Podcasts about she leads

Leah Lykins thinks college isn't the only path to a good career, and she's built worker-first tools that prove it. Leah is the co-founder of Where We Go, a public benefit corporation connecting people who are ready to work with the programs ready to train them, and the co-founder of Camp Chateau, an adult women's sleepaway camp in a French château.In this episode, Leah explains why the infrastructure that keeps a country running, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing to the electrical grid, needs people desperately, and how the right framing turns a career nobody has heard of into one worth getting out of bed for. She also shares how she and her mother bought a château for the price of a San Francisco apartment, funded the first location with 150 women, and filled the second in seven days.If you are rethinking your next move, or want to build a business that actually fits your life, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

In this week's TGIM episode, Nicole dives into a topic every busy entrepreneur and parent can relate to: mental clutter and emotional backlog. If you feel like your mind is constantly full, your thoughts are scattered, or you're carrying invisible stress, you need to listen in.Nicole unpacks how the constant input from social media, work, family, and life can leave you feeling foggy and stuck, and why a proper mind and soul detox is the key to clarity and real presence in your life.What you'll takeaway from this episode:Why “cluttered” isn't just about your physical space, it's your mental and emotional load weighing you down.How unresolved feelings and unprocessed emotions accumulate like sediment, clouding your decision-making and creativity.A practical approach to a real mind and soul detox without having to go off-grid or take extreme measures.Simple practices to start feeling your feelings intentionally, audit your thoughts, and consume information deliberately.How scheduling reflective time and protecting your energy inputs can help you reconnect to your intuition and your authentic self.Why clarity is the foundation for better decisions, more aligned actions, and a less reactive, more present life.If you've been feeling scattered, distracted, or just “off” lately, this episode will give you tools to clear the fog, reset your energy, and reconnect with your most focused, aligned self.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027Pre-order our book: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/presale

Astute listeners will realize that the audio for this version is the same as the version that ran on WTJU this morning at 6 a.m. I've done this one or twice before and today I want to use my morning to get on to the next set of stories rather than record a new version.The switch to morning publication means there is a clock ticking the moment I wake up and motivation this morning has taken me in different directions and I want to get this finished and done.The vast majority of people who consume Charlottesville Community Engagement do so via the written version, but I encourage people to listen to the audio version so you can hear people's voices.This time I'm putting the copy from the public service announcements than ran on the WTJU version. Did you know we won an award? In this edition:* Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders provided an update on Monday on the encampment at Free Bridge as well as efforts to open a low-barrier emergency shelter (read the story)* Charlottesville appoints a member to the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board but one vacancy remains (read the story)* Charlottesville City Council favors Early Learning Center option that would build new gym (read the story)* Albemarle County Supervisors select an in-house candidate to lead the Community Development Department (read the story)* Local projects to receive revenue-sharing funds after Commonwealth Transportation Board vote (read the story)* VDOT installing mini-roundabout at Greenbrier / Hydraulic intersection (read the story)* The CEO of Jaunt talks to the Albemarle Supervisors about the future (read the story)* An archive story about regional transit priorities (read the story)PSA #1A coalition of five local nonprofits and community groups has formed The Grocery Card Campaign to help alleviate the food insecurity many immigrants are facing as a result of federal immigration enforcement activities. The Grocery Card Campaign puts grocery store gift cards immediately into the hands of our immigrant neighbors, and is an opportunity for community members to show their support by helping ensure that basic food needs are met. For more information, email grocerycardcampaign@gmail.com.PSA #2The 4th Annual Women's Empowerment Day is happening Saturday, June 27th from 8 AM to 1 PM at the Jefferson School City Center in Charlottesville. This free, family-friendly event - “She Leads. She Builds. She Thrives” - brings together women entrepreneurs, community leaders, wellness advocates, and local organizations for a morning of inspiration, educational breakout sessions, fitness activities, and community connections. Proceeds support the TQ Evans Young Women Entrepreneur Scholarship. Check out “Beyond Fitness with Sabrina” on Facebook for details. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Most women founders never sell the business they built. Alisha Pennington wants to change that, and she says the block is not financial literacy. It is identity.In this episode, I sit down with Alisha Pennington, founder of Exette and a consultant who scaled and sold her own multi-seven-figure staffing agency. Only about 1% of female founders ever exit, and Alisha breaks down why: a lack of women we can point to who have done it, and the emotional attachment that keeps us holding on long after the business stops serving us.We get into the idea that your business is an asset, not your baby. We talk about building for optionality from day one, what "be ready so you don't have to get ready" actually looks like, and her vision for women buying and selling businesses to each other instead of letting them quietly disappear.If you are building toward a million and wondering what comes after, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

This week on TGIM, Nicole gets real about the unseen price of entrepreneurship, AKA the moments you don't want to show up, the tasks that feel tedious, and the invisible work that builds freedom later. If you've ever struggled to start the work you know matters, procrastinated on big goals, or wondered why the freedom everyone promises feels just out of reach, this episode is for you.Nicole dives into how reframing “hard” work as the price of entry can shift your mindset, your energy, and your results - without burning out or hating the process. She shares the tools and strategies she uses to overcome resistance, make decisions without negotiation, gamify her work, and connect every task to her bigger vision.What you'll take away from this episode:How to reframe tasks you don't want to do as the price you pay for freedom, growth, and resultsWhy resistance is normal, and how to move through it without guilt or frustrationStrategies to "shrink the window" and tackle overwhelming tasks in manageable chunksHow to connect your work to your bigger vision so it feels energizing instead of tediousTips for building reward systems that motivate and sustain your focusHow committing to yourself and your priorities creates long-term time freedomWhether you're tackling admin, batch-recording content, or hustling toward your next launch, this episode will help you see the hard work as the investment it truly is, and finally enjoy the rewards of showing up consistently.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027Pre-order our book: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/presale

Most real estate agents know nothing about the homes they sell. Jennifer DeVito built a woman-owned construction and real estate company to fix exactly that.In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer DeVito, founder of Evolution, a design-build general contracting and real estate company on Long Island. Jennifer grew up running equipment on her parents' excavation sites, became the only woman managing 400 home builds for a national developer, and turned that into a business that combines buying, renovating, and selling under one roof.We get into why she charges sellers a flat fee instead of a percentage, how she gives buyers the true cost of a home before they make an offer, and why she trains alongside her 23 employees every single day.Jennifer is proof that you do not have to build your business the way men built theirs. If you are growing something in an industry that was not designed for you, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

Hi Biz Besties! In this week's episode, Nicole and Kaila dive into the unpopular opinions of the coaching and entrepreneurial world. They share why breaking the rules and doing things your way (not following trends or copycat strategies) can actually help you grow a business that aligns with your values and your life.From client relationships to ads and launches, they unpack the mindset shifts and practical approaches that allow you to serve your clients deeply while staying authentic. Plus, they share predictions for the next six years in their business and the industry, including what they're excited to see evolve for women entrepreneurs.What you'll takeaway from this episode:Why you don't have to separate your personal life from your business to be professional. Being yourself can actually deepen client connections.How over-reliance on trends, influencer advice, or “magic strategies” can derail your business growth.The importance of thoughtful execution over impulsive action—especially when rolling out offers or ads.How promoting your work from a place of service (not pushiness) builds trust and lasting relationships.Why writing your own rules and trusting your instincts is essential to success as an entrepreneur.Predictions for the next six years: tiered offers, more in-person masterminds, and the evolving role of AI in business.If you've ever felt pressure to conform to trends, copy someone else's path, or hide your true self in business, this episode is your permission slip to do it your way and thrive.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizCheck out SHE LEADS 2027: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027

In this week's TGIM episode, Nicole dives into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us: when your intentions, goals, and actions aren't actually lining up. This episode will help you uncover why and how to start taking aligned, effective action.We talk about common patterns that keep women entrepreneurs stuck:Someday thinking – waiting for the “perfect moment” to start instead of acting now.Preparation as procrastination – endlessly planning or learning instead of taking the steps that matter.Busywork avoidance – staying overwhelmed with low-priority tasks to avoid the scary, important ones.Nicole shares a simple but powerful daily practice to break these patterns: carving out a small space in your workspace and asking yourself “What are my top three actions I am taking today?”. She explains how starting small and consistently showing up can dramatically shift your results and your confidence.If you're tired of spinning your wheels and want to start seeing real progress in your business and life, this episode will give you practical ways to start today.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027

Most business frameworks women are taught were designed for someone else. The playbook says pattern your company after proven models of success, but those models were built for a different kind of founder operating inside a different kind of system. Melissa McCann Tilton, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Criteria, has spent two decades scaling companies from $20M to $100M+ across automotive, logistics, and HR tech. She makes a case that stops you cold: AI does not create efficiency. AI creates amplification. If your decisions, your culture, and your hiring are strong, AI will multiply that strength. If they're broken, AI will multiply the damage. For women entrepreneurs stuck at the revenue ceiling, this is the episode that reframes everything: the old system is finally cracking, and the founders who understand what AI actually does, not automate but amplify, are the ones who will build what comes next.In this episode, Melissa McCann-Tilton, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Criteria and I talk about why she believes the next three to five years will be the most fascinating period in work history, and why women have a rare opening to rewrite the rules right now.Melissa is direct about AI in that it creates amplification vs. the efficiency most people tout. If judgment is bad, AI makes it worse. If your core is right, AI makes it stronger. Melissa and I get into why productivity is the wrong metric, why so many of us feel worthy only when we are producing, and how that harmful societal programming is one of the components that keeps so many women led businesses fighting so hard to break through the million-dollar revenue mark in our businesses.Listen to why breaking the rules might be the smartest business move women can make this year.

In this week's Biz Besties episode, we're celebrating 6 years (!!) of building My Aligned Purpose and reflecting on the lessons we've learned along the way through 6 questions. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure how to step into your next level as an entrepreneur, this episode is for you.We dive deep into the moments that shaped us, the mindset shifts that encouraged growth, and how investing in yourself can change everything about your business and life.What you'll take away from this episode:How asking yourself the right questions can reveal where you're outgrowing old patterns and identities.The role of self-investment in scaling your business, without burning out or losing sight of your values.Why celebrating milestones (even the small wins) can create momentum for your next level.How motherhood, partnerships, and life outside of business influence the way you lead.Lessons on overcoming self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing that keep you stuck.A framework for reflecting on your journey, clarifying your purpose, and stepping confidently into the version of you who succeeds.If you've been craving confidence and a reminder that growth often feels uncomfortable before it feels magical, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and move forward in alignment. Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizSign up for our newsletter: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/newsletterGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027

In this TGIM episode, Nicole shares the books, quotes, and lessons that have carried her through some of the toughest and most transformative moments in her life. From leaving her teaching career to stepping fully into entrepreneurship, Nicole explores the mindset shifts, money lessons, and personal development tools that shaped the woman and business owner she is today.Whether you're navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, or simply a period of transition, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration to help you step into the next level of your life with courage and alignment.What You'll Take Away From This Episode:The books that helped Nicole leave a safe career and step into entrepreneurshipHow mindset, manifestation, and money energetics changed her relationship with abundanceLessons on self-worth, confidence, and stepping into your next-level selfQuotes and mantras to guide you through challenging momentsPractical ways to integrate lessons from books into everyday life and businessWhy faith and perspective can be more powerful than strategy aloneResources Mentioned:You Are a Badass by Jen SinceroWe Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersRich As Fuck by Amanda FrancesMoney: A Love Story by Kate NorthrupThe Source by Dr. Tara SwartAsk and It Is Given by Esther HicksTake our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027Join Make A Lot of Money, Have a Lot of Fun Free Week (June 1-5): https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/fun

Meghann Butcher built RepSpark, a B2B wholesale e-commerce platform now moving over a billion dollars a year, without a single line of tech on her resume.She grew up in her dad's apparel and footwear business, hanging around the warehouse at five years old. At 27, when her father's order-entry tool started catching on with independent sales reps, he asked if she wanted to run with it. She said yes, and bootstrapped it from there.In this conversation, Meghann and I get into how a psychology and communications major became the product visionary for a software company, why she still leans on empathy over technical skill to lead, and how staying close to customer pain points built a platform now used by nearly 100,000 retailers.We also talk about being a mom of three while running a growing company, building a drama-free culture, and what it actually takes to scale a bootstrapped business on your own terms.Tune in for a real look at building something durable without the usual playbook.

Most networking advice was built for men and tested on men. It tells you to work the room, collect contacts, and follow up fast. But research across four continents and fifteen years of longitudinal studies shows that women who network like men consistently underperform the women who don't. Networking strategist and two-time author J. Kelly Hoey shares the goods from the landmark study that launched her latest book, The Social Billionaire. Women who reach the top don't just stay plugged into information flows. They build a second, inner circle of like-minded women with diverse networks, and they use three high-impact strategies most women have never been taught: brokering, churn, and visibility. If you've been told to "just get out there and network" and it's never moved the needle for your business, this episode explains why, and gives you the research-backed formula that actually works.In this episode of the She Leads Podcast, Adrienne and Kelly unpack the central finding of her new book, The Social Billionaire: the women who get internships, land roles, and grow businesses past the million-dollar mark run two networks at once. One is the broader information flow everyone else is in. The other is a smaller, intentional inner circle of like-minded women with diverse networks who give real feedback, real introductions, and back-channel advice that moves careers and businesses forward.Adrienne and Kelly get into the three high-impact networking activities women consistently skip: brokering, churn, and visibility. They talk about why "I don't have time to network" usually means defaulting to transactional outreach, and why the kindest thing you can do for someone is to be specific about what you need.To build a strong, healthy business with longevity, you must build your network strategically. Kelly tells us why.Chapters:

In this episode of Biz Besties, we're diving into the importance of taking time off as business owners, and especially as mothers. Kaila shares her recent two-week vacation to France, the behind-the-scenes planning, and why stepping away from your business can be the difference-maker.From setting boundaries and ensuring your business can run without you, to taking the leap and trusting that everything will work out, this episode is all about creating sustainability, finding balance, and learning how to recharge without guilt.Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:Why it's non-negotiable for business owners (especially moms!) to step away from the grind and prioritize rest.How planning ahead with a strong team and setting clear boundaries ensures your business thrives, even when you're not working.The importance of transitioning from scarcity to abundance, and how taking time off actually fuels your business growth.Kaila's reflections on her trip to France, including the challenges of leaving her business for two weeks and why it was worth it.OUR CHALLENGE TO YOU: Take one week off between now and September and discover how you can still keep your business thriving while you rest. We challenge you to plan ahead and step away with confidence.Join us for this candid conversation and get inspired to prioritize your well-being while scaling your business.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2027

The hardest shift in business is learning to lead your team without doing their jobs for them. Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, runs a 6,000-person, 24/7/365 operation where a communication breakdown is both costly and dangerous. She took a struggling, de-hubbed Pittsburgh International and turned it into one of the most celebrated airports in the world, and she did it by mastering how to communicate the WHY behind every decision. If you're a founder who has built your business on doing everything yourself and you're hitting the ceiling, this episode articulates why your ability to communicate a vision your team can execute without you in the room is the number one way to scale with excellence.In this episode of The She Leads Podcast, Adrienne Garland speaks with Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, which operates Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airport. Under Christina's leadership, Pittsburgh International became the first major airport in the world powered entirely by a microgrid, an Air Transport World Airport of the Year, and one of Fast Company's most innovative companies.Christina makes the case that communication is not a soft skill. Rather, it is a core leadership skill. Her assertion is backed by her actions during COVID: all-hands calls every Wednesday across three shifts for fourteen months. She also explains what she calls her legacy-first leadership approach and why she has no plans to put AI bots in front of passengers.If you have ever wondered whether your team actually understands what you are trying to build and why you're building it, Christina has spent eleven years answering that question one Wednesday at a time.Chapters:

What happens when women stop just consuming information—and start applying it?In this episode, Andrea sits down with Jennifer Kornoely, founder of She Reads, She Leads, to explore the gap between learning and implementation. Together, they unpack why so many women are reading powerful books but still feel stuck, how community accelerates growth, and why conversations—not just content—are what create real change.They also dive into money mindset, business confidence, and the language women use that may be quietly holding them back. This conversation is both practical and eye-opening, especially for women building businesses or stepping into leadership.CHAPTERS00:00 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship05:08 Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs09:32 The Importance of Community and Conversation13:24 Building a Supportive Network17:58 Book Recommendations for Women Entrepreneurs21:47 Conclusion and Resources...RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Audit⁠⁠⁠Book RecommendationsFinancial Feminist by Tori DunlapRich AF by Vivian TuGet Good with Money by Tiffany AlicheJennifer KornoelyShe Reads, She Leads Book Club → https://shereadssheleads.comTAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreadlc_coach⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us!

Hi Biz Besties! In this episode, Kaila and I are talking all about the behind-the-scenes effort of hosting an event, with lots of insights straight from our prep for SHE LEADS 2026. It's been a wild ride, and we're sharing all the details, from the planning stages to our biggest lessons learned.Here's what we're diving into today:What makes an event truly unforgettable: We're chatting about some of our favorite "surprise and delight" moments that make SHE LEADS stand outHow to create amazing content: The lighting, photography, and venue choices that are key for capturing the vibe of your event.Event pricing & budgeting tips: We talk about how we balance pricing to make the event accessible while also covering the costs and ensuring it's a valuable experience for everyone.Pre- & post-event prep: You'll hear about the importance of recharging before and after the event, and how making time for yourself can make all the difference in how you show up as a leader.We also share some personal stories from our experience of planning, and how we stay energized throughout it all. If you're planning an event or retreat, there are plenty of tips in here to help you make your event both successful and fulfilling.Whether you're hosting an event or attending one, we believe in the power of intentional planning and making sure you take care of yourself throughout the process.Planning your own event or retreat? Need some support? Reach out to us! We'd love to help you strategize and make it all come together seamlessly.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quiz

Women founders get 2.3% of VC funding. Not because they lack vision, grit, or ideas, but because the playbook they've been handed was built for men. In this episode, I sit down with Anna Mazarsky, founder of PinkX PowerCore, the first tactical platform built to close the funding gap from the inside out. Anna spent nearly two decades inside the fundraising world. When she pulled the data, she didn't find a confidence problem. She found a systems problem, a bias problem, and a pattern-matching problem no amount of mindset coaching was ever going to fix. So she stopped coaching and started building. We get into why female-led VC funds aren't moving the needle, why women consistently ask for less than they've earned the right to raise, and why 80% of something will always beat 100% of nothing. The system wasn't built for us. Anna is building the one that is. Chapters:

Brain lady Julie Anderson spent thirty years studying how neuroscience shapes women's success, and what keeps them from the million dollar mark is not capability. It is mindset, and specifically what their brains have been trained to listen to.In this episode, Adrienne sits down with Julie Anderson, certified brain health professional and international speaker, to talk about the mindset and neuroscience behind how women build and scale. Julie breaks down why women take on too much, why the word "challenge" activates fight response while "opportunity" opens the prefrontal cortex, and why that small shift changes what the brain looks for. They talk through the evening gratitude practice that has to include something about you, the visualization work elite athletes actually do, and something Adrienne noticed in an AI class that morning: a male instructor typing messy prompts and getting ten times the output of a brilliant woman correcting every comma.If you are building toward a million and wondering why the same patterns keep repeating, this one is worth your time.Chapters:01:38

Are you playing small when God called you to stand bold?In this episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we're asking the question that changes everything: Who told you to shrink?Have you ever felt the pressure to dim your light, play small, or hold back who you truly are? In this powerful episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we're asking a bold question: Who told you to shrink? Dr. Angela unpacks the subtle ways women, especially women of faith and leaders, are conditioned to minimize their voice, their presence, and their purpose. From societal expectations to internalized beliefs, this conversation dives deep into how shrinking shows up and how to break free from it. If you've ever second-guessed your confidence, silenced your voice, or felt like you had to choose between being “liked” and being called, this episode is for you. You'll walk away with:A renewed understanding of confidence through a faith-based lensClarity on how spiritual identity and purpose alignEncouragement to show up boldly without apologyInsight into overcoming self-doubt, fear, and people-pleasingThis is your reminder that you were never created to shrink. You were created to stand, speak, and shine—with purpose.

Some weekends don't just feel fun, they snap you back into yourself. After the Fredericton Women Show and the She Leads women's panel, I walked away with that buzzing reminder that confidence grows faster when you're surrounded by women who actually want you to win.I'm sharing behind-the-scenes from the quick road trip, the magic of meeting “internet friends” in real life, and the contrast between glitter-goggles energy and the very real reality of coming home to mom life. We also get into why watching women entrepreneurs share their products and stories is so motivating: it turns the half-formed ideas in your Notes app into a simple question you can't ignore anymore. Are you going to bring it to life?We talk about building community on purpose, including why I created the Selfish Sisterhood as a community in your pocket, plus the Moms Club and our accountability group. If you've been craving encouragement, connection, and that “OMG that's so cool” kind of support, this is your sign to stop waiting for motivation and start finding your room.Then we go deeper: the versions of ourselves people never see, my Barbados chapter, and what it means to thank the past you who started before she was ready. If you need a nudge to do the thing even when it doesn't make sense, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find this kind of confidence.Join the Self(ish) Sisterhood: $33/month or $333/year.Thank you for listening to Self(ish) Confidence! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or on your social media and tag me @jess.clerke so I can personally thank you for helping spread some confidence + love!  Check out my website at: www.jessclerke.com If you're on instagram, come say hi!!

Red Roof treats AAHOACON like the Super Bowl, and Matt Hostetler explains why: owners, franchisees, and partners all show up in one place. No Vacancy is the official podcast of AAHOACON, and I talked with Matt Hostetler, Chief Development Officer at Red Roof, about growth, franchisee support, and how Red Roof helps owners win when the economy tightens.

Stop fixing women — fix the system. That's the message at the heart of Jodi Bondi Norgaard's work as an entrepreneur, author, and advocate. In this episode, Jodi shares how a frustrating trip to a toy store with her daughter sparked a mission to challenge the gender stereotypes marketed to girls — and ultimately led her to create the award-winning Go Go Sports Girls, write her book "More Than a Doll," and advise organizations from the White House Gender Policy Council to the Gena Davis Institute.Adrienne and Jodi talk about why gender inequality starts long before the workplace, what it actually takes to keep speaking up when the pushback gets personal, and how women can stop waiting for a seat at the table and start building their own. If you have ever felt tired of fighting for something that should not even be a fight, this one will remind you why you keep going.Tune in to hear why Jodi says women and girls are not broken, and what she is doing about the system that is.Chapters:

In this episode of Biz Besties, we dive into how business growth always comes with new fears and self-doubt. From my early podcast fears to Kaila's nervous excitement about hosting SHE LEADS, we chat about how these "new devils" are just part of the process when you're expanding in business and life. Growth and success ALWAYS require a leap outside of your comfort zone, and we're sharing what that looks like for us!In this episode, you'll hear about:How to recognize when you're hitting your upper limits and why it's actually a good sign for your growth.Why personal fears like judgment and perfectionism always seem to show up as you level up.The importance of leaning into discomfort when you're chasing bigger goals.A behind-the-scenes look at our experience preparing for She Leads, and the lessons we're learning about leadership and expansion.How to reframe limiting beliefs about money, resources, and fears of failure as your business grows.If you're feeling stretched in your business, this episode is your reminder that you're on the right path and that growth is always a little uncomfortable!Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quiz My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurposeMentioned in this episode:Elate AdVisit elatebeauty.com to explore the collection and discover beauty with less waste and more joy. Use the code ALIGNED for 15% off your first purchase.

In this week's TGIM episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful practice that has transformed my mindset, my relationship, and how I move through life and business.After a recent trip, I had so many people tell me how “lucky” I am to have a supportive partner. But the truth is, this isn't luck, it's something we've intentionally built.In this episode, I'm walking you through the daily questions my husband and I ask each other to stay connected, grounded, and anchored in love and gratitude.What you'll take away from this episode:A simple daily practice to deepen connection in your relationshipsThe exact questions we ask each night to stay in appreciationWhy gratitude and fear can't coexist, and how to shift your stateHow to become more magnetic through your thoughts and emotionsHow to apply this whether you're in a relationship or notIf you've been overwhelmed or disconnected, this is your reminder to come back to gratitude.Tune in and ask yourself: what or who can I appreciate today?Discover Aligned CEO Method: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/alignedceomethodTake our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quiz Grab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026 My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurpose

After 200 conversations with women entrepreneurs building toward $1 million and beyond, I'm recording live from Santiago, Chile, where I'm leading a global field experience for Rice University MBA students. One pattern has emerged that nobody in this space talks about enough: the journey for women entrepreneurs never ends. In this solo episode of the She Leads Podcast, I look back at what these conversations have taught me since I first launched the show as Sugarcoated. The women founders who crossed the million dollar mark did not stop there. They started thinking about impact, exits, and how to help other women in business get to where they are. And the women still on the journey have dealt with massive debt, career resets, and loss that would have taken most people out of the game entirely. Fewer than 4% of women-owned businesses ever get past a million dollars, under 2% of venture capital goes to women, and the Fortune 500 numbers are barely moving. I lay out what those statistics actually mean and what I believe needs to change. I also get into something we do not say out loud enough: not every woman supports other women. I have seen it, and I talk about where that comes from and how to find the people who are genuinely in your corner. This is what 200 conversations taught me about what it actually takes for women to build past a million dollars. Tune in and let me know who you want to hear from next.  Chapters:

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Layla El Khadri about embracing feminine leadership in business.Layla El Khadri knows how to get you to access your awe-inspiring magnetism. She has over a decade of experience guiding women to express their absolute highest potential & embody their magic. Layla is the founder of She Leads, a business that guide women to tap into their feminine power, find their unique gifts & turn them into mission-driven business to create a positive impact in the world. With over ten years of experience as a mentor, a degree in Film making, & a master in Somatic Therapy, Layla's passion for personal transformation has taken her all over the world studying, mastering, and distilling the most potent tools and techniques for self-empowerment. The Art Layla has created has touched millions of women across the globe inspiring them to grow, to connect in sisterhood, and to grow their lives & businesses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're diving into one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make: knowing when to pivot and when to stick with your current path. We've all been there... failed launches, unexpected roadblocks, and those moments when you start to wonder if it's time to throw in the towel. So how do you know if it's time for a change or if you need to double down?Join us as we break it all down, sharing our own experiences and actionable advice on how to be agile in business.What you'll take away from this episode:When to pivot and when to persevere: Understanding if your product or service isn't resonating or if you're simply not reaching the right people.How to maintain the energy: The importance of staying excited about your business, even when things aren't going according to plan.Why mindset matters: How shifting your energy can help you attract the right people, even if it takes multiple tries.Real-world examples: Stories of iconic companies like Starbucks and Spanx that faced huge challenges and persevered.Whether you're considering a pivot or wondering how to get your next launch off the ground, this episode will help you decide whether it's time to switch gears or stay the course.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quiz Grab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026 Explore Aligned CEO Method: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/alignedceomethodMy Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurposeMentioned in this episode:Elate AdVisit elatebeauty.com to explore the collection and discover beauty with less waste and more joy. Use the code ALIGNED for 15% off your first purchase.

In this week's TGIM episode, I'm talking about two of my favourite topics: building a personal brand and magnetizing dream clients. If you feel like you're attracting the wrong people (i.e. clients who question your prices, don't value your expertise, or just aren't aligned) this episode will help you understand why.I break down the difference between brands that simply list what they do and brands that clearly communicate who they are, and why your dream clients are actually looking for the person behind the business.What you'll takeaway from this episode:Why building a personal brand alongside your business helps you stand out in a crowded industry.The difference between a vendor brand and a magnetic brand, and why dream clients care more about who you are than what you do.Three common ways founders accidentally repel dream clients through generic messaging and overly polished content.The moment Kaila and I realized we were talking to the wrong audience, and how shifting our messaging changed the clients we attract.A simple three-layer framework to help you clarify your point of view, share your origin story, and speak directly to your ideal client.If you've been feeling like your marketing sounds professional but isn't attracting the right people, this episode will help you refine your message so your brand becomes magnetic instead of transactional.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quiz Grab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026 My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurpose

IP attorney Laurie Selkowitz breaks down why women founders are chronically under-informed when it comes to trademarking and intellectual property - and the moves you need to make before it's too late to protect what you've built. As a partner at Greenberg Glusker, Laurie advises companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises on technology, privacy, and intellectual property. In this conversation, she explains why many women founders unintentionally miss critical opportunities to protect their ideas. In a first-to-file system, waiting until something feels perfect can mean losing the chance to secure patents or trademarks that could become valuable business assets. Adrienne and Laurie talk through the practical side of legal strategy for entrepreneurs. They explore when founders should bring in legal counsel, how to think about budgeting for legal services, and why contracts and negotiations deserve more attention than most businesses give them early on. They also discuss the growing use of AI in business and why founders need to understand what they truly own when using AI-generated content.  If you're building a business, this episode could save you from costly legal mistakes. Chapters:⚖️ 02:21 Laurie Selkowitz on advocacy, innovation, and protecting ideas

In this week's Biz Besties episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the simple systems that have supported the growth of My Aligned Purpose, and how you can implement them in your own business today! From software to organizational tools, we're sharing the systems that have taken us to 7-figures.What you'll take away from this episode:You don't need to overcomplicate things to build a successful business - simple, reliable systems are all you need to scale.Stop worrying about having every system in place. Implement just a few of the essentials and watch your business thrive.The cost of doing business involves investment, but that doesn't mean overspending on long-term commitments. We talk about why monthly subscriptions are better for flexibility and cash flow.Whether you're in your first year of business or scaling to 7-figures, you can start using these systems today to grow faster and more efficiently.Take our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurposeMentioned in this episode:Elate AdVisit elatebeauty.com to explore the collection and discover beauty with less waste and more joy. Use the code ALIGNED for 15% off your first purchase.

From glassblowing studios to AI boardrooms, Michelle Hamilton shares how she turned decades of commercial real estate experience into actionable AI strategies for businesses of all sizes. This episode explores how entrepreneurs can use AI in business as a personal assistant to improve productivity, protect intellectual property, and support business growth. Michelle, founder and CEO of Spark AI Strategy and AI Class Lab, dives into the intersection of art, creativity, and artificial intelligence. She explains how entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs, can use AI tools to scale their businesses, protect their intellectual property, and  amplify their ideas and expertise without losing the human creativity that makes their work unique. You'll hear practical examples of how AI can become a true business partner for productivity, strategy, and business growth, from building personalized knowledge libraries with tools like NotebookLM and Gemini to using AI assistants for research, project planning, and everyday decision-making. Michelle also shares why taking a human-centered approach to AI matters now more than ever. Instead of replacing people, she shows how the right AI strategy can free you from repetitive work so you can focus on relationships, creativity, and the decisions that actually move your business forward. If you've been curious about AI but aren't sure where to start, or you're ready to use it more strategically in your business, this episode will give you practical ideas you can start using right away to work smarter, protect your expertise, and move closer to that million-dollar milestone.  Chapters:

Happy Monday! Welcome back to TGIM. In today's episode, I get real about the “burn it all down” feeling that every entrepreneur experiences at some point. I share a few stories of resilience and practical strategies to help you push through tough times and keep growing in your business.What you'll takeaway from this episode:Resilience is key to overcoming tough moments in your business. I share how I've developed and strengthened it over timeStop letting temporary emotions drive permanent decisions. I'll explain how I've learned to avoid making impulsive choices on hard days.Embrace hard conversations as opportunities for growth. Learn how to handle them with confidence and clarity, no matter who they're with.Building resilience is like training for a race: expand your capacity to handle discomfort, rejection, and setbacks without letting them derail you.CEO energy is the mindset shift you need to succeed: stop playing small and start responding to challenges as the leader you are.Whether you're in your first year or facing growing pains in a more established business, these strategies will help you stay grounded and ready to take your business to the next phase.Sign up for cashFLOW LIVE: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/cash-flow-mastermindGrab your ticket for SHE LEADS: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026Listen to Found-HER with Kimberley Hiebert: https://foundher.buzzsprout.com/2541142/followTake our FREE quiz: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/quizMy Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurpose

If you have ever walked into a doctor's office with real perimenopause symptoms and been told you are too young, this conversation will feel validating.In this episode, Madge Rumman, co-founder of Blair Health, shares how women can access specialist-level menopause care without waiting months for referrals or feeling dismissed in primary care. We talk about why menopause is diagnosed based on symptoms rather than blood tests, what often gets missed in traditional healthcare, and how to trust what your body is telling you.Madge also explains how Blair Health combines licensed providers with structured digital assessments and responsible AI to deliver personalized menopause treatment plans in a regulated, clinically grounded way. Beyond individual care, we explore how midlife health affects career progression, leadership pipelines, and why employers should be paying attention.This is a conversation about access, validation, and action. Whether you are navigating menopause yourself, supporting women in your workplace, or building in women's health tech, you will walk away with clarity on what to look for and what to do next.Chapters:

Solve a real buyer problem. Build enterprise value. Exit on your terms.In this episode of the She Leads Podcast, Kelly Parker shares how she built Send Ribbon, a bootstrapped corporate gifting company acquired by UrbanStems, by focusing on one overlooked opportunity: solving real pain points for real buyers.With just $5,000 and no outside funding, Kelly launched her business at 27 after years inside high growth companies like Indeed, WeWork, and DoorDash. Instead of chasing luxury products or hype, she spoke directly with office managers, the true gatekeepers of corporate purchasing, and realized they did not need more options. They needed reliability, speed, and zero friction.That insight became her competitive advantage and ultimately positioned the company for acquisition.In this conversation, Kelly breaks down how relationship first thinking helped her win Fortune 500 clients, why visibility matters more than perfection when positioning for acquisition, and how staying close to your buyer builds long term enterprise value.She also challenges the pressure many women founders face to be “all in” at the expense of financial stability. From healthcare realities to diversified income strategies, Kelly shares practical advice for building sustainable companies that align with your life, not just your ambition.Today, through her advisory platform launchgrowexit, Kelly supports female founders who want to launch, grow, and eventually exit their companies with clarity and confidence.If you are building a business, thinking about long term value, or questioning the hustle culture narrative, this episode offers a grounded roadmap for turning customer insight into a high value company.Chapters: 00:56

What does it take to create a $100K consulting offer for corporate clients? Let's once and for all move on from trading time for dollars. In this episode, Jessica Fearnley and I talk about what it truly takes to structure a high-value $100K consulting offer for corporate clients, without overcomplicating your services or building a massive team or charging an hourly rate.But this conversation goes beyond pricing.We talk about what happens after you leave corporate, recover from burnout, and rebuild your confidence. We unpack the emotional and strategic transition many experienced women consultants face when they hit six figures and begin asking what's next.Jessica shares how she moved from project management into building a multi-six-figure B2B consulting business rooted in high-value advisory retainers. We explore:What a $100K advisory retainer actually includesHow to package your consulting services inside the budgets corporate already invests inWhy trying to “educate” buyers slows down the saleThe recovery phase after corporate trauma, and why many women underprice themselves during itHow to position yourself as a trusted strategic advisor instead of a service providerWhy “the more they pay, the less they get” can be true at premium levelsIf you want to move from hourly work or project-based consulting into high-value B2B advisory retainers, this episode gives you both the strategic framework and the mindset shift required to do it.This is about packaging expertise, reclaiming authority, and building a consulting business that aligns with your life, not just your revenue goals.Chapters:00:56

In this honest TGIM episode, Nicole explores a realization many high-achieving, heart-led women entrepreneurs likely share: somewhere along the way, business stopped being fun. You're doing the strategies, showing up consistently, and building something meaningful, yet it feels heavier than it needs to.Nicole reflects on how entrepreneurship can subtly train us to trade playfulness for polish and pressure in the name of being taken seriously. Drawing from her postpartum season, mindset work, and neuroscience, she shares why joy isn't a distraction from success, but a powerful driver of magnetism and sustainable growth.This episode is an invitation to loosen the grip, step out of the pressure cooker, and let a lighter energy lead your business again.What you'll walk away knowing:Why pressure is not the price of successHow joy directly impacts your nervous system and magnetismWhy strategy without joy can start to feel like a cageHow playfulness shifts your content, energy, and client attractionSimple ways to add more fun and curiosity into your workThis episode is your reminder that you're not behind and you don't need to try harder. When joy becomes the pathway instead of the reward, everything begins to open.Listen in and let this episode help you reconnect with the energy that made your business come alive.Looking for more opportunities to have fun? Don't forget to join us at SHE LEADS this April 17th & 18th. Meet new girlfriends, deepen your connections, share ideas and fuel each other's next steps in business and life. Grab your ticket here: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026 My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurpose

In this must-listen episode, Nicole and Kaila reveal one of their favourite tools for unlocking possibility and generating fresh ideas in any area of your life or business: the 50 Ways exercise. They break down how this simple practice helps you get unstuck and tap into the part of your mind that knows more is available to you.You'll hear a real-life story of how this method instantly opened unexpected doors, including a surprise connection that helped MAP expand into the U.S. market, and why this technique is a powerful blend of energetics and neuroscience. Whether you're looking to make more money, refine your launch, grow your audience, or dream bigger in any direction, this exercise will spark possibilities you didn't even know you had access to.After this episode, you'll walk away understanding:How the 50 Ways exercise rewires your brain to see opportunity everywhere.Why creativity expands when you silence distractions and shift your energetic state.The role of the reticular activating system (RAS) in helping you manifest what you focus on.Why “impractical” ideas matter, and how they lead you to the breakthrough ones.How to set up your environment so inspiration flows more easily.What to do when resistance shows up (and how to push through).Possibility grows the moment you decide to look for it. The 50 Ways exercise trains your brain to think bigger and innovate freely. Once you stretch into new ideas, your reality expands to match them.Tune in and discover how one simple practice can open doors and help you create more money and impact in your business.And don't forget to join us at SHE LEADS this April 17th & 18th. Meet new girlfriends, deepen your connections, share ideas and fuel each other's next steps in business and life. Grab your ticket here: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026 My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurpose

In today's episode, Nicole invites you to expand your vision of what's possible by learning how to normalize big numbers - specifically, $1 million. Whether that number feels thrilling, terrifying, totally out of reach, or already familiar, this conversation helps you stretch your mindset and reimagine what your business is capable of.You'll hear why most entrepreneurs are conditioned to think small and how stepping into “million-dollar you” begins long before the money arrives. Nicole also shares practical ways to shift your environment, your self-talk, and your decision-making so your brain begins to recognize $1M as a natural next step.Inside this episode, we'll explore:Why $1M feels foreign for many entrepreneurs.How being around expanders rewires what you believe is possible.The practice of asking “What would $1M-me do?” to elevate everyday decisions.How specificity and simple math make big goals feel grounded and attainable.The importance of choosing mentors who model the life and business you want.Why normalizing abundance is more about who you become than the money itself.Normalizing $1M comes down to embodying the version of you who leads, decides, and creates from expansion rather than limitation. When you surround yourself with possibility and declare your desires out loud, your identity will begin to shift and your business will rise to meet that new standard.Listen now to uncover the million-dollar version of yourself today.And don't forget to join us at SHE LEADS this April 17th & 18th. Meet new girlfriends, deepen your connections, share ideas and fuel each other's next steps in business and life. Grab your ticket here: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/she-leads-2026 My Aligned Purpose Podcast is your go-to space for women entrepreneurs ready to dream bigger, build million-dollar brands, and grow thriving businesses. For over 5.5 years, we've been guiding women around the world in combining strategy with soul—blending sales, marketing, manifestation, mindset, and community to create unstoppable growth.Each week, you'll leave feeling inspired, supported, and motivated to step into the next level of your vision. Whether you're just starting out or scaling into seven figures, this podcast is here to remind you that you're not alone—and that with the right mix of strategy and alignment, anything is possible.It's time to tap into community, embrace abundance, and grow your business on purpose.Follow along at:https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpurpose/https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MyAlignedPurposehttps://www.facebook.com/myalignedpurpose

I'm opening 2026 by claiming clarity as my word for the year and sharing an honest reflection on where She Leads has been and where it is going next.In this solo episode, I share my personal journey after eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs through She Leads Media and what it means to step into a new chapter with sharper vision. A simple moment, getting new glasses, became a powerful metaphor for how deeply I'm craving clarity in my work, my focus, and the women I'm best positioned to serve. I talk candidly about the tension between wanting to help everyone and knowing that real impact requires intentionality, boundaries, and depth. At the heart of my work has always been deep listening, trusting that women already hold their own answers and need space, reflection, and support to access them.I also unpack the realities of entrepreneurship that rarely get airtime, especially for women. The same habits we bring into life, procrastination, self-doubt, resilience, show up in business, shaping outcomes for better or worse. Drawing from my teaching at NYU and Rice, I explain why foundational self-awareness matters more than any tactic or trend. I challenge the glossy, quick-fix narratives that dominate online marketing and speak honestly about the sustained effort and inner work required to build something meaningful.This episode is also a turning point. I reflect on my own realization that the current She Leads model will not reach the million-dollar scale needed to expand impact and why that matters. As I enter what feels like my third professional chapter, I share my vision for supporting women who have reached or are approaching seven figures and are asking deeper questions about purpose, burnout, and legacy.If you are craving clarity, wrestling with growth, or sensing that your next level requires a different way of leading, this conversation is for you. I invite you to listen in, reflect alongside me, and help shape the future of She Leads as we redefine what it means for women to truly lead with intention, sustainability, and impact.Chapters✨ 00:56 Welcoming 2026 with clarity and intention

From celebrating women's representation to demanding true systemic disruption, I'm opening 2026 with a hard look at why nearly half of new businesses are started by women, yet so few ever cross the million-dollar mark.In this solo episode of She Leads, I unpack a paradox that should stop every founder and leader in her tracks: women launched 49% of new businesses in 2024, but only 4.2% reached $1 million in revenue. This isn't a conversation about confidence or competence, it's about systems. And more importantly, it's about how women who succeed within existing frameworks are rewarded, while those who challenge and redesign those frameworks face resistance at every turn.I introduce a three-level disruption framework that reframes how we think about success in entrepreneurship. Level one is representation and women building profitable companies in spaces never designed for them. Level two is model disruption and changing how industries operate, from regenerative construction practices to ethical beauty brands that challenge labor and sourcing norms. And level three is systemic disruption, where success redistributes power itself, creating new pathways through employee ownership, transparent supply chains, and reinvestment into underrepresented founders.This episode also confronts uncomfortable truths: how venture capital flows toward “acceptable” women-led industries, how algorithms and infrastructure quietly reinforce bias, and how family responsibilities still disproportionately force women out of business. The data is clear, and the issue isn't ambition or ability, it's a system built around invisible labor and outdated definitions of success.As we step into 2026, I invite you to ask a bigger question: not just how much you want to build, but what you're building toward. Because hitting a million dollars may require grit, but building something that lasts, scales, and changes the rules demands disruption. Tune in for a powerful redefinition of what it truly means to lead.Chapters

The fear of AI taking over jobs has dominated headlines, but what if we're missing the opportunity to harness this technology as a powerful ally? In this enlightening conversation, T. Renee Smith reveals how artificial intelligence became her unexpected partner in navigating the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child and eventually led to her book, "She Leads with AI."Whether you're an instructional designer, educator, entrepreneur, or simply curious about integrating AI into your life with confidence and purpose, this episode delivers practical strategies wrapped in genuine warmth and wisdom. Press play to discover how to make technology work for you while staying true to your values, passion, and purpose.

From scaling women-owned businesses past the million-dollar mark to rebuilding with clarity after burnout, I'm reflecting on the real work of leadership, discernment, and sustainable growth behind She Leads Media.In this episode, I step out from behind the mic to share my own journey as CEO of She Leads Media and host of the She Leads podcast, rooted in a mission that's bigger than revenue alone. Less than two percent of women-owned businesses scale beyond seven figures, and I've dedicated my work to changing that trajectory by helping women gain access to capital, confidence, and visibility. When women succeed financially, they reinvest in their families, communities, and causes, and that ripple effect is what drives everything we do at She Leads.I open up about the non-linear realities of entrepreneurship, especially for women navigating gender, culture, and systemic barriers. I reflect on how pressure-based growth models and urgency-driven decisions caused She Leads Media to lose momentum in 2024, and how 2025 became a year of recovery, discernment, and realignment. That reset clarified that sustainable leadership is all about honoring values, resisting manipulation, and trusting your own judgment even when advice comes from impressive voices.We also explore the practical work behind scaling with intention: building sound business models, strengthening financial health, developing media strategy, and using visibility as a tool for impact. I share what I've learned teaching entrepreneurship at Rice University's Jones School of Business and NYU, and why critical thinking, not blind imitation, is essential when learning from other founders' stories.As I look ahead to 2026, I share what's coming next for She Leads Media: personalized advisory work, curated global experiences, strategic partnerships, and renewed momentum symbolized by moving into the “year of the horse.” This episode is an honest invitation to lead with clarity, courage, and confidence, and to remember that extraordinary growth starts with conscious choice. Tune in and walk forward with me.Chapters

Recorded October 2nd, 2025. Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together is a new series of live and recorded conversations amplifying voices that have been silenced in Irish cultural life. It gives space to artists, writers and thinkers who offer radical new perspectives on existing narratives. Our first conversation takes the form of a podcast series. Entitled 'In the Half Light: Voices from Black Ireland', this podcast is delivered in partnership with the Museum of Literature Ireland and curated by Dr Phil Mullen (Assistant Professor of Black Studies at Trinity College Dublin and a leading researcher on the historical experiences of 'mixed-race' people growing up in Ireland). Using the audio format, Phil has created an anonymised, open space for 'mixed-race' people who grew up in Irish care institutions to explore the impact of their erasure from institutional abuse history and discourse in Ireland. Through this conversation, she aims to undo that erasure, one voice at a time. Phil will be in conversation with journalist and researcher Caelainn Hogan. The conversation will be chaired by writer Eoin McNamee. This event is organised in partnership with the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute and Trinity Research in Social Sciences. Speakers Dr Phil Mullen is Assistant Professor of Black Studies and located in the Department of Sociology. She teaches on the Trinity elective which introduces students to the epistemology of Black Studies as an intellectual pursuit. This is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of knowledge that interrogates historical events that have impacted on those who are racialised as Black, while centring the perspectives of Black people in constructing and deconstructing these events. Sheleads a research project to recover the lived experiences and sociological impact of African students who came to Trinity in the early 20th century, which amplifies our understanding of Blackness in pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland. Caelainn Hogan is a writer and journalist from Dublin. Her first book Republic of Shame investigates the ongoing legacy of Ireland's religious-run, state-funded institutions and the shame-industrial complex that incarcerated women and children. She has written for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, National Geographic, The Guardian, VICE, Harper's, The Washington Post, The Dublin Review and more. Eoin McNamee is a novelist and screenwriter. His nineteen novels include Resurrection Man and the Blue Trilogy. He has written six Young Adult novels including the New York Times bestselling The Navigator, and three thrillers under the John Creed pseudonym. He wrote the screenplay for the film Resurrection Man directed by Marc Evans and I Want You directed by Michael Winterbottom. His television credits include Hinterland (BBC Wales/Netflix) and An Brontanas (TG4). He has written seven radio plays for BBC R4. He is the Director of the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre and Co-Director of the M.Phil in Creative Writing Course at Trinity College Dublin. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

From cancer survivor to pioneering fertility attorney, Rijon Charne has turned personal adversity into advocacy and entrepreneurship. In this episode of She Leads, she shares how battling Hodgkin's lymphoma led her to challenge insurance denials, lobby for fertility preservation rights, and ultimately build one of the nation's leading reproductive law firms.Rijon shares how her battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma shortly after law school shifted her path from litigation to advocating for fertility preservation. Through her firm, Sunray Fertility Law, Rijon guides clients through surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo agreements, and cross-border fertility matters.Rijon's journey was shaped by critical turning points, from confronting potential infertility at 26 to challenging insurance denials that threatened her own fertility. These experiences inspired her to ensure others wouldn't face the same obstacles, turning personal setbacks into a purpose-driven venture that serves an important purpose. Her logical approach, strong support system, and determination were central to this transformation.She offers practical guidance on navigating fertility law, emphasizing clear contracts, understanding insurance benefits, and advocating for parental rights in diverse family structures. Rijon also shares lessons in entrepreneurship, including hiring the right team, seeking mentorship, and balancing resilience with growth while running a law firm.This conversation highlights broader themes of leadership, perseverance, and advocacy. Listeners will find inspiration in Rijon's dedication to educating others, empowering informed reproductive choices, and creating smoother pathways for families.Tune in to hear Rijon Charne's story, gain actionable insights on reproductive law, and discover how one attorney is making a meaningful impact for families worldwide.Chapters

At just 24, Maddie Pollack faced a life-changing Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis—and transformed her healing journey into a mission to empower women through holistic health and entrepreneurship. In this episode of She Leads, Maddie shares how her battle with cancer became the wake-up call that shifted her from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming an integrative nutrition health coach. Now, she helps women reconnect with their bodies through a balanced approach that weaves together nutrition, mindful movement, and self-care. Her story is not only one of survival, but of reclaiming purpose and aligning wellness with leadership. Maddie dives into the personal health challenges that can arise in the wake of illness, from hormonal imbalances to stress-related symptoms. Maddie candidly reflects on her own experience with recovery and the lifestyle changes that helped her restore balance, including shifting from high-intensity workouts to strength training and yoga, and prioritizing protein-rich meals to stabilize energy and hormones. The conversation expands to highlight the overlooked realities of women's health, from PCOS and irregular cycles to the ways traditional studies have ignored female physiology. Listeners will gain practical insights into building sustainable wellness habits: nourishing the body with balanced meals, syncing workouts with menstrual cycles, managing cortisol through mindful movement, and embracing daily rituals like journaling, gratitude, and deep breathing to calm the nervous system. Maddie emphasizes that health is not about rigid routines, but about tuning into the body's signals and making adjustments that support long-term vitality. At its core, this episode reframes leadership and entrepreneurship through the lens of well-being. Maddie challenges the outdated narrative that success requires burnout and sacrifice, instead advocating for a model where women prioritize health as the foundation for growth, freedom, and fulfillment. Her reflections serve as a powerful reminder that honoring your body is not just a personal practice—it's a leadership strategy. Tune in to hear Maddie's inspiring story and learn how to cultivate balance, resilience, and true alignment in both business and life. Chapters

From psychologist to business strategist — Gail Golden shares her journey of curating life and leadership, helping overwhelmed leaders focus on what truly matters while scaling businesses with clarity and purpose. In this episode of the She Leads podcast, host Adrienne welcomes Gail Golden, a seasoned coach, psychologist, and author of Curating Your Life. Drawing from her experience supporting executives and entrepreneurs, Gail introduces her framework for designing life as a personal exhibit — prioritizing what's essential, discarding distractions, and embracing “good enough” in areas outside one's true passions. Gail reflects on her leap into entrepreneurship during the 2009 financial crisis, sharing lessons on adaptability, competitive positioning, and evolving strategies from startup survival to million-dollar growth. She underscores the importance of delegation, reminding leaders to focus only on what only they can do — whether in business or in personal roles like parenting and caregiving. The conversation also explores the hidden costs of over-responsiveness, the mental barriers that hold leaders back, and the dangers of comparing private struggles to others' public appearances. Gail highlights the power of self-awareness, managing inner critics, and working with a coach who blends business expertise with psychological insight. With warmth and wisdom, Gail invites listeners to re-curate their lives as priorities shift, embrace meaningful relationships, and find strength in conscious choices. Hopefully, her insights will leave you inspired to design the next chapter of your life with intention and courage. Ready to rethink how you're curating your own life and leadership? Tune in to be inspired by Gail Golden's story and practical framework for success! Chapters

In part 2 of our game-changing series, successful entrepreneurs Kaila and Nicole reveal the exact strategies they used to generate over $200K in just 90 days following their signature event,: She Leads.What You'll Discover:The biggest mistake 95% of event hosts make (and how to avoid it)Why weaving your offer throughout the entire event trumps the "surprise pitch" approachThe psychology behind confident selling that doesn't feel salesy or sleazyHow to price with authority even when others suggest you should lower your ratesThe one-offer rule that maximizes conversions and minimizes confusionKaila and Nicole don't just talk theory - they share real numbers, actual strategies, and the mindset shifts that allowed them to stick to their premium pricing when everyone else was panicking about the economy.Ready to stop leaving money on the table at your next event? This episode is your roadmap to confident, authentic selling that serves both you and your audience.Grab the FREE Frequency of Wealth Bundle Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/fowJoin the Glow Integrative Smoothie Challenge here:⁠ https://online.glowintegrative.com/smoothie-challenge⁠

Today's Success is Subjective guest is Dr. Tim Jordan. Dr. Jordan is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician with over 30 years of experience helping girls ages 5–25 navigate the challenges of growing up. Inspired by his five younger sisters, he developed a unique ability to connect with girls and went on to train under renowned pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton at Harvard. He's the founder of Camp Weloki for Girls and leads retreats and school programs that empower girls to build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. Dr. Jordan is the author of several parenting and self-help books, including Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women and She Leads. His podcast Raising Daughters offers weekly insights on mindset, identity, family culture, and emotional health. He's sitting down with Joanna to share with all of you listeners some of the wisdom he has gained over many years as not only a parent himself, but as an expert parenting coach and girls' development specialist. Dr. Jordan's Resources:Raising Daughters Podcasthttps://drtimjordan.com/Connect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #YoungAdults #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #StudentMentalHealth #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #SelfEsteem #ParentingAdvice #ParentingTeens #FailureToLaunch #LeavingTheNest #SuccessfullAdults #CampWelokiForGirls #StrongGirlsStrongWorld #DrTimJordan #ParentingAdvice #RaisingDaughters #RaisingDaughtersPodcast

Send us a textOkay so here's the tea: last week's episode? Ghosted us. Literally. Power blinked, vibes were high, we were batching like podcast queens and then poof — lights out, files gone, and everyone thought we quit. (We didn't. Chill.)This week we're BACK, caffeinated, chatty, and spiraling in the best way. Jaj moves and Rylee's new salon is taking shape, and how we both basically want a pizza oven and a pool more than we want inner peace.Also: birthday feels, spring energy, single mom power moves, Coachella FOMO, why polygamy kind of makes sense (hear us out), and a Bachelor recap that'll have you yelling “COME ON NOW” at your phone.Just two girls processing life with a mic and a meltdown. You know the drill.