst and helps individuals analyze the long-term financial impact of divorce. “Women who are empowered financially build a better world.” To learn more about Shelly and her work you can visit her website, or connect with her on LinkedIn. Let's Meet Shelly Schell. Shelly Schell Show Notes

 Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a friend, client, motivational speaker, executive leader, and cancer survivor, Diane Simard. This interview will give you insight into her unique journey and inspire you to stay driven and share your own story. In This Episode: How a traumatic experience caused her to turn inward  The epiphany she had in her early forties when she discovered she wanted to live with more peace in her life  Diane gets personal about her diagnosis with breast cancer and how this changed her life by catapulting her onto an unexpected journey Her experience in finding Behavioral Health Psychology  How journaling about her experience with cancer turned into a published book  Diane M. Simard is a survivor. Of angel investments made in companies run by inexperienced leaders. Of a father whose undiagnosed PTSD landed him in a psych ward when she was 5. But it was during a debilitating bout of vertigo during her year-long treatment for late-Stage III breast cancer in 2015 when she discovered her calling: To bring attention and resources to the life-long psychological trauma created by cancer. Diane's experience as a business executive, writer, and connector led her to seed-fund and launch the Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (COPE) at the University of Denver the night before her one-year survivor anniversary. COPE was her “life raft” that helped her find her voice, channel her trauma, and create impact. She is a motivational speaker and podcast guest; a patient advisor for a digital therapeutics company; and a producer of media projects, including her monthly blog, Mid-life Moxie. Diane was recognized as one of the inaugural Top 100 National Women in Business to Watch by Bizwomen.com and one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. Her multi award-winning memoir, The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer, was also named one of the best breast cancer books of all time. "Cancer is never invited, and cancer never leaves." To learn more about Diane and her work you can visit her website, purchase her book, connect with her on Facebook or LinkedIn. Let's Meet Diane Simard. Diane Simard Show Notes

Today, I can't wait to introduce you to the Queen of Bling, Natalie Mills. Natalie is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand-styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated to the United States and knows what it means to create the American Dream— from selling her handmade jewelry to neighbors at 8 years old to being named a best-selling product for 2020 on NBC. In this episode Natalie shares: Her rags to riches story of how she started and built a Luxury for Less Fashion Brand Wisdom on building brand working with influencers How spirit wisdom guided her to take a blind leap of faith to move to the US from S. Africa How she scaled her company when she moved into a market the size of the US, compared to the S. African market The importance of peace in our life Natalie Mills is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand – styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated to the United States and knows what it means to create the American Dream— from selling her handmade jewelry to neighbors at 8 years old to being named a best-selling product for 2020 on NBC. She has sold products on HSN, been awarded the Einstein Greencard Award (an achievement only given to the top 1% globally for her business mind!) and is recognized as a trendsetter and style leader in fashion with her signature “Bling” designs. She has dressed celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Lizzo, Saweetie and more. As a child from humble beginnings, she always had a passion for bling. The “Bling Queen” couldn't afford expensive jewelry and the pieces she could afford would just break apart, so she created quality jewelry that wouldn't break the bank. Their mission is to offer affordable glamour, sophistication and style while giving back to those less fortunate. As a child from humble beginnings, she always had a passion for bling. The “Bling Queen” couldn't afford expensive jewelry and the pieces she could afford would just break apart, so she created quality jewelry that wouldn't break the bank. Their mission is to offer affordable glamour, sophistication and style while giving back to those less fortunate. To learn more about Natalie, visit her at nataliemills.com, or follow her Facebook or Instagram.

 Today, I can't wait to introduce you to a true marketing and branding expert, the President and Founder of LV Jones Consulting, LLC - Tasha Jones. Her story will uplift and inspire you to step into the thought leadership space and remind you that the energy you exude is attracted back to you. In This Episode:  Tasha shares the story behind how she shifted from broadcast journalism to a career in advertising The importance of creating consistency and continuity across a brand Insight into her work redesigning what was the Stapleton Airport into a socioeconomic space that serves every life stage and endures through economic difficulties Tasha shares about the powerful blog post she released after George Floyd and the tremendous response she received Tips on leveraging your content to thought leadership status Why it's essential to show up with an intention for genuine connection Brand storytelling around diversity, equity, and inclusion Tasha Jones, President and Founder for LV Jones Consulting, drives diversity marketing strategy and campaigns for inclusive company brands.Ms. Jones leads in developing world-class integrated marketing strategy in order to tell a brand's story with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. Her approach helps shine a light on the importance of BIPOC representation in marketing messaging and visuals. Tasha Jones has served as Chief Marketing Officer for Mile High United Way, where she drove strategy for the organization's marketing efforts, working alongside their existing marketing team, bringing greater awareness to the nonprofit's programmatic work in strengthening untapped neighborhoods across a seven-county footprint. Never resting on her laurels, Tasha was strategic in positioning the former Stapleton International Airport redevelopment for two decades of growth. She led multiple agency teams and colleagues to refresh the newly named Central Park community brand, launch 12 neighborhoods, and craft new community messaging. One of Tasha Jones' most notable marketing successes involved the 2011 HGTV Green Home promotion where she managed to highlight the debut of new neighborhoods and the community's continued evolution. Ms. Jones is a public speaker at university events and national homebuilding conferences. She is also passionately invested in civic leadership through her involvement in a variety of community organizations that include serving on the board of directors for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Warren Village, and the Colorado Women's Chamber Foundation. Prior to joining Mile High United Way, Brookfield Properties Development and Forest City Realty Investment Trust, Ms. Jones worked in marketing and public relations for the University of Denver, and Global Marketing for the Vance Kirkland Museum and Prologis. A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, she received a degree in journalism and mass communications from Drake University. She enjoys dining out at Denver's foodie restaurants with her husband and their two kiddos. "One of our greatest responsibilities as leaders is to ensure everyone sees the same skyline." Tasha Jones To learn more about Tasha and her work you can visit her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Let's Meet Tasha Jones. Tasha Jones Show Notes

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of my amazing clients Dana Kirchmar who's broken boundaries for women in the aviation and aerospace industries. Now, she's working to help other women do the same. Dana is truly a rocket scientist. Who will introduce you to careers you never thought possible in STEM, inspire you to take risks, ask for what you want in life, and remind you to step outside your comfort zone while reinforcing that a personal life with fulfilling hobbies is crucial for self-fulfillment. In This Episode: Dana shares her one message for the world The different career opportunities in STEM many people have not considered The story behind how Dana entered the world of electrical engineering Insight into Dana's work on the first classified spaceship mission Dana shares the story of when she went to work for a startup aircraft manufacturer, where she designed and built an aircraft from scratch Diving deep into personal memories of the transformation she encountered about being released from a career after thirty years The realization that she had completely given herself over to her career The importance of not defining your whole self-worth by your career Dana shares the status of women in aerospace and aviation at the leadership level A sneak peek into her book that will be released soon Dana Kirchmar has 35 years' experience in the aerospace/aviation and telecom industries in both domestic and global companies, from entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 100 corporations.  Career highlights include participating on the launch team in mission control for the first classified space shuttle launch, calling “go/no go” for her specific system, flying to .97Mach in a corporate business jet during an autopilot flight test, and being on the headphones with test pilot for the first flight of a brand new aircraft that she helped to design. 30 years into a successful STEM career, Dana found herself unemployed and lost – questioning everything that she had believed about herself and not having the slightest idea who she was without her job to define her.  She realized that it was time to take a look at how she had gotten to this place and what she had given up while focusing on climbing the career ladder in a male-dominated and not particularly female-friendly occupation.  Dana is now channeling the lessons that she learned to enable young women to not only have wildly successful STEM careers but to not lose sight of their passions and to live the lives that they dream of. Ms. Kirchmar serves on the Board of Directors of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, noted as one of the top 10 aviation and space museums in the U.S and top 20 globally, as well as the Board of Directors of the Captain Jeppesen Foundation, the primary focus of which is providing flight scholarships to aspiring aviators.  Additionally, Ms. Kirchmar serves on the Colorado State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Industry Advisory Board and is active in supporting multiple organizations facilitating the progress of girls and women in STEM/STEAM education and careers. "My career defined everything about me, and I do not want other young women to have that same thing happen to them thirty years into their career." -Dana Kirchmar To learn more about Dana you can visit her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter.   Let's Meet Dana Kirchmar. Dana Kirchmar Show Notes

 Today, I'm excited to introduce you to Jill Keuth, a life coach helping women come home to themselves and live a more courageous life. You'll feel inspired after listening to this powerful interview where Jill shares her journey and tips you can start using today to shine brighter in your personal and professional life. In this Episode: Jill shares how she organically entered the world of coaching and how her mother has been an inspiration in her journey How motherhood changed her career trajectory The ways she worked through many identity crises Insight into her journey as a life coach The different ways she taps into courage and her true self Jill's one message for the world Tips on moving from your head to your heart The ways she's grown her business with divine purpose How she's expanding her offerings by hosting her first retreat Ways to trust the certainty within yourself Tips on saying yes to your potential   Jill Keuth is the founder of Be Courageously YOU and a Whole-Person Life Coach for high achieving, accomplished women who are rocking their professional lives and yet still feeling the need for something more in life. Jill leads them to become the empowered women they are in every area of their life and room they are in -whether it's the board room, courtroom, operating room, or living room.  She knows first hand the demands of our hopes and dreams, careers, marriages, motherhood, and the elusive “keeping up with the Joneses”. Jill delights in helping her clients experience more purpose, love, joy, and expansion, changing their lives and the lives of those around them. It is time that we stop being exhausted by our habits of perfectionism, people pleasing, over doing, and overachieving. It is time to remember who we have always been, step into the Truth of who we are, and live up to our fullest potential. Jill's passion for creating an equitable world, led her to starting an Anti-Racist Book and Accountability Group in May 2020. Her group,”Courage, Privilege, and Evolution,” quickly grew to over 50 women all desiring to step into awareness of our own privilege and racism, to begin to understand and see all the ways that a white supremacist society has helped us, harmed us, and shaped us so that we can be a part of dismantling the system, rather than supporting it. "When we tap into our heart and live our lives authentically. We show up to the wholeness of who we are." -Jill Keuth To learn more about Jill and her work you can check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook or Instagram. Let's Meet Jill Keuth. Jill Keuth Show Notes

 Today, I'm thrilled to share the three key components to growing your business - clarity, consistency, and courage. Recently I've been working with my mastermind clients to look at their mid-year results as we launch into the last part of 2022. I love this exercise because we are often in the work of doing and not reflecting on our success; this mid-year point often surprises even the best of us! They've boldly raised their rates to charge their true value, experienced sold-out retreats, manifested dream pilgrimages to the Camino de Santiago, and launched new brands serving their clients at the highest level. These are all conversations I've had in the past few months, and I can't wait to share more insights with you that will help you achieve the results you're dreaming of with tangible tips you can start integrating immediately! In this Episode: Kami reflects on work she's done with her clients this past year after mid-year check ins The importance of growing our businesses at the right pace in alignment with our personal growth Tips on expediting your growth by creating space for clarity, consistency, and courage How to get clear on your mission and vision Why it's essential to build a business you love with the right work life balance Kami shares why it's crucial to reclaim your truest self by doing soul work Why building a business takes consistency The importance of courage and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. Kami's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping her clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, Kami guides her clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. Kami's soulful spirit leads her clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. Her podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. Kami has featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. Kami is the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. Kami was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. “Building a business takes consistency. Over extended periods of time”. -Kami Guildner To learn more about Kami, her work, and how she can support you and your business, check out her website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with Kami,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy her book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Join Kami LIVE during the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference in Golden, Colorado - November 10-12! An opportunity tailor-made for the leaders who have been called to do more! At Ignite, we will break down the old, largely masculine ways of doing business and invite a more feminine, collaborative approach to expansive business growth and impact. Kami Guildner Show Notes.

Today, I'm excited to share a new solo podcast episode that will help you #RaiseUP your energy and your business. The energy that runs through your body, your space, and your relationships all resonates through your business and is either allowing you to shine in your brightest light or is dimming your brilliance. After listening to the advice in this latest episode  you'll be able to identify aspect of your business that aren't in align with your present goals so that you can release and transform your product and service offerings.  In this Episode: Kami shares her experience with energy training and how this study allowed her to shift her business to a higher level Why it is essential to listen to signs within your body The importance of movement in creating breakthroughs How to keep the energy of your business clean amongst the noise Why clearing out the old is vital to bringing new energetic shifts The importance of creating an energetic balance as CEOs of a business Tips on managing the energy of your business: audit, release, and transformation Her insight into managing your energy instead of managing your time Ways to release aspects of your business that are no longer serving your highest self Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. Kami's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping her clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, Kami guides her clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. Kami's soulful spirit leads her clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. Her podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. Kami has featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. Kami is the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. Kami was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "Your business has many sacred containers in which you serve up your magic." -Kami Guildner To learn more about Kami, her work, and how she can support you and your business, check out her website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with Kami,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy her book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Join Kami LIVE during the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference in Golden, Colorado - November 10-12! An opportunity tailor-made for the leaders who have been called to do more! At Ignite, we will break down the old, largely masculine ways of doing business and invite a more feminine, collaborative approach to expansive business growth and impact. Kami Guildner Show Notes.

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to a visionary helping others lead a life that transcends burnout and embraces well-being executive coach for women, Tracy Vozza. In this latest interview, you'll learn how to leverage practical tips that can help you in all stages of entrepreneurship. In this Episode: Teresa discusses her need to show up and never say no during her corporate career Her inner journey of self-discovery The importance of establishing boundaries Patriarchal society blueprints and the expectations these place on women Untangling her need for attention, accolades, and praise Signs a person is experiencing burnout The vicious cycles of burnout and tips on how to stop The importance of knowing when you have stepped into over care How genuine self-care is being in a state of renewal more than in a state of energy depletion Teresa's most significant lessons in growing her business Why time is sacred Teresa Vozza is a leadership expert, certified executive coach, and former Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of corporate experience, most recently at Allianz Partners as CHRO. She is highly skilled in leading change, building executive acumen, and communicating with impact. She is a go-to coach for highly accomplished corporate professionals who are looking to seriously up level their impact...and love the process. As a consultant and coach, she has worked both one-on-one and in group format with senior teams and professionals from Manager to CEO. In addition to her work with established leaders, Teresa is a certified change agent (CCA) and completed her Change Leadership certification in 2018. She has led several organization-wide transformations spanning from organizational restructures to technology infrastructure changes. Teresa trains, coaches, and advises leaders in how to organize and adopt the most optimal business readiness change management plans using a people-centred approach. "I knew how to do. I did not know how to be." -Teresa Vozza To learn more about Teresa and her work check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Teresa Vozza. Teresa Vozza Show Notes.

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to Sacred Walker, the CEO of Kuumba Health. She's hailed by audiences worldwide as a gifted orator, charismatic presenter, visionary leader, and executive coach. Sacred Walker speaks about resilience, the capacity for all to thrive when transforming internal and external stressors into success thru facing the internalized judgments, biases, and doubts people face daily. After listening to this empowering interview, you'll take away a fresh perspective on burnout, self-care and much more! In this Episode: • Sacred Walker shares how she's committed to transforming the mind, body, and spirit experience by helping other women live a life they love • Tips on turning your pain into your superpower • How tuning in and slowing down actually became her savior • Healing through art, storytelling, and dance • The power of playwriting development which allows people to embody specific roles before fully stepping into them • The importance of looking to your archetype now and determining whether that is helping or hurting you • Her commitment to healing generation trauma • The empowering aspect of body wisdom, especially if we tap into it as a collective • How burnout leads to stress eating, over-spending, and making impulsive decisions • The difference between the little b and BIG B of burnout Sacred Walker is a master facilitator and the CEO and Lead Holistic Trainer of Kuumba Health, a multi-service wellness and leadership institute for rising and seasoned caring professionals, to infuse well-being into their own daily lives and to stay connected to the vision that called them to the profession in the first place. As an immigrant from Kingston, Jamaica she is no stranger to the journey of healing from the impacts of emotional and physiological, and she share her own journey today of how she healed using the arts, storytelling, and dance. Her life's journey is to foster affirming wellness and leadership spaces across campuses and companies where care comes full circle by healing divides, infusing well-being, and fostering leadership. "The number one blocker of our brilliance is burnout." -Sacred Walker To learn more about Sacred Walker and her work check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Let's Meet Sacred Walker Sacred Walker Show Notes.

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to a dear friend, celebrated Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference speaker, and fearless leader paving the way for modern women, Charisse Sisou. If you know her, you already love her, and if you aren't familiar with her work, you will be captivated by this latest interview. In this Episode: Charisse shares how unity and collective energy are fueling change right now The importance of connection, community, and collaboration How everything is rooted in the body The value in considering why our story is not just our own but also encompasses the generations that lived before us Charisse dives deep into her interdimensional self and why we can all benefit from self-actualization Tips on tuning into your body for the answers you seek The importance of grounding yourself and not seeking external validation Charisse shares her ancestral wisdom How to tap into the energy and guidance that is already present around you Tips on providing yourself with compassion and patience when making shifts as an entrepreneur A modern-day priestess to women who lead, Charisse Sisou is an intuitive, speaker, messaging expert, award-winning bellydancer, and author, who brings (r)evolutionary tools, insights, and inspiration to break through barriers and transform your business and life—with humor, grace and soul. As an Amazon-bestselling author and speaker, she's reconnected thousands with the hidden reserves of energy, intelligence, and healing that reside in the body, tapping 10+ years' as a nationally award-winning bellydancer. As founding Queen of the Claim Your Message Copy and Content Agency, she's supported entrepreneurs and executives to tell their stories, share their gifts, and attract the clients, community, and opportunities they desire. And as a conduit for ancestral and indigenous wisdom, Sacred Feminine energy, and unconditional love, Charisse weaves these ancient threads into a new model of leadership, balanced with the feminine. "We are evolving as a collective. We are learning to co-create with each other, with the universe, and with our ancestors." -Charisse Sisou To learn more about Charisse and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Register for the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where Charisse will join us as a speaker! Let's Meet Charisse Sisou. Charisse Sisou Show Notes.  

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Jessica Sato a true change-maker who will help you stand out above the noise. Jessica is the head speaker director for TEDx Franklin, a TEDx Breckenridge speaking coach, and she's joining us at the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference in November. In this Episode: Jessica shares her journey from college to climbing the corporate ladder and then finally leaving her job to start an entrepreneurial journey where she helps leaders grow to their highest self The importance of building an exit strategy and putting specific systems in place before stepping into entrepreneurship The magic of TEDx Talks and how they help people share big ideas How TEDx Talks are rooted in something relevant and timely for a particular location The importance of knowing what you truly want to say Why you should strip away expectations and find a way to express something you care very deeply about in life The beginnings of the BIG IDEA How the thing you care most about is your big differentiator Jessica Sato is the CEO of Jessica Sato Consulting, a business strategy and coaching firm that helps female business owners simplify, streamline, and be more strategic, so they have more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment on their terms. She does this by helping women leverage the unique power of their story, values, and voice to set themselves apart and sell with confidence. Jessica is the head speaker director for TEDx Franklin and a TEDx Breckenridge speaking coach, and she's passionate about helping people share their big idea while rocking that Red Dot. "I've really fallen in love with helping women, in particular, navigate big transitional moments, especially leaving the corporate space and starting their own businesses. -Jessica Sato To learn more about Jessica and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Register for the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where Jessica will join us as a speaker! Let's meet Jessica Sato. Jessica Sato Show Notes.

Today, I'm excited to introduce you to someone who's played a significant role in helping the success of my own podcasting journey. Alex Sanfilippo is the host of Podcasting Made Simple and the founder of PodPros.com - one of their popular services being PodMatch, a tool I use to this day to get myself and clients booked on more podcasts as a way to increase our voice and visibility. He not only shares valuable advice in this interview. He'll share even more in November as a keynote at the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference. In this Episode: Alex shares how he entered the world of podcasting as a way to leave his 9-5 and step into entrepreneurship Why podcasting should be a part of your business How his different software benefits podcasters The launch of his new software Podcast Lottery, which lets you pick a number, and if selected, you win reviews from other members on the platform Why podcasts are easier to find than ever before thanks to improvement in search results found on different platforms like Apple and Spotify Alex's take on how business has changed since the pandemic A sneak peek into his presentation at the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where he will be teaching guests how to launch a podcast that succeeds long term The importance of empathy and responding in a way that adds value to people's lives Alex Sanfilippo is the host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple. He is also the founder of PodPros.com, a software company focused specifically on the podcasting industry. Alex and his team have created popular services like PodMatch, a service that matches podcast guests and hosts together for interviews, and PodcastSOP, a project management tool that helps podcasters keep up with their episode releases. To learn more about Alex and his work, check out his website. You can also connect with him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.  Register for the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where Alex will join us as our keynote! Let's Meet Alex Sanfilippo. Alex Sanfilippo Show Notes.  

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a true inspiration, Keri Murphy. She lights up the room and screen with a magnetic on-camera presence which she brings out in others through her teachings. You'll love hearing her expertise in media and business as she shares a heart-warming interview packed with advice you can start using right away to connect with your ideal clients through video. You can also learn from her live as the 2022 Extraordinary Women Ignite Keynote.  In this Episode: Keri shares her entrepreneurial journey that began in her early twenties The importance of investing in yourself and your dreams Why it's essential to be adaptable and shift when needed as a business owner Keri's “It Factor” training tools and how to leverage them for yourself Tips on authentically using video Why getting on camera is a muscle you need to flex and a mindset shift How to talk through the camera lens instead of to the camera lens The importance of committing to being your authentic self and letting your light shine Why taking a step back and discovering who you truly want to be will help you build a timeless brand The CEO and founder of Inspired Living, Keri Murphy is committed to empowering people all over the world to “Dream it. Live it. BE it!” This international speaker, media expert and business mentor honed her expertise in the entrepreneurial field for over 23 years and on-camera for over 3 decades. Her company specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to be seen, be known and be paid for their brilliance using video to catapult their business. A veteran of television with appearances on MTV, E!, FOX and NBC (to name a few), Keri brings her hard-worn entrepreneurial knowledge and on-camera expertise to her clients through public speaking, mentoring and her Inspired Living TV web series, helping entrepreneurs stay inspired and informed on what it takes to build a multi 7- figure brand. She was chosen to be a mentor for the prestigious Branson Centre of Entrepreneurs and was a member of Ali Brown's Premier Group. Murphy, along with her incredible team of expert coaches, has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs from around the world solidify their message, increase their visibility, and make a greater impact on the planet. The company's signature “IT Factor” training is the most sought out on-camera training for entrepreneurs in the US and had been featured on CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and many more. Keri is a warm, honest, funny and captivating teacher who can spot and cultivate the “IT Factor” in her clients and students—and help them shine on-stage, on-camera, and in their lives and businesses. "There is light; there are options, you don't have to be that statistics; you can learn how to elevate your brand, your voice, and your income. - Keri Murphy To learn more about Keri and her work, check out the website for Inspired Living. You can also connect with her via the company's Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube channel. Register for the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where Keri will join us as our keynote! Let's Meet Keri Murphy. Keri Murphy Show Notes

Today, I couldn't be more excited to introduce you to Carrie Freeman, the Co-CEO of SecondMuse, an impact and innovation company that builds resilient economies, and the 2022 Extraordinary Women Ignite Keynote! Now more than ever before, women are being called to raise up our voices, vision, and visibility. Carrie is leading with empathy and compassion. I couldn't think of a better speaker to uplift the conference and ignite a positive change in the attendees. In this Episode: Carrie shares ways to use technology; for good, collaboration, relationships, and to deepen the human connection The importance of environmental sustainability How to increase relational wealth Different approaches to support other people within our community Why education and equality are essential to raising the impact women can make in the world Ways to increase formalized opportunities for women Tips on how to give yourself permission and grace in the workforce Carrie's insight into being more intentional with decision making Carrie Freeman, the Co-CEO of SecondMuse, an impact and innovation company that builds resilient economies. Since 2012, she has been steering the global company's approach to finding and nurturing innovators dedicated to social and environmental good, and building supportive ecosystems around them. Its mission aligns with Carrie's fundamental belief in the infinite capacity for humans to learn and grow, and the potential for inclusive markets and businesses to massively scale positive change. Under Carrie's leadership, SecondMuse has run programs that define inspiring visions, build lasting businesses and unite people across the globe. Over the last decade, while growing 40% year over year, they've designed and implemented programs on 7 continents with 600+ organizations such as NASA, The World Bank, Pivotal Ventures and Nike. Her organization has prototyped 30,000+ solutions, enabled $325 million of investment to support ventures and generated $10B of social and environmental impact. Carrie's experiences at SecondMuse have strengthened her conviction that deep, sustained collaboration between governments, businesses, and the communities in which they operate, fosters innovation. "We can have all the technology we want in the world, but it is people that actually make the difference." -Carrie Freeman To learn more about Carrie and her work, check out the website for SecondMuse. You can also connect with her via the company's Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter account. Register for the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where Carrie will join us as our keynote! Let's Meet Carrie Freeman. Carrie Freeman Show Notes 

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a very special person who I've known for a large portion of my life Georgann Low (aka Bunny). Over the years I've always loved to spend time with her whenever she was in Colorado and hear her incredible stories. She's an artist, author, musician, and spiritual companion with a new book out now! In this Episode:  Georgann shares her journey of finding her inner light; the pathway she took to get to know and accept herself genuinely How turning off noise and distractions can help you show up more present  Why having a good sense of humor matters and allows us to dance through the struggles of life  Tips on finding your own inner light  The importance of showing up for yourself Why meditation matters and how this practice allows us to be more in tune with ourselves and the world around us Georgann's take on contemplative mysticism Georgann Low's been on the planet long enough to tell you that life only gets better as you get older. She was born and grew up (more or less) in Golden, Colorado, a tiny town surrounded by foothills. There Georgann dreamed, talked to stars, and danced around the town. Early on, she got the reputation of being wild and (mostly) lovable and funny. Her memoirs, DANCING ALONE and RESURRECTING BUNNY, are, of course, about her experiences after she left the joy and comfort of childhood and launched herself into the "real" world. Georgann's life got crazier and crazier and darker and darker as she got further and further from herself. At 28, she discovered meditation in Santa Fe, NM, and immediately began her spiritual journey home. The birth of her first child saved her from uninterrupted self-absorption. He and his brother and sister have been her teachers and her salvation. Meditation was difficult with all the hollering in her house, and Georgann longed for a day when she could be quiet. So when her kids grew up (more or less), she left her marriage and moved part-time to southern France, where she bought a tiny, stone farmhouse high on a hill. There she created a garden and learned to speak with her neighbors (and some birds!) Georgann would say it was blissful, but it was lonely. She danced alone, created art purely for its joy, and sang in nightclubs with some French musicians; but mostly hung out with herself reading Thomas Merton and meditating deeply. It took a while, but she began to embrace her solitude. Georgann now lives alone in a cottage with a lovely garden near the town where she grew up and next to three of her five grandchildren. Blissful - but not without the ongoing struggles with her shadow self. Even so, Georgann's back to that joy of being she had as a child. Georgann has discovered she is a being of light. We all are. As her 99-yr-old spiritual companion says, "All we have to do is remember." "We need to be present in this world at this time. We can't deny what's going on, we can't dwell on it, and we can't just lose ourselves in the news." –Georgann Low To learn more about Georgann and her work, check out her website or books Dancing Alone and RESURRECTING BUNNY: A Wild Child's Pilgrimage. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or listen to her music on iTunes. Let's meet Georgann Low. Georgann Low Show Notes

Today, I am happy to introduce you to Tracy Cherpeski an international executive coach and leadership development expert who works with physicians and practitioners to grow their business and help them get their time back. She'll change your perspective on how you view time and scheduling with her amazing advice. In this Episode: Time leadership vs. time management Tracy shares how to feel in control of the things within your command The 3 Pillars of Time Leadership: Discovery, Analysis, Action How to shut down noise and distraction to get things done The importance of trusting your intuition Tracy shares how to realistically create a list of things that need to get done each day Tips on finding where you're leaving money and time on the table to start collecting it Tracy shares time-blocking tips The importance of checking in with yourself Tracy L. Cherpeski - MBA, MA, CPSC, is a leading executive coach with over 15 years experience. Her expertise, professional experience and "coach tool kit" guide her clients to success in many areas of business and life. Her coaching and training programs offer integrated leadership, executive development, operations consulting and mindset mastery. Tracy has shared her coaching and workshops with corporations, government and non-profit organizations, small businesses and medical practices. Tracy is also host of the Entrepreneur Mindset-Reset Podcast where she interviews guests around the world from various industries and walks of life. Together, she and her guests explore success mindset, lessons learned, and wisdom gained through their entrepreneurial journey. Tracy serves clients from all over the U.S., to Norway, the UK, Brazil, China, Spain and Australia. Tracy's professional and personal philosophy: Survival is not enough; life is meant to be celebrated. "To me, inspired action means getting into a flow." -Tracy Cherpeski To learn more about Tracy and her work, check out her website, listen to the Entrepreneur Mindset-Reset Podcast, you can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Let's meet Tracy Cherpeski. Tracy Cherpeski Show Notes  

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Eleanor Beaton who is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1 million in revenue by 2030! She is the founder of SafiMedia - an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs. She shares amazing wisdom with us about grounding your business and scaling back to truly focus on the aspects of your company that will exponentially increase your revenue. In This Episode:  Eleanor shares her incredible path toward tuning into the wisdom of her business  The importance of wholeness and a grounding practice  How to effectively deal with limiting thoughts and challenges  Her philosophy map and tips for uniting the work we do daily with our larger vision  The importance of bringing coherence to the work that we do and the mission that we have  Her vision for female entrepreneurs and the Jewel Business Model How to balance the need for results with the need for standards  Eleanor shares the importance of simplicity and allowing ourselves to tune into the concept of constraint by focusing on a few aspects of our business  Eleanor Beaton was recognized as Canada's Leadership Coach of the Year in 2019 and the Winner of the 2022 Harry Jerome Award for Professional Excellence. She is also the host of the Power + Presence + Position podcast. Eleanor has reached millions of women worldwide, helping them unlock their leadership and entrepreneurial potential. Her work has been published or quoted in publications including The Globe & Mail, The Atlantic, CBC, Chatelaine, and more. Eleanor has spoken on women's leadership, entrepreneurship, and gender equity at conferences throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe. "Money and attention flow to the place of the highest clarity."  - Eleanor Beaton To learn more about Eleanor and her work, check out her website, listen to her podcast, you can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Youtube. Let's Meet Eleanor Beaton. Eleanor Beaton Show Notes  

 Today, I'm sharing my final solo episode of the four-part series. These solo episodes have been a look into my contemplations about what's different in our world today from even two years ago. It's time to tune into the new energy around us and connect deeper with ourselves, our community, and our businesses. In this week's episode, I share some of my best tips on how to resonate on a higher level and truly light your inner fire. In this Episode: Kami shares the spiral journey of entrepreneurship, finding the right mix between grounding and doing How to attract your soul clients and show up in your brightest light The 4 Principles of #RFactor How mindset and learning to control your thoughts can benefit your business The importance of nutrition, movement and connecting with our energetic body The benefits of curiosity and connecting with spirit How stepping into a community that lifts each other up will transform your business Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. Kami's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping her clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, Kami guides her clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. Kami's soulful spirit leads her clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. Her podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. Kami has featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. Kami is the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. Kami was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "This dance of evolution, as people as entrepreneurs, gives us space to pirouette between hearing our calling, stretching into new spaces, and coming back home." ”— Kami Guildner To learn more about Kami, her work, and how she can support you and your business, check out her website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with Kami,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy her book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (Episode 253) 

I'm so excited to share the third part of my four-episode solo podcast series this week. It's time to get visible! If you've been waiting in the shadows for people to reach out, the time is now to start showing up in your brightest light. People are waiting to find you, hear your expertise, and learn from you! In this week's episode, I share some of my best tips for increasing visibility in this new business world. In this Episode:  Kami shares how to craft that unique message you stand by through connecting with your soul's purpose How podcasts, stages, books, and social media raise your visibility The importance of using storytelling to stand out against the noise Building that know, love, and trust factor Ways members of her mastermind community increased visibility even during a pandemic and reached one hundred and thirty-five stages including a TEDx stage The importance of podcasting currently, 55% of the US population has listened to a podcast, up 55% in 2021 How to use podcasting to grow your events, grow your communities and build your brand's credibility Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. Kami's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping her clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, Kami guides her clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. Kami's soulful spirit leads her clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. Her podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. Kami has featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. Kami is the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. Kami was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "As women, we can add our inner light, that beacon of hope inside of us that allows us to become embodied leaders.”— Kami Guildner To learn more about Kami, her work, and how she can support you and your business, check out her website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with Kami,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy her book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (Episode 252)  

This week I am sharing mindful strategies to create a thriving business in this new world. I am passionate about helping my clients build businesses they love - while exponentially growing  their business, serving their soul clients and raising up their impact in the world. In today's episode I'm sharing some of my best tips on developing the right business model and offerings to serve your clients and your business. In this Episode: Kami shares how to build a business that provides, grows, and serves your ideal clients The importance of stepping into the universal flow of your business Using your vision as a foundation to step into visibility How to step up in more prominent ways with your business Stretching your mission to create a more considerable impact in your community Understanding the value that you deliver to your clients Developing the proper packaging, pricing, and balance in your life The importance of knowing the three stages of your client's journey Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. Kami's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping her clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, Kami guides her clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. Kami's soulful spirit leads her clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. Her podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. Kami has featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. Kami is the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. Kami was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "When we are in alignment with our purpose, we are in an ease and flow. We find clarity; we have expansion happening around us, and business feels easy.” — Kami Guildner To learn more about Kami, her work, and how she can support you and your business, check out her website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with Kami,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy her book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (episode 251)    

I've been spending some contemplative time this past month, reaffirming and connecting even more deeply to my vision & mission and the work I get to do with my clients. Over the next few episodes of Extraordinary Women Connect, I'm going to be sharing some of my wisdom about raising up your voice, visibility and your business! Today, I'm digging into the voice of you! In this episode: Kami shares what's flowing to her, what she's learned through the pandemic, and how she's grown by helping others build impact and expansive growth with their businesses  How our work as leaders and entrepreneurs is going to change our world  The importance of taking care of yourself first and determining how your community needs you at this time  Her core pillars of voice, vision, and visibility  Using "I am" statements to determine the essence of you - your passions, and your values  Tips on creating a brand that only you can own and the importance of removing archaic marketing formulas from your strategy  How to speak your client's love language  Attracting your soul clients by sharing the vision of what is possible Elevating yourself as a thought leader and determining the one message you want the world to hear  How to get people to stop, think, and do differently  The importance of giving people a roadmap to your most important message  Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. Kami's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, helping her clients up-level their business. With decades of leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and business growth expertise, Kami guides her clients to master their marketing, money, and mindset. Kami's soulful spirit leads her clients to unleash their magical manifestation powers and live out loud fueled with vitality and courage. She is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact on the world. Her podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People's Choice Awards and Feedspot's Top 100 Women Podcasts. Kami has featured guests such as Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin. Kami is the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose. Kami was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. "When we show up in our genius we create impact with our voices." — Kami Guildner To learn more about Kami, her work, and how she can support you and your business, check out her website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session with Kami,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy her book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Kami Guildner Show Notes (episode 250)

Today, I am so excited to introduce you to Brooke Lively, profitability expert and the president and founder of Cathedral Capital. She shares so much knowledge with us about turning your company into a profitable business, all based on her years of experience in finance! In this episode: Brooke's incredible journey from interning at a top investment banking firm as a high schooler to working in retail until she returned to graduate school at 35, and finally manifested her true purpose How to stop being afraid and start analyzing the numbers  Tools to help you when you don't know where to turn for financial information as an entrepreneur How asking the right questions is essential to understanding finances  6 key numbers that can make a 6-figure difference in your business Why understanding cash flow 6-8 weeks out is crucial to the financial forecast of your business  The importance of having an authorized credit card on file and how this allows business owners to take control of their finances  Brooke shares her Rule of Thirds and the percentage you should be taking home as the person responsible for the risk  Tips on tracking your whole conversion cycle, especially sales calls booked  Her expertise on conversion rates and also the importance of understanding your conversions by referral source  The fear that women entrepreneurs face around looking at and understanding numbers and how to shift it Brooke Lively is the CEO and Founder of Cathedral Capital, a team of CFOs and Profitability Strategists who help entrepreneurs turn their businesses into profitable companies. After earning her MBA in Investments and Corporate Finance, Brooke built a 7- figure company in under 2 years. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), she and her team, work with Hall of Famers, INC 5000 businesses, CEOs, and Small Business Owners. With expertise in growth management, creative problem solving and profitability strategy, Brooke has been named ‘Top 25 Women to Watch,'  2016 - 2020 Diversity Journal ‘Women Worth Watching', and ‘Fort Worth's 2016 CFO's of the Year'. She is a highly regarded international speaker and the author of several books, including an international best-seller. Brooke has been featured in international media including CNBC, Forbes, US News and World Report, Fort Worth Business Press, Authority Magazine and on podcasts such as Mission Matters, The American Bar Association Modern Law Library, and The Entrepreneur Way. "Business owners have a higher risk tolerance than employees, who do not. He who bears the risk should get the reward, so make sure you pay yourself." — Brooke Lively To learn more about Brooke and her work, check out her website. You can also buy her books, From Panic to Profit and 6 Key Numbers Every Entrepreneur Should Know to Achieve Peak Profitability, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Brooke Lively. Brooke Lively Show Notes

Today, I am so excited to introduce you to Carey Conley, the founder and owner of coaching business Infinity Corporation and bestselling author of Keep Looking Up. She has a ton of amazing insight on setting a larger-than-life vision for your life and has developed a visioning method that has helped hundreds of people live their best and biggest lives. In this episode: Carey's journey; from building her vision when she found herself not willing to fit the mold to manifesting her dream life to helping other entrepreneurs manifest their dream lives with her visioning method How to build your own rock-solid, bigger-than-life vision Tools to help you live with intention towards your bigger-than-life vision Carey's tips for connecting with community more intentionally A fun, visual exercise to help you find the right people for your front row, who will support your growth and help you make your vision come to life How vision has allowed Carey and her daughter to persevere through devastating tragedy in her life and the ways they have used their experiences to serve others Why faith has been crucial in Carey's journey and how it has allowed her to be easier on herself while staying on track toward her ultimate vision Building a legacy by including others in your vision Carey shares what has attributed to her success in business, including how to recognize when it's time to uplevel your circle Carey Conley was born and raised in Denver, CO. She now splits her time between Arizona and Oklahoma to spend time with her daughter, Laurel (27), and grandson, Pryce (1). Carey's experience of growing successful sales and marketing businesses for 20 years while raising her kids is an achievement on its own. She now owns her coaching practice, Infinity Corporation, for over ten years and has helped hundreds around the country and the world gain momentous success. She also co-authored a bestselling book called "Keep Looking Up" in 2019. Carey Conley's personal story is full of extraordinary success and devastating tragedy. She lost her husband and son to suicide 3 years apart and was able to be strong for her daughter and to live her purpose, which became her driving force. Those are the experiences that bring power to her message and help others achieve what they never thought was possible. Carey found her passion and ability to help men and women create, develop, and execute a rock-solid, bigger-than-life vision that propels them to succeed in all areas of life, including self-love, financial prosperity, a healthy lifestyle, caring relationships, a strong family, supreme confidence, and spiritual connection. Carey Conley now travels the world and the country to Virtual and Live events helping men and women professionally and personally build their self-empowering skills by using her vision methodology. She shows them how to shed past pain, fear, and hardship in order to manifest a beautiful life that's within reach. "If you don't have a vision that you want like air to breathe, the walls that you face and the personal growth you have to go through will stop you. You've gotta have that vision of something that you're willing to make those efforts for." — Carey Conley To learn more about Carey and her work, check out her website. You can also buy her book, Keep Looking Up: Transforming Grief Into Hope After Tragedy and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Carey Conley. Carey Conley Show Notes

Today, I am happy to introduce you to Afton Brazzoni, Founder of Scribe National and B2B brand and content strategist. She is not only amazing at content strategy, but she also grew her business from zero to multi-six figures in only two years! I loved talking to Afton and receiving the wisdom she had to share. In this episode: Afton shares her entrepreneurial journey, from corporate B2B marketer to successful business owner, and how it redefined stability for her Afton tells us her secret ingredients to moving from zero to multi-six figures in only a couple of years The work Afton is proudest of and why it's important to take the time to pause and celebrate our accomplishments Creating a content strategy that will keep your customers enthralled and what foundational piece you need before you even start the process Tips for developing strong messaging for a brand that resonates with your customers and what they want The importance of consistency in content marketing and Alton's advice for staying consistent with your content Tricks Afton uses to implement her content strategy with maximum success, including how to set up your content calendar Why storytelling matters, especially when you're looking to connect with your audience Afton is the founder of Scribe National. Scribe National works with B2B content marketers to dial up traffic, qualified leads, and sales, helping their clients amplify the voices of subject matter experts, position thought leaders, and give sales teams the backup they need to close deals. They ignite connections between brands and audiences in industries like SaaS, fintech, and hospitality tech, providing B2B content strategy and writing services to over 50 clients in 2+ years — the majority being repeat customers — including unicorns like Wealthsimple and others among Canada's 50 fastest growing companies like TouchBistro. "Before building out your content strategy, sit down and identify 5 business goals that your content should be driving towards. Then ask yourself, 'How is every piece of marketing content I create going to tie back to one of those goals?'" — Afton Brazzoni To learn more about Afton and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Afton Brazzoni. Afton Brazzoni Show Notes We're hiring a Digital Content and Marketing Creator! Apply by Friday, April 22, 2022! Full job posting: https://www.kamiguildner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Marketing-Manager-2022.pdf

Today, I am so excited to introduce you to Marla DiCarlo, Co-Owner and CEO of Raincatcher, which helps business owners buy and sell incredible companies. She shared some amazing insights on what it takes to get sellers to want your business and what practices to integrate into your business from day one! In this episode: How to integrate thinking about your business's exit from inception so you can maximize your impact Marla's journey from social worker to CEO of Raincatcher Why it's important for you to integrate an exit strategy into even the beginning stages of starting a business Marla's 8 Value Drivers that your potential buyers are going to be looking at The power of process flowcharts and how to use them in your business What the Switzerland structure is, what customer/employee/revenue concentration are and why they're important Why growth potential and differentiation are crucial when you want to grow and sell your business Marla's best advice for you to consider for the long-term well-being of your coaching or consulting business Why creating an impact is near to Marla's heart and how Raincatcher contributes to the small business community and how she can support you Marla DiCarlo is an accomplished CFO and business consultant with more than 30 years of professional accounting experience. As co-owner and CEO of Raincatcher, helps business owners get their business ready to sell so they find the best buyer and get paid the maximum value for their business. Marla has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a member of several professional organizations. From 2000 to 2008, Marla worked as Director of Accounting for an M&A and Investment group that specialized in the purchase, capitalization, and management of real estate and businesses in various industries. While there, she was responsible for new business deals, investments, and financing. She worked with groups such as Credit Suisse First Boston, ISS Group, Venture West Group, and Madison Dearborn Partners. In 2009, she opened Kaizen Business Results, a fractional CFO, accounting, and bookkeeping firm, to help small business owners understand the story behind their numbers and get to the next level. Marla is an accomplished speaker and has taught classes with her local SBDC and SBA, plus various lenders, and banking institutions. As a serial entrepreneur and small business owner, Marla has helped over 500 small business owners to grow and scale their business. "From day one, you can start to work on reducing owner dependency for the future by documenting processes and putting systems in place." — Marla DiCarlo To learn more about Marla and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Let's meet Marla DiCarlo. Marla DiCarlo Show Notes

Today, I am happy to introduce you to Keri Norley, the Wealth Alchemist, whose mission is to shift the wealth consciousness of the planet! It was amazing to jam with her about wealth mindset and so much more on today's episode. In this episode: Keri shares how she broke through her limiting money stories as someone who comes from generational wealth Tips for you to keep the wealth you manifest How you can create wealth that is aligned with your soul The differences between a wealth mindset and an abundance mindset The ways wealth can help you hold on to your manifestations and give you space to make choices Keri teaches us the basics about crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) and how they can create regenerative wealth for the majority while transforming how we do business Keri Norley is ‘The Wealth Alchemist'. She is an international wealth and soul-alignment activator, mentor, speaker, and author. She is the author of two books, including the international bestseller, ‘The New Wealth: Magnetise Abundance, Hold Your Wealth and Leave a Legacy'. She also has an international top-charting podcast, ‘The Wealth Alchemist' where she dives into all things Wealth and Money. She has a program called New Wealth from Crypto where she teaches you how to break free from the banking systems and create returns of 6-20% daily compounding interest in a safe and stable way. Your nervous system will love the way it feels to know your money is not going up and down and is still making you money every single day. Her mission and passion is to help shift the wealth consciousness of the planet. She is an American-Aussie living in Colorado and loves dancing and good-quality chocolate. "You can say, 'I want this,' but it's not until you decide that nothing else is possible that it will 100% happen." — Keri Norley To learn more about Keri and her work, check out her website, including the free 4-part Wealth Mindset mini-series. You can also listen to her podcast, The Wealth Alchemist, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Let's meet Keri Norley. Keri Norley Show Notes

Today, as we celebrate the Extraordinary Women Radio Five Year Anniversary, I am super excited to bring back today's guest, Dr. Lissa Rankin, for her second time on the podcast. Lissa is launching her new book, Sacred Medicine: A Doctor's Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing on April 5th, be sure to jump on today and pre-order the book, as you'll get some special bonuses! I am filled with gratitude for all of the wisdom she shared with us, including how her deep professional expertise crossing both traditional and holistic medicine, led her to completely overhaul Sacred Medicine's manuscript during the pandemic. She shares rich insight on the paradoxes of healing. In this episode: Lissa shares her experience with the polarization between the holistic wellness world and the conventional medicine world, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic How developmental trauma can lead to binary thinking, and how binary thinking can be unhelpful and even dangerous The importance of compassion for self and others when we face trauma The dark side of individualism Striking the balance between trusting your intuition and attunement to your external reality to make good decisions Opening conversations that encourage vulnerability, humility, and curiosity between polarized groups for shared learning and healing Finding doctors that bridge the gap between conventional medicine and holistic healing via the Whole Health Medicine Institute Recruiting doctors as your allies and partners in healing Lissa's quest for healing that took her on a journey around the world The wisdom of Indigenous ways of living and being Lissa's paradoxes of healing that can help you navigate the world with both intuition and discernment Lissa Rankin, MD, New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including Mind Over Medicine, is a physician, speaker, mystic, and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute and the nonprofit Heal At Last. Lissa has starred in two national public television specials, her TEDx talks have been viewed over 4 million times, and she leads workshops, both online and at retreat centers like Esalen, 1440, Omega, and Kripalu. She is currently consulting for a Biden task force on vaccine hesitancy as a trauma symptom. "You can heal yourself AND you can't do it alone." — Lissa Rankin To learn more about Lissa and her work, check out her website, buy her new book, Sacred Medicine, or sign up for a Sacred Medicine Workshop. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Let's meet Lissa Rankin. Lissa Rankin Show Notes

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to Wendy Lea, a leading expert in digital innovation strategy and ecosystem development and the CEO of Energize Colorado. She has so much wisdom to share with us about creating impactful businesses that thrive and I'm excited for you to hear from her on Extraordinary Women Radio. In this episode: Celebrating International Women's Day and CBS4 Colorado's Week of Women Why women's wisdom and the power of our stories are so important right now Wendy's “My Fair Lady” journey from small business apprentice to full-fledged Silicon Valley entrepreneur to business advisor and ecosystem builder in Cincinnati and Colorado How Energize Colorado supports small businesses that most need support The importance of resilience, especially social resilience, to your business's success and to the broader economy Wendy's shares her secret sauce for female founders Wendy Lea is a leading expert in digital innovation strategy and ecosystem development. As an experienced CEO, board director, and strategist, she advises government, public/private partnerships, and global enterprises on growth through innovation. Recognized for work across industries and regions, Wendy is a maximalist who is equally well-versed in helping large enterprises systematize innovation as she is in creating vibrant startup innovation ecosystems that grow city, regional, and state economies. An active mentor and advisor for tech accelerators, Wendy leverages a global network of entrepreneurs to catalyze economic resilience. As CEO of Energize Colorado, Wendy mobilizes resources and relief for small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19. She leads a team of inspired innovators from Colorado's private, public, nonprofit, and academic communities to revive and invigorate Colorado's economy. Wendy also serves on the Danaher Water Innovation and Technology Board, the P&G Ventures Advisory Board, and select venture-backed startup boards. In the State of Kentucky, she advises the Department of Community Economic Development, the public-private partnership LEAP (an initiative aligned with LHHC), and serves on the board of regional innovation hub Amplify, based in Louisville. Wendy provides corporate innovation subject matter expertise to Techstars's ecosystem development partnership with the Country of Taiwan. She also serves university innovation and entrepreneurship programs, including Miami University's John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship and the University of Colorado Boulder's Engineering and Applied Science Advisory Board. Wendy was named a “Woman of Influence” in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Recently she was honored with the Signal Excellence Award in 2018 by Procter & Gamble and the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business Distinguished Service Award. Wendy is a graduate of the University of Mississippi in Business Administration and has lived and worked around the world. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. “Really develop a deep sense of self-awareness. Stay in touch with who you really are and what is required to fill you up.” – Wendy Lea To learn more about Wendy and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Let's meet Wendy Lea. Wendy Lea Show Notes  

Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Amira Alvarez - Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman: Helping Entrepreneurs Take Quantum Leaps in Their Businesses. In this episode: The strategy Amira used to make quantum leaps in her business – from below 6 figures to 7 figures in three years How shifting your beliefs and investing in yourself can help you break through your terror barriers The role of self-image and identity in breaking through the invisible barriers to success Amira's top advice for leveling up in all arenas of your life How to scale your approach so you don't burn out, even if you do work long hours Balancing masculine and feminine energies for inner harmony and outer success What you can do right now to increase your cash flow Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, and rising stars in all fields achieve their goals and dreams faster than they ever thought possible. As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then on to 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to! “Make decisions from the place you want to be, not the place you are.” – Amira Alvarez To learn more about Amira and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter or listen to her podcast, The Unstoppable Woman Podcast. Let's meet Amira Alvarez. Amira Alvarez Show Notes

Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Crista Grasso, who is helping entrepreneurs scale their business simply and sustainably! Who doesn't need more of this in their business? You are going to love all the wisdom bombs that Crista drops in this episode! In this episode: Crista's journey from creative to barista to business consultant and entrepreneur What the Lean Out method is and how it can help you focus on what's really important to your business The number one thing you need to do as a business owner to actually do less and achieve more Crista's best advice for you to avoid reverting back to overbooking yourself with unimportant tasks Tips to crafting a schedule that works best for you The big, bold move Crista made for her business this year and how to make your own big, bold moves Practical advice for scaling your business without burning out or getting overwhelmed How to keep your business lean even when you start to build out your team The power of hiring one T-shaped person over four specialists Scaling secrets from multi-billion dollar businesses that you can use for your business Four questions to ask your team every day Crista Grasso, host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, is the go-to strategic planning expert for leading global businesses and online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She specializes in helping businesses gain clarity on the most important things that will drive maximum value for their clients and maximum profits for their business. From working with Fortune 50 Companies, to working with small business owners, Crista has used her Lean Out Method and her 90 Day Lean Out Planner to help her clients achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for more than two decades. “If you start from your day-to-day schedule instead of starting from your vision and making sure your day-to-day supports your vision, you end up with a lot of noise, waste, and things you don't need to be working on.” – Crista Grasso To learn more about Crista and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or listen to her podcast, The Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Let's meet Crista Grasso. Crista Grasso Show Notes

Today we're talking about putting your voice out in the world through speaking! I'll share some of the things I'll be teaching at our upcoming Soul Speaks from the Stage training we're doing this coming weekend, and then I'm bringing on Toni Caruso, who teaches around the business of speaking. In this episode: Toni's journey from promoting her own birthday parties as a little girl to event-planning entrepreneur to creating an academy for speakers Why speaking is crucial to growing your business How to get to your most important message so you can start sharing it onstage Choosing the best stage for you and your business The key skillsets you need to have to get your audience to say, “Yes!”, to your offerings The biggest mistake speakers make when they speak about their offer How you can determine your fee as a speaker What speakers can do to create mutually beneficial long-term relationships with event planners Tips to get started in your speaking career Advice for moving from live stages to virtual stages With over 30 years of event production experience Toni has brilliantly managed & successfully organized events small and large for the entertainment, corporate and business-to-business worlds. Toni has taken her skills, experience and behind the scenes event knowledge to professionals so they can help educate, inform and share their genius live on stage. She operates in the speaking world as she guides, teaches and helps speakers, experts & gifted messengers stand out and monetize their message. The fact is speaking is one of the fastest ways to build your business and showcase your knowledge and expertise. Being an effective speaker is your ticket to breakthrough results. She wants you to stand up, speak up and show up now because there are people waiting to hear your message. “You can spend your life looking for those ideal clients, doing the one-on-one thing, but isn't it a lot easier to get up onstage and do one to many?” – Toni Caruso To learn more about Toni and her work, check out her website. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or listen to her podcast, Inside the Speaker's Studio. Let's meet Toni Caruso. Toni Caruso Show Notes

Today, I'm happy to introduce you to Leslie Kuster, a multiple seven-figure ecommerce brand owner whose business Back From Bali offers women bohemian chic clothing ethically made in Bali. Her book 7 Keys to 7-Figures: The Quintessential Truth to Getting Money & Freedom for Women Entrepreneurs, will launch later this Fall. I can't wait to get it! In this episode: Leslie's decades-long journey from New York City office worker to nomadic 7-figure business owner and the mindset that allowed her to step into the life of her dreams Practical, actionable keys to building a hugely successful business and life The taboo around women wanting money and how Leslie shifted her money stories Getting out of the Princess Tower How to embrace money, cultivate a money mindset, and step into your power so you can finally earn what you dream of Tips for having your business serve you instead of you being a slave to it How to tap into your feminine energy and power to create a successful business that feels good Why allowing time and space for spirituality is crucial to staying aligned with your values in your business and your work What operations lists are and how to leverage them to build your business and your team The success of Back from Bali affords Leslie the life of her dreams, and she is passionate about igniting and inspiring other women entrepreneurs to rise while they create the financial and personal freedom they crave. Leslie Kuster's well-earned knowledge is born from experience. In her mid 50's, she was able to ricochet her Back from Bali clothing business from 5 figures to multiple millions. She is now helping other women entrepreneurs of all ages realize their dreams and grow their businesses. Leslie empowers women to live their true freedom by teaching them how to create a business that aligns with their deeper core values enabling women to work in a way that brings ease and flow into their daily lives so they can live truly fulfilled. With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Leslie's passion inspires women to pursue entrepreneurship in order for them to step into their independence, know their value, develop their feminine power, and earn the kind of money that creates freedom. “Whenever you start to have that feeling of, "I wonder if," that's a sign to do something. That is next step into the next action of making your dreams come true.” – Leslie Kuster To learn more about Leslie and her work, check out her website. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or learn more about her upcoming book, 7 Keys to 7 Figures: The Ultimate Guide to Money and Freedom for Women Entrepreneurs. Let's meet Leslie Kuster. Leslie Kuster Show Notes

Today, I'm happy to introduce you to Bisi MacGregor - Founder of Fear2Freedom, who is renown for helping people master and transcend their internal fears. In this episode: How Bisi freed herself from everything she knew in the corporate world so she could live a life her soul recognized Reframing fear so you can stay on your path to growth and expansion even when fear comes up (which will be often – that's totally normal!) How to have conversations with fear so you can remember what you're here to do Ways fear can trick you into hushing your authentic voice and why that keeps you from those you are meant to serve The biggest challenges female leaders are facing today Three pillars to Live More, Fear Less and to walk in the fullness of who you are What to do when you notice you are operating from a place of fear How Bisi is being called to serve women to empower them to raise a generation of fearless children Bisi MacGregor is an expert in mastering and transcending internal fears, an Award-Winning International Speaker, TEDx Speaker and results focused facilitator. With a Corporate Finance career of over two decades, she overcame the challenges, demands, and politics of Corporate and answered the calling of her soul. She is the Founder of Fear2Freedom LLC whose focus audience is executives, high level professionals, business owners and companies. She delivers coaching, training and speaking services using her proprietary Live More Fear Less™ methodology to disrupt the status quo of their mindset so they can discover their own unique fearless formula for success. She is based in Georgia, US and works with clients internationally. “Ask yourself: What is it that I want? Is this me, or is this my fear?” – Bisi MacGregor To learn more about Bisi and her work, check out her website. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Bisi MacGregor. Bisi MacGregor Show Notes

Today, I'm happy to introduce you to Jaime Rowe. I love that she is a self-described non-conforming sales coach and strategist teaching women in business how to do sales the feminine way. We definitely speak the same love language! In this episode: How Jaime went from conforming to a traditional fear-based sales model that made her self-sabotage in her business to putting her heart over hustle and seeing massive growth in her business and impact Practical ways to connect to your divine femininity and divine masculinity and bring forth your femininity in your sales How you can improve your sales game by looking at your mindset, your process, and the tools you use What Human Design is, how it can help you map your gifts and challenges, and how it can help you lean into your gifts when you craft your sales plan Some common self-limiting beliefs and how to change them so you can live the life you truly want Jaime has worked with Fortune 500 CEO's, world-class executives, and small business owners around the world to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and growth. Her track record speaks for itself. She loves working with creative thinkers who need a system and structure to make sales feel seamless. Her favorite part of business is showing women that when they stop selling themselves short and put themselves first, results happen. Because confidence stems from inspiration and you're the best inspiration there is. Whether she's teaching or speaking, Jaime's number one motivation is to empower more women to lead with impact and unlock their feminine sales success. “Sales is not about being aggressive. Sales is about serving and relationships and leaning into your impact.” – Jaime Rowe To learn more about Jaime and her work, check out her website. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Jaime Rowe. Jaime Rowe Show Notes

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Tricia Turpenoff, a friend, a collaborative partner in my business as a speaker on my stages and an amazing brand photographer who is traveling the country bringing her gifts to women entrepreneurs everywhere! I had a photo shoot with Tricia just last week, and got to see the pictures a few days ago... and I'm so excited for what's coming!! Can't wait to share with you all! In this episode: How a gift Tricia received as a child shaped her life forever and led her to build a business that makes people feel truly seen in the light of who they are How great brand photography helps you build a strong brand and a successful business Why setting up the “boring” part of your business tastes like freedom Tricia's secret sauce to marketing that gets you raving fans and makes your business soar Building your calendar in a way that allows you to show up fully and joyfully Tricia was just 5 years old when she received a 126 Kodak Instamatic film camera as a gift from her aunt and uncle. Although she was young, this mature gift suited her just right. A childhood trip to Washington D.C. was her photography debut. Tricia was snapping pictures all over the United States Capitol: Washington monument, snap! Lincoln memorial, snap! Once the images were developed, much to her parents surprise she was dang good at it and had a natural ability for what was later to become her life's passion. Tricia's mission is to listen, hear and truly see you. To be able to capture your radiance, essence, and elevate your image through the lens of her camera. Tricia has spent almost 30 years with all types of people capturing their personal history and branding their business. The difference you will feel when you work with her is that you will feel seen, acknowledged, and heard. It is her promise to you! As a kid, Tricia didn't really feel seen or understood, and never felt that she fit in. Since discovering photography, capturing your precious moments has become her obsession. Tricia's number one goal is to know and understand what matters to you so that the camera can capture your true essence. Allowing you to be relaxed, get comfortable and be who you really are is her deepest desire. That is how the magic happens! “The more you put yourself out there, the more people are paying attention to you and that's how your brand grows.” – Tricia Turpenoff To learn more about Tricia and her work, check out her website. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Let's meet Tricia Turpenoff. Tricia Turpenoff Show Notes

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to Tanya Dalton, a best-selling author, speaker, nationally recognized productivity expert, and serves as a growth strategist for female leaders. Her highly anticipated second book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success.  In this episode: How Tanya transformed her life when she went from living for her to-do list to living on purpose How to go from having your business run your life to allowing your business to create the freedom you crave Why Tanya left social media and how it enabled her to connect more deeply with her soulmate clients Shifting from “should”ing on yourself to a more gracious mindset that allows you to show up as your authentic self 5 Minutes to Peak Productivity The relationship between confidence and purpose The beautiful mess effect and why your mess is key in your hero's journey In addition to Tanya's first book, The Joy of Missing Out, being named one of the Top 10 Business Books of the year by Fortune Magazine, Tanya's podcast, The Intentional Advantage has received millions of downloads from listeners around the world. She is also a featured expert on several networks including NBC and Fox and is a VIP contributor for Entrepreneur.com. Tanya has been featured in some of the world's leading publications including Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, and Real Simple. She has been awarded the elite Enterprising Women Award and has been named the Female Entrepreneur to Watch for the state of North Carolina. Tanya is also the founder and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. a multi-million dollar company providing tools that work as a catalyst in helping women do less while achieving maximum success. “Every single one of us has the ability to impact 80,000 people. If you're not stepping into your gifts or sharing the things that make you special, you're keeping your unique gifts from changing people's lives.” – Tanya Dalton To learn more about Tanya and her work, check out her website and her podcast, the Intentional Advantage. You can also buy her books, On Purpose and The Joy of Missing Out. Let's meet Tanya Dalton. To join Kami's Story Telling for your Brand Workshop next week, see the details and register here. Tanya Dalton Show Notes

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to a woman who changed my life for the better. She's a mentor, a teacher and a friend. Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi is a pioneer in the field of horses as healers and teachers and the founder of Equine Guided Education that helped me transition from the corporate world to entrepreneur thirteen years ago. In this episode: Ariana shares the relationship between horses and leadership and how horses have shaped her life What somatics are and how they can be leveraged when you're stepping onto a stage or into a room Embodied leadership and how it can help you attract what is most deeply aligned to you The medicine horses can offer and how it can help you connect with your intuitive self and be a better leader The importance of entering into a reciprocal relationship with Earth, especially as a leader Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi is a Master Somatic Coach, entrepreneur, zoologist, professional equestrian, artist, international speaker and the founder of Equine Guided Coaching. She has developed business leaders, coaches and healers since 1989 with her profound and deeply authentic approach to embodied leadership. She co-founded Strozzi Somatics in 1994. Ariana powerfully integrates emotional intelligence, somatic awareness, the biology of leadership and “The Energy of Communication” into a profound and life changing method like no other. She founded Leadership & Horses™ and Equine Guided Education & Coaching in 1989 and is a pioneer in the field of horses as healers and teachers. She created over half a dozen leadership conferences in Somatic Coaching in the early 2000s and went on to create eight international Equine Guided Education conferences. Her SkyHorse EGE™ practitioners can be found around the world. One of her major accomplishments is co-founding Strozzi Institute and the Strozzi Somantics Coach program. There she trained leaders, coaches and healers in the art of mind, body, and spirit balance. She brought her mastery in biology, business process, nature as teacher, emotional intelligence and somatics into a truly unique and profound, life changing platform. She is adjunct faculty at Institute for Women's Leadership and Generative Leadership and has been a guest lecturer at several Coach Training Programs, Institute of Noetic Science, Earthrise, New Era Trainings, Meridian University, Newfield Network, and more. Her corporate clients include Salesforce, Apple, HP, Kaiser, Wells Fargo, Visa, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Development, Facebook, Nike and more. Ariana excels at thinking outside the box, challenging outdated paradigms, and creating new strategies to achieve amazing results. She looks forward to sharing her visionary skills and coaching excellence to help you make your vision a reality. Ariana has written three books, “Horse Sense for the Leader Within,” "Equine Guided Education: Horses Healing Humans Healing Earth," and “Planning Your Business in the Horse as Healer Teacher Professions,” and a DVD, "Intuitive Horsemanship™” and has been published in the anthologies, “Being Human At Work”, “Horse Crazy,” as well as Somatics Magazine, NorthBay Business Journal, Press Democrat, Edible, Wall Street Journal, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, Ride Magazine, Western Times, Strides and Raptor Release. “When we are embodied in who we are, it's attractive to other people and that's when synchronicity can happen.” – Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi To learn more about Ariana and her work, check out Sky Horse Academy and Casari Ranch. You can also follow her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Let's meet Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi. Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi Show Notes

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Margy Feldhuhn, the CEO of Interview Connections. Today, Margy is bringing us so much deep wisdom on scaling your business into 7-figures and beyond. I've known Margy as a client of Interview Connections and I follow she and her business partner Jessica Rhodes for all their podcasting knowledge and business savviness. In this episode: Margy shares how grief and loss fueled her entrepreneurial journey and led her to co-owning a 7-figure business. We discuss how processing your personal trauma and triggers can help you be a better employee, leader, and business owner. Lessons of growing from mid-six figures to 7-figures, and now to multi-7-figures. What role mindset played. How knowing your numbers transforms for your business. What role has mentorship and personal development played in the success of Interview Connections Margy talks about how Interview Connections changed their program packages to better serve their clients and their bottom line. The infamous $2 million ceiling and how to surpass it. Margy shares how to leverage podcasting to grow your business and to evolve your brand's messaging. Margy is the co-owner and CEO of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency. Margy and her business partner Jessica, lead an in-house staff of over 25 full-time employees in their (now virtual) Rhode Island office, and have successfully scaled the agency to multiple 7 figures. Their team of in-house Booking Agents are the podcast powerhouses behind a rapidly growing catalog of hundreds of successful entrepreneurs and businesses including Ali Brown, Paul Ross, JJ Virgin, Aweber, and USA Financial. Margy joined Interview Connections in 2016 as a contractor, becoming the first employee in 2017 and acquiring 50% equity in the business by 2018. By 2019, she had helped lead the business to its first 7 figure year without any direct marketing or advertising. In 2021, Margy won First Prize in the Best Podcast category at the Rhode Island International Film Festival for her podcast We Get It, Your Dad Died. When she's not busy recording her own shows or running the business, Margy is active in animal rescue, organizing a yearly fundraiser called Art for Animals. In 2019, she was recognized for her efforts with a "Humane Heroes" award. She is owned by her 18-year-old cat and 10-year-old toothless Yorkipoo. “If you're building a team or stepping into bigger leadership, get the help that you need. It is worth the investment in yourself to be able to show up.” – Margy Feldhuhn To learn more about Margy and her work, check out the Interview Connections website, visit Margy's blog, and listen to her podcast. You can also follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Let's meet Margy Feldhuhn. Margy Feldhuhn Show Notes

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Courtney Smith Kramer, a friend and an extraordinary woman who has influenced my own and many others' marketing  approaches. She is one of the only 3% of female creative directors in the United States and was named a “Top 200 Global Marketing Influencer” and “Top 20 Agency Strategy Global Influencer” by Onalytica, a UK-based Influencer firm.- Top Global Marketing Influencer. In this episode: Courtney shares her journey from marketing entrepreneur to global marketing influencer. We discuss the importance of PLAY in creativity and how we all have innate creativity. We discover Courtney's favorite way to do business planning and marketing planning to get great results while staying sane (!) Courtney tells us the biggest mistake she sees entrepreneurs make and a simple strategy to avoid it. Courtney Smith Kramer is an accomplished creative strategist, storyteller, writer and designer, she has earned hundreds of creative awards, and her work has been featured in the Print International Design Annual. She has served as a juror for the ADDY Awards, W3 Awards, Davey Awards and the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), and is a former board member for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and World Brand Congress. Courtney has founded two companies with husband Bryan Kramer; Silicon Valley marketing consultancy purematter, and H2H (or Human-to-Human) Companies. Together, they launched the H2H Growth Accelerator, a 12-week hybrid program that helps entrepreneurs recover from burnout in their own businesses. In her career, she has built campaigns for global brands like Plantronics, Cisco, Pitney Bowes, MasterCard, International Culinary Center, IBM and Netflix DVD.com, to name a few. She most recently completed a 4-year tenure as Global Head of Marketing for the Co-Active Training Institute. Her first book, “Be Your Creative Sexy Self: Humorous Stories to Help You Live a Happier Life” launched in July, 2020 at the #1 spot in Business Humor on Amazon. Today, Courtney is helping purpose-driven brands as an outsourced Creative Director and CMO, and inspiring positive change by co-leading the H2H Growth Accelerator alongside co-founder Bryan Kramer. “My value in this world is not what I do; it's who I am, my impact on others, and what I stand for.” – Courtney Smith Kramer To learn more about Courtney and her work, visit her blog, the H2H Growth Accelerator website, or the purematter agency website. You can also follow her on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook or buy her book on Amazon. Let's meet Courtney Smith Kramer. Courtney Smith Kramer Show Notes