Podcasts about empowering women

Charli is joined by Paul Gifford this week on the pod!Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com.Empowering Pumps & Equipment:Empowering Pumps and Equipment is the Information & Connection hub for the Industry. We specialize in digital media marketing, and we help companies just like yours reach their desired audience across a variety of platforms. We connect, inform, and educate the pump & related equipment industries by creating valuable partnerships between manufacturers and their customers. We connect you with our community using digital advertising, social media, and custom digital publications that amplify your message as a thought leader in industry. As a digital media company, we also create and/or host webinars and virtual lunch and learns, offer technical writing, and host a podcast called the Empowering Industry Podcast.Empowering Pumps & Equipment shares useful information for industries such as water/wastewater; oil/gas; utilities; and more. Our audience includes engineers, consultants, operations and maintenance staff, OEMs, and suppliers.Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference (EPIC):The Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference is where the industry can come to connect with manufacturers, distributors, end users, associations, and students in one place. The two-day event will feature presentations from subject matter experts, roundtable discussions, exhibits, and tours. About Empowering Brands:Empowering Brands located in Tuscaloosa, AL is a versatile, digital marketing services company that works with industrial companies and specializes in social media management and marketing; strategic planning; marketing consulting; content development, and digital advertising.Working as a strategic partner and extension of our clients' marketing team; we bring fresh thinking and experience with flexible and responsive service to empower our clients and maximize their brands.In addition to our marketing services work, Empowering Brands owns the leading online community for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com.  A digital-first publisher focused on thought leadership, community building, and social media advocacy for our industry partners.  We help clients reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience.In addition to our marketing services work, Empowering Brands owns the leading online community for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com.  A digital-first publisher focused on thought leadership, community building, and social media advocacy for our industry partners.  We help clients reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience.The Empowering Brands company is leading the way to connect, inform, and educate the next generation of industry leaders.CONNECT | INFORM | EDUCATEConnect with Us:Website https://empoweringpump...Facebook   / empoweringpumps  Twitter   / empoweringpumps  LinkedIn   / empo.  .Empowering Women in Industry https://empoweringwome...Empowering Women in Industry Youtube 

If your business has felt a little quiet this summer, resist the urge to panic, buy more leads, or completely reinvent your marketing. Start by reconnecting with the people you already know. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen shares practical, relationship-focused ways to re-engage your database as summer winds down and routines begin again. From simple text messages and handwritten notes to showing up on social media, asking better questions, and completing a full database refresh, these ideas will help you rebuild momentum without making every interaction about real estate. Karen also shares why reconnecting should never be a disguised sales pitch, how small and consistent touches can keep relationships alive for decades, and the story of a client she had not heard from in more than 20 years who still remembered her when it was time to make a referral. Your database doesn't need constant attention or perfect marketing. They simply need to know that you are still here, still in business, and still ready to help. Listen in for simple ways to reconnect, create momentum, and begin preparing your business now for the spring market ahead.   This is also the topic of our September Empowering Women in Real Estate® Meet Ups. Check out the Local Leader Directory here if you are looking for in-person: https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/local-leader-directory/ ,or register here for the Virtual Monthly Meet Up on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1 pm EST https://bit.ly/vmuregistration    Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/ Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

What does it really take to become self-managed—and why do so many capable people struggle to follow through on what they already know? On today's episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I'm joined by Soni Graves and Steve Rigby of New Wings Consulting for a conversation about relationships, accountability, self-management, and the choices that shape both our success and our quality of life. Soni shares how more than 35 years in sales and leadership taught her that business has always been—and will always be—about people. We also talk about why asking for support does not mean giving up control, the role accountability plays in helping us grow, and why success without a meaningful life is not really success at all. Soni also gives us a preview of her keynote at the 2026 Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, The 6 Keys of Empowerment. She walks us through the questions that help us move from where we are now to where we want to be: what, where, why, when, how, and who—along with the seventh key that ultimately determines everything: which choice will you make? Listen in for an honest and practical conversation about moving beyond knowledge, choosing excellence, and creating a life and business where you are supported, accountable, and empowered to follow through.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/ Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

Holly Budge is a global keynote speaker on risk, innovation, and human potential, operating at the intersection of conservation, science, and bold ideas. As an Everest summiteer and the first woman to skydive Everest, she now focuses less on surviving extremes and more on solving the complex conservation challenges shaping our future.  As founder of international NGO How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger Week, Holly explores how nature, technology, and innovation can work together to design smarter systems, from using bees as bio-engineers to reduce human-elephant conflict in Africa, to empowering women as front-line wildlife rangers. Her work has reached over 500 million people globally, been featured in Forbes, and praised by Sir David Attenborough. In this episode, Holly shares powerful insights from her journey between extreme adventure and global conservation work, including how her definition of risk and purpose has evolved over time. We dive into the real-world impact of wildlife conservation projects, from elephant corridors and bee-based deterrents to the rise of female ranger teams protecting some of the world's most vulnerable ecosystems. Listen to this episode to hear how adventure can become a force for global change, why women are reshaping the future of conservation, and what it takes to turn bold ideas into real-world impact at scale. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Holly Being an adventurer and passionate conservationist  Founder of How Many Elephants, Wildlife Positive Travel and World Female Ranger Week First speaking to Holly March 26th 2019 on the Tough Girl Podcast   Recap on what was discussed on that episode  Deciding to move to New Zealand in 2019 Training for the Coast to Coast Race  Learning how to kayak especially for this race  Getting over her fear of fast moving water Doing a training course and getting to a Grade 2 whitewater certification Doing the challenge solo and being supported by her mum at the checkpoints Working on her charity - How Many Elephants  How have things changed for the elephants over the years  How poaching numbers have come down  Human elephant conflict and how it has increased over the years Partnering with an NGO in Tanzania  Elephants being scared off bees and creating elephant corridors  Dr Lucy King  Why it works differently in Asia  How her definition of adventure has changed over the years Heading out with armed rangers Creating world female ranger week in 2021 and how it's gotten bigger and bigger every year Reaching over 500 million people!! The importance of women in these roles Why it matters that women are involved  The Black Mambas - the all female anti -poaching team  Women are proving to be way less corruptible than men June 23rd - 30th - world female ranger week - same week - every year How it has evolved to - Women in conservative  Amanda Dungeon - Ambassador - world female ranger week Listen to Amanda on the Tough Girl Podcast The goal of getting the untold stories out there Connecting donors and their money to the right projects  Conservation without funding is just conversation  Needing to be able to track and measure the money and the impact Making her money via speaking events at corporates and conferences  Looking at sustainable tourism - with Wildlife Positive Travel  Why every year is different Moving into a camper van and planning to drive to New Zealand How does it work with her husband? Training for the Montane Arctic Spine Race (290 miles)  Cold weather experience and training  Training with Chat GBP How to connect with Holly on social media Putting herself into more uncomfortable situations Final words of advice and wisdom for other women who want to get outside their comfort zone Think Tall - Start Small Get prepared  Win or Learn Smile through the pain A positive mindset is a resilient mindset   Social Media Holly Budge Website: www.hollybudge.com Instagram: @hollybudge LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hollybudge Wildlife Positive Travel Website: www.wildlifepositivetravel.com Instagram: @wildlifepositivetravel How Many Elephants Website: howmanyelephants.org Instagram: @howmanyelephants World Female Ranger Week Website: www.worldfemalerangerweek.org Instagram: @worldfemalerangerweek

Data center construction is moving fast, and the equipment supporting these facilities has to keep pace.In this episode of the Empowering Industry Podcast, Charli Matthews Carruth sits down with Ric Turmel, Senior Vice President for Engineered Building Solutions at Taco, to discuss how custom-engineered skid packages are helping meet the speed, scale, and efficiency demands of today's data center projects.Ric shares how Taco's Lubbock, Texas facility has grown to support increasing demand for custom skid packages and why prefabrication can help reduce installation time and the need for specialized labor in the field. They also explore workforce challenges, long-term procurement and planning, and how data centers are pushing HVAC systems toward greater energy efficiency.From coordinated system design to preparing for what comes next, Ric offers a look at how the rapid growth of data centers could influence the entire industry.Watch Building at the Speed of Data: How Custom Skids Are Transforming Data Center Construction With Ric Turmel and hear what's driving this rapidly evolving market.#DataCenters #HVAC #Engineering #Manufacturing #Infrastructure #EmpoweringIndustryEmpowering Pumps & Equipment:Empowering Pumps and Equipment is the Information & Connection hub for the Industry. We specialize in digital media marketing, and we help companies just like yours reach their desired audience across a variety of platforms. We connect, inform, and educate the pump & related equipment industries by creating valuable partnerships between manufacturers and their customers. We connect you with our community using digital advertising, social media, and custom digital publications that amplify your message as a thought leader in industry. As a digital media company, we also create and/or host webinars and virtual lunch and learns, offer technical writing, and host a podcast called the Empowering Industry Podcast.Empowering Pumps & Equipment shares useful information for industries such as water/wastewater; oil/gas; utilities; and more. Our audience includes engineers, consultants, operations and maintenance staff, OEMs, and suppliers.Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference (EPIC):The Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference is where the industry can come to connect with manufacturers, distributors, end users, associations, and students in one place. The two-day event will feature presentations from subject matter experts, roundtable discussions, exhibits, and tours. About Empowering Brands:Empowering Brands located in Tuscaloosa, AL is a versatile, digital marketing services company that works with industrial companies and specializes in social media management and marketing; strategic planning; marketing consulting; content development, and digital advertising.Working as a strategic partner and extension of our clients' marketing team; we bring fresh thinking and experience with flexible and responsive service to empower our clients and maximize their brands.In addition to our marketing services work, Empowering Brands owns the leading online community for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com.  A digital-first publisher focused on thought leadership, community building, and social media advocacy for our industry partners.  We help clients reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience.In addition to our marketing services work, Empowering Brands owns the leading online community for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com.  A digital-first publisher focused on thought leadership, community building, and social media advocacy for our industry partners.  We help clients reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience.The Empowering Brands company is leading the way to connect, inform, and educate the next generation of industry leaders.CONNECT | INFORM | EDUCATEConnect with Us:Website https://empoweringpump...Facebook   / empoweringpumps  Twitter   / empoweringpumps  LinkedIn   / empo.  .Empowering Women in Industry https://empoweringwome...Empowering Women in Industry Youtube 

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Rebecca Magnuson, an extraordinary singer, songwriter, playwright, and advocate. Rebecca's life journey is a powerful testament to resilience and the healing power of creativity. From her beginnings as a child piano prodigy to becoming a vital voice for women who have survived abuse, Rebecca shares her remarkable story of transformation and empowerment.Rebecca opens up about her experiences with physical, emotional, and financial abuse, and how these challenges shaped her artistic expression. She discusses her one-woman musical, *She Sings*, and her upcoming documentary series, *She Sings: Surviving the Narcissist*, both of which aim to educate and empower others facing similar struggles.Listeners will learn about:- The impact of Rebecca's childhood on her music and artistry- Her journey from classical piano to the Nashville songwriting scene- The creation of *She Sings Publishing* and her mission to support female artists- The importance of using art as a means of healing and self-expression- Insights into her documentary series and the stories of women she has interviewedJoin us for a heartfelt conversation that not only highlights Rebecca's incredible achievements but also encourages listeners to find their own voice and share their stories. For more information on Rebecca and her work, visit www.shesings.comSupport the show

What happens when you keep every promise you make to everyone else—but repeatedly break the ones you make to yourself? In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with Rosemary Lewis, associate broker, coach, and "real estate bestie," for an honest conversation about self-trust, faith, vulnerability, and the small commitments that shape who we become. Rosemary shares how a nudge to "go help" led her from teaching into real estate, how success and loss changed the way she views business, and why no amount of striving can fill the places that require deeper healing and faith. Together, Karen and Rosemary explore how repeatedly putting yourself last can quietly erode your confidence—and how keeping even one meaningful promise to yourself can begin to rebuild trust, unlock courage, and change the way you show up in your life, relationships, and business. You'll also hear why asking for help is not a sign of weakness, the importance of being vulnerable in the right rooms, and Rosemary's encouragement for any woman who feels discouraged by her year so far: focus on what you can do today. The basics may be boring, but they work. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you do not have to outwork your pain, hide in plain sight, or keep removing yourself from your own priority list. Listen to Episode 418: Keeping Promises to Yourself with Rosemary Lewis.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/   Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

In this exciting episode, I'm joined by the inspiring duo Priya Ravindra Kalyanimath and Kerrie Lee Brown, the founders of Lioness Global Initiatives. We delve into their shared vision of uniting women worldwide through transformative travel experiences. Priya shares her journey from launching Poonar, a sustainable luxury brand, to creating impactful global initiatives. Kerrie, with her rich media background, highlights the importance of authentic connections and transformational leadership. We explore their upcoming expedition to South India, designed to offer women a blend of cultural immersion, leadership training, and peer exchange. This episode is a must-listen for women entrepreneurs looking to expand their horizons and embrace global sisterhood. Socials links for shownotes: https://www.instagram.com/kerrieleebrown/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrieleebrown/ https://www.facebook.com/KerrieLeeBrown https://www.youtube.com/@kerrieleebrown https://kerrieleebrown.com/ https://www.thelionessglobal.com/homepage https://www.facebook.com/people/Lioness-Global-Initiatives/61572365502120/ https://www.instagram.com/lioness_global_initiatives/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lioness-global-initiatives%E2%84%A2 https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyaravindra/ ‌ 1. Kerrie and Priya expedition@thelionessglobal.com 2. Priya Ravindra priya@punar.com.au Connect with Online Social Butterfly

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Have you ever felt like you had to hide part of who you are just to be accepted or belong?What is the hidden cost of constantly trying to fit in?How many people sacrifice their identity, confidence, mental health, and authenticity just to feel accepted at work, in leadership, or in society?In this powerful inspirational episode, Reginald D welcomes back international speaker, TEDx speaker, transformation coach, and award-winning technology leader Padmasini Dayananda for a powerful conversation about belonging, identity, leadership, authenticity, diversity, inclusion, resilience, purpose, and personal growth.Inspired by her TEDx Talk, The Hidden Cost of Fitting In, Padma shares her personal journey from growing up in India to becoming one of the UK's Top Diverse Leaders in Tech. She opens up about feeling invisible despite decades of professional success, the pressure to change her accent and identity to fit in, and the life-changing decision to embrace who she truly is rather than becoming who others expected her to be.Together, Reginald D and Padma discuss:Why belonging is a fundamental human needThe hidden emotional cost of trying to fit inHow to build confidence without seeking validationWhy authenticity creates stronger leadershipThe connection between identity and mental healthHow purpose evolves throughout lifeWhy diversity without belonging isn't true inclusionHow to lead boldly without losing yourselfPractical ways to overcome fear, comparison, and self-doubtWhy embracing your uniqueness unlocks your greatest impactThis episode reminds you that you were never created to become someone else—you were created to become the fullest version of yourself.Whether you're struggling with confidence, feeling overlooked, navigating workplace challenges, searching for purpose, or trying to overcome self-doubt, this conversation offers practical wisdom that will inspire you to stop fitting in and start standing out.Padma explains why authentic leadership begins with embracing your true identity instead of chasing approval. She shares powerful lessons from her personal journey, TEDx experience, and years leading global teams while helping you discover how confidence, belonging, and purpose come from within—not from other people's validation.Press play now to discover how embracing your authentic identity can unlock greater confidence, stronger leadership, deeper purpose, and the freedom to stop living for other people's approval.Padma's Contact Information:The Hidden Cost of Fitting In | Padmasini Dayananda TEDxLink: https://youtu.be/Kp4KTfFXuK8?si=2EGd03TGjGoeDnTEWebsite: https:www.transformwithpadma.comInstagram and Facebook:  @transformwithpadma LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/padmasini-dayananda10% discount on all programs for your listeners - Reginald10Past Episode: 203 - Break The Mold: Empowering Women To Lead Boldly Without Burnout - Padmasini Dayananda's Motivational Journey Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

"I love that because people always say, 'I can't believe you still pick up your phone.' I always pick up my phone. Always." - Samantha Senia   Samantha Senia is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Elite Home Staging, Southern California's premier luxury home staging and interior design firm. With over 18 years of experience and more than 25,000 homes staged, she is an industry leader known for her modern, elegant designs. Samantha has also made significant strides with Elite Maison, her home furnishings brand. Besides her professional accomplishments, she is recognized as a philanthropist, having donated more than $1 million in furniture to charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Samantha also co-hosts the "Power of We" podcast with her daughter, Nicole, which focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership, and family-run businesses.   Episode Summary: Welcome to an inspiring episode of "Only Health There Is Hope," where host Jana Short engages in a thoughtful conversation with Samantha Senia, a prolific figure in the home staging and interior design industry. Recognized for her transformative designs and as a beacon of empowerment in the business community, Samantha shares her compelling journey from uncertainty following a major life change to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Through personal anecdotes, she elucidates how she charted a path that fused creativity with strategic relationship building, resulting in a thriving business and a legacy of mentorship for women in the industry. Samantha Senia's success story is not just about aesthetics and business acumen; it is deeply rooted in the power of connection and mentorship. Throughout the episode, she describes the traditional networking techniques that fueled her initial growth, emphasizing the importance of in-person contacts in today's digital world. As Samantha shares her insights on the evolving world of interior design, she introduces listeners to the upcoming launch of her Milan collection, which promises luxury at an accessible price. Her personal narrative intertwines with business strategy, offering a blueprint not only for succeeding in the competitive home staging and design market but also for nurturing others' potential along the way. The dialogue reflects on how embracing authenticity and human touch can redefine our personal and professional landscapes.   Key Takeaways: Samantha Senia illustrates the incredible power of authenticity and personal connections in building a thriving business. Her journey from divorce to establishing a successful home staging firm serves as a testament to resilience and innovation. She emphasizes the enduring importance of direct interpersonal relationships, urging a return to more traditional forms of communication rather than digital ones. Samantha's Elite Maison furniture line showcases her commitment to bringing luxurious yet affordable, globally sourced craftsmanship to a wider audience. The episode highlights the importance of empowering other women, offering mentorship, and building communities that foster growth and success.   Resources: samanthasenia.com @‌samsenia https://www.facebook.com/samantha.senia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-senia-61725526   Exclusive invitation to our Magazines, Ageless Living Magazine, our luxury lifestyle magazine. And Best Holistic Life Magazine, two of the fastest-growing independent magazines, with over 2.8 million subscribers.   Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music 'Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

You can be successful, earn a strong income, and still feel financially stressed. For many women in real estate, the problem isn't the ability to make money. It's that no one ever taught us how to manage inconsistent income, prepare for taxes, create financial stability, or run the business side of the business. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with business strategist and bestselling author Michelle Jacobik to talk about the hidden financial pressure successful women often carry—and why earning more money doesn't automatically create more peace. Michelle shares why revenue without a system can actually make the financial gaps in your business bigger, how financial avoidance erodes self-trust, and what it takes to build real clarity, confidence, and stability in both your business and personal finances. They also talk about shifting from "what-if worry" to "what-if possibility," Michelle's standing Friday appointment with her voice of doubt, and how one courageous investment led to an extraordinary opportunity with Ed Mylett. Michelle will also be speaking at the 2026 Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, where she'll help attendees uncover the financial stress hiding beneath their success and begin creating a path toward greater profit and personal peace.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/   Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

 Artificial intelligence is transforming in vitro fertilization (IVF) by improving embryo selection, personalizing hormone protocols, and automating lab tasks. These tools aim to boost success rates, reduce human error, and make treatments more efficient. Myrna Young hosts Dr. Marina Siri, an OB GYN educator, to discuss natural ways to restore fertility and improve reproductive health. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Siri shares insights on combating declining fertility rates with holistic approaches focused on lifestyle, diet, and exercise. The conversation explores topics like the impact of environmental factors on fertility, the importance of understanding reproductive health, and effective natural strategies for enhancing fertility. Tune in for empowering insights to help women align with their bodies for better health outcomes.The conversation delves deep into the link between lifestyle choices and reproductive health, addressing the misconceptions surrounding infertility treatments. Dr. Marina stresses the importance of understanding one's body, making informed lifestyle changes, and recognizing the role of stress and trauma in fertility issues. For women delaying childbearing, she provides insights on maintaining fertility through holistic health practices, thus empowering listeners to take control of their reproductive futures. Discover how knowledge and proactive self-care can make significant differences in fertility outcomes, giving hope and agency to those on this challenging journey.Key Takeaways:Lifestyle and Fertility: Dr. Marina highlights the crucial role diet, exercise, and avoiding environmental toxins play in maintaining reproductive health and improving fertility.Personalization Over Standardization: Emphasizing a departure from the one-size-fits-all medical approaches, she advocates for tailored health strategies based on individual needs and circumstances.Impact of Stress and Trauma: Chronic stress and past traumas can significantly affect fertility, suggesting that addressing these issues is vital for reproductive success.AI in Fertility Treatments: Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform fertility treatments by assessing egg quality, showcasing the interplay between technology and reproductive health care.Empowerment through Knowledge: The episode reinforces the power of understanding and working with one's body to enhance fertility naturally, rather than relying exclusively on medical interventions.Timestamp Summary0:02 Transform Your Mind and Life with Coach Myrna1:15 Restoring Fertility and Addressing Reproductive Health Challenges10:24 The Impact of Age and Health on Female Fertility16:39 The Impact of Chemicals on Global Infertility and Health22:09 Elevate Your Wardrobe With Quince's Luxury Essentials23:36 Challenges and Realities of IVF and Fertility Treatments29:17 Optimizing Fertility and Longevity Through Lifestyle Changes36:04 Exercise, Lifestyle, and Longevity in Different Climates41:05 Impact of Stress and Trauma on Fertility44:12 Empowering Women to Optimize Fertility Naturally Through Lifestyle ChangesResources:Website: Dr. Marina Suri OB GYNBook: "Optimize Your Fertility Naturally" Link to Transcript https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761155/19581918-ai-and-ivf-the-future-of-fertility-treatments/transcriptSponsors for this podcast QuinceQuince is not just apparel. Quince also offers elevated essentials for your home, from bedding and bath, to kitchen essentials and furniture.Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/tym for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094Feedspot Top 100 Mental Health Podcast For sponsored Brand interviews and sponsorship inquires please visit Partner With The Transform Your Mind Podcast | Myrna Young Life Coach

For the past 12 years, Karen Cooper has had a front-row seat to the experiences of tens of thousands of women in real estate through her community, Empowering Women in Real Estate®. And across every level of success, certain patterns continue to appear. Every woman questions herself. Every woman loses clients, makes mistakes, and considers quitting at some point. The women with the most staying power are not the ones who avoid hard seasons, but the ones who learn how to recover, evolve, and build their businesses in a way that can evolve with them. And so much more. In this special anniversary episode, Karen shares what 12 years of Empowering Women in Real Estate® has taught her about mindset, consistency, comparison, relationships, ego, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who expand what you believe is possible. You'll hear why there is no substitute for doing the work, why connecting with people matters more than your CRM or branding, and why there is no single right way to build a successful real estate business. Most of all, this episode is a reminder that you are not the only one navigating doubt, disappointment, change, or uncertainty—and you are allowed to create a business that supports the life you want now.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/   Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

 Bridging the Barriers: Empowering Women in Trucking with Shelley Walker In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Shelley Walker, founder of the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada. Shelley shares the latest updates on the upcoming Bridging the Barriers event happening this September, diving into the vital work being done to support, empower, and create new opportunities for women truck drivers right across Canada. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on industry growth, mentorship, and building a more inclusive trucking community. Support Women in Canadian Trucking With WTFC The Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is building a stronger, safer, and more inclusive trucking industry. We champion women and underrepresented groups, expand career pathways, and advocate for drivers as skilled professionals who deserve respect, recognition, and safe working conditions. Our mission is to:

For years, Abi Horton believed real estate investing wasn't for her. Not enough money, not enough experience, not the right background. So she stayed on the sidelines and told herself it was something for later. Then things shifted, not through one big moment, but through a lot of small, unplanned ones. Voice acting taught her she was capable of running a business. That confidence opened a door she hadn't been looking for, and stepping through it eventually led to Aros, a real estate investment technology company built around mid-term rentals. Abi is candid about what that process actually looked like- no highlight reel, no shortcut. If you've ever told yourself you need more money, more time, or more expertise before you can start, this conversation is for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The mindset block that kept Abi out of real estate investing for years, and what it actually took to move past it How she used free resources like Facebook groups and networking events to educate herself, without an insider connection Why she calls building a business "one foot in front of the other," and why that mindset matters more than a single lightbulb moment What mid-term rentals actually are, and who needs this kind of housing (traveling nurses, insurance displacement, workers relocating for big projects) How a gap in the relocation housing market led her to build Aros Her advice for someone starting from zero who feels like they need everything figured out before they begin   ABI'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Top Tips for Managing Your Mid-Term Rental Out of State. DM Abi on Instagram at @theabihorton with the word "Girlfriend" to receive it.   CONNECT WITH ABI HORTON  Website: https://www.stayaros.com/ Instagram (Aros): https://www.instagram.com/stay.aros/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/theabihorton/   ABOUT ABI HORTON Abi Horton is the founder of Aros, a reverse marketplace for mid-term rentals that connects landlords directly with relocation companies, employers, and corporate housing teams searching for temporary housing. Originally from the UK, Abi started her career in real estate at 18 before later becoming a full-time voice actor and entrepreneur. After building relationships with insurance relocation companies for her own rentals, she recognized how fragmented the temporary housing process was and founded Aros to create a more direct, relationship-driven solution for mid-term housing. She helps landlords build sustainable businesses beyond traditional listing platforms and speaks openly about entrepreneurship, mental resilience, and the realities of building a business from the ground up.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? There's a reason we talk about mindset on this podcast just as much as strategy, because what's happening on the inside shows up directly in your business results. If this episode had you thinking about the step you've been putting off, I'd love to spend 30 minutes with you. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and what might be getting in the way. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence.  Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH  Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE  Episode 306: Empowering Women in Development: Real Estate, Capital, and Confidence w/ Katie Kim — https://sarahwalton.com/women-real-estate-development-50k-to-353k/ Episode 296: Money, Motherhood & Multifamily: Creating True Freedom With Mandy McAllister — https://sarahwalton.com/house-hacking-mom-builds-373-rental-units Episode 282: The Impact of Your Small Steps on Success with Kate Maguire — https://sarahwalton.com/small-steps-success   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." 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In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with style coach Afton Porter for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion. Together, they explore how style impacts confidence, presence, personal branding, and the way women show up in their businesses — especially in midlife. Afton shares why the clothes in your closet may no longer reflect the woman you are today, how color and presentation influence first impressions, and why becoming unforgettable starts with feeling aligned, authentic, and confident in your own skin. If you have ever looked in your closet and felt like nothing works anymore, or wondered how to show up more confidently in your business without pretending to be someone you're not, this episode is for you.   You can get Afton's freebie at https://www.HouseofIconicStyle.com/Iconic    Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/   Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Amy Chinian, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey from financial ruin to success showcases the power of resilience and determination. After the 2007 financial crisis left her family $3 million in debt and without a home, Amy turned adversity into opportunity by launching My Hair Helpers, a multimillion-dollar business that provides lice removal services and products. With a humble beginning that started with just a red picnic basket, Amy shares her story of how she transformed a personal challenge into a thriving enterprise.Amy discusses her role as a mentor for women, emphasizing the importance of community and support in overcoming life's obstacles. She reflects on her experiences as a mother of five while building her business, providing insight into the balance of family life and entrepreneurship. Listeners will be inspired by her commitment to helping others and her belief that setbacks can lead to incredible comebacks.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey from financial crisis to entrepreneurial success- How personal challenges can inspire innovative business ideas- The importance of mentorship and community support for women- Strategies for balancing family life and running a business- Insights into Amy's national product line and future projectsJoin us for a conversation filled with motivation, practical advice, and the reminder that with faith and determination, anything is possible. For more information on Amy and her work, visit www.myhairhelpers.comSupport the show

"If you wait for perfection, you'll wait too long, and the window will have closed." - Charissa Gant   Charissa Gant: Charissa Gant is a distinguished change leader with nearly three decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies and small businesses through intricate transformations. She is the owner and founder of Gantt CNC and Bold Leap Collective, a community-based platform for women solopreneurs aiming to connect, grow, and learn together. Her mission centers around fostering a supportive space for women entrepreneurs to seek guidance, build confidence, and successfully navigate their business journeys.   Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of "All My Health, There Is Hope," host Jana Short welcomes the dynamic Charissa Gant, a beacon in change leadership and support for women solopreneurs. Charissa shares her inspirational journey from a grandchild of a fisherman to a mom-turned-business coach, dedicating her life to supporting entrepreneurs in creating impactful change. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leveraging professional coaching to elevate personal and business growth. Charissa delves into her role as a partner coach at Bold Leap Collective, outlining how she guides solopreneurs towards building businesses by fostering confidence, generating genuine connections, and harnessing their strengths for success. Her approach emphasizes the significance of embracing imperfection as a necessary part of progress, encouraging entrepreneurs to share their stories and engage with their communities. With a focus on personalized coaching rather than generic templates, Charissa offers insights into making meaningful connections and spearheading purposeful growth in business.   Key Takeaways: Emphasize the value of real-world connections over reliance on digital funnels for business success. Pursuing a business is about taking imperfect action and learning through feedback rather than waiting for everything to be perfect. A successful coach should deeply listen, not just provide templates or videos, and offer a tailored roadmap for growth. Charissa promotes growth through genuine storytelling and emotional connection, encouraging potential clients to buy not just products but the story. AI can be a powerful tool for idea generation, but it should be complemented with human creativity and personal engagement.   Resources: www.boldleapcollective.com https://www.instagram.com/boldleapcollective/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576858611141 https://www.linkedin.com/company/boldleap-collective   Free Offer from Charissa: Two free Coaching Sessions   Get a free subscription to the Best Holistic Life Magazine, one of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine.   Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music 'Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

Send us Fan Mail"I realized my money was actually invested in ways that were undermining me. It was invested in things that were creating the problems I was trying to solve."- Janine FirpoMeet Janine Firpo, co-founder of the nonprofit Invest for Better and author of Activate Your Money. With a 35-plus-year career that took her from coding in Silicon Valley in 1981 to fighting international poverty with technology, Janine's path has never been ordinary. After retiring eight years ago, she took her money back from her financial advisors, started figuring it out herself, and founded a movement. Today, she helps women step into their economic power, not just by investing more, but by investing with intention and in alignment with their values.In this episode, we sit down with Janine for one of the most eye-opening conversations we have ever had about women and money. This one goes deep. We are talking about what it really means to invest with your values, why most of us have no idea what our money is actually doing in the world, and how even small shifts can create a ripple effect that changes everything.You will walk away with practical, no-overwhelm steps to start aligning your money with your values today, even if you only have a bank account.Women are outperforming men in investing but we're still less likely to start. If you'd like to take the next steps, Join us for next week's Money Talks “Your Next Investment Move: A Step-by-Step Breakdown”. We're getting into how to begin, what actually matters, and why the biggest risk is waiting too long. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with Janine:Invest For BetterOur Sheconomy InstagramLinkedIn Our Sheconomy on LinkedIn Activateyourmoney.net   Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we'll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us!Website Facebook PageFacebook groupInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTubeReddit ResourcesHave questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here!...

Part of the City Club's 2026 Outdoor Summer Series + America 250 Ohio SeriesrnWomen are at the heart of many of America's largest movements. We cannot talk about abolition without Harriet Tubman; voting rights without Susan B. Anthony; or civil rights without Rosa Parks. The American promise of liberty and self-determination was strengthened by generations of women who shaped our communities, closed gaps, and redefined what civic engagement looked like.rnrnToday, women are succeeding and leading in roles in every sector of American life, bringing a unique perspective that continues to fuel innovation and growth. At the same time, work is underway to address persistent challenges like access to paid leave, gender-based violence, and pay and wealth gaps-both here in Cleveland and across the nation.rnrnAs we mark the nation's 250th birthday, the City Club's 2026 Outdoor Summer Series WE THE PEOPLE will dive into topics centering our communities, organizations, and the very people who help our democracy thrive.rnrnJoin us as we hear from leading women in organizations that are dedicated to serving, celebrating, and empowering women in our nation's past, present, and future!

Angie Knierim was not having a breakdown on that waiting room floor. She was finally telling the truth. For thirteen years, doctors told her she was fine. Her body sent a different message. Migraines. Chest pain. A cough that never left. She smiled through all of it, because smiling through it was the only skill anyone ever rewarded her for. Then a scheduling mistake cracked open something that had been sealed since childhood. What came out of her on that floor was not weakness. It was the part of her that had never been allowed to advocate for herself, finally breaking the lock she built to survive. If you have spent your life managing everyone's comfort but your own, this episode is going to name something you have never said out loud. Here's what happens when the truth finally gets louder than the performance.

Forty-two years. Thousands of women. One sacred gathering that has never stopped calling women home to themselves. In this luminous episode of Voices of Wisdom, New World Women co-founder Dawn Morningstar sits down with Jo Abbott — Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Shamanic Reiki and Breathwork Practitioner, Transformational Integration Coach, and Steward of the remarkable 42nd Women and Spirituality Conference — to explore what happens when women gather not just to learn, but to remember. Jo brings a rare and beautiful combination of gifts to her role: two decades as a social worker and firefighter, a deep personal journey of trauma healing through energy medicine and plant medicine, and a heart wide open to the truth that everyone deserves to be healed in a way that feels safe. She holds the lineage of this 42-year-old conference with both reverence for those who came before and electric excitement for where it is going. This year's theme — Together We Rise — arrives at precisely the moment it is most needed. In a world where division and pain can create powerlessness and despair, the Women and Spirituality Conference creates a living, breathing experience of a different way of being: where every woman who walks through the doors on opening ceremony morning knows within moments — these are my people. Where the newest seeker and the most seasoned practitioner each carry a gift the other needs. Where the feminine rises — not over anyone, not instead of anyone — but in a way that lovingly, deliberately brings everyone along. Jo and Dawn also explore the numerology of 42 — reducing to the number six, the symbol of unconditional love, harmony, and the cosmic mother — and why this particular gathering feels like a significant threshold in the conference's long and sacred history. The 42nd Women and Spirituality Conference takes place September 19–20 at Saint Mary's University in Rochester, Minnesota. Space is limited to 180 attendees. Early bird tickets are available now — for women, men, and all gender identities who are open to hearing and honoring the wisdom of the feminine. Visit womenandspirituality.org to register and learn more. We honor the divine feminine, rooted in lived experience, by amplifying women's wisdom and cultivating our sacred community.   Women and Spirituality Conference's website: WomenandSpirituality.org Dawn Morningstar's websites: NewWorldWomen.com and RadiantFace18.com   Produced by New World Women New World Women co-founders Dawn Morningstar (founder of Venerable Women) and Shawn Vougeot (founder of Empowering Women) have created a loving and respectful haven for spiritually-embodied women to remember their power, reclaim their worth and rise together. Support New World Women's mission to empower women by shopping at Birdi - an all-women-vendor marketplace.

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen is joined by Marcella Oakley and Elia Alfonso for a powerful conversation on presence, confidence, safety, emotional regulation, and leading through high-pressure moments. Marcella and Elia bring their backgrounds in law enforcement, hostage negotiation, crisis management, defensive tactics, and real estate to talk about the tools women need but are rarely taught in this industry. From walking into a room with confidence, to managing client emotions, to regulating yourself before reacting, this episode is a reminder that presence is not about being loud or aggressive. It is about being grounded, aware, and able to lead. This conversation is especially relevant for women in real estate who are constantly managing stress, crisis, negotiations, and other people's emotions while trying to protect their own peace, safety, and confidence.   You can connect with Marcella and Elia and learn more about their programs at www.TheVerityAccord.com   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/ Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

For episode 258 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome Shannon Lanigan, Heenal Rajani, and Marvin Paul of All In For Sport, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) on a mission to create a “coordi-nation” to support projects that advance inclusion and empowerment through sport.This episode is part two of an ongoing conversation, so let me set the stage. In episode 245, we sat down with the team at SuperBenefit to explore their Reimagining Power series. That conversation was about the theory and the possibilities: how Web3 could be a tool for systems change, how we might redistribute power rather than concentrate it, and how we can confront the uncomfortable history of development work and philanthropy instead of repeating its mistakes in Web3.It was a rich, thought-provoking discussion. But it lived mostly in the realm of ideas. Today, we get to see those ideas put into practice with a case study, a real-world test of what we discussed in that first conversation. We highlight All In For Sport's collaboration with Sarreya, an organization that has spent over a decade creating space for women and girls to play sport in Somaliland.The project, The Six-Month Wire Transfer (And What We're Doing About It), is named after a very real experience: a routine grant payment that took six months to reach Sarreya, blocked, rerouted, and questioned every step of the way. And it grew into something much bigger than a payments experiment. It became a test of whether Web3 tools could not only move money to a community the traditional financial system overlooks, but also shift power, introducing governance structures and transparent treasury management that keep decision-making in the hands of the community itself.In today's discussion you'll learn:⚽ How All In For Sport and Sarreya are leveraging crypto to support women and girls playing sport in Somaliland

In this episode, learn how Thrive Ministry provides life-transforming spiritual resources, retreats, and authentic community tailored specifically for women in cross-cultural ministry around the world. In cross-cultural ministry, women often serve quietly, tirelessly, and sacrificially, yet they frequently go unnoticed when it comes to receiving the care they need. Who is caring for them? In this episode of the Unconventional Ministry Podcast, host Dennis Wiens welcomes Abigail Doust, Development Director at Thrive Ministry, to share how this remarkable organization is coming alongside women serving around the world. Through life-giving retreats, biblical encouragement, and authentic relationships, Thrive creates safe spaces where women can rest, process life's challenges, deepen their relationship with God, and rediscover joy in their calling. You'll hear inspiring stories of women who arrived at a retreat emotionally and spiritually exhausted, only to leave refreshed, renewed, and ready to continue serving with hope and purpose. Abigail also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique challenges women face in cross-cultural ministry and explains why intentional soul care isn't a luxury but an essential part of long-term, effective Kingdom service. Whether you're a sent out cross cultural worker, pastor, church leader, missions committee member, or someone who faithfully supports global workers, this conversation will deepen your appreciation for the women serving on the front lines of the Gospel. More importantly, you'll discover practical ways to encourage and strengthen those who spend their lives investing in others. If you've ever wondered how we can better care for the caregivers, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Previous podcast episodes with Thrive Ministry volunteers: Episode #155 Stories From the Heart of the Volunteer with Cindy Wiens Episode #134 Empowering Women in International Ministry with CJ Callahan

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Melanie Cox, a passionate author, speaker, and marriage business coach dedicated to helping women find healing, identity, and freedom from shame and perfectionism. Melanie's book, *You Have to Know*, is a heartfelt journey from self-hatred to beloved identity, offering raw and unfiltered insights into personal growth and healing.Melanie opens up about her life as a mother of five miracle babies and her 31-year marriage, sharing the deep desire that drives her work: to see people live fully in the light of their true selves. She reflects on her own struggles, including a thyroid cancer diagnosis that prompted her to explore what her children truly need to know to thrive in life.Listeners will be inspired by Melanie's candid discussion on overcoming shame and the lies we often believe about ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's identity and understanding that we are all created perfectly for our purpose. With powerful anecdotes, including the unforgettable moment of her daughter running across the Thanksgiving table, Melanie illustrates how God sees us even in our messes and encourages everyone to step into their greatness.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey of writing *You Have to Know* and its significance for Melanie's children- Overcoming the lies of inadequacy and embracing one's true identity- The transformative power of gratitude and positive reinforcement- Practical steps to break free from feeling stuck emotionally and spiritually- Insights into maintaining a healthy marriage and financial unity- The role of faith communities in fostering healing rather than performance pressureFor more information on Melanie Cox and her work, visit melaniecox.org and connect with her on Instagram for updates and resources.Support the show

What if the key to growing your business isn't another marketing tactic, but simply being more of yourself? In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate®, I'm joined by speaker, coach, and personal branding expert Krista Demcher for a powerful conversation about authenticity, visibility, and why you are your most important business asset. Krista shares how her own journey from struggling salesperson to successful entrepreneur taught her that people don't connect with perfection. They connect with real people. Together, we discuss why so many women in real estate hold themselves back from showing up online, how to build confidence in selling yourself without feeling salesy, and why your unique personality is actually your greatest marketing advantage. We also dive into the role of storytelling, personal branding, social media, and the importance of embracing what makes you different instead of trying to blend in. If you've ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself, struggled with what to post on social media, or worried about being judged for showing up online, this episode is for you. In this episode, we discuss: Why authenticity matters more than ever in an AI-driven world How to sell yourself without feeling pushy or salesy The connection between personal branding and client trust Why trying to appeal to everyone often appeals to no one The power of sharing your story Krista's framework of Style, Stance, and Story Why "real beats perfect" every time Krista is also one of the keynote speakers for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, so this episode is a great chance to get a preview of her talk!   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/ Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Dr. Janice M. Williams-Porter joins Freddie Bell to discuss the inspiration behind her new book, The Women's Leadership Blueprint, and why effective leadership begins with self-awareness, clarity, and strong personal values. Drawing from more than three decades of experience in education and executive leadership, she shares practical strategies for helping women develop confidence, strengthen communication, make purposeful decisions, and lead authentically without imitating others. Dr. Porter also explains how meaningful relationships, mentorship, and professional networks contribute to long-term leadership success while overcoming challenges with integrity. The conversation highlights how The Women's Leadership Blueprint serves as both a guide and a leadership development pathway for women at every stage of their personal and professional journey.

We are halfway through the year, and this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and refresh. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen shares a thoughtful mid-year refresh process for women in real estate. This is not just about reviewing numbers or checking whether you are on pace with your goals. It is about acknowledging what has worked, celebrating what you have accomplished, reviewing the data in your business, and giving yourself permission to adjust what no longer fits. Karen walks you through three key areas: acknowledge and celebrate, take inventory and review the data, and set the course for the second half of the year. You will hear practical questions to help you evaluate where your business has come from, what marketing is actually working, what habits may need to shift, and how you want the rest of your year to feel. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do at mid-year is not push harder. It is pause, refresh, and choose what comes next with intention. And don't forget, this is also our July Monthly Meet Up topic inside our Empowering Women in Real Estate® community. I would love for you to join us in person or virtually. Check out the Local Leader Directory here if you are looking for in-person: https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/local-leader-directory/  Or you can join me on July 2nd at 1 pm EST for the Virtual Meet Up. Register here for the Zoom, it's free! https://bit.ly/vmuregistration     Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

She has always been here. feared and burned and silenced and dismissed — and she is rising. And she is you. In this luminous, landmark season finale of SoulFire Sisters, Dr. Mary Newstrom and Dawn Morningstar bring twelve episodes of sacred conversation home to their breathtaking conclusion: the return of the Wise Woman. The keeper of plant medicine, the midwife, the death walker, the healer, the one who holds the community's memory. The woman who was not suppressed because she was dangerous in a harmful way — but because she was powerful in a way that could not be controlled. She didn't need a building to practice in. She didn't need an institution to authorize her. She didn't need anyone to interpret the sacred on her behalf. Her knowledge came from the earth, from lineage, from direct relationship with the unseen world. And that kind of authority — unmediated, ungovernable — was the greatest possible threat to systems built on control. Mary traces the history with unflinching clarity: the witch trials were never about witchcraft. They were about land, autonomy, and women who knew things and could not be made to unknow them. Millions of healers, midwives, and herbalists — the keepers of community wisdom — were silenced. But here is what Dawn reminds us with absolute certainty: the knowing was never destroyed. It lives in the earth, in the plants and the stones, in the cycles of the moon. It lives in the body of every woman who has ever felt something she couldn't explain — and knew it was real. It was driven underground. And now it is coming back up. Through SoulFire Sisters. Through you. Mary and Dawn close the season not with a weekly practice, but with a blessing — a full transmission for the Wise Woman who has been present in every single one of these twelve conversations, whether she was named or not. A woman who guides from her soul rather than a template. Who holds the container when everything falls apart. Who refuses to stop believing that the world can be different. Remember. Reclaim. Rise. This season's final SoulFire Spark is not a task. It is a question — one to write somewhere you will see it every single day, in every crossroads moment, in every moment you are tempted to play small or stay quiet or give when you really need to receive: What would the wise woman in me do? Ask her. She will answer. She has been waiting to be consulted. You were not born to play small in somebody else's story. You were born to author a new one. And Season 3 is coming.

EPISODE 729 - Melania Murphy - Bound by Love, Not Tradition - Empowering Women Through Married Name ChoicesIn this episode, Melania Murphy joins the show to explore how married name choices can be a powerful act of identity, equality, and intention in modern relationships. Based in Bradenton, Florida, Melania shares how her own family background—growing up in a household with multiple last names—helped spark her curiosity about why women so often drop their names when they marry. With a background in journalism and applied behavioral science, she digs into the history and social forces behind the tradition of women taking their husband's surname, tracing it back to coverture laws in England and the way those norms spread through British colonies into the United States.Melania explains how many people still default to the man's name long after the legal restrictions that once enforced it have been dismantled, and she contrasts this with practices in other countries such as Canada, France, Greece, and Japan, where laws or cultural shifts either limit or reshape married‑name choices. She emphasizes that in the U.S., couples actually have far more options than tradition suggests, including keeping both names, hyphenating, creating a new family name, or even having the husband take the wife's name. Using a framework she calls “SELF”—Significance, Empowerment, Legacy, and Freedom—she invites women to reflect on what their name means to them, how it connects to their ancestry, and how they want to model choice and equality for the next generation.A key takeaway for listeners is that changing or keeping a name should not be an automatic gesture, but an intentional conversation between partners. Melania encourages couples to look beneath surface‑level expectations, examine why a particular name feels important, and consider how their choice will shape their children's sense of identity. She also highlights that names are not permanent markers and that many people, including women after divorce, choose entirely new names to reflect who they have become. By normalizing a wider range of married‑name choices and inviting men to read her work as well, Melania hopes to move cultures toward a future where name decisions are grounded in equality, not inherited power structures.The conversation around identity, marriage, and women's autonomy is growing — and I'm honored to be part of it.Through articles, podcast interviews, and media features, I've had the opportunity to share insights from Bound by Love, Not Tradition and discuss the deeper cultural and personal implications of married name choices.What should you do with your last name at marriage? If you're unsure, you're not alone. In fact, 80% of American women still take their husband's name—even though the law no longer requires it.Whether you're a first- or second-time bride, a relative of a bride, or simply curious, this book gives you a fresh, empowering take on a decision that's both deeply personal and culturally complex.Author Melania Joy Murphy blends history, personal stories, and expert insight to help you explore all your options—keeping your name, changing it, hyphenating, blending, or asking him to take yours.Through her SELF framework—Significance, Empowerment, Legacy, and Freedom—you'll learn how to navigate your decision with confidence and compassion by exploring questions like:What is the significance of your name in your life and personal story?Do you feel empowered to put yourself first and ask for what you want?What legacy do you wish to create with your name?Can you enjoy the freedom to choose what feels right for you?This isn't just about paperwork. It's about identity, relationships, and claiming the space you deserve in your marriage and in society. No shame. No judgment. Just support for choosing what's right for you.https://www.melaniajoy.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

You cannot pour from an empty vessel. But a woman who knows how to receive? She is never empty. She is part of the flow — and the flow never runs out. In this luminous, gently revolutionary episode of SoulFire Sisters, Dr. Mary Newstrom and Dawn Morningstar turn their attention to one of the most quietly painful patterns in women's lives: the wound of not receiving. Women are extraordinary givers — generous, devoted, tireless. And when the universe tries to give back? We deflect. We minimize. We say oh, it was nothing and don't worry about me and this old thing? — and then wonder, exhausted and depleted, why the flow has stopped. Here is what Mary and Dawn want you to understand: receiving is not selfish. It is not weakness. It is not indulgence. In earth-based shamanic tradition, reciprocity is sacred law — the universe operates in give and receive, death and rebirth, exhale and inhale. When one side of that exchange is broken, the whole system goes out of sync. Every compliment deflected, every offer of help declined, every gift minimized is a message to the universe: I don't trust the return. I'd rather stay in control. They trace the receiving wound to its roots — the centuries of cultural conditioning that made giving a woman's identity and receiving feel dangerous, even shameful — and offer both the why and the how of healing it. Mary shares the particular heartbreak she witnesses in talented healers who still hesitate to charge for their gifts. Dawn shares how New World Women made itself vulnerable by asking for help — and how everything shifted when they did. And they close with the African proverb that says it all: The hand outstretched in giving is also open to receive. This week's SoulFire Spark is a three-part receiving practice. First: the next time someone offers you a compliment, a gift, or help — just say thank you. That's it. Let it land before you deflect. Second: each morning this week, ask yourself what is already moving toward me? and write down every piece of evidence that you are being supported. Third: do one thing this week that lets someone give to you. Ask for help. Accept an invitation. Let someone pay. And notice what it feels like to say yes. You were made for both directions. Giving and receiving. Go big.   Dr. Mary Newstrom's website: ZenithHigh.com Dawn Morningstar's websites: NewWorldWomen.com and RadiantFace18.com Produced by New World Women New World Women co-founders Dawn Morningstar (founder of Venerable Women) and Shawn Vougeot (founder of Empowering Women) have created a global sisterhood and sanctuary for women to remember their power, reclaim their worth and rise up… together. Support New World Women's mission to empower women around the world by shopping at Birdi - an all-women-vendor marketplace.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sanda Moldovan interviews McCall McPherson, a pioneering physician associate and entrepreneur in thyroid, hormone, and metabolic health.McPherson shares her personal journey with thyroid health, discussing the challenges she faced with Hashimoto's and how it inspired her to create the Modern Thyroid Clinic. She emphasizes the connection between thyroid and oral health, particularly how hypothyroidism can increase the risk of gum disease. McPherson advocates for women's empowerment in managing their health, highlighting the importance of informed decision-making and comprehensive treatment options. The discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of thyroid conditions and their significant impact on overall well-being. Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.  Key Takeaways: (00:00) Introduction and Background   (03:22) Personal Journey with Thyroid Health   (07:55) The Connection Between Thyroid and Oral Health   (11:19) Understanding Hashimoto's and Its Implications   (14:57) Empowering Women in Thyroid Health   (18:05) Conclusion and Call to Action Connect with : Visit my website: https://mccallmcpherson.com https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/mccall-mcpherson My Course: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/thyroid-empowered I'm excited to share that my new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, is now available for preorder! As a special bonus, anyone who purchases my Thyroid Empowered Course for just $39 (regularly $399) will receive a FREE copy of Take Back Your Thyroid when it is officially published. This is a great opportunity to get the tools, guidance, and support you need for your thyroid health—plus an advance copy of my upcoming book at no additional cost! Connect With Us:  AskDrSanda | YouTube BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com | Instagram  DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram  Orasana.com | Instagram

In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm joined by Christina Mesones for a conversation about dual career agents and the support they need to succeed. Christina shares her journey from more than 20 years in the title industry to becoming a real estate agent, mentor, and resource for agents who are building their business while also balancing another career. We talk about the stigma dual career agents often face, why "part-time agent" doesn't tell the whole story, and how systems, support, mentorship, and community can make all the difference. If you are a dual career agent, or you've ever felt like you were trying to build your business with limited time and limited support, this episode is for you.   You can register for the next Dual-Career Collective Monthly Pop In Mastermind on June 23rd at 11 am EST here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60PsNSVKSgWNXvSHfl8etQ   You can connect with Christina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/christinamesones_realtor/     Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/  

What if the language you've been using to help people is actually underselling them? In this solo episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna Levesque shares a perspective shift that stopped her in her tracks: after 25 years of building a brand around "empowering women," she's retiring the phrase. Sparked by Emma Grede's book Start With Yourself, Anna explores why the word "empowerment" may inadvertently suggest women need someone else to give them what they already have. This episode isn't about tearing down a movement. It's about getting more honest and more precise about what great coaching, instruction, and community actually do: create the container, hold the space, and trust that the person in front of you already has what it takes. If you've ever questioned the language you use, wrestled with a belief that served you well and then stopped, or wondered what it really means to support someone's growth, this one is for you. In this episode: Why Anna is dropping "women's empowerment" from her brand vocabulary after 25 years The real role of a coach, instructor, or mentor, and why it matters how we frame it What her year-long recovery from a herniated disc taught her about inner strength and being supported How to hold an idea you've outgrown with both honesty and self-compassion Why changing your language is an act of courage, not correction Whether you're a coach, a paddler, or someone mid-shift in how you see your own work, this episode will give you something worth sitting with.

Not 10 pounds from now. Not when you finally look the way you think you should. Right now, exactly as you are — you are enough. In this courageous, tender, and ultimately liberating episode of SoulFire Sisters, Dr. Mary Newstrom and Dawn Morningstar go somewhere most podcasts won't: into the heart of the system that has been quietly stealing women's power for generations. They call it the appearance trap — the relentless, culturally engineered message that a woman's worth is tied to the shape of her body, the age of her face, and the degree to which she meets a standard she never got to choose. And they want to be clear from the start: this is not a beauty episode. This is a spiritual one. Drawing from earth-based wisdom traditions where elder women and their wrinkles are considered sacred, Mary reframes aging as power — not diminishment. Dawn shares one of the most surprising and personal stories of the season: her time working as a Playboy Bunny at 18, how she earned more than her father at the height of her tenure, and what she said — without hesitation — when a manager told her she was getting too wide in the hips. Mary shares the childhood memory that was seared into her from a Sunday in church — a mother's misguided comment about weight that wasn't even accurate — and how it illuminates exactly how early and how arbitrarily the trap is set. Together they explore the insidious cost of the appearance trap: the mental energy, the time, the creative power diverted away from building a vision and toward standing in front of a mirror wondering if we're enough. They offer tools for unhooking — energetic cord-cutting, ancestral healing, reclaiming the inner gaze — and close with one of the most tender and radical invitations of the season. This week's SoulFire Spark: Stand in front of a mirror — just once this week. Instead of looking for what needs to be fixed, say thank you out loud to your body. Your hands, for what they make and hold. Your feet, for carrying you through every day. Your heart, for feeling as deeply as it does. One thing. Out loud. And mean it. You are not your reflection. You are the life living inside it. And that life is worthy — fully, already, as it is.   Dr. Mary Newstrom's website: ZenithHigh.com   Dawn Morningstar's websites: NewWorldWomen.com and RadiantFace18.com   Produced by New World Women New World Women co-founders Dawn Morningstar (founder of Venerable Women) and Shawn Vougeot (founder of Empowering Women) have created a global sisterhood and sanctuary for women to remember their power, reclaim their worth and rise up… together. Support New World Women's mission to empower women around the world by shopping at Birdi - an all-women-vendor marketplace.

What happens when women find a community that truly sees them?In this special bonus episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, host Shannon Bumgarner sits down with Empowering Women in Industry founder Charli Matthews Carruth to talk about the vision behind the inaugural Carolinas Conference and the power of connection in industry.Together, they explore why community matters, how mentorship and advocacy help women grow, and what makes Empowering Women events feel different from other professional conferences. They also discuss leadership lessons, the importance of investing in yourself, and why the next generation of women in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades gives them so much hope.Whether you're attending the Carolinas Conference on July 9th or simply looking for encouragement in your career journey, this conversation is a reminder that you belong, your voice matters, and you don't have to go it alone.

What happens when women find a community that truly sees them?In this special bonus episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, host Shannon Bumgarner sits down with Empowering Women in Industry founder Charli Matthews Carruth to talk about the vision behind the inaugural Carolinas Conference and the power of connection in industry.Together, they explore why community matters, how mentorship and advocacy help women grow, and what makes Empowering Women events feel different from other professional conferences. They also discuss leadership lessons, the importance of investing in yourself, and why the next generation of women in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades gives them so much hope.Whether you're attending the Carolinas Conference on July 9th or simply looking for encouragement in your career journey, this conversation is a reminder that you belong, your voice matters, and you don't have to go it alone.Watch this interview on YouTube.

This episode was inspired by a teenage boy Candace keeps seeing on her drive to work — running full speed down the street trying to catch the bus before it turns the corner. Every time she sees him, she wonders the same thing: what if he simply left the house one or two minutes earlier? That tiny adjustment could completely change the energy of his morning. No panic. No sprinting. No racing against time. Just calm, steady movement. And that thought sparked something deeper. How often do we do this in our own lives? Repeating the same stressful patterns while hoping things somehow feel different? Sometimes we think massive change is required, when really it might just be a tiny shift in timing, mindset, habits, boundaries, or perspective. In this episode of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, Candace talks about the power of small adjustments and how little intentional changes can create completely different outcomes. It's an invitation to audit your life with curiosity instead of judgment and ask yourself: What tiny shift could change everything for me? Because sometimes the difference between chaos and peace… is only two minutes.

In this episode, Teresa sits down with Myah Jenae, founder of Right to Know, a grassroots women's health initiative reaching college campuses across the country. At just 22, Myah is helping young women reclaim an understanding of their bodies through cycle literacy, education, and community. Myah shares her personal story of early puberty, severe period pain, and the frustration of being dismissed by healthcare providers who offered hormonal birth control as the only solution. After years of struggling, she found healing through nutrition—eliminating her pain and transforming not only her physical health, but her emotional well-being. Through her work, Myah has spoken to nearly 1,600 college-aged women in just eight weeks. She's found a striking pattern: the vast majority have felt dismissed or minimized when bringing up concerns about their cycles. Many were made to feel that tracking their cycles was unnecessary or even silly, leading them to disconnect from their bodies. Right to Know exists to change that narrative. The initiative emphasizes both body literacy and identity, helping women understand that painful cycles are not normal and that their bodies are not broken. Myah addresses the deeper “identity lies” many women carry: the belief that suffering is simply part of being female. On campuses, Right to Know sparks conversation in bold and creative ways including signs that read “period cramps aren't normal” and a period cramp simulator that invites men into the conversation. These encounters open the door to deeper discussions about hormone health, fertility awareness, and alternatives to hormonal birth control. But the mission goes beyond symptom relief. Myah explains how healing her cycle unlocked joy, energy, and the ability to connect more deeply with others. What began as physical healing became a profound emotional transformation. At the heart of Right to Know is community. Their “Big Sister” program equips women to walk alongside others with compassion and clarity, creating spaces where women can learn, track, and grow together. Through shared practices like prioritizing sleep, nourishment, and cycle awareness, participants experience both education and support. Myah's message is simple but powerful: the female body is not designed for chronic pain. Instead, symptoms are signals an invitation to look deeper and restore balance. Teresa closes the episode with a call to action: share this message. Whether you're a young woman navigating your own cycle or someone who wishes you had learned this earlier, you have the ability to pass this knowledge on. Change begins with awareness and with the courage to start the conversation. Consider also checking out Cycle MIndfulness Clubs sponsored by Natural Womanhood; https://naturalwomanhood.org/cycle-mindfulness-club-leadership-team/ https://naturalwomanhood.org/making-sense-of-your-menstrual-cycle/ The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional. Sponsors

On this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm sharing a very personal reflection as I approach my 53rd birthday. For a long time, I thought success at this stage of life would mean having it all figured out. More confidence. Less pressure. More freedom. More certainty. But what I've learned is that success in midlife often looks very different than what we imagined in our 20s and 30s. In this episode, I'm talking about:   burnout and recovery the pressure of social media and constant industry noise achievement vs. fulfillment sustainability in business and life health, boundaries, and authenticity evolving instead of holding on creating freedom intentionally learning to stop trying to please everyone and what success actually means to me now at 53   This is an honest conversation about midlife, growth, and building a business and life that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Thank you for listening.     Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/   Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference

The job market has dramatically changed — and most people are still playing by the old rules. In this episode, talent acquisition expert and senior leader, Dena Ayala, pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening on both sides of the hiring table. We talk about how AI is reshaping resumes and recruitment, why your personal story is your most underutilized asset, and how women especially can advocate for themselves with more confidence and creativity. Whether you're actively searching or simply future-proofing your career, this one is full of practical moves you can make today!What we cover:

This is your permission slip. Consider it signed, sealed, and delivered. In this luminous, laughter-filled episode of SoulFire Sisters, Dr. Mary Newstrom and Dawn Morningstar make the case — explicitly, joyfully, and without apology — that joy is not a reward you earn after the suffering is done. Joy is not a break from spiritual practice. Joy is spiritual practice. And the sooner we stop treating delight as something frivolous, the sooner we remember what we were actually made for. Drawing from shamanic wisdom, Dawn's 21 days of silent study with enlightened monks in India (who turned out to be hilariously funny), Dr. Sue Morter's teaching that a beautiful life comes down to being loving, joyful, and playful, and the healing science of laughter — this episode is part permission slip, part love letter, and part gentle revolution. They get a little righteous about it too, because they should: the conditioning that keeps women from joy is not accidental. A woman full of her own joy is not available to manage everyone else's discomfort. Which means reclaiming joy isn't just good for you — it's a radical act. Mary reminds us that our spirit guides have a sense of humor. Dawn reminds us that joy is a frequency, not a feeling — something you can cultivate and return to even on the hard days. And together they remind us that chronic seriousness is not depth. It's a stuck frequency. And joy moves stuck energy faster than just about anything else. This week's SoulFire Spark: Do one thing this week purely because it delights you. Blow bubbles. Dance in your kitchen. Call the friend who makes you snort-laugh. Watch a ridiculous movie. And when that voice shows up — the one that says you should be doing something more productive — say this out loud: My joy is my medicine. Because it is.   Dr. Mary Newstrom's website: ZenithHigh.com Dawn Morningstar's websites: NewWorldWomen.com and RadiantFace18.com Produced by New World Women New World Women co-founders Dawn Morningstar (founder of Venerable Women) and Shawn Vougeot (founder of Empowering Women) have created a global sisterhood and sanctuary for women to remember their power, reclaim their worth and rise up… together. Support New World Women's mission to empower women around the world by shopping at Birdi - an all-women-vendor marketplace.

Have you ever felt that intimacy and desire take a backseat during menopause? You're not alone. Join host Heather Carey in this enlightening episode of Real Food Stories as she welcomes Lori Davis, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and certified sex counselor, to explore the often-taboo topic of intimacy during menopause and midlife. Together, they dive deep into the emotional and physical challenges women face during this significant life transition, moving beyond hot flashes and weight gain to uncover the complexities of connection, sexuality, and self-acceptance.Lori emphasizes that intimacy is not just about sex; it's about fostering emotional connections and authentic sharing between partners. They discuss how stress, hormonal changes, and body image can impact intimacy, as well as the cultural pressures that often complicate women's sexuality. This conversation is a powerful reminder that women can reclaim their desires and navigate changing relationships with openness and curiosity.As a culinary nutritionist, Heather shares valuable nutrition advice and healthy eating tips that can enhance your well-being during menopause. The episode highlights the significance of nourishing your body and mind, encouraging women to embrace their experiences and redefine intimacy in ways that feel authentic and fulfilling. With insights into midlife nutrition and the importance of self-acceptance, Heather and Lori inspire listeners to prioritize pleasure and intimacy, even as life changes.Are you ready to explore how menopause can be a time of empowerment rather than limitation? Tune in to discover how to navigate your personal food journey with mindful eating practices and healthy lifestyle choices that resonate with your unique experience. From sustainable eating to the Mediterranean diet insights, this episode is packed with nutritionist insights that will help you embrace the beauty of midlife.Whether you're seeking to understand the role of hormonal changes in intimacy or want to learn how to cultivate midlife body positivity, this episode of Real Food Stories is a must-listen. Join us as we empower women to take charge of their health, redefine their relationships, and celebrate the journey of menopause with confidence and joy.Reach out to Lori, click HERE I would love to hear from you! What did you think of the episode? Share it with me :) Support the showLet's Be FriendsHang out with Heather on IG @greenpalettekitchen or on FB HERE.Let's Talk!Whether you are looking for 1-1 nutrition coaching or kitchen coaching let's have a chat. Click HERE to reach out to Heather.Did You Love This Episode? "I love Heather and the Real Food Stories Podcast!" If this is you, please do not hesitate to leave a five-star review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Are hot flashes really just about low estrogen? In this eye-opening episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine explores the deeper root causes behind hot flashes, night sweats, and hormone chaos during perimenopause and menopause.Many women are told that suffering through menopause is simply part of aging — but Dana explains why the body is not broken and why symptoms are often signals of deeper imbalances within the body.In this educational solo episode, Dana uncovers how adrenal stress, cortisol dysfunction, mineral imbalances, thyroid health, gut dysfunction, blood sugar instability, heavy metals, and poor estrogen clearance can all contribute to hot flashes and hormone symptoms.You'll learn why a personalized “test, don't guess” approach matters and how functional testing and thermography can help uncover hidden stress patterns and inflammation before symptoms worsen.Why hot flashes are not always caused by estrogen declineHow stress and adrenal exhaustion impact hormone productionThe connection between cortisol rhythms and night sweatsWhy gut health affects estrogen recycling and detoxificationHow thyroid function influences temperature regulationThe role of magnesium, copper, and mineral imbalancesWhy nighttime blood sugar crashes can trigger hot flashesHow heavy metals may mimic estrogen and disrupt hormonesWhy personalized testing creates better long-term outcomesHow thermography helps visualize stress and inflammation patterns in the bodyTimeline00:00 – Introduction: Hot Flashes and Misconceptions00:52 – The Body Is Not Broken: Understanding Menopause02:50 – Common Misunderstandings About Hot Flashes03:44 – Hormone Therapy and Its Limitations04:25 – Estrogen and Its Role in Hot Flashes05:33 – Adrenal Exhaustion and Hormone Production06:47 – Cortisol Rhythm and Night Sweats07:59 – Estrogen Clearance Pathways and Methylation09:16 – Gut Recycling of Estrogen10:34 – Mineral Imbalances and Thyroid Function12:16 – Magnesium and Copper's Role in Hot Flashes13:11 – Blood Sugar Fluctuations and Night Sweats13:59 – Heavy Metals and Estrogen Mimicry15:39 – The Power of Testing and Personalized Protocols15:57 – Visualizing Stress with Thermography17:55 – Empowering Women with Knowledge and Tools18:50 – Next Steps: Testing and Support19:41 – Book a Health Clarity Call and Take ActionIf you're struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, exhaustion, brain fog, or hormone chaos, know this: your body is speaking — and there are answers.At Wise Divine Women, Dana Irvine combines functional testing, thermography, nutrition, and personalized wellness strategies to help women uncover the true root causes behind their symptoms.✨ Ready to stop guessing and start understanding your body?Visit DanaIrvine.com to book your personalized Health Clarity Call and take the next step toward balanced hormones, restored energy, and empowered health. keywordsmenopause, hot flashes, hormone health, adrenal function, estrogen, cortisol, gut health, mineral analysis, thermography, personalized treatment

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In this powerful episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen sits down with Maty Bradbury for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, faith, boundaries, healing, and what happens when life forces you to finally be still. After experiencing two seasons of burnout and a serious car accident, Maty began to recognize that she was the common thread in the stress, pressure, over-responsibility, and constant striving she had been carrying for years. Together, Karen and Maty talk about tying your worth to production, learning to ask for help, discerning what deserves your energy, and building a real estate business that honors the season of life you are actually in. This episode is heartfelt, vulnerable, and full of reminders for any woman in real estate who has been carrying too much for too long.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream? In this episode, Karen shares a heartfelt reflection on the "crazy ideas" that shaped her career — from getting into real estate after being laid off, to starting a team, building Empowering Women in Real Estate®, and expanding nationally across 22 states. Inspired by a recent conversation about the future of the real estate industry, this episode is a reminder that some of the best things in life and business begin as ideas that make no sense … until one day, they do. If you've been feeling stuck in the monotony of the to-do list, overwhelmed by the day-to-day, or disconnected from what excites you, this conversation will encourage you to pause, reflect, and dream again. Because sometimes the next chapter of your life starts with one simple question:"What if?"   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 41,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.