Rewriting the Rules of Management with Joanne Merrick - Ep.330
Wickedly Smart Women
What if the promotion you've been chasing isn’t actually the right move? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Joanne Merrick, founder of The Leadership Recipe and author to explore the deeper layers of leadership, self-liberation, and what it really means to be a manager in today's world. Whether you’re considering stepping into management or you're already there and wondering if it’s aligned, this conversation will give you the clarity, courage, and actionable insight to define success on your own terms. What You Will Learn: Why stepping into...
info_outline
Transforming Trauma Into Triumph with Carrie KC West - Ep.329
Wickedly Smart Women
Have you ever felt like you were just a supporting character in your own life story? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes life story coach and author Carrie KC West, who reveals how rewriting our personal narrative can transform deep-rooted trauma into purpose, power, and peace. Carrie shares her journey from a rocky start in childhood to rising in the corporate world and ultimately finding freedom and fulfillment through storytelling. If you’re stuck in an old story or ready to leave a life that no longer fits, Carrie’s wisdom will light the path...
info_outline
From Corporate Layoff to Podcast Success with Tracy Beavers - Ep.328
Wickedly Smart Women
What if the very technology that pushed you out of your job became the vehicle for your success? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Tracy Beavers, a seasoned business and sales coach, who turned corporate downsizing into divine redirection. Tracy reveals how her career journey, from climbing roofs as an insurance adjuster to launching a top-ranked podcast, taught her to trust her gut, listen to divine nudges, and finally bet on herself. With raw honesty and a whole lot of grit, Tracy shares how she went from being laid off and divorced to building...
info_outline
Building a Better Future for Malawi’s Children with Alaina Baker - Ep.327
Wickedly Smart Women
Have you ever felt a quiet pull inside, a persistent tug toward something bigger than yourself? Something that keeps showing up, even when you try to take the “safe” path? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Alaina Baker, Executive Director of Uplift Malawi, to explore what happens when you finally answer that calling. From a Midwest childhood to leading a global nonprofit, Alaina shares how a career in corporate marketing couldn’t silence the voice inside telling her to make a deeper impact. What began as a side passion became her life’s mission,...
info_outline
Redefining Success on Your Own Terms with Luisa Molano - Ep.326
Wickedly Smart Women
What happens when you realize you've climbed to the top of the wrong mountain? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Luisa Molano, executive coach and global community founder, to unpack the journey from burnout to alignment. Luisa shares what it was like to rise through the ranks of Fortune 500 companies only to find herself emotionally exhausted, misaligned and handed a seven-page performance improvement plan (PIP) after years of over-delivering. This conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt the Sunday Scaries, every leader who’s questioned the...
info_outline
Reclaiming Confidence Through Movement and Healing with Amy Schadt - Ep.325
Wickedly Smart Women
What if your body held the key to the confidence, clarity, and creative power you've been chasing in your mind? In a culture that rewards logic, productivity, and stillness, so many women have been shamed into silence, not just verbally, but physically. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Amy Schadt, certified life coach and embodiment expert, to explore what it means to reclaim movement. Amy shares her journey from being a shy, voiceless child to a dynamic force for healing through her Radical Embodiment Method. From her early years as a dancer to the...
info_outline
Healing the Inner Child for True Transformation with Anat Peri - Ep.324
Wickedly Smart Women
How many times have you convinced yourself you were healing—reading the books, attending the workshops, repeating affirmations—only to find yourself stuck in the same cycles? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Anat Peri, inner child expert. Anat dismantles the illusion of surface-level self-development and invites us into a deeper, more embodied path to transformation. Anat’s story is a masterclass in surrender, resilience, and leadership. She pulls back the curtain on why mindset alone isn’t enough and how emotional resiliency is the true...
info_outline
Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go with Betsy Pepine - Ep.323
Wickedly Smart Women
Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go with Betsy Pepine - Ep.322 What if the very life upheaval you feared most was actually the launchpad to your greatest success? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Betsy Pepine, bestselling author and real estate mogul. Betsy. shares her deeply personal journey from unexpected divorce and job loss to building one of Florida’s fastest-growing private companies. But this isn’t just a story about bouncing back it's about breaking the boxes society builds for us, both personally and professionally. Through candid...
info_outline
Navigating Burnout, Pivoting with Purpose & Getting Paid What You're Worth with Dana Cox - Ep.322
Wickedly Smart Women
Could your deepest challenges hold the key to unlocking your ultimate purpose and securing the recognition you deserve? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Dana Cox, who has been bringing pieces together and providing level-headed, calm solutions her entire life. Imagine transforming unexpected career shifts into powerful springboards, leveraging decades of hard-won experience not just for personal growth, but to command your true market value and help others rise. This isn't just about overcoming obstacles; it's about redefining success on your...
info_outline
Alchemizing Pain and Finding Your Inner Power with Kerri Hummingbird - Ep.321
Wickedly Smart Women
Alchemizing Pain and Finding Your Inner Power with Kerri Hummingbird - Ep.321 What if the life challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed and broken aren't obstacles to be overcome, but potent medicine designed to unlock your deepest wisdom and power? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Kerri Hummingbird, a medicine woman, mother, mentor, founder of Inner Medicine training, and bestselling author. The conversation reveals how embracing the uncomfortable truths, feeling the pain rather than bypassing it, and doing the necessary 'shadow work'...
info_outlineAre you a wickedly smart woman feeling the pull to break free from the confines of the corporate world, yearning for a career that offers both financial success and the precious gift of time? Imagine transforming your valuable corporate experience into a thriving freelance business that not only replaces your previous income but potentially surpasses it while reclaiming your schedule and living life on your own terms. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Kiri Mohan, an expert who empowers women freelancers to move beyond mere survival to truly flourish. Kiri shares her own inspiring journey, from a surprising first corporate job at 15 to navigating the low-paying world of broadcast meteorology before ultimately discovering the power and flexibility of freelancing. She opens up about the pivotal moments of trusting her intuition, making the courageous leap from a stable corporate position, and the organic evolution into coaching other women to achieve the same freedom and financial security.
Discover actionable steps to identify your unique value, confidently price your services, and build a sustainable freelance business that aligns with your expertise and desires.
Prepare to be inspired and equipped with immediately implementable strategies to design a life and career where you are in control, making an impact, and getting paid what you truly deserve.
What You Will Learn:
The significance of listening to and trusting your intuition in making crucial career decisions and navigating challenging situations.
Practical insights into the process of transitioning from corporate employment to freelancing, including the internal experiences and external factors that might signal it's time for a change.
Strategies for building a bridge while transitioning, such as working part-time in freelancing while still employed full-time.
The importance of understanding your financial situation and carefully planning the financial aspects of leaving corporate to pursue freelancing.
That the move from successful freelancing to coaching other freelancers often happens organically as people seek guidance based on your demonstrated success.
The importance of shifting your money mindset when moving from corporate to freelancing and recognizing the value of your existing experience to command higher rates.
Effective strategies for articulating your value to clients beyond just listing skills or tracking hours.
The potential for earning significantly more as a freelancer by charging based on value and experience rather than underpricing services.
The value of investing in coaching and the importance of finding a coach whose approach aligns with your needs and learning style.
Resources:
Kiri Mohan: Dependable VA
Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell
Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram
Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community
Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic
Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell
Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343
Email [email protected]