STEM in Stilettos – Empowering Female Founders to Dominate the Digital Market

Step into the world of "STEM in Stilettos," where the Female Founders don their stilettos and lead the way in conquering the ever-evolving landscape of innovation! Join us on an enlightening journey where female tech pioneers rewrite the rules, push boundaries, and redefine what it means to be a leader in the fast-paced tech landscape. From honing pitching skills to driving pioneering advancements, our trailblazing tech titanesses, coding queens and visionaries fearlessly navigate the digital frontier with elegance, determination, and a hint of sophistication. Unleash your fearless founder as we delve into the heart of innovation, , revealing secrets, strategies, and tales that empower and inspire. Whether you're a visionary founder, a tech aficionado, or a pioneering supporter, this is your domain to flourish, revolutionize, and shape the tech sphere in your unique way. Are you ready to embrace the challenge, shatter stereotypes, and lead the charge in shaping the future of tech?

The Delegation Cure: Why Doing Less Is the Key to Growing More 06/02/2025

The Delegation Cure: Why Doing Less Is the Key to Growing More Are you struggling to scale your business and feeling overwhelmed by operational chaos? Do you find yourself hesitant to bring in operational support, fearing the cost of delay? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join host Zofia Morales as she dives into a transformative conversation with Kristin Ginter, the Wizard of O.P.S. and founder of ATXponential, to uncover the unseen operational moves that can help female founders optimize and scale sustainably. From the real cost of doing it all yourself to the delegation traps that stall growth, Kristin shares practical frameworks, founder-tested advice, and bold truths that will empower you to lead sustainably and drive success in the fast-paced tech landscape. Tune in to learn how to go from overwhelmed to optimized with actionable strategies and mindset shifts that will set you on the path to sustainable growth and success. Key Takeaway: Listeners will gain insights on the importance of optimizing operations, delegating effectively, and embracing sustainable growth strategies to overcome operational bottlenecks and scale their businesses successfully. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Kristin Ginter is the Wizard of O.P.S.—a master of optimizing, prioritizing, and scaling operations for founders and fast-growing teams around the world. With over two decades of leadership experience spanning 90+ countries, she’s built a reputation for transforming operational chaos into clarity through sharp strategy, streamlined systems, and sustainable growth plans. As Co-Founder of ATXponential, Kristin offers fractional COO services for entrepreneurs scaling from 6 to 8 figures. Her proprietary O.P.S. Framework™ (Optimize, Prioritize, Scale) helps founders delegate with confidence, automate what drains them, and build businesses that don’t burn them out. She specializes in team infrastructure, strategic planning, systems implementation, and market expansion—especially for those eyeing the U.S. market. Kristin has led large-scale coaching teams, supported global SaaS launches, and helped companies like The ASK Method improve client retention by 30% through operational innovation. Known for her calm, strategic presence, she blends high-performance leadership with emotional intelligence, and always brings a little magic behind the curtain. Connect with Kristin Here: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: Instagram: Opt-in: --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiarenneamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/ /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/36713625

Breaking Barriers: Scaling Success & Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Andi Simon 05/12/2025

Breaking Barriers: Scaling Success & Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Andi Simon Are you a female founder grappling with the challenges of scaling your business, staying true to your mission, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with the remarkable Dr. Andi Simon, founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, to explore her inspiring odyssey from corporate anthropology to successful entrepreneurship. Discover the pivotal strategies, the power of mentorship, and the vision for a future where women thrive as business leaders in a candid conversation filled with actionable insights and empowering advice. Dr. Andi Simon will share her experiences, triumphs, and insights on scaling businesses, giving back through the Simon Initiative in Entrepreneurship, championing women in entrepreneurship, and finding the delicate balance between purpose and profit. Don't miss this episode as Andi imparts valuable wisdom on overcoming barriers, the role of networks and mentorship, and painting a future where women entrepreneurs flourish. Key Takeaway: Through Dr. Andi Simon's journey, listeners will glean inspiration, practical tips, and a renewed sense of empowerment to tackle their own entrepreneurial challenges with confidence and grace. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Andi Simon, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in corporate anthropology and the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC). For over two decades, she has used anthropological theory, methods, and tools to help organizations see their businesses through fresh eyes. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Andi has led over 500 workshops and engagements on Change Matters, Blue Ocean Strategy®, and culture change for organizations. Andi is the award-winning author of three books: On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights (Axiom Bronze Best Business Book, 2017) Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business (Amazon bestseller, Axiom Bronze Best Business Book, 2022) Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success (2023), co-authored with Edie Fraser and Robyn Freeman Spizman, celebrating and elevating women in business. Her podcast is On the Brink with Andi Simon. Connect with Andi Here: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: Instagram: Website: --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/36197890

Unlocking Success: Aligning With Your Authentic Self In Business 05/05/2025

Unlocking Success: Aligning With Your Authentic Self In Business Are you struggling to maintain a balance between personal fulfillment and career success? Do you seek empowerment and authenticity in navigating the challenges of the business world? Join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Toni Rebic, creator of TrueSelf Psychology, to delve into how aligning with your true self can unlock your full potential in business. Discover how aligning with your authentic self can enhance leadership, decision-making, and resilience, while effectively managing stress, imposter syndrome, and burnout. Tune in to learn the principles of TrueSelf Psychology that can transform your approach to achieving success in both your professional and personal life." In this episode, listeners will gain insights on how aligning with their authentic selves can empower them to thrive in a fast-paced business environment and embrace authenticity. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Toni Rebic, M.A., Alignment Psychologist, Clinical Director of the TrueSelf Center in Montreal, Qc., Canada, and Founder of TrueSelf Psychology - an Alignment and Conscious Awakening Program aimed at guiding individuals to living a more centered life. TrueSelf Psychology is a short-term alignment coaching program that helps clients recondition their unhealthy mind patterns, release lingering pain bodies, and develop new healthy mind patterns that align with their authentic self and aspiring goals. Having worked closely with thousands of individuals in private practice since 2005, and teaching her masterclasses on conscious living, TrueSelf Psychology has evolved over the years into a philosophy - a TrueSelf way of good living - that is available online for those who seek wellness through an alignment approach. Her most renowned Stand In Your Power Masterclass, has been a popular online course and is set to be launched again in June 2022. The advantages to living aligned are limitless. Individuals who have gone through the TrueSelf Psychology program and/or courses have expressed feeling transformed. The journey to transformation includes feeling clear-minded, relieved of past pains, more focused and centered on who you truly are - your TrueSelf. You gain a better understanding of the true meaning of self-care, feel empowered and confident in making healthier decisions, live a balanced life, are comfortable with self-expression, remain whole in the midst of challenges, attract experiences that match your continued growth, surround yourself with like-minded individuals, seek the greater good, and become an overall positive person to those around you while being a contributing member of society. As a leader in her field, Toni is regularly hired by corporations as an Emotional Wellness Facilitator, and was a weekly contributor of emotional wellness tips on Montreal’s radio The Beat 92.5, and a guest on CJAD 800. Toni is one of the authors in Brian Tracy’s Book Winning Strategies for Success: Succeeding in Business in Any Market, where she discusses the important role emotion plays in business and how to reach your goals with feel-good emotions. She is also currently working on her first solo book, Stand in Your Power, which teaches the purpose of your feelings, how they guide you to your authentic self, and how to reach your goals. The book is expected to be available by the end of this year. To inquire more information and join any of Toni’s TrueSelf Psychology classes, please visit www.trueself-psychology.com, or call our Head Office in Montreal at 514-933-2289. You can follow TrueSelf Psychology on all social media platforms. YouTube - Watch our newly launched TrueSelf Psychology Animation Series TrueSelf Psychology Video Values Facebook - Follow us on TrueSelf Psychology for video value learnings Join our TrueSelf Community every Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST for our Interactive Lives Instagram - Follow us @ #trueselfpsychology for TrueSelf Psychology teachings and good living tips We look forward to helping you live your TrueSelf life! LinkedIn - Opt-In - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/36101055

Breaking Barriers: The Role of Mentorship in Entrepreneurial Success 04/28/2025

Breaking Barriers: The Role of Mentorship in Entrepreneurial Success Are you struggling to find the right mentors to guide you in your entrepreneurial journey? Do you feel daunted by the challenges women face in the business world? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join host Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Veronica Riccio, the founder of Hedgwork. Veronica shares her insights on the power of mentorship, the realities of entrepreneurship, and building high-performing teams. Discover practical advice for women transitioning into entrepreneurship and unravel common myths about starting a business. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or aspiring founder, this discussion will leave you with actionable insights to empower your career and business! Key Takeaway: Gain valuable insights on mentorship, entrepreneurship challenges, and redefining career growth to drive real impact in your professional journey. Tune in to this enlightening episode of "STEM in Stilettos" to gain valuable insights on mentorship, career growth, and entrepreneurship challenges from the accomplished Veronica Riccio! --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Veronica Riccio is the founder of Hedgwork, an employee-first, AI-powered skills marketplace helping employees define their path and find internal development opportunities. Previously, Veronica created and scaled Expedia’s global mentoring program and career development solutions, doubling industry benchmarks in engagement and impact. Passionate about growth ownership, she helps businesses build high-performing, future-ready teams. Connect with Veronica here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicariccio/ --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiarenneamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/ /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/35855505

Resilience Redefined: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Conquer Stress in the Digital Age 04/21/2025

Resilience Redefined: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Conquer Stress in the Digital Age Do you struggle to balance your professional success with personal health and well-being, as a female tech founder? Join Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she delves into a transformative conversation with Françoise E. Netter, an expert in stress management, resiliency, and trauma. Together, they explore how women in tech can navigate the challenges of stress, trauma, and self-care in the business world. Discover practical strategies to integrate self-care, stress management, and resilience into your entrepreneurial journey for sustainable success and well-being. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Françoise E. Netter, M.A., is an author, educator, and conference presenter with over 40 years of experience as a leading innovator in Yoga, Dance Therapy, Creativity, Resiliency, Trauma, and Stress Management. She has taught at major universities and Fortune 500 companies, including Stanford, Apple, Oracle, and IBM, and has been featured in top publications like The New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle. Françoise’s book, Movement For The Mind: Dance That Awakens Inspiration, Wisdom, And Healing, helps individuals integrate creativity into their personal and professional lives. Her current focus on Resiliency and Trauma is featured in her upcoming book and Ted X talk. Connect with Françoise here: Facebook - Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Instagram - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34947155

The One Skill That has the Power to Change Everything 04/14/2025

The One Skill That has the Power to Change Everything Imagine being a female tech founder facing challenges in the male-dominated tech industry, struggling to find balance between work and personal life, battling imposter syndrome, and feeling isolated without a support system. You might be asking yourself: How can I navigate these tough challenges and empower myself to thrive as an entrepreneur? What strategies can help me overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome while striving for success? In this upcoming episode of "STEM in Stilettos," host Zofia Morales sits down with Vandana Puranik, an influential figure in the tech industry with extensive experience in shaking up businesses and decoding human insights. Vandana will share her unique success model and discuss how to empower female entrepreneurs to thrive in the tech world. Listeners can expect to take away actionable insights on creative problem-solving, decision-making, and building a supportive community to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship as a female tech founder. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: THINKFLUENCER. IDEA ARCHITECT. BRAND and BUSINESS BUILDER. Vandana Puranik has spent over 25 years shaking up industries, from multi-million multinationals to bold startups—with 100% success. Whether building businesses from scratch, rescuing ones in free fall, or catapulting others, she’s the strategist you want in your corner. Fueled by unrelenting curiosity and a global perspective, Vandana’s experiences across continents and cultures give her a unique edge in decoding human insights. She has a knack for distilling chaos into clarity, clarity into vision, and vision into groundbreaking reality. A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling co-author and international speaker—including TEDx— Vandana works with forward-thinking individuals to break through the impossible. Her unique success model empowers people to discover their own limitless path. She is the Founder of Active Ingredients Inc. and ThisIsWhatSheSaid.com Ready to transform the way we think? Connect with Françoise here: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/35750530

From Engineer to Marketer: A Female Founder's Journey 03/31/2025

From Engineer to Marketer: A Female Founder's Journey Are you a female founder struggling with funding and resources? What strategies can help you thrive in a male-dominated tech industry? How can STEM education and technical expertise empower your journey? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Rosie Pongracz, a C-suite executive and engineer turned marketer with a passion for STEM education and diversity in tech. Rosie shares her inspiring journey of building companies, launching products, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive success. She discusses how technical marketing plays a crucial role in helping both startups and established corporations navigate the digital market effectively. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Rosie’s experiences and discover actionable strategies female founders can use to break barriers, embrace innovation, and thrive in the tech industry. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Rosie Pongracz is an engineer by training and a full-stack technical marketer by practice. Over her 20+ years of experience, she has launched over 50 products across various industries, including startups and major corporations like IBM, Salesforce, Intel, and Carl Zeiss. Passionate about STEM education and diversity in tech, Rosie is also a board member of NumFOCUS, a non-profit supporting open-source scientific computing. Outside of work, Rosie is a certified pilot, underwater photographer, and sci-fi enthusiast. She holds a BS in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon. Connect with Rosie Pongracz Here: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Instagram - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/35148235

From Intuition to Influence: Redefining Women's Role in the Digital Market 03/24/2025

From Intuition to Influence: Redefining Women's Role in the Digital Market Do you ever feel like you need to check your feminine side at the door when you go into the office? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she chats with Whitney Walker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, about actually being a woman in male dominated industries. Discover how embracing your feminine side can empower you to lead boldly in the digital market, and why it's crucial for you as a woman to have a predominant place in business and tech sectors. Whitney will share her insights on the future of women in tech and how you can effectively affect change and move forward to the future you envision. Key Takeaway: Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of women's roles in tech and business, and how embracing feminine qualities can lead to empowerment and success in the digital market. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Whitney Walker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and spirituality. She also works as a recovery coach and spiritual guide. Whitney incorporates spiritual concepts into her work, including the return of the Divine Feminine to our world and moving from a place of fear to love; releasing self-destruction and rejection to embrace unconditional self-love and acceptance. These ideas form the concept of Women Waken, her business and vision for the future. Whitney is the creator of The Women Waken Podcast: A Holistic Guide to Wellness and Abundant Self-Love, along with an accompanying YouTube channel, which provides resources and guidance for those on a journey to self-empowerment and healing. Connect with Whitney Here: Instagram - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: YouTube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34839940

From Setbacks to Success: A Female Founder's Journey 03/17/2025

From Setbacks to Success: A Female Founder's Journey Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to get the angel funding you need for your prototype? Join Zofia Morales and Kady Romagnuolo as they discuss starting from the ground up - diving deep into the lack of female mentorship in tech and business, navigating setbacks during startup, finding funding partners and the importance of operational processes. Listeners will take away insights into building a business with transformative sales results that feel like magic. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Kady Romagnuolo is the Founder and Broker of Record at Blue Moon Realty Inc., a boutique real estate brokerage revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge marketing strategies rooted in the psychology of sales. With 16 years as a top-performing Broker in one of North America’s most competitive markets, Kady is a passionate advocate for mental health support for real estate professionals and a spiritual business coach, helping entrepreneurs align with their goals, break through limits, and boost their profits. Kady is a multiple best-selling and award-winning author, an international speaker on the world tour for Think and Grow Rich, and has pitched on the hit TV show Dragons' Den. As a certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner and Founder of Moonlogic®, her unique entrepreneurial approach combines brain science and the power of moon phases to deliver transformational sales results that feel like magic. Connect with Kady Here: Facebook - LinkedIn - Instagram - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34840065

Marketing Strategies for Tech Creators - From a Former $1B Tech Creator 03/10/2025

Marketing Strategies for Tech Creators - From a Former $1B Tech Creator Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of content marketing - whether it’s the tech or the interpersonal side? Are marketing strategies a mystery or do marketing strategies make you cringe? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Mary Williams to explore the marketing side of your business. Join them as they discuss the importance of considering the whole person in content workflows, and why marketing and tech make a powerful duo for entrepreneurs. Mary's insights on pre-production strategies and leveraging tech skills for marketing will empower you to embrace technology and marketing with confidence. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring insights to enhance your content marketing journey. Key Takeaway: Listeners will gain practical tips and empowering insights to help them overcome tech intimidation, improve their content workflows, and leverage tech skills for successful marketing strategies in the world of content creation. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Mary Williams is a catalyst for radical transformation and the founder of Sensible Woo, where intuition meets systems for magical business outcomes. A former digital archivist for a major animation studio, Mary now helps solopreneurs and small business owners with intuitive advising and pre-production strategies for podcasts, YouTube, and newsletters. Known for her sharp insights and playful personality, Mary has been creating online content since 2010, navigating the wild, weird world of entrepreneurship with wit, wisdom, and a little woo. Connect with Mary Here: LinkedIn - Instagram - Subscribe - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34899770

Unleashing Financial Freedom: The Path to Passive Income 03/03/2025

Unleashing Financial Freedom: The Path to Passive Income Are you struggling to achieve steady income an entrepreneur? Does it feel like financial freedom is a pipedream? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Penelope Jane Smith, the premier financial freedom mentor for women entrepreneurs. Join Zofia Morales and Penelope Jane Smith as they delve into the Financial Freedom Formula. Discover the two types of passive income, the keys to accelerating your journey to financial freedom, and simple steps you can take right now to secure your financial future. Gain valuable insights into creating passive income streams, understanding the importance of a clear financial vision, and accelerating your path to financial freedom. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Penelope Jane Smith is the premier financial freedom mentor for women entrepreneurs and the go-to expert for some of the biggest names in the conscious business industry. She is an acclaimed international speaker and certified trainer with over 20 years of teaching experience, the author of The Little Book of Prosperity, and the creator of Prosperity Coin, the world’s first cryptocurrency designed to support financial freedom for women entrepreneurs. Her unique magic is supporting women entrepreneurs to become financially free in five years or less with $10,000+ per month in passive income so they don’t have to depend on their business, a job, a partner, the government, or anyone else for money. Connect with Penelope Jane Smith Here: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Instagram - Free Gift - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/35147795

From Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Woman's Journey in Tech 02/24/2025

From Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Woman's Journey in Tech How can female tech founders thrive in a male-dominated industry? What strategies can empower women in tech to overcome challenges and achieve success in both business and life? Join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Haley Gray, an accomplished engineer, business strategist, and founder of In2itive Biz Solutions. In this episode, Haley shares her journey as a trailblazer in the tech industry, discussing the transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, the triumphs, and challenges of being a woman in STEM, and how she combines her engineering mindset with innovative marketing strategies to help businesses flourish. Gain practical insights into leadership, resilience, and having business as well as a thriving family life. Key Takeaway: Listeners will gain valuable insights on navigating the tech industry as a female founder, embracing leadership, and driving innovation to achieve success in the digital market. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Haley Lynn Gray, MBA, is an accomplished engineer, business, and marketing strategist known for her deep expertise in helping businesses thrive through data-driven marketing and operations integration. With a background in engineering and an MBA from Duke University, Haley brings a unique analytical and creative approach to business challenges. She is the founder and CEO of In2itive Biz Solutions LLC, a digital marketing agency dedicated to empowering small businesses and organizations to reach their full potential. Haley is passionate about delivering exceptional service, often going the extra mile to ensure her clients achieve real, measurable results. Her agency focuses on providing personalized marketing strategies tailored to each client’s needs, leveraging tools like automation, CRM systems, SEO, content marketing, and paid ads to build effective, scalable marketing funnels. Known for her unwavering commitment to ethics, she ensures her agency maintains the highest standards in the industry, never compromising on quality or integrity. Connect with Haley Here: Facebook - LinkedIn - Instagram - Free Book - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34839795

Breaking Free and Rising Up: Female Founders Embracing Authenticity 02/10/2025

Breaking Free and Rising Up: Female Founders Embracing Authenticity Are you tired of feeling like you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself in the male-dominated tech industry? Do you struggle to find a balance between growing your business and taking care of yourself? In this empowering episode of "STEM in Stilettos," host Zofia Morales sits down with Jane Novak, an energy expert, author, and women's self-realization coach, to delve into the power of embodying your true self as a woman. They explore breaking toxic ties, refusing to settle, and stepping into an empowered, high-value version of yourself. Get ready to discover the importance of authenticity and how it can be your new authority in this era of fakeness. Jane will share practical steps to help women start stepping into their highest potential today, in a conversation that promises to inspire and empower female founders navigating the challenges of the tech industry. Tune in to gain insights into reclaiming your energy, dissolving self defeating behavior, and reconnecting with your inner strength. Key Takeaway: Listeners will learn how to trust their intuition more, stop settling for less in relationships and life, and truly embody their feminine energy to step into their highest potential. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Jane is a published author, energy expert, and women’s ascension and self-realization coach. Her expertise in energy healing, emotional mastery, and boundary setting has helped thousands of women break free from toxic relationships, reconnect with their inner strength, and step into their true power. Jane empowers women to trust their intuition, embrace their feminine energy, and rise to their highest potential. She is passionate about guiding women through deep transformational work and helping them reclaim their confidence and authenticity. Connect with Jane Here: Facebook - Instagram - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/35103125

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Founders in Tech 02/03/2025

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Founders in Tech Are you a female founder in the tech industry feeling overwhelmed by the challenges you face? Do you struggle to navigate the male-dominated tech landscape and find your place in the industry? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Kerri Hummingbird, a Medicine Woman and Mentor, to delve into empowering strategies for female entrepreneurs to thrive in the tech world. Discover how to overcome systemic discrimination, unconscious bias, and break through the glass ceiling with confidence and resilience. Learn from Kerri's insights on unleashing your inner power and embracing authenticity to dominate the digital market like never before. Listeners will take away a wealth of knowledge on overcoming challenges and tapping into their untapped potential to thrive in the tech industry. You’ll walk away with powerful insights on how to lead with authenticity, create lasting impact, and use your unique strengths to shatter the mold. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. Prior to living her soul purpose she worked in Silicon Valley and Austin Texas as a high tech communications consultant specializing in programmer and developer documentation for distributed computing. Since her high-tech days she became an international bestselling author of several books including "Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity" (on the charts over 50 weeks), "Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound", “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l charts for over 279 weeks) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. Connect with Kerri Here: Facebook - LinkedIn - Instagram - Inner Medicine - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34839210

Passion, Purpose, and Strategy: Empowering Others Through Leadership 01/27/2025

Passion, Purpose, and Strategy: Empowering Others Through Leadership What challenges are you struggling with in the office? Are your emotions limiting your leadership? Can you change your emotional intelligence? In this episode, we’re joined by Karen Taylor and Karen Keynes, co-founders of Kx2 Management Group, who share their journeys of building impactful businesses and helping organizations thrive. Together, they discuss their innovative approaches to enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and community-driven financial strategies. Karen Taylor shares how her extensive experience in business strategy and finance, coupled with her background as a competitive athlete, shaped her resilience and leadership style. Meanwhile, Karen Keynes, a Chartered Accountant, reflects on the role of financial sustainability and advocacy for the aged care and health community in her career. Gain insights into driving digital innovation, building meaningful partnerships, and overcoming challenges faced by women in leadership. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about blending passion, purpose, and strategy to create lasting change. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bios: Karen Taylor (KT) Karen Taylor is a passionate business leader and co-founder of the SALT Directory and Kx2 Management Group. With a career spanning over three decades, Karen has excelled in business strategy, finance, and advocacy for community causes. Her work supports non-profits, startups, and charities. A finalist in prestigious awards like Women in Business Small Champions and winner of The Stevie Awards "Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Business." Karen is also a former competitive athlete who values resilience and emotional intelligence. Combining her strategic expertise with a drive for social impact, she empowers businesses and individuals to achieve their full potential while championing meaningful causes. Connect with Karen T: Facebook - LinkedIn - Website - Karen Keynes (KK) Karen Keynes is a Chartered Accountant and business partner and co-founder at Kx2 Management Group and the SALT Directory, where she combines her extensive experience in business finance with her passion for supporting companies. With a strong background in strategic planning and financial management, Karen helps organizations build sustainable financial strategies that support their missions. KK is an advocate for Parkinson’s disease awareness, driven by her personal connection to the cause. Her career is dedicated to improving financial structures for organizations, particularly those within the Aged Care and Health community, ensuring they can continue making a meaningful impact. Connect with Karen K: Facebook - LinkedIn - Website - --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34898890

Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering Female Founders with Latha Jay 01/13/2025

Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering Female Founders with Latha Jay Are you feeling stuck under a glass ceiling? Do you wonder why you're on the short end of the startup funding gap? In this empowering episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with the dynamic Latha Jay to delve into breaking barriers and shifting paradigms for female founders in the digital market. Join them as they explore how to know if your glass ceiling problem is actually a sticky floor and what you CAN control to pave the way for success in a male-dominated industry. You will walk away with valuable insights on navigating patriarchal structures, and embracing a mindset of empowerment to propel your entrepreneurial journey forward. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Latha Jay is a spiritual manifestation coach who blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom. She integrates what she has learned through life experiences working in various healing modalities to teach people to shift perceptions, manifest, and live happier lives. She is passionate about guiding clients through lifestyle and mindset modifications to transform their lives to a new experience of happiness, freedom, and love. When not working with clients, writing, spending time with her family, or building courses, Latha spends her days learning from others, farming, and persistently maintaining a beginner’s mindset in everything. Connect with Latha Here: TikTok - Instagram - Youtube - LinkedIn - Website - Amazon Author Page: --------------------------------- Host Bio: Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - LinkedIn - Facebook - /episode/index/show/2fdd37a8-b1d5-4f94-98d1-5d3af93e69b9/id/34813465