Wickedly Smart Women

Featuring the world’s most impressive emerging and established Wickedly Smart Women, this is the show where we spotlight, celebrate and elevate the Creative Age Leaders & Wickedly Smart Women who are making a massive difference in the world! Listeners who are Wickedly Smart Women "in the making" tune IN to be well fed with dynamic wisdom, legendary modeling and immediately actionable steps to be smarter, spunkier & more successful in their impact & leadership, careers, health, relationships, creativity and sexuality so that they can be more empowered & enthusiastic in every area of their life! Wickedly Smart Women is where we strive to support women to deeply connect to their capacity to create conscious change, care deeply and have the courage to take action and wholeheartedly contribute to what matters most - A thriving earth, thriving relationships, work that is playful and pleasurable as well as profitable and making the changes they were born to manifest while leading a legendary legacy life that feels both luscious & luxurious.

Making Space to Pursue Your Dreams NOW—with Michele Pariza Wacek - EP22 01/22/2020

Making Space to Pursue Your Dreams NOW—with Michele Pariza Wacek - EP22 Are you putting off your dreams for the future? Promising that you’ll start doing that thing you love as soon as you fill-in-the-blank? If so, it’s time to start living in the present. To make the time and space to pursue your calling NOW, even if you can only spare a few minutes a day. Michele Pariza Wacek is a bestselling fiction and nonfiction author. Michele writes psychological thrillers and hosts a popular book blog, and she is the creator of the five-book Love-Based Business series that teaches readers how to build a profitable business on a foundation of love. Michele also owns a successful marketing and copywriting company, selling more than $50M in products and services over the past eight years. On this episode, Michele joins Emerald to share her calling to communicate through the written word, discussing the emotional intelligence required to write persuasive copy. She describes how her mother’s passing inspired her to stop putting off her dreams and make the time and space to write fiction. Listen in for Michele’s insight around money as a mirror and learn how the language we use influences our ability to take action in the present! What You Will Learn Michele’s calling to communicate through the written word Michele’s insight around writing love- vs. fear-based copy How art creates a safe environment for feeling our emotions The role animals play in supporting + guiding Michele How her mother’s death inspired Michele to pursue her fiction Michele’s advice on making the space to pursue you dreams How language influences our ability to take action in the present How to put things in perspective when money isn’t flowing Connect with Michele Pariza Wacek Michele’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Michele’s Love-Based Business Series Books by Michele Nancy Marmolejo /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12821636

Breaking Barriers & Setting Boundaries—with Sage Simpson - EP21 01/15/2020

Breaking Barriers & Setting Boundaries—with Sage Simpson - EP21 What’s the difference between barriers and boundaries? Even the most wicked-smart women among us struggle with giving our time and energy away. So, how do we break free of the artificial barriers society places on us and learn to set healthy boundaries? How do we create routines that nourish our minds, bodies and hearts? Sage Simpson is the creator of Balance by Sage, a platform designed to help women reclaim the Wild Woman Within so they can live sexy, wealthy and wild lives—while making a radical difference. Sage teaches a blend of Kundalini, Qigong and Ecstatic dance, leading workshops, online courses and retreats around the world. Sage is on a mission to transform the lives of 11 million women, helping us become Balance Warriors, a community empowered to show up in our lives with a sense of purpose, ease and joy. On this episode, Sage joins Emerald to describe the experience of being called into a powerful leadership role by Mother Earth. She discusses the difference between barriers and boundaries, explaining how we can free ourselves from societal and family conditioning AND safeguard our time and energy with the structure of routine. Listen in for Sage’s insight around leading through our power and vulnerability—and learn her daily beditation practice for extending love to yourself and the world at large. What You Will Learn Sage’s experience of being called to lead by Mother Earth The distinction between barriers and boundaries How to safeguard your time + energy like a sacred space How Sage finds liberation within the structure of routine Sage’s daily BEDITATION practice and its benefits Extending love to yourself + others through meta meditation The global community of 11M women Sage wants to lead How women can serve through our power + vulnerability How Mother Earth is calling us to redefine community Connect with Sage Simpson Balance by Sage Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12744143

Teaching Women to Win at Business—with Annette Comer - EP20 01/08/2020

Teaching Women to Win at Business—with Annette Comer - EP20 What holds ambitious women back? Society tells us that we’re not wired for leadership, that the business world isn’t where our strengths lie. And too many wicked-smart women get burned out by the struggle and walk away. But what if the conflict has nothing to do with the way we’re wired? What if it’s just a matter of learning the rules of the game we’re playing? Annette Comer is the founder of The World’s Greatest Women Academy, a program designed to help driven professional women negotiate what is still very much a man’s world. Annette spent 20 years in corporate management, earning the title of Woman of the Year from The National Professional Association of Professional Women. She also has 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, building multiple successful businesses and writing the bestseller, Rescue Me: How to Save Yourself (And Your Sanity) When Things Go Wrong. On this episode, Annette joins Emerald to discuss the inspiration behind The World’s Greatest Women Academy, explaining how it helps women come forward as leaders in the world of business. She shares insight on sourcing the energy and creativity to make more money and describes how to balance present and future thinking to bring your plans to life. Listen in for Annette’s AHA moment around gender differences in communication and learn how to leverage her five pillars of performance to facilitate your own health, wealth and personal fulfillment. What You Will Learn Annette’s background in corporate leadership + entrepreneurship The impetus for Annette’s five-step system for women leaders How women win at business once we know the rules of the game Annette’s AHA moment re: gender communication differences Annette’s five pillars of performance 1. Physiology 2. Psychology 3. Perceptivity 4. Purpose 5. Productivity How money complements rather than dominates Annette’s life How past/future thinking get us into a place of fear with money Annette’s advice on taking daily steps to realize your plans Connect with Annette Comer The World’s Greatest Women Academy Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Rescue Me: How to Save Yourself (And Your Sanity) When Things Go Wrong by Annette Comer /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12655412

Creating Mutually Beneficial Relationships—with Lori Andrus - EP19 01/01/2020

Creating Mutually Beneficial Relationships—with Lori Andrus - EP19 As women, we’re conditioned to suppress ourselves in order to keep the peace. For many of us, this means we either compromise our own values to avoid standing out OR we sever ties with people completely. But what if there’s a way to honor the community you’re a part of AND walk in your own truth? What if we CAN create mutually beneficial relationships where we show up as ourselves? Lori Andrus is creator of The Crystal Shaman School, a platform that weaves the transformational practices of ceremony, shamanic journeying, divination and sacred creation to awaken individuals to their true inner brilliance. A practitioner of crystal shamanism and soulful traveler, Lori artfully blends ancient wisdom traditions with crystal insight, empowering heart-centered individuals to create vibrant, joy-filled and deeply rooted lives. On this episode, Lori joins Emerald to explain how energy medicine helped her recover her voice and challenge us to express our own inner wisdom. She discusses the challenge of creating mutually beneficial relationships when belief systems are out of alignment, sharing her own experience with learning to contribute to a community without losing herself. Listen in for insight into how self-sufficiency can turn dysfunctional and learn to set the intention for recognizing and receiving the support to you need to thrive. What You Will Learn How shamanism + energy medicine helped Lori recover her voice The distinction between performance and authentic expression How Lori honors her family’s beliefs AND walks in her own truth Creating mutually beneficial relationships despite disparate beliefs How to nourish yourself and contribute love to your community The dysfunction of our cultural value around self-sufficiency Why we need support to keep moving forward on our journey How to set the intention for recognizing and receiving support Connect with Lori Andrus Crystal Shaman School Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Caroline Myss /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12578735

The Road to Relationship Recovery—with Marci Fedor - EP18 12/27/2019

The Road to Relationship Recovery—with Marci Fedor - EP18 When a relationship ends, it can feel like you’re never going to bounce back. But with the right tools, you can not only recover from old wounds, but develop whole new way of being that invites adventure—and attracts a whole different kind of partner. Marci Fedor is the creator of Left Brain Love, a platform that helps high-achieving intellectuals attract their ideal relationship. Marci’s coaching career began after her own 30-year marriage ended in a ‘surprise’ divorce, and she was called to serve others in their own journey of healing. Marci has helped clients all over the world get unstuck from their past, reconcile old patterns, and start to live adventurous lives. Her background in NLP, transformational coaching, hypnotherapy and holistic health afford Marci an arsenal of techniques to help people start living new lives. On this episode, Marci joins Emerald to explain how her own seven-year post-divorce healing process inspired her to help others accelerate their relationship recovery. She describes how recovering your power supports you in attracting a true partnership rather than a power struggle and shares the significance of asking yourself, “What do I want?” Listen in for insight on designing a vision that helps others AND serves you and learn how to say YES to yourself—and attract abundance in all aspects of your life! What You Will Learn What inspired Marci to help others accelerate the relationship recovery process Marci’s lifelong desire to help people with relationships and personal growth The AHA moment Marci experienced in training to be a holistic health coach Why Marci serves single clients who are looking for a successful relationship How recovering your power helps you attract a partnership vs. power struggle The power of asking yourself the question, “What do I want?” How to design a vision that helps others and recognizes what’s best for you Why your relationship with money tends to mirror your personal relationships Marci’s message for listeners around attracting love by saying YES to yourself Connect with Marci Fedor Left Brain Love Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Relationship Recovery School /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12538589

The Kind Approach to Co-Parenting—with Teresa Harlow - EP17 12/18/2019

The Kind Approach to Co-Parenting—with Teresa Harlow - EP17 The decision to divorce is a difficult one, especially if young children are involved. No parent wants to miss half of their kiddo’s childhood. But how do we learn to co-parent in a positive way? What strategies can divorcing couples use to create a happy life for their child AND themselves? Co-parenting expert Teresa Harlow is the author of Happily Divorced: A Journey Through Divorce & Co-Parenting by the Golden Rule. She acquired her expertise through firsthand experience, and today, she is committed to making positive co-parenting the expectation for divorced parents—rather than the exception. A well-known speaker and blogger in the co-parenting space, Teresa advocates for using the Golden Rule to improve every one of our relationships, and she believes that the painful decision to divorce does not have to mean a pain-filled life. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Teresa joins Emerald to share the powerful moment when she was called to find a different way to co-parent and maximize the time both she and her ex spent with their child. She explains how she shifted the way she communicates with her ex-husband and why a similar value system is key in Golden Rule co-parenting. Listen in for insight on demonstrating the kindness you’d like to receive and get Teresa’s advice around letting your ex know when you bring a new adult into your child’s life. What You Will Learn Teresa’s calling to offer the world a model of positive co-parenting How Teresa shifted the way she communicates with her ex How Teresa and her ex maximize time spent with their child Why a similar value system is key in Golden Rule co-parenting Teresa’s invitation to define what kindness means to you The disqualifiers that may preclude positive co-parenting with an ex Informing your ex when you bring a new adult into your child’s life Don’t do it in front of kids Don’t let ex be last to know What gives Teresa the courage to share her family’s story Connect with Teresa Harlow Teresa’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Happily Divorced: A Journey Through Divorce & Co-Parenting by the Golden Rule by Teresa Harlow with Bob and Ian Harlow National Publicity Summit /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12440258

Making Soul-Aligned Business Decisions—with Jennifer Urezzio - EP16 12/11/2019

Making Soul-Aligned Business Decisions—with Jennifer Urezzio - EP16 “So often people look at money, they look at their business as the Source of them, not a resource. When you make it the Source, then everything has this weird, secret agenda underneath it. When you’re operating from the consciousness of your soul, the consciousness of your business soul … you make every decision based on the knowing that you’re whole and complete, so that is reflected back in everything that you do.” Jennifer Urezzio is the Founder and Lead Visionary behind Soul Language, a platform that provides guidance for understanding our true nature and tools for accessing deeper levels of awareness. Jennifer specializes in helping people connect to themselves, each other and the Divine, and her insight is embraced by top healers, lifestyle coaches and C-suite executives all over the world. Jennifer is committed to helping people recognize their purpose and live from a place of power and truth. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jennifer joins Emerald to share her experience of being called to create Soul Language and explain why being grounded in your own knowing is key to birthing a new paradigm. Jennifer describes what gave her the courage to say YES to her vision and how knowing your soul language helps you channel creative energy in a purposeful way. Listen in to understand why it’s dangerous to view your business as Source rather than a resource and learn how to make decisions from the knowing that you’re already whole and complete. What You Will Learn Jennifer’s experience of being called to create the Soul Language paradigm Why being grounded in your knowing is key to creating something new What gave Jennifer the courage to say YES to her vision Connection with divine Affirmation from community Why it’s crucial for wicked-smart women to allow ourselves moments of rest Why it’s dangerous to view your business as Source rather than a resource The power in making decisions from the knowing that you’re already whole How understanding your sacred purpose allows you to evolve How knowing your soul language helps you channel creativity purposefully Connect with Jennifer Urezzio Soul Language Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Jennifer Bloome /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12352595

Changing the Station on Your Inner Critic—with Elizabeth Trinkaus - EP15 12/04/2019

Changing the Station on Your Inner Critic—with Elizabeth Trinkaus - EP15 Are you struggling with the feeling that you’re not enough? What if there was a way to convert your inner critic to a voice of compassion? What would you be able to accomplish if you were truly at ease with yourself? Elizabeth Trinkaus is the President of Pinnacle View, a life-enrichment company designed to support women of all ages in living their best lives, and author of Enough Already! Yes, You Are, a book that aims to help readers wake up to their most authentic selves and live with more joy and satisfaction. Elizabeth is also the coauthor of Conversations on Success with Deepak Chopra and Success Simplified with Stephen Covey. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Elizabeth joins Emerald to share the genesis of her own feelings of not-enough. She describes her old story around having to work to earn love, explaining how she shifted that belief system and offering three practices for replacing own your inner critic. Listen in for Elizabeth’s insight into practicing compassionate self-talk and learn how her retreats can help you develop a lifelong friendship—with yourself! What You Will Learn What inspired Elizabeth to write Enough Already Elizabeth’s old story around having to work for love How Elizabeth found love by shifting her beliefs Elizabeth’s top tools for shifting your belief system 1. Write new story 2. Change station 3. SNL (stop, notice and love) Moving from the voice of the critic to compassion The retreat attendee who went from WTF to WTB How retreats help you develop ease with yourself Elizabeth’s insight on practicing positive self-talk Why speaking kindly to yourself is a responsibility Connect with Elizabeth Trinkaus Liz Retreats Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Enough Already! Yes, You Are by Elizabeth Trinkaus Books by Elizabeth Trinkaus Liz’s Eat Pray Live Tour /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12271679

Build Rapport Through Body Language—with Tiffany Lee - EP14 11/27/2019

Build Rapport Through Body Language—with Tiffany Lee - EP14 Actions speak louder than words. And if your nonverbal cues don’t align with your message, people will believe what they SEE over what you SAY. So, how can you leverage an understanding of body language to be a more effective leader? Tiffany Lee is the Communication Specialist behind Truth Teller Online, a consulting practice that teaches leaders to read nonverbal cues and build the kind of rapport that leads to more successful interactions. Among her offerings are the signature LOVED4Life Mentorship Program and the New Body Language for Professionals Coaching Package. Tiffany is dedicated to helping clients decode body language, take advantage of opportunities, and communicate more effectively in their personal and professional lives. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Tiffany joins Emerald to discuss how leaders can use body language to OWN a room and create a personal connection with their audience. She explains how to identify when people are losing interest in your message and initiate a dialogue to course correct. Listen in to understand how Tiffany’s dedication to continual learning has helped her business evolve and learn how body language can support you in setting clear boundaries that are valued and respected. What You Will Learn The class that sparked Tiffany’s interest in body language Tiffany’s insight on how to be an effective listener What it means when people’s feet shift toward the door How to leverage the Superman pose to OWN a room Tiffany’s advice on creating personal connection How to course correct when you’re losing an audience Tiffany’s dedication to continual research and learning The question that will help you define your calling Why understanding the shoulder shrug can save lives Tiffany’s tips on setting + keeping boundaries as leaders 1. Keep body open and hands visible 2. Boundaries can be perceived as good Connect with Tiffany Lee Truth Teller Online Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Body Language Institute Janine Driver /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12189251

Uncovering Your Deep Genius—with Nancy Marmolejo - EP13 11/20/2019

Uncovering Your Deep Genius—with Nancy Marmolejo - EP13 Not sure what you’re REALLY good at? Convinced there’s nothing all that special about your particular combination of talents and abilities? Then it’s time to uncover your Deep Genius, the unique blend of inherent strengths, life experiences and AHA moments that make you distinctly YOU. Nancy Marmolejo is the creator of Talent and Genius, a consulting practice dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, executives, founders and thought leaders who want to achieve a greater level of contribution. She has more than 20 years of experience helping people awaken to their Deep Genius and unlock the vision for what they’re here to create—personally and professionally. Nancy has 100-plus media credits to her name, and she is passionate about inspiring her clients to leverage their Deep Genius to make a difference in the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Nancy joins Emerald to discuss the curiosity that fuels her own Deep Genius and explain why knowing your innate strengths is the prerequisite for speaking your truth with confidence. She shares her playful approach to creativity, describing the environmental, dietary and spiritual factors that influence her flow. Listen in for insight around the spiritual tools that help Nancy reconnect with her vision and learn the three-step process for uncovering the full depth of YOUR Deep Genius. What You Will Learn The curiosity and creativity that fuel Nancy’s Deep Genius The prerequisite for speaking your truth with confidence Nancy’s exercise for uncovering the depth of your genius Innate strengths Life experiences Formal learning How Nancy leverages unlimited thinking to create flow The many factors that influence Nancy’s creative flow Valuing your vision internally before sharing with others The spiritual tools that help Nancy reconnect with vision How knowing other’s deep genius lends to collaboration Connect with Nancy Marmolejo Talent and Genius Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Professor David Lane /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12100160

Honor Your Gifts as an Entrepreneur—with Kim Eldredge - EP12 11/13/2019

Honor Your Gifts as an Entrepreneur—with Kim Eldredge - EP12 Are you honoring your gifts? If your current work is out of alignment with who you are, it may be time to take the leap into entrepreneurship. But how do you transition from the security of a W-2 job to running your own business? What does it look like to walk away from a salaried role and become a leader in your own life? Kim Eldredge is the Founder and CEO of New Frontier Books, a comprehensive solution that takes aspiring authors from idea to Amazon bestseller. Kim earned her degree in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona, and she is the author of 20 books of her own—including the #4 bestseller in Amazon’s Top 100 of any genre. As a bestselling book strategist, Kim is dedicated to helping purpose-driven authors share their message with world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kim joins Emerald to explain what called her to leave her job with her dad’s tax practice and take agency over her own life. She shares her transition from employee to entrepreneur, discussing how she started her publishing business as a side hustle with the faith that a way would be made. Listen in for Kim’s suffer-free approach to making the most of mentorship and learn how writing a message-driven book can open doors for YOUR business! What You Will Learn What called Kim to leave her dad’s tax practice to honor her gifts The spring day when Kim decided to take agency over her life How Kim started her writing/publishing business as a side hustle How faith served Kim in her transition to full-time entrepreneur How writing a message-driven book opens doors for a business Kim’s advice around investing in business coaching and training Vet your mentors Invest at highest level you can Do the thing Connect with Kim Eldredge 5 Mental Monsters New Frontier Books Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line: 540-402-0043 x4343 Resources Brew Your Book Telesummit Dr. Venus Opal Reese Maribel Jimenez Holly Doherty Julie Zolfo Rochelle Seltzer Lisa Sasevich /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/12013247

Connecting to Our Worthiness—with Alison Donaghey - EP11 11/06/2019

Connecting to Our Worthiness—with Alison Donaghey - EP11 For wicked-smart women with a strong sense of empathy, setting boundaries can be a real challenge. How do you stand up and say, “That’s not okay with me,” when you can see the other person’s point of view? Like most things, the key is practice. And Alison Donaghey contends that fine tuning our ability to advocate for ourselves in safe settings makes it much easier to connect with our worthiness when it matters most! Alison Donaghey is the creator of Domino Thinking, a platform that teaches entrepreneurs, coaches and small business owners to leverage the power of critical thinking. She also serves as the host of The Alison Donaghey Show and author of the international bestseller Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World. Alison’s latest project is #MyPart, a movement designed to help us embrace accountability for our choices and understand the inherent value of everyone. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Alison joins Emerald to share the personal experience that inspired her to create the #MyPart community. She explains how a strong sense of worthiness protects us from other’s opinions and describes how the ability to truly see someone puts us on equal footing. Listen in for insight on how money is a form of freedom and learn to hone your boundary-setting skills with the safe stuff first! What You Will Learn Alison’s personal experience that inspired the #MyPart movement How studying men’s rights has made Alison softer and stronger How a sense of worthiness protects us from other’s opinions Alison’s practice of reframing the triggers that bother her as a gift How the ability to really SEE someone puts us on equal footing How going deeper into what people need informs Alison’s creativity The value in practicing how to set boundaries with small, safe stuff Alison’s insight around looking at money as a form of freedom Connect with Alison Donaghey Domino Thinking The Alison Donaghey Show The #MyPart Course [Promo Code smartworthy] Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World by Alison Donaghey New Media Summit Time to Talk #MyPart Game The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent by David Chilton /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11924333

Lead with Emotional Intelligence & Drive Results—with Sheryl Dutra - EP10 10/30/2019

Lead with Emotional Intelligence & Drive Results—with Sheryl Dutra - EP10 There is no one path to becoming a great leader. But if you want to engage and inspire the people you work with, it is important to get to know them as individuals. How can we develop the emotional intelligence to really understand our team member’s strengths and values? And leverage that understanding to drive team performance and results? Executive Coach and Facilitator Sheryl Dutra is the founder of Dutra Associates, a management training and development practice that supports corporate leaders in small to midsize businesses. She leverages proven strategies to help clients accelerate business growth and team performance, navigate their own career path, and transition to retirement with ease. Sherry has 25 years of corporate experience, and she is both a graduate of and faculty member for the iPEC Professional Coach Training program. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Sherry joins Emerald to explain what called her to a leadership role in the realm of management training and development. She shares her approach to offering clients a solution with the greatest possible ROI and discusses the value in crafting a plan for life after retirement. Listen in to understand the relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership and learn how Sherry’s direct, compassionate style served her in navigating a male-dominated corporate environment. What You Will Learn What called Sherry to leadership in management training + development Sherry’s take on the emotional intelligence required to be a true leader Sherry’s business vision to work directly with leaders and their teams How Sherry’s directness + compassion served her in the corporate world Sherry’s insight on generating cashflow by way of referral business Sherry’s approach to offering businesses a solution with the greatest ROI How Sherry supports leaders in crafting a plan for life after retirement Sherry’s intention to expand her business and impact many more people Connect with Sheryl Dutra Dutra Associates Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11830993

An Empath’s Journey from Victim to Leader—with Rebecca Randolph - EP09 10/23/2019

An Empath’s Journey from Victim to Leader—with Rebecca Randolph - EP09 Do you feel like life is happening TO you? If you’re more empathic than the average bear, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by other people’s energy and take on the role of victim. But there is a way to shift your mindset and learn to respond rather than react. To connect with others in a way that is empowering. To use your sensitivity as a strength. Rebecca Randolph is the creator of OutsmHEART, an intuitive healing practice designed to support the sensitive woman entrepreneur. She guides her clients to integrate their whole selves and become the sensitive leaders they are meant to be—without suffering overwhelm or insecurity. Rebecca is on a mission to help bighearted women let go of Ugly Duckling Syndrome and grow into their grace, beauty and power. On this episode, Rebecca joins Emerald to discuss her evolution from victim to student to leader, explaining how life happens TO us, then FOR us, and finally THROUGH us. She shares the feeling of responsibility that drives her to support other empaths and describes her approach to setting direct, clear and loving boundaries. Listen in for Rebecca’s insight around the relationship between money and energy—and learn how to embrace your imperfection yet still feel worthy! What You Will Learn Rebecca’s evolution from victim to student to teacher Rebecca’s sense of responsibility to help other empaths The mindset shift from I HAVE TO to I GET TO How empaths connect with other people’s energy How to set direct, clear and loving boundaries Rebecca’s approach to creating a bubble of neutrality 1. Thank body for feedback 2. Respond without taking on energy The challenge of being imperfect yet feeling worthy Rebecca’s insight into the link between money + energy Connect with Rebecca Randolph OutsmHEART Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11748245

The Sometimes Sloppy Road to a Successful Launch—with Maribel Jimenez - EP08 10/16/2019

The Sometimes Sloppy Road to a Successful Launch—with Maribel Jimenez - EP08 Success is a journey, and a sloppy one at that. But your ultimate success is determined by one thing—a commitment to keep going. All the way to the finish line. No matter how messy the process. And the same goes for launching a new product or program. So, what can you do to make your next launch a little easier? And what can you learn from the sloppy moments to keep you moving forward? Maribel Jimenez is the international speaker, bestselling author and marketing strategist behind Your Dream Launch, a platform that supports entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants in designing six- and seven-figure product and program launches. Maribel is also the founder of Creative Solutions Consulting, host of the Superwoman Entrepreneur podcast, and the co-creator of the Bake Your Book mentoring program. On this episode, Maribel joins Emerald to discuss her calling to help entrepreneurs bring their big ideas to life. She shares the story of leaving her W-2 job, describing the relief and freedom she felt the day she quit and the connection to Source that gave her the courage to walk away. Maribel also offers insight into the mistakes she made in her first launch (that netted zero sales) and the structured time for connection that made her second launch a success. Listen in for Maribel’s advice on making a commitment to finishing what you start—no matter how sloppy the journey may be! What You Will Learn Maribel’s calling to help entrepreneurs bring big ideas to life The relief and freedom Maribel felt in leaving her W-2 job The mistakes Maribel made in launching her first teleseminar Maribel’s insight on the gradual progression to a $1M launch Maribel’s approach to devoting structured time to connection The deliberate choice we have to feel better right now Why a sloppy launch is ultimately a gift Why commitment is key in making it to the finish line Connect with Maribel Jimenez Your Dream Launch Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources Money, and the Law of Attraction Cards by Esther and Jerry Hicks /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11656646

What Makes Women Master Negotiators—with Cindy Watson - EP07 10/09/2019

What Makes Women Master Negotiators—with Cindy Watson - EP07 Many women shy away from negotiation, for fear of being seen as manipulative or judged as not enough. We think of negotiating as a guy thing, a win-lose scenario that requires aggression to come out on top. But negotiation isn’t really about the bark and the bite. In fact, FIVE of the SIX characteristics of a master negotiator are thought of as feminine traits! So, what makes someone a strong negotiator? Cindy Watson is the creator of Women on Purpose, an online platform designed to help women reclaim our passion, purpose and power—through the art of feminine negotiation. She is also a respected attorney with 30-plus years of experience specializing in social justice and labor law. Cindy is an international speaker, award-winning author and corporate consultant known for building bridges between men and women and empowering people to become the best version of themselves. On this episode, Cindy joins Emerald to explain how her working-class background led to a career in trade union law. She describes her experience with learning to speak her dissatisfaction and offers insight on how to find and strengthen your own voice. Cindy also shares what inspired her decision to leave a thriving law practice to help women step into our power. Listen in to understand Cindy’s Mama Bear approach to negotiating for money and learn the six key markers of a strong negotiator! What You Will Learn How Cindy’s working-class background informed her career choices Cindy’s work in the male-dominated realm of trade union law What inspired Cindy to help women give voice to our dissatisfaction Why women either shy away from our power or overcompensate Cindy’s realization that she could negotiate from an authentic place Cindy’s practices for finding + expressing your voice Sing loudly and brazenly Film self being OUTRAGEOUS Strike power pose How watching women lose ground inspired Women on Purpose Cindy’s decision to leave law and help women step into our power The 6 key markers of a strong negotiator Assertiveness Rapport-building Empathy Flexibility Intuition Trustworthiness Cindy’s Mama Bear approach to negotiating for money Connect with Cindy Watson Women on Purpose Women on Purpose Facebook Group Watson Labour Lawyers Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources National Publicity Summit /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11568239

Leverage Mom Guilt to Succeed at Home & Work—with Atara Malach - EP06 10/02/2019

Leverage Mom Guilt to Succeed at Home & Work—with Atara Malach - EP06 If you’re a working mom, you’ve no doubt felt torn between your job and your family. When you’re with your children, you’re thinking about the work you should be doing. When you’re at work, you feel guilty for not being with your kids. No matter what you do, it’s never enough, and you’re riddled with mom guilt. So, what can you do about it? What if you could actually USE your mommy guilt as a roadmap to make you a better professional AND parent? Atara Malach is a renowned parenting expert and psychotherapist with 30-plus years of experience in private practice. She is also a mother of six with a real-life understanding of what it’s like to be a working mom. Atara has combined her personal and professional expertise to develop a proven parenting system that gives women the tools to thrive both at home and at work, leveraging their mommy guilt to succeed as parents and professionals. Her new book is called A Working Mother’s GPS: A Guide to Parenting Success for the Modern Working Mom. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Atara joins Emerald to discuss how her own experience with mommy guilt inspired her work and share the feeling of never enough that’s so prevalent among working mothers. She walks us through her Guidelines for Parenting Success or GPS, offering insight around how to apply the skills of slow talk and the language of responsibility with your kids—or your colleagues. Listen in to understand how the skills that make you great at work enhance your role as a mother and learn how to use your mommy guilt as a catalyst to be a better version of yourself at home and at work! What You Will Learn How Atara’s own experience with mommy guilt inspired her work The never enough feeling that most working moms experience The three categories of mommy guilt Atara identified in her practice Atara’s decision to use her guilt as a catalyst to develop new skills Atara’s Guidelines for Parenting Success (GPS) GREEN Love Go RED Authority No YELLOW Trust Slow Applying slow talk + language of responsibility with kids, colleagues How Atara applied her GPS skills to becoming an entrepreneur How the skills that make you great at work make you a great mom The GREEN skill of catching people/yourself doing something good Connect with Atara Malach The Mommy Guilt Expert Atara’s Special Podcast Bonus Report Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources A Working Mother’s GPS: A Guide to Parenting Success for the Modern Working Mom by Atara Malach /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11475287

Grow into Being a Million-Dollar Woman—with Jennie Bellinger - EP05 09/25/2019

Grow into Being a Million-Dollar Woman—with Jennie Bellinger - EP05 Got a BIG VISION for your life but not sure how to make it happen? If you’re ready to take action steps to fulfill those dreams, to set timebound deadlines for milestones along the way, direct sales expert Jennie Bellinger has your back. And she’s on a mission to help you grow into being a million-dollar woman! Jennie is the creator of Badass Direct Sales Mastery, a community of hardcore direct sales representatives who want to dominate their business. She is also the Certified Professional Coach behind Level Up Coaching, a program dedicated to helping rock star moms leverage direct sales to achieve financial freedom and be present in their children’s lives. Jennie spent nearly seven years in the direct sales space herself, serving as a nationally recognized team leader and trainer before starting her own coaching business. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jennie joins Emerald to discuss her decision to pursue direct sales as a stay-at-home mom and walk us through her transition from direct sales to coaching. She shares her intentional process of working ON her business, explaining how she defines a specific, sensory vision for her life. Jennie also weighs in on why the best sales experiences are built on relationships and how to reframe the sales process to avoid feeling pushy. Listen in for Jennie’s insight around setting milestones and deadlines to achieve your vision and learn how she helps clients grow into million-dollar women! What You Will Learn Jennie’s decision to pursue direct sales as a stay-at-home mom Jennie’s transition from direct sales to coaching Jennie’s intentional process of working ON her business How Jennie defines a vision that includes her life and business How Jennie helps her clients grow into ‘million-dollar women’ Setting milestones and deadlines to achieve your vision How to stay in confidence when you don’t reach a milestone Reframing the sales process to avoid feeling salesy or pushy Why the best sales experiences are built on relationships Jennie’s insight around reading the energy between people Jennie’s advice on being your authentic self all the time Connect with Jennie Bellinger Badass Direct Sales Mastery Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast Level Up Coaching Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources New Media Summit SMART Goals Zoom /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11381585

Reconnect with the Truth of Your Being—with Joy Idries - EP04 09/24/2019

Reconnect with the Truth of Your Being—with Joy Idries - EP04 Do you feel like you’re always playing a character? Trying to be who other people want? And protect your true self from criticism and rejection? What if you could detach from the character, reconnect with the truth of your Being, and let your higher essence rise up? Joy Idries is a spiritual teacher and inner journey practitioner dedicated to showing people how to heal and unleash their true joy and wellbeing. She shares her own journey of healing from a lifetime of trauma and chronic illness—in a single weekend—in the book Joy Unleashed: Delightfully Navigating the Path of Conscious Awareness. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Joy joins Emerald to discuss the retreat that healed her chronic pain and share the experience of replenishing her cells with self-compassion. She offers insight around commanding cash flow commensurate to your value, describing how she leverages education and evidence to set boundaries around her worth. Listen in for Joy’s advice around detaching from your fear-based characters and discover the truth of your Being expressed as peace, love and pure joy! What You Will Learn How Joy healed chronic fatigue and depression in one weekend Joy’s experience of replenishing with self-compassion and love How trauma makes us lose the connection with ourselves How Joy developed the self-worth to invest in her own healing Joy’s insight on commanding cash flow equal to your value How an openness to abundance makes it easy to set boundaries How Joy uses education + evidence to demonstrate her value Joy’s practices for embracing your full capacity to trust How to sit with the void to discover the truth of your being Joy’s advice around how to navigate your emotional triggers Connect with Joy Idries Truly Transformational Free Emotional Triggers Webinar Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11364986

Becoming the Woman You Want to Be—with Michelle Nagel - EP03 09/23/2019

Becoming the Woman You Want to Be—with Michelle Nagel - EP03 Are you the woman you want to be? If not, taking 100% responsibility for your own life is a good place to start. Rather than blaming or complaining, accept your role in what went wrong. Only then can you dismantle an old identity, overcome your negative programming, and emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before! Michelle Nagel is Founder and President of Soul Shift, a platform dedicated to empowering people to overcome limiting beliefs and go from who they are to who they want to be. Known as America’s #1 Resilience Expert, Michelle is a HeartMath Certified Trainer, Master Herbalist, energy therapist, and Certified Trainer in the Canfield Methodology for Success. She is also the bestselling author of Suffering is Optional: Step Out of Darkness into the Light. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Michelle joins Emerald to explain why she resisted the calling to a position of leadership and share her fears around becoming too successful. She describes the challenges she faced in becoming a ME for the first time, discussing how she dismantled her old identity and what you can do to overcome your own preprogramming. Listen in for Michelle’s insight into the difference between expressing your truth and blaming other people—and learn her four-step process for becoming the wicked-smart woman you want to be! What You Will Learn How Michelle resisted the calling to a position of leadership Michelle’s vision of helping women process our darkness Michelle’s daily practice of doing a 15-minute heart lock-in How Michelle values her vision through masterminds Why Michelle was afraid of being TOO successful The challenge Michelle faced in becoming a ME for the first time How to overcome preprogramming + dismantle old identities The process of clearing multigenerational trauma Michelle’s 4-step process for becoming who you want to be Resilience Optimism Accountability Resourcefulness The difference between expressing your truth and blaming Michelle’s invitation to look in the mirror and say I love you Connect with Michelle Nagel Soul Shift ROAR to Win Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources Jack Canfield HeartMath Bryan Mannion Patty Aubery Terry Real /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11351465

Design Your Life Around Freedom—with Debbie Peck - EP02 09/20/2019

Design Your Life Around Freedom—with Debbie Peck - EP02 How do you want to live your life? What if you made the decision to embody freedom? And what if every choice you made, moving forward, brought you closer to that ideal? Debbie Peck runs her digital marketing agency from her laptop while she travels the world. Debbie made the decision to create a lifestyle around the idea of freedom, and she has been traveling full-time for two years now. In the process, Debbie discovered that freedom is about more than just travel, and now, she teaches others how to design their own life of self-determination through her Facebook group, Freedom Navigators, and online community, Freedom Lifestyle. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Debbie joins Emerald to describe how she experienced the calling to a life designed around freedom. She shares her take on having the courage to travel alone and explains how she came to lead others in taking a similar path through Freedom Navigators. Debbie also weighs in on contributing your highest and best skills, listening to your inner voice, and learning to let go. Listen in for Debbie’s philosophy around deserving everything you desire and learn how she uses the concept of freedom as a guide for decision-making. What You Will Learn How Debbie felt the calling to a life designed around freedom Why making a decision is key in creating the life you want Debbie’s take on having the courage to travel alone How Debbie came to lead others in saying YES to travel Debbie’s insight on the five things that afford us freedom How Debbie came to create the Freedom Navigators collective What inspired Debbie to lead in collaboration with a partner The value in contributing your highest and best skills Debbie’s advice on learning to listen to your inner voice The mindset Debbie leverages to make it easier to let go Debbie’s philosophy around deserving everything you desire Connect with Debbie Peck Freedom Lifestyle Freedom Navigators Facebook Group Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11321966

Use Your Head AND Follow Your Heart—with Heidi Forbes Öste - EP01 09/19/2019

Use Your Head AND Follow Your Heart—with Heidi Forbes Öste - EP01 Wicked-smart women know that intelligence is about more than just using your brain. It’s about recognizing the hard value of your soft skills and leading from your heart. Digital Wellbeing and Ethics Advisor Heidi Forbes Öste is the bestselling author of the Digital Self Mastery Series and executive producer and host of the Evolving Digital Self Podcast. She is also the creator of 2BalanceU, a coaching platform dedicated to delivering innovating solutions for optimizing wellbeing and productivity in the digital era. A global citizen and passionate humanist, Heidi is on a mission to leave the world a better place for future generations. On this inaugural episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Heidi joins Emerald to describe how curiosity and connecting people with ideas serve as her guiding light. She shares her early experience as one of very few women in the tech sector and leadership space, explaining how she grew from identifying her unique value and what called her to study the human relationship with technology. Heidi also weighs in on channeling creativity, discussing her use of graphic facilitation and strategic visualization as a teaching tool. Listen in for Heidi’s insight around leveraging a personal and professional support network—and learn to use your head AND follow your heart! What You Will Learn How curiosity and making connections serve as Heidi’s guiding light How leaving the world a better place called Heidi to leadership Heidi’s thought leadership in the realm of education technology What called Heidi to the study of the human relationship with tech Heidi’s experience being one of very few women in the tech sector Heidi’s insight around identifying where your unique value lies How Heidi leverages strategic visualization as a teaching tool What to consider in using images to build a trusting relationship Heidi’s advice around following your heart but using your brain Why Heidi is fond of the question, ‘Did you learn anything?’ Heidi’s intention to utilize a support network to realize her vision Connect with Heidi Forbes Öste Heidi’s Website Heidi on Twitter Heidi on Instagram Heidi on Facebook Evolving Digital Self Podcast 2BalanceU Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Resources Books by Heidi European Commission /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11306291

Celebrating Wickedly Smart Women 09/10/2019

Celebrating Wickedly Smart Women Featuring the world’s most impressive emerging and established Wickedly Smart Women, this is the show where we spotlight, celebrate and elevate the Creative Age Leaders & Wickedly Smart Women who are making a massive difference in the world! Listeners who are Wickedly Smart Women "in the making" tune IN to be well fed with dynamic wisdom, legendary modeling and immediately actionable steps to be smarter, spunkier & more successful in their impact & leadership, careers, health, relationships, creativity and sexuality so that they can be more empowered & enthusiastic in every area of their life! Wickedly Smart Women is where we strive to support women to deeply connect to their capacity to create conscious change, care deeply and have the courage to take action and wholeheartedly contribute to what matters most - A thriving earth, thriving relationships, work that is playful and pleasurable as well as profitable and making the changes they were born to manifest while leading a legendary legacy life that feels both luscious & luxurious. PURPOSE FOR SHOW: I'm specifically producing this podcast for 3 main reasons: 1) To elevate & celebrate Wickedly Smart Women - women who are called, committed, & consciously creating change in the world in service to the good of the all. 2) To provide the listening audience with models of Wonderful Wickedly Smart Women so that they are inspired and motivated by their stories and uplifted and invigorated by the wisdom being shared which includes prospering in my own business by creating clients as a result of producing the show – either from the guest list or from the listening audience 3) To put the spotlight on smart women rather than subservient women - our current culture and media milieu is filled with stories of how women have been victimized rather than fully celebrating and elevating what's working for women who are putting their brains and creative power to good use and making a difference NOW. I want this show to be a counter balance to the onslaught of negativity that brings people down and a platform for Wickedly Smart Women to Rise Up & Radiate. /episode/index/show/wickedlysmartwomen/id/11198924

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