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Breaking Barriers in Logistics and Leadership with Dianna Fioravanti-Ashikwe - Ep.339

Release Date: 08/27/2025

How One Woman Scaled a Global Movement with Kate Grant - Ep.351

Wickedly Smart Women

“I had my ladder on the wrong wall. I was putting all my energy into getting people to want McDonald's instead of Burger King. Who cares, really?” In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Kate Grant, CEO Emeritus of the Fistula Foundation and author of No Woman Left Behind. Kate explains what obstetric fistula is and how a relatively low-cost surgery can restore a woman’s health. She shares the practical steps she took to move from advertising into nonprofit leadership and why investing in your own retooling can be the most powerful career move. If...

Premium Fuel for Midlife with Heather Awad, MD - Ep.350

Wickedly Smart Women

At 50, I thought my body was broken. I knew everything about nutrition, but nothing was working anymore. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Heather Awad, MD, a family doctor and certified coach, helps professional women in perimenopause and menopause lose weight without counting or deprivation. Learn why kindness precedes confidence, how insulin resistance shifts at midlife, and why moving from grazing to real meals restores energy, focus, and leadership clarity. Professional photos can be retaken. But kindness and confidence can start today. ...

Money Made Simple with Estelle Gibson - Ep.349

Wickedly Smart Women

Ready to leave corporate and build a business that actually funds your life. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Estelle Gibson, CPA and TED speaker. Estelle shows you how to create a simple profit plan, price with confidence, and move through the money life cycle with intention. From childhood money scripts to corporate exits to packaging your offers, Estelle shares a calm and practical path that turns wisdom into wealth and replaces hustle with clarity. What You Will Learn: The critical distinction between being a launcher versus a leaper when it comes...

Don’t Take Burnout to Your Business with Jasmin Dennis - Ep.348

Wickedly Smart Women

Feeling wired, tired, and secretly dreading Mondays? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Jasmin Dennis, health and wellness leadership coach. Jasmin breaks down her Burnout Pie Framework so you can recognize early signals, prevent a crash, and lead with resilience. Whether you're considering leaving corporate or staying and thriving, this episode gives you the tools to assess where you are and what to do next. What You Will Learn: The critical distinction between burnout as an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical disease. The dangerous...

Playbook for Brave Women Leaders with Amy Cosper - Ep.347

Wickedly Smart Women

When was the last time you asked clearly for what you are worth. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amy Cosper, storyteller and brand builder to talk about risk, money, and the power women unlock when they find their voice. Hear why acting like Silicon Valley dulls your authenticity, how stories shape culture, why we cannot outsource them to AI, and the simple courage move that flips fear into forward motion. Smart, practical, and heart forward. What You Will Learn: Why many women are trained to avoid risk and how regular practice with small asks...

Symptoms as Soul Signals with Dr. Kelly McCann - Ep.346

Wickedly Smart Women

What if your fatigue, insomnia, or autoimmune flare wasn't a problem to suppress, but a message pointing you back to your purpose? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dr. Kelly McCann, the only physician worldwide board certified across internal medicine, pediatrics, integrative and functional medicine, and medical acupuncture, plus she holds a master's in spiritual psychology. Dr. Kelly McCann shares a radically different approach to chronic illness. That unique combination allows her to see what most doctors miss: your symptoms aren't just physical...

Building Real Community as a Disability Advocate and Creator with Lolita Milena - Ep.345

Wickedly Smart Women

What happens when the worst moment of your childhood becomes the catalyst for a lifetime of creative power, advocacy, and audacious dreams? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Lolita Milena, a paraplegic actress, author, and digital creator whose journey from Siberia to the stages of America is nothing short of extraordinary. In this deeply honest conversation, Lolita opens up about transmuting trauma into purpose through dark humor, sisterhood, and relentless creativity. We dive into the hard truths about the U.S. foster care system, what actually keeps...

Systems, Capital & Confidence for Women Entrepreneurs with Amanda Taylor - Ep.344

Wickedly Smart Women

What if the fastest way to real freedom isn’t working harder in your business but making your money work twice? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amanda Taylor, investor and business growth strategist to share how women can move from survival mode to lasting wealth with unapologetic ownership, simple systems that scale, and values-aligned investing. If you’ve ever wondered when to stop plowing every dollar back into the company and start building real wealth, this episode is your roadmap. What You Will Learn: How childhood money stories shape...

Designing a Powerful Body & Purposeful Life After 60 with Allison McCune Davis - Ep.343

Wickedly Smart Women

What if “turning 60” was actually the beginning? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Allison McCune Davis, author and traditional neuropath, to demystify thriving after 60. Allison shares the health wake-ups that redirected her career, the mindset shift that came with a midlife challenge, and the planning discipline that turned a three-year manuscript into a movement. You’ll learn the simple daily anchors that rebuild energy, how to identify and replace hormone disruptors at home, and a 60-day path to clarity, connection, and purpose. What You...

How to Conquer Fear and Thrive with Amy Koford - Ep.342

Wickedly Smart Women

Are you letting fear run your life? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amy Koford, Clinical hypnotist and bestselling author. Amy shares her own journey from corporate HR and full-time motherhood to becoming a sought-after hypnotist, author, and speaker who helps people release deep emotional blocks, heal past traumas, and finally feel free. If you’ve been craving change but fear keeps holding you back, this episode will show you how to rise, fearlessly and optimally. What You Will Learn: How hypnosis works with the subconscious to access buried...

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What does it take to achieve gender parity at the executive level in one of the world’s most male-dominated industries? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dianna Fioravanti-Ashikwe, the first female president of Kuehne + Nagel Canada, to explore her journey of resilience, authenticity, and transformational leadership.

From navigating male-dominated boardrooms to cultivating psychological safety and optimism in the workplace, Dianna shares how women can “flip the switch” and embrace their full potential while leading others to do the same.

What You Will Learn:

How early experiences shaped a passion for equity and inclusion.

The challenges and opportunities of navigating male-dominated industries.

Why authenticity is key to sustainable leadership success.

How to reframe fear and failure as opportunities for growth.

The meaning of “flip the switch” and how it transforms mindset and culture.

Strategies for building psychological safety and resilience in organizations.

The importance of empowering trust, persistence, and authenticity when making career shifts.

Why women should apply for opportunities even when they don’t check every box.

The role of optimism and growth mindset in leadership and team building.

Why aligning values with your organization is essential for legacy and impact.

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