A Big Problem With Society… (Ep. 130)
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Release Date: 03/31/2025
How To Suck As A Leader With Special Guest Travis Dalrymple (Ep. 144)
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Travis Dalrymple is a leadership advisor, business strategist, and the guy people call when their team is a mess and they’re too embarrassed to admit it. After nearly two decades leading teams and mentoring entrepreneurs, he wrote How To Suck As A Leader, the brutally honest (and occasionally hilarious), guide he wishes someone handed him when he first got promoted. Travis doesn’t do fluff. His work skips the corporate jargon and dives straight into the real stuff leaders deal with: imposter syndrome, bad communication, team drama, and burnout. Whether through his book, workshops,...
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Boudoir, Business, & Empowerment With Special Guest Liz Hansen of Chicago Boudoir Photography Studio (Ep. 143)
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Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two teenage daughters. In this episode, we discuss the boudoir photography industry, shame around sexuality,...
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Come to Costa Rica With Me! (Ep. 142)
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Trip Update: After recording this episode, early bird pricing sold out in 18 minutes…🤯 Therefore regular pricing is available at $2,699 and as of 6/21/25 we have 10 spots left! I can't wait to share this episode with you (and the interest and turnout has blown my mind). I am taking a select group of women to Costa Rica with me in 2026 and, if you feel called by what I'm about to share, I would love to see you there! In this episode, I'm going to explain how this all came about, all the details, the questions you probably have about it, and more! Time Stamps: (2:20)...
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The Women’s Hormone & Gut Connection w/ Functional Health Coach, Kelly Lewis, RN, CPT (Ep. 141)
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Kelly Lewis is a Registered Nurse turned Functional Health Coach after she spent nearly a decade with some of our nation's sickest patients. She knew there had to be more that we weren't being told surrounding optimizing our health. So she pivoted both her education and career in order to have better reach to women who still have a fighting chance to take back control of their health. In this episode, we discuss Kelly's background, the difference between conventional and functional medicine, gut health and hormone balance essentials, and much more! Time Stamps: (0:32) My...
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EMTALA Protections Have Been Rescinded: What You Need To Know (Ep. 140)
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There are some weeks where I love what we are talking about and then there are weeks like this where it pisses me the fuck off. You deserve to know what's going on and a well researched perspective on the topic so in today's episode, we'll be unpacking how and why the EMTALA protections were rescinded. I'll explain who this affects, key points to remember, and advice on family planning I am implementing as well. Time Stamps: (0:20) Have To Make This Episode This Week (1:14) What Happened on June 3rd (6:08) Who This Affects (10:24) Why Would They Do This (13:30) Key Points To...
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Never Make This Mistake While Using Venmo or PayPal (Ep. 139)
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If you are letting your money sit in your Venmo or PayPal account, there is very little upside and a lot of downside to doing this. That money is not fully protected from fraud of bankruptcy from the holder, that money could get frozen for no apparent reason, and it's not accruing any interest. Listen in as I explain why you should move that money to your bank account TODAY. Time Stamps: (0:20) Issues with Venmo and Cashapp (2:35) #1: Lack of Full FDIC Protection (4:47) #2: Freeze or Account Holds (7:46) #3: No Interest or Growth (8:40) #4: Weaker Fraud Protection (11:00) #5:...
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Faith & Feminism With Special Guest, Shaylyn Ford (Not Your Average Pastor’s Wife) (Ep. 138)
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Shaylyn Ford is a professional makeup artist who has worked in every setting from movie stars to Make A Wish projects. Her love for helping others feel beautiful and valued extends to every part of her life; she also serves as a liaison with the Tim Tebow Foundation and One Church to bring services to special needs individuals and their families in Ohio. As a mother of three and “autism mama” of two, she understands the critical need of these families firsthand. She competed at Mrs America in 2014 and placed Top 15 pregnant. After years spent on personal growth, she decided it was...
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If You Can’t Sell People You Can’t Help People (Ep. 137)
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Sales gets a dirty scammy rep but the truth is, if you can’t sell people you can’t help people. Charging people is not immoral, it's required for their success. If you have a good product or service, you have an obligation to be good at sales. I’ve closed over 2.3 million in sales and only had $7,000 in refunds which is .3% of total sales. Unheard of in my industry. “If your product or service is good enough it sells itself” is such a lazy approach to business. When it comes to most clietentel, they have limiting beliefs around spending money on themselves, mom's and women...
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Why All Women Should Be Using Diem With Special Guest, the CEO & Co-Founder Emma Bates (Ep. 136)
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Emma Bates is the CEO and co-founder of Diem. Diem is creating a new front door to the internet––starting with their social search engine that draws inspiration from how women search the internet. Emma is on a mission to showcase how inclusive internet platforms, like Diem, bridge the gender information gap and pave the way for a "new internet" that nurtures real connections through innovative technology. Prior to Diem, Emma led Partnerships at the travel brand, Away, and was Head of Community at the global creator commerce company, Whalar. Her unique approach on marketing, partnerships...
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The Key To Successful Leadership In Work & Life (Ep. 135)
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Something recently happened inside my company that inspired this episode and reminded me the value of effective leadership especially in today's age. We had a payment issue for a client which could have derailed their entire experience with us but my team member not only took responsibility but took extreme ownership in owning the mistake and making it right quickly. This is a testament to hiring value first but also how I show up as a leader and what I instill in my employees. Listen in as I explain more of the story and share 6 ways to improve outcomes through feedback. Time Stamps:...
info_outline“A big part of the problem with society is that, instead of fixing our problems, everyone is trying to make enough money so that the problems won’t affect them.”
This quote was a gut punch to me and I had a realization about society that I wanted to talk about in this episode. While the notion of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps sounds good in theory, it simply isn't an option for some and where you start and your access to resources matter. Listen in as I explain my perspective on this issue.
Time Stamps:
(0:24) A Quote Gut Punched Me
(2:10) Growth and Changing Your Mind
(4:00) Resources Matter
(4:25) Healthcare/Childcare Cost Example
(7:50) Abortion Example
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