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| Turn Authentic Relationships Into Referral Revenue with Sarah Hubbard – Ep.387 | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
What if the key to growing your business isn't finding more leads but building better relationships? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Sarah Hubbard, founder of The Intentional Network and author of The Intentional Networker. Today, 85% of her multi-million-dollar business comes from referral partnerships, and she's helped hundreds of entrepreneurs generate millions in referral revenue using her proven MAPP Framework. Sarah shares how listening to your deeper calling, creating intentional relationships, and refining your message can transform both your business and your life. Whether you're preparing to leave corporate, growing a consultancy, or simply tired of chasing clients, this conversation will show you how connection truly creates capital.
What You Will Learn: Why authentic relationships outperform traditional networking strategies. How listening to repeated signs can reveal your next calling. The importance of building a business that aligns with your strengths and values. What the MAPP Framework is and how it creates referral-based growth. Why mindset and intentionality are the foundation of successful networking. How authentic presence builds trust faster than scripted conversations. Ways to craft clear, memorable messaging that generates referrals. Why specificity makes it easier for others to introduce ideal clients. How purposeful follow-through strengthens long-term business relationships. The difference between operating as a technician versus a business owner. How AI can simplify content creation and business preparation. Why honoring your natural personality leads to more sustainable success.
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| Stop Choosing Toxic Relationships with Chaya Garcia – Ep.386 | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:30:59 | |
Why do so many successful women thrive in business but struggle to find lasting love? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Chaya Garcia, The Epic Love Expert, a relationship expert and founder of the growing #LoveLighter movement. Chaya shares how her own journey through toxic relationships, codependency, and self-discovery inspired her mission to help women attract emotionally healthy, lasting partnerships. Whether you're navigating dating, marriage, or simply learning to trust yourself again, this conversation offers powerful wisdom for choosing yourself first.
What You Will Learn: Why high-achieving women often struggle with healthy romantic relationships. The difference between chemistry and emotional safety. How to recognize relationship red flags from the very beginning. Why hope can sometimes keep women stuck in unhealthy situations. The importance of aligning words with actions. How self-love influences every relationship you create. Why emotional sobriety matters as much as physical sobriety. The connection between toxic relationships and unhealthy work environments. How asking better questions leads to better relationship choices. Why letting go can create space for the love you truly deserve.
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| How Women Can Lead and Thrive in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Hurckes – Ep.377 | 20 May 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
What happens when a woman walks away from corporate stability, navigates financial uncertainty, and builds a thriving business in a male-dominated industry? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Hannah Hurckes, author, entrepreneur, and high-impact speaker known for saying what others won't. Hannah shares her journey from construction and trucking to launching Boss Lady Logistics after years of trial and error, failed businesses, and financial hardship. She opens up about being a stay-at-home mom on WIC assistance, overcoming fear, learning how to trust her abilities, and creating a company culture rooted in collaboration, leadership development, and employee empowerment. This conversation is packed with practical insights for women considering leaving corporate, stepping into entrepreneurship, or learning how to lead with confidence in spaces where they feel underestimated.
What You Will Learn: How to navigate leadership challenges in male-dominated industries with confidence and authenticity. Why finding supportive allies and collaborative relationships can accelerate career growth and business success. How motherhood and burnout can become catalysts for creating a more aligned career path. Why fear keeps many women stuck in corporate environments longer than they want to stay. How failed business ideas can become stepping stones toward discovering the right entrepreneurial path. Why mindset and gratitude practices can directly impact confidence, leadership, and financial success. How building the right team can dramatically improve business growth and scalability. Why investing in coaching, leadership development, and personal growth creates long-term business success. How to shift from fear-based decision-making to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Why authentic leadership and employee collaboration create stronger company cultures and better outcomes.
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| Sacred Sexuality with Satya Lila - EP287 | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:29:52 | |
In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B Hartwell engages in a compelling conversation with Satya Leela, a former chiropractor who transitioned into a sacred sexuality teacher. Influenced by a sex-positive upbringing and dissatisfaction in her chiropractic career, Satya Leela redefined her path to focus on sexual energy as a divine force. She shares her journey through personal struggles, transformative workshops, and the founding of her Center For Divine Passion. Tune in to hear powerful stories of healing, the integration of wounded personalities, and the intriguing connection between sexual energy and financial abundance. Join us as we explore the profound impact of embracing sacred sexuality and conscious change. What You Will Learn 1. What inspired Satya Lila to transition from a career in chiropractic to becoming a sacred sexuality teacher, and how did her personal experiences influence this decision? 2. How does Satya Lila define 'sacred sexuality,' and why is it important to re-honor sexual energy as a powerful force for divine connection? 3. How did the role of Satya Lila's upbringing, particularly her sex-positive environment, in shaping her views and career path? 4. What were some pivotal moments or experiences that led Satya Lila to realize that her vocation in chiropractic was not fulfilling her? 5. What is the significance of having partners who ask for more rather than saying "you're too much" in Satya Lila's journey of self-discovery and healing. 6. What are the key elements and practices involved in Satya Lila's teaching of tantra and sacred sexuality? 7. How does Satya Lila approach healing individuals with a history of sexual abuse and helping them integrate their personalities? 8. How does being receptive to sexual energy lead to attracting abundance, according to her perspective? 9. What challenges did Satya Lila face when deciding to leave her chiropractic career? 10. How did Satya overcome her early career challenges to pursue her true passion? Connect with Ali Katz
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| Rethinking Finance with Ali Katz - EP286 | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:30:10 | |
This week, our host Anjel B Hartwell sits down with the remarkable Ali Katz to delve into an insightful conversation about redefining our relationship with competition, finance, and ultimately, financial liberation. This episode will offers you valuable perspectives and actionable advice. Make sure to listen, rate, and review this episode. What You Will Learn 1. How did the culture of competition in law school shape Ali's professional journey, and what can we learn from her approach to managing competition in our careers? 2. How do the concepts of "financial liberation" versus "financial freedom" differ, and why is financial liberation a more sustainable and fulfilling approach according to Ali Katz? 3. Ali Katz critiques the traditional financial planning model that focuses on passive income driven by scarcity. What are the key flaws she identifies with this model, and how can her vision for resource use create a more balanced financial reality? 4. What does it mean to make decisions from a place of awareness and information, and how can this shift affect our financial outcomes? 5. What are the components of the Money Map, and how does it assist entrepreneurs in improving their financial situations? 6. What alternatives does Ali propose for creating a stable financial future? 7. How do Ali Katz's experiences shape her unique approach to estate planning? 8. How does the practice of putting one's financial numbers on paper contribute to psychological, spiritual, emotional, and physiological well-being? 9. What are some common false beliefs about money, and how can overcoming them lead to a healthier financial mindset? 10. How does the "Eyes Wide Open Mentorship" community support entrepreneurs in navigating financial decisions, and what are the potential benefits of being part of such a community for someone striving to align their financial practices with personal values? Connect with Ali Katz Visit alleycats.com for more information on the "Eyes Wide Open" mentorship and membership programs.
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| The Fight Against Exploitation: Oksana Kukurudza - EP285 | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:29:01 | |
We are excited to bring you our latest episode featuring a deeply moving conversation with Ukrainian American author, speaker, and management consultant, Oksana Kukurudza. Tune in now to hear this enlightening episode. Let's stand in solidarity and work towards a future that learns from its history. What You Will Learn 1. How does Oksana Kukurudza draw parallels between the forced labor experiences during World War 2 and current events, and what lessons can we learn from history to prevent repeating past mistakes? 2. In what ways does Oksana highlight the moral and social responsibilities of companies involved in forced labor, both historically and in contemporary settings? 3. What steps does Oksana suggest individuals take to support Ukraine, and how can listeners effectively contribute to advocacy against exploited labor? 4. How does Oksana address the influence of propaganda on Russian listeners, and what strategies does she propose to counteract misinformation and encourage safe protest? 5. In what ways does the podcast episode encourage global support for Ukraine, and how can international communities come together to provide meaningful assistance? 6. How did Oksana's upbringing as the youngest of 12 children of World War 2 slave camp survivors shape her perspective on social justice and cultural preservation? 7. What insights did Oksana gain from working in Ukraine during its transition from the Soviet Union to a market economy, and how does she describe the optimism and enthusiasm of young Ukrainians? 8. Why does Oksana believe it is important to educate others about Ukraine's historical and cultural significance dating back to the 6th century, and how does this knowledge inform her activism? 9. How did the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 inspire Oksana to shift her focus from publicizing her anthology book to writing a new book about the forced labor experience during World War 2? 10. What concerns does Oksana express about the global rise of nationalism and the mistreatment of immigrants, and how does she connect these issues to the current sociopolitical climate? Connect with Oksana Kukurudza
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| Finding Joy: Rachel Marie Martin's Story - EP284 | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:29:09 | |
How and where can you find joy in your life and in your work? In this empowering episode, Rachel Marie Martin opens up about her remarkable journey of finding joy, embracing vulnerability, and harnessing creativity to manifest financial independence and success. Tune in now to this enlightening episode to gain valuable insights and motivation. Don't miss out on the heartfelt wisdom Rachel has to share! What You Will Learn How did Rachel Marie Martin's upbringing in the 80s and her relationship with her father influence her skills in technology and emotional intelligence? What motivated Rachel to transition from writing as a personal outlet to developing her blog, Finding Joy, as an entrepreneurial venture? In what ways did early adoption of platforms like Twitter contribute to building a community for Rachel's blog? How did Google AdSense change the financial trajectory for her and her family? Rachel discusses reshaping her relationship with money. What steps did Rachel take in reshaping her relationship with money? How can individuals practice "finding joy as a posture of the heart " in their daily lives? What did Rachel mean by "everyone has the potential to rekindle their inner spark"? How did the blogging community help Rachel, and how can similar communities aid other aspiring entrepreneurs? How does Rachel Marie Martin's book "Get Your Spark Back" extend the themes discussed in this podcast episode? What strategies can individuals employ to push beyond their perceived limitations and strive for financial growth and personal fulfillment? Connect with Katrina Brees Rachel Marie Martin on Instagram Rachel Marie Martin on LinkedIn
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| Transforming Grief into Advocacy: Katrina Brees on Gun Violence Prevention and Donna's Law - EP283 | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:30:12 | |
How can you overcome grief and heal through advocacy? In our latest episode Anjel speaks with the incredible Katrina Brees, an artist, activist, and parade producer from New Orleans. Katrina's journey through grief and advocacy following the loss of her mother to impulsive gun suicide has led her to champion crucial legislative change through "Donna's Law." Tune in to listen to Katrina's powerful story and insights on gun violence prevention, mental health advocacy, and the importance of creative problem-solving. What You Will Learn How did Katrina Brees' experience in the Mardi Gras industry prepare her for her advocacy work? What are the key components of Donna's Law, and how does it aim to prevent impulsive gun violence? In what ways has Katrina faced resistance from gun violence prevention groups and her own family? How has she managed to navigate this resistance? How does Katrina Brees define advocacy, and why does she believe it is crucial for addressing mental health stigma? What role do creative problem-solving skills play in advocacy, according to Katrina? How might these skills be applied in other areas of society? How has Katrina Brees leveraged her personal grief to channel into meaningful advocacy work, and what advice does she offer to others dealing with similar experiences? What are some of the strategic steps Katrina has taken to build alliances and collaborate with different groups for legislative change? Discuss the significance of "donating someone's death" to a legislator. How can this concept inspire legislative initiatives and create positive changes? What challenges does Katrina face in balancing her advocacy efforts with running her business, and how does she employ creativity and trust to navigate financial well-being? How does the grief relief card deck developed by Katrina contribute to mental health support, and in what ways can therapeutic communities support individuals channeling their grief into advocacy? Connect with Katrina Brees
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| Dr. Amanda Edgar's Path to Page and Podium - Ep 282 | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:29:26 | |
How can you achieve empowerment through storytelling? Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Amanda Edgar, a trailblazing author and founder of Page and Podium Press. From her early days of crafting stories using wallpaper sample books at her grandma's farm to transitioning out of the high-pressure world of academia, Dr. Edgar has always been fueled by a passion for storytelling. In this episode, we'll delve into her courageous journey of leaving a research-intensive university role to set out on her own path, helping leaders elevate their platforms and share their impactful personal stories. Dr. Edgar works closely with clients on memoirs and hybrid memoirs, offering services ranging from ghostwriting to long-term book coaching through her specialized program called the Memoir Method. Join us as we explore the power of storytelling in marketing, the importance of overcoming perfectionism, and the pivotal moments that led Dr. Edgar to fully invest in empowering others through the written word. This episode is packed with wisdom and actionable steps for women looking to make a meaningful impact and step into leadership. Don't miss out on Dr. Amanda Edgar's invaluable insights and experiences! What You Will Learn How did Dr. Amanda Edgar's childhood love for writing using wallpaper sample books influence her career path and passion for storytelling? What were some of the key factors that led Dr. Edgar to leave her well-established academic career and venture into storytelling and publishing? Dr. Edgar discussed the pressure of producing research-based content in academia. How does this 'forced creativity' affect the quality and passion in one's work? What specific strategies did Amanda emphasize as crucial for overcoming financial challenges and building a steady income when transitioning to her new career? The unique aspects of Dr. Edgar's "memoir method" program, and how it caters specifically to women and non-binary individuals? How does Amanda incorporate personal storytelling into marketing and promotion for her clients, and why is this approach effective? How can storytelling help unlock emotional repression in the creative process? What inspired Dr. Edgar to fully invest in her business after working on a client's memoir about overcoming trauma. How did Amanda navigate societal expectations and potential challenges in choosing a path that diverges from traditional academic careers? Discuss the significance of Amanda's co-authored book on the experiences of racial justice protesters in 2020 and how it reflects her commitment to social justice and storytelling? Connect with Amanda Nell Edgar, PhD Page & Podium Publishing Website
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| Pushing Beyond Limits with Jenna Capozzi - EP281 | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:28:59 | |
Ready to reinvent yourself? Jenna Capozzi's journey of leaving her successful career to pursue impactful leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Learn how she made the leap and how you can too. Get motivated today on Wickedly Smart Women podcast. In this inspiring episode, Jenna Capozzi, jennacapozzi.com and a seasoned leader with over 30 years of executive experience, shares her transformative journey from Hollywood to guiding emerging leaders and emphasizes the power of decisive action. Discover the keys to impactful leadership, how to navigate midlife transitions, and the importance of pushing through challenges. Tune in to hear Jenna's inspiring story and actionable insights to boost your leadership game! Tune in to the episode for more wisdom and Jenna has generously offered a free Leader Builder Workbook for our listeners. This comprehensive guide will help you define your goals, purpose, mission statement, and core values to set you on the path to impactful leadership. Visit LeadWithJenna.com to download your free copy today! What You Will Learn How do you think childhood experiences can shape someone's leadership style? What are some different forms of leadership? How important do you think it is for leaders to understand and navigate these emotional stages in their teams? How does aligning team members with the company's mission and core values impact a project's success? What are the critical factors to consider when making a significant career change, especially later in life? How do you personally approach financial uncertainty when making big life or career changes? How important do you think it is to invest in mentorship and coaching when starting a new venture? How do you define and stay aligned with your goals and purpose in your personal and professional life? What strategies do you use to maintain momentum and keep pushing forward during times of setback or failure? What are some ways you celebrate small and big victories in your life or work? Connect with Jenna Capozzi
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| Lisa Sasevich's Mastery of Irresistible Offers and Sales Conversion- EP 280 | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:29:59 | |
Are you looking to skyrocket your sales conversion and create irresistible offers that don't feel salesy? In our latest podcast episode, we had the privilege of hosting the incredible Lisa Sasevich, the queen of sales conversion, on the Wickedly Smart Women podcast. In this power-packed episode, Lisa shares her journey from being fired from a dream job to becoming a leading force in the world of sales conversion. She discusses the pivotal shift in her life that led to her incredible success and emphasizes the importance of mindset, clarity, and confidence in making irresistible offers. Anjel highlights the significance of Lisa's mentorship and its impact on her own success, they dive deep into the art of creating high-ticket offers without the need for pushy sales tactics. Tune in to the episode for more wisdom and don't forget to visit Lisa's website for valuable resources on irresistible offers and sales conversion. What You Will Learn How did Lisa Sasevich's personal experience of struggling with confidence when promoting her own work lead to the creation of the "speak to sell formula," and how does this relate to the importance of mindset in sales conversion? What significant shift in Lisa's life led her to end the Sassy Mastermind program, despite its financial success, and transition her focus to sales conversion skills? How does Lisa Sasevich emphasize the importance of clarity, confidence, and readiness to make offers, and how does this relate to creating irresistible offers that do not require being salesy? In what ways did Anjel B Hartwell leverage Lisa's teachings to make a significant income from home as a single mom, and how does this tie into the concept of finding what allows individuals to thrive and not comparing oneself to others? How does Lisa Sasevich's journey to identify her unique gift and crown herself the "queen of sales conversion" reflect the importance of self-recognition and ownership of one's skills and expertise? What role did Lisa Sasevich's mentorship and training play in Anjel B Hartwell's success, and how can mentorship and guidance impact an individual's career progression? What are the key aspects of Lisa Sasevich's coaching for VIPs on stage talks, live events, and high ticket offers, and how do these tie into creating compelling and irresistible offers for clients? How does Lisa Sasevich's trajectory from being fired from a dream job to building a successful career highlight the significance of resilience and the ability to pivot in the face of adversity? In what ways does Anjel B Hartwell's success story as a single mom working from home underscore the impact of Lisa Sasevich's teachings on personal and professional growth? How does the concept of not looking at other people's mats for self-abuse, but for inspiration, tie into the overall theme of recognizing one's unique abilities and leveraging them for success in sales and entrepreneurship? Connect with Lisa Sasevich Lisa Sasevich's Website
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| Exploring Spiritual Activism with Rebecka Eggers- EP279 | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:28:54 | |
How do we navigate the chaos between where we are and where we're aiming to be? Rebecka highlights the importance of inner integration, the need for radical change, and the call for disruptors to maintain clarity, sanity, and well-being. Her oracular work, including evolutionary tarot and astrology, offers a deep and disruptive journey for those seeking profound insights and alchemical shifts. We invite you to explore Rebecka's work further on her website, thepassionpath.vision, and consider joining her transformative readings for an experience that challenges and empowers you to see the world from a revolutionary perspective. As we embrace the dawning of the creative age, we encourage you to honor your vision, express your voice, and actualize your dreams, just as Rebecka Eggers has done. Tune in to the episode now to witness the unveiling of the power of spiritual activism and gain actionable steps to infuse your impact and leadership with wisdom and spunk. What You Will Learn How has Rebecka Eggers' personal journey and experiences shaped her approach to spirituality and activism, and how does it influences her work today. Connect with Rebecka Eggers Resources Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Empowering Women to Achieve Our Health Goals—with Angela Beyer- EP278 | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:27:34 | |
The average American lifespan is 79 years. But the average American health span is just 63. That means most of us can't live independently for the last several years of our lives. So, what can we do to improve our health now and keep it that way for the long term? Angela Beyer is the renowned coach and health expert behind House of Shape, a training program that helps women build muscle, cultivate healthy habits and achieve lasting wellbeing. From overcoming personal challenges to bodybuilding triumph and celebrity training, Angela's journey feeds her passion for guiding others toward physical and mental empowerment. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Angela joins Anjel to explain why she left a job in corporate banking to start her own business as a personal trainer. Angela offers advice on what to focus on first when you become an entrepreneur, challenging us to get clear on our mission and take imperfect action. Listen in to understand why money represents a client's level of commitment and learn how Angela supports women in achieving their health goals! What You Will LearnHow Angela's personal health issues inspired her interest in wellness Why Angela started participating in bodybuilding competitions Angela's transition from corporate banking to becoming a personal trainer Angela's advice on leaving a W-2 job to start your own business Why it's crucial to surround yourself with other women who lift you up Why you should focus on serving clients first when you start a business How to get clear on your mission and take imperfect action How Angela supports her clients in achieving their health goals What differentiates lifespan from health span (and why it matters) How money represents a client's level of commitment to your program Connect with Angela Beyer ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Reinventing Health and Longevity with Janet McConnell – Ep.376 | 13 May 2026 | 00:30:45 | |
What if the biggest wake-up call of your life became the reason you completely reinvented your future? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Janet McConnell, a Senior National Champion Bodybuilder who began competing in her late 40s, Janet brings decades of experience in strength training and lifestyle habits that support cognitive health, resilience, and vitality. As the author of Elements of Aging Well, she blends science-backed insight with real-world strategies to help women age with confidence, strength, and purpose. Janet shares how a shocking health diagnosis at age 46 forced her to confront the reality of burnout, unhealthy habits, and the long-term impact of putting herself last. Instead of accepting prescriptions as her future, she made a bold decision to change her life through one consistent habit: resistance training. If you've ever wondered whether you've waited too long to prioritize yourself, this episode will challenge everything you believe about aging and personal transformation.
What You Will Learn: How one consistent habit can create massive health transformation over time. Why resistance training is one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging and cognitive health. How high-achieving women often disconnect from their health while building successful careers. Why mindset shifts must happen before lasting behavior change can occur. How Janet reversed alarming health markers without extreme dieting. What happens physically and mentally when strength training becomes part of a long-term lifestyle. Why aging does not automatically mean decline or loss of vitality. How identity and purpose evolve when transitioning out of corporate life. Why women over 45 should rethink the way they approach fitness and longevity. How healthy habits become votes for the person you want to become. Connect with Janet McConnell https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-mcconnell-65703a1b2/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AgingStrongforLife
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| Helping Jobseekers Achieve Their Career Goals—with Shea Harty- EP277 | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:27:06 | |
If you're struggling to find work, it's easy to fall into a scarcity mindset. But what if you had access to free executive coaching? What if a coach could help you build confidence and land a job that is meaningful to you? Shea Harty is Executive Director of the Empowerment Foundation, a nonprofit that champions workplace equality, focusing on diversity and mindset transformation in business. With over 20 years in HR, cross-cultural communication and digital engagement, Shea advises international corporations on inclusive cultures and DEI initiatives. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Shea joins Anjel to share the origin story of the Empowerment Foundation and explain who the nonprofit serves. Shea explains how her team helps jobseekers develop an abundance mindset and how the volunteer coaches benefit from working with the foundation. Listen in for insight on how corporations benefit from building an inclusive environment and learn how to achieve your career goals through the Empowerment Foundation! What You Will LearnHow Shea's determination to fight injustice began in childhood How Shea developed the courage to step up and advocate for others What inspired Shea's transition from corporate consulting to nonprofit work The origin story of the Empowerment Foundation and who it serves How Shea's team helps jobseekers develop an abundance mindset The executive coaches who volunteer with the Empowerment Foundation How Shea monetizes the nonprofit through corporate consulting How Shea's husband inspired her to pursue nonprofit work full time How Shea's foundation empowers both its mentees and volunteer coaches How corporations benefit from building an inclusive environment Connect with Shea Harty ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Business Writing to Build Your Brand Identity—with Venchele Saint Dic- EP276 | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:28:13 | |
Does your business writing convey your brand identity? The right content expands and deepens your connection with your audience. But how do you write in a way that resonates with potential clients? Venchele Saint Dic is the freelance writer, author and editor behind Pathway Coach Writing, a platform that helps aspiring authors and businesses find their confidence in writing. Venchele is also pursuing a doctorate degree in Public Health Leadership, and she is passionate about helping people from underrepresented communities amplify their impact and contribute to positive change in the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Venchele joins Anjel to explain how to create a nurturing environment for writing that inspires your best work. Venchele offers advice on being open to feedback about your writing, describing who has earned the right to offer such feedback—and who hasn't. Listen in for insight on leveraging a book to connect with your audience and learn how Vechele can help you build your brand identity through written content. What You Will LearnHow Venchele's fascination with French literature inspired her interest in writing How to use a book to deepen your connection with your audience Venchele's role as a freelance writer and how it differs from being a ghost writer Venchele's advice on being open to feedback about your writing Who has earned the right to give you feedback on your writing (and who hasn't) The role of a meditation practice in developing the skill of discernment How to create a nurturing environment for writing that inspires your best work Who inspired Venchele to start a business as a writing coach Venchele's commitment to serve underrepresented business owners How growing up in Haiti informs Venchele's drive to pursue a PhD in public health Connect with Venchele Saint Dic ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Finding the Confidence to Be the Headliner in Your Own Life—with Lisa Andria- EP275 | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:28:02 | |
Are you so much of a people pleaser that you've lost yourself? Too many women wake up one day and realize we've been so busy helping other people accomplish their dreams that we've forgotten our own. So, how do we rediscover who we are? How do we find the courage to go after what we want? How do we cast ourselves as the leading lady in our own lives? Lisa Andria is the creator of Leap with Confidence, a platform that supports women in finding their higher purpose and living a life where they are the headliner. After 41 years as a telecom sales executive, Lisa was called to become a certified transformation life coach and help clients stop wasting time achieving other's goals and start working on their own. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lisa joins Anjel to discuss her transition from corporate sales to life coach and describe how she developed the confidence to walk away from her W-2. Lisa considers how women are conditioned to be people pleasers, explaining how losing herself in a marriage inspired her to investigate her own inner world. Listen in for insight on overcoming imposter syndrome in your business and learn how Lisa can help you find yourself and pursue your unique purpose with confidence. What You Will LearnWhat inspired Lisa's transition from corporate sales exec to life coach for women Lisa's take on what it means to be an inner truth explorer Why you can't transform your life if you don't understand who you are as a person The challenge Lisa faced in having the confidence to walk away from her W-2 How women are conditioned to be people pleasers How losing herself in a marriage inspired Lisa to start exploring her internal realm The trifecta of challenging life events Lisa faced in 2023 Lisa's advice on changing your mindset on money and discovering the reality of your financial situation How Lisa helped a client reframe feedback from a difficult boss What Lisa does to overcome imposter syndrome in her business Lisa's mission to help as many women as possible find ourselves and our purpose Connect with Lisa Andria ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| From Hustle Culture to Sustainable Business Growth—featuring Jessica Lackey- EP274 | 29 May 2024 | 00:27:01 | |
In the West, we embrace hustle culture and judge success by the bottom line alone. But this approach comes at the expense of the people involved. So, how do you build a business that's strong and sustainable for the long term? Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor on a mission to disrupt mainstream business culture and create sustainable businesses with a human centric approach. With a background in corporate leadership and a Harvard Business degree, Jessica leverages her understanding of business fundamentals to help businesses grow without sacrificing the wellbeing of their clients, community or team. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jessica joins Anjel to share the experience that inspired her to leave the corporate world and explain how hustle culture affected her health. Jessica discusses her aim to marry business fundamentals with human centricity, describing how to balance the needs of the self with your clients, community and team. Listen in for Jessica's insight on the challenge of practicing slow productivity and learn how to build a business with strong fundamentals that puts people first. What You Will LearnHow following a boy to Boston put Jessica on a path to corporate consulting The experience that inspired Jessica to exit the corporate world How the isolating nature of Jessica's work trapped her in hustle culture How hustle culture impacted Jessica's physical, mental and emotional health Jessica's aim around marrying business fundamentals with human centricity How Jessica's consulting business serves solopreneurs and small teams What a sustainable business with a human-centric approach looks like How to build a business that balances the self, clients, community and team Jessica's vision to build a 7-figure education business for small teams Why slow productivity is Jessica's greatest challenge in her business right now Connect with Jessica Lackey ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| The Power of Art in Your Path to Wholeness—with Cindy Ingram- EP273 | 22 May 2024 | 00:27:34 | |
What can we learn from art? Whether we're making art ourselves or observing it, Cindy Ingram believes that art helps us connect with each other and grow as humans. So, how can art be part of your path to wholeness? Cindy is a writer, artist, poet, podcaster, educator and entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to bringing the magic of art connection to others. A former art museum educator, art teacher and creator of Art Class Curator, Cindy is passionate about taking art out of stuffy lecture halls and bringing it into the hearts and minds of everyone. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Cindy joins Anjel to explain how she defines art as something your make or create that touches the humanity of another person. Cindy shares why she stopped making art for 20 years, discussing how she overcame her initial resistance to start again and why she loves doing mixed media collage. Listen in for Cindy's insight on building a financially rewarding business around art and learn how to leverage the power of art for healing and self-discovery. What You Will LearnCindy's early memories of connecting with the art in Disney's Lion King How Cindy defines art as something that touches the humanity of another person Cindy's journey to exploring museum quality art as a junior in high school Why Cindy stopped making art for 20 years and what inspired her to start again How Cindy likes to make mixed media collage art and look at expressionist paintings How Cindy overcame her initial resistance to making her own art again The power of setting aside dedicated time pursue your creative endeavors How Cindy's book evolved to become a memoir on art as the path to wholeness What it looks like to leverage the power of art to help us evolve and grow Cindy's insight on building a financially rewarding business around art Connect with Cindy Ingram ResourcesArt Is About Being Whole by Cindy Ingram Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Connecting with Clients on Social Media Live Stream—with Rose Caiazzo- EP272 | 15 May 2024 | 00:28:38 | |
With the rise of AI, it's hard to tell what's real and what isn't on the web. But if you're an entrepreneur, you may need social media marketing to reach potential clients. So, what can you do to prove that you're a real person, make authentic connections and build an audience online? Rose Caiazzo, also known as Jackson Hole Rose, said goodbye to the corporate world 17 years ago and started her own business teaching the secrets of social media marketing. Rose is also a professional voice talent, emcee and on-camera host, and she is combining her skills to help women present themselves fabulously on camera with the Live Streaming Secrets Circle program. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Rose joins Anjel to explain how she saw social media as the marketing tool of the future in its early days—despite pushback from others. Rose discusses how social media has evolved in the last 17 years and shares her approach to social media marketing for multidimensional business owners. Listen in for Rose's insight on building the confidence to show up on live stream and learn how to share your authentic self and build an audience through on-screen storytelling. What You Will LearnHow Rose saw social media as the marketing tool of the future in its early days Rose's practices for affirming your own knowing despite pushback from others How Rose's 2 key areas of interest are merging in her work with live streaming on social media Rose's approach to social media marketing for multidimensional business owners How Rose helps people leverage social media in a positive, powerful way Rose's insight around the evolution of social media over the last 17 years Why Rose believes live streaming on social media will be an essential skill moving forward How to navigate imposter syndrome or perfectionism to show up on live stream The power of showing your authentic self through storytelling on camera How Rose's radio career inspired her to trademark the name Jackson Hole Rose Connect with Rose CaiazzoLive Streaming Secrets with Jackson Hole Rose ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Building Wealth to Fund Your Next Chapter—with Barbara Spitzer- EP271 | 08 May 2024 | 00:27:34 | |
What do you want to do after you stop working full time? You may feel like you have more to give and want to continue to contribute to the world by starting a business, serving on a board or launching a nonprofit. You may also want to travel, pursue a hobby or learn something new. And once you've got a plan, it's time to start building wealth to fund your next chapter. Barbara Spitzer just wrapped a successful 35-year career in consulting and is now building a robust portfolio career helping radically impactful organizations execute strategy and grow. To that end, Barbara is a philanthropist, private and nonprofit Board Chair, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and CEO of her own business, Two Rivers Partners. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Barbara joins Anjel to discuss what inspired her to become an entrepreneur as part of her own next chapter and describe some of the challenges she faces in the transition. Barbara explains what it means to build a portfolio career and shares the benefits of serving on a corporate, private, advisory or nonprofit board. Listen in for advice on filling your own cup before you give to others and learn to leverage Barbara's intentional, P&L approach to funding your next chapter! What You Will LearnBarbara's experience of 'starting a new chapter' after a 35-year corporate career Barbara's advice on building wealth to fund what you want to do in the next chapter of your life What inspired Barbara to become an entrepreneur after a long consulting career What it means to build a multidimensional portfolio career vs. working full-time for one employer The biggest challenges Barbara faces in balancing the portfolio and being an entrepreneur Barbara's top 4 tips for transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship Barbara's intentional, P&L approach to filling her own cup before she gives to others How Barbara serves CEOs of large nonprofits and small startups through Two Rivers Partners The benefits of serving on a board and how board service is compensated What differentiates service on a corporate, private, advisory or nonprofit board Connect with Barbara Spitzer ResourcesOutlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer by Dan Buettner Portfolio Life by David Corbett Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwel Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Marketing Your Business Through Quality Delivery—with Joanna Lindenbaum- EP270 | 01 May 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
Are you spending more time than you'd like marketing your business? As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in learning the latest marketing strategies and lose sight of why we started our venture in the first place. But if your clients aren't re-signing or sending referrals your way, your marketing efforts are unsustainable. Joanna Lindenbaum is CEO and Head Coach at the Applied Depth Institute, a transformational coaching program and certification that helps coaches and healers take their skills to the next level. Joanna uses her 20 years of experience in human behavior, embodiment practices, and Archetype and Shadow to inform her work, helping students focus less on marketing and more on mastering their craft. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Joanna joins Anjel to share her personal healing journey and explain what inspired her to teach others how to love and accept all the parts of ourselves. Joanna discusses her transition from museum curator to transformational coach and describes the light bulb moment she realized she was equipped to help other coaches skill up. Listen in for Joanna's insight on balancing marketing with quality delivery and learn how to produce a superior product that leads to referrals and repeat customers. What You Will LearnHow waking up with Bell's palsy in her 20s inspired Joanna's current work What called Joanna to teach others how to love and accept ALL the parts of ourselves The challenge Joanna faced in owning her desire for power Why it's important to get in touch with the shadow parts of ourselves Joanna's journey from museum curator to transformational coach Why entrepreneurs must be willing to embrace the mystery and be in discomfort The lightbulb moment Joanna realized she was equipped to help other coaches skill up How your marketing is done for you when you perform incredible work What it looks like to balance marketing with quality delivery How fear and resistance are natural parts of the process of growth Connect with Joanna Lindenbaum ResourcesJoanna's PDF -- Coach Your Clients to Overcome Resistance & Reach More Goals Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com
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| Build Better Relationships with Unshakable Boundaries—with Stephanie Jordan- EP269 | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Stephanie Jordan likens boundaries to building a backyard fence around your heart. And you get to choose who has access and at what level. So, how do you establish healthy boundaries and communicate them to the people in your life? Stephanie is a teacher, speaker and author of Believing in Boundaries and The Death Tsunami. She has run her own cosmetology business for 24 years and added writing to her repertoire in 2020. Stephanie loves Jesus and intends to spend her life sharing His message in an unconventional way. Her artistic, rock-and-roll style influences her outlook on life and living it to the fullest. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Stephanie joins Anjel to explain how she learned to recognize when God is speaking to her and how He encouraged her to become a published writer. Stephanie shares her experience of losing her husband to a hypertensive crisis when he was just 38 years old and dealing with the grief that followed. Listen in to understand how Stephanie's relationships inspired her to set boundaries and learn how to set appropriate cultural, relational and faith practice boundaries of your own. What You Will LearnHow working with a moving canvas inspired Stephanie's career in cosmetology The dream that initiated Stephanie's shift from cosmetology to writing How Stephanie learned to recognize and receive when God is speaking to her The challenge of trusting what you hear from the upstairs team How her husband's substance abuse helped Stephanie learn to set boundaries Stephanie's analogy of boundaries as a fence around your backyard How Stephanie teaches people to set cultural, relational and faith practice boundaries Stephanie's experience of losing her husband to hypertensive crisis at age 38 Stephanie's insight around dealing with the spiritual tsunami of grief Connect with Stephanie Jordan ResourcesBelieving in Boundaries by Stephanie Jordan The Death Tsunami: An Unexpected Journey into Widowhood and How I Met Death by Stephanie Jordan Stephanie's Believing in Boundaries Course Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Stepping Into Your WILD—with Dr. Jenny Nuccio- EP268 | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:27:33 | |
What is your WILD? Are you honoring it? It can be challenging to get out of the boxes the world puts us in, but what if we could? What if we pushed into our WILD and started radiating everything we are meant to be? Dr. Jenny Nuccio is Founder and CEO of Imani Collective, an organization that combines the dual power of a social enterprise with a nonprofit to break the cycle of generational poverty in Kenya. Imani Collective began as a small sewing training program but has evolved to empower hundreds of artisans through dignified work, opportunity and community. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr. Jenny joins Anjel to share the questions she was asking on her first mission trip to Africa and what inspired her move to Kenya in 2013. Dr. Jenny explains why she immersed herself in the community she serves and how Imani Collective has evolved over time to blend the nonprofit and business model. Listen in for Dr. Jenny's insight on respecting and honoring other cultures and learn how to uncover your WILD, exploring what it means to do your best service for the world! What You Will LearnHow Dr. Jenny's parents' divorce ignited her journey of self-discovery The questions Dr. Jenny was asking on her first mission trip to Africa Dr. Jenny's insight on the power of honoring other cultures What inspired Dr. Jenny to move to Kenya and build Imani Collective How Dr. Jenny decided to teach sewing to the women in her community Why Dr. Jenny immersed herself in the community she serves How Imani Collective has grown since its inception in 2013 The benefit of Imani Collective's hybrid model of nonprofit and business Why Dr. Jenny fought for other's paychecks but wasn't on payroll herself Dr. Jenny's take on what it means to find and pursue your WILD Connect with Dr. Jenny Nuccio ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Human-First Leadership That Drives Real Business Results with Kathy Eastwood – Ep.375 | 06 May 2026 | 00:29:21 | |
What if the reason your team isn't performing has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with leadership? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Kathy Eastwood, CEO and creator of the human-first E3 Leadership Code and a leadership strategist with over thirty years of executive experience across EY, Hewlett-Packard, high-growth startups, and private equity-backed companies. This conversation dives into the real reason most teams struggle, why emotional intelligence is the missing link in leadership. If you've ever questioned your leadership environment, your next career move, or how to build a business that aligns with your values, this episode will challenge how you think about success and performance.
What You Will Learn: How misaligned leadership directly impacts culture, performance, and team engagement. What signals indicate it may be time to leave a corporate role and explore something new. How emotional intelligence influences leadership effectiveness and team results. What the E3 Leadership Code is and how it creates sustainable high performance. Why fear-based leadership fails and what to do instead to motivate teams. How to navigate the financial uncertainty of leaving corporate and starting a business. What it really takes to build a people-first organization that drives profit and retention.
Connect with Kathy Eastwood E Equals Why https://marketing.eequalswhy.com/e3-leadership-code
Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds Email: listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com
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| Speaking What You Want Into Reality—with Yun Rhee- EP267 | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:29:04 | |
Most of us understand the concept of speaking what we want into reality. But if we don't take the next steps of believing that it's possible for us, knowing we deserve it, and embodying our power as conscious creators, the law of attraction simply won't work. So, how do we embrace the idea that our dreams are within reach and take action to make them a reality? Yun Rhee is the creator of Elevated Human Experience, a coaching practice dedicated to unlocking the potential in others and helping people attain unparalleled levels of success, wealth and personal fulfillment. With a rich background in real estate investment and business management, Yun leverages her deep insights to help people tap into their inherent gifts and carve out dream lives. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Yun joins Anjel to share the childhood experience that taught her she could create through vocalization. Yun describes the moment she realized that her loved ones were not getting the best version of her, explaining how she let go of limiting beliefs and cultural conditioning to follow her calling. Listen in for Yun's insight on creating new programming that serves you and learn how the Elevated Human Experience can help you live with passion, purpose and prosperity! What You Will LearnHow we discover our gifts through struggles and failure The childhood experience that taught Yun she could create through vocalization How Yun realized that her loved ones were not getting the best version of her What inspired Yun to build Elevated Human Experience How Yun let go of limiting beliefs and cultural conditioning to follow her calling Yun's insight on creating new programming that serves us Why there's so much power in investing in yourself Yun's 5 core values of integrity, honesty, spirituality, positive mental attitude and infinite expansion Yun's approach to living with passion, purpose and prosperity Why honesty and grace are key in achieving our goals Connect with Yun Rhee ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Grief Education for the Workplace—with Suzanne Jabour- EP266 | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:28:21 | |
When Suzanne Jabour's 22-year-old son lost his battle with depression, she became a student of grief. She wanted to understand the process well enough to grieve healthfully herself and support others who were grieving Ben's loss as well. Suzanne eventually became a certified Grief Educator and Transformational Coach, leveraging her decades of experience as a trainer to normalize grief as a healthy response to losses big and small. She also built Suzanne Jabour Grief Education, a platform that serves organizations and businesses, helping them build the skills and protocols to support people who are grieving at work. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Suzanne joins Anjel to share her experience with grief and explain why it's crucial to honor friends and family members who grieve differently from you. Suzanne offers advice on navigating grief brain and describes three ways grief shows up in the workplace for individuals, teams, clients and customers. Listen in for Suzanne's insight on giving yourself the space for trauma recovery work and learn what organizations can do to support grievers as they reintegrate in the workplace. What You Will LearnHow the unexpected loss of her 22-year-old son led Suzanne to grief education Why it's crucial to honor the family members who grieve differently from you How grief brain affected Suzanne and what the research says about why it happens Why the second year after a catastrophic loss is often harder than the first 3 ways grief shows up in the workplace for individuals, teams and customers How Suzanne helps organizations develop leadership compassion and grief literacy Suzanne's top strategies for helping grievers reintegrate in the workplace Suzanne's advice on how to leverage technology to navigate grief brain How to give yourself the space for trauma recovery work and permission to grieve Connect with Suzanne JabourSuzanne Jabour Grief Education ResourcesThe Grieving Brain by Mary-Francis O'Connor, PhD Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| The Blueprint for a Happy, Healthy Relationship—with Christina Morelli- EP265 | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:28:37 | |
According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, there is a strong correlation between healthy relationships and happiness. But what if your current relationships aren't making you happy? How do you know when a relationship can be repaired and when to walk away? Christina Morelli is the Relationship Communication Coach behind Christina Morelli Coaching, a practice that helps individuals and people in partnerships to create healthy, rewarding, fulfilling relationships. Christina's practice focuses on fostering self-awareness and providing relationship education to increase relational and emotional intelligence, overall happiness and personal healing. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Christina joins Anjel to explain how our inner wisdom tells us a relationship isn't right and why we often ignore it. Christina shares the three fundamentals of a healthy relationship and discusses why self-awareness is a prerequisite to effective communication with your partner. Listen in to understand how relationships can take you to the next level of growth and learn how Christina can help you design an ideal relationship blueprint with your partner. What You Will LearnHow Christina's unhealthy relationship with her parents inspired her work Christina's internal knowing that relationships could be better than what she'd experienced Why we ignore our inner wisdom when it tells us a relationship isn't right for us Christina's practice for deepening your relationship with your inner voice How to disengage from the constructs of scarcity and a ticking clock that push us to settle Christina's 3 fundamentals of a healthy relationship—lifestyle, goals/vision and values How a partnership can take us to the next level of evolution and growth The most common challenges the couples Christina serves are grappling with Why self-awareness is a prerequisite to effective communication in relationships Christina's success story of a couple she helped create their ideal relationship blueprint How healthy relationships influence your overall joy and happiness Connect with Christina Morelli ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com
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| Why Surrender Is a Superpower for High Achievers—with Jenn Drummond- EP264 | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
Wicked-smart women tend to be high achievers. But are you achieving out of fear? Or are you making intentional choices about what you want to accomplish and savoring the experience? Jenn Drummond was a top performer driven by fear, until a near-death experience taught her that she could surrender—and still achieve at a high level. She soon became a World Record holder for 'climbing the seven second summits' and shared her story in BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals. Today, Jenn spends her time inspiring entrepreneurs to live a life of significance through her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs and signature talks. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jenn joins Anjel to explain how she survived a collision with a semi-truck and what the experience taught her about practicing surrender in daily life. Jenn discusses what inspired her to take up mountaineering and describes the parallels between climbing a mountain and building a business outlined in her book. Listen in for Jenn's trigger meditation for making intentional choices and learn how to stop achieving out of fear and get present to the experience of reaching new heights! What You Will LearnJenn's shift from high achieving out of fear to savoring the experience How learning to surrender helped Jenn survival a collision with a semi-truck Jenn's strategy for shutting down the 'fear tape' and connecting to her body How Jenn's car accident reminded her of a greater plan to serve others How cultivating a witnessing presence helps Jenn practice surrender Why Jenn took on the challenge of climbing the '7 second summits' Jenn's 7 parallels between climbing a mountain and building a business What signals Jenn to pause when her mind and body are out of sync Jenn's trigger meditation for making intentional choices re: how we live Connect with Jenn Drummond ResourcesBreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals by Jenn Drummond The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer Training for the Uphill Athlete by Steve House, Scott Johnston and Kilian Jornet Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Creating Safe Schools with Trauma-Sensitive Practices—with Dr. Anne Katona Linn- EP263 | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:27:27 | |
Teachers get minimal training on behavior management before they're thrown into the field. And few understand how trauma might affect their students' emotional health. So, how can we help schools identify the kiddos that need support? How can we foster an environment where students and staff feel safe? Dr. Anne Katona Linn is the Educational Coach behind Katona Linn Consulting, a firm that supports schools in creating a safe, supportive and successful environment. Dr. Anne is committed to addressing the mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges schools face and helping teachers build trauma-sensitive, resilient classrooms. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr. Anne joins Anjel to discuss how her own childhood trauma informs her work and describe how trauma impacts our physical and emotional health. Dr. Anne explains why imposter syndrome is stronger in people with trauma and offers advice on building a support network and setting boundaries for your own self-care. Listen in for insight around the biggest challenges teachers face and learn how Dr. Anne's coaching empowers schools to build emotionally and physically safe environments. What You Will LearnHow Dr. Anne's childhood trauma inspired her work in special education Dr. Anne's journey from special ed teacher to educational consultant How Dr. Anne defines trauma as an event that has lifelong effects on our health How trauma impacts our physical, mental and emotional health Dr. Anne's mission to help teachers understand trauma better How Dr. Anne empowers schools to build emotionally and physically safe environments How Dr. Anne's coaching addresses the biggest challenges teachers face Dr. Anne's insight on preventing school violence Why imposter syndrome is stronger in entrepreneurs with trauma Dr. Anne's advice on building a support network and setting boundaries Connect with Dr. Anne Katona Linn ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| The Transformational Power in Rites of Passage—with Paula Conroy- EP262 | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:29:56 | |
Most of us transition from one stage of life to the next without any kind of ceremony or initiation. But Paula Conroy argues that without rites of passage, we lose the potential for transformation and deep healing that can come with these important milestones. So, what can we do to make healthy rites of passage mainstream again? And what are the consequences of remaining uninitiated? Paula Conroy is the Transformational Rites of Passage Facilitator behind The Frequency, a platform that supports women in moving into our full feminine maturity, strength and power. Paula spent 15 years in senior leadership in global banking before pivoting to entrepreneurship, and she is committed to helping women heal our fragmented parts and emerge transformed into a fuller, more authentic version of ourselves. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Paula joins Anjel to discuss the three components of a healthy rite of passage and describe what's missing from the ceremonies in our current cultural framework. Paula explains how rites of passage benefit the individual and their community, offering examples of the collective fallout of having uninitiated decision makers. Listen in to understand the transformational power of having your story listened to—and learn how to leverage rites of passage to transition into your next stage of life in a healthy way. What You Will Learn3 components of a healthy rite of passage into young adulthood What's missing from our ceremonies in the current cultural framework How rites of passage benefit both the individual and their community Why uninitiated young men often engage in risk-taking behaviors How uninitiated boys and girls cope with the transition to young adulthood Why it's harmful for women to carry their 'wounded maiden' into midlife The collective fallout of having uninitiated decision makers Paula's vision to have rites of passage become mainstream again What to do if you're entering elderhood but remain uninitiated The power of transformation in having your story listened to Connect with Paula Conroy ResourcesThe Rites of Passage Institute Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com
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| Jumpstart Your Career in Film & Television—with Jennifer Carriere- EP261 | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:28:33 | |
Does a career in film and television seem out of reach? If you've dreamed of becoming a screenwriter, director, or maybe even an actor, serving as a script supervisor may be your shortcut to the inner circle. But what is a script supervisor? And where can you go to train for the role? Jennifer Carriere is the creator of Script Supervisor CEO, a platform that helps people earn a six-figure salary and hobnob with Hollywood's elite by teaching them the trade of script supervising. Jennifer caught the bug for film and television in New Orleans in 2008. She left a successful career in civil engineering and has gone on to script supervise hundreds of episodes of TV and dozens of feature films. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jennifer joins Anjel to describe the role of a script supervisor and explain how a shortage of script supervisors inspired the creation of her business. Jennifer discusses who is best suited to be a script supervisor and how they protect the story and prevent continuity errors in movies and television shows. Listen in for insight on taking imperfect action as an entrepreneur and learn how to jumpstart your career in film and TV with Jennifer's script supervisor training program! What You Will LearnWhat inspired Jennifer's shift from civil engineering to film and television How a shortage of script supervisors motivated Jennifer to start her own business How a script supervisor protects the story and prevents continuity errors Who is best suited to the role of script supervisor for a production How being a script supervisor benefits aspiring actors, directors and screenwriters Why starting a business might be simpler than you think Jennifer's challenge to take imperfect action today to start your business Connect with Jennifer Carriere ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Leadership Strategies for Building Influence—with Helen Dayen- EP260 | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:28:10 | |
Whether you're an entrepreneur or corporate executive, you need to influence the people around you. But how do you get buy-in from investors, the board, your colleagues or the team you're leading? Especially when those people have different learning styles and personalities? Helen Dayen is the Wall Street veteran turned executive coach behind the Dayen Group, a leadership development company that helps ambitious professionals become power players. Twice named Top Coach in New York, Helen has two decades of experience in high-stakes environments, and she is dedicated to helping clients drive revenue and get the respect and success they deserve. On this episode of the podcast, Helen joins Anjel to share her experience as a woman on the trading floor and explain how her ability to navigate change informs her work in leadership development. Helen discusses how she discovered executive coaching, describing how she leveraged the skills she already had in a unique way and enrolled others in her vision to build a successful coaching business. Listen in for Helen's insight on making the decision to invest in yourself and learn how to communicate in a way that inspires buy-in from the people you lead! What You Will LearnHow a childhood of chronic change informs Helen's work in leadership development How Helen began her career on the Wall Street trading floor Helen's experience as 1 of only 3 women in her Lehman Brothers trading class How the financial services industry has changed for women from when Helen started to now How Helen discovered executive coaching and realized it was for her Helen's transition from Wall Street to entrepreneurship How to leverage the skills you already have in a unique way and enroll others in your vision How Helen helps senior leaders overcome roadblocks to influence and navigate change Helen's advice on making the decision to invest in an executive coach How Helen helps executive leaders leverage AI to be more influential Connect with Helen Dayen ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| How to Land the Executive Role You Want—with Gina Riley- EP259 | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:28:40 | |
In her work at an executive search firm, Gina Riley noticed common mistakes that executive leaders were making in the interview process. They struggled to articulate their strengths and explain how they showed up in the world uniquely. And many lacked executive presence. In other words, they didn't convey the trustworthiness and authority it takes to lead an organization. So, what can executives do to position themselves appropriately for the job they want and really shine in interviews? Gina is the HR professional, career transition and executive search expert behind Gina Riley Consulting, a firm that helps people at the leadership level navigate the job search process. Gina holds a master's in systems design and serves as a certified YouMap coach and interview skills training expert who frequently writes and speaks on careers related topics. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Gina joins Anjel to explain how she helps executives define and describe their leadership approach in a powerful way. Gina shares her own journey as an entrepreneur, discussing why entrepreneurs need the humility to ask for help and the confidence to price their services appropriately. Listen in for Gina's insight on reentering the workforce after time off and learn how to communicate your value in the interview process to land the executive position of your dreams! What You Will Learn Gina's early drive to help people elevate their communication skills The gap in the marketplace that inspired Gina to become an entrepreneur Gina's advice for executives reentering the workforce after time off How Gina helps people at the leadership level shine in interviews The most common mistakes executives make in the interview process What it looks like for a leader to demonstrate executive presence Why the best executive jobs are found through the 'hidden job market' How Gina helps executives define and describe their leadership approach Gina's take on why entrepreneurs need the humility to ask for help How Gina developed the confidence to price her services properly Connect with Gina Riley ResourcesHow Your Next Executive Role Finds You Talence Group Executive Search Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| What You Don't Know About Human Trafficking—with Amanda Blackwood- EP258 | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
When we think of human trafficking, most of us picture kidnapping and prostitution. But the truth is, most victims are adults who've been trafficked by people they trust and forced to work for free. And they may or may not realize that they're being trafficked. Amanda Blackwood is the Trauma Recovery Mentor behind Growth from Darkness, a platform where she shares her experiences as a survivor of human trafficking and helps other trauma survivors build resilience and strength. Amanda is also an accomplished artist, author and public speaker, hosting The Survivors and Growth from Darkness podcasts. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Amanda joins Anjel to share her experiences as the victim of human trafficking, describing how she was preyed upon by people she knew and trusted. Amanda discusses the DHS definition of human trafficking, explaining what labor, sex and organ trafficking look like and why trafficking is most prevalent in upper-middle class neighborhoods. Listen in for Amanda's insight on asking for help if you're in an abusive situation and learn how she navigated the trauma recovery process. What You Will LearnWhy it's a myth that human trafficking only happens to children How Amanda's childhood trauma made her susceptible to being trafficked as an adult How the Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking What labor, sex and organ trafficking look like (and which is most common) Why trafficking in the US is most prevalent in upper-middle class neighborhoods How most people are trafficked by people they already know and trust vs. kidnapped by traffickers What causes a parent/grandparent to traffic their child/grandchild Amanda's experiences with being trafficked and why she didn't recognize the signs How Amanda got help after leaving an abusive situation How writing her memoir allowed Amanda to heal from her trafficking experience How Amanda helps clients recognize trauma triggers/reactions Connect with Amanda Blackwood ResourcesCustom Justice by Amanda Blackwood Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Reinventing Your Career Path with Megan Applegate – Ep.374 | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:31:18 | |
What happens when you wake up one day and realize the career you built no longer fits your life? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Megan Applegate, Career Strategist, Certified Personal Consultant, and the founder of Career Blueprint Solutions. Megan shares her powerful journey from a 20-year corporate career in hospitality to building her own business in recruiting and career strategy. What started as a feeling of disconnection and burnout turned into a bold leap into entrepreneurship, without a clear roadmap. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, questioning their career direction, or ready to make a change but unsure where to start.
What You Will Learn: How to recognize the signs that a career is no longer aligned and what to do next. What it means to shift from being a job seeker to someone who attracts opportunities. How to identify and articulate transferable skills when changing industries. Why proficiency in a role does not always equal passion or fulfillment. How to build confidence by understanding your true market value. What it takes to become "market ready" before making a career move. How to navigate career transitions without waiting for a breaking point. Connect with Megan Applegate Career Blueprint Solutions https://www.careerblueprintsolutions.com/
Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds | |||
| Why Making Art is a Spiritual Process—with Amy Zerner - EP257 | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:28:41 | |
Yes, art is beautiful. And it allows us to express ourselves and inspire others. But the process of making art is also a spiritual process. If we're open to it, the act of creativity gives us access to the divine. Amy Zerner is a multi-disciplinary artist, illustrator and designer whose one-of-a-kind art couture jackets, coats and caftans are sold at Bergdorf Goodman. A National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Grant Winner, Amy has exhibited her paintings and mixed-media work extensively in individual and group shows. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Amy joins Anjel to discuss the role of art, beauty and creativity in an increasingly dark world. Amy explains why you should have your own sacred space to create and describes how to become a channel for the divine while you're making art. Listen in to understand how art activates our resourcefulness and learn how the creative process can be a healing experience that connects you with a higher power. What You Will LearnThe role of creativity, art and beauty in an increasingly dark world What it was like for Amy to put her tarot and oracle card decks out into the world How Amy makes decisions around how and where to show her art Why Amy sees making art as a spiritual process How Amy thinks about the magic of synchronicity or meaningful coincidence Amy's advice around working with your significant other How Amy allows herself to be a channel for the divine Why Amy recommends making your own sacred space to create Amy's process for making mixed media fabric collages How making art activates our resourcefulness, i.e.: sustainable art Connect with Amy Zerner ResourcesAmy Zerner & Monte Farber on Leading Visionaries EP022 Love, Light & Laughter by Monte Farber and Amy Zerner Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| [BONUS REPLAY] Electing a Spiritual Thought Leader to the Oval Office—with Marianne Williamson - EP248 | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
Walking a spiritual path starts with internal change. But it cannot stop there.
Living a truly spiritual life means acting in love to create an external shift in our circumstances as well.
It's about advocating for what we believe in and changing the systems that cause suffering.
Marianne Williamson is a Democratic candidate running for the office of the President of the United States in 2024. She is also a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, political activist and globally influential spiritual thought leader.
For over three decades, Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and progressive circles, and she is the founder of Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 16 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989.
On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Marianne joins Anjel to explain what inspired her to run for President in 2024 and share her 'root cause healing' approach to public policy.
Marianne discusses her comprehensive policy platform, describing why she advocates for both a Department of Peace and a Department of Children and Youth.
Listen in for Marianne's insight on wealth inequality in the US and learn what women can do to elevate each other's voices and bring a more evolved way of the thinking to the highest office in the land.
What You Will Learn
What inspired Marianne to run for President of the United States in 2024 Why Marianne advocates for a Department of Peace (and what that would look like) Marianne's unique 'root cause healing' approach to public policy The goals of Marianne's proposed US Department of Children and Youth How America's soulless, unethical economic system harms our children How an unjust economic system causes inequality and violence in the US Why it's challenging for Marianne to raise funds and how a grassroots campaign works Examples of misogyny in politics Marianne has faced in her campaign What women can do to be taken seriously and elevate each other's voices The first 3 things Marianne will do on her first day in the Oval Office
Connect with Marianne Williamson
Resources
Mike Wallace Interview with Erich Fromm Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell
Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell
Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Cultivating Self-Care with an Herbal Tea Routine—with Marsha Chin-Glover - EP256 | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:27:30 | |
What is your beverage of choice when it comes to self-care? Do you rely on a glass of wine to help you relax and unwind? Or maybe you fill up on coffee to keep up with the culture of busy? What if there's a healthier choice that will give you the opportunity to reflect on what matters, share your own story, and build meaningful connections with others? Marsha Chin-Glover is Founder and CEO of Tea Tales, a wellness company that focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle though a curated collection of herbal teas. Marsha is also passionate about empowering women to share our stories and advocating more meaningful interactions through the ritual of tea. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Marsha joins Anjel to share her transition from cardiac nurse to entrepreneurship and explain how her Jamaican grandmother inspired Tea Tales. Marsha discusses the storytelling element of the Tea Tales community and describes the common thread among her entrepreneurial ventures—empowering people to live our best lives. Listen in for insight around our reliance on alcohol to build human connection and learn how your own tea ritual can help you sit and 'steep in your story.' What You Will LearnWhat inspired Marsha's interest in storytelling and entrepreneurship Marsha's transition from working as a cardiac nurse to building her own business Why Marsha runs both an online and brick-and-mortar clothing boutique How Marsha's Jamaican grandmother inspired the creation of Tea Tales Marsha's mission to empower people to live their best lives How the Tea Tales community empowers women to share our stories Why Marsha challenges societal reliance on alcohol to build human connection Why tea is a better choice than alcohol for relaxation and connection Connect with Marsha Chin-Glover ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com
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| Reclaim Your Sovereignty Through Embodiment—with Jessica Falcon - EP255 | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:28:18 | |
Women have been taught to see our body as an object that exists for the benefit of others. Something we must dominate and control. But in truth, our body is a well of infinite wisdom. And through the body, we can reclaim our power and sovereignty. Jessica Falcon is the Soul Embodiment Guide behind The Path to Sovereignty, a platform that helps women experience the ecstasy of true soul freedom. A criminal prosecutor turned mystic, Jessica is also author of the forthcoming book, The Power of Eve, and cohost of the Radically Embody Love Podcast. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jessica joins Anjel to discuss the benefits of embodiment, describing how to connect with your true self and the wisdom that exists within you. Jessica explains how to dismantle the conditioning that teaches us to dominate the body and let our internal experience guide us to a place of joy and freedom. Listen in for Jessica's insight on observing your feelings versus being controlled by them and learn how to let go of the culture of busy and become the conscious creator of the life you desire! What You Will Learn How Jessica defines embodiment as building a relationship with your true self The benefit of inhabiting your body and connecting with the infinite wisdom that exists within you Why women are taught to dominate our bodies and how to dismantle that conditioning How to reclaim your sovereignty and learn to trust your body again The life events that facilitated Jessica's transition from attorney to mystic How recovering from a bike accident helped Jessica develop emotional intelligence Why you can't be joyful or free if you live according to the external How Jessica helps clients let go of the culture of busy and become conscious creators What it means to observe your thoughts and feelings vs. being run by them Jessica's decision to build a business around her research for The Power of Eve Connect with Jessica Falcon Resources The Power of Eve: Heal the Wounds of the Feminine and Reclaim Your Sovereignty by Jessica Falcon Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Integrative Healing for Your Mental Health Issues—with Jana Bartlett Alonso - EP254 | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:27:17 | |
Jana Bartlett Alonzo was diagnosed with an array of mental health conditions at the age of 19. And that's when she learned about her family legacy of depression. But Jana didn't want to take anti-depressants for the rest of her life. So, she began a seven-year journey to healing not just her physical body, but also her emotional, spiritual and energetic realities. Today, Jana shares her healing process with others as the creator of Integrative Healing, her multimodality and multidimensional approach to self-healing and self-mastery. She also serves as Founder and CEO of the School of Integrative Healing, a program for high-achieving and spiritual entrepreneurs who are ready to transform every aspect of their lives from the inside out. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jana joins Anjel to describe how her own mental health journey plus her mother's cancer diagnosis inspired her study of multiple healing modalities. Jana explains why the physical body is only 25% of the multidimensional healing we need and what inspired her to share her integrative healing process with others. Listen in for the success stories of clients Jana has served and learn how the School of Integrative Healing can help you simultaneously self-heal and build a sustainable business! What You Will Learn The inclination toward the mystical Jana has exhibited since childhood How Jana's diagnosis with an array of mental health conditions at age 19 informed Integrative Healing The relationship between Jana's mental health journey and her mother's cancer diagnosis Jana's 7-year healing journey to 'unpick' the family imprint of depression Jana's experience as her mother's full-time caretaker at the end of her life How Jana learned that the physical body is only 25% of the multidimensional healing we need The pivotal moment that inspired Jana to create Integrative Healing How Jana's practice of following the energetic thread led her to share her healing process with others The different programs available for students enrolled in the School of Integrative Healing Success stories of clients Jana helped self-heal and build sustainable businesses Connect with Jana Bartlett Alonzo Resources Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Why Spirituality is Essential to Health & Wellness—with Nicole Kerr - EP253 | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:28:17 | |
As a 19-year-old cadet at the US Air Force Academy, Nicole Kerr had a transformative near-death experience. As she recovered, health became Nicole's primary focus, inspiring her to explore the overlooked domains of emotional, energetic and spiritual wellbeing. Today, Nicole is an award-winning wellness expert with 30-plus years of experience helping thousands of people make realistic, meaningful choices for lifelong health. Nicole is also the bestselling author of You Are Deathless: A Near-Death Experience Taught Me How to Fully Live and Not Fear Death. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Nicole joins Anjel to explain how her NDE inspired her life's mission to take away our fear of death. Nicole discusses why spirituality is an essential component of our health and describes the three steps she took to transcend her own fear of death. Listen in for Nicole's insight on initiating the conversation about death and learn how recognizing the spark of God in you can help you love yourself and connect with others. What You Will Learn How Nicole's near-death experience inspired her work around health and wellness Why Nicole describes her NDE as a transformative spiritual experience How the memory of Nicole's car crash came back to her in vivid detail many years later How the angel of Nicole's grandfather delivered her life's mission What makes spirituality an essential component of our health and wellness 3 things Nicole did to transcend her fear of death How getting to a place where we love ourselves allows us to love and not judge others Nicole's hope that You Are Deathless will initiate a conversation about death How our beliefs about God shape our relationship with death Connect with Nicole Kerr Resources Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Take Your Relationship from Good to Great—with Marie Kane - EP252 | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:27:59 | |
Would you like to take your relationships from good to great? The quality of our relationships has a direct impact on our happiness. And yet, most of us hesitate to ask for help in this area of our lives. Marie Kane is the family therapist, corporate consultant and relationship coach behind Relationship Magic for Couples, a platform that helps couples create a better future for themselves and for generations to come. Marie has 40 years of experience helping people create healthy, resilient, fulfilling relationships, and she supports couples in creating and maintaining loving connections that positively affect everyone they touch. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Marie joins Anjel to share the four principles of a healthy relationship—communication, trust, respect and love. Marie discusses the nonverbal tweaks you can make to improve your interpersonal communication and explains how small changes can make a big impact on our relationships at home or at work. Listen in for Marie's success story of a couple she helped revitalize their marriage and learn how the health of your relationship affects everyone who encounters you. What You Will Learn Marie's journey to helping couples work through their emotional pain 4 principles of a healthy relationship—communication, trust, respect and love Why nonverbal communication has a stronger influence than verbal communication How small changes make a big impact in our relationships Nonverbal tweaks you can make to improve communication in your relationship The success story of a couple Marie helped revitalize their relationship How the health of a couple's relationship affects everyone who encounters them How Marie helps couples deal with their fears about getting help Connect with Marie Kane Relationship Magic for Couples Resources Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| How Effective Leaders Speak to Influence—with Dr. Laura Sicola - EP251 | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:29:06 | |
Aspiring leaders tend to approach communication by considering what we want to say. But if we want our message to influence others, we've got to put our audience first: Who are they? What do they need to know? What do we want them to do with the information? Then we can reverse engineer our message to make sure it gets through. Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership, communication and influence expert, author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice and host of the podcast, Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C-Suite. Dr. Laura's mission is to transform executives into confident inspiring leaders, and she has trained and coached executives at Comcast, IBM, the US Department of Commerce, and Women Against Abuse, along with leaders from around the world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr. Laura joins Anjel to discuss how her talent for connecting with others inspired the transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Dr. Laura challenges us to command respect through our presence and communication style, sharing key takeaways from her TEDx Talk on speaking like a leader. Listen in to understand what executives and entrepreneurs can do to be more effective communicators and learn how to share YOUR message in a way that inspires the audience to act! What You Will Learn Connect with Dr. Laura Sicola Resources Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell
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| Making Business Decisions with Creative Problem-Solving—with Ellia Harris - EP250 | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:27:56 | |
Change is happening faster than ever. And businesses must innovate to keep up. But most organizations are stuck in habitual thinking. So, how can leaders learn the creative problem-solving skills we need to make better business decisions in this rapidly changing world? Ellia Harris is Chief Innovation Coach at The Potential Center, where she specializes in demystifying creating thinking and innovation to help organizations solve sticky problems faster than ever before. An international Organizational Development Consultant for more than a decade, Ellia helps leaders and teams let go of habitual thinking and uncover creative solutions they didn't see before. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Ellia joins Anjel to explain how her experience as a manager in the nonprofit world inspired her interest in creative problem-solving. Ellia walks us through the four phases of her trademarked Light Bulb Thinking framework, describing how to innovate in a way that aligns with your organization's mission and values. Listen in for Ellia's insight on building a culture of innovation and learn how to apply creative problem-solving to make decisions in your business! What You Will Learn Connect with Ellia Harris Resources Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell | |||
| Let Go of the SHOULDS & Redefine Success for Yourself—with Tabitha Scott - EP249 | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:28:05 | |
Are you chasing someone else's definition of success? Doing what you think you should rather than trusting your own instincts? Tabitha Scott is a former executive in three multibillion-dollar companies. She was on the Forbes Business Council and is the award-winning author and speaker behind the bestselling book, Trust Your Animal Instincts: Recharge Your Life & Ignite Your Power.
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| Making Bold, Smart Decisions with Dr. Crystal Gifford – Ep.373 | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:30:25 | |
What if the decision that changes everything isn't about leaving your job but about how you think? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dr. Crystal Gifford, CEO of EdgeTech Global, a pioneering force in educational leadership, curriculum development, and EdTech integration. This conversation goes deeper than "just leap." It explores the internal and external variables that shape major life decisions, the importance of trusting yourself, and how to build a business that aligns with your values instead of burning you out. If you've been questioning whether it's time to pivot, evolve, or step into something bigger, this episode will help you think more clearly, decide more confidently, and move forward with intention.
What You Will Learn: How to recognize the signs that it may be time to make a career or business transition. What factors to consider before deciding to leave a corporate or structured role. How to break down complex decisions into clear, manageable parts. What role self-trust plays in making confident and aligned choices. How personal values influence business and leadership decisions. What it takes to move from employee mindset into entrepreneurial thinking. How decision-making impacts long-term success in business and life.
Connect with Dr. Crystal Gifford Edgetech Global Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds | |||
| Electing a Spiritual Thought Leader to the Oval Office—with Marianne Williamson - EP248 | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:35:22 | |
Walking a spiritual path starts with internal change. But it cannot stop there.
Living a truly spiritual life means acting in love to create an external shift in our circumstances as well.
It's about advocating for what we believe in and changing the systems that cause suffering.
Marianne Williamson is a Democratic candidate running for the office of the President of the United States in 2024. She is also a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, political activist and globally influential spiritual thought leader.
For over three decades, Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and progressive circles, and she is the founder of Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 16 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989.
On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Marianne joins Anjel to explain what inspired her to run for President in 2024 and share her 'root cause healing' approach to public policy.
Marianne discusses her comprehensive policy platform, describing why she advocates for both a Department of Peace and a Department of Children and Youth.
Listen in for Marianne's insight on wealth inequality in the US and learn what women can do to elevate each other's voices and bring a more evolved way of the thinking to the highest office in the land.
What You Will Learn
What inspired Marianne to run for President of the United States in 2024 Why Marianne advocates for a Department of Peace (and what that would look like) Marianne's unique 'root cause healing' approach to public policy The goals of Marianne's proposed US Department of Children and Youth How America's soulless, unethical economic system harms our children How an unjust economic system causes inequality and violence in the US Why it's challenging for Marianne to raise funds and how a grassroots campaign works Examples of misogyny in politics Marianne has faced in her campaign What women can do to be taken seriously and elevate each other's voices The first 3 things Marianne will do on her first day in the Oval Office
Connect with Marianne Williamson
Resources
Mike Wallace Interview with Erich Fromm Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell
Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell
Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||
| Heal Thyself First, Then Build a Business That Heals Others—with Wren Farris - EP247 | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:30:11 | |
Wren Farris survived two life-threatening car accidents in her late 20s.
But her doctors said that her injuries were irreparable, and for three years, Wren couldn't do so much as lift her head.
So, she made a pact with God: If she could heal herself, she would devote her life to sharing the gift of healing with others.
That's what inspired Wren to build the multimillion-dollar business Soak on the Sound, an award-winning bathhouse featuring private saltwater soaking tubs and saunas.
Wren is also the creator of the Art of Feminine Entrepreneurship Institute, a program that helps women turn our passions into successful businesses that are profitable and pleasurable to run.
On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Wren joins Anjel to discuss her courageous decision to look for alternative healing modalities and walk us through her journey to founding Soak on the Sound.
Wren describes the 'horrible ecstasy' of growing a multimillion-dollar business and explains how she's connecting with high-net-worth lending partners to expand Soak, Inc.
Listen in for insight around the spiritual practices that help Wren spin so many plates and learn how she can help you build the company of your dreams! What You Will LearnWren's decision to find alternative healing modalities for injuries deemed irreparable How Wren's experience informs her work helping other women become entrepreneurs The process of alternative choice-making that led Wren to build Soak on the Sound Why Wren chose a small town in the Pacific Northwest for her first Soak location How Wren embraced the 'horrible ecstasy' of building a multimillion-dollar business What inspired Wren to write books and build a second business helping women entrepreneurs The spiritual practices that allow Wren to spin so many plates simultaneously Wren's call for high-net-worth lending partners who want to invest in her business
Connect with Wren Farris
Soak on the Sound on Instagram Feminine Entrepreneurship on Instagram
Resources
Soak: An Homage to Water by Wren Farris Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com
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| Creating Heaven on Earth with the Akashic Records—with Amy Robeson - EP246 | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:29:14 | |
What if you could create heaven on earth in this lifetime? Yes, challenging, character-building experiences are part of being human. But we don't have to suffer. And the Akashic Records are one of the many spiritual tools available to guide us in recognizing future possibilities and manifesting our dreams. Master Akashic Records Teacher Amy Robeson is the Founder of Sacred Awakening, a platform that empowers people to unlock their inner potential and experience transformation through spiritual exploration. Amy is passionate about exploring spiritual truths and helping students overcome roadblocks, outdated beliefs and trauma to achieve their highest good. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Amy joins Anjel to explain why so many of us shut down the spiritual gifts we're born with in childhood and how being an empath can be a blessing and a curse. Amy describes her experience of awakening through a process of 'following the energy,' and breaks down why the Akashic Records are her favorite tool for feeling into future possibilities. Listen in for Amy's insight on transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and learn how the Akashic Records can help you receive love and support in all areas of your life! What You Will LearnHow Amy became an empath as a protection mechanism through childhood experiences Why so many of us shut down the spiritual gifts we're born with What differentiates being an empath from having empathy for others How to leverage the collective increase in consciousness to parent in an appropriate, safe way Amy's experience of awakening through a process of 'following the energy' How being an empath makes you hyperaware of potential danger and allows you to feel into amazing possibilities Why meditation and the Akashic Records are Amy's favorite tools for feeling into future possibilities How Amy serves both the newly awakened and veterans of the spiritual path Why it serves empaths to learn how to open the Akashic Records both for yourself and others The challenges Amy faced in the transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship Connect with Amy Robeson ResourcesWickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343 | |||