Badass Women at Any Age

Julie was introduced to the world of business early on when her parents transitioned from corporate America to owning a restaurant. This experience taught her invaluable lessons about work ethic, communication, and conflict resolution.  Julie is a well respected leader in business communities that extend from the United States to Canada and the United Kingdom.  In her 25 years of experience, Julie has consulted with more than 1000 companies, including startups, midsize and fortune 1000 companies. She helps them build sustainable revenue generating strategies. In 2009, Julie founded Junction Creative, an award winning strategic marketing agency. Julie’s the author of the new book, Dare to Become, from the corner office, from the corner booth to the corner office.     What You Will Hear in This Episode:  01:54 Julie's Early Life and Career Beginnings 03:20 Lessons from the Family Business 17:01 The Journey of Writing 'Dare to Become' 25:44 Creating an Inclusive Work Environment 30:11 Conclusion and Farewell   Q

Amy Wineland Daughters experienced a life-changing impulse that led her to reconnect with an old camp friend on Facebook, despite not having contact for 30 years.  This heartfelt experience inspired her to write handwritten letters to all 580 of her Facebook friends and the belief that when human beings connect  individually in a meaningful way, nothing can separate them.  Amy is a keynote speaker, letter writer, satirist, sports journalist, and the award winning author of two books, Dear Dana, that time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter, and You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened.     What You Will Hear in This Episode:  02:39 Amy's Impulsive Journey Begins 04:25 From One Letter to Many 07:55 The Power of Handwritten Letters 17:53 Impact on the Recipients and lessons on communication 21:56 Message to Listeners 26:43 Supporting Women and Encouraging Risk-Taking 27:55 Call to Action   Quotes “ The intentional deliberate act of letter writing, it has t

Desiree Bartlett is very passionate about the joy of movement. Growing up with a strong foundation in yoga and meditation, influenced by her hippie mother, Desiree was inspired to a lifelong passion for fitness, science and holistic health. As the founder of the innovative subscription platform desibodymind.com, she offers a holistic approach to health and wellness where individuals can access transformative content designed to strengthen both their physical bodies and mental well being.  As a women's health expert with advanced certification in yoga,  personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and group fitness, Desi has garnered a roster of private clients that include names like Ashley Tisdale, Alicia Silverstone, Kate Hudson, and many more.  Her expertise has been showcased on major networks, such as ABC, NBC, Fox, Univision, Hallmark, and Lifetime.  Desiree is the author of Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy, a comprehensive guide for pregnancy and beyond as well as co-author of Total Body Beautiful, Se

After a 30-year career in advertising, working with prestigious brands and leading major revenue-driving teams, Sarah Dale sought something more fulfilling. Living in Montana, where she embraced nature and adventure, sparked her desire to help women build confidence and self-reliance. This idea culminated in Project 1490, offering unique outdoor experiences that blends personal growth with professional networking that helps women go beyond who they think they are while building their corporate networks and confidence, and having a ton of fun in the process.  Sarah's journey exemplifies the blend of corporate success and personal fulfillment, inspiring others to find their badassery through new challenges. Sarah has worked with great brands like Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Nativo, and where she led big teams and drove hundreds of millions in revenue.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:    01:50 Sarah's Journey from Corporate Ladder to Montana Wilderness 04:49 The Birth of Project 1490 06:40 Empowering Wome

Jan and Jillian Juhas grew up in a small rural town and later moved to Chicago, experiencing a significant culture shock. This drastic change made them realize the importance of setting strong personal boundaries to feel respected and heard. Their journey led them to develop a methodology focused on communicating through values rather than emotions, which they applied both personally and professionally.  Jan and Jillian are relationship and conflict resolution consultants and international best selling authors of Boundary Badass, A Powerful Method For Elevating Your Value and Relationships. They have coached highly ambitious entrepreneurs, companies, and families for more than a decade on building stronger relationships, elevating growth, and mastering the art of setting boundaries.     What You Will Hear in This Episode:  01:44 Personal Journey: From Rural to Urban 02:24 Discovering the Importance of Boundaries 04:56 Implementing Boundaries in Professional Life 05:40 Lessons Learned About Self-Value 06:48 Ov

Overwhelmed by financial stress and debt despite her academic qualifications, Mikelann Valterra transformed her relationship with money after seeking help from Karen McCall, a pioneering money coach. Inspired by this change, she became a money coach and has spent 25 years helping women achieve financial clarity and reduce money anxiety.  Mikelann is an author, speaker, master money coach, who helps women around the world rise above the money fog, transform their relationship with money and design their ideal life.  For 25 years, Mikelann Valterra has been a thought leader in financial psychology. She's written, spoken, and been interviewed extensively on powerful, practical ways to reduce money anxiety, and she teaches effective methods for earning, saving, reducing debt, and managing money.  Her new book,  Rise Above the Money Fog, is available now.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:  02:08 Mikelann's Journey with Money 05:03 Challenges and Triumphs 08:02 Understanding Money Fog 25:31 Gender and Money Dyn

In her mid-twenties Lisa Daniels embarked on a spiritual path to understand herself, identify barriers to her own success, and pursue fulfillment in life. From an individual contributor to a leader, making mistakes and learning along the way,  Lisa aimed to embody the principles she promotes while aiding executives in leading teams and ensuring they have the right talent to achieve organizational success. Lisa is founder and executive director of Human Edge Management and has been advising executives across industries on their personal leadership issues for several decades, working with leaders at Thomson Reuters, AstraZeneca, Visa, Novartis, Allianz, and many other well known companies. Her new book is The Human Edge Advantage, Mastering the Art of Being All In. The book explores issues surrounding courage, fear, intuition, psychological barriers, disconnection, personal power, energy, purpose, and many other issues challenging leaders today. Most importantly, it offers a great deal of actionable advice on h

Andreea Parcalaboiu has a powerful story to tell about her fall from being a former New York State Attorney to spending three years in federal prison, to showing great resilience and courage and beginning a new life and career.  Andreea is a former New York state attorney, and she has a unique perspective having spent almost three years in prison. She is now a coach, consultant, author, and speaker. She coaches attorneys and high achieving professionals who struggle with life challenges to regain clarity, confidence, and control over their lives. She consults and assists women attorneys and other professional women before and after. their prison experiences.  Drawing from her own challenges and experiences, Andreea helps people unlock their power of choice and break free from self imposed mental constraints, enabling them to live more peacefully despite life's challenges.  “Alive Again: My Journey From Attorney to Redemption In Prison"  is Andreea’s riveting story that takes readers on a transformative journe

Amidst the chaos of World War II, Katherine Mitchell’s mother led her family through harrowing escapes from war-torn Europe to the safety of the United States, displaying immense courage and resourcefulness. Despite facing multiple challenges, including language barriers and cultural adjustments in her new homeland, Katherine pursued her passions.  Her personal story is a journey of survival, resilience, and self-discovery.  Katherine has had numerous careers including talent agent, screenwriter and trial paralegal in Beverly Hills.  Her Hollywood experiences are filled with encounters with well-known producers, actors, screenwriters and Hollywood elite, all of which are detailed in her memoir, “From Budapest to Hollywood: Searching for the Promised Land.”    What You Will Hear in This Episode 01:39 Katherine’s personal story 05:59 Hungarian Revolution and Escape to Austria 13:19 Journey to America 21:51 Reflections on Family, Education, Imperfection and Resilience 25:44 Navigating the Entertainment Industry:

Despite facing significant discrimination in the male-dominated culinary industry, Chef Rossi transformed her rebellious upbringing and passion for food into a successful career as a pioneering chef and author. Her journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and living authentically. Chef Rossi is the catering director, owner and executive chef of the Raging Skillet, a cutting edge catering company known for breaking any and all rules. She has earned a reputation as the one to call when it's time to do something different.  Rossi, who credits America as her hometown, grew up in a camper wedged on the top of a Ford pickup truck, and had visited most of the United States by the time she was 10.  She has a wacky sense of humor, loves  international food fusions that reflect her Hungarian Yiddish background, and her love of all things. Rossi has been published in outlets including the Daily News, New York Post, Time Out New York, and McSweeney's to name a few. She has been the food writer of the Eat Me colu

Diagnosed with MS 10 years ago, Kim Rahir defied her doctor's advice, choosing instead to take control of her health and become a beacon of strength and vitality. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three and this year became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category.  Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women, with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. And today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles. while ditching the diet culture conditioning, to actually eat and nourish and flourish.  What You Will Hear in This Episode:    5:00 Kim's Early Life and MS Diagnosis 8:00 The Struggle with Guillain Barré Syndrome and coping with MS 15:00 Discovering Weightlifting  21:00 Competing in Olympic Weightlifting 30:00 CrossFit's Influence on Weightlifting 35:00 Life-Changing Hospital Stay 40:00 Challenges Midlife Women Face 48:00 Funct

Barbara Palmer left law school to pursue a career in entertainment marketing and ended up discovering her passion for mentoring women.  Barbara Palmer is a workplace leadership coach and founder of Broad Perspective Consulting and Your Fourth Trimester, a unique program designed to provide one on one support for parents who are returning to the workplace after welcoming a child.  Barbara specializes in coaching employees through transitional moments in their careers, such as becoming parents, navigating a conflict in the workplace, or leading a team for the first time.  Barbara also has a mission to ensure that more women stay in the workforce, and ultimately we reach the C suite. As a certified facilitator of the Fair Play Method, She has a sharp point of view on gender roles and can help employees navigate more equitable divisions of labor Leading to more fulfilling careers and higher retention    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  01:38 Barbara's Journey: From Law School to Leadership Coaching 06:44 Chal

Starting as a model in the 1990s, Alexis Eizinas  transitioned to a two-decade career in beauty retail design. Inspired by her mother's example, she embraced her silvering hair but struggled to find suitable products. During COVID-19, she realized the market gap and, in 2023, founded Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and hair care uniquely designed to amplify and never hide the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her experience trying to find products that worked with her own silvering hair, Alexis created a truly innovative and contemporary product line for the modern woman who has embraced her grays.   She launched Silvering in 2023.  The company's tagline, Wisdom Is Beautiful, speaks volumes about Alexis's mission to change the way all women perceive silvering hair, to see it as a powerful, beautiful, outward expression of growing up.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:  03:08 Alexis’s Personal Jour

Feeling unfulfilled in her career as a journalist and Hollywood reporter, Sarah found her true calling when she happened upon the story of Arbella Stuart.  Writing Arbella’s biography opened up a whole new path for Sarah, coupling  her love of writing with her lifelong fascination with the untold stories of women throughout history. Sarah Gristwood is a journalist and author committed to publicizing women’s experiences throughout history. As a young journalist, she championed women’s voices through outlets such as the Guardian Women's Page and as a founder member of Women in Journalism and The Women’s Equality Party. As a historian, she has consistently explored the question of women and power through the ages. She now broadcasts regularly for Sky News, CNN and the BBC on royal and historical affairs. A graduate of Oxford University, she is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the RSA, who has been shortlisted for both the Marsh Biography Award and the Ben Pimlott Prize for Political Writing. Her m

Pivoting through a number of different careers, it wasn’t until Lucy Ryan was in her 40s that she decided to follow her true passion and fascination with women in their midlife years. She became the first student in Europe to earn a masters in positive psychology and later a PhD. Lucy is a leadership coach, managing director of MindSpring for the last 20 years, a positive psychologist, advocate of women, a master practitioner coach,  and she has trained and consulted  with and coached 10, 000 leaders in global blue chip companies across 29 countries. In 2021, Lucy published the best selling Lunchtime Learning for Leaders.  She's a passionate advocate for women development, helping organizations attract, retain, and promote their female leaders, and gender proof their success in plans. Her latest book is called Revolting Women, Why Mid Left Women Are Walking Out, and What to Do About It.     What You Will Hear in This Episode:  01:55 Lucy's Personal Journey: From Singer to Scholar 03:09 The Turning Point: Embr

When Lesley Hensell’s oldest son was diagnosed with autism, focusing on him became a priority.  Deciding to quit her job, Lesley found a way to supplement her lost income by pivoting from marketing consulting to online retail, a change that led her down an unexpectedly successful path. Lesley is the  co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, whose 85 plus employees solve problems for e-commerce sellers. Lesley oversees the Riverbend service team, and she has personally helped hundreds of sellers get their suspended Amazon accounts and ISINs up and running.  She has been an Amazon seller for more than a decade. And her new book is the Amazon Incubator: Grow Your Business or Hatch a New One. Lesley  earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and an MBA from university of Texas at Austin. She volunteers for A Wish With Wings, a wish granting organization for little Texans with life threatening conditions  and serves on the board of directors for Hallie's Heroes,  which funds bone marrow matches and medical research for

Driven by hope and a strong sense of curiosity,  Dr. Kandi Wiens built a successful career as a management consultant.  Unaware of her own personal burnout, Kandi got a jarring wake up call with a health scare that changed the trajectory of her life and career.  Kandi is director of the University of Pennsylvania's Master in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program. A sought after international speaker, she is co-founder and Chief Research Officer of Big Sky Leadership Labs, where she leads and conducts evidence based research on executive performance, emotional intelligence, and burnout and resilience. Her work has been prominently featured in Harvard Business Review and several Harvard Business Review press books.  A senior fellow at Penn, Kandi teaches various graduate level and executive format courses. She's designed and delivered over 2000 leadership development programs focused on helping leaders build and leverage their emotional and social intelligence t

Following the example set by her mother, Felecia Foster has always dedicated time to community service.  Pivoting from her 14 year career in finance to a career in community outreach, Felecia was inspired to  dedicate herself, with fierce intention, to the success of women in her community.  Felecia is CEO and founder of the Community Inspired Alliance for Women, a non profit organization that champions the aspirations and potential of women of all ages, races, denominations, and economic levels.  The Inspire Her girls program is one pillar of this organization and it focuses on bringing education and support to young girls to help them navigate school, relationships, personal safety, social media, and long term lifestyle and career goals.  Felecia was recently named a Black Future Maker by AT& T's Dream in Black program.    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  1:32 Felecia’s personal story 5:47 Creation, mission and management of Community Inspired Alliance for Women  12:20 Felecia’s role models and what

A natural born leader, Michelle Redfern recognized and embraced her resourceful, curious, adventurous spirit early in life. Combining this spirit with her high appetite for risk Michelle is fearless in the pursuit of what sets her soul on fire, which is closing the global leadership gap in business and sports. Michelle owns Advancing Women in Business and Sport, an enterprise providing consulting and advisory services on workplace gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Lead to Soar, a multi platform resource for ambitious women leaders. She's the producer and host of the Advancing Women in Sport podcast and is the author of The Leadership Compass, The Ultimate Guide for Women Leaders to Reach Their Full Potential.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:  1:28 Michelle’s personal story 5:09 Embracing her role as a leader and rude awakenings entering the workplace 12:03 Similarities in the corporate world and sports world for women 17:21 Michelle’s education journey, imposter syndrome and ch

As a senior leader in a fortune 500 company, it took Teresa Vozza 3 different episodes of being wheeled out of a meeting to realize something was wrong. Diagnosed with burnout, these life changing events led her to her mission to address the source of her own trauma and also to help others deal with their burnout. Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in many top 2% podcasts such as Wickedly Smart Women and Leaders of Transformation, along with leading magazines like Fast Company, Collective World and Women of Influence.     What You Will Hear in This Episode:    1:40 Tereza’s story 8:38 Changing internal and self limiting beliefs 13:02 Identifying burnout, signs and characteristics in women and men 21:09 Tools and practices to recognize and address symptoms of