Colleen Kranz, a fractional CMO and growth coach, shares how she went from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, only to discover that success without freedom can become its own trap. We talk about burnout, building a business that supports your life, and why being "deep" may be a bigger advantage than moving fast.
Oct 19
52 min
Amy Hager’s origin story begins on the racetrack at age nine and winds through radio, nonprofit leadership, and consulting. In this episode, we talk about how curiosity and community shaped her path, why she believes business is one big experiment, and how she helps entrepreneurs grow from a place of joy.
Oct 12
45 min
Hady Méndez went from being taught to stay quiet as a child to leading equality work at Slack and founding Boldly Speaking. In this episode, we talk about how a 2023 layoff became the catalyst for her book, coaching, and speaking career, and why transforming silence into advocacy has become her greatest strength.
Oct 5
1 hr 1 min
Amanda Taylor went from bouncing between jobs to building a career in real estate investing and wealth strategy. In this episode, we talk about the moment she realized her identity no longer fit the expectations around her, how curiosity led her into finance, and why she believes women investing differently can change the world.
Sep 28
47 min
Kristina Cross and Brie Peña took very different paths through the dance world before joining forces as co‑founders of Elevation On Tour. In this episode, we talk about how a chance neighborhood connection turned into a career, why the “safe” choice isn’t always what it looks like, and how both women built businesses that prove dance can be a serious career.
Sep 21
1 hr 1 min
Urmi Hossain grew up in Italy to Bangladeshi parents, always feeling like an in‑betweener. In this episode, we explore how she defined her own cultural identity, discovered finance almost by accident, and embraced her guiding belief: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Sep 14
38 min
Ramona Baker went from a quiet Southern childhood to decades of nonprofit leadership. In this episode, we explore how a middle school field trip to The Miracle Worker sparked her love of theater, why teaching reshaped her leadership style, and how she’s now writing a book to help executive directors and boards work together more effectively.
Sep 7
44 min
Brandi Holder turned one of the hardest moments of her life into a catalyst for change. In this episode, we talk about standing at the podium for her husband’s eulogy while work calls buzzed on her phone, and how that painful disconnect reshaped her belief that peace and joy aren’t “someday” goals, but choices we make today.
Aug 31
52 min
Kristin Belden shares her journey from art school and early days in San Francisco to navigating the sudden collapse of a high‑growth startup. In this episode, we talk about how unexpected loss and uncertainty pushed her to start her own business, why curiosity matters more than having it all figured out, and how she now helps women bridge the gap between the work they want and the life they want to live.
Aug 24
54 min
Sales and logistics leader Deborah Newton shares her journey from childhood loss to building a career rooted in relationships. In this episode, we talk about the whirlwind of 2024; starting her own business, losing her mom, and navigating grief, plus how resilience, faith, and connection have shaped her path from aspiring attorney and investigative reporter to thriving in sales and logistics.
Aug 17
47 min
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