Powerful Ladies® Podcast

Episode 259: Natasha Hemmingway | Master Sales Coach

If you’re looking for a breakthrough in sales and want to transition from being afraid to sell to being excited to sell, this is the episode for you. Natasha Hemmingway is a master sales coach, teaching people how to sell from their heart and have a true connection with their product or service, their target audience, and the underlying significance of it all. In this episode, we cover a lot, so get your notebook and pen out because you’re going to want to take notes! 

Episode 258: Leia Vita Marasovich | Storyteller, Photographer + Videographer

Living in alignment with yourself starts with listening and having trust. Then, you're freed up to follow your passions, responding to what calls to you and allowing the universe to guide you. Leia Viat Marasovich has worked as an advocate, storyteller, photographer, and videographer, bringing all her passions together. You've witnessed her contributions in supporting well-known thought leaders such as Dr. Zach Bush, Rich Roll, and Julia Piatt. We cover everything from self trust to international adventures and even how your dream career can surprise you. This is one of my favorite conversations and episodes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 

Episode 257: Shennice Cleckley | Speaker, Podcaster, Author

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.

Episode 256: Stephani Clymer | Shop Common Threads

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.

Episode 255: Dr. Tierney Thys | NatGeo Explorer + Co-Founder Around The World in 80 Fabrics

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. 

Episode 254: Michelle Smith | Professional + Work-Life Balance Coach

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. 

Episode 253: Kristine Petterson | Mindful Parenting Evolution Founder

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. 

Episode 252: Shadi Sadeghi | Jungian Coach & Emotion Code Practitioner

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?

Episode 251: Louisa Schmolke | Artist of 3024, Architectural Designer, Illustrator

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. 

Episode 250: Anne Watson of Watson Ranch Vineyard, Watson Wellness & Anne Watson Content Development

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!

Episode 249: Melissa Cho | Creator of the HAAPI Hour Podcast

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.

Episode 248: Alyson Campbell | Founder of Heart & Soul PR

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. 

Episode 247: Sunny Bates | Founder, Author, Master Connector & Recruiter

Sunny Bates is a prime example of building a business around your zone of genius. Sunny’s zone of genius revolves around collecting, connecting and cultivating extraordinary people and relationships. When an organization committed to success and new ideas that can change the world is in the process of building their teams, they call Sunny. She’s a founder, entrepreneur, advisor, and author, and we would love to take a peek at her rolodex. In this conversation, we talk about hiring strategies, how to build networks that are both powerful and satisfying to you, and how one of her secrets is listening for what people really want vs what they say they want.

Episode 246: Dr. Molly Brinkmann | Veterinarian & TikTok Influencer

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened." Truth! As avid animal lovers here at Powerful Ladies, we were excited to have the animal and veterinary TikTok educator and influencer, Dr. Molly Brinkmann, join us for our latest episode. We discuss how she became a vet, what pet owners are doing wrong, and how she and her staff are handling her newfound TikTok fame.

Episode 245: Jean Oelwang | President Virgin Unite, Co-Founder Plus Wonder, Author of Partnering

There are so many opportunities to change the world and make a positive impact and it all starts with being curious about the people and the world around you. Jean Oelwang is proof.  As the president of Virgin Unite she’s leading the charitable arm of the Virgin empire, while also co-founding Plus Wonder and author of the book Partnering. Jean knows the coolest people, studies those who are making an impact, and brings people together with shared purpose and commitment to leave the planet a better place. In this episode, we talk about the power of partnerships, the importance of curiosity, and how a meandering life is perhaps even more purposeful than a well planned life.

Episode 244: Kassia Davis | Founder KADA + Owner PF Flyers

I loved this conversation because Kassia, not only an entrepreneur on a journey to build a portfolio of brands, is doing so in the footwear and apparel space that I love working in. She is the founder of KADA Apparel and the owner of PF Flyers, with a background in the family business, New Balance. We discuss what it means to build a brand, the risks one must take to be an entrepreneur, but most importantly to follow your dreams, and the important choices to make when leading product based businesses.

Episode 243: Christine Buzan | Content Creator & Posing Expert

Needing to look good in photos is no longer reserved for models and celebrities. Whether it's brand photography, your LinkedIn profile picture, your dating app photos, or even looking great in photos with friends and family, everyone needs to know how to pose well. This is also a super intimidating space! Christine Buzan has been sharing posing tips and tricks across social media, her courses, and blog to help everyday people and thought leaders take photos they're proud of.

Episode 242: Hayley Young, Rose Julian & Bhavishya Sharadhi of Curator Pictures

Women are changing filmmaking at so many levels. From Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Movie to the women-lead team at Curator in Seattle, their impact is undeniable.  I had the pleasure of talking with Hayley Young, Rose Julian, and Bhavishya Sharadhi about why they love film, their efforts to foster inclusivity from the teams they collaborate with to the content they produce, and how empathy and authenticity unveil the most profound and genuine stories.

Episode 241: Christina Spinazola | Mindset & Business Coach

After an accident, Christina Spinazola went from being an athlete and scientist to struggling to redefine herself, before discovering the transformative power of coaching. It had such a profound impact on her that she felt compelled to become a coach herself.  She now helps her clients in building self-trust through deep integrity work, revealing new choices they can make, and being an example herself of living a life in alignment with her own principles. I loved this conversation, which was filled with advice, inspiration, and a reminder that many things are truly within our reach. 

Episode 240: Emily Isenberg | Founder & Creative Director of Isenberg Projects

There are so many ways to be creative. Emily Isenberg, the founder and creative director of Isenberg Projects, is a great example of how combining all the things you care about - some of which, for her, mean creativity, community, the urban landscape, and supporting other creatives - can lead you to designing a business you truly love. It leads to interesting conversations about what leadership looks like when you're leading more of a collective than a team, developing skills that bring different perspectives together, and what happens when you're actually influencing the landscape you live in. We discuss all of that and more in today's new Powerful Ladies Podcast.