Fempreneur True Confessions Podcast

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, we sit down with Bri Alexander, a sound and energy healing practitioner, for a powerful conversation on transformation, grief, healing, and stepping into your soul’s purpose.Bri shares how an unexpected loss became the catalyst for deep self-discovery, leading her to move across the world to Taiwan. Through solitude, mindfulness, and the cultural immersion of a slower, more intentional lifestyle, she reconnected with her body, intuition, and purpose. Her journey is one of courage, healing, and realignment. This episode is filled with vulnerable truths, laughter, a few tears, and so many glimmers — those tiny, powerful reminders to keep going.What You'll Hear In This Episode:Bri’s story of transformation after miscarriage and emotional burnoutThe power of physically removing yourself to hear your own voiceLiving abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic and its unexpected spiritual giftsHow nature, Eastern medicine, and cultural values helped shape her healingReleasing guilt, embracing redirection, and trusting divine timingThe role of abundance mindset and learning to follow the “glimmer”Tools like Ikigai to uncover your soul’s unique purposeReleasing comparison and imposter syndrome as a daily practiceWhat real community and support actually looks likeJoin Bri’s email list to receive a Free Guided Soundbath You can find Bri online here:Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Other resources mentioned during the podcast:IKIGAI - Bri recommends doing everything in your power to make sure your work and life align with this teaching. She says, “You'll find so much fulfillment and happiness and work will rarely feel like work - the cliche is true!”Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions here: Spotify Website

In this powerful and deeply personal episode,we welcome back bestselling author, publisher, and speaker Lynda Sunshine West. Together, we explore the raw truths behind success—the struggles, healing, and self-discovery that don't make it into the highlight reels.Lynda shares how running away at age five and not being "rescued" shaped decades of self-doubt, people-pleasing, and fear—and how she reclaimed her worth by facing one fear a day for a year. The conversation dives into the damage caused by gaslighting, the inner work of rewriting personal narratives, and the radical act of vulnerability in leadership, business, and storytelling.Whether you’re writing a book, healing from trauma, or trying to rediscover your voice, this episode will remind you that your story is worthy, and sharing it can spark powerful connection and impact.Check out Lynda’s new Story Sculptor! Let the Story Sculptor help you write your book. Go to https://storysculptorgpt.com/ You can find Lynda online here:Website LinkedIn LinkedIn Business Page Instagram Facebook YouTube Other resources mentioned the podcast:Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima The Year Of Fears, Momentum: 13 Lessons From Action Takers Who Changed the WorldFind Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website Spotify

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Lora and Angelic sit down for a heartfelt, honest, and often hilarious conversation about gratitude, presence, slowing down, and noticing the moments that matter most. Instead of the polished holiday highlight reels we usually see, this episode explores the real stuff — the messy, beautiful, chaotic humanness of life, motherhood, business, and the ongoing journey of trying to be present while juggling a million things. Lora talks about actively choosing gratitude in a season of stress and transition, even when it feels hard. Angelic opens up about the importance of tiny moments, sacred pauses, and living in awe of the everyday. Together, they reflect on how gratitude changes our perspective, our relationships, our parenting, and even the way we speak to ourselves. This episode is warm, real, and deeply grounding — a perfect listen while cooking, driving, or catching a quiet moment this holiday week.Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions here: AnchorLinktree

Rachael Davila is a Virtual Assistant mentor, implementation strategist, author, and founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. A solo VA since 2005, she hired her first assistant in 2021. Straddling both sides of the VA/client relationship, she understands the struggles business owners face when seeking virtual support. Her mission is to guide business owners through the sometimes-scary but always-worth-it journey to find, hire, and work effectively with the right VA. She’s the host of Hey! Do I Need a VA? Podcast and author of the book by the same name.

In this deeply grounding and soul-nourishing episode, Rain Warfield returns to Fempreneur True Confessions with a powerful update on her life, spiritual evolution, and the profound transformation she’s undergone since her last visit.Rain shares how a deeply disruptive experience—walking away from a cult-like situation—led her into an intentional season of solitude, surrender, and rebuilding from her core. She opens up about developing true stability, rediscovering her roots, and returning to her purpose with more clarity than ever.We explore the embodiment of feminine and masculine energies, the cycles of rest and creation, the call to reconnect with nature, and what it means to root ourselves so deeply that life’s winds can’t knock us off center.Rain also shares her unexpected move from 70 acres of land to the city of Chicago, her upcoming multi-month stay in Japan, and the new regenerative, nature-inspired systems she’s helping leaders build inside their businesses.This episode is about transformation, resilience, feminine awakening, and learning to let Spirit lead—one rooted step at a time.Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions here: AnchorLinktree

Becky Whetstone, Ph.D., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author of I Think I Want Out: What to Do When One of You Wants to End Your Marriage, and creator of Marriage Crisis Management, a method that has guided thousands of couples through difficult relationship decisions. An Arkansas native with a Ph.D. from St. Mary’s University, Becky’s career spans journalism, teaching, and therapy, with features in HuffPost, Newsweek, and The London Times. Through her Little Rock-based telehealth practice, YouTube channel, and writing, she empowers individuals and couples to navigate love, loss, and growth with compassion and clarity.

We had a great conversation with Julia Brooks today! We talked about her beliefs around having an abundance mindset and trusting that there is more than enough to go around—for her, her clients, her peers, even her ‘competitors’. She shared that for her it means she doesn't have to grip or force anything to succeed. She can cheer other women on, give generously, and still hit every goal she sets. She believes that when you operate from abundance, you are able to show up in your full power—and attract ‘your’ people because of that energy. And we totally agree!Check out Julia’s FREE MASTERCLASS - Use the Nice Girl Method to Book 5-10 Sales Calls Per Week. You can find Julia online here:Instagram Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions here: SpotifyWebsite

We had a great conversation with Pat Miller this week! Despite suffering significant personal losses, including her mother, siblings, and husband, she has shown remarkable resilience and humor. Her story of strength and perseverance is chronicled in her award-winning, best-selling book "Kicking Karma's Ass," which details her professional and personal comeback. Miller's success and spirit exemplify her ability to not only survive but to flourish in the face of adversity. “A lot of people think karma is this thing where you’ve done something wrong, so something bad happens to you as a result. Basically, you get what you deserve. Wayne Dyer says, ‘How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.’ And that’s how I look at it - you are responsible for you.”In 2013, her eldest brother died unexpectedly. The following year her mother died and her husband was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. Then her father passed away in 2015 and the final blow was her husband succumbing to cancer in 2016. “It was the darkest hours of my life. I was literally in a daze and running on automatic pilot. The pain of those losses was unfathomable. But, I turned that anger at all of the losses into a determination to succeed. I had two sons to think about.”“Looking back on my personal and professional journey,...I was inspired…to write my book. I needed to make sense of all of my grief and wanted to inspire others who feel totally alone in restarting their lives. I decided to be vulnerable in telling my story – telling the whole truth, as raw as it might be. People need to know that personal transformation isn’t scary, but the circumstances behind them might be. And it’s okay. It’s all new territory, so it’s normal to be nervous. Don’t let that stop you. Ask for guidance. Look for signs. Follow the nudges. Whatever you are called to do, IS FOR YOU. For me that meant refusing to feel like a victim. I spent long nights, meditating and contemplating why such losses happened to me. I knew there had to be a reason why. I often say my husband was such a selfless man in his death. It allowed me to become the woman I was destined to be. I couldn't allow his death to be all negative. I had to find the positive. And that’s how I started to rebrand, reinvent and rebuild.”Pat’s ebook will be available for 99 cents starting later this week for the next two weeks for our listeners.  It's also available free to those who are Kindle Unlimited subscribers. https://www.amazon.com/KICKING-Karmas-Ass-Unbelievable-Perseverance/dp/B0BQ53YGJM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GPILNBYUKEHN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qYQoaJTICeLjMXrAXJBVcfdlpapo8zAYnh7Pwd54Ibo.hxi_ZMZuEByc7SSpQXeDUUz3gJqDQSo8FDh6Ju4gCbo&dib_tag=se&keywords=kicking+karmas+ass&qid=1760968226&sprefix=kicking+karmas+ass%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1You can find Pat online here:Website: https://patmiller.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatMiller11/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepatmiller11Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatMiller11Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions here: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftcpodcast Website: http://ftcpodcast.com/ 

Vernessa Hopkins is a seasoned Global Operations Executive with a distinguished career leading within Fortune 500 companies. With more than a decade of experience driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth in high-stakes environments, she has mastered the art of influence and leadership. Vernessa is the creator of The Influence Equation, a transformative framework that equips professionals with the tools to strengthen self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and persuasive communication. As a consultant and sought-after speaker, she empowers individuals and teams to unlock their potential, navigate complexity with confidence, and achieve lasting impact.

Chanel E. Martin is an award-winning chemical engineer turned serial entrepreneur, recognized for her impact in media, beauty-tech, and innovation. She is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Book Media, where she helps authors and brands publish manuscripts in as little as 30 days, and the author of Speak Up... We Deserve to Be Heard. Featured in outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, Essence, and BET, Chanel has a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs scale through storytelling and community building. Her latest venture, Her Beauty Regimen, is a marketplace dedicated to intentional, wellness-driven beauty routines. She also co-founded Myavana, the first AI-powered personalized haircare recommendation system for women of color. Across all her ventures, Chanel leads with a commitment to innovation, empowerment, and cultural impact.

In this insightful episode, Misty Mae joins us to talk about loneliness, walking the walk, and grief.  Misty shared how lonely entrepreneurship was for her, especially when she first started out, and how she struggled with it. How both her personal and professional networks were not always supportive of the things she was trying to accomplish, so she had to take a long and hard look at the people she kept around her in order to make sure she had the support and resources that she needed while trying to figure out how to build her business.Now, Misty walks the walk - if she shares with a client or colleague that "rest is productive" you better believe that is because it took her a while to realize it is true. Now, she prioritizes it for herself. Misty got very vulnerable about how the grief of losing her dog, in the midst of  trying to build her business, has been one of  the biggest challenges she’s had to face - and that she still struggles with it. She talked about how she figured out how to navigate through in a way that doesn't derail her entire day any longer.Be sure to get on Misty’s list to receive her Sunday Spark emails - they are short and sweet, but always relevant when they arrive. Misty also has a free guide to Get Your Poop In A Group! This is your no BS guide to get your sh*t together before you hire! You can find Misty online here:WebsiteFacebookInstagram:LinkedInAlignableOther resources mentioned during the podcast:Alignable (Business Networking Platform)Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions here: SpotifyWebsite

In this inspiring episode, Melissa Alexander shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to building a life of freedom, fulfillment, and purpose through entrepreneurship.Melissa opens up about the moment she realized that the traditional path — career, retirement plan, “success” by society’s standards — wasn’t bringing her joy. Through home business ownership, she discovered not just time and money freedom, but something even greater: emotional and spiritual abundance.💡 In this conversation, we explore:Breaking free from the corporate grind and rewriting your life storyHow Melissa’s mother inspired her to pursue business ownershipThe deeper meaning of abundance — peace of mind, happiness, and fulfilling relationshipsThe importance of persistence, patience, and vision when building your dreamsWhy it’s never too late to start over — including the story of Melissa’s mentor, Belinda Santor, who rebuilt her life and business at age 50 and created lasting successThis episode is a must-watch for anyone feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering if it’s too late to chase the life you really want.You can find Melissa online here:WebsiteAlignableLinkedInOther resources mentioned during the podcast:VA Connection with Belinda SandorStay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions here: SpotifyWebsite

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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into integrity — what it really means to live, work, and lead from a place of alignment.Integrity isn’t just about honesty — it’s about when your actions, words, and inner truth line up. It’s about creating boundaries, choosing clients and opportunities that match your values, and having the courage to disappoint instead of betraying yourself.We explore:Integrity as alignment → how to live in sync with your truth.Boundaries & integrity → why saying “no” can be one of the most powerful yes’s to yourself.Integrity in business → choosing aligned clients, projects, and partnerships (even if it means turning others down).The ripple effect → how one woman standing in her integrity gives others permission to do the same.Courage & authenticity → why integrity requires bravery and the willingness to take the harder road.We also asked:Where in our lives do we feel fully in integrity right now?What helps us return to our center when life pulls us off course?So, where in YOUR life do you feel fully in integrity right now? And what helps YOU return to your center when life starts life-ing? We’d love to hear from you!Our biggest takeaway? Living in integrity means choosing alignment over approval — even when it’s hard. What was your biggest aha from today’s episode?Other resources mentioned during the podcast:Jen Kem’s Book: Unicorn Team Aly Berthiaume’s monthly writer’s circle - check out Ally’s website, connect with her on her social channels, and subscribe to her newsletter for the inside scoop! Angelic’s monthly women’s circle for business - join us each month for this free one-hour women’s circle for business owners! Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions here: Spotify: Website:

Meet Kash: She served as the chief financial officer for Icon Foods soon moving into theCEO role (as of May 10, 2024). She oversees the financial operations, reporting, and compliance of these organizations, as well as drives their growth and profitability. She has a strong background in legal matters, such as acquisition negotiation, trademark applications, regulatory compliance, and contract drafting, which enables her to handle complex and diverse transactions and issues. She currently holds an MBA degree from Eastern Washington University, with a focus on accounting and finance, to further enhance her skills and knowledge in this field. In her free time, she loves to be with her family, spend time outdoors, and golf.Social Media Handles: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kash-rocheleau-a0678528/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/icon_foods/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kashrocheleau

Gözde Brake Guia, aka Goz, is the Cofounder of PodWritten, a podcast booking agency for health and wellness businesses. She started her career as a teacher and then became a content writer and editor for a PR company. In 2024, driven by a desire for freedom, she and her husband launched PodWritten despite having no prior business or sales experience. But Goz embraced the unknown and decided to learn and grow along the way. Today, through PodWritten, she helps health and wellness brands secure interviews on top podcasts and teaches them about strategic storytelling. Fluent in Turkish, English, and Spanish, she’s been featured in top-tier publications like Entrepreneur and Forbes Centroamerica.

Amy Babish helps people who have tried everything and still feel stuck in their health, their marriage, or the impact they know they’re meant to have. She gets to the root, working with ancestral patterns, soul‑level assignments, the body itself, and even the home and land they live on.For over twenty years, Amy has guided visionaries, executives, founders, and high‑impact leaders to release what was never theirs to carry and live with clarity, connection, and a wider kind of freedom.Her expertise is rare and deeply integrative, shifting what once felt immovable.She is also the host of The Soulful Visionary podcast, where she guides guests through live sessions that reveal what’s ready to end and what’s ready to emerge.

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Marta Mielcarek – designer, mentor, international speaker, and CEO of Glitter Key – to explore what it really means to align purpose with profession and build a business (and a life) you love.Marta shares her deeply personal journey of losing everything – her company, her contracts, even coffee shop job applications – and how that rock-bottom moment became the catalyst for radical transformation. She reveals the powerful mindset shift that allowed her to stop “painting dead grass green,” release scarcity thinking, and invite true abundance into her life.We dive into:💡 Abundance Mindset – what it means and how to actually embody it💡 Resilience Through Rejection – learning to trust redirection instead of forcing what’s not working💡 Radical Thought Control – staying focused when life feels chaotic💡 Grounded Growth – being honest with yourself without faking positivity💡 Collaboration Over Competition – why Marta sees herself as her only real rivalMarta’s story is a powerful reminder that your worth doesn’t come from your income, your partner, or outside validation – it comes from you. If you’re navigating a tough season in life or business, this episode will inspire you to trust yourself, stay grounded, and keep moving forward.Freebies for You:Marta is giving away two free e-books to help you start or grow your startup with intention and create a pitch deck that investors will actually connect with. https://www.glitterky.com/ebooks You can find Marta online here:Website: https://www.samoradosc.pl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samoradosc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579017674902 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-mielcarek/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/46BYX3fdj8hI6SN9ajprWw?si=ff3f381b085a4da4 Other resources mentioned the podcast:Jordan B. Peterson https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/ Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website: ftcpodcast.com  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WOF3zbBXXrRtQlNPn7ADF

We had such a fun conversation with Cristel on this episode of the podcast. Who said business has to be boring and serious? Not Cristel Sias that’s for sure! Cristel shared her story and powerful business insights with us about: Her philosophy around competitionBeing a college drop outWhat her work playlist is likeThe story of resilience that inspired her And the one piece of advice she’d give her younger selfYou can find Cristel online here:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookOther resources mentioned during the podcast:Lo Fi Afro Beats Playlist - we listen on Spotify, but search wherever you listen  Bobbi Humphrey - Black and Blues  - we listen on Spotify, but search wherever you listen The Art Of Possibilities by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions here: SpotifyWebsite:

During Charity’s episode we hit it harder than burnout at a board meeting! Charity and Angelic got heart-to-heart about: How she made the shift from corporate shackles to freedom and abundanceHow an abundant mindset isn’t just about monetizing and money, it’s about freedom and access to opportunities and options to live at your most fulfilledHow we dial into our goals and hold ourselves accountable through the pitfalls, stumbling blocks and mental gremlins. How coaches and mentors have helped usOvercoming corporate burnout and entrepreneurial burnout - it’s a thing!Normalizing mental fitness, talking about depression Taking our power back, getting clear on our goals, and reaching for the stars is a choice and that is our superpower. We all have choice!Resilience as a choice and an amazing gift that we all havePhew! Yes, it was a power-packed episode, folks! So, be sure to stop by her website to download her free books and take her up on her Free Clarity Call! https://charitybrown.biz/ You can find Charity online here:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTube PodcastOther Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:The Dark Side of the Light Worker (book) Rachel Rodgers’ Book We Should All Be Millionaires LIsa Nichols Profit First Allen Knight (Coach)Sam Ovens (Coach) Firewalker Convention Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions here: SpotifyWebsite