Tribe of Leaders

Cori Sue knew the healthcare system was broken   The question that burned in her mind after her own journey of stress and anxiety was, what kind of business could she build that be more than a “band-aid” approach and would truly help people become healthier.    Cori Sue Morris is a three-time female founder with two successful exits under her belt, a wellness enthusiast, and a true mycophile. She's the visionary behind Retreat, a holistic healthcare haven that seamlessly integrates medical, therapeutic, and spiritual wellness all in one place. Think of it as the Woo Woo One Medical. Retreat's journey began as a microdosing platform, catering to mushroom-curious women seeking holistic solutions through content, community, and concierge medicine.   Cori Sue's career is dedicated to empowering women to thrive – helping them grow their businesses, craft their brands, and embark on healing journeys through holistic healthcare. She knows that influential women are both courageous and humble, recognizing the power of community in driving societal change. Together, we are unstoppable.   In this episode, you'll find out:   How Cori's curiosity led her to start Retreat What changes Cori embraced in the early stage of her company How microdosing can be beneficial.  CONNECT WITH CORI SUE Website: http://www.retreatmicrodose.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corisuemorrise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corisue Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/corisuemorris   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

With 20+ years as an entrepreneur, Lisa Thomas attributes her longevity to curiosity.    Lisa Thomas shares her infinite wisdom on how she's lead her business to success over and over again,  We talked about trends, turning inward to grow outward, being and thinking strategically marketing, and what leading with heart really means,  A powerhouse woman, Lisa's level of expertise and integrity shines through in this interview.  Lisa Thomas is the CEO of The P3 Group, Inc., host of The P3 Power Boost Podcast, and Past President of the Board of Directors of NetWorth, a professional women's organization. A 25-year veteran in the business development and performance consulting fields, Lisa has worked extensively with corporate call centers, executives, and multi-million dollar small business enterprises. She has been a featured columnist and business strategist, appearing on Affiliate NPR WFDD, local Fox 8 news, and numerous NBC affiliate stations. She was recognized and won an award as one of the 100 Women to Know Across America in 2022.    In this episode, you'll find out;   What is Lisa's secret to success? What is the most interesting experience that shaped Lisa as a women leader and entrepreneur? How does AI and technology impact businesses? How have women approached business over the last two decades?   Check out The P3 Group Case Study: https://leap.thep3group.com/case-study-intro   CONNECT WITH LISA THOMAS Website: https://www.thep3group.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P3Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathomasexpressed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thep3group/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Transformation took 3 weeks..  In her teens Josselyne Herman-Sacchio went to an empowerment event where she chose to follow her passion for singing and declared that she would be a singer. Three weeks later, Josselyne was recruited to join a pop band.  Over the next 30 years, Josselyne has started and successfully run several businesses including helping her clients, regardless of what life tosses at them, become “Unmessable With” Josselyne is a transformative coach and course leader. As an Author, CEO, Community Activist, Founder of a non-profit and Coach, she has worked with all kinds of people to empower them to live the life of their dreams NOW and ultimately be unmessable with. She was also a pop star with a number 1 record way back then.   In this episode, you'll find out: How Josselyne turned her passion into a business How to be Unmessable With in career and life Entrepreneurial expedition and the wisdom she gained along the way.   Get FREE 5 Day Promise Game  https://giftfromjoss.com   CONNECT WITH JOSSELYNE HERMAN-SACCIO Website: https://www.theartofbeingunmessablewith.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josselyne-herman-saccio-9b9752a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unmessablewithness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beunmessablewith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BUnmessablewith   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Starting a business is easier than ever, especially when you have the right tools.    Eudania Burrell, is a pioneering figure in real estate investing. Having started her business as a result of Covid, she is passionate about being able to help people achieve stability through home ownership.    With two decades at the Department of Homeland Security, Eudania has impacted countless lives, embodying hope and resilience. While excelling as a dedicated public servant, her resolute pursuit of success and passion for real estate has expanded her horizons.    Eudania put her first three houses under contract almost immediately.  She discovered her love for real estate investing, which has helped her pay off debts, revive her business of helping homeless mothers and children, and supplement her parents' income.   Now a thriving real estate investor, business owner, coach, and more, Eudania's story showcases how determination, hard work, and resources can surmount any challenge.   In this episode, you'll find out:   How Eudania started her venture with almost no capital How's bringing her daughters into the business has helped her grow and strengthen their relationship What is Eudania greatest passion when it comes to real estate What are effective ways to help people with creative financing options What obstacles she experienced during expanding the business   CONNECT WITH EUDANIA BURRELL Website: https://connectedinvestors.com/web/renwew-me-properties-sell-your-house-fast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eudania-burrell-6a5b8860/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eudaniaburrell/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Gwenn Nolan started a logistics company more than she started a composting business. In part 2 of our interview with Gwenn we dive into the operational side of the business. We explore what she's learned in order to scale because food scraps, compost, and saving the planet is only a small part of Mother Compost,  As leader she shared that she learned not to verbally process every thought and idea with her team. She also had to figure out the most effective way to pick up food waste and drop off compost during road construction, Scaling has been a process. One that Gwen believes shouldn't be rushed because each step informs the next one. With her unshakable belief that small actions can create big impacts, Gwenn has focused the team on providing an incredible service to the people & place she calls home.   Gwenn has continued to fuel her passion for the planet and give back to the local community by teaching the positive impact of composting & creating awareness about making less waste. She also works as a technical expert for local municipalities on 10-year solid waste and sustainability plans to help adapt to our changing climate.    In this episode, you'll find out:   What Gwenn has learned as a compassionate, effective leader Her secret to managing her dedicated team What services Mother Compost offers and where to find composting services outside of PA Why logistics is the biggest part of her business   CONNECT WITH GWENN NOLAN Website: https://mothercompost.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gwennnolan Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MotherCompost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothercompost/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Our micro-efforts have a macro-effect. To make a better future, our small actions matter.   Gwenn Nolan founded the company with a small truck and a big dream. Working full-time for two years while starting the company, she transitioned to focusing full-time on Mother Compost in 2020.    With her unshakable belief that small actions can create big impacts, Gwenn has focused the team on providing an incredible service to the people & place she calls home.   Gwenn has continued to fuel her passion for the planet and give back to the local community by teaching over 30 composting 101 presentations that discuss the positive impact of composting & less waste awareness. She also works as a technical expert for local municipalities on 10-year solid waste and sustainability plans to help adapt to our changing climate.    In this episode, you'll find out:   How and why Gwenn started her company Mother Compost How composting makes an impact on global change? How trash is processed in the United States Where to find more info on climate change and composting   CONNECT WITH GWENN NOLAN Website: https://mothercompost.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gwennnolan Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MotherCompost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothercompost/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Waiting for doctor's appointments, especially with sick kids is a pain in the butt.   Patty Post was tired of wasting time in doctors offices waiting for her kids who had strep throat to be diagnosed even though she already knew they had strep. Patty had spent years as a corporate medical device expert and knew that strep tests and other tests could easily be administered at home, so she took matters into her own hands and established Checkable Medical in 2019.    Focused on introducing convenient at-home testing kits with reliable results, user-friendly administration, and a cutting-edge mobile app that seamlessly connects users to telemedicine and prescriptions Checkable Medical saves time and money.    As a passionate female founder, Patty's ultimate goal is to empower communities with knowledge, allowing them to make informed health decisions.    In the episode, you'll find out:   How Patty manages her time  The journey of building her company Checkable Medical What are the significant challenges that Patt experienced as a female founder How to turn your idea into reality What practices will hone your intuition to things you are curious about   CONNECT WITH PATTY POST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkable-medical-incorporated/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CheckableHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkablehealth/ Website: https://www.checkable.com/ If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Banks are more than a place for your checking and savings accounts.  Beth Hoving started her career in banking because of her love for both people AND numbers. Over the last 20+ years at Bank of America, Beth has held different positions that have enabled her to be involved in every aspect of business, from sales to team development and training. Beth continuously sought new opportunities and took on different roles throughout her career to expand her growth, as many entrepreneurs have, but she created her empire within the structure of the corporate settings.  Currently, Beth Hoving is the Senior Vice President and East Division Business Support Executive for Small Business at Bank of America. She provides chief-of-staff support to the East Division leadership team and leads a team of regional business management and operations executives in the six regions of the East. Beth started her career at Bank of America in 1997 as a Commercial Banking credit analyst in Kansas City. She then held various positions in the Global Learning organization from 1999 to 2011.   After that, she joined the Small Business department as the national sales performance manager for the Client Development Group. From 2014 to 2016, Beth led the small business banking team in North Carolina. In the episode, you'll find out: What does the future of banking look like How women can take on leadership roles in banking What are the product and services of Bank of America What are Beth's career and roles in the banking industry for over 20 years How Beth utilized her skill and her love for numbers and people What are available roles you can apply for in the Bank of America   CONNECT WITH BETH HOVING LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-hoving-3765673a/ If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Law School is Hard and Passing the Bar is Even Harder Alison Monahan was a successful patent attorney who was tired of selling her time. She finally quit her job to write the book she's been talking to friends about when she connected with her now business partner. Together, they formulated Law School Toolbox, an educational platform to help law students succeed during law school and help them pass the Bar Exam more easily. Their inspiration came out of Alison's frustration with questions on the Bar Exam that had no relevance to the type of law she had practiced. Alison and her business partner, Lee did what many business owners have done when it comes to partnering up. They didn't spend a ton of time working out the details of how their partnership would work. Unlike a lot of partnerships, however. theirs has blossomed over the years because of how they communicate. In this episode, you'll find out: What led Alison Monahan to pursue a law career  What makes Alison's relationship with her business partner work so well Why passing the bar is so challenging How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Alison's Business In this episode, you'll find out: What led Alison Monahan to pursue a law career  What keeps fostering Alison's working relationships with her business partner How difficult is it to pass the bar How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Alison's Business   CONNECT WITH ALISON MONAHAN Website: https://lawschooltoolbox.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmonahan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawschooltools/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawSchoolToolbox/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawschooltools   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Do you consider yourself a woman of influence? Felicia Shanken started the Philadelphia Women's Network Connection with a couple of events, a Facebook group and a big dream of what she knew she could accomplish in 2018. Fast forward 5 years and Philadelphia Women's Network Connection (PWNC) has become a national organization supporting women entrepreneurs with networking, education, and coaching. Felicia also started a non-profit, the PWNC Foundation. Felicia shares how she's grown her initial vision of supporting women entrepreneurs and then the steps she's taken that have helped her succeed. She says that learning who to collaborate with has given her many crucial lessons in business building  In this episode, you'll find out: How to choose your people and tribe What's it's like working with your spouse as your employee Why not all opportunities are beneficial   CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHANKEN Website: https://phillywnc.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillywnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fspiveyshanken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillywnc/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

How do you define your leadership? Dez Rock knew when she chose to be a stay at home mom, that would be the start of building her legacy. Over the years, one law degree and multiple businesses later, Dez's life experiences have culminated in how she leads in her global business, SIEMonster. She has faced incredible obstacles that might have kept another person stuck and believing that unlimited possibility wasn't available to her yet Dez believes that... Fear isn't something that's conquered, yet if you aren't facing your fears, you may be limiting yourself.  Quick witted and wise Dez Rock unpacks how she moves through fear, being disowned by her family and how caring about her people is one of the most important tenets of her success. Rather than viewing obstacles as setbacks, Dez embraces them as opportunities and thrives in high-pressure environments. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Dez made the bold decision to leave law school and establish SIEMonster several years ago to channel her focus into her own business.   In this episode, you'll find out: How Dez was galvanized by her experiences How to overcome imposter syndrome and improve professional growth How ADHD is a bonus in the life of a CEO. Why embracing intentional leadership will lead you to a lasting success   CONNECT WITH DEZ ROCK Website: https://siemonster.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siemonster/ If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Would you like to be wealthy?   My guest, Jennifer Whitaker shares her remarkable 25-year journey as a certified life coach, spiritual director, and philanthropy executive,  Early on in her career, Jennifer found herself driving through a wealthy neighborhood in her old beat-up car. She was struggling to pay the bills. It was in that moment she decided that she wanted something different.  Choosing to turn inward and deepen her spiritual practices Jennifer's life changed. As she deepened her relationship with herself, she began to be open to other opportunities that created more money for her.  Today Jennifer is deeply rooted in her belief that women possess a unique purpose in elevating the global consciousness and her purpose to help more women  In her work with her clients, Jennifer teaches women how to make their highest contribution to the world by embracing their inherent worthiness and cultivating a sacred relationship with money.  In this episode you'll find out: How creating wealth comes from your inner relationship with yourself The four stages of self-worth Honoring inner transformation and self-discovery CONNECT WITH JENNIFER WHITAKER Website: https://jenwhitaker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenwhitakercoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlwhitaker/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

As a healthcare provider, the idea of being on the brink of burnout seems counterintuitive but after 20 years Catie Harris left her position as a hospital nurse.   Frustrated yet determined, she found other opportunities in nursing that led her to start NursePreneur, an online platform where nurses can take their ideas and learn to build profitable businesses.    As the CEO of NursePreneur, Catie is building the legacy she couldn't achieve while working at the hospital. She now empowers thousands of nurses to start businesses, helping them monetize their knowledge and skills, and revolutionize the healthcare industry. . In this episode, we talked about:   Why nurses are chronically overworked and undervalued What types of business nurses tend to start Marketing strategies for new entrepreneurs that work    Get a Profitable Idea Blueprint https://learn.nursepreneurs.com/offers/s59a7c22   CONNECT WITH CATIE HARRIS Website: https://nursepreneurs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catieharris99/  Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/nursepreneurs1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse_preneur/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

From service provider to CEO Jen McLamb, Founder of Vital Touch Wellness, established her business in 2003 in a renovated barn. For years, she chose to keep her business small. However, in 2021, after managing to stay afloat through Covid and along with an ultimatum from her business landlord, Jen took a leap of faith. With new rooms for more massages and a space for yoga and special events Jen McLamb had to learn how to hire a team of excellent therapists and yoga teachers.  She also needed fill those rooms with new clients and spend time learning how to market the business more effectively. Over the last 2 years Jen has become a superstar CEO because she relies on keeping herself grounded and using her intuition as guidance which has enabled her to more triple her business.  Now she shares her passion for wellness and talk about how somatic therapy can help her client move through difficult emotions. Jen's journey in the wellness industry began when she graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1998. In 2012, she dedicated two years to studying Somatic Therapy at the Leven Institute for Expressive Movement, and in 2021, she completed a rigorous six-year Body-Centered Psychotherapy Training Program at the Hartford Family Institute. CONNECT WITH JEN MCLAMB Website: https://www.vitaltouchwellness.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/vitaltouchwellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitaltouchwellnessdowningtown   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Is it time to finally get to the Next Level? If you're ready to get off the hamster wheel before overwhelm turns into burn out schedule a complimentary Rev Up Your Revenue Audit:  CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

You know there's something more but no matter what you try, nothing gets you over the hump? Rachel Rider has the solution. You've tried to get into a consistent workout routine, but any time your schedule changes it throws you off for weeks or you have a big project you're working on and you can't quite seem to get it finished even though it's a must do. On Women Who Build Empires, CEO and Founder of MettaWorks, Rachel Rider shares how she helps her clients identify and dispel negative habits, limiting beliefs and thought patterns that keep them from being the naturally high performing leaders they are meant to be.  In the episode you'll find out: 

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan Sloan, an accomplished communications strategist, DEIA advisor, and the author of the insightful book, "A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World." Susan's expertise lies in advising organizations on gender equity and fostering a "diversity of thought" approach. With an impressive background in diplomacy, advocacy, and experiential education, she has engaged with over 80 countries. Susan has been invited by heads of state, Fortune 500 companies, universities, nonprofits, foreign ministries, and international institutions to share her expertise on gender parity, equity, and equality.    In this episode, we talked about:   How Susan's journey in Antarctica reshaped her career and life vision How being fully present can transform your life Insights into women's experiences in the past decade - Navigating the challenges Embracing Flexibility: Gen-Z Inspiring the Evolution of Workspaces   A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World Book https://amzn.to/43LHU9V   CONNECT WITH SUSAN SLOAN Website: https://www.susansloan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansloan76 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsusansloan Twitter: https://twitter.com/realSusanSloan   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Della went from single mom serving tables at Cracker Barrel, to buying a business, growing it, and selling it to achieve a level of wealth she had only dreamed about. From single mom to successful entrepreneur, Della's story inspires women to pursue their dreams through business acquisition. As publisher of Shift-N-Gears.com newsletter, she advocates for a less risky approach to entrepreneurship - buying and growing a profitable business to achieve the life you've always dreamed of.   In this episode, we talked about: Humble beginnings to certified success: Della's Journey to Becoming a CPA Unlocking the power of acquisition entrepreneurship The urgent need for women entrepreneurs and the mission of a visionary Why entrepreneurship holds the key to lasting impact and success   Subscribe to her free newsletter at https://www.shift-n-gears.com/newsletter   CONNECT WITH DELLA KIRKMAN Website: https://www.shift-n-gears.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/della.kirkman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dellakirkmancp Twitter: https://twitter.com/dellakirkman If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Julia has over 15 years of healthcare technology and pharmaceutical experience. She's known for her industry knowledge, strategic instincts, and leading successful teams. Before RxLightning, she brought real-time prescription price transparency to the market, now a standard feature in most EHRs. Julia managed everything from product design to marketing adoption and training, working with major pharmacy benefit managers and EHR organizations. She's successfully managed P&L for healthcare technology products on both the manufacturer and payer/PBM sides of the industry.   In this episode, we talked about: The opportunity for innovation in an industry two decades behind How Julia juggles business and family so that she's fully supported How Julia founded her healthcare tech company as a first-time founder   CONNECT WITH JULIA REGAN Website: https://www.rxlightning.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliareganrxl Twitter: https://twitter.com/rxlightning   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Bobbie Racette is the Founder & CEO of Virtual Gurus, a tech platform that creates work-from-home opportunities for underrepresented people while at the same time, providing fractional back-office support to businesses. She has been recognized as one of 50 Changemakers for 2021 by Report on Business magazine and Startup Canada's Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2021, Bobbie became the first Indigenous female to secure a Series A fund round of $8.4 million.   In this episode, we talked about: How Bobbie was laid from her oil and gas job and built her own tech company How she overcame  impostor syndrome The transition from being lead to being the leader and how that's helped her succeed Why hiring an underrepresented individual could benefit your business   CONNECT WITH BOBBIE RACETTE Website: https://thevirtualgurus.com LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/virtual_gurus Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiejoracette Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvirtualgurus Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bobbie_Racette   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion. She has also been featured on "Shark Tank," CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the movie "LEAP." Precious is a dynamic international professional speaker, effective corporate trainer, and 4X number 1 bestselling author. Her company, Perfect Pitches by Precious, teaches the tools and tenacity to pitch with power, sell with storytelling, and develop a masterful mindset for communication.   In this episode, we talked about: Precious's rock-bottom moment made her killer pitch master How to be unapologetically you What's the unique approach of get the impactful pitch   Book a power pitch consultation with Precious Williams https://perfectpitches.leadmomentum.com/powerpitchconsults   CONNECT WITH PRECIOUS WILLIAMS Website: https://www.instagram.com/perfectpitchesp Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/PerfectPitch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/precious-l-williams/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectpitchesp/ If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Lynn is the president and founder of Brand Now. For over 20 years, she has been the behind-the-scenes innovator for top global brands, including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, L'Oréal, Hershey's, American Express, and UBS. A serial entrepreneur and perennial do-gooder who founded and sold two successful brands and served on the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood board for 8 years.   In this episode, we talked about:  Lynn's philosophy about why “Staying in the Box” helps her clients How to represent brands in an impactful way How changing your mindset can transform you into a great leader Practical strategies for getting things done without burning out CONNECT WITH  LYNN ALTMAN Website: https://www.brandnow.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-altman Instagram: https://instagram.com/brand_now_   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Jen Pelka is the Co-Founder & CEO of Une Femme Wines, which specializes in women-made wines that give back to charities that benefit women. Previously, she founded the beloved The Riddler Champagne bars in New York City and San Francisco, and Magnum PR, the leading San Francisco-based restaurant PR agency. Jen has been named Forbes “30 Under 30” for Food & Wine, Details “Digital Maverick”, and a Cherry Bombe “It Girl.” Jen's early career was in the finance industry; she is an active angel investor with a passion for ensuring women have access to capital.    In this episode, we talked about:   How Jen built an empowering wine company The community behind every bottle of wine How the power of presence elevates team dynamics and fuels business success How Une Femme Wines is expanding nationally   CONNECT WITH JEN PELKA Website: https://unefemmewines.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpelka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenpelka   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Kat McCoy is the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge. She's on a mission to take the stress out of buying fine jewelry for yourself or a loved one. You can think of her as a cross between a personal shopper for fine jewelry and a private jeweler, working with the nation's top designers, jewelers, wholesalers, and collectors to source and commission special pieces across a variety of budgets and styles for her clients.    In this episode, we talked about: How Kat's hobby became a full-blown business Latest jewelry trends to elevate your style game How Kat built trust as an outsider in a very tight-knit industry How to spot the differences between lab-grown and natural gems   CONNECT WITH KAT MCCOY Website: https://www.bestkept.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-mccoy-4211921b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestkeptjewelry   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dr. Kinga Mnich is an award-winning international social psychologist, educator, and speaker,  specializing in emotions, positive psychology, biohacking, and gender. Her work solves the myths of emotions by breaking down the complexity of social & cultural concepts tied up inside emotions. In her work, Kinga believes that we need to change systems to change the prevailing inequalities when it comes to cultural diversity and gender.    In this episode, we talked about: Why women must build businesses differently than men.  How Amazon, Google and social media's algorithms are holding women back  Why it's time to stop apologizing   Join the Ziva Voices Quarterly Subscription. It's free! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63b33ab9d4043cac46b33a69    Dr. Kinga's TEDx Talk Effective Emotionality: The Space Between Emotions and Feelings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=261gwOZBp88&t=615s   Dr. Kinga Mnich is an award-winning international social psychologist, educator, and speaker,  specializing in emotions, positive psychology, biohacking, and gender. Her work solves the myths of emotions by breaking down the complexity of social & cultural concepts tied up inside emotions. In her work Kinga believes that we need to change systems to change the prevailing inequalities when it comes to cultural diversity and gender.    In this episode, we talked about: Why women must build businesses differently than men How Amazon, Google, and social media works Why it's time to stop apologizing   Join the Ziva Voices Quarterly Subscription. It's free! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63b33ab9d4043cac46b33a69    Dr. Kinga's TEDx Talk Effective Emotionality: The Space Between Emotions and Feelings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=261gwOZBp88&t=615s CONNECT WITH KINGA MNICH Website: https://kingamnich.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkingamnich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kingamnich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.KingaMnich/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Website: https://kingamnich.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkingamnich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kingamnich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.KingaMnich/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Lea Tran works with organizations and individuals who want to transform adversity into thriving opportunities with personal developments. As a former refugee who survived through a war-torn country in Vietnam, Lea has reinvented herself many times. After several careers' transformation, Lea courageously found her voice and now shares her story on stage and through her memoir "I Did Not Miss the Boat" so she can help people break their silence and overcome their trauma, thrive and not miss out in life. Her message of resilience is that you don't ever have to miss your boat when you know how to build your own. In this episode, we talked about what actions to take to reinvent yourself, including: How to take action to reach your goals How to overcome scary thoughts and negative mindsets How to let go of imposter syndrome An ebook of Five Tips to Maximize Your Business Through Public Speaking.  https://www.leatran.com/freemium CONNECT WITH LEA TRAN Website: https://www.leatran.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leatranspeakerandcoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeaTranSpeakerAndCoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leatran_speaker If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Ysaline Rozier is a time management coach helping female purpose-driven professionals to learn how to confidently master their time and productivity so they can scale up their businesses and life.      Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in managing their time, as they often juggle multiple responsibilities, including running a business, caring for their families, and maintaining their personal lives. However, women entrepreneurs can successfully balance these demands and achieve their goals.     In this episode, we talked about:   Mastering and time discipline Breaking the cycle of overwork How to set boundaries     3 Time Efficient To Make Money With Your Business (3-Day Video Series)   This 3-Day video series will teach you 3 simple steps to take control over your time, your priorities, your productivity & most importantly your ability to build a thriving & profitable business so you can spend more time with your family.   https://link.masteryourtimetomakemoney.com/Emi-Kirschner     CONNECT WITH YSALINE ROZIER Website: https://ysalinerozier.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryourtimeloveyourlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysalinerozier     If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Almira is one of Canada's leading experts in brand building and communications. Throughout the past 20 years, she has worked with numerous domestic and international businesses, such as Flight Centre, Granville Island Brewery, Nike, Best Buy, Future Shop, Molson, and TELUS, to develop compelling tales.     Moreover, Almira is a business & visibility coach. She's working with female entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses (to 6+ multi-6 figures) and their visibility. She is motivated by a fierce desire to help women succeed in both their personal and professional lives and to end inequity at all levels.     In this episode we talked about: Why PR is the #1 marketing tool to use during a recession Why being a thought leadership will help you to build your authority, expertise, tribe, client base, etc Why women NEED to grow, scale, and get more visible   Download Almira's free Ebook - Top 3 Ways To Get Free PR     CONNECT WITH ALMIRA BARDAI Website: https://almirabardai.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almira.bardai   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!       Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful     CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dina is currently the Director of Business Strategy for the High-End Client program which specializes in helping business owners, contractors and entrepreneurs generate more, quantity, and quality, high-end clients. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology as well as Certifications in Life & Business Coaching, NLP, and Sales Training and Development. She has traveled across the US and Canada helping individuals find their true path and purpose to reach their full potential.     In the episode we talked about: The elements that create business success The mindset every business owner needs to grow. How to have authentic not salesy sounding sales conversations How to serve your clients and your team at a higher level CONNECT WITH DINA BUCHANAN Website: https://coredm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-buchanan     If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!       Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jordan Scott is a decision-making entrepreneur and content creator. She is the Founder & CEO of Cobble, an app designed to help people make better, faster decisions together.   Decision fatigue is a common phenomenon that affects individuals from all walks of life, from business executives to homemakers. It is important to understand the causes of decision fatigue and develop strategies to overcome it, as it has a significant impact on our personal and professional lives, especially women leaders.   Jordan has been profiled in the New York Times, Forbes, FOX 5 Good Day New York, and more. She has won the NYU & New York Jets No Huddle Challenge and Entrepreneur Magazine's LIVE 5-minute pitch competition. In this episode, we talked about:   How decision fatigue can impact your life and how Cobble can help Jordan's view on procrastination and fear and way to get outside of the box How Content is Queen – converting content into high-quality leads   CONNECT WITH JORDAN SCOTT Website: https://www.trycobble.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-scott-354aa458/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Having started her career in finance 20 years ago when she was frequently the only woman at the conference, not just in the room, Melissa Widner has blazed the trail as a leader and the CEO of Lighter Capital, the pioneer  in revenue-based financing for tech start-ups and scales ups.  In this episode we talk about: What revenue based financing is and whether or not it's an option for you business Who is a good candidate for venture capital funding Why more women are needed in leadership roles How Lighter is bringing their remote team together to build stronger relationships. What it's like to work and live bi-contentally   CONNECT WITH MELISSA WIDNER Website: https://www.lightercapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissawidner/ If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Website: https://inzpire.agency/branding-immersion Jacqueline LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-renan-935a471/ Samantha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-wood-mfa-%F0%9F%94%85-248a4962/ Special offer for listeners:  Brand Immersion Experience and the FREE 3-Video Get Grounded Brand Foundation Workshop If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tweetable Quotes: “Having that open communication helps us to delegate better and decide what, who's doing what part.” - Samantha Wood “It's really just a balance between the two of finding someone that fills your gaps.” - Samantha Wood “Sometimes it's trying some other people throughout the years. It's kind of like establishing and knowing what you don't like sometimes, to find what you do.” -Jacqueline Renan “I feel like when you take on a business partner, like I didn't really know it at the time, but it is like a marriage because you spend so much time with this person, and you're online with them all day.” -Jacqueline Renan  

Alejandra Santos is the founder & CEO of Startup Tandem, where she helps entrepreneurs build well-grounded high, performing organizations, position their financials for an exit, and continuously mentors teams to help promote and maintain ethical practices for growth. This year alone, Alejandra and her teams have helped raise 10+ million in funding.   In this episode, you will learn about Alejandra's rise to success, how she encountered the hurdles standing between her and her dream, and how she overcame them. This is an inspiring story that will definitely move you and make you realize that you have to be brave enough to face your hurdles and use them as your strength. [00:01 - 06:47] Opening Segment The backstory of herself and the company A different life when her mother passed away. How Alejandra bravely left her country to look for a better life. [06:48 - 23:39] The Catalyst Of All Her Fearless Determination The risk Alejandra encounters when leaving her country at an early age. She talks about the life lesson she got from her mother. She's been to different states to look for a place that fulfills her career, spirituality, and well-being needs. [23:39 - 31:54] How Her Business Evolved Through Values She explains her company's mission and values. She loves to help early-stage companies because they're able to help them from the very beginning. How their employees help her, especially in internal matters. [31:55 - 43:24] Closing Segment The challenges that entrepreneurs are facing right now. She explains that in order to succeed in creative business, make it simple. Connect with Alejandra: Website: https://www.startuptandem.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalejandrasantos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startuptandem   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes “I was leaning into that feeling a lot to not have that fear of going back to say, I'm gonna figure it out.” - Alejandra Santos “If you're in a creative business, make it easy for yourself. Make it simple, simple's best, whatever makes sense.” - Alejandra Santos “Your team is the one that makes you the best.” - Alejandra Santos “We as human beings are evolving, so, therefore, companies need to start evolving as well.” - Alejandra Santos

Psychedelic therapy is bursting into our culture at an accelerating pace. With extraordinary clinical trials of psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA, legislation is emerging to facilitate a new demand for medical options.    Heather Wickman is a bestselling author and leader in the field of therapeutic psychedelic integration. Her modality combines horses and evidence-based change strategies that help individuals create the results they most desire.    In this episode, Heather shares the journey of how she gained more profound insight, clarity, and purpose from psychedelic therapy, which led her to create an entirely new future for herself. If you are interested in discovering the journey to deeper clarity and purpose, you might want to listen to this episode!   [00:01 - 07:11] Opening Segment Heather talks about her profound medicine journey with psilocybins, a magic mushroom. She generally describes finding acceptance and clarity using this kind of medicine. The radical acceptance of who you are and Self-love.   [07:12 - 21:14] The Importance Of Psychedelics Heather explains how psychedelics can help people as well as the myths associated with them. She also discusses the different forms and their unique purpose for each individual. She describes the general settings of how they assist their clients during psychedelic therapy.    [21:15 - 30:49] The Coaching, Psychedelics, and Horses Heather talks about how they ended up leaving corporate to become entrepreneurs in order to build something that means something to them. Also, she shares how she solidifies the newfound awakening by integrating horses with executives. She also shares her hesitation about showing her business publicly without feeling petrified by the judgment of others.   [30:50 - 45:20] Closing Segment Heather shares some results and experiences of her clients. The plans of changing the business forward and her hypothesis. The challenge is how she will cultivate and articulate a clearly defined vision and purpose.   Connect with Heather:  Website: https://beuntethered.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwickmanphd Book link: https://amzn.to/3VUIQEj   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!    Tweetable Quotes “I think there's a radical acceptance of who you are in those spaces, and so Self-love is an element of the work that we do.” - Heather Wickman “Oftentimes in that drive we override kind of the whispers that say, is this really what you wanna do? Like, is this really your calling? your passion, your heart's desire?” - Heather Wickman   “The thing that I find most with entrepreneurs and executives is that we are drivers, we are achievers, we are, you know, those type A kind of folks who, pardon the language, but just get shit done.” - Heather Wickman

Alyse Maslonik is the CEO and Founder of RedefinED Advisors LLC, a strategic development partner for non-public and private schools that offers a wide array of services to help schools grow funding and enrollment. Alyse continues her lifelong mission to provide better access to education for underserved communities.   From living in a domestic abuse shelter to creating a self-funded business that now raises millions of dollars for underprivileged children, Alyse Maslonik has experienced it all. In this episode, she shares her life's incredible and impactful journey. Listen to this full-hearted episode which can also impact and may change the negative outlook you have in life!   [00:01 - 08:50] Opening Segment Alyse shared her life story when she was young, living in a low-income family. The catalyst is why she builds her company with a purpose and the principle behind it. She talks about the children who had no other options, which resonates through her childhood.   [08:51 - 19:37] The Impact Of Generational Poverty On A Child's Future Success Alyse shares her childhood trauma and believes it's not necessarily about escaping but healing. The enormous implication of generational poverty The life experience takes her to motivate and influence other kids and positively use those negative experiences.   [19:38 - 26:40] The Steps Of Her Business Journey She shares her experience from waitressing to being able to fund her real estate school and licensing. The financial struggles she had when she was just starting. She describes how her company had grown.   [26:41 - 36:42] Her Message: “The World Can Be Good, And You Don't Even Know It.” How she helped grow her company with her employees and team members with a commitment to their vision. Different stories of the kids helped by her company and how they flourished. The wonderful message that Alyse gives to those kids less fortunate.   [36:43 - 45:40] The Biggest Challenge She Experienced When she needs to fire someone She considers those “why” employees with the same vision and enjoy what they do. Her commitment to God was to give back to those who helped her.   [45:40 - 52:32] Closing Segment Treating her employees the pay and compensation they deserve. She has always made sure the cash flow that the company receives will be returned to people who need it.   Connect with Alyse: Website: www.redefiningeducation.org   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/redefiningeducation/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes   “A simple act of kindness can transcend generations and change the course for entire families, through multiple decades, just from a simple act of kindness.” - Alyse Maslonik   “Everything that we do, every decision that we make and every action that we take in life causes a ripple effect. And I want the ripples that I create to wash over people softly and not crash down on them.” - Alyse Maslonik      “It's not necessarily about just escaping, but really healing.” - Alyse Maslonik     “There are people out there that don't know you, that don't owe you anything, but they love you.” - Alyse Maslonik   “The world can be good and you don't even know it.” - Alyse Maslonik

Helen Fanucci is an MIT-trained engineer who has built her reputation and career managing teams responsible for billions of dollars of quota. She developed the Love Your Team system of sales management over a 25-year career on the front lines at top tech companies, including Apple, Sun Microsystems, IBM, and Microsoft. Helen's first book, Love Your Team, A Survival Guide for Sales Managers in a Hybrid World, launched on November 1st on Amazon.  She also hosts the Love Your Team podcast, which focuses on retaining top talent and building high-performing teams.   In this episode, you are going to learn Helen's strategies and principles when it comes to managing sales team.  She believes that in order to have an effective team, you have to love your employee through developing their skills and let them grow. When an employee feels loved and receives opportunities to grow, they are much more focused on the job and accomplishing the goals of the organization. If you're a sales manager or will become one in the near future, you'll not only learn valuable information and strategies in this episode, but also what it means to truly love your employees! [00:01 - 09:16] Opening Segment Helen started her career early on as an engineer then moved into marketing and sales.  She shares why she shifted and the important lesson she have realized during her, managing her sales team. She explains how she mixed both side of being a people-oriented as being into sales, and data-driven as an engineer. The catalyst of the book and why did she entitle her book “Love you team”   [09:17 - 23:21] Good Sales Manager: Building Trust and Foundation What makes a good manager? Helen shares her beliefs that building trust and foundation for a relationship is the most important. How hybrid workforce shifted sales and sales management. Time zone proximity is more important than physical proximity. Helen's tips in retaining top talent.    [23:22 - 29:50] Conversation Of Strategy Helen talks about her favorite chapter from the book she made  Things that sales manager can take away from her favorite chapter. She also shares her strategies to keep her team being collaborative and motivated.   [29:50 - 35:50] Closing Segment The plans after the book is out. The book titled “Love Your Team” provides a form for thought leadership and engagement.   Connect with Helen:  Website: https://loveyourteampodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenfanucci/ Amazon link for Helen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Your-Team-Survival-Managers/dp/1544534019   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!    Tweetable Quotes “It's really all about building trust and foundation for a relationship.” - Helen Fanucci   “My point is you have time to connect with your team and actually it's the most important job that you have cuz they're the ones that will amplify your success.” - Helen Fanucci   “I would say time zone proximity is more important than physical proximity.” - Helen Fanucci   “This isn't just love and hearts and chocolate. You can't build a high performing team unless you also address the underperformers.” - Helen Fanucci 

Brittany Fuisz is the CEO & Founder of Malibu Mylk, a sustainable, allergen-free alternative milk. She attained her degree in marketing and management from Georgetown University and then a diploma from Le Cordon Bleu. She began her career with Hillstone Restaurant Group in their manager training program. She spent time working on the line at three Michelin star Le Bernardin in NYC, as well as the Food Network in new business development. In today's modern world, women are also finding innovative ways to establish themselves as leaders and role models for their communities. In this episode, you will discover how a persistent entrepreneur, Brittany, devised a way to bring her ideas to fruition and create a business that is forward-thinking, sustainable, and meets the needs of its customers. This will be an episode you don't want to miss! Tune in and learn more about Brittany's entrepreneurial journey. [00:01 - 08:44] Opening Segment Brittany shares the background story of her journey when starting her business. Since some types of milk in the market is not really add nutrition, she shares the catalyst to solve the problem. Discusses the versatility of her product, Malibu Mylk, milk made from flaxseed. [08:45 - 23:32] The Challenges Along The Way Manufacturing the product is the biggest challenge that Brittany has overcome. The highs and lows of the fundraising project. The challenge she faces as a mom while growing her business. [23:33 - 30:54] Tips On How to Choose Sustainable Products Sustainable packaging Tips for choosing/buying sustainable products [30:55 - 34:01] Closing Segment What are the plans for the year 2023 Their transition into a much more sustainable product   Connect with Brittany: Website: https://malibumylk.com/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/malibumylk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-fuisz/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malibumylk/   If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes "You just got to keep your head down and keep going." - Brittany Fuisz   “Not easy to hold when everything's falling apart, but that's what it takes sometimes.”  - Brittany Fuisz   “So this is your opportunity to create something new, to be challenged. And if you can like hold that feeling and say, okay, well, maybe this is the path, and maybe it'll ultimately be.”  - Brittany Fuisz

Givelle Lamano is an entrepreneur and owner of an all-women law firm in California.  She is a recipient of the Super Lawyer Rising Star award and ranks in the top 2% of over 65,000 attorneys. She's a regular contributor to Forbes on business, strategy, and diversity in the workplace. She has been featured in the Daily Journal for her social justice work and is published in INC for her articles about women in leadership.   Let's face it! It's hard to be an entrepreneur and create your passion into a profitable reality if you don't have the courage to push it to the limit. In this episode, Givelle features her journey from survival to skyrocketing success, including her failures and how she learned some life-changing lessons. The insights, tips, and advice that she shares on this podcast will help you tremendously in your mission for success and becoming the next one-of-a-kind entrepreneur. Listen to this wonderful and full-of-knowledge episode. [00:01 - 17:27] Opening Segment Givelle started who she is as a wife, entrepreneur, and as attorney. She shares what it was like growing up and the experiences she had when starting her own business. Givelle shares her opinion about finding balance and flow through consistency.   [17:28 - 26:23 ] The American Jain System She tells the story of how she started her own business out of necessity. How she practiced the law very differently, and why she decided to work with all women. She explains the US Prison System and its rehabilitation   [26:24 - 30:51] The Brilliant Networking Tip Givelle tells her plans for the expansion of her business. She gives out some advice for those who are just starting out. She also shares a networking tip.   [30:52 - 41:00] Closing Segment Success has something to do with self-awareness and doesn't afraid of failure. The best things about working with mentors and coaches.   Connect with Givelle: Website: https://www.lamanolaw.com/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/lamanolaw/ Personal FB:  https://www.facebook.com/givelle/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90_IKVBvHrpAuvK1suEgdw?sub_confirmation=1       If you liked this episode of the Tribe of Leaders, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     FOR A LIMITED TIME: get the digital edition of the Your Amazing Year Planner Here   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes   “Pause, stop, and ask yourself, how am I not going to react to this, but respond to this so that it actually does the most for me in alignment with my values.” - Givelle Lamano   “And that's where I think breathing and just pausing and just stopping and having compassion for ourselves and being kind to ourselves is just, you know, more important than a lot of things.” - Givelle Lamano   “Just because this is how things work doesn't mean that's how it has to continue to be.”- Givelle Lamano

Amanda is the CEO of Chet Holmes International (CHI), a company that has assisted over 200,000 businesses to grow over the last 25 years. She is the daughter of renowned sales expert Chet Holmes, and she inherited the business at 24 years old after her father unexpectedly passed away. Amanda has since doubled CHI's clients in the last 2 years in a row.   In this episode, Amanda shares her journey as a young leader and how she builds credibility and authority in her company left by his father.  Listen in as she emphasizes the importance of building a community and relationships to grow in business. [00:01 - 11:52] Opening Segment Amanda shares her experiences as she goes along with her passion for making her book spectacular. She also shares a bit of a story about her dad and how they revised some pages of his book.   [11:53 - 17:30]   “Sales Bible Of All Sales Bible” Some business strategies that Amanda did when the book was launched resulted in a sold-out book. Amanda talks about what education-based marketing is. She also shares her standpoint on content marketing today.   [17:31 - 28:37] Amanda As a Young Leader The innovation Amanda did when she first steps as a CEO She shares the story of her struggle to be a leader in a company left by her deceased father. She advises all women entrepreneurs.   [28:38 - 39:33] Closing Segment The things Amanda are recently innovating Community and people being together physically is important What's next for Amanda?   Connect with Amanda: Website: chetholmes.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.holmes.94 IG: https://instagram.com/amanditaholmes LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajholmes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandaholmes CTA: UltimateSalesMachine.com   If you liked this episode of the Tribe of Leaders, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes “At first, it was trying to prove myself, and in trying to prove me, that means that I have to push everyone else down, right? Like I'm trying to climb to the top to be number one. And then, over time, I started to realize, well, it's not the Amanda show.  It's the Amanda show, and I'm just recreating the same thing that was with my father. You know, I want this to be a community of people that are like-minded.” - Amanda Holmes   “I find that having a unique perspective is my strength, so to know. That what makes you different is your, what makes you shine. And to lean into that.” - Amanda Holmes   “I've realized, wow, so many more people, especially leaders of organizations, could really use this way of living and being to help them get into balance with themselves. It just feels like so many people need a reset right now. So my goal is to acquire a thousand acres. - Amanda Holmes

Tania Trozzo is a romance author born in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA where she now lives with her three amazing kids and husband. She has 15+ years of retail and sales experience in luxury goods. After her father became ill, she decided to give a voice to the characters and stories that were in her head and has written 4 books so far, one of which was translated and traditionally published in Italy.   In this podcast takeover episode, Tania, a friend, and colleague of Emi, took over the mic and asked Emi about the topic “How to stop failing at your goals.”  Emi explains why reinventing yourself and having a growth mindset will help you progress toward your goals. If you're constantly missing the mark, maybe it's time to start thinking outside of the box, and you definitely want to listen to this exciting episode! [00:01 - 05:58] Opening Segment Talks about a little background of the guest Tania Spensierato. How she started writing her bestselling romance novel. Tania started to interview Emi with a little background of herself. [05:59 - 20:38] Recreate When Things Aren't Constantly Working Emi answers the question from Tania about how she describes her path to evolution. She shares how she constantly changes and finds her true path. She also explains why her biggest regret is being consistent. Creating a planner makes Emi consistent and system-oriented. [20:39 - 33:54] Women As Leaders Emi talks about her favorite female entrepreneur due to her messaging resonates with her. She talks about a company that has honored women in all aspects. She emphasized the value of women and that they have to step up as a leader. [33:56 - 46:15] “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” - Dalai Lama Emi shares her favorite quote from Dalai Lama, “The point of life is happiness.” Sometimes we just need to ask, and you'd be surprised. Connect with Tania: Website: www.authortaniatrozzo.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/tania.spensierato/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/authortaniatrozzo/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniaspensierato/ Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Finally-Mine-Tania-Trozzo/dp/B0BGXXF9R4/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666196291&sr=8-1   If you liked this episode of the Tribe of Leaders, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     FOR A LIMITED TIME: get the digital edition of the Your Amazing Year Planner Here   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes “I think the more we step into our leadership as women, that we are really powerful and can create change. Because let's face it, ladies, like when something really needs to get done, we're the ones in the background making it happen.” - Emi Kirschner “Like the thing I see consistently with women is they don't believe that they're leaders and they don't believe that their CEOs, and having that mind shift is huge, right? - Emi Kirschner “Women do things differently. We build things differently, and it's time for us to step into that power and to stop trying to live our lives through a male dominated society.” - Emi Kirschner   “You're, you're not fully centered in who you are until you can really appreciate being alone with yourself for long periods of time.”  - Emi Kirschner   “And I just, whenever things aren't working for me in a way that I know doesn't serve or suit me, I recreate myself, or I change the situation to serve me better. Essentially, you better fit your needs. And I'm not afraid of creating solutions that are out of the box.” - Emi Kirschner

FRANK O'CONNELL is the author of JUMP FIRST, THINK FAST. His accomplishments include serving as president of Reebok Brands, president of HBO Video, CEO of Indian Motorcycle, and chairman and CEO of Gibson Greetings, Inc. He spent the first fourteen years of his career developing well-known brands at Arnold Bakery, Mattel, Carnation Company, and Hunt Wesson foods, among other brands in the baking and natural foods industry. In this episode, Frank shares his story of how he got to be successful through the process of taking risks, doing the unexpected, and accepting failures. His unique blend of entertaining stories and proven methods on how to lead in a fast-growing world makes his book called, “Jump First, Think Fast” a must-read for any entrepreneur or a business owner. If you want to make your mark right now and make an impact, don't miss this powerful episode! [00:01 - 05:04] Opening Segment Frank started to explain what made him decide to write a book. He also shares his various jobs, which have given him a wide range of knowledge and experiences. How taking risks and considering failure is so important in order to grow and move forward. [05:05 - 22:54] Jumping First In Order To Grow Frank shares how he started to grow and span his career despite being raised on a farm. Frank explains the meaning of his book's title, "Jump First, Think Fast," and how it means to take risks and to have confidence in yourself.   [22:55 - 29:00] Build Community And Collaboration Frank enumerated his own process when he was going to a new company. Establishing a personal relationship is important. His mantra is “be fun, have fun,” which he always instills in his organization.   [29:01 - 46:32]   He describes the transitions in moving from one place to another due to his business ventures. Understanding the importance of a strategic plan   Connect with Frank: Website: https://jumpfirstthinkfast.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jumpfirstfrank/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JUMPfirstFrank LI: https://jumpfirstthinkfast.com/ Book Link: https://amzn.to/3DTQwiN   If you liked this episode of the Tribe of Leaders, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   FOR A LIMITED TIME: get the digital edition of theYour Amazing Year Planner Here Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes   “You may not be creative, but can you recognize a great creative idea. It's as important to be able to recognize it as it is to create it.” - Frank O'Connell   “I try to create an environment where my employees are not afraid of failure because if they're not, they're not gonna be. Thinking they're not gonna be stretching their thinking and we're not gonna be, you know, we're not gonna be growing.” - Frank O'Connell   “And in many situations, you can't really predict what the outcome is going to be. I don't care how hard you study it. You know how much data you get, you can't predict exactly what that outcome is.”  - Frank O'Connell

CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia (read: see-ka-lo-fia), Ari Krzyzek helping FemTech, DTC, and women-led brands transform their website into a platform that unlocks business opportunities. She serves as a branding, UX consultant, and professional peer in support of fellow female entrepreneurs through the #1 ranked private business incubator in the world, 1871 Chicago, and Chicago's global healthcare startup incubator, MATTER. She's the co-host of Halo Femtech Podcast, a podcast that honors disruptive innovators and change-makers advancing women's health.   Furthermore, she helps women in tech and design break into the industry and succeeds in it by mentoring them for personal branding, career advancement, and entrepreneurship through Interaction Design Foundation and ADP list.   If you have doubts about launching the business of your dreams, you will definitely want to listen to this episode. In this particular episode, we will be talking about Ari's amazing story about how she became a business owner and how she was able to grow this incredible company from nothing to something incredible. [00:01 - 10:05] Opening Segment Ari shared her backstory of how she followed her gut to get started on her passion as a graphic designer. By listening to her gut, she embarked upon the venture to the United States and started an agency with her husband using their freelancing skills.   [10:05 - 13:07] Creating a Business From Scratch, “it was a totally a Hot Mess” She describes how she and her husband joined forces to establish an agency using each other's skills. “I never looked back since then, and I hope I would never have to,”  she said when she finally started her business full-time and quit her freelance job. [13:07 - 22:09] The Challenges She Experienced in Running the Business Setting boundaries working as a wife-husband team The catalyst of naming her agency uniquely, as many others can't pronounce it properly. How she eventually wrote a book to help their business grow and address their clients' issues. [22:09 - 27:48] What's in the book?  Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert Explain how the book she created can be helpful for entrepreneurs in creating conversion-oriented websites. “So start with the goal, whatever that goal may be, and then lean from there,” Ari said, starting to share tips with business owners who wanted to build a functional website. She discusses how valuable a website is to someone's business. Opportunities in creating a website that engages visitors. [27:48 - 30:39] Closing Segment Ari's exit plans in the next 20 years. She shared her values and motivation to create an impact through her gut   Connect with Ari: Website: http://chykalophia.com   FB: http://facebook.com/chykalophia   Twitter: http://twitter.com/chykalophia   LI: http://linkedin.com/in/arichykalophia   IG: http://twitter.com/chykalophia   Special offer for listeners:   Get a free copy of my new book, Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert, for the first 5 listeners who reach out to me via email at ari@chykalophia.com or buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3ABGLoI   If you liked this episode of the Tribe of Leaders, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     FOR A LIMITED TIME: get the digital edition of the Your Amazing Year Planner Here Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn.   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes “Sometimes you just have to go with your guts, right? Sometimes you don't know what's the right answer, but when you fill it in your gut, and you just run with it, believe me, you always end up feeling excited about it because, you know, even though it's scary, it's gonna be worthwhile.” - Ari Krzyzek   “If a lot of these, you know, awesome smart people in scientist could create such a name, why can't I?”-  Ari Krzyzek   “Setting our relationship, working with your spouse, it can be tricky simply because you would see them as your spouse, and you have to separate the feeling about you as the spouse versus you as a business partner.” -  Ari Krzyzek   “I feel like when you have that support, you know that you can just like do anything. Everything just feels safe, even though you feel stuck, that you know that somebody is cheering on you when you feel down, that you maybe feel like doing enough.  -  Ari Krzyzek   “I took yet another bold move, leap into the unknown and just like quit this year job and went all in into my business chykalophia. I never looked back since then and I hope I would never have to.”  -  Ari Krzyzek

Amy Anderson is the Co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing; Amy shares her story of starting her own marketing company. She describes how she found her niche in strategy in strategic branding and positioning and advises her clients to start with defining their market segment and building a foundation from there. In this episode, Amy talks about the challenges of balancing work and parenting. She shares that she had to learn to accept that she wasn't an “amazing parent” and that she instead shifted her mindset to focus on her children's independence and success. She shares that she has designed her day around her children, fostering a lot of independence in them. [00:01 - 05:44] Opening Segment Amy shares her almost 30 years of marketing experience working with brands like Calvin Klein, New York Times Digital, etc. She helps shape the brands that she and her team work with by implementing innovative marketing strategies that helps them stand out uniquely in their industry   [05:45 - 23:33] Creating A Culture Of Kindness And Compassion She believes that a company's marketing strategy should be based on four pillars, namely: Positioning Value Market Segmentation Campaign Planning She discusses her philosophy on human resources and how she approached developing her team   She stresses the importance of creating a culture of kindness and compassion     [23:34 - 34:18] The Importance of Team Meetings In Cultivating A Positive Culture She discusses the resignation of several employees from her company, which she attributes to the employees' desire for better work-life balance and less exhaustion She notes that women are leading more businesses than ever before, but these businesses often lack the flexibility to meet the needs of their employees She uses team meetings to foster better communication and collaboration between her team members Team meetings are important for cultivating a positive culture within the company Amy encourages her team to focus on the positive [34:19 - 39:08] Closing Segment Amy recommends to visit her  www.wildcoffeemarketing.com!   Reach Amy through her Website: www.wildcoffeemarketing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildcoffeemktg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-anderson-17abba2/   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful   LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes “My mission is to transform the way in-house teams and marketing teams are built for companies and to run an in-house team in this environment.” -  Amy Anderson “I have really tried to foster, a culture of kindness and compassion. And when you say they're human beings, absolutely. I say it all the time. They're not workers, they're not employees, they're humans who have taken a chance on my business partner and me and this company. And I feel really honored that they're. So, I treat that with a lot of care. you know, I think compassion comes in the form of clarity.” – Amy Anderson “I hope that leaders are more open to hearing what the needs are, because I think inherently, we want to meet the needs of others.” - Amy Anderson

Marie Fratoni is the CEO of Get Clients Everywhere, she works globally to help professionals build solid, successful businesses. She coaches entrepreneurs to become savvy, social, and successful through cultivating professional relationships that are fulfilling and profitable, and by providing sound business-building strategies. She helps her clients double or triple their income. As a community leader, Marie makes a difference! She is a staunch advocate for women in business, founding and leading several professional groups throughout the years designed to advance the careers of women including the Women's Professional Development Network (WPDN) a global community of women business owners. She leads annual transformational retreats in Italy.      [00:01 - 07:38] Opening Segment Marie Fratoni shares about her background Emi talks about about about her business and her podcast Creating a space for women entrepreneurs to feel powerful together    [07:39 - 13:06] Stepping Out and Stepping In Coming to a point of quitting doing the podcast Stepping back into coaching  Finding purpose in serving and helping women elevate    [13:07 - 19:48] What Happened During Recalibration  Finding the time to be alone and have a quiet time Stepping away from the business and having new clarity stepping back in  Establishing new fundamentals that's in line with the function of the program   [19:49 - 29:02] Struggles and Things Behind the Scenes Communication difficulties in marketing Celebrating clients as they elevate  Helping women actualize their their dreams  Breaking down their ideas and helping them interpret it    [29:03 - 37:01] Closing Segment Be committed to not only your business but also in creating relationships Finding a community of women who can support what you are doing  Create rules, structures, and containers that work for you     Special Offer:  Marie has a special offer for all listeners of this podcast click here to find out more.   Reach Marie through LinkedIn , Facebook, Instagram and her website www.getclientseverywhere.com   and tap into your limitless potential!         If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thank you for tuning in!     Tweetable Quote “And you have to want to be committed to not only growing your business, but being open and building relationships with other people.” - Emi Kirschner

Dr. Carla Fowler is an MD PhD and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla's unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals. [00:01 - 10:34] Opening Segment Dr. Carla shares about her background Training for marathons at a young age  Going in a MD PhD immunology program   [10:35- 14:13] Balancing Medical School Managing personal time and school  Planning ahead so there is time for everything  Having a change of pace during the clinical years    [14:14 - 17:16] Running 29 Miles at Age 12 Having a teacher that thought about building self efficacy  Running is both mental and physical  Understanding and trusting your future self to manage    [17:17 - 28:08] Talking High Performance A lot of people who are high performing tend to burnout  Importance on the principal of brutal focus  We are not immune to seeing the things in our lives as important or very good  Looking at our lives and seeing if things around us are serving us    [28:09 - 34:53] Finding Clarity  Really think about what you want  We have access to all the answers thru the internet  Identifying if i invested enough and knowing what I can  Knowing when to stop    [34:53 - 48:23] Characteristics of High Performers  People performing at a high level still fail  Large things happen as a result of compounding  High performers tend to have foresight and don't dwell to long on their mistakes  They are organized and have detailed calendars   [48:23 - 54:43] Closing Segment Free resource about finding a coach and questions related to it  Books on high performance Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke   Reach Carla through LinkedIn and her website www.thaxa.com   and tap into your limitless potential!   Special Offer: I think investing in a great coach is something that has been so helpful for many leaders - but often the process can feel like a mystery. I created a resource to help people avoid common mistakes that happen when looking for a coach and some tips to set them up for success.   The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!)    Click here to check it out.   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!   Tweetable Quote   “The moment we can impact is now, you know, we can think about the future, but really our window of action is now, it's today, and then tomorrow we will get another today.” - Dr. Carla Fowler

Dr. Cassandra LeClair is a communication consultant, author, and motivational speaker. She is an expert on communicating in relationships and improving connections. Dr. LeClair's mission is to educate individuals on how to understand their patterns to have effective and healthy communication to enhance their professional and personal relationships.   [00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment Dr. Cassandra talks about how she got into the podcasts space  Teaching about communication as a professor  Creating resources within the space  [05:54 - 18:59] Setting Boundaries Within the Family Everybody wants to blame work Setting boundaries with your partner and your children Understanding the difference between caring for your child giving what they want Most problems start due to lack of boundaries [19:00 - 26:28] Setting Boundaries With Clients and Employees Asking yourself where do I set the boundaries Make a list of tasks that are specific to you Being clear with yourself as to where you might have overstepped [26:29 - 42:30] Dealing with Burnout  It's not a competition of who is the busiest of what is your worth Burnout sometimes manifests itself and physical symptoms Burnout is also an organizational issue  Take time to rest and reset Challenge yourself to find an alternative and not decide to quit [42:31 - 49:06] Closing Segment Ways to say “No” without guilt It doesn't feel natural to set boundaries for ourselves or say no Learn to feel comfortable saying no   Reach Linda through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn  and tap into your limitless potential!     Dr. Cassandra LeClair has a special offer on her books for listeners: A copy of 30 Ways to Say NO without Guilt click here to find out more .   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!   Tweetable Quote   “What the lack of boundary setting does is it causes all of these other feelings and relational issues, but we often fail to see that it started as a boundary issue in the first place.” - Dr. Cassandra LeClair   “ Some of those boundaries that maybe we had previously set up for ourselves just became nonexistent and then going back to the workforce or getting back to some sort of normalcy, whatever that is, you know, trying to map those old boundaries on your new life is not always gonna work or is difficult.”- Dr. Cassandra LeClair

Estelle Giraud is the CEO and the Co-Founder Of Trellis Health. She is a Ph.D. scientist in population genetics turned commercial operator and leader in biotech and frontier medicine at Illumina and how she turned her passion into a business. In this episode, Estelle simplifies the process of getting access to your medical records and creating a holistic picture of all of your treatments and procedures. Her journey brings her to the intersection of people's multiple health issues and simplifies the process of managing them all by organizing your health data in an app. Her goal is that Trellis Health will be relevant for everyone, so they can take ownership of their health and live healthier lives. [00:01 - 08:13] Opening Segment Estelle shares background as a PhD scientist and an entrepreneur She simplifies access to medical records for pregnant women and others Trellis Health helps patients see their entire health history in one place, making it easier to manage conditions and relationships with doctors [08:14 - 10:12] Practical Solutions By Coordinating With Your Healthcare Provider How Gen Z is more mobile and less tied down, which is causing problems with their healthcare One problem she shares is that people are seeing different doctors' multiple times and moving their records around, which makes it difficult to track their health Mothers are experiencing a lot of health issues, but no one is coordinating care between different providers [10:13 - 34:18] Being Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations Being a mother and has experienced pregnancy has led to becoming more comfortable with uncomfortable situations, which helped her in her leadership role She explains that an uncomfortable decision is one that is not easy or comfortable, and is a necessary part of growth Dealing with problems by looking at them in terms of their solutions, and by staying in the moment [34:19 - 36:24] Closing Segment What are your “North Star” priorities? The US healthcare system is complex and difficult to innovate in Connect with Estelle: LinkedIn: Estelle Giraud Twitter: @estellejgiraud Website: Trellis Health   If you liked this episode of the Tribe of Leaders, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe! Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful LEARN MORE ABOUT EMI Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you for tuning in! Tweetable Quotes: “Women take a chief role within the family and that translates into the community as a medical decision maker for the family. They also make more than 80% of consumer buying decisions, women are powerhouses in this space and they've been underserved in their health needs for so long.” - Estelle Giraud “As a founder and as a mother… Impacts who I am as a founder and how I think about this business.” – Estelle Giraud “Everything that we have, everything that we experience, we're all humans. And that connection with people is just full of momentum and power whether you are in the home or in a business or wherever. It's a core part of how I think about leading and innovating and parenting.” - Estelle Giraud “As a startup founder, in these early, early days, it's just don't die. Just don't die as a company and just keep not dying. So, that framework prioritizes all of the other things, like what is the one thing that's going to de-risk that North Star objective the most.” – Estelle Giraud

Alinka Rutkowska is the CEO of Leaders Press, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press, where she creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and launches them to best-seller with a 100% success rate.     [00:01 - 10:04] Opening Segment Alinka shares about her background and the company Leaders Press See what stage the book is in and if it requires ghost writers to finish Publish books for other writers as well as self publishing Writers go to publishers for lead generation and conversion   [10:05 - 17:14] Journey as an Entrepreneur   Feeling caged climbing the corporate ladder Writing a book as a form of self therapy and self publishing it  Tasting freedom and never looking back Started the business as a one woman show Quitting a corporate job and quitting a relationship   [17:15 - 27:27] Maintaining Balance in the Business Juggling act of being a working mom  Wearing all the hats when starting a business Creating a team and delegating roles  Letting go of things your not good at to welcome growth    [27:28 - 31:07] Closing Segment Find someone to mentor you and help guide you Growing the business and finding authors  Go deep, not wide       Reach Alinka through LinkedIn, Website www.leaderspress.com and tap into your limitless potential!     Special offer for listeners: Do you have questions about how to get your book out in the world?  Check out this in depth article: https://leaderspress.com/how-to-get-a-book-published/    If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!       Tweetable Quote   “I know there are people who have like 5 or 10 different businesses and ideas and. I don't do that. I'm very, very focused on one thing and wanna grow it and go deep. Go deep, not wide” -  Alinka Rutkowska   “Success isn't really so difficult. You just find somebody who's already achieved what you want and ask for direction.” - Alinka Rutkowska

Linda Babulic is the premier coach for women executives, bringing them the courage to work with their innate feminine strength. Linda is passionate about lighting the inner fire of heart to heart connection. In 2013 Linda went on a Shamanic Vision quest to let go of beliefs that don't serve her. She released fear and stepped into courage to lead her life. Knowing your values and having them guide you. Holding your power and not giving it away. She interprets these ancient teachings for today's world.       [00:01 - 14:06] Opening Segment Linda shares how she works with women to help achieve success  It begins with asking the right questions to find out just what experiences they are seeking Helping clients figure out what values matter most to them Letting go of emotions that don't serve us but depletes us  Seeing a shift of more women stepping into leadership roles   [14:07 - 19:38] Insights towards Meditation  Having an aunt charged with practicing witchcraft without a license  Aligning the mind to the heart Practicing the six days of meditation by Vishen Lakhiani     [19:39 -32:47] Defining Freedom  Women define freedom differently Having a shift of young men stepping in to take responsibility for parenting roles Having freedom physically Linda shares how she used to have her own stage show  It's women's role to change the world and make it a better place   [32:48 -39:06] Inspiration to Write Books  Started by doing workshops on various topics Seeing women inspired at workshops led her to pursue write her book Linda's first book has become a bestseller    [39:07 - 47:58] Closing Segment Linda shares about her shamanic journey Teaching about Sacred Moon Circles It's our responsibility to heal ourselves        Reach Linda through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Websitehttps://lindababulic.com/  and tap into your limitless potential!     Linda is have a special offer on her books for listeners: ZEST Your Life–A Taste of Inner Wisdom - https://bit.ly/ZESTyourLifeBook, https://bit.ly/ZESTyourLifeCanada   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!       Tweetable Quote   “ We need to establish those good patterns into our lives. And often we have a pattern that we don't even realize we have.And it's not serving us until it causes the catastrophe.” -  Linda Babulic   “ I think it's the women's role to change the world and let's make the world a better place. And we don't do that by gossiping, complaining, whining, that's all negative energy and we need to all bring our vibration right up to the higher level.” - Linda Babulic    

In this episode we are joined by Leslie Short in a podcast takeover. Join us as we share on how to hold up your success in your business and how to turn your negative situations into lemonades.   Leslie Short brings four decades of experience when she created The Cavu Group to advise companies and organizations how to expand beyond their current culture through the Diversity & Inclusion lens. She firmly believes that issues don't go away because programs are in place.         [00:01 - 12:28] Opening Segment Leslie shares about herself and her background  Emi discusses her "I AM" statement and how we all have divinity, especially as women in a masculine world Transforming a potentially negative or stressful situation into a good and turning it into a business.   [12:29 - 19:37] Approach Towards Clients Emi shares how clients approach her about their frustrations in business and how to accomplish higher goals Keeping herself accountable for her clients and success Women need to pitch themselves and believe they can succeed    [19:38 - 25:40] Leadership and Being a Leader .Everyone can be a leader and it starts with leading yourself We have the ability to make an impact in the lives of people around us You can be a leader and still not have great leadership Leadership requires us to be open and transparent   [25:41 - 34:33] Approach Towards Business When we show up for our business our team and clients will show up for us  We all have transferable skills we just need to learn how to use them Helping women be the CEO of their business Creating a conversation and building business and not another networking group   [34:34 - 40:32] Closing Segment A perfect client is someone who is open  Being committed and accountable to the person who coaches us  Support will be there when you need it and especially when you don't       Reach Leslie through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and www.thecavugroup.com and tap into your limitless social media potential!     If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!       Tweetable Quote   “Everybody is a leader. Like it doesn't matter who you are, there are days when you have to pick yourself up off the floor and lead yourself out the door to go do something that you don't wanna do.” -  Emi Kirschner   “The foundation will continue to grow, but I must be listening to the world and have the flexibility to say, That it didn't work. Now we need to shift. We need to come back. We're doing too much.” - Leslie Short    

In this episode, we talk with Erica Salm Rench, who is the Chief Operating Officer of RASA.IO. RASA.IO is a platform that uses AI to customize and personalize emails for clients to use in their email list. Erica also managed a team of online marketers at the largest digital marketing company in the Gulf South. There, she supported the web development, SEO, online advertising, and content marketing teams in executing strategies which elevated organizations to stand out and be seen amongst the chaos of the online marketplace.       [00:01 - 06:19] Opening Segment Erica shares how she started her career in email marketing Working with clients to create a customizable email that tailors to their specific needs   [06:20 - 12:17] Utilizing AI to Enhance Customer Experience Personalized emails let firms engage more personally with consumers Using personalized emails to build relationships with customers can help a business succeed Email is still an effective way to reach out to customers Maintain consistency on social media platforms    [12:18 - 18:07] Dominating the Tech Market Erica share how her industry peers inspired her to thrive Inspiring a shift in market towards acceptance of women Start coding when you are young to get a jump on the market.   [18:08 - 33:06] Raising Kids and Leading a Company Developing a network of support with working mothers Finding the right flow by planning out the things you need to do Learning from the failures and achieving success   [33:07 - 40:05] Closing Segment Using SEO to optimize keywords to help improve communication Repurposing contents to reach more consumers Using AI to create personalized newsletters and emails to promote contents Special Offers for Listeners!  14 day free trial to use RASA.IO     Reach Erica through LinkedIn, and tap into your limitless social media potential!         If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!       Tweetable Quote   “I think we all get to the end of the day as working moms and think, Oh, there's this. I could have done better and this, I could have done better. And we beat ourselves up. And that's so hard. We beat ourselves up and we shouldn't beat each other up. We should support each other.” -  Erica Salm Rench      

Dianna Leeder, CPCC is a Canadian author, podcaster, and owner of Crave More Life Coaching. An intuitive coach and expert at helping people find and confidently use their voices, she believes the time of silencing women's voices is over and through her Find Your Voice Healer Certification, and the Find Your Voice, Save Your Life book series, offers a platform for healing and living out loud. Join Dianna at CraveMoreLife.com and in her Facebook groups Find Your Voice Women and Transcendent Men.   [00:01 - 08:43] Opening Segment Dianna shares how she lost her own voice on her mission to help other women discover theirs. Dianna had a universal knock on the head moment that taught her that she had so much more to learn about herself. Learning to prioritize oneself without neglecting other facets of ourselves Finding one's place in life after motherhood and making the most of the opportunities this new phase of life offers   [08:44- 22:47]Our Voice Empowers Us  Women who are empowered by their voices and use them effectively have the capacity to change the world  Regaining one's voice requires taking responsibility for one's experiences Discovering one's own voice by first discovering who one truly is Understanding and honoring one's core values can help guide decisions in life Men struggle to find their voice because they are trained to be distinct from women and not to be vulnerable   [22:48- 25:41] Finding Freedom by Sharing Our Stories Providing a platform of healing for authors Experiencing a sense of freedom when writing about our history and our stories Helping those who struggle to be heard or who do not have a voice by sharing their stories through our books   [25:52- 38:12] Closing Segment Give yourself permission to ask for help when you need it helps you make better life decisions Dianna shares how she is able to get help in her mission through her books and through inviting holistic healers to assist in her certification courses Dianna's goal is to help improve others lives by sharing what she knows through holistic healing  Taking responsibility of ourselves helps make us stronger as an individual   Reach Dianna through Cravemorelife.com , Facebook , Instagram and tap into your limitless social media potential!   Dianna is giving away a free gift for all those who have tuned in to this podcast click here for to know more  If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!     WANT TO LEARN MORE? Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Or send me an email at amacvirtualassistance@gmail.com     Check us out on Apple Podcasts.   Thanks for tuning in!   Tweetable Quotes “How we can show up for ourselves and how we can show up as ourselves,instead of the wife or the daughter,or the friend, we need to know what our wholeness is and show up as that person in order to have the really great relationships.” - Dianna Leeder   “Finding your voice for me is not about speaking the words, it's just expressing exactly who we are.” - Dianna Leeder   “Ask for help when you need it, be creative in how you can get it, and know that, if you are self-aligned, your decisions will become a lot easier. You'll know what feels right compared to what doesn't feel right.” - Dianna Leeder