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Have you ever felt a quiet pull inside, a persistent tug toward something bigger than yourself? Something that keeps showing up, even when you try to take the “safe” path? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Alaina Baker, Executive Director of Uplift Malawi, to explore what happens when you finally answer that calling. From a Midwest childhood to leading a global nonprofit, Alaina shares how a career in corporate marketing couldn’t silence the voice inside telling her to make a deeper impact. What began as a side passion became her life’s mission, empowering children in Malawi through sustainable education, community development, and health access.
Alaina doesn't just talk about building schools, she reveals how Uplift Malawi creates entire ecosystems of support that meet students’ basic needs and set them up for long-term success. You’ll hear how they overcame corrupt contractors, how they use data to track impact, and how they’re tackling the HIV/AIDS epidemic with education and dignity.
This episode is more than inspiring, it’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever wondered if following their heart could change the world.
What You Will Learn:
The importance of building sustainable, community-rooted education models in places like Malawi.
How Uplift Malawi supports both students and teachers with housing, nutrition, and mental well-being.
What a 100% donation model is and how it builds trust with supporters.
How life skills programs like sewing, agriculture, and sanitation education help break the cycle of poverty.
Why menstrual education and gender-specific support are vital to keeping girls in school.
How access to clean water and solar energy transforms a school into a thriving community hub.
The ripple effect of educating one child and how it impacts entire families and villages.
What makes Malawi unique as a peaceful but underserved nation in need of educational support.
Why it takes long-term commitment, not quick fixes, to create global educational equity.
How to align your career with your deeper purpose by listening to your inner call for impact.
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What happens when you realize you've climbed to the top of the wrong mountain? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Luisa Molano, executive coach and global community founder, to unpack the journey from burnout to alignment. Luisa shares what it was like to rise through the ranks of Fortune 500 companies only to find herself emotionally exhausted, misaligned and handed a seven-page performance improvement plan (PIP) after years of over-delivering.
This conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt the Sunday Scaries, every leader who’s questioned the cost of her ambition, and every visionary who’s ready to build success that feels good on the inside too.
What You Will Learn:
How childhood experiences and cultural expectations shape beliefs about success and worth.
The long-term impact of growing up in a high pressure, achievement focused environment.
How traditional corporate success can create burnout, even when everything looks great on paper.
What the “Sunday Scaries” really reveal about career misalignment.
How constantly saying yes and overperforming leads to emotional exhaustion and resentment.
The reality of receiving a performance improvement plan after years of dedication and what it means emotionally.
Why giving yourself permission to fully feel your emotions is a powerful step toward healing and clarity.
What it looks like to leave a corporate career with intention, dignity, and a strategy for transition.
How to build a business that blends ambition with rest and strategy with sustainability.
What it means to grow revenue without sacrificing personal wellbeing or burning out.
How redefining success around energy, values, and joy can lead to breakthrough results in life and business.
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What if your body held the key to the confidence, clarity, and creative power you've been chasing in your mind? In a culture that rewards logic, productivity, and stillness, so many women have been shamed into silence, not just verbally, but physically. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Amy Schadt, certified life coach and embodiment expert, to explore what it means to reclaim movement. Amy shares her journey from being a shy, voiceless child to a dynamic force for healing through her Radical Embodiment Method. From her early years as a dancer to the profound loss of her fiancé and the grief that followed, Amy opens up about how embodiment has been both her refuge and revolution.
Whether you're a creative aching for space to breathe, a woman recovering from trauma, or a leader craving more alignment in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is your map. Because when you come back to your body, you come back to your power.
What You Will Learn:
Movement can be a powerful and valid form of communication, especially for those who struggle to express themselves verbally.
Early childhood movement, like dance or physical play, is a natural way of processing emotion.
Embodiment is not just a trendy concept, it’s a deeply personal journey of reclaiming presence, sensation, and self-expression.
Personal loss, such as the death of a loved one, can become a catalyst for transformation and rebirth through embodied healing.
Entrepreneurship can be an empowering path for creatives who want to earn income in alignment with their values and passions.
Many creatives struggle with subconscious beliefs that money is harmful or will rob them of authenticity.
Embodied practices can help entrepreneurs navigate fear, burnout, and identity shifts as they step into leadership.
Physical movement can support emotional regulation and self-soothing.
Healing the body-mind disconnect can unlock access to deeper self-awareness, personal power, and creative flow.
Shame around moving “too much” or “being too much” is often rooted in outdated expectations and can be released through embodiment work.
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How many times have you convinced yourself you were healing—reading the books, attending the workshops, repeating affirmations—only to find yourself stuck in the same cycles? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Anat Peri, inner child expert. Anat dismantles the illusion of surface-level self-development and invites us into a deeper, more embodied path to transformation.
Anat’s story is a masterclass in surrender, resilience, and leadership. She pulls back the curtain on why mindset alone isn’t enough and how emotional resiliency is the true foundation of freedom.
If you’ve ever felt like you're “doing the work” but not actually changing, this episode might just be the wake-up call you need.
What You Will Learn:
How growing up with a “just think positive” mindset can unintentionally lead to emotional suppression and anxiety.
Even a seemingly trauma-free childhood can create hidden wounds that shape adult behavior and relationships.
The impact of emotionally unavailable parenting on future romantic patterns and the development of codependency.
How traditional healing methods like mindset work and NLP often fall short without addressing the body and nervous system.
What it means to live in your head versus being fully embodied.
The difference between awareness and actual healing.
What it’s like to rebuild your life guided by intuition instead of external validation or cultural expectations.
How working at the Chopra Center supported Anat’s reconnection with herself through meditation and holistic practices.
Why transformation can feel like walking through fire and why it’s worth every uncomfortable step.
The origin story of Training Camp for the Soul and how Anat turned her healing into a powerful business.
Emotional resilience and nervous system capacity are important in being an effective coach or healer.
How Anat’s Mastery Certification Program equips coaches with more than tools.
Why you can’t just coach from your own healing story and what makes a sustainable coaching method.
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Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go with Betsy Pepine - Ep.322
What if the very life upheaval you feared most was actually the launchpad to your greatest success? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Betsy Pepine, bestselling author and real estate mogul. Betsy. shares her deeply personal journey from unexpected divorce and job loss to building one of Florida’s fastest-growing private companies. But this isn’t just a story about bouncing back it's about breaking the boxes society builds for us, both personally and professionally.
Through candid storytelling, Betsy reveals how she transformed heartbreak and uncertainty into visionary leadership, created a culture of purpose in her business, and built a multimillion-dollar empire while staying grounded in values like generosity, family, and personal growth.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to start over and come out stronger, this conversation will expand your thinking and touch your soul.
What You Will Learn:
How to turn life disruptions into opportunity.
The truth about becoming a leader later in life.
How to build a business with vision and values.
Why coaching and self-reflection are essential for growth.
What it really means to “Break the Box”.
The power of giving back through business.
How to create a workplace where people want to stay.
The role of gender in leadership and how to challenge it.
Financial empowerment tools for women and vulnerable communities.
Why success without joy isn’t enough.
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Could your deepest challenges hold the key to unlocking your ultimate purpose and securing the recognition you deserve? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Dana Cox, who has been bringing pieces together and providing level-headed, calm solutions her entire life. Imagine transforming unexpected career shifts into powerful springboards, leveraging decades of hard-won experience not just for personal growth, but to command your true market value and help others rise.
This isn't just about overcoming obstacles; it's about redefining success on your terms, understanding the profound importance of self-investment, and recognizing that the power you need to achieve your vision is already within you.
Prepare to be inspired by a journey from global executive to empowering coach, revealing that the best bet you can ever make is boldly choosing to invest in and champion yourself, leading to returns far richer than just financial gain.
What You Will Learn:
How an unexpected corporate exit can serve as a catalyst for pursuing a long-held aspiration.
The importance of identifying and stepping into the parts of your corporate work you loved most.
Encouragement for those facing unexpected career changes.
Why betting on yourself is considered the best investment.
If you expect others to invest in you, you must be willing to invest in yourself first.
Understanding that entrepreneurs are also susceptible to burnout and how recognizing the signs early can help prevent a full tailspin.
Why financial literacy is critically important to understand your financial situation, manage resources, and make informed decisions for entrepreneurial success.
Dana's focus on women's empowerment and working with organizations to create thriving cultures.
Validation that women are often underpaid in the marketplace and tend to undercharge as entrepreneurs.
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Alchemizing Pain and Finding Your Inner Power with Kerri Hummingbird - Ep.321
What if the life challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed and broken aren't obstacles to be overcome, but potent medicine designed to unlock your deepest wisdom and power? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Kerri Hummingbird, a medicine woman, mother, mentor, founder of Inner Medicine training, and bestselling author. The conversation reveals how embracing the uncomfortable truths, feeling the pain rather than bypassing it, and doing the necessary 'shadow work' can transmute suffering into strength, illuminating your true purpose and allowing you to step into the world as a powerful, embodied medicine carrier.
Get ready to go on a journey through the layers of what it means to live a truly integrated, 'wickedly smart' life, ultimately leading to the creation of vibrant communities where liberated power flourishes and the seeds of light are finally planted.
What You Will Learn:
Gain an understanding of medicine work from Kerri's perspective.
Kerri’s life before her calling, characterized by being a "striver and an achiever and a perfectionist" from Smith College who worked in Silicon Valley, struggling internally despite external appearances of a perfect life with family.
The recent commercialization of shamanism and plant medicine.
The concept of medicine to the larger world and collective shadow, suggesting that current challenging events offer medicine by showing us what's happening.
The importance of witnessing reactions to collective events and taking these feelings into personal medicine/shadow work.
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Are you living a life built on expectations, feeling that gnawing disconnect between your outer achievements and your inner truth? What if you could shatter the conditioning, silence the inner critic, and step into a life radiating with authentic joy? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Stina Leigh, founder of SLPS Stina Leigh Practice. For three decades, Stina has guided individuals on a transformative journey fueled by self-love, authenticity, and boundless growth.
Discover how this once quiet and reserved individual unlocked her "full on charisma" and now empowers others to peel back the "dark gray cloth" of societal pressures.
Get ready to ignite your own journey of self-love and unlock the vibrant, unapologetic you.
What You Will Learn:
Strategies for breaking through conditioning and societal pressures.
The significance of self-love as a way of living.
Navigating life changes and breaking points.
The impact of corporate environments on personal well-being.
The role of "divine interventions" and intuition in life.
The possibility of creating a fulfilling life after hitting rock bottom.
The power of vulnerability and seeking help.
Understanding one's worth as a catalyst for positive change.
Resources:
Stina Leigh: Instagram
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Is the unseen realm of energy and intuition silently shaping your health, happiness, and purpose? Imagine a world where your hands could unlock hidden stories, your body could feel the emotions of others, and the subtle vibrations around you held profound wisdom. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Dr. Mary Sanders, a medical intuitive and chiropractor whose innate gifts, initially suppressed to fit in, blossomed into a powerful practice of energy medicine. From a childhood awareness of physical touch and an unexpected ability to manipulate energy even in church, Dr. Mary navigated a path through chiropractic and intuition medicine to become a guide for women seeking to enhance their well-being on all levels.
Explore the concepts of cytometry, the ability to receive information through touch, and clairsentience, the gift of perceiving emotional and physical information, and discover how these often-unacknowledged senses can hold the key to understanding your own energetic landscape.
What You Will Learn:
The definition and evolution of energy medicine and medical intuition.
Dr. Mary Sanders' personal journey into becoming a medical intuitive and chiropractor, including her early awareness of intuitive abilities from childhood, her conscious decision to desensitize these gifts to fit in, and her eventual re-emergence and formal training in intuition medicine.
The significance of grounding (earthing) for physiological well-being, including its benefits for sleep, digestion, and energy metabolism.
The principles and process of remote energy medicine, which operates on the understanding that humans are electromagnetic beings capable of harmonizing frequencies.
Resources:
Dr. Mary Sanders: Website
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Unlock the secrets your body has been holding onto – the aches, the pains, the discomforts you’ve perhaps dismissed or felt too ashamed to discuss. Have you ever considered that the tension in your lower back, that persistent hip pain, or even challenges in your intimate life could be intricately linked to a part of your anatomy you might not fully understand: your pelvic floor? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Dr. Mary Grimberg, an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist who masterfully integrates Eastern and Western medicine to treat the whole person. Dr. Mary, a trailblazer in addressing taboo topics, shares her personal journey of overcoming cancer and her profound realization that health extends far beyond diet and exercise, discussing the crucial roles of shame, community support, and understanding your body's unspoken messages.
Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Dr. Mary illuminates the often-misunderstood world of the pelvic floor, revealing its intricate connection to our physical, emotional, and even spiritual well-being.
What You Will Learn:
Dr. Mary's holistic approach to health, which goes beyond diet and exercise to include the impact of shame and the need for a supportive community.
The importance of listening to the body's messages.
Dr. Mary's personal inspiration for entering physical therapy due to her brothers' muscular dystrophy and her later specialization in pelvic floor therapy as a "missing piece" in traditional orthopedics.
The significance of the pelvic floor for overall bodily function extending beyond just reproductive health.
The significant amount of shame that surrounds sexual organs and pelvic health, preventing people from seeking necessary help.
Strategies for overcoming nervousness about seeking pelvic floor therapy..
The importance of a holistic "mind, body, spirit" approach in treating chronic pelvic pain.
How unprocessed emotions and trauma can be stored in the pelvis.
The influence of lifestyle factors like bowel habits on pelvic comfort and sexual function.
The lack of comprehensive sex education and its negative impact.
The empowering nature of self-education about one's own body and its natural functions.
Resources:
Dr. Mary Grimberg: Website
TMI Talk with Dr. Mary: Podcast
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Are you a wickedly smart woman feeling the pull to break free from the confines of the corporate world, yearning for a career that offers both financial success and the precious gift of time? Imagine transforming your valuable corporate experience into a thriving freelance business that not only replaces your previous income but potentially surpasses it while reclaiming your schedule and living life on your own terms. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Kiri Mohan, an expert who empowers women freelancers to move beyond mere survival to truly flourish. Kiri shares her own inspiring journey, from a surprising first corporate job at 15 to navigating the low-paying world of broadcast meteorology before ultimately discovering the power and flexibility of freelancing. She opens up about the pivotal moments of trusting her intuition, making the courageous leap from a stable corporate position, and the organic evolution into coaching other women to achieve the same freedom and financial security.
Discover actionable steps to identify your unique value, confidently price your services, and build a sustainable freelance business that aligns with your expertise and desires.
Prepare to be inspired and equipped with immediately implementable strategies to design a life and career where you are in control, making an impact, and getting paid what you truly deserve.
What You Will Learn:
The significance of listening to and trusting your intuition in making crucial career decisions and navigating challenging situations.
Practical insights into the process of transitioning from corporate employment to freelancing, including the internal experiences and external factors that might signal it's time for a change.
Strategies for building a bridge while transitioning, such as working part-time in freelancing while still employed full-time.
The importance of understanding your financial situation and carefully planning the financial aspects of leaving corporate to pursue freelancing.
That the move from successful freelancing to coaching other freelancers often happens organically as people seek guidance based on your demonstrated success.
The importance of shifting your money mindset when moving from corporate to freelancing and recognizing the value of your existing experience to command higher rates.
Effective strategies for articulating your value to clients beyond just listing skills or tracking hours.
The potential for earning significantly more as a freelancer by charging based on value and experience rather than underpricing services.
The value of investing in coaching and the importance of finding a coach whose approach aligns with your needs and learning style.
Resources:
Kiri Mohan: Dependable VA
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Can the subtle power of the conductor's baton unlock your leadership potential? Imagine standing before a hundred skilled musicians, not dictating, but inspiring them to create a harmonious masterpiece. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Roit Feldenkreis, internationally acclaimed conductor and performance coach. Roit is bringing those very principles of orchestral leadership to the corporate arena, transforming how executives communicate, build team cohesion, and perform under immense pressure through her groundbreaking Maestro Method. Did a childhood role as a "go-between" subtly shape her path to becoming a leader who bridges worlds – from the stage to the boardroom?
Discover the pivotal moment when a teacher recognized her musical talent, setting her on a journey that would include performing on every continent and sharing the stage with legendary conductors. Witness her courageous decision to pursue her passion despite societal expectations and the financial uncertainties of a life in music. For women grappling with the choice between their calling and financial security, Roit offers candid advice rooted in her own experiences navigating a male-dominated industry. Learn how a decade of conducting organically blossomed into a thriving consulting business, driven by the demand for her unique insights on performance strategy and mindset. Explore the nuances of her Symphonic Leadership framework and the revenue-driven Maestro Method, designed to tackle critical executive challenges like communication breakdowns and high-stakes decision-making. Understand how the seemingly small, yet profoundly impactful, gestures of a conductor translate into powerful leadership techniques. This isn't just about music; it's a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the art of orchestrating success in any field.
Prepare to be inspired to conduct your own life and career with newfound clarity and impact.
What You Will Learn:
Roit's experiences performing globally with a famous children's choir and her early aspirations of becoming an opera singer before shifting her focus to conducting.
The reality of the classical music industry as a challenging profession requiring immense resilience and the ability to cope with frequent rejection.
The diverse and non-linear career paths prevalent in the contemporary classical music world, emphasizing the need for flexibility and resilience.
The parallels Roit identified between conducting an orchestra and leading in the corporate world, which became the foundation for her lectures and consulting work with various firms.
The concept of Symphonic Leadership and its practical application through the revenue-driven Maestro Method, designed to improve communication, presence, and decision-making under pressure.
Roit's experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated field of orchestral conducting, including facing biased assumptions and limited opportunities.
How seemingly small gestures and movements in conducting can translate into powerful and impactful leadership techniques.
The importance of building a supportive network of knowledgeable people and experts when starting a business.
Resources:
Roit Feldenkreis: Website
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Do you believe that life-altering experiences can be the catalyst for discovering your true purpose? Imagine a journey that takes you from the front lines of a global pandemic to the brink of death and back, only to ignite a powerful calling to guide others towards healing and fulfillment. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Malaysia Harrell, a spiritual transformation coach, veteran, keynote speaker, and author with a profound story of resilience and transformation. From early childhood spiritual gifts honed amidst adversity to a near-death experience during her deployment with the United States Public Health Service, Malaysia's path is a testament to the power of inner wisdom and the courage to embrace a higher calling. As a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified clinical social worker, Malaysia uniquely blends clinical expertise with spiritual and intuitive guidance, helping women overcome trauma and define their life's vision.
Hear how a seemingly successful military career paved the way for a deeper, more authentic path of service, guiding women to break free from limiting beliefs and step into lives of authenticity, purpose, and bliss. Discover the pivotal moments that led Malaysia to recognize her spiritual gifts and how a brush with mortality became the ultimate awakening. Learn about the resources that supported her transition into entrepreneurship and gain insights into the financial realities and spiritual rewards of aligning with your true calling. Prepare to be inspired by a powerful conversation filled with wisdom, actionable steps, and the unwavering belief that even in the darkest of times, a radiant new beginning awaits.
Are you ready to unlock your own potential for profound transformation?
What You Will Learn:
Malaysia's early spiritual experiences.
The evolution of Malaysia’s spiritual gifts.
The impact of Malaysia’s near-death experience.
Insights into overcoming limiting beliefs and finding purpose.
Resources for veterans starting a business.
Navigating the financial aspects of starting a business.
The importance of self-investment and the need to invest in oneself, not just financially (through coaching and masterminds) but also through practices that may not involve significant monetary costs.
Resources:
Malaysia Harrell: Website
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Ever wondered how a self-proclaimed "terrible" athlete could leverage a childhood spent observing sports into a thriving entrepreneurial career? Imagine the power of turning unexpected advantages, like casual sports knowledge, into a business that empowers others. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Amy Siegfried, a third-generation entrepreneur, who did just that. From her early days learning the nuances of sports alongside her brother to her time in Major League Baseball where she witnessed the game's unifying power, Amy’s journey is a testament to spotting opportunities in unexpected places.
Discover how this master of small talk and handwritten notes transformed her insights into Last Night's Game, a platform helping even the most sports-averse join the conversation. Witness her transition from the corporate world, navigating the challenges of a male-dominated industry with grace and determination, to becoming a successful founder who now champions others through her venture, Cultivate a Network of Champions. Uncover the secrets behind her decision to bet on her entrepreneurial vision, the financial realities of leaving a stable salary, and the pivotal role of mentorship and support in her remarkable success.
Prepare to be inspired by a wickedly smart woman who not only carved her own path but now illuminates the way for others to connect, communicate, and conquer. This is the episode that will redefine how you see your own hidden advantages.
What You Will Learn:
How a passion for connecting with people and bridging knowledge gaps can lead to entrepreneurial opportunities.
The realities of starting a business after leaving a stable corporate salary.
The evolution of a business idea, from its initial conception to its eventual launch, and the factors that influence that timeline.
The importance of recognizing and leveraging one's natural talents.
Practical insights into networking, including the idea that it's more about conversation and connection than simply exchanging business cards.
Strategies for managing multiple ventures and avoiding burnout, including the importance of setting priorities, blocking time, and seeking support.
The significant value of investing in business and accountability coaches to gain perspective, stay on track, and accelerate growth.
The concept of a "journey woman" as someone who pieces together various opportunities and passions to create a fulfilling and progressive career.
The significance of strong female leadership and mentorship, particularly in navigating male-dominated industries.
Connect with Amy Siegfried:
The Network of Champions
Podcast: Last Night’s Game
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Are you ready to embrace disruption and unlock your leadership potential? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Elizabeth Bieniek, named one of the 10 most influential female pioneers in tech by Toptal, shares her unconventional journey and blueprint for modern leaders in this episode. From a dutiful, obedient child to a disruptor later in life, Elizabeth's path took a scenic route through various industries before she found her niche in technology and innovation.
Discover how a "beautifully dangerous" sabbatical led her to question her purpose and ultimately leave corporate to start her own thing. Elizabeth discusses the importance of taking ownership, creating supportive environments, and viewing money as a tool for enabling a new life.
Whether you're a corporate leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to reflect, reassess, and unlock your own potential for innovation and impact.
What You Will Learn:
The importance of observation and learning to understand the realities of the business world.
The value of taking ownership and feeling responsible for the outcomes of projects.
Strategies for creating supportive environments where team members feel valued and invested.
How to innovate constantly, both within teams and individually.
The significance of learning from failures and sharing experiences to help others.
The importance of finding joy in the journey and investing in oneself.
Methods for unlocking potential in others by helping them realize their own capabilities.
A new perspective of viewing money as a tool for enabling new life experiences.
The need to embrace change and remain open to unexpected opportunities.
The power of reflection and reassessment in shaping one's path and purpose, especially after significant life events like a sabbatical.
Connect with Elizabeth Bieniek:
Elizabeth Bieniek: Website
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Are you ready to redefine your understanding of erotica and pleasure? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Inka Winter, an erotic filmmaker and certified sex educator, to explore the revolutionary concept of holistic pornography. Inka shares her personal journey from growing up in an artist cult to becoming a pioneer in female-centered erotica, driven by her own experiences and a desire to see women's pleasure authentically represented on screen.
Discover how Inka's unique approach challenges mainstream porn's male-dominated perspective, emphasizing consent, communication, and education.
Get ready to have your perception of pleasure challenged, as Inka unveils how she's merging pleasure with education to help women revolutionize their sex lives.
What You Will Learn:
Inka Winter's journey from growing up in an artist cult to becoming an erotic filmmaker challenging mainstream norms.
The importance of consent, communication, and education in Inka's filmmaking process and how she incorporates these elements into her films.
How Inka's films and coaching empower women to explore their desires and reclaim their sexuality.
About specific films Inka has made such as 'Undress'.
Connect with Inka Winter:
Forplay Films
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Are you feeling stuck in the 9-to-5 grind and dreaming of a life filled with freedom and adventure? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Celeste Lawson, a relocation strategist, mental health advocate, and veteran who redefined freedom by relocating to Costa Rica and building a thriving business. Celeste shares her personal story of resilience and provides actionable insights for women of color, veterans, and entrepreneurs.
Discover how Celeste empowers others to leave behind the constraints of a traditional career and design purpose-driven lives on their own terms. Prepare to be inspired to take the leap and create a wickedly smart life that aligns with your passions and desires, because the world is waiting for you to unleash your full potential!
What You Will Learn
The value of travel and connecting with different cultures.
The importance of identifying a gap in the market.
Strategies for managing financial challenges in entrepreneurship, including the benefits of a lower cost of living.
The process of purchasing property in Costa Rica, including financing options and the growing investment field.
The importance of clarity in defining one's desires and vision for their life when designing a freedom-centered, purpose-driven existence.
Connect with Celeste Lawson
Melanin Tours Website
ResourcesSpecial link for the Wickedly Smart Women community: The Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz
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Are you ready to break free from the constraints holding you back and step into a life of unapologetic success? Host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Chelsea Husum, a bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and owner of a thriving construction company in Denver, Colorado. Chelsea shares her unfiltered insights on resilience and success in a male-dominated industry, recounting her journey marked by triumph over adversity. From a Spanish and broadcast journalism degree to teaching and finally embracing entrepreneurship in the construction business, Chelsea's path is anything but ordinary. Discover the pivotal moments that led her to make courageous career changes, the importance of soul-searching, and the power of asking for help.
What You Will Learn
Chelsea Hewson's journey through various careers, from journalism to teaching to construction, highlighting the courage required to make significant changes.
The importance of asking for help and building strong relationships, both personally and professionally. Chelsea's experience asking her partner for support is a key example.
Insight into identifying a niche market and creating a successful business.
How Chelsea was able to find success as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and how she overcame challenges and proved her capabilities.
Effective time management, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care to balance business, personal life, and motherhood.
The power of owning your story and showing up authentically, learning to embrace imperfection and connect with others on a deeper level.
Connect with Chelsea Husum
Chelsea Husum Website
ResourcesSpecial link for the Wickedly Smart Women community: The Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz
Apply to Qualify for Enrollment in the Wickedly Smart Women's Start Smart 30 Day Intensive™
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What if the most challenging moments of your life were actually setting the stage for your greatest triumphs? Host Anjel B Hartwell welcomes Larisa Olteanu, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and real estate investor who arrived in the U.S. with only $20 and a dream.
From a childhood marked by financial and emotional struggle to raising her younger brother at 16, Larisa's journey is a testament to the power of choice and resilience. Discover how a pivotal moment involving her mother ignited a fire in her to create a life of impact and financial freedom.
This is not just an interview; it’s a masterclass in mindset transformation and taking actionable steps toward your own unshakeable wealth. Get ready to be inspired, because Larisa's journey proves that your past does not define your future; it prepares you for it.
What You Will Learn
How Larisa's early life, marked by an abusive home and financial struggles, shaped her perspective and determination.
The significance of a pivotal moment in her childhood that taught her life is about the choices you make.
The challenges Larisa faced while navigating the U.S. immigration system and how she worked her way through college while working as a server.
How Larisa transitioned from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to make a direct impact on people's lives and the importance of writing a book.
The importance of taking steps towards one's goals and that everything is possible if you make it a priority to take steps toward it.
The difference between money-making and money-management skills, you must invest to build wealth.
Financial independence is not a luxury, but a necessity, and everyone is destined for wealth if they take the right steps.
People should always bet on themselves and that taking action towards your goals is important.
Connect with Larisa Olteanu
LinkedIn
Instagram
ResourcesAccess Larisa's Free Money Course
Larisa's Book: Destined for Wealth: Master the Art of a Prosperous Life
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Anjel B Hartwell welcomes esteemed guest Karen Hurd, a nutritional biochemist with over 30 years of experience. Karen, who holds master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health, has dedicated her life to understanding the transformative power of food.
Karen shares her deeply personal and inspiring story about how her daughter Ruth’s severe health crisis sparked her journey into the world of nutrition and biochemistry. Faced with a dire prognosis from multiple specialists after Ruth was poisoned by an insecticide, Karen took matters into her own hands. She extensively researched liver detoxification, which led her to discover the life-saving potential of food.
In this episode, Karen explains the concept of enterohepatic recirculation and the critical role of soluble fiber, particularly from beans, in detoxifying the liver and promoting overall health. Anjel and Karen discuss the profound impact of dietary changes on both minor and major health issues, with real-life success stories, including Karen's own miraculous journey with Ruth.
Karen also delves into her innovative Bean Protocol, detailing how the simple addition of beans can significantly improve health by effectively binding toxins and ensuring their elimination.
Listeners interested in nutritional healing, especially those dealing with conditions like infertility, gallstones, or chronic illnesses, will find Karen’s insights both informative and actionable. Discover how the right foods can be a powerful tool for healing and why Karen Hurd’s work is transforming lives.
Tune in to this episode for a wealth of wisdom on nutrition, lifestyle changes, and unlocking your best health.
What You Will Learn
What are some of the actionable steps that listeners can take to be smarter, spunkier, and more successful in their leadership and impact?
What inspired Karen Hurd to pursue nutritional training, biochemistry, and public health?
What incident led Karen Hurd to research and discover the connection between food and health?
How did Karen Hurd utilize her knowledge of biochemistry and nutrition to heal her daughter, Ruth?
What is the significance of soluble fiber in the context of Karen Hurd's bean protocol?
How does the enterohepatic recirculation process work, and why is it important for detoxifying the body?
Why are beans considered the richest source of soluble fiber according to Karen Hurd?
What specific health conditions has Karen Hurd addressed using her bean protocol and nutritional guidance?
How does Karen Hurd support individuals who are transitioning to incorporating beans into their diet for better health?
Can you share a success story from Karen Hurd demonstrating the effectiveness of her nutritional protocols on other individuals?
Connect with Karen Hurd
Website
Facebook
ResourcesSpecial link for the Wickedly Smart Women community: The Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz
Apply to Qualify for Enrollment in the Wickedly Smart Women's Start Smart 30 Day Intensive™
Connect with Anjel B. HartwellWickedly Smart Women
Wickedly Smart Women on X
Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram
Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community
Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic
Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell
Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343
Email [email protected]
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