Episodes

Dr. Leen Kawas has shattered ALL the glass ceilings in her quest to chase the American Dream. As a researcher, inventor and founder of a bioscience company, Leen fueled her passion for change with innovation and tenacity, while raising $400 million to lead her company into a groundbreaking IPO. Dr. Kawas is the Managing General Partner of Propel Bio Partners. She is the co-founder of Athira and a co-inventor of its lead drug candidate ATH-1017, and also invented several of the innovative drug ca...

Adriana Gavazzoni is used to exhibiting incredible strength and determination in her very male dominated career in Brazil. As an accomplished Attorney and Law Professor, Adriana realized that life is too short to not chase your dreams while you can, so she decided to pursue yet another dream... become a fiction writer. While continuing to practice law full-time, she completed her first novel in only 6 months! Adriana's story of tenacity through various challenges is sure to inspire and motivate ...

Danielle M. Orsino spent her childhood idolizing superheroes who would use their incredible power to help others, so is it any surprise that she became a nurse and helped patients get through their grueling treatments through her fantasy storytelling power? A life-threatening event then led Danielle to pursue writing as a career. Today, Danielle Orsino is an award-winning fantasy novelist whose lifelong vision is to create whimsical realms that her readers can escape to. Her compelling word-weav...

While the formality of proper etiquette may sometimes feel like a lost art form, being polite is timeless and essential in our everyday lives. Kristi Spencer, Founder of The Polite Company, offers individual and group etiquette coaching on business, social, and dining etiquette. Kristi Spencer founded The Polite Company on the principles of consideration, respect, and honesty. Kristi is a certified etiquette trainer and graduate of the Emily Post Institute, the foremost etiquette authority for ...

Living a healthy lifestyle starts with intentionality, and avoiding the pitfalls of mindless consumption or convenience over quality. In the third episode of our Pretty Powerful Podcast Heath & Wellness Series, Courtney Lorenz, Founder of Cultured Kombucha, talks about the benefits of consuming living foods and beverages. Cultured Kombucha Co is Michigan’s premier brewer of organic kombucha located in Traverse City, Michigan. Cultured's mission is to help customers make healthier lifestyle choi...

How is your relationship with alcohol.... really? Most of us will fall into the middle ground of "it's mostly fine", but is it a good idea to cut back a bit for our overall health, relationships and well being? More importantly, WHY are you drinking and is it becoming habitual? In the 2nd of a 3 part series on Health and Wellness, Caroline Holke teaches us the benefits of drinking less. After 30+ years of drinking, Caroline Holke decided she had had enough of the hangovers and waking up in the m...

From running ultra marathons and completing an Ironman Triathlon to having her photography featured by National Geographic, Dr Amy Novotny is an impressive and accomplished woman who is also passionate about helping others. Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. In the 1st of a three part Pretty Powerful Podcast series on Health and W...

Have you ever spoken to someone and felt like they could see right through you into your soul? Yep... that is this interview with genius business consultant Fabienne Fredrickson. This is the business advice I have needed to hear for a very long time, but perhaps I wasn't ready to receive it from someone who had not walked the same path as I have. Fabienne may have quite literally changed the way I run my business. I am learning to let go and live a bit. I am a work in progress. For the past 20+ ...

I've always been a believer in bootstrapping your business at first... it teaches you so many great financial management lessons and forces you to prioritize and develop smart strategies for growth. If you think you cannot afford to launch a business, Sarah St John shares some great tips on our podcast to help you to get started. Known as The Frugalpreneur, Sarah St John has launched several business on a budget and even self-published 3 books to provide valuable insight for aspiring entrepreneu...

Let's talk about MONEY! A topic that is often taboo in circles of women should absolutely be something worth understanding and discussing. Who is looking out for your financial interests? It should be YOU, and Tracey Sofra explains why. As Australia’s leading Financial Advisor specializing in Women’s Financial Confidence, Tracey Sofra helps professional women achieve financial independence. With over 30 years’ experience as an Accountant, Financial Planner, and successful business owner, Tracey ...

Do you ever dream of escaping the daily grind and living life on your own terms? Let's be honest, we ALL do! Romana Hasenöhrl has figured out how to do just that, while also supporting herself as a writer. Romana is a long term traveller who travels three to four months per year in her old Volkswagen Camper supporting people to be brave and just travel. She has already published eight books and is working on her 9th. Romana also loves to teach others how to get started on their own writing. With...

Finding a career niche where your passion and your talent intersect is truly a blessing... and Liz Toombs has done just that. Liz Toombs, C.I.D, is the go-to decorator for sorority interiors on college campuses in more than 25 states. Liz, a leader in the decorating industry for nearly two decades, manages the firm PDR Interiors ( pdr-interiors.com ) as president and owner. Join us as we dissect the design and inspiration process from a unique perspective. #interiordesign #sorority #womenempow...

Have you ever wondered what you were born to do for a living? Do you already have a desire to pursue your dream career, but don't know how to get started? Anna Runyan, the creator of CLASS: The Love Your Work and Life System and CEO of Classy Career Girl International, offers incredible guidance for our audience. Anna is a former corporate consultant turned entrepreneur, and her website was picked as one of Forbes Top 100 Websites For Women and one of Forbes 35 Most Influential Career Sites. Joi...

Contracts, corporations, and litigation... oh my! Navigating the yellow brick road of business is filled with legal obstacles, but today we are asking ALL of the questions to help clarify those troubling scenarios. Our guest, Dara Rosenbaum, is an attorney, business advisor, business owner and podcast host. Dara has a passion for creating, helping, protecting and growing her clients’ companies. She is a litigator and transactional lawyer who became an attorney to help people, and whose love of ...

Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely and scary place when you are starting out. As a military spouse, it is even more complicated when you are frequently relocated. Inbal Claudio needed to reinvent her candle business when her family moved across the country, and then figure out a new work/life balance after her husband was deployed. The strategy she used to help her candle business actually became a new platform to help other entrepreneurs connect with influencers! From candle maker to tech fo...

How did Dannie DeNovo go from a lifetime of suffering from depression to becoming a renowned Happiness Coach? She found her "why"! Dannie explains to Angela in this episode how she was able to not just overcome, but thrive, in her circumstances using purposeful steps. Bestselling Author, Dannie DeNovo helps others sift through their own thoughts, pain, and anxiety, and help them realize that there is so much more to life. So many people needlessly suffering every day, and Dannie has made it her ...

Are you still trying to effectively manage your remote workforce, or perhaps find that ideal balance in a hybrid work environment? At her Remote Nation Institute, Mari Anne Snow is rewriting the rules of leadership in this new age of remote, distributed, virtual, flexible work. Her experience operationalizing and optimizing flexible work programs is practical, real-world, and results-driven. Mari Anne speaks with Angela about overcoming the negative perception of remote working long before the p...

As a mindset coach, TV show host, and seasoned entrepreneur for 25+ years, Midori Verity assists ambitious professionals to unlock their potential by replacing their subconscious mental barriers. Her clients go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to enjoying soaring levels of success. Midori is the CEO of ‘Fuel to Fire Entrepreneur Group’, focused on helping members achieve massive goals using the Entrepreneur Success Triangle. This approach implements Accountability, Systems, and Coaching. You m...

Where are all the employees going during the Great Resignation??? This is the question on the minds of so many business leaders, and in this episode, Jeannie Moravits Smith addresses it. Jeannie is the founder of Dynamism Leadership, formerly HR-Rx, a Leadership Mindset and Organization Development Consulting firm established in 2005. Prior to becoming CEO, she held Executive Leadership roles at a variety of organizations. Now with over three decades of personal and professional experience, Jea...

Author Carissa McIntyre, also known as Lady Mack Xo, is a self published author and speaker from Ontario Canada. From fleeing a domestic violence relationship with 4 children in her care in 2017, she has since gone on to publish 7 novels, open an online store, and focus her time and love on promoting self love and inspiration to others.

Detoxing off the drug of achievement starts with microsteps of self-care and choosing to show up for yourself. Megan Miller talks with Angela about previously finding validation in being busy, closing deals and hustling to achieve goals, while ultimately feeling empty and unfulfilled. After realizing she was living in a lonely dark world focused on hustle & achievement, Megan made a choice to get brave and get still and start using the power of intention to live a more inspired life. Learn about...

Protecting your intellectual property is one of the most important things you can do while building your brand... but where do you start? Dana Dickson is an award-wining Trademark Attorney who previously worked at the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier in her career before establishing her own practice. Learn about essential first steps and potential pitfalls from Dana as she talks with Angela about this essential but complex process.

Business Strategist and Coach, Anne Watson, helps female creative online entrepreneurs think like a business so they can inspire like a boss. This includes helping all your ideas take shape and turning them into a profitable signature offer, complete with a strategic roadmap to achieving your goals. In this episode, Anne and Angela dive into how to build confidence, strategies for creating a personal brand and steps to getting your business idea off the ground. #startupideas #businesscoach #fema...

Known as "The Atlanta Injector", Allie McAllister has been relentlessly pursuing her vision in aesthetics, and bringing women to the forefront of the industry through empowerment and education. Join us as Allie McAllister describes her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode we discuss getting out of our own way and the value of tenacity, as well as her motivation for launching the Cult Conference.