Wonder Women

In this episode, the co-founder of OPI, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, tells us her American Dream story. Her brave parents were Holocaust survivors and made a dangerous escape with their children from Hungary to get to America. Years later, Suzi and her brother-in-law built the beauty empire, OPI! In this episode Suzi shares her bad habit she had to break (biting her nails…WHAT??) the most embarrassing moment of her career, her favorite OPI color, and of course, her new book, “I’m Not Really a Waitress!”

Mallika Chopra is a mom, wife, and daughter of the famous Dr. Deepak Chopra. Mallika is an entrepreneur and author, who shares her insights into living life with intent and finding purpose and joy. In this podcast episode, I ask  Mallika about mom guilt, her chocolate addiction, and learning to say no! Plus, she gives us practices you can implement into your life TODAY to cut out the craziness in your life!

In this episode, we meet Lindsey Hubley. After the birth of her son, Myles, Lindsey developed an infection that worsened. She ended up hospitalized for over a year fighting for her life. Both her arms and legs had to be amputated. Lindsey shares the harrowing moments in the hospital watching her life change in an instant, how she grieved precious time lost with her newborn son, and how she’s now thriving as a quad amputee.

Whitney Austin is a mother of two and a wife living in Louisville, KY. She’s a vice president with Fifth/Third Bank. One September 6, 2018, a gunman walked into the Fifth/Third Bank in downtown Cincinatti and started shooting. Whitney was hit 12 times by bullets. Three innocent people were killed that day. In this episode, she shares how she played dead to survive, used her maternal instincts to fight for her life, and how she’s made it her life’s mission to end gun violence.

In the summer of 2018, Megan's arm started tingling. It became the worst pain she'd experienced in her life. Still, she felt silly being wheeled into the ER for what she thought was a pinched nerve. Scans revealed 17 tumors on her brain. This wife and mom of two underwent two risky brain surgeries to save her life. In this episode, she reveals the scary moments living with Neurofibromatosis II and how she's still trusting God through it all. 

Heather French Henry is Miss America 2000, a designer, veterans advocate, deputy commissioner of veterans affairs in Kentucky, and she’s entering the world of politics—running for state office in Kentucky. Heather shares what it’s like having two teen daughters, chasing a new dream, and the one wild thing she does to let loose!

Jennifer Parkinson is a mom of two teens living in Agoura Hills, California. In her early 30s, she learned she had Parkinson’s disease. One doctor told her she'd be wheelchair bound in 15 years. Boy, she proved him wrong! Fourteen years later in this episode, Jennifer shows us her fighting spirit and how she's using boxing to keep her symptoms at bay. She explains the unexpected person who believed in her when doctors didn't, and her biggest motivating factor to keep fighting.  

Lakeshia Ramsey was molested and raped at the ages of 3, 5 and 12. Her mother sold her in exchange for drugs, and then, a foster home became another place of abuse. There are so many twists and turns to Lakeshia’s story: infertility because of her trauma, three miracle children and her infant son’s cancer diagnosis. In this episode, Lakeshia shares how she trusted God through it all, how she forgave her mother on her deathbed, and how tracking down her biological father changed the course of her life for the better.

 Shancy Larson lives just outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Two years ago, she lost one of her eyes in a horrific car crash. She’s sharing how she coped with the awful stares from strangers, and how she’s now helping others going through similar circumstances.

Tori Gerbig started her now $30 million clothing boutique out of the trunk of her car! Tori is the CEO and founder of The Pink Lily Boutique. She’s a wife and mom to two kids living in Bowling Green, KY. In this episode, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, and how she pushed through doubts of others to chase a wild dream. Tori also opens up about a very personal journey she and her husband are going through.

Katherine Legge is a race car driver who’s been racing since she was nine years old. She’s competed in two Indy 500s and has competed in champ car, formula E and IMSA. She’s a Brit, living in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, she shares what it’s like being one of the top race car drivers in the world (who just so happens to be female) and shares an inspiring message for young girls and women chasing their dreams.

She’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Money guru Rachel Cruze’s first episode on Wonder Women is so popular, she’s back to share more money tips! In this episode, she shares three things you can do TODAY to start attacking debt, how you can find $2,000 in 14 days, and how to teach your kids (yes, even toddlers) to understand money smarts!  

Jennifer Walker is a wife, mom of three—including twins, co-founder of Moms On Call, public speaker, sought-after infant and toddler care consultant and author. In this episode, Jennifer shares her expertise on why toddlers can be so weird--throwing tantrums, not obeying, and more. She reveals how to best discipline and work with your child based on his or her personality. From potty training, to holding hands while crossing the street, to sleep, Jennifer covers it all!

Hannah Seadschlag is a full time mom to two girls, one of whom was born with Down Syndrome. Hannah walks us through the uncertain time when she learned of her daughter's diagnosis. Hannah just wanted to know what life would be like with her daughter, but she couldn't find what she needed. She and three other families have started a youtube channel, "The Ups and Downs" to help other families navigate through a Down Syndrome diagnosis, and what life looks like for these families. 

Cynthia Johnson is the co-founder and CEO of Bell + Ivy, a digital marketing and personal branding agency in Santa Monica, California. She is an entrepreneur and keynote speaker all over the world, and author of the book, "Platform." She has 1.75 million followers on Twitter, and knows a thing or two about nurturing followers! In this episode, she shares the two big mistakes business owners make in their personal branding journey, and talks about the risks she's taken to get to where she is.  

Move over, Marie Kondo, Helena Alkhaus is here! Helena admits she was born a naturally tidy person. But being a Navy wife and moving all over the globe, she realized having less was more! In this episodfe, the Brazil native tells us how to simplify our lives and reveals five tips that will help you move in the right direction towards a tidy home.

When Janie Kasse was 16 months old, her mother was in a horrific car crash. Janie’s mom suffered a traumatic brain injury that changed her personality, keeping her mind in a childlike state forever. It’s the only way Janie has ever known her mother. In this episode, Janie shares how she stays positive, helps give her mom a fulfilling life, and deals with the demons of her mom’s past that Janie has just discovered. There’s more to Janie’s story. Her own. She’s also living with Crohn’s disease. Nearly 15 years ago, she widdled down to a staggering 85 pounds because of the disease and made a brave decision to have a very complicated surgery…that changed the way she lives life forever.

Maja Kazazic is an internationally recognized motivational speaker and genocide survivor. Originally from former Yugoslavia, Maja’s home was destroyed by genocide that killed 250,000 people and injured millions. At the age of 16, she was severely injured when a bomb went off, killing her five friends in front of her. Her leg had to be amputated--without anesthesia. Maja's incredible story of positivity has been featured in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Fox News, BBC News, Discovery Network, the Philadelphia Inquirer, LA Times and more.

Laura Hunter is the co-founder and co-author of Moms On Call. She is a mother of five, pediatric nurse, an entrepreneur, and an infant care consultant. She specializes in getting babies to sleep through the night! In this episode, Laura shares how she is inspiring and encouraging parents around the globe with her proven methods of care for babies and young children. She reveals the funny God moments that have shaped who she is, and her business.    

Tiffany Jo Baker is a mom who has birthed seven children, but only two of them are her own. She’s been a surrogate three times (twice with twins) and is a speaker and coach for  women and couples, whether their dream is a baby, business, blog or book. In this episode, Tiffany shares how God put the dream of being a surrogate on her heart, and what it's like to carry a child for someone else.

She’s a farm girl from Canada who loves bling and plays a 300-year-old violin named “Sparkle” which has a story of its own! Rosemary Siemens has quite the resume and talent. She plays violin, piano and sings. She’s performed around the world--from the Vatican to Carnegie Hall. She's played for two U.S. presidents and Canadian prime ministers. Siemens takes us through her adventures in this episode, including why she and her husband hid her pregnancy until she had the baby!

Their hats were so wild at the Kentucky Derby, celebrities wanted to take pictures with them. Women were asking to buy the outrageous hats straight off their heads. Lifelong friends Kate and Rachel were dubbed, "The Hat Girls." They started creating more hats and selling them, and are now the officials designers of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Rachel Bell is an entrepreneur, designer and co-owner of The Hat Girls. In this episode, she talks about how she and her business partner/best friend don’t kill each other during the madness of Derby season, and dishes on some of the celebrities who wear their fabulous headpieces!

She left a steady job, steady income, and the security of a career in corporate America after a decade to become an author. God's tug at her heart just wouldn't quit. Kristy Cambron is an award-winning author of Christian fiction, and an author of Bible studies, including the Verse Mapping series. She is a women’s ministry leader, a speaker, wife, and mom of three boys. In this episode, Kristy talks about how to take a leap of faith, find God’s voice for your own life, and how chasing the desires God puts in your heart—will lead you to Him.

In part two of Stephanie Decker’s story, she takes us through the moment she woke up in the hospital after surviving a horrific EF4 tornado, and learning both of her legs had been amputated. Plus, she shares how she is using her situation for good through the Stephanie Decker Foundation.

On March 2, 2012, Stephanie Decker was hunkered down in her basement, lying over top of her kids, shielding them from an EF4 tornado. The main beam of their house fell on Stephanie, crushing and pinning her legs. Her two children made it out safely. Stephanie lost both of her legs. In part one of Stephanie's story, she takes us through each harrowing moment: riding out the storm, fighting to stay alive, and the will to not die in front of her children.

Kara Goldin is founder and CEO of Hint Inc., the San Francsico-based company which produces the leading unsweetened flavored water, Hint. In this episode, Kara talks about her 10-diet-soda-a-day habit inspired her to make this soda alternative, and the bold business decision she made hours before delivering her fourth child.

Get out your scrub brush, vacuum, and dust rags! "Clean Mama" Becky Rapinchuk shares her proven method for keeping your home beautiful, clean and organized in just 10 minutes a day. Plus, she breaks down her daily routine on the bigger jobs that make these daily tasks a breeze. Becky has advised the world's leading lifestyle brands--Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, SC Johnson, Bissell, and Scotch-Brite. Besides being a cleaning expert, she's a wife, a mom of three, author, former art teacher and entrepreneur. 

Celebrity chef and star on The Food Network’s show “The Kitchen,”  Sunny Anderson tells us about her military upbringing, her own time in the Air Force, her love for cooking, her invention called the Infladium, and how she got the name Sunny. Plus, she shares a few embarrassing moments during her career and the stinky way she likes to relax!

Alex Kimura is the co-founder and director of the non-profit, Saving America's Marrow, and the producer and director of the documentary, "In Our Bones. Alex was a sophomore in college when her younger sister, Sam, got really sick. They learned Sam had a bone marrow failure disease. The only cure was a bone marrow transplant, and her sister Alex was her best shot. Alex learned the devastating news--that she was not a match. That's what started these sisters' mission: travel to all 50 states and sign up 25,000 people on the bone marrow registry! Alex shares their exciting, and sometimes heartbreaking journey that they've turned into a documentary.  

Crystal Kiefer is a wife, mom of two girls, self-proclaimed "momcologist" and and Etsy shop owner. Crystal talks about thriving through the hardest season of her life--watching her 5-month-old baby girl fight leukemia. She reveals how she dealt with unexpected guilt, has learned how to trust God again, and how she's still sorting through grief--even now that her daughter is a thriving 3 year old. 

Kensi Duszynski, a licensed marriage therapist and counselor and host of The Brave Marriage Podcast, tells us about her own parents’ journey through counseling has fueled her passion for helping young couples. She also reveals how her story of pregnancy loss and infertility has expanded her practice into helping other couples through this same grief.

Growing up, Shannon Burton was made fun of for her height. She's now a striking 6’1” model who played basketball at Duke University. But there’s a lot more to her story than what meets the eye. Shannon is a mother to two precious girls and three babies in heaven. Shannon talks about her unimaginable loss, and the moment her world was turned upside down when her twin son passed away at just 4 months old.

Lara MacGregor was 30 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through grueling treatment while pregnant, and right after the birth of her son. In 2014 she had another diagnosis. It was back. Stage 4....metastatic. Her incredible journey led her to start Hope Scarves, an idea that's grown from her spare bedroom into an international non-profit with nearly 10,000 scarves delivered to women going through cancer treatments in every state and 23 countries. Each scarf has a story attached, and this is Lara's story.

When Jackie Smith couldn't become pregnant, she learned she had premature ovarian failure. She is considered post-menopausal at a very young age. This heartbreaking news took her and her husband on an incredible journey to become parents via an egg donor. And you could say the donor--was a match made in heaven. Jackie talks about the fateful way she found her egg donor, her beautiful journey into motherhood, and how it all launched her business making handmade jewelry, Jackie Blue Handmade.

Amy Leenerts, founder of Free2Hope, opens up about the trauma she endured through her life—child sexual abuse, rape, and the emotional anguish that stayed with her. She has turned her trials into triumph for victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking through her non-profit organization, Free2Hope.

Koereyelle is an entrepreneur, an international speaker, wealth coach and author. She is known for turning her $32k teaching salary into a six figure brand! In this episode, Koereyelle talks about how calling off her wedding and breaking free from an abusive relationship was a pivotal moment in her career and life path.  

Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean delves into the dreamy love story that brought a NYC firefighter to be her husband after the devastating loss of his colleagues on 9/11, she reveals the heartbreaking way she told her two sons she was living with multiple sclerosis, how she deals with online bullies, and gives us a peek into her new book "Mostly Sunny" coming out in March 2019!

Lt. Emily McKinley of the Louisville Metro Police Department's homicide unit is featured in this episode. She talks about how she explains her job to her kids, deals with the evil, violence and death that she sees, and how she keeps her emotions in check with such a demanding job.    

#1 NYT Bestselling author, financial expert and yep, Dave Ramsey's daughter, Rachel Cruze, is the star of this episode. Rachel not only shares financial tips with us, she explains how she's carrying on the family legacy of teaching people how to get out of debt with her own style!

TV News reporter Courtney Godfrey is living her best life nearly a year after a horrific boating accident took part of her leg. Finding her new normal as an amputee has had its challenges, but she's living life--biking, surfing, golfing and inspiring so many people with her infectious personality and positive attitude. 

She grew up in poverty with domestic abuse and drugs in the home, and it made her realize what she wanted for her life. A different story. Dr. Ashley Anderson explains what drove her to become a Miss Kentucky USA, an entrepreneur in women's health and fashion and earn three degrees to her name. Anderson, the wife of NBA champion Derek Anderson, Sr., is also the mom to a beautiful baby boy. She juggles it all!

Christina Dettman, a foster care and adoption advocate shares her heartbreaking yet joyful journey from the darkest depths of infertility, to more blows through the adoption process. Her story will have you crying one minute and laughing the next. Just when about all hope had run out, she shares how life changed, going from zero to four kids in just 7 months!

Meet the Certified Celebrator, Brittany Young! She’s your party plannin, craft lovin, food makin, modern day hostess! She reveals how she had the nerve to quit her job, chase her dreams, and turn her passion into a successful business. Brittany’s parties have appeared on the Rachael Ray Show, Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family, Southern Living and more!  

She retired as a jockey in the top of her field and is a current NBC sports analyst. Meet Donna Barton Brothers, who shares her most embarassing moment on TV (involving a horse and Al Roker!), how she held back her emotions while covering the first Triple Crown win in decades, and what motivated her to become a certified yoga instructor. 

Olympic gold medalist Kelsi Worrell Dahlia shares her success as a swimmer, reveals an embarassing moment right before a big race, the odd place she stores her Olympic gold medal, delves into her faith, and why she named her dog Kiwi.