In this episode of Living Boldly, How to Break Your Income Ceiling Without Burning Out, Kayla Hodges gets real about income plateaus, why “work harder” often makes things worse and why so many sales tactics were never designed with women in mind. From the male-dominated origins of modern sales to how women’s brains and bodies respond under pressure, Kayla explains why the grind leads to exhaustion instead of growth. She shares her own story of hitting the same number month after month, stacking activity, and still feeling behind, then the shifts that created consistent revenue without sacrificing energy, boundaries, or joy. Book Your Free Roleplay With Our Team: https://www.elitesaleswomen.com/roleplayFollow Kayla: IG + TikTok @kaylalivingboldlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges breaks down the truth about why traditional sales training leaves women burned out, broke, and doubting themselves. From the history of sales being designed by men for men to the neuroscience of how women’s brains actually work under pressure, Kayla exposes why selling like a man is the fastest road to exhaustion. She shares her own story of grinding in high-stress sales environments, the biology behind why women burn out faster, and how shifting into a feminine, brain-based sales style changed everything. You’ll learn: 💡 The real reason old school sales tactics trigger fight-or-flight in your prospects💡 How women’s brains and bodies respond differently to stress than men’s💡 Why intuition, layered questions, and connection are your hidden superpowers💡 How the RED method flips objections into opportunities without pressure💡 Why building community and skill mastery is non-negotiable for women in sales Plus, Kayla gives you her big sister advice on blending hustle with soft life, showing you how to work more, earn more, and still feel grounded at the end of the day. If you’ve ever wondered why sales feels so heavy or questioned if you’re even cut out for it, this episode will prove that you’re not broken. You’ve just been taught the wrong way.Book Your Roleplay with Our Team for Free: https://www.elitesaleswomen.com/roleplay ✨ Follow Kayla on IG and TikTok: @kaylalivingboldlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges gets radically honest about the dark side of relationships that no one wants to talk about. From her own story of surviving an abusive marriage to the patterns she’s seeing with women today, Kayla exposes the hidden ways control disguises itself as “love” and “respect.” She opens up about what it felt like to live like a caged animal in her own home, how she finally broke free, and why every woman must build the skill set and self-worth to stand on her own two feet. You’ll learn: 💡 The difference between healthy respect and toxic control💡 The hidden signs of financial abuse (and why so many women miss them)💡 How childhood “good girl” conditioning traps women in silence💡 Why building self-trust and financial independence is non-negotiable💡 Practical steps to reclaim your power and stop asking for permission Plus, Kayla shares her big sister advice on love, money, and worthiness, giving you the permission you’ve been waiting for to create a life that’s yours, not one that’s controlled. If you’ve ever felt silenced, financially dependent, or afraid to speak up in your own relationship, this episode is your wake-up call. ✨ Follow Kayla on IG and TikTok: @kaylalivingboldlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges shares the 5 life principles and 3 sales secrets that helped her go from working late nights in fine dining to building a seven-figure business. If you've ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel — hustling hard but seeing no results — this episode is your wake-up call. Kayla gets personal about her past, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and the deep inner work it took to become a grounded, confident, high-performing woman. She unpacks how self-worth, consistency, and emotional healing directly impact your income, influence, and identity. You’ll learn: 💡 The 5 principles that helped Kayla build her business from scratch💡 Why working on yourself matters more than grinding at your job💡 How to sell with heart — and actually close more💡 The sales mistakes that kill trust (and what to do instead)💡 How to build unshakable belief in yourself and your clients Plus, Kayla walks you through a powerful self-worth exercise to help you release self-doubt and reconnect with your personal power — right there in the episode. If you’re ready to elevate how you sell, lead, and live — and finally stop playing small — this episode will hit home. ✨ Follow Kayla on IG and TikTok: @kaylalivingboldlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges gets radically honest about how unresolved trauma in your body might be the hidden reason you're stuck — in sales, relationships, and your life. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but still feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unmotivated, this conversation is your breakthrough. Kayla explains how trauma impacts your nervous system, your brain, and ultimately, your ability to perform under pressure. She breaks down the science of stress, generational trauma, emotional regulation, and why “just pushing through” isn’t working. You’ll learn: The 4 key areas of your brain trauma affects How anxious or avoidant attachment styles show up in your sales Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and feel grounded again Why healing trauma is the most powerful sales strategy no one’s teaching She also shares her personal journey with somatic healing and how microdosing (yep, she goes there) helped her overcome deep trauma that traditional methods couldn't touch. If you’re ready to stop self-sabotaging and finally feel peace while pursuing success — this one’s for you. ✨ Follow Kayla on IG and TikTok: @kaylalivingboldlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the pressure women feel to prove themselves in male-dominated spaces, and what it really takes to rewrite that story with power, presence, and purpose. Maddie Sells didn’t plan on going into sales. She was on the path to become a doctor - driven by a deep desire to help and heal. But somewhere along the way, she realized the system wasn’t the only way to make an impact. So she pivoted. Hard. And what followed was a full identity shift - from people-pleasing pre-med student, to ethical sales leader closing high-ticket deals while staying completely in integrity. This episode is for the women who feel stuck between who they were told to be… and who they know they’re meant to become. Maddie opens up about the dark side of sales culture, how she rebuilt her confidence after manipulation and burnout, and why learning to trust herself was the skill that changed everything. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the room, whether you’re "too sensitive" for sales, or whether integrity and success can actually coexist - this one is for you. Because Maddie isn’t just building a name in this industry. She’s rewriting the rules. It’s time we sell differently. IG: @maddiesellsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re diving into a transformation most people don’t talk about—the identity shift it takes to go from being “the good girl” who follows the rules to the woman who makes her own. Lo Silver is no stranger to pressure. She played on the world’s biggest stage as a professional soccer player in the World Cup. But no one prepares you for what it’s like to leave behind the identity that once defined you. No one teaches you how to shift from team player to CEO, from structure to self-leadership, from waiting to be chosen… to choosing yourself. This episode is for every woman who knows what it’s like to be high-performing on the outside, but still seeking permission on the inside. Lo shares how she reprogrammed the part of her that was trained to play by the rules and stepped into the version of herself that closes deals, leads powerfully, and builds wealth on her terms. If you've ever felt stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming—this is your episode. Because Lo’s story isn’t just about a career change. It’s about reclamation. And once you realize no one is coming to hand you your power—you start taking it back with every move you make. This one is personal. Press play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla Hodges breaks down exactly why high-achieving women feel burnt out — and what to do about it. If you're tired of being busy but not profitable, this is your wake-up call. Kayla teaches you how to shift from hustle to high-impact by focusing on income-producing activities, working in aligned energy, and managing your calendar like the boss you are. This episode is packed with tangible strategies to help you sell smarter, not harder — all while protecting your peace and stepping fully into your feminine power. ✨ Follow me on IG and TikTok: @kaylalivingboldly Kayla Hodges is an International Speaker and Founder/CEO of Elite Sales Women, a company dedicated to training women in sales. After generating millions in sales across B2B, B2C, and Event Sales, she realized there was a gap in sales training designed specifically for women. Using her R.E.D. (Real Empowering Disarming Questions) Methodology, Kayla has trained women across 158 industries, incorporating psychology, behavior science, and leadership principles. Her mission extends globally, empowering women in third-world countries to escape difficult circumstances by mastering the sales skills needed to transform their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re talking about something that most people don’t realize is running the show—how we were conditioned from a young age to play small. We grew up being told to be polite, to not take up too much space, to wait our turn. We learned to shrink ourselves, soften our voices, and seek approval instead of trusting our own power. And without even realizing it, that little girl inside of us is still running the show—especially in sales. If you’ve ever struggled to fully own your voice… if you’ve ever held back from saying what you really wanted to say on a call… if you’ve ever second-guessed yourself instead of leading with certainty… this is why. It’s not a strategy problem. It’s not a skill problem. It’s conditioning. And if you don’t heal it, it will keep showing up every time you try to step into something bigger. But the second you decide to stop waiting for permission—to stop filtering, shrinking, hesitating—that’s when everything shifts. That’s when your presence alone starts pulling people in. That’s when selling stops feeling like convincing and starts feeling like leading. This episode is about that breakthrough. The one that changes everything. Because when you start showing up as all of you—bold, certain, and unapologetic—that’s when people stop needing to be sold and start choosing you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re getting crystal clear on what it really takes to become a 7-figure saleswoman—not just in income, but in identity, energy, and embodiment. I’m pulling back the curtain on the patterns, mindset shifts, and daily habits that separate women who stay stuck in hustle mode from those who rise into spacious, powerful, feminine leadership. If you’ve been craving more alignment, ease, and authority in how you show up in sales, this is the conversation that’s going to shift everything. I go in depth on: What 7-figure saleswomen do differently (hint: it’s not just about working harder) How to step out of survival energy and into strategic, grounded action What your nervous system has to do with your next income level Why mastering your inner world is just as important as mastering your pitch Because becoming a 7-figure saleswoman isn’t about pushing more… it’s about becoming more of yourself—aligned, certain, regulated, and rooted in your feminine power. If you’re done playing small, done doubting your voice, and done doing sales like everyone else—tune in. Let’s start building your next level from the inside out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I’m sitting down with the amazing Cat Velverde, who’s sharing her powerful journey from surviving an emotionally and physically abusive relationship for 5 years to embracing authentic success. Cat learned the hard way that you can’t fix anyone but yourself. If you're ready to stop chasing external validation and start showing up as your true, empowered self, this episode is for you. Cat reveals how escaping to Australia with her dad, climbing a mountain at 7am, and surrendering to her own strength changed everything. In that moment of peace, she found clarity about who she truly is and mapped out her journey forward. This episode is a reminder that true success comes from within, and sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is trust the process and let go. As women, we crave to be seen, heard, and understood—but many of us unknowingly block our blessings by resisting what we deserve. Cat dives into why women sometimes struggle to receive and how to overcome those inner blocks. She also shares her experience working with Elena Cardone in a male-dominated environment, offering invaluable insights on balancing your feminine energy while maintaining discipline and focus in business. Whether you’re in sales or building your own business, this episode is packed with emotional sales strategies, actionable tips, and powerful insights for women entrepreneurs and women in sales. If you're ready to step into your power, make more money, and build authentic relationships, tune in to hear how to close deals without the hustle, but rather being in your feminine—while NOT compromising who you are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when you take a leap of faith—before you feel ready? In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I sit down with Stef Willis, a woman who didn’t just leave her 9-5—she built a legacy by mentoring and leading thousands of women to success in sales. But her journey wasn’t easy. Walking away from security meant walking straight into uncertainty, self-doubt, and adversity. There were moments she questioned everything, times she felt the weight of leadership, and seasons where the pressure to succeed felt suffocating. Yet, she refused to quit. Instead, she leaned into the discomfort, embraced the power of community, and built something bigger than herself—a sales network of thousands of women who are now stepping into their own success stories. Stef's story is proof that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing in something bigger than fear. If you’ve ever felt the pull to do more, to be more, to create something that lasts—this episode is for you. It’s time to own your power, lead with purpose, and build your own legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I share the real, raw, and messy version of how the RED method actually came to life and how Jeremy played a big part in that journey to making it possible. I go through how I went from figuring out sales training with no real direction to now building something that’s impacting so thousands of women's lives. How Jeremy and I met in a way that neither of us expected. How our love story—chaotic, imperfect, and unexpected—is falling together in the middle of it all. I had been training in a way that was already similar to Jeremy before we met—but I didn’t realize it at the time. When we finally connected, everything started to click. He helped me refine my approach, and together, we built what is now known as the RED Method—something that’s not just changing the way women sell and connect, but also transforming their lives. It’s giving them confidence, freedom, and the ability to step fully into their power. If you’ve ever felt like your path didn’t make sense while you were walking it, but deep down, you knew you were meant for something more—this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla Hodges sits down with powerhouse saleswoman Stephanie Hyde, who has made a name for herself in the competitive world of B2B medical device and pharmaceutical sales. Stephanie opens up about what it takes to not only survive but thrive in a male-dominated industry—sharing the mindset shifts, resilience, and strategy that have fueled her success. From walking into rooms where she was the only woman at the table to closing high-stakes deals with confidence, Stephanie breaks down the challenges she’s faced, the lessons she’s learned, and how she’s paving the way for more women to step into leadership roles. If you’re a woman in sales looking to level up, break barriers, and own your space—this episode is for you. Tune in for real talk, tactical advice, and the inspiration you need to make your mark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another empowering episode of Closing Deals in Heels, hosted by Kayla Hodges! 🎙️✨ Today, we’re diving deep into the world of ultra high-ticket sales with the extraordinary Alexus Rae, a powerhouse woman who has transformed her career, mindset, and life in incredible ways. From her humble beginnings selling Tupperware as a child to dominating six-figure, one-call-close packages, Alexis has a story that will inspire and ignite you. In this episode, Alexis shares her journey: How early sales experiences shaped her fearlessness. Transitioning from roofing operations to high-ticket sales after life-changing health challenges. The mindset shifts and strategies that helped her overcome slumps and unlock massive success. Why personal growth, NLP, and continuous learning are the ultimate keys to long-term achievement. Alexus doesn’t just talk about selling — she embodies what it means to connect, lead, and transform lives through authentic, results-driven sales conversations. Her journey is proof that resilience, self-belief, and a commitment to growth can take you anywhere you dream to go. If you’re ready to level up your sales game, embrace your personal power, and find inspiration from a woman who’s breaking ceilings every day, this episode is for you! 🌟 Follow Alexus Rae:Instagram: @alexus__rae__Website: alexusrae.com Don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow woman in sales who’s ready to rise! Let’s keep building each other up, one deal at a time. 💪👠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, 21-year-old Sydney Castillo shares her journey of thriving in the male-dominated car industry. She opens up about the challenges she faced starting out, the mindset shifts that kept her going, and why she believes women can excel in this space by refusing to get discouraged. Whether you're in the car industry or just need a dose of inspiration to tackle a tough field, Sydney's story will motivate you to keep pushing forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In From Rock Bottom to Red Bottoms: Kayla Hodges - The Untold Story, Kayla Hodges shares her deeply personal journey for the first time. From a childhood filled with challenges to a life of remarkable success, Kayla reveals the struggles that shaped her resilience and empowered her to achieve quantum leaps in her personal and professional growth. This raw and inspiring story will leave you captivated, motivated, and ready to embrace your own transformative journey. 🧡 Join our wonderful Community of Women in Sales here: https://www.elitesaleswomen.com/community 🧡 Connect with me on IG and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/kaylalivingboldly @kaylalivingboldly Kayla Hodges is an International Speaker and Founder/CEO of Elite Sales Women, a sales training company solely focused on women. After doing millions in sales through B2B, B2C, & Event Sales, she realized that there wasn’t any training created specifically for women. Kayla developed her Methodology, R.E.D. (Real Empowering Disarming Questions) to help develop sales skills across 158 different industries using psychology, behavior science, and leadership principles. Her mission is to help empower women millions of women around the world by going into third world countries and helping women escape domestically violent relationships & circumstances by helping them learn the sales skills required to get hired and change their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this empowering episode of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla Hodges dives into the importance of focusing on yourself during your journey to success. She highlights the power of self-care, encouraging women to embrace strategic pauses and take time for personal well-being, especially in demanding work environments. Kayla emphasizes that you can't pour from an empty cup—when you take care of yourself, you show up stronger, more confident, and ready to close those deals in both business and life. ✨ Follow me on IG and TikTok: @kaylalivingboldly Kayla Hodges is an International Speaker and Founder/CEO of Elite Sales Women, a company dedicated to training women in sales. After generating millions in sales across B2B, B2C, and Event Sales, she realized there was a gap in sales training designed specifically for women. Using her R.E.D. (Real Empowering Disarming Questions) Methodology, Kayla has trained women across 158 industries, incorporating psychology, behavior science, and leadership principles. Her mission extends globally, empowering women in third-world countries to escape difficult circumstances by mastering the sales skills needed to transform their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we dive deep with Brittany Acevedo as she opens up about her journey into high-ticket sales—the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. Brittany shares how she overcame fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome to confidently step into the world of premium clients and bigger deals. Through honest conversations and actionable insights, she reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and lessons that helped her unlock her potential and thrive. If you're ready to break through your own limitations, embrace your worth, and step boldly into high-ticket sales, this episode will empower and inspire you to close deals with grace and confidence. Follow me on IG and TikTok! @kaylalivingboldly Kayla Hodges is an International Speaker and Founder/CEO of Elite Sales Women, a sales training company solely focused on women. After doing millions in sales through B2B, B2C, & Event Sales, she realized that there wasn’t any training created specifically for women. Kayla developed her Methodology, R.E.D. (Real Empowering Disarming Questions) to help develop sales skills across 158 different industries using psychology, behavior science, and leadership principles. Her mission is to help empower women millions of women around the world by going into third world countries and helping women escape domestically violent relationships & circumstances by helping them learn the sales skills required to get hired and change their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of "Closing Deals in Heels," host Kayla Hodges gets real about what it takes to find your footing in sales—whether you’re stepping into a brand-new role or making your first leap into the industry. This conversation is about embracing the journey, facing your fears, and discovering your authentic sales voice. Kayla shares her own experiences—navigating the nerves, the missteps, and the small wins that lead to big successes. She’ll reveal what it’s like to walk into a sales role without a roadmap and how to build your confidence one conversation at a time. Expect practical advice, relatable stories, and maybe even a few laughs as Kayla breaks down the essentials: knowing your product, mastering the art of listening, and leveraging what makes you unique. Tune in for inspiration, genuine insights, and a little pep talk to help you feel empowered and ready to conquer your new sales role, one step at a time. It’s all about learning, growing, and owning your path to success—in heels, of course! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.