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Explore Your Darkness to Achieve Big Growth—with Kymberlie Dimoz - EP24

Release Date: 02/05/2020

Build Better Relationships with Unshakable Boundaries—with Stephanie Jordan- EP269

Wickedly Smart Women

Do you have trouble setting boundaries? likens boundaries to building a backyard fence around your heart. And you get to choose who has access and at what level. So, how do you establish healthy boundaries and communicate them to the people in your life? Stephanie is a teacher, speaker and author of and . She has run her own cosmetology business for 24 years and added writing to her repertoire in 2020. Stephanie loves Jesus and intends to spend her life sharing His message in an unconventional way. Her artistic, rock-and-roll style influences her outlook on life and living it to the...

Stepping Into Your WILD—with Dr. Jenny Nuccio- EP268

Wickedly Smart Women

What is your WILD? Are you honoring it? It can be challenging to get out of the boxes the world puts us in, but what if we could? What if we pushed into our WILD and started radiating everything we are meant to be? is Founder and CEO of Imani Collective, an organization that combines the dual power of a social enterprise with a nonprofit to break the cycle of generational poverty in Kenya. Imani Collective began as a small sewing training program but has evolved to empower hundreds of artisans through dignified work, opportunity and community. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr....

Speaking What You Want Into Reality—with Yun Rhee- EP267

Wickedly Smart Women

Most of us understand the concept of speaking what we want into reality. But if we don’t take the next steps of believing that it’s possible for us, knowing we deserve it, and embodying our power as conscious creators, the law of attraction simply won’t work. So, how do we embrace the idea that our dreams are within reach and take action to make them a reality? Yun Rhee is the creator of , a coaching practice dedicated to unlocking the potential in others and helping people attain unparalleled levels of success, wealth and personal fulfillment. With a rich background in real estate...

Grief Education for the Workplace—with Suzanne Jabour- EP266

Wickedly Smart Women

When Suzanne Jabour’s 22-year-old son lost his battle with depression, she became a student of grief. She wanted to understand the process well enough to grieve healthfully herself and support others who were grieving Ben’s loss as well. Suzanne eventually became a certified Grief Educator and Transformational Coach, leveraging her decades of experience as a trainer to normalize grief as a healthy response to losses big and small. She also built , a platform that serves organizations and businesses, helping them build the skills and protocols to support people who are grieving at work. On...

The Blueprint for a Happy, Healthy Relationship—with Christina Morelli- EP265

Wickedly Smart Women

According to the , there is a strong correlation between healthy relationships and happiness. But what if your current relationships aren’t making you happy? How do you know when a relationship can be repaired and when to walk away? Christina Morelli is the Relationship Communication Coach behind , a practice that helps individuals and people in partnerships to create healthy, rewarding, fulfilling relationships. Christina’s practice focuses on fostering self-awareness and providing relationship education to increase relational and emotional intelligence, overall happiness and...

Why Surrender Is a Superpower for High Achievers—with Jenn Drummond- EP264

Wickedly Smart Women

Wicked-smart women tend to be high achievers. But are you achieving out of fear? Or are you making intentional choices about what you want to accomplish and savoring the experience? Jenn Drummond was a top performer driven by fear, until a near-death experience taught her that she could surrender—and still achieve at a high level. She soon became a World Record holder for ‘climbing the seven second summits’ and shared her story in . Today, Jenn spends her time inspiring entrepreneurs to live a life of significance through her podcast, programs and signature talks. On this...

Creating Safe Schools with Trauma-Sensitive Practices—with Dr. Anne Katona Linn- EP263

Wickedly Smart Women

Teachers get minimal training on behavior management before they’re thrown into the field. And few understand how trauma might affect their students’ emotional health. So, how can we help schools identify the kiddos that need support? How can we foster an environment where students and staff feel safe? Dr. Anne Katona Linn is the Educational Coach behind , a firm that supports schools in creating a safe, supportive and successful environment. Dr. Anne is committed to addressing the mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges schools face and helping teachers build trauma-sensitive,...

The Transformational Power in Rites of Passage—with Paula Conroy- EP262

Wickedly Smart Women

Most of us transition from one stage of life to the next without any kind of ceremony or initiation. But Paula Conroy argues that without rites of passage, we lose the potential for transformation and deep healing that can come with these important milestones. So, what can we do to make healthy rites of passage mainstream again? And what are the consequences of remaining uninitiated? Paula Conroy is the Transformational Rites of Passage Facilitator behind , a platform that supports women in moving into our full feminine maturity, strength and power. Paula spent 15 years in senior...

Jumpstart Your Career in Film & Television—with Jennifer Carriere- EP261

Wickedly Smart Women

Does a career in film and television seem out of reach? If you’ve dreamed of becoming a screenwriter, director, or maybe even an actor, serving as a script supervisor may be your shortcut to the inner circle. But what is a script supervisor? And where can you go to train for the role? Jennifer Carriere is the creator of , a platform that helps people earn a six-figure salary and hobnob with Hollywood’s elite by teaching them the trade of script supervising. Jennifer caught the bug for film and television in New Orleans in 2008. She left a successful career in civil engineering and has gone...

Leadership Strategies for Building Influence—with Helen Dayen- EP260

Wickedly Smart Women

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or corporate executive, you need to influence the people around you. But how do you get buy-in from investors, the board, your colleagues or the team you’re leading? Especially when those people have different learning styles and personalities? Helen Dayen is the Wall Street veteran turned executive coach behind the , a leadership development company that helps ambitious professionals become power players. Twice named Top Coach in New York, Helen has two decades of experience in high-stakes environments, and she is dedicated to helping clients drive revenue...

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Going through a dark time can leave us distrusting our decisions and even questioning our worth. But if we can get curious about our challenges, they afford us a big opportunity for growth. After all, the fastest path out of the muck is through it. So, how can we learn to explore our darkness and grow into a new story?

Kymberlie Dimoz is the Founder and CEO of Lightning Rod Agency, and all-female consulting agency that helps fem-trepreneurs grow to their maximum potential. She leads a team of brilliant women in designing customized done-for-you marketing services, including copywriting, web design, branding and strategy development. Kym is on a mission to amplify her clients’ brilliance and help them hit their bold, audacious goals by way of tailor-made systems.

On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kym joins Emerald to explain how being single and pregnant at 19 inspired her current work and why she believes that the greatest growth comes from exploring our darkness. She offers advice on navigating challenging times as a leader by knowing who you are and what you need AND embracing the humanness of your team. Listen in for Kym’s insight around the energy and momentum that come from asking for help and learn how to identify when you’re entering a new phase of growth.