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Kelly Tuttle joined the “head injury survivors club” (as she described it) in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her as she was driving. It wasn’t until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) marked the beginning of a new life and personal journey of self-rediscovery.A neurology nurse practitioner, Kelly has a front-row seat to observe patients struggling with many of the same things she experienced in her recovery. She strives to share her coping strategies and tools and help them continue to work and study while they heal. Kelly also wants TBI patients to know there is hope. She got better, and they can too.If you’ve survived a TBI and plan to continue working and studying despite daily emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges, After the Crash is a must-read. Get it today, and begin to understand your new brain and learn to love the new person you’re becoming.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley and connect with Kelly at KellyTuttle.org. Be sure to follow on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, BlueSky and YouTube and become part of Kelly’s tribe!Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Christine Devane grew up in Massachusetts, graduating from Merrimack College in 2006 with a degree in English and a minor in Elementary Education. She earned her master’s in Elementary Education from Merrimack in 2008. Over 13 years, Christine taught at St. Augustine Elementary in Andover and Plympton Elementary in Waltham. She  lives in Wilmington with her husband, children, and dog. She's volunteered and taught English in Costa Rica, and is a member of the SCBWI, attending conferences in NYC and Springfield.With her new book, Christine invites you to come along to Elephant Beach, where distractions are welcome and adventure arrives with each and every wave.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Children’s Authors Alley and connect with Christine at Christine-Devane.com and on LinkedIn, Instagram, Archway Publishing and Amazon.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

The Trust Factor: Why High-Value Clients Choose Precision Over PromisesYou've got impressive credentials and deliver exceptional results, but premium clients keep choosing your competitors. In this episode, digital marketing strategist Sophie Zollmann reveals why sophisticated practices lose high-value clients due to small details that either build or destroy confidence before the first conversation ever happens.When premium clients make six or seven-figure decisions, they evaluate every aspect of how you present yourself - your website's tone, intake process, email consistency, and social presence. These details tell them whether your practice operates at their level of sophistication.Sophie explores how successful entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals use your marketing experience to predict your service quality, and why attention to your own brand presentation reflects how you'll handle their important matters.The episode covers the critical timing differences between practices that plan Q4 strategy months ahead versus those scrambling with last-minute campaigns, why marketing precision outperforms volume for attracting premium clients, and how weak brand credibility quietly sabotages growth opportunities. Sophie explains why high-value clients choose providers who do the right things exceptionally well, rather than those who try to do everything. The solution isn't working harder or posting more content - it's creating systematic trust-building across every client touchpoint.Sophie demonstrates how fractional marketing departments build the precision, consistency, and professional presentation that premium buyers notice instantly, helping independent practices compete effectively against larger corporate entities.This episode is essential for healthcare providers, attorneys, and financial advisors ready to position themselves as the dependable choice sophisticated clients are seeking.Book a free Digital Success Session at http://sophiezocalendar.com to learn how a fractional marketing department can level up your marketing to attract premium clients.Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Get your copy of Women Gone Wild and The Unstoppable Marketing Mix Free Guide, too! Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Fertility Alchemist, Dr. Aumatma Simmons, decodes reproductive roadblocks where others fail. Top-ranked podcast host, double award-winning Naturopathic Doctor, and media-acclaimed expert who's helped hundreds conceive when traditional paths fell short.Part scientist, part fertility sherpa—Dr. Aumatma is turning fertility struggles into success stories.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Mompreneur Model and connect with Dr. Aumatma at HolisticFertilityInstitute.com, tune in for the Holistic Fertility Institute podcast and follow on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok and YouTube.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Felicia Hurd Johnson is a speaker and a self-published author. Felicia wrote a book titled, “Count It All Joy ~ Including the Broken Pieces ~ How My Trials Helped Me Trust God More.” which highlights how God brought her through the highs and lows of breast cancer, job loss, job gain, marriage, and divorce. Through it all, Felicia kept her faith and the challenges made Felicia better, not bitter. Felicia has shared her testimony on Texas Today, and NBC 5, thanks to God.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley and connect with Felicia at FeliciaHurd.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Monica Kaufman, CFP®, is a mom, entrepreneur, and financial planner with over two decades of experience, and has dedicated her career to helping high-achieving women transform their relationship with money—so they can step into true financial confidence and build a life that reflects their deepest values.Through her work at Harmony Wealth Academy, Monica supports women who are doing it all—leading in their careers, caring for their families, and still feeling financially stretched or uncertain. She also guides parents and their young adult children through our Launcher Program, helping the next generation build a strong financial foundation from day one—breaking cycles of stress before they begin.Monica is here to share practical, empowering strategies for building wealth without burnout, and how financial clarity can become one of the most powerful forms of self-trust and legacy-building.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Business Spotlight and connect with Monica at HarmonyWealthAcademy.comPlease support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Laura Watson has spent the last 30 years dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential. She is an award-winning coach, a devoted wife and mother, and a World Country Dance Champion.Her "secret sauce" lies in translating complex business, leadership, and communication concepts into practical ideas and actionable steps. As a "whole person" coach, Laura recognizes that business leaders face personal challenges as well.She addresses both professional and personal issues, often transitioning from business discussions to topics like addiction, parenting, and infidelity in a single session.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Coaching Corner and connect with Laura at VentureCoaching.ca and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Andrea McGinty’s latest book, 2nd Acts: Winning Strategies to Dating Over 50, is a hands-on, tech-savvy roadmap for finding love later in life. Packed with actionable worksheets, QR-coded video coaching, and practical advice, 2nd Acts empowers readers to navigate today’s dating landscape with confidence. Unlike costly matchmaking services, this $35 guide provides affordable solutions to help readers rediscover connection and joy.McGinty, often called the “Godmother of Matchmaking,” has facilitated over 33,000 dates and 10,000+ marriages. Her expertise makes her a trusted voice for second-act daters seeking meaningful relationships. Like an NFL coaching tree, more than 40% of today’s top 25 matchmakers trace their roots back to Andrea’s pioneering techniques. Her influence has shaped the industry, creating a legacy that stands out in the world of matchmaking.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley and connect with Andrea at 33000dates.com, find our more on Wikipedia, connect on LinkedIn, and follow 33000 Dates on Facebook and Instagram.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Why Your Brand Looks Entry-Level (And It's Costing You Everything)You've built a successful seven or eight-figure practice with premium expertise and outcomes, but premium clients keep choosing your competitors. In this episode, digital marketing strategist Sophie Zollmann reveals why sophisticated practices lose high-value clients due to entry-level marketing presentation.Despite delivering exceptional results, many independent healthcare providers, attorneys, and financial advisors unknowingly send mixed signals through outdated websites, generic messaging, and inconsistent branding. While their expertise evolved into something sophisticated, their marketing remained stuck in startup mode.Sophie explores the psychology of how premium clients evaluate service providers, the critical timing differences that separate successful practices from struggling ones, and why doing more marketing often creates worse results for high-end practices. The solution isn't working harder or spending more - it's strategic precision and professional presentation that matches your service caliber.Sophie explains how fractional marketing departments provide the enterprise-level expertise independent practices need to compete effectively against larger corporate entities. This episode is essential listening for successful practitioners ready to attract clients who value expertise and invest appropriately, rather than competing on price.Book a free Digital Success Session at https://www.sophiezocalendar.com to transform your marketing from entry-level to premium positioning.Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Get your copy of Women Gone Wild and The Unstoppable Marketing Mix Free Guide, too! Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Betsy Pepine is a best-selling author, speaker and serial entrepreneur in real estate. Her brokerage, Pepine Realty, has been named as an Inc. 5000 Fasting Growing Private Company in the USA multiple times and has earned spots on the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch and Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For lists.Additionally, the Wall Street Journal has consistently recognized Betsy’s real estate team as one of the top-producing real estate companies in the United States. Betsy also owns a title company, real estate school and property management brokerage. Betsy is endorsed by her mentor, real estate mogul, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, as well as leading media personalities Dave Ramsey and Glenn Beck. Passionate about helping at-risk families with children, Betsy founded Pepine Gives, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that helps families facing housing insecurity. Born in Philadelphia, Betsy now resides in Florida with her family. Her book, “Breaking Boxes Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us” takes us on her journey as a serial real estate entrepreneur — reflecting on the challenges she’s conquered and the lessons learned along the way.Join host Dori DeCarlo on a combined Authors Alley and Business Spotlight and connect with Betsy at BetsyPepine.com and on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and get her book here.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Mary Boone’s book research has taken her places many people have never been … chest deep in the Union River to count salmon, inside a cricket barn, and, perhaps most daring of all, the front row of a Justin Bieber concert surrounded by screaming teens. Mary has written 70+ nonfiction books for young readers, most recently Pedal Pusher, School of Fish, and Bugs for Breakfast.Two more books are set for release in 2026: Flying Feminist and Unfathomable: 20 (Wild But True) Stories of the Sea.Mary and her family live in Tacoma, WA, with a stubborn Airedale terrier named Ruthie Bader. Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley and connect with Mary at BooneWrites.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, X and buy her books on Amazon, too.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

The Contractor Carousel: Why 5 Marketing "Experts" Still Can't Grow Your Practice📈 You've hired five different marketing "experts" in the past two years – a content writer, social media manager, web designer, SEO specialist, and email marketing contractor. Each one has impressive credentials and delivers what they promise. Your content gets published, social media engagement increases, your website looks professional, search rankings improve, and emails go out consistently. But somehow your practice is still stuck in the same place.Here's what's actually happening: Your content writer creates blog posts without knowing what your social media manager is promoting. Your social media contractor posts engaging content that doesn't align with your website messaging. Your SEO specialist optimizes for keywords that conflict with your content strategy. Each contractor operates in their own silo, creating mixed messages that confuse prospects instead of guiding them toward clear next steps.In this eye-opening episode, we expose why cycling through marketing contractors keeps you trapped in expensive mediocrity. You'll discover how the lack of coordination between contractors creates scattered efforts that actually work against each other, turning potentially effective marketing into confused messaging that questions your expertise.Learn why each contractor optimizes for their individual deliverables rather than your revenue goals – celebrating engagement rates that don't generate inquiries, tracking page views that don't create leads, and focusing on metrics that make them look successful while your business growth stagnates. Most importantly, understand how fractional marketing departments solve the contractor chaos by coordinating everything as one team with one strategy, creating the predictable growth that scattered contractor efforts can never achieve.If you're tired of managing multiple marketing relationships while seeing minimal business results, this episode reveals why integration beats individual expertise every time. Ready to transform your marketing with strategies that create authentic connection without inappropriate oversharing? Schedule your Digital Success Session at http://sophiezocalendar.com today.  Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Get your copy of Women Gone Wild and The Unstoppable Marketing Mix Free Guide, too! Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach empowering women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose-driven businesses. She is the Author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life, a Speaker, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.Through her company, Second Act Success®, Shannon shares her journey as a television executive turned business owner, coach, author, and mom with others. She works with women who are unhappy in their 9-5, as they pivot towards a "second act" by providing exit strategy guidance and support as they transition from employee to entrepreneur. Shannon began her career spending over 16 years as a Television Producer in New York City and Los Angeles working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, and more.Shannon then made the leap to open her own business running a STEM education franchise teaching children, so that she could be more present for her children. Now, as a certified Career/Business Coach, Shannon’s motto is "produce your best life” and her mission is to motivate more women to make big moves in life.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Coaching Corner and connect with Shannon at SecondActSuccess.co and on LinkedIn, and SecondActSuccess on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with the women in your life who need to hear it.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

The Freelancer Illusion: Why "Strategic" Marketers Still Leave You Scattered📈 You hired what seemed like a really talented marketing freelancer – maybe someone who even calls themselves "strategic." On paper, it made perfect sense: get sophisticated marketing expertise without building an entire team. But here's what's actually happening: your freelancer creates beautiful blog content that doesn't connect to your email campaigns, manages social media in isolation from your website messaging, and designs campaigns that look professional but don't align with your overall positioning.Picture a financial advisory firm that hired separate freelancers for content, email, and social media. Each freelancer does quality work individually, but prospects experience a practice that seems to have multiple personalities rather than a coherent brand. Meanwhile, another firm engaged a fractional marketing department that handles all these elements as one integrated system, creating compound effects that drive consistent client acquisition.In this revealing episode, we explore why even talented freelancers struggle to create strategic marketing that drives business results. You'll discover how working in isolation prevents the collaboration that makes marketing truly effective – your social media doesn't reinforce email messaging, content doesn't connect to conversion goals, and campaigns operate without strategic alignment. Learn why freelancers focus on completing tasks rather than achieving business goals, optimizing for project deliverables instead of revenue outcomes.We'll show you why a healthcare practice might have impressive content metrics but zero new patient appointments, or why an attorney's social engagement doesn't translate to consultation requests.Most importantly, understand how fractional marketing departments develop comprehensive strategies and execute them as one unified team, creating integration that's impossible to achieve through individual freelancers working separately.Ready to transform your marketing with strategies that create authentic connection without inappropriate oversharing? Schedule your Digital Success Session at http://sophiezocalendar.com today.Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Liz Steblay became a solopreneur before the word was even invented. Upon being laid off, she called a former colleague, and a week later she had her first consulting contract. After that first project, she realized that she made more money, worked fewer hours, and had more time with her daughter. She never considered another “real job,” despite being a single mom in an expensive city.Five years later she founded the ProKo Agency, which represents independent consultants on projects with Fortune 500 clients. As a result of growing ProKo into a national business, Liz has become known as the person to call if you have questions about self-employment.In 2018 she launched Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA), an educational organization and community that helps people start and grow their own solo businesses.  She’s the author of the book, "𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth", the ongoing blog "Successful Independent Consulting" as well as articles on Inc.com. The only daughter of an entrepreneur, Liz always knew she wanted to run a business, but her true calling is to teach others how to launch and grow theirs.Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley and connect with Liz at SixKeys.info and on LinkedIn. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

The Numbers Game: When Your Marketing Metrics Tell Beautiful Lies📈 Picture this: A healthcare practice gets their monthly marketing report and everything looks incredible. Website visits are up 40%, social media followers have grown by 300, email campaigns are hitting 35% open rates, and blog posts are generating tons of comments. Their marketing coordinator is excited, the practice manager is impressed, and everyone feels great about their marketing investment.But here's the gut-punch reality – new patient appointments haven't increased in six months. Revenue from marketing-generated patients is essentially flat. They're busier than ever creating content and managing social media, but they're not seeing any actual business growth from all this impressive-looking activity.In this eye-opening episode, we expose the dangerous trap of vanity metrics that look amazing but have zero connection to your bottom line. You'll discover why focusing on website traffic, social media engagement, and email open rates can actually mislead you into doubling down on strategies that aren't working. We'll explore how most marketing teams measure activity instead of results, creating a cycle where you celebrate busy work rather than business growth. If you've been celebrating marketing metrics while wondering why your revenue isn't growing, this episode will completely change how you measure marketing success.Ready to transform your marketing with strategies that create authentic connection without inappropriate oversharing? Schedule your Digital Success Session at http://sophiezocalendar.com today.Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Get your copy of Women Gone Wild and The Unstoppable Marketing Mix Free Guide, too! Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Lisa Talbot, Founder of True North PM Solutions, specializes in helping growing businesses streamline operations and scale smoothly. As businesses expand from five employees to 10, 15, or more, the processes that once worked often start breaking down—leading to inefficiencies, overwhelm, and lost time.That’s where Lisa comes in.With years of experience managing projects across industries—from nonprofits and agriculture to fiber optics and Fortune 500 software deployments—she’s seen firsthand how the right systems can reduce chaos, save time, and support sustainable growth. Lisa takes a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.Lisa has developed a deep expertise in the PMBOK methodology while embracing agile and hybrid frameworks to suit the unique demands of each project. No two projects are alike, and that’s what excites her—untangling complex workflows, streamlining inefficiencies, and presenting clear, actionable plans that empower teams to succeed. Scaling a business shouldn’t mean working longer hours—it should mean working smarter. Let’s make that happen. Join host Dori DeCarlo for The Business Spotlight and connect with Lisa at TrueNorthPMSolutions.com and on LinkedIn.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

The $350K Marketing Mistake: Why Building Your Own Team Costs More Than You Think📈 You've decided it's time to get serious about marketing, so you start building an in-house team. First, a marketing manager at $85,000 plus benefits. Then they need support, so you add a content creator at $55,000. The manager says they need help with social media and design, so you bring on a coordinator at $45,000. Before you know it, you're looking at over $185,000 in base salaries alone – and that's just the beginning. Add benefits, payroll taxes, and overhead, and you're easily pushing $250,000.Then there's the technology stack, training costs, and ongoing education. You're approaching $300,000 for a basic three-person team.But here's the real kicker: your marketing manager leaves after eighteen months, and you're back to square one – recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and hoping the next person works out better. In this eye-opening episode, we break down the shocking true costs of building an in-house marketing team that most service providers never see coming. You'll discover how a small team can easily cost more than a fully loaded fractional marketing department while delivering less expertise and worse results.We'll explore the hidden opportunity costs of training, onboarding, and hiring delays that stall your growth while competitors are actively marketing to your potential clients. Plus, you'll learn about the management burden that turns your valuable time into HR responsibilities instead of business development. Most importantly, you'll understand how fractional marketing gives you expert talent across every marketing discipline without the overhead, headaches, or risk of building an internal team.You'll get immediate access to senior-level professionals who don't need months to understand effective marketing. If you've been considering building an in-house marketing team, this episode might completely change your mind about the smartest way to invest your marketing budget.Ready to transform your marketing with strategies that create authentic connection without inappropriate oversharing? Schedule your Digital Success Session at http://sophiezocalendar.com today. Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Get your copy of Women Gone Wild and The Unstoppable Marketing Mix Free Guide, too! Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker and host of the podcast, "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." She also offers a free Boundary-Building Starter Kit. In 2015 at the age of 52, after decades of therapy and tons of self-help work in a variety of areas, Barb got into 12-step recovery. She’s been in two such fellowships since then and has changed deeply and profoundly as a result.As a former addict and people-pleasing rescuer, she empowers people to thrive and take more control over their personal and professional lives by coaching them to build healthy boundaries. Barb works with organizations in the helping professions, as well as women entrepreneurs to avoid burnout and reduce turnover.Her specialty is working with professional women who say yes when they really want to say no, and are so focused on others that they neglect themselves. She’s coached hundreds using her boundary-building system.Join host Dori DeCarlo for Healthy Habits and connect with Barb at FragmentedToWhole.com and HigherPowerCC.com. Tune in for her Higher Power podcast and connect with Barb on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".Be sure to connect with us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and come tell us your story!WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.

The Success Trap: When Your Control Habits Start Killing Your Growth📈 You didn't build a successful practice by letting things slide. Your attention to detail, insistence on quality, and hands-on approach created the reputation that got you where you are today. But here's the uncomfortable truth: that same control mechanism is now quietly choking your growth.In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden costs of staying in control of every marketing detail. You'll discover how marketing delays aren't just about missed deadlines – they're actually costing you momentum, market opportunities, and competitive positioning. We'll dig into why reviewing every marketing piece yourself transforms your valuable $500/hour expertise into $50/hour tasks, creating expensive opportunity costs that add up faster than you think.This episode shows you how to keep your high standards while enabling the growth your quality deserves – turning control from something that limits you into something that actually helps you grow.Ready to transform your marketing with strategies that create authentic connection without inappropriate oversharing? Schedule your Digital Success Session at http://sophiezocalendar.com today.Join us for Building Your Empire with SophieZo and connect with Sophie at FMDStrategicPartners.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.Please support UnsilencedVoices.org a global 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors. We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You".WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio--5252572/support.