VALIANT: possessing or showing courage or determination. This podcast showcases valiant women - women who have endured, overcame, and become. These aren't just stories or interviews, these are conversations that are meaningful, hard, encouraging, inspiring, raw, empowering, and real. Every woman involved in these conversations offers us valuable lessons and impactful outcomes. Not only are we learning about them and their success, but we are also learning how to navigate some of life's most painful things - while remaining courageous and determined. Welcome to She's Valiant.
In this episode, we discuss networking... again. While it's not for everyone, it's definitely important. Networking can be beneficial to everyone - and if you have your own business or are a part of another, networking or marketing typically comes into play at some level. While Jennifer doesn't necessarily dig it, Rebecca does. Lots of conversation here - you don't wanna miss it.
She's Valiant cohost, Rebecca, talks to leadership development expert Dr. Hope Zoeller about the importance of sisterhood in the workplace. Women desire advocacy from male peers, but advocacy for women in the workplace starts with US! Join the conversation and let us know what you think! Be sure subscribe and leave us a review. Dr. Hope Zoeller is Founder and President of HOPE (Helping Other People Excel), LLC, a firm that specializes in facilitating leader success at every level of an organization. For over 15 years of her professional career, Dr. Zoeller worked at UPS in various roles including Customer Service, Training and Development and Employee Relations. For the past 17 years, she has been consulting with organizations on leadership development. Dr. Zoeller is also a Professor at Spalding University instructing in the Master of Business Communication program. She has a Doctorate in Leadership Education from Spalding University, a Master of Education in Training and Development from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology from Bellarmine University. Hope co-authored with Dr. Joe DeSensi HOPE for Leaders Unabridged Volume 1 and HOPE Leaders in the 2020s…New Issues to Face, New Problems to Solve, New Hope for the Future Volume 2.
Why is talking about money so taboo? What are you afraid of? Is it that you may make others feel bad, that you'll be judged, or that it isn't acceptable? Well, it's time to shake off that mindset and embrace all things money. Talk about it, think about it, and make lots of it. We openly discuss money here. We encourage you to do the same!
This year is gonna be wild! We're discharging all things not meant for us.
We discussed what it looks like to trust your gut. The great thing is, if you trust yourself, you have nothing to worry about!!
Setting goals, at any point in the year, can be a bit overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss different ways to set them, and how "reframing" your goals allows you to take actionable steps toward achieving them.
We discuss the massive impact of having the right people in your corner. The people around us can either be a source of support and an important key to expansion, or they can be a blockade to your progress. Surround yourself wisely.
We're back and have some exciting news! Rebecca Simmons of Rebecca Simmons Coaching has joined as our cohost! You can find her info at www.rebeccasimmonscoaching.com.
Are you ready to level up? Do you need to pivot and find new employment? Kara and her team at Optimized Career Solutions can help! They offer a holistic coaching approach to help you obtain the employment or position you desire, all while taking care of yourself in the process. Inquire here: https://getstarted.optimizedcareersolutions.com In this podcast, we discuss Kara's services, why LinkedIn is so important, and we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how she and her husband make it work.
While white women have progressed in the feminist movement, women of color have often been left behind. This is unacceptable. In this episode, Jessica shares how we can do better. We must do better.
In this episode, Danielle shares her mission - to encourage women to talk to themselves in a positive way so that the girls in their lives hear positivity. She recently founded Pretty Powerful Girl, a program that works with girls and their mothers (or mother figures) to help build their confidence with daily affirmations, journaling, stretches, etc.
In this episode, I talk to Paige about the importance of therapy for everyone - even those not facing hardship at the moment. She also gives us further information about what information is shared from our sessions with our insurance company and other providers.
In this episode, I interview Heather Streible, the owner of Replica Screen Printing in Cave City, Kentucky. Heather talks about co-owning the business with her mother, what it is like to have a family-run business, and what it took to lose 100 pounds along the way! She's competed in Strong Man competitions and is now involved in Powerlifting. She's quite the badass!!
In this episode, I sit down with Paige Pauley, a Therapist in Somerset, Kentucky. In our discussion, Paige talks about her life leading her to this point and we scratch the surface on things such as dealing with anxiety and traumatic experiences. She shares great coping skills! Paige taught me a lot during this interview - stay tuned to hear more from her!
In this episode, Emily openly talks about her own childhood sexual abuse. The abuse was at the hand of a close family member and continued for 10+ years. She shares the toll it took on her as a teenager and the effects it had on her family. Like most sexual abuse situations, she wasn't the only one. Emily overcame! She is a survivor and, in this episode, she talks about how she navigated through the trauma and is now functioning as a healthy adult. There's hope!
In this episode, I talk to Rebecca Simmons, a Women's Empowerment Coach. Rebecca focuses on women feeling burnout in their professional lives. Every time I talk with her, I learn something new. I knew when I heard about her passion, that we had to be friends. She speaks my language and is amazing at what she does.
This episode is a bit different - one of my best friends and I talk about our weight. This is something a lot of women struggle with, despite which end they fall on. While we are all talking about it, not many will record the conversation.
In this episode, Emily shares why she started her business, A Mother's Village, LLC. When she needed the most help, she realized there wasn't much help out there for people like her - struggling breastfeeding moms. Since that experience, she built her company, obtained her certifications, and now works with new moms, families, and newborn babies to achieve their feeding goals. She also offers some great advice to women looking to build a service-based company.
In this episode, Caprice and I discuss the side hustle. The benefits, the sacrifice, the reward. Good stuff, right here!!
In this episode, Jerri talks about how important her family has been in her journey, how her mentor prepared her, and she even discusses a big mistake she made along the way. Jerri started out by making wood crafts and selling them via Facebook, and is now the proud owner of The Wood Shack boutique on the square in her hometown.
In this episode, Allison shares how she started Bowling Green Backyard Bootcamp in her backyard (literally), things she's learned along the way, some struggles she's faced with competition and within herself, and how she looked inward to overcome them. Allison has navigated her journey gracefully - something we can all learn from.
In this episode, Carola shares how she came from an entrepreneurial family and how her mom's faith taught her a lot. She also shares her biggest struggle with entrepreneurship and how implementing a daily routine helped her manage everything. Carola openly discusses her struggles as a minority in the cleaning industry.
In this episode, Robetta walks us through her journey of living in South Eastern Kentucky (Coal Country), shares how she landed in pain management and offers some great advice to young people just starting out. Enjoy!
In this episode, I'm interviewed by JB, one of my teammates. We talk about how I started in business, some of the things I've learned along the way, some of the struggles, and what lead me here.
In this episode, Bonnie shares her journey as an entrepreneur. She discusses some wins and losses along the way and how her parents normalized entrepreneurship. Bonnie shares some great tips for people starting out in network marketing and we lightly unpack what being successful really looks like. You don't want to miss it!
In this episode, Donitka shares what she experienced as the first black female police officer hired in her local police department. She also gives us a glimpse into her family life, what she's teaching her children, and how important her community is in her line of work.
In this episode, we talk with Danielle about her upbringing, what she's taught her kids while in the process, and her decision to leave her "real job" to pursue a career in Mary Kay - one in which she was very successful. Danielle also discusses how her time in Mary Kay gave her the foundational belief system she employs in her other businesses.
In this episode, we will hear from the successful woman behind the lens at Emerson Grace Photography. Melissa shares how she ended up in photography, how she keeps her ideas fresh and unique, and how she made it through the 2020 Covid mandatory shut down.
In this episode, we hear about Leanna's journey to being fully retired at 43 years old - COMPLETELY OUT OF DEBT!
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