Best Linda Castro Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing the Final Flight of Captain Forrester 5:09

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A woman’s search for her father—a pilot who disappeared during a mission in Vietnam—collides with the fight over what we owe those who never returned from war. From the producers of "Viva Tejano," "America's Girls" and "Tom Brown's Body," and hosted by Texas Monthly writer Josh Alvarez, "The Final Flight of Captain Forrester" is out now. Texas Mont…

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She Leads LIVE Los Angeles April 24 & 25th DTLA 20:12

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Come out to She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES 2 for 1 tickets here: https://SheLeadsLA2025.eventbrite.com She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES is dedicated to women entrepreneurs like us that’s focused on stimulating important conversation and spurring decisive action so that we can achieve new heights in our businesses and our lives. She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES Con…

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Introducing TM Out Loud 2:34

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Subscribe to Texas Monthly Audio today for access to exclusive new audio productions based on the latest issue of the magazine, in our new podcast feed TM Out Loud. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio for more.By Texas Monthly

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Bonus: Making the Johnny Canales Documentary “Take It Away” 29:18

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Adrian Arredondo and Myrna Perez talk about getting to know the man at the heart of Tejano Hollywood’s golden age in their upcoming documentary, Take It Away.By Texas Monthly

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A latte with Claudia Costello 41:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Matisse chats with Claudia Costello, a senior account executive at 104 West and the community manager for The PR Habitat. About Claudia Costello Claudia Costello (she/her) is a senior account Executive at 104 West, a strategic communications firm in Denver. She is a (self-proclaimed) media relations expert passionate…

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Little Joe on Chasing Dark Clouds Away Through Song 46:31

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The "King of the Brown Sound" looks back on sixty years of recording Chicano music for progress, for healing, and for throwing a party.By Texas Monthly

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Elsa Garcia Was Finished With Tejano, Until the Stage Called Her Back 36:31

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For twenty-five years, La Primera Dama del Tejano was happy to leave the music behind. When she returned to performing last year, an arena of fans was still waiting.By Texas Monthly

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Veronique Medrano on Finding Her Voice Watching Johnny Canales 42:00

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The singer and archivist talks about forging a new path in tejano music while working to preserve its past.By Texas Monthly

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Sunny Sauceda on Finding His Sound Between Tejano and Texas Country 33:38

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Sunny Sauceda—"a rocker trapped in an accordion player's body"—talks about switching genres after forty years in tejano music.By Texas Monthly

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Exciting Changes Ahead: What’s Next for She Leads in 2025 6:44

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In this special episode of the She Leads Podcast, we’re setting the stage for an incredible 2025! Host Shirelle shares exciting updates about what’s to come, including new programs, a virtual event, and two live events in Los Angeles and New York. Tune in to hear how She Leads is gearing up to bring you more inspiring stories from women entrepreneu…

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How Linda Escobar Became the Queen of Conjunto 28:13

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The tejano music legend, who came up as a child star touring with her father, talks about building community around conjunto and taking the music around the world.By Texas Monthly

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Bold Moves for Women in Leadership: She Leads 2024 Recap & 2025 Preview 8:16

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"Together, we can do incredible things, and we need to build community to make it happen. The challenges we face are real, but women are awake and ready to change the world. She Leads Podcast hosted the amazing women and men who shared their leadership and entrepreneurial stories throughout 2024 showing us the inspiration to work towards our dreams…

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How to Leverage being a Podcast Guest for Business Growth with Jessica Rhodes 36:47

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When your message is seen and heard by the right people, it will grow your business Jessica Rhodes is the Founder of Interview Connections, a pioneering podcast guest booking agency, author, and podcaster. She wanted to build a life she wanted and she left a successful career in the non-profit to become a stay-at-home mom. Jessica has built Intervi…

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Joaquin Castro On the Power of Celebrating Latino Artists 32:02

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The San Antonio congressman talks about how nineties tejano helped him stay connected to home, and why recognizing Latino musicians is a matter of national importance.By Texas Monthly

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How Women Can Harness Our Authenticity for Business Success with Robin Hamilton 43:20

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If women truly knew our collective power, all the nonsense would have stopped a long time ago! Robin Hamilton is an Emmy-award-winning TV Host, Producer, Filmmaker, Moderator, and Speaker specializing in creating impactful narratives that inspire transformation. As the founder of ARound Robin Production Company, she produces compelling films for no…

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Max Baca On the Many Origins of Tejano Music 29:40

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The Grammy-winning bajo sexto player on playing with the Texas Tornados and carrying on conjunto music for the next generation. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more. For more Texas Monthly productions, visit texasmonthly.com/p…

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Backing Yourself and Others: Linda Duncombe on Advocacy, Compassion, and Leadership Success 34:37

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Join us for an inspiring She Leads Podcast episode with Linda Duncombe, former EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at City National Bank ("the bank to the stars"), who shares her remarkable journey from Australian banker to Hollywood Executive Producer. Her debut film "The Queen's Jewels" is a family adventure inspired by true historical events from 17…

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Eva Ybarra on Playing Conjunto Her Way 27:03

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The “Queen of the Accordion” on her many musical influences, and why she’s never been interested in playing music the way other people want.By Texas Monthly

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Breaking Barriers: How Women Are Leading with Capital Efficiency and Impact with Julie Castro Abrams 33:27

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It's time to embrace your power and influence, no longer worried about societal expectations. Julie Castro Abrams is an expert in board governance, investing, and is an experienced CEO, movement builder, and leader. As the CEO of How Women Lead, a network of over 24,000 women, she is dedicated to breaking ceilings for women both individually and co…

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El Dusty on Melting the Hearts of Tejano Music Haters 28:18

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This week’s guest, El Dusty, helped lead the revival and reinvention of cumbia, most notably with his 2018 debut album, Cumbia City. His influences, and his collaborators, are all over the map, but he’s fiercely loyal to Texas, and especially his hometown of Corpus Christi. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, a…

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Leading Through Chaos: Embracing Change in Business and Life 16:48

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Summary: Sometimes, the path to clarity begins in the chaos—trust yourself to find the order that’s waiting to emerge. We’ve all been navigating so much change recently, especially as women entrepreneurs. It’s clear that more than ever, we need to step up and help women-owned businesses break past barriers, especially when statistics are showing ho…

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Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva of Girl In A Coma and Fea, on Representing ‘Nerdy Cool’ San Antonio 37:37

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Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva, co-founders of the beloved San Antonio indie band, on the rewards of staying together and tejano music’s power to transcend language barriers. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more. For more Texas Mon…

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The Power of Healing with Oxygen: The Groundbreaking Future of Medicine Through Hyperbaric Therapy with Nicole Garrett 36:38

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Nicole Garrett, a certified hyperbaric technician (CHT), is the CEO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics and a recognized leader in hyperbaric medicine, with extensive experience in commercial diving, dive medicine, and hyperbaric therapy. She began her career at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), treating complex conditions like crush injuri…

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Bobby Pulido on Finding Stardom After Tejano's Golden Age 41:35

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The tejano music superstar on hit-making after the nineties golden age, the “profound sadness” in the industry after Selena’s death, and how he found his singing voice again. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more. For more Texa…

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Post-Election Reflections: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs, Profitability, and Making Change 25:58

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Having a role as a woman entrepreneur is powerful and can truly make change. Adrienne reflects on the recent U.S. election results and how the changing landscape could impact values, policies, and protections that matter deeply to so many of us. Now when mix of hope and concern is even more elevated, it is clear that women entrepreneurs should act …

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Unlocking Event Magic: How a Pro Emcee Transforms Your Event Experience with Quinn Conyers 38:17

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There is incredible power in amplifying women’s voices through speaking on stages and podcasts. Quinn Conyers is a founder of Speaking to Society and she transforms average events into epic experiences. As a professional corporate event emcee as well as a compelling keynote speaker. She shares her journey of discovering her talent for public speaki…

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Viva Tejano | Trailer 3:32

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Latin music is ascending in the U.S., and, in some surprising ways, much of the story behind the trend begins in Texas. On Viva Tejano, host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known tejano music fans about how the music has shaped their lives. It’s a nostalgic journey and a close look at the influences behind many of today’s …

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Building Confidence, Community, and Impact: How Women Can Support Each Other’s Success with Cate Luzio 40:12

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We have to build a bigger influence up, down, and across, in all of our relationships. Cate Luzio, the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform addressing and impacting the systemic challenges faced by women throughout their professional journeys. Luminary now includes a 22,000 sq. ft. space in NYC and a …

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Breaking Barriers and Redefining Womanhood: Merging Fashion and Impact with Mona Patel 57:22

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You don't have to be a certain brand of woman in order to deliver your message. Mona is the founder of Couture for Cause, a nonprofit organization using fashion to fundraise and raise awareness for girls’ education and empowerment worldwide. She shares her journey from childhood in India to the recent Met Gala, where she turned heads in a stunning …

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From Hustle to Flow: Authentic Business Strategies through Human Design with Mel McSherry 43:14

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When you start living in alignment with your design, everything feels lighter—opportunities come more naturally, and there's no longer a need to push or force things. Mel McSherry is a CEO, author, podcaster, business and life coach who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs align their lives and businesses by integrating human design with traditional bus…

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Delegate to Elevate: Entrepreneurial Finance and the Path to a Million-Dollar Company with Pam Jordan 40:35

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"It's not about what you make, it's about what you keep. You can be a $2 million company and broke, or a $650,000 company and rolling in the money." Pam, the CEO of Pivot Business Group, is a no-nonsense financial expert and speaker who specializes in analyzing and streamlining the back end of fast-growing companies, while efficiently creating more…

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Aligning Purpose with Passion: Building a Legacy in Business and Life with Michelle Charpentier 36:31

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"As women, we're always making excuses for why we can't do things for ourselves. But if you don't make the time, it won't ever happen." Michelle Charpentier brings over 15 years of diverse experience, from startups to luxury brands. She founded Charp Consulting with a mission to empower all brands to reach their full potential. She is a leadership …

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Pitching with Purpose: How to Craft a Winning Pitch Deck Story for Investors with Heather Lawver 39:46

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As your company's founder, you are Beyoncé, and your slides in the pitch deck are your backup singers. Heather Lawver, the founder and CEO of Ceemo.ai, has helped underrepresented founders raise over $172 million in venture capital. Heather shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from graduating high school at 12, launching her first startup a…

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How Venture Studios Propel Women Led Businesses with Melissa Wallace 34:55

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When you invest in women, you invest in all of humanity and the economy. Melissa Wallace is the CEO of Fierce Foundry and co-founder of Fivefoottwo Marketing. Melissa has more than 25 years of marketing experience across many different areas - B2B, consumer, and the creative agency world, with a focus on pioneering technologies and entertainment. I…

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Celebrating Consistency as the Key to Progress: Power of Community and Support at She Leads LIVE 2024 Conference 19:02

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The transformation happens with small and constant changes. Consistency is the key to success, and it is the backbone of this podcast, where we have hosted amazing women entrepreneurs every week for over a year without pause. It’s Adrienne’s labor of love, connecting women entrepreneurs and leaders, and helping listeners grow their businesses, mind…

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She Leads Live 2024: 10th Anniversary Conference for Women Entrepreneurs 35:54

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Join me for an exciting preview of the She Leads Live 2024 conference, celebrating our 10th anniversary! This two-day event in New York City is designed to inspire and connect high-level women entrepreneurs. Key highlights include: Dates: October 18-19, 2024 Location: Civic Hall, Union Square, NYC Features: Celebrity keynote speaker Interactive wor…

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The Power of Podcasts for Creating Genuine Connections and Business Growth with Michelle Glogovac 44:23

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Podcasting is a powerful tool for women business owners to share their stories and reach a targeted audience. Michelle Glogovac, a former corporate aviation executive, is a passionate podcaster, CEO and founder of the MLG Collective, a podcast PR agency, and the award-winning author of “How to Get on Podcasts." Michelle explains how she discovered …

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A latte with Katie Zeppieri 42:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Matisse chats with Katie Zeppieri, the founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, about all things branding. About Katie Zeppieri Katie Zeppieri is a 2x TEDx speaker, author, social influencer, media personality, and founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, an award-winning and fast-gr…

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She Leads LIVE 2024: The Conference for Women Entrepreneurs in NYC & Path to Financial Advancement 29:10

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Be inspired to take action at She Leads LIVE 2024 Conference for Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders! Women are programmed from the beginning about their societal roles, and many of these outdated notions need to stop so we can make bigger progress in our businesses and our lives as female founders. Don’t let these outdated messages and second guesses …

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A latte with Eugene Woo 35:15

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Send us a text In this episode, Matisse chats with Eugene Woo, the CEO of Venngage, about easy ways to create accessible documents while comparing the various platforms used today. About Eugene Woo As an engineer with a passion for visual storytelling, Eugene Woo recognized the challenges many faced in design. This inspired him to master infographi…

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She Leads LIVE 2024: A Decade of Amplifying Women's Entrepreneurial Voices 28:24

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Women are improving their communities and humanity. Adrienne Garland CEO of She Leads Media is introducing the upcoming She Leads Live 2024 conference, which will take place on October 18-19 in New York City at Civic Hall. The event is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs build strategic relationships, and gain practical life and business advic…

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A latte with Jacquie Severs 49:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Matisse chats with Jacquie Severs, Durham Region's Manager of Marketing and Tourism, about all things tourism PR. About Jacquie Severs Jacquie Severs is the Manager of Marketing and Tourism for the Regional Municipality of Durham's economic development and tourism division, known as Invest Durham and Durham Tourism. …

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Learn to Monetize Your Skills With Side–Gigs, with Christine Schaub 52:39

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Women are natural multitaskers and can benefit from monetizing their downtime if needed. Christine Schaub is the author of the book Queen of the Side Hustle: Unleashing Your Potential for Extra Income. She makes her living with six side gigs, including hosting the award-winning web series Come On Over. She co-authored the number one Amazon Best Sel…

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A latte with Linda Andross, ABC, MC 1:00:27

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Send us a text In this episode, Matisse chats with Linda Andross, ABC, MC, co-owner/managing partner of independent agencies APEX PR and ruckus Digital + Design, about all things PR today. About Linda Andross, ABC, MC Recognized by the G&M’s inaugural Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top 400 Growing Independent Companies, Linda is a Co-Owner/…

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How Women Can Master Business Exits with Carrie Kerpen 40:29

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Understanding how to build a sellable business is a game changer. Carrie Kerpen is the founder of The Whisper Group, an exit-readiness advisory firm dedicated exclusively to women-owned businesses. Carrie has built and sold one of the world's first social media agencies and has continued helping female founders build and sell their businesses and l…

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Financial Independence for Women: Making Smart Money Moves and Learning to Invest with Stephanie Xenos 41:10

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Don’t be afraid to take control of your financial life. Stephanie Xenos - Money Muse is a retired rocket scientist turned women's personal finance expert obsessed with helping women reach financial independence. She seeks to empower women of all ages and diverse backgrounds to jumpstart their journey toward financial freedom. Stephanie shares her l…

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How Well Being and Compassionate Therapy Helps Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Nathilee Caldeira 41:29

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Therapy is for everyone, including entrepreneurs, and not something to be ashamed of. Dr. Nathilee Caldeirais a licensed psychologist and the founder and CEO of Let's Talk Psychological Wellness. Dr. Caldeirashares her journey from emigrating from Guyana at 19 to becoming a successful psychologist in New York. She started studying business, but she…

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Inspiring Positivity Among Women and Underserved Communities with Kai Fuentes 45:46

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Your personality is in your business. Kai Fuentes is the President and Founder of Ebony Marketing Systems, Inc., a multicultural market research firm. With her experience in researching a broad perspective on African American consumer issues, from music, and health, to automobiles, she has specific cultural insights into the research arena, which f…

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Embracing Boldness and Asking For What You Want with Shira Yevin 38:56

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Shira Yevin, founder of Gritty in Pink, shares her journey as an entrepreneur, musician, and activist. In this latest She Leads Podcast episode, Shira discusses her mission to achieve gender equality in the music industry and the creation of an online marketplace - INPINK - which connects women working in all aspects of the music business with indu…

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The Power of Cultivating a High-Performance Team and The Right Mindset with Victoria Hajjar 46:48

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To have a successful business, the first person we need to learn to lead is ourselves. Victoria is the CEO of Ugli Ventures, a marketing consultancy for 6-figure female founders, and a podcaster. Victoria focuses on female entrepreneurs and optimizing sales and marketing strategies, team building and leadership development to establish sustainable,…