Powerful Ladies® Podcast

Everyone wants to do good, make a positive impact, and help people; it's core to our DNA as humans. Often, as entrepreneurs, we start down one path to fulfill this purpose only to realize that we can make that same impact in so many ways. Shennice Cleckley knew she wanted to feed people. She started as a baker and dessert entrepreneur; now, she's feeding people with words, inspiration, and teaching them how to find self-worth and abundance.

So many of us have dreamed of having a boutique shop. Today’s guest, Stephani Clymer, had that dream too and has proven that a classic brick-and-mortar independent retail shop can thrive in today’s digital shopping age. In this episode, we discuss pivoting to follow your dreams and staying in alignment with yourself, how to create a great team, and why communities and customer service go hand in hand.

How do we only work on projects we love? How do we find time for everything that matters to us? How do we avoid getting overwhelmed by the state of things? I begin by seeking advice from someone whose accomplishments seem to span multiple individuals or lifetimes, yet who remains simultaneously happy and vivacious. That person is our esteemed guest on today’s new Powerful Ladies Podcast, Dr. Tierney Thys. She’s a marine biologist, National Geographic explorer, filmmaker, marathon runner, activist, and co-founder of Around the World in 80 Fabrics. In this episode we dive into how she has accomplished so much, what motivates her, how she stays centered and what actions she wishes everyone would take.

I’ve been lucky to work with some incredible people, particularly some incredible women, and Michelle Smith is one of those women. It was inspiring to work alongside her at one of our past companies because we were in flow. We were making the important happen and the unimportant go away, and doing our best to make the lives of our team members easier. Plus, it was fun! Crazy idea in corporate life. Since we’ve both gone our separate ways, it doesn’t surprise me at all that Michelle has launched Michelle Smith Coaching to support professional women find success and work-life balance. In this episode, we dive into all the ways that there is still room for equality, why women still need extra support to thrive (despite 2023 being a record for women in business), and why there is so much room for all of us to support each other.

Like many areas of life today, there are a lot of opinions about how to be the best parent and how to best take care of yourself as a parent. It’s overwhelming. Kristine Petterson has always cared about taking care of the world around her. When she became a parent herself, she realized that there was so much opportunity to give parents peace of mind while nourishing themselves and their babies. That’s why she created Mindful Parenting Evolution, a place where exhausted parents can work with a sleep consultant, learn healthy boundaries, and focus more on enjoying the journey of parenting. In this episode, we cover everything from healthy best practices for new parents, making big impacts in your local community, why you should give up wanting to lose weight to get your energy back, and how to feel good about putting yourself first.

We all want and crave peace. Peace comes from transformation, and the only way to achieve true transformation is to navigate through our emotions, exploring the darker aspects of ourselves and embracing our shadows. Shadi Sadeghi, a Jungian coach and Emotion Code practitioner, skillfully guides clients through this process. Essentially, she holds your hand as you journey through your darkness to reach your brightest light. In this episode, she breaks down the Jungian approach, what we are truly here to experience, and explores what is truly possible. Are you ready to awaken to your power?

Louisa Schmolke broke into the international art scene thanks to her 1.6x1.6m Grid of Memories artwork entitled '3024' featured in the Royal Scottish Academy 197th Annual Show. Like many artists, she’s been working hard for a long time building her craft and following her own winding way. From architecture school to working full time to covid derailing her plans to move to the US, she’s been boldly trusting herself in choosing her next step. Unlike many artists, she’s using the practical skills from her architecture training to blend creating art that inspires her. She leads by thinking about how the audience will interact and receive each piece. Her winning formula is creating recognition across many creative spaces, a strong social media following, and new doors that keep opening for her.

There are people you meet and you instantly know they are someone you are drawn to meet, know and learn about. Anne Watson is one of those people for me. After meeting her briefly at a wine tasting event, I instantly knew I had to have her on the podcast and this episode is simply delightful. She’s a gentle force of energy with such a welcoming spirit. She’s been stepping into a new phase of her journey, sharing what she’s learned from losing her husband to cancer, being a single mom supporting her son’s passion for music, and running three businesses on top of all the feelings, changes and newness. I’m so excited for you to meet her and experience a bit of her wisdom. Enjoy!

There are so many ways to live life. Some parts are within your control, while others are beyond your influence. Today’s guest, Melissa Cho, is bravely navigating the path of life and pursuing what resonates with her. After working for established media brands, she has transitioned to freelance work, taking on various roles and creating passion projects such as her podcast, HAAPI Hour. These endeavors have opened doors she never could have imagined. Is it easy? Hell no, but she is growing wiser and funnier along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her, our conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it too.

Running our own business can be overwhelming in so many ways. The key to transitioning from surviving to thriving is to switch from prioritizing others to prioritizing yourself. In this episode, I sit down with Alyson Campbell, the founder of Heart & Soul PR based in Los Angeles. We talk about how to choose dream clients, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and how to build a business that keeps your heart and soul front and center.