A Superwoman Handbook

What if the emotions you feel around other people are not always yours to carry?

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Heather Zimmerman, founder of Divine Ascension Co., to explore what it means to be an empath, how sensitive people can understand their own emotions, and why many empaths spend years feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from themselves.

Heather shares her personal journey through depression, anxiety, self-medication, and emotional shutdown, and how her own awakening helped her understand the difference between her own feelings and the energy she was absorbing from others.

Together, Gillian and Heather explore intuition, empathy, energetic boundaries, and the challenges that come with being deeply sensitive in a world that often encourages people to ignore their inner voice.

In this episode, you’ll discover how empaths can recognize whether an emotion belongs to them or someone else, the difference between sympathy, empathy, and being an empath, why protecting your energy does not mean closing yourself off, and how grounding and intentional boundaries can help sensitive people feel more balanced.

Heather also explains channeling, intuition, Akashic Records, and how these spiritual tools can help people gain clarity, understand patterns, and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.

She shares how she works with clients through clarity sessions, energy audits, and her 14-step spiritual awakening program, helping highly sensitive people understand their experiences, release energetic blocks, and step into greater self-trust.

This conversation explores the connection between psychology, spirituality, and personal growth, showing how sensitivity can become a strength when you learn how to understand and manage it.

Heather Zimmerman is the founder of Divine Ascension Co., where she helps empaths, healers, and awakening women reclaim their power, clear limiting patterns, and step into their authentic selves. With a background in psychology and energy work, Heather combines behavioral science, intuitive guidance, and spiritual practices through her coaching, readings, and Self-Spirit Method.

If you’ve ever felt like you absorb the emotions of everyone around you, struggle to know what you truly want, or feel overwhelmed by the energy of others, this episode offers a deeper look into empathy, intuition, and self-discovery.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how understanding your energy can help you reconnect with your true self.

Connect with Heather Zimmerman:

Website: https://linktr.ee/divineascensionco

Connect with Gillian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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The comparison trap is lying to you—and it may be stealing your peace, confidence, and ability to see your own life clearly.

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Jessica Lattif, founder of Not Working in Tech, to explore why comparison is often less about other people and more about the stories we create about ourselves.

Jessica shares the moment that changed the way she viewed envy and comparison, revealing why the people we assume have the easiest lives are often carrying struggles we cannot see. Together, Gillian and Jessica unpack how comparison can quietly affect high-achieving women, especially those balancing careers, caregiving, parenting, health challenges, and the pressure to constantly perform.

Through her own experience in leadership roles at Meta, Salesforce, and other major technology companies, Jessica explains how success from the outside can sometimes hide burnout, chronic stress, decision fatigue, and the emotional weight of trying to keep everything together.

In this episode, you’ll discover why compliments can become a powerful tool for creating connection, how honest conversations can challenge the stories we tell ourselves, why other people’s success is not proof that you are behind, and how to recognize the limiting beliefs that prevent you from seeing your own strengths.

Jessica also shares the mission behind Not Working in Tech, a platform, podcast, and community created to help professionals navigate burnout, career uncertainty, workplace challenges, and the moments when the traditional definition of success no longer feels sustainable.

She explains why building a healthier relationship with work requires more than pushing harder—it requires understanding what is no longer working and creating a more human approach to career, leadership, and life.

This conversation is for anyone who has looked at someone else’s life and assumed they had everything figured out. Jessica offers a powerful reminder that everyone is carrying a story you may never see, and that connection begins when we stop comparing and start understanding.

Jessica Lattif is the founder of Not Working in Tech, where she supports high-achieving professionals and organizations in creating healthier approaches to work. With more than a decade of leadership experience in the technology industry, she now helps individuals navigate burnout, career transitions, and the challenge of building a life where success does not come at the cost of health and well-being.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how turning comparison into connection can change the way you see yourself, your work, and the people around you.

Connect with Jessica Lattif:

Website: https://www.notworkingintech.com/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Gillian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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Grief is not just about death. Sometimes grief comes from the endings that change who you are—the loss of a role, a routine, a career, or the version of yourself you thought you would always be.

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Dr. Celeste Houston, a certified Life & Grief Coach, author, speaker, and advocate for women navigating major life transitions, to explore why seasons of change can bring unexpected grief and how women can move forward without losing themselves.

Dr. Houston shares her deeply personal journey from becoming a teen mother at 14 to overcoming stigma, rebuilding her identity, and creating a life centered around purpose and service. Through her own experiences with loss, career transition, and reinvention, she discovered that endings do not erase your purpose—they can become the beginning of a new chapter.

Together, Gillian and Dr. Houston unpack why grief can appear after an empty nest, retirement, job loss, changing relationships, or the loss of an identity that once defined you. They explore the difference between living life by default and living life by design, and why recognizing these transitions is the first step toward creating a future with intention.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to navigate the grief that comes with changing seasons, why purpose is not a destination but something that continues to evolve, how small strategic steps can help rebuild confidence and direction, and why honoring the people and experiences we have lost keeps love and legacy alive.

Dr. Houston also shares her “Next Chapter Method,” a framework designed to help women rebuild their identities, gain clarity, and move forward after difficult transitions. She explains how volunteering, coaching, writing, and mentoring helped her transform personal pain into a mission of helping others.

This conversation is for women facing empty nest, retirement, menopause, the loss of a loved one, career changes, or the quiet question of “what now?” Dr. Houston offers a powerful reminder that grief is real, but so is hope, purpose, and the opportunity to create a meaningful next chapter.

Dr. Celeste Houston is a published author, speaker, and certified Life & Grief Coach specializing in supporting women over 50 through identity shifts, grief, and major life transitions. With a Master’s Degree in Leadership and a background in acute care and medical equipment, she combines professional experience with lived wisdom to help women move forward with clarity, confidence, and direction.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover why every ending can become an invitation to rediscover who you are and what is still possible.

Connect with Dr. Celeste Houston:

Website: https://www.purposefullylivingnotperfect.com

Community: Christian Women Living On Purpose

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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What if one of the biggest financial mistakes you can make is waiting until you need protection before learning how it works?

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Dr. Linh Trinh An, a Risk Management Advisor, entrepreneur, and founder of Money Umbrella LLC, to explore why financial literacy and protection strategies matter long before a financial crisis happens.

Dr. An shares her incredible journey from Vietnam to the United States, becoming the first in her family to earn a degree, master’s, and doctorate, before transitioning from a career as a university music professor and pianist into the world of finance. Through her own experiences, she discovered the importance of understanding risk, protecting income, and building a financial foundation with intention.

Together, Gillian and Dr. An unpack why many people focus only on growing money but overlook protecting it. They explore how financial planning is not just about investments, but also about creating a strategy that supports your future through different seasons of life.

In this episode, you’ll discover why disability insurance can be critical for anyone whose income depends on their ability to work, why having a cash reserve matters, how cash value life insurance works beyond traditional death benefits, how annuities can provide guaranteed income options, and the three pillars Dr. An believes every financial plan needs: risk management, growth, and distribution.

Dr. An also explains why younger people may have unique advantages when planning ahead, why relying only on market-based investments can leave gaps, and how even high earners can be financially vulnerable without the right protection strategies.

This conversation connects the discipline of music with the structure of smart financial planning, showing how preparation, consistency, and strategy can create long-term confidence.

Dr. Linh Trinh An is the founder of Money Umbrella LLC, where she specializes in advanced insurance planning, retirement risk management, and tax-efficient wealth strategies for families, professionals, and business owners. Her unique background in classical piano, academia, and finance allows her to simplify complex financial concepts while helping people make more informed decisions about their future.

This episode is for young professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, business owners, and anyone who wants to better understand how to protect their income and build a stronger financial foundation.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover why understanding money before you need it can change the way you approach your future.

Connect with Dr. Linh Trinh An:

Instagram: @LTAFinance

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/LTAFinance

Connect with Gillian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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A love song with real stakes, written for the woman who changed everything.

In this heartfelt Thursday Unplugged performance, Gillian shares the story behind “Won’t Say No”—a song inspired by her wife Emily, their journey together, and what it means to love someone through every season of life.

Gillian opens up about why writing for Emily was never easy, how Emily’s strength and independence shaped the song, and why true partnership is not about finding someone perfect—it is about choosing each other again and again.

She shares the story behind “Won’t Say No,” why the song carries a deeper meaning than a typical love song, and how Emily’s journey and previous moments on the show connect to this personal performance.

This episode explores why loving someone deeply sometimes means supporting their dreams, building a life around each other’s growth, and finding the balance between independence and partnership.

More than just a song, this episode is a reminder that love is built through intention, commitment, and showing up when it matters most.

If you believe love is less about finding the perfect person and more about choosing the person you love every day, this intimate performance will stay with you.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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What if the biggest mistake in a high-conflict divorce is making decisions without a strategy?

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Courtney Harkness, an executive divorce strategist and founder of Courtney Harkness Coaching, to explore how women can approach divorce with more clarity, preparation, and confidence.

Courtney shares her personal experience navigating a high-conflict divorce while co-owning a business with her former spouse, and how that experience shaped the work she does today helping women protect their finances, energy, and future during one of life’s most challenging transitions.

Together, Gillian and Courtney discuss why divorce requires more than emotional decisions. They explore the importance of preparation, strategic thinking, and staying grounded when facing difficult circumstances.

In this episode, you’ll discover Courtney’s three-stage approach to navigating divorce: stabilize, strategize, and execute. She explains why emotional regulation is not separate from the process, but an important part of making clear decisions. You’ll also learn what to consider before announcing your decision, how to organize documents and create a roadmap, and why the goal is not always about winning, but reaching an outcome you can confidently move forward from.

Courtney also opens up about the challenges that can appear in high-conflict relationships, including financial concerns, addiction, infidelity, and blame-shifting. She explains how having the right support system, alongside legal and financial professionals, can help women stay focused on their priorities.

Beyond divorce itself, Courtney shares how she helps women rebuild after the transition through career changes, dating, reinvention, and creating a new chapter with intention.

Courtney Harkness is an executive divorce strategist and founder of Courtney Harkness Coaching. With 25 years of corporate leadership and business experience, she brings a strategic approach to helping women navigate divorce and major life transitions with confidence.

This conversation is for anyone facing a difficult divorce, preparing for a possible separation, or supporting someone going through one. Courtney offers a practical reminder that preparation, clarity, and strategy can change the way you move through life’s biggest transitions.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how approaching divorce with a plan can help you protect what matters most and create the foundation for your next chapter.

Connect with Courtney Harkness:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorce.strategy/

Website: https://courtneyharkness.com/

Connect with Gillian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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What if the thing stopping you from creating is not a lack of talent, but the pressure to make it perfect?

In this emotional episode of Thursday Unplugged, Gillian shares the story behind writing her first song and the creative block that kept her from putting her ideas into the world for years.

With one beach, one guitar, and a desire to finally create something meaningful, Gillian opens up about the pressure she placed on herself to write something “good enough,” the frustration of not connecting with what she created, and the unexpected moment that helped her break through.

She reflects on how perfectionism can quietly stop creativity before it even begins, why waiting until you feel completely ready can keep you stuck, and how finding a more natural, conversational approach helped her discover her own voice.

This episode explores the fear of not being good enough, the courage it takes to share something imperfect, and the small mindset shifts that can turn “I can’t” into “maybe I can.”

A reminder for anyone who has ever wanted to write, sing, create, or share something with the world but kept holding back because it did not feel perfect yet.

Watch this inspiring episode of Thursday Unplugged and discover why sometimes the first step to creating something meaningful is simply allowing yourself to begin.

Connect with Patrick Reid:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preidmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/154246411831481

Connect with Gillian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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What if the label you have carried for years is not actually the story of who you are?

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Molly Gebler, managing partner of the Inn of Chagrin, storyteller, community leader, and host of A Piece of Molly’s Mind, to explore how one person can rewrite the identity others place on them and create a life beyond expectations.

Molly shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a young, unwed mother in college, carrying shame and pressure, and feeling the need to prove that one chapter of her life would never define her. What follows is a story of resilience, reinvention, and the decision to keep moving forward no matter what labels followed her.

Together, Gillian and Molly unpack the emotional weight of comparison, self-doubt, and the constant need to prove your worth. Molly explains why the word “worthy” became a guiding force in her life and how changing the way she viewed herself allowed her to embrace new opportunities, challenges, and unexpected paths.

In this episode, you’ll discover how Molly moved through different careers and identities, from dental office work and preschool aide to restaurant leadership, chamber executive director, and boutique hotel ownership. She shares how curiosity, courage, and the willingness to say yes helped her continue growing instead of staying trapped by the past.

Molly also reveals the story behind “eating her way out” of a leadership role, how she transformed a personal transition into a creative marketing idea for local restaurants, and why her mother’s simple advice, “just go,” became a mindset she carried throughout life.

This conversation is about more than career changes. It is about motherhood, confidence, overcoming fear, and recognizing that your past experiences do not have the power to determine your future. Molly shares how conquering a 30-year fear of flying, building businesses, and setting an example for her daughters and grandchildren reminded her that growth never has an expiration date.

Molly Gebler is the Managing Partner of the award-winning Inn of Chagrin, a 15-room boutique hotel in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. She is also the host of A Piece of Molly’s Mind, a podcast featuring inspiring conversations with local voices and notable guests. Through storytelling, community leadership, and creative projects, Molly continues to bring people together and create meaningful experiences.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt defined by a mistake, a past decision, or someone else’s opinion. Molly’s story is a reminder that you are not your worst moment, and you always have the ability to rewrite the story attached to your name.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how letting go of labels can open the door to confidence, purpose, and a life you choose to create.

Connect with Molly Gebler:

Instagram: @apieceofmollysmind

Podcast: A Piece of Molly’s Mind

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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Learn more and explore the books here:

https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/

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Midlife does not mean your body is broken. It means the strategies that worked before may need to change.

In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Stephanie Carter, founder of Aligned + Ageless, to explore why so many women over 40 feel frustrated, exhausted, and confused when the routines that once worked suddenly stop delivering the same results.

Stephanie shares why midlife wellness is not about doing more, pushing harder, or following every new trend. Instead, it starts with understanding what your body needs now. Together, Gillian and Stephanie unpack the connection between hormones, bloodwork, strength training, nutrition, recovery, and the lifestyle shifts that can help women feel stronger and more energized.

In this episode, you’ll discover why the first step is not another diet or intense workout plan, how biomarkers and bloodwork can provide a clearer picture of what is happening inside your body, why strength training becomes even more important in midlife, and how simple nutrition changes like increasing protein intake can make a meaningful difference.

Stephanie also explains the role of supplements, including vitamin D, collagen, creatine, and multivitamins, and how factors like blood sugar, cortisol, and sleep can influence energy, recovery, and overall wellness.

Beyond fitness and nutrition, Gillian and Stephanie explore the emotional side of health: boundaries, community, mental wellbeing, and why constantly putting everyone else first can impact your own ability to thrive.

Stephanie shares her practical approach to helping women cut through overwhelming wellness advice through personalized assessments, small sustainable changes, and focusing on the next best step instead of chasing perfection.

This conversation is for any woman who feels like she is doing everything “right” but still does not feel like herself. Stephanie offers a reminder that your body is not failing you. It is asking for a different approach.

Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how a smarter, simpler wellness plan can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more aligned in midlife.

Connect with Stephanie Carter:

Website: https://alignedandageless.com/

Instagram: @stephanie1126

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/

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What if the biggest obstacle in your life is not always what happens to you, but the patterns and choices that keep making things harder?

In this powerful episode of Thursday Unplugged, Gillian Utesch explores the uncomfortable but important role self-reflection plays in creating change. Instead of only looking at what the world has done to us, she challenges listeners to look inward and ask what they may be repeating, avoiding, or holding onto.

Gillian shares why self-reflection is not about blaming yourself or creating shame, but about recognizing the choices, reactions, and habits that keep you stuck. Through honest storytelling and a simple hardware-store analogy, she reveals how continuing to use the same approach while expecting a different outcome can keep life feeling unnecessarily difficult.

In this episode, you’ll discover why looking inward can be the first step toward freedom, the difference between challenges that happen to you and patterns you continue to create, why trying harder is not always the answer, and how giving yourself permission to start over can open the door to something new.

This conversation is a reminder that change begins when you become honest about what is within your control. Sometimes the breakthrough is not finding a way around the obstacle, but recognizing the habits and beliefs that keep putting it there.

The message comes to life through the song “Life Ain’t Easy When You Make It Hard,” a raw and reflective anthem about accountability, resistance, and the weight we sometimes add to our own journey.

If you have ever felt like you are stuck in the same cycle, running into the same walls, or searching for a reset, this episode offers a powerful reminder that it is never too late to choose a different path.

Connect with Patrick Reid:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preidmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/154246411831481

Connect with Gillian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/

Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com

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https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/

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