Best Angello Podcasts (2025)

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Sarah Angello: The Startup Founder Rebuilding Trust in Philanthropy 49:31

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Send us a text Most people donate because they want to help. Few ever find out what actually happens to their money. Philanthropy has a trust problem. Nonprofits have a transparency problem. Donors want clarity but rarely get it. And donor-advised funds have become a quiet holding place for billions of untapped charitable capital. After fifteen yea…

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Rachael Wonderlin: How She Built a Thriving Consulting Business, Broke Out of Her Niche, and Learned to Trust Her Gut 46:22

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Send us a text Rachael Wonderlin built a national dementia consulting firm from a Tumblr blog, three Johns Hopkins books, and a decade of hands-on work inside senior living communities. But the real story is what she learned along the way about boundaries, burnout, and trusting her intuition long before the data caught up. In this conversation, Rac…

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Kristin Heideman: How I Built a Lifestyle Business, Walked Away From the Scale-at-All-Costs Trap, and Found Success on My Own Terms 49:39

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Send us a text Kristin Heideman spent more than twenty years working inside the insurance industry before she realized she was ready to build something of her own. When she was let go from a job she excelled in, she walked into Best Buy the next morning, bought a laptop, registered her business the day after, and stepped into a version of her caree…

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Amanda DuBois: How She Built a Successful Law Firm After Being Told She Would Fail 50:18

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Send us a text Amanda DuBois was once told she was nothing more than a doctor’s wife who should stop dabbling at the law. Instead of shrinking, she built one of Washington’s longest standing women owned law firms, created a workplace that supports and mentors women, founded a nonprofit that has helped change more than twenty five state laws, and be…

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How to Build a Brand That Blooms: Ashley King on Letting Go, Leveling Up, and Creating Brands That Convert 53:09

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Send us a text What happens when a fashion designer and magazine editor turns her creative eye toward helping women entrepreneurs grow their brands and themselves? Ashley King, founder and CEO of BLOOM Virtual.co, joins Aggie and Cristy to share how she built a thriving creative agency that helps women step into their next level of growth with conf…

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Burn It Down and Build It Better: Sarah Noel Block on Confidence, Clients, and Control 42:00

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Send us a text In this Season 4 episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Sarah Noel Block, founder of Tiny Marketing, to talk about what happens when you stop playing small and start building a business that actually fits your life. Sarah shares how she went from being laid off in 2008 to creating a thriving solo business…

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From the Fairway to the Field: Jenn Harris on Reinvention, Leadership, and Owning Every Pivot 46:28

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Julie Smolyansky: Building Lifeway Foods, Leading with Resilience, and the Power of Gut Health 45:37

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Send us a text At just 27 years old, Julie Smolyansky became the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded company when she stepped into leadership at Lifeway Foods in 2002. What began as her family’s immigrant dream has grown into the dominant kefir brand in the U.S., with revenues projected at over $185 million in 2024 and distribution across the …

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From Pathology to Purpose: Angela Zeng on Building Karviva and Bringing Ancient Wisdom to Modern Wellness 51:09

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Send us a text Angela Zeng, PhD, MBA, is the founder and CEO of Karviva, an award-winning wellness beverage company that blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern nutritional science. A pathologist by training, Angela immigrated from China to the U.S., built her own factory in St. Louis when co-packers couldn’t support her unique formulations…

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From Teacher to Tech Leader: Jennifer Dulski on Resilience, Leadership, and Building Connected Teams 51:00

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Send us a text Jennifer Dulski’s career journey is anything but linear. She started as a high school teacher, moved into the nonprofit world, and went on to hold executive roles at Yahoo, Google, Facebook, and Change.org. Today she is the Founder and CEO of Rising Team, a platform that equips managers with the tools to build trust, connection, and …

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Scaling Impact, Breaking Silos: How Anne Marie Dougherty Built a $40M Force for Veterans 49:50

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Send us a text Anne Marie Dougherty is the CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, where she has led the organization from $4.3 million to nearly $40 million in annual revenue. With no formal business training, she built a high-performing, data-driven nonprofit by applying principles from the for-profit world and building long-term partnerships with co…

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Burn the Playbook: How Kate Wolff Built Four Companies, Raised Millions, and Rewrote the Rules 49:06

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Send us a text Kate Wolff walked away from big agency life with no safety net and built four companies from the ground up. Lupine Creative. No Sheep Studios. Do the WeRQ. LumiTerra. Each one different. Each one intentional. And each one pushing against the industry norms she was told to follow. In this episode, Kate tells the truth about launching …

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From Best Kept Secret to Booked Out: The Visibility Playbook with Christina Lenkowski 46:40

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Send us a text What if the real ROI of being on a podcast isn't the interview itself, but the relationships that come afterward? In this high-energy, straight-talking episode, we sit down with Christina Lenkowski, founder of Publicity by Christina, to hear how she transformed her PR background into a niche agency that helps women entrepreneurs get …

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Beyond the Highlight Reel: Yuki Bi on Cross-Cultural Growth, Resilient Leadership, and Owning Your Weakness 48:11

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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, we sit down with Yuki Bi, global advertising executive and co-founder of Helios Worldwide. Yuki shares how her journey from a Canadian ad intern to leading a private equity-backed global consultancy has been shaped by risk, reinvention, and relentless self-awareness. This conversation goes…

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Pinterest as a Business Powerhouse: From Hustle to Freedom with Laura Rike 48:45

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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Laura Rike, Pinterest strategist and founder of SimplyPintastic®, shares her incredible journey from a burned-out VA to a thriving CEO leveraging Pinterest to create sustainable business growth. Laura’s story is a testament to the power of smart strategies, overcoming obstacles…

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From Elephant Handler to Software CEO: Betting on Yourself with Libby DeLucien 35:33

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Send us a text What do Asian elephants, a messy divorce, a housecleaning hustle, and a tech company have in common? Libby DeLucien. In this episode, Libby shares her unapologetically bold journey from growing up in a family of elephant handlers to becoming a serial entrepreneur and systems expert. She opens up about the real reason she started her …

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How a Real Estate Broker Became a Tech Founder; and Why Women Need to Do It Too 39:24

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Send us a text Lisa Troyano-Ascolese is not your average real estate broker. She’s a serial entrepreneur, tech founder, podcast host, and unapologetic advocate for women building their own path to freedom. In this powerful conversation, Lisa shares her evolution from ad sales exec to real estate powerhouse, and the pivotal moment when her CEO told …

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When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Dana Hargus Uses Biofeedback to Heal Dysregulated Kids and Burned Out Adults 50:09

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Send us a text Dana Hargus has spent the last 25 years helping kids and families find real relief when nothing else seems to work. In this conversation, she shares how her personal journey as a foster parent led her to build one of Oklahoma’s most innovative counseling practices, where biofeedback is the foundation. Dana explains how overstimulatio…

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Keep Your Eye on the Horizon: Kathy Eberwein on Leading with Integrity, Going Global, and Building Real Impact 43:58

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Send us a text Kathy Eberwein is the founder and CEO of Global Edge Group, one of the first woman-owned recruitment agencies serving the global energy industry. From managing multimillion-dollar engineering projects to building a workforce of over 1,000 people across 18 countries, Kathy’s journey is rooted in resilience, values, and bold decisions.…

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Making Justice Personal: Liz Frederick on Leading With Purpose at Avenues for Justice 38:29

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Send us a text What does it mean to lead with authenticity in a system built to overlook you? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Elizabeth “Liz” Frederick, the Executive Director of Avenues for Justice: a nonprofit that's been disrupting the incarceration pipeline in New York City for nearly five decades. Liz shares her deeply personal jour…

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Permission Granted: Championing Women in Business, Sport, and Self 45:16

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Send us a text Thayer Lavielle is the Managing Director of The Collective at Wasserman, where she leads a global practice dedicated to driving investment in women in sports, entertainment, and music. In this episode, Thayer walks us through her nonlinear path—starting in journalism, moving into brand marketing and motorsports, and ultimately buildi…

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From C-Suite to Global eCommerce Mentor: Marissa Rodriguez on Redefining Success 53:16

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Send us a text Corporate life gave Marissa Rodriguez a title but not the freedom she craved. After a sudden layoff in 2015, she chose a different path that led her to build a powerful eCommerce consulting business, generate over $100 million in client revenue, and eventually relocate to Greece. In this episode, Marissa shares her journey from fashi…

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Breaking the Mold: Min Ju Kim on Golf, Glam, and Grit in Business 49:51

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Send us a text Summary Min Ju Kim, founder of Zasin, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from D1 golfer to multi-venture entrepreneur. Born in South Korea and raised across three countries, Kim brings global perspective, grit, and creative vision to her mission of empowering women through sportswear, self-expression, and storytelling. …

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Pause, Reflect, Move Forward: How Holly Oldham Turned Cleaning into a Catalyst for Change 39:20

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Send us a text Holly Oldham built a luxury cleaning business out of grit, grief, and one life-changing poem. After leaving a toxic marriage with just $100 in her wallet, Holly didn’t just survive, she created PRMF Cleaning (Pause Reflect Move Forward) and redefined what success looks like on her own terms. Today, she’s a sought-after house manager,…

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Building SoulTech by Bridging Science and Spirit with Crystal Cassidy 42:44

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Send us a text What happens when a biotech executive follows a spiritual calling and decides to build a new kind of wellness app? You get SoulPod. In this conversation, Crystal Cassidy shares how her decades-long career in pharmaceutical science, combined with a lifelong meditation practice and a near-death experience, led her to create a platform …

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Stronger Together: How Brittany Smith and Janki Patel Built a Scalable Pediatric Therapy Business from Scratch 44:23

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Send us a text Brittany Smith and Janki Patel are the powerhouse duo behind Jump Ahead Pediatrics. What started as a shared dream between two burned-out therapists became a multi-state staffing agency serving schools with over 100 employees. In this episode, they walk us through how they bootstrapped their way from a $250 rental space to building a…

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Leadership Without Apology: How Christiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker Are Building and Leading in Tech 42:21

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Send us a text Christiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker are VPs at StackAdapt. Christiana leads brand and communications. Becky leads growth marketing. Together, they’ve helped shape the company’s marketing strategy, scale its team, and build a culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and equity. In this episode, they talk about what it means to lea…

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Free Your Voice, Transform Your Life: Julia & Maddy of Sing to Thrive 45:24

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Send us a text What if the key to healing, happiness, and confidence was already inside you—and all it needed was a song? In this powerful conversation, Julia Williamson and her daughter Maddy Monacelli of Sing to Thrive share how singing and sound can rewire the brain, release trauma, and reconnect us to our most authentic selves. Julia opens up a…

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Just Get Up: Dr. Ishnella Azad’s Journey from Psychiatry to a Billion‑Dollar Real‑Estate Empire 42:03

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Send us a text Brilliant scientist, neuro‑psychiatrist, amputee, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ishnella “Ish” Azad has never met an obstacle she wouldn’t charge. Growing up in a family of Sikh real‑estate investors, Ish juggled three science degrees at the University of Houston while co‑founding 5Rivers Commercial Real Estate with her father. After …

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From TV Screens to Tech Dreams: Gunjan Saini Bradshaw's Journey of Grit, Growth, and Global Impact 40:56

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Send us a text Business did not come kindly to Gunjan Saini Bradshaw and that is exactly what shaped her into the powerful entrepreneur she is today. From her beginnings as a TV and radio host in India to co-founding a thriving tech company across India and the United States, Gunjan's story is one of bold pivots, resilience and redefining leadershi…

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From Shark Tank to Short Term Rentals: Jayla Siciliano on Funding, Burnout, and Rebuilding on Her Terms 39:27

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Send us a text 🔥 Episode Summary Jayla Siciliano knows what it feels like to chase the dream, hit burnout, and completely rebuild. After raising half a million dollars without connections, surviving a product launch disaster, and landing a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban, she walked away from it all to create something that actually supports her li…

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More Than a Restaurant: Blair Pietrini on Building a Legacy of Love, Loss, and Pizza 42:32

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Send us a text In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Blair Pietrini, co-founder of Pietrini Pizza Napoletana and longtime community advocate, for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Blair shares her powerful story of launching a dream with her husband, losing him just ten months after opening their re…

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Delight in the Limelight with Linda Ugelow: Uncovering and Releasing the Root of Speaking Anxiety 45:29

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Send us a text Fear of public speaking doesn’t show up out of nowhere. In this deeply honest and uplifting conversation, Linda Ugelow joins us to share her journey from stage performer with intense speaking anxiety to a sought-after confidence and vocal coach. Linda helps entrepreneurs and professionals get comfortable being seen and heard, whether…

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From Contracts and Candy to CEO: Building Businesses (and Balance) with Lakeisha Robichaux 38:29

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Send us a text What happens when you mix childhood hustle, a deep commitment to faith, and two decades of leadership experience? You get Lakeisha Robichaux—CEO of Chief of Minds and a total force in the HR and business strategy space. In this episode, Lakeisha walks us through her journey from selling candy in middle school to building a thriving H…

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The Brown Way to Money: Rewriting Financial Stories with Alejandra Rojas 44:46

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Send us a text What happens when a financial whiz kid grows up, burns out, and then decides to redefine the rules of money entirely? You get Alejandra Rojas—entrepreneur, money mentor, and founder of Brown Way to Money. In this episode, Alejandra shares her powerful story of growing up around ledgers and invoices, her Wall Street dreams, and the wa…

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From the PR Frontlines: Alexandria Hammond on Owning Her Story and Shaping Brand Narratives 50:26

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Send us a text Alexandria Hammond knows what it takes to make a brand stand out. A seasoned PR strategist and founder of BrandNEWS PR Consulting Firm, Alexandria has spent two decades crafting compelling stories, managing high-profile events, and ensuring her clients stay ahead of the media curve. From leading PR campaigns for major brands—includin…

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Mastering Your Finances: Melissa Armstrong on Building Stronger Businesses Through Accounting & Advisory 42:11

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Send us a text Numbers don’t have to be intimidating, and Melissa Armstrong is here to prove it. As a CPA, fractional controller, and founder of SteadyHand Accounting & Advisory, Melissa helps business owners streamline their accounting processes, gain financial clarity, and make smarter decisions. In this episode of Badass Women in Business, we di…

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Ridding the World of Lazy Leadership: Julie Holunga on Direct Communication, Trust, and Taking Control of Your Career 50:54

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Send us a text Julie Holunga is on a mission to rid the world of lazy leadership. With decades of experience coaching high-performing professionals, she knows what it takes to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and build trust. In this episode, Julie dives into the importance of strong leadership language, why conflict is necessary for …

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Scaling with Purpose: Coco Sellman on Building High-Impact, High-Growth Businesses 42:19

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Send us a text In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Coco Sellman, a five-time founder and impact investor, shares her powerful insights into building businesses that achieve exponential growth through purpose-driven leadership. From founding and scaling her healthcare business, Allumé, to navigating its merger and successful exi…

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Fearless & Financially Empowered: The Truth About Scaling to a Million-Dollar Business with Madeline Reeves 51:53

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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, we sit down with the unstoppable Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry. A fierce advocate for equity, transparency, and financial empowerment, Madeline shares her unfiltered journey—from struggling to balance ambition with life, to building a million-dollar business without th…

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Revolutionizing Women’s Health: Dr. Sara Naseri’s Mission to Unlock the Power of Menstrual Blood 35:42

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Send us a text For centuries, menstrual blood was dismissed as waste—until Dr. Sara Naseri dared to challenge the status quo. As the co-founder and CEO of Qvin, she is leading the charge in revolutionizing women’s healthcare through non-invasive, accessible diagnostics using menstrual blood. In this episode, Dr. Naseri shares her 10-year journey fr…

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Breaking Barriers in Clean Energy: How Virginia Klausmeier is Reshaping the Future of Manufacturing 43:40

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Send us a text Virginia Klausmeier, CEO and Founder of Sylvatex, is on a mission to revolutionize high-tech manufacturing and clean energy. With a background in chemistry and engineering, she’s driving sustainable solutions for battery materials while advocating for more women in leadership roles in STEM. In this episode, Virginia shares her journe…

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Trusting Your Gut: How Intuition Can Elevate Your Business and Life with Serin Silva 46:10

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Send us a text Can intuition and corporate strategy work together? Serin Silva has spent her career proving that they can. With a background in Fortune 500 leadership, digital innovation, and high-stakes advertising, Serin built a name for herself launching multi-million-dollar brands and solving complex business problems. But it wasn’t until she f…

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Building a Brand While Balancing It All: Allison Herman’s Journey from Full-Time VP to Entrepreneur 42:35

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Send us a text Starting a business doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing leap—it can be a strategic and intentional process. In this episode, we sit down with Allison Herman, the powerhouse behind Dragonwing, an activewear brand dedicated to empowering young girls through sport and style. Allison shares her journey of acquiring and scaling a brand w…

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The 3 C’s of Success: Community, Connection & Collaboration with Rochel Marie Lawson 56:43

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Send us a text Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about building the right community, making meaningful connections, and collaborating with the right people. Rochel Marie Lawson knows this better than anyone. As the first woman to own a minority-run telecom installation company in the U.S. and the founder of Blissful Living 4 U, Rochel ha…

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The Fight for Animal Rights: Cheryl Leahy’s Mission to Transform the Future of Farming 47:48

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Badass Women in Business, Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, takes us deep into the world of animal advocacy. Cheryl shares how her organization is using undercover investigations, legal strategies, public outreach, and farmer transition programs to challenge factory farming and promote…

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Building Wealth with Purpose: Denise Sarkor’s Holistic Approach to Financial Planning 44:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Denise Sarkor, Liberian-American financial advisor and principal of Sarkor Financial Advisors, shares her inspiring journey from being a refugee to becoming a trailblazer in wealth management. Denise talks about the importance of holistic financial planning, overcoming limiting beliefs, an…

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Mastering Marketing and Life: Amber Gaige on Building Businesses with Purpose 43:59

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Send us a text Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing and author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook, joins us to share her entrepreneurial journey, marketing expertise, and insights on balancing work and family. From scaling a lead-generation company to building a second business centered on intentionality, Amber’s story is a testament to …

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From IT to Spas: Kimmy Powell’s Passion-Powered Journey 47:44

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Send us a text Kimmy K. Powell is a powerhouse entrepreneur who’s built and scaled multiple seven-figure businesses across diverse industries, from IT and industrial flooring to luxury spas. In this episode, Kimmy shares her journey of reinvention, her philosophy of intentional living, and the lessons she’s learned through successes and failures. T…

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Heather Lee: Empowering Women Through Psychedelic-Assisted Healing and Retreats 39:40

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Send us a text On this episode of Badass Women in Business, we’re diving into a world of healing, transformation, and empowerment with Heather Lee, founder of Medicine Woman Retreats. Heather is a trailblazer in the field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, one of Colorado’s first certified practitioners, and a seasoned mental health therapist w…