Leading With Confidence: How Grit, Resilience, Authenticity & Mindset Transform Teams and Leaders with Ann Hunter
The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business
Release Date: 09/02/2026
The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business
What if being busy isn’t proof that you’re successful? In this episode of The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business Podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer “JJ” Jank, Chief Brain Hacker and Productivity Injection, a productivity consultant who helps entrepreneurs, especially women, reclaim their time, energy, and attention so they can build a business they love and have a life they love. JJ brings a fascinating perspective to productivity, drawing from her background as a financial planner and CFP professional, her exploration of behavioral finance, and her ongoing research into the...
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What happens when success, confidence, beauty, and an insanely busy life all collide? In this episode of The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business Podcast, we’re joined by Christina Flach, celebrated celebrity makeup artist, beauty expert, entrepreneur, media personality, and host of I’m Too Busy! With more than 25 years in the beauty and fashion industry, Christina has worked with celebrities, professional athletes, CEOs, and editorial teams around the world. Her signature fresh, glowing approach has earned her recognition in Forbes, Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Modern Luxury, and Women’s...
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What if the problem isn’t that you lack expertise, but that you’re not communicating your expertise with the confidence it deserves? In this powerful episode of The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Busiess Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Aleksandra Plazinić, Executive Communications Coach, professional public speaker, international university lecturer, and expert in helping women overcome imposter syndrome and strengthen their executive presence. With a PhD in Strategic Management and experience working with the United Nations, European Commission, and leading business schools across...
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What if the biggest thing holding you back in business isn’t your strategy, your offer, or your marketing? What if it’s the story you’re still telling yourself about who you are? In this powerful conversation, Jessica Graham, a , explores the intersection of personal growth, identity, and entrepreneurship. Jessica helps women recognize the stories they’ve created from their lived experiences and, more importantly, identify the narratives that are keeping them anchored to identities they may have already outgrown. Through her Beyond The Story Method and signature program, Rewritten,...
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What happens when you stop saying, “Someone should make this,” and decide to become the someone? In this episode, we’re talking with , founder of Luvons, the stylish, machine-washable slipper brand she launched at 55 after nearly three decades in management consulting and consumer finance marketing. Luvons was born from a simple frustration: Ifen wanted a shoe-free home while her children were young, but she couldn't find slippers that were comfortable, stylish, washable, and worthy of wearing when guests arrived. Instead of settling for frumpy or disposable footwear, she eventually...
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What if the problem isn’t your business strategy but the energy you have available to execute it? In this episode, we’re talking with , founder of Phoenix Functional Health, about the often-overlooked connection between women’s health and business performance. With nearly two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry, Jessica takes a functional approach to the body, looking at how the systems work together rather than treating symptoms in isolation. She helps female founders understand what their health data is actually telling them and turn that information into clear,...
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What if the part of your life that feels like everything is falling apart is actually the beginning of everything coming together? In this powerful conversation, Australian entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and unapologetic champion for women, , shares what it really means to reinvent yourself when life doesn’t look the way you expected. From Legal Secretary to Virtual Assistant industry pioneer, Ingrid founded her own home-based administration business in 2008 before launching VA Institute in 2017, helping thousands of women build flexible, meaningful businesses from home. But her most...
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What if the purpose you’ve been searching for isn’t something you have to create, but something you’re already carrying within you? In this powerful conversation, , Soul Purpose Coach and Akashic Records Reader, explores what it means to uncover the unique purpose, intentions, and divine gifts that live within each of us. Kay believes deeply that every woman has a purpose, but discovering it is only part of the journey. The bigger challenge can be getting past the subconscious blocks, limiting beliefs, fear, and mental resistance that keep us from taking inspired action. Drawing from her...
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What if the problem isn't that you're not working hard enough? What if you've been trying to build your business using a model that was never designed for how women actually operate? In this episode, we’re talking about , a community created for high-achieving women entrepreneurs who are ready to step outside the traditional hustle-and-grind approach to business. CreatHER Rebels brings women together to talk about the things that actually matter when you're building a business and a life: business growth, marketing, money, technology, collaboration, self-care, energy, leadership, and the...
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What does it really take to become a confident, effective leader? In this powerful conversation with , we explore the connection between leadership development, mindset, resilience, authenticity, confidence, and high-performing teams. Ann shares why great leadership isn't simply about having the right title or knowing what to do. It's about developing the inner qualities that allow leaders to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, build trust, and create stronger, more productive teams. Ann's Zones of Genius... ✨ Why mindset can make or break your leadership effectiveness ✨ How grit...
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In this powerful conversation with Ann Hunter of Designing Grace, we explore the connection between leadership development, mindset, resilience, authenticity, confidence, and high-performing teams.
Ann shares why great leadership isn't simply about having the right title or knowing what to do. It's about developing the inner qualities that allow leaders to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, build trust, and create stronger, more productive teams.
Ann's Zones of Genius...
✨ Why mindset can make or break your leadership effectiveness
✨ How grit and resilience help leaders navigate setbacks and uncertainty
✨ Why authenticity is essential for building trust and stronger workplace relationships
✨ How confident leaders create more cohesive and productive teams
✨ The hidden cost of work getting "stuck" inside an organization
✨ Why understanding how people naturally work can improve collaboration and performance
✨ How leadership development can create meaningful change beyond the workplace
Drawing on her work in corporate training, leadership development, personal growth, and team development, Ann brings a practical perspective to what it means to lead with confidence and create workplaces where people can do their best work.
If you're a business owner, executive, manager, entrepreneur, or emerging leader who wants to strengthen your leadership skills and build a more effective team, this conversation is packed with insights you can put into action.
Become the kind of leader people want to follow.
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