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What does it really take to stay in business for 25 years… and still be evolving?

In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Amy Pierquet, founder of Waterfront Graphic, to talk about longevity, reinvention, and what it truly means to grow as an entrepreneur.

Amy’s journey didn’t follow a straight line.

From building a successful career in magazine design… to watching that entire industry collapse… to starting over in website design and now leading in the age of AI—this is a masterclass in adaptability, mindset, and resilience.

✨ Why Listen to This Episode
This episode will help you:

• understand how to pivot when your industry changes overnight
• overcome limiting beliefs that keep you stuck
• learn why mindset work is the foundation of business success
• stay ahead of trends instead of reacting to them
• evolve your business without losing your identity

If you’re navigating change or questioning your next move… this episode is for you.

About Amy Pierquet
Amy Pierquet is the founder of Waterfront Graphic, a design and web strategy company with over 25 years of experience helping businesses elevate their digital presence.

Starting in magazine publication, Amy developed a deep understanding of layout, flow, and visual storytelling—skills she now applies to modern website design, SEO strategy, and AI-driven evolution.

🔗 Learn more and connect:
https://waterfrontgraphic.com/

🌟 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• how Amy built a 25-year business in a changing industry
• the moment her entire industry shifted
• overcoming limiting beliefs 
• why your energy matters more than your skillset
• how to ask better questions to serve your clients
• staying ahead of trends (including AI and digital evolution)
• the power of networking and relationship building
• mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs
• building a legacy business your family can grow into

🔥 Key Insight from This Episode
“Your expertise is only as strong as the questions you ask.”

This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about skill, t’s about clarity, confidence, and connection.

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If this episode spoke to you, share it with another entrepreneur who is navigating change or building something long-term.

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Because evolution is the key to longevity.

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00:00 Introduction to Amy Pierquet
02:00 25 years in business milestone
07:00 Transition from magazines to websites
09:00 Facing failure and starting over
12:00 Overcoming limiting beliefs
15:00 The power of mindset and healing
18:00 Showing up with confidence
24:00 Staying ahead of trends (AI + digital)
30:00 Mentorship and helping new entrepreneurs
33:00 Family, legacy, and succession planning

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What happens when you’ve built the “perfect” career… but you know deep down it’s no longer yours?

In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Cathy Reilly, CEO of Sharing the Shine and creator of The Clarity Code™, to talk about the “The 7-Year Itch.”

After seven years of building her entrepreneurial path alongside a high-stakes litigation career, Cathy reached a defining moment, she knew it was time to fully step into the life she had been preparing for.

But this isn’t just a story about leaving a job.

This is a story about:
• preparation
• resilience
• trusting your timing
• and rising after life nearly takes you out

After enduring four surgeries in five months and facing a life-threatening health crisis, Cathy came back stronger, clearer, and more committed than ever to her purpose.

 Why Listen to This Episode

This episode will help you:

• recognize when it’s time to step into your next chapter
• understand why “going slow” is actually how you speed up
• build a business while still working your current role
• use speaking and visibility as powerful marketing tools
• communicate with clarity, confidence, and authority
• navigate adversity and come back stronger than before

If you’ve been feeling that internal nudge… this episode is your sign.

 Free Gift from Cathy

If you’ve ever felt like your message isn’t landing, or people tune out before you even finish…

Cathy created something just for you: 

How to Lose the Room in 10 Seconds
https://freegiftfromcathy.com

This quick, powerful resource will show you exactly what not to do, and how to immediately elevate your communication and presence.

 About Cathy Reilly

Cathy Reilly is the CEO of Sharing the Shine and the founder of The Clarity Code™, a proven framework that helps leaders communicate with impact, lead with purpose, and perform with precision.

With over 25 years of experience consulting attorneys in high-stakes courtroom environments, Cathy blends psychology, neurolinguistics, and leadership strategy to help professionals master high-stakes conversations and create aligned results.

She is also a two-time bestselling author and a highly sought-after speaker.

 Learn more about Cathy’s work:
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00:00 Introduction to Cathy Reilly
05:00 Building a business while still working
08:00 Knowing when it’s time to leave
11:00 Going slow to speed up
14:00 Launching a speaking career
17:00 Using the stage as a marketing tool
20:00 The Clarity Code™ explained
24:00 Leadership and communication mastery
27:00 The power of networking
33:00 Resilience and recovery

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What happens when your career is pushing you to the brink… and you finally decide to walk away with no plan?

In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Jennifer Sheets, founder of New Path Executive Support, to talk about what it really looks like to trust yourself when everything feels uncertain.

Jennifer shares the raw truth behind leaving a high-pressure role in a law firm when her health, stress levels, and fulfillment were at a breaking point and how that one decision led to building a thriving business she’s now run for over a decade.

This conversation is about more than business.
It’s about courage, alignment, visibility, and choosing yourself, even when it feels terrifying.

 Why Listen to This Episode

This episode will help you:

• recognize when your career is no longer aligned with your wellbeing
• find the courage to make a change—even without a clear plan
• understand how opportunities come through connection and visibility
• learn how to grow a team with intention and integrity

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly unhappy… this conversation will speak directly to you.

 About Jennifer Sheets

Jennifer Sheets is the founder of New Path Executive Support, a global business providing high-level executive and client support to entrepreneurs and leaders.

After leaving a demanding role in a law firm, Jennifer built her business organically—starting with a simple “yes” to helping a friend—and has since grown it into a long-term, relationship-driven company with clients she has supported for over 10 years.

Her mission is to support impactful leaders by helping them focus on their vision while she manages the details that keep their businesses running.

 Connect with Jennifer:
[email protected] Bonus: Beyond Business

Jennifer also shares her journey as a vocalist, including recording her first album and stepping into new opportunities, including performing in powerful new spaces and working toward a second album release.

Because visibility isn’t just business… it’s who you are fully expressed.

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Because one conversation can change everything.

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What does it really take to build a business that lasts 22 years… while raising a family, leading a team, and staying true to your vision?

In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Chef Nikky Phinyawatana, founder of a thriving Thai restaurant group based in Dallas, to talk about what it actually looks like to build a multi-million dollar business rooted in culture, connection, and purpose.

With five restaurants and a $15 million milestone, Chef Nikky shares the real journey behind her success, from working alongside her husband, to raising a family, to building a team that believes deeply in the mission.

This is not just a story about food.
This is a story about legacy, leadership, growth, and soul.

 Why Listen to This Episode

This episode will help you:

• understand what it takes to build a long-term, sustainable business
• learn how to grow and lead a team that believes in your vision
• navigate business ownership while raising a family
• explore the power of mentorship, coaching, and personal development
• build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process
• create experiences that connect people through culture and purpose

If you’re building something big… this episode will meet you there.

 About Chef Nikky

Chef Nikky Phinyawatana is a Dallas-based restaurateur, entrepreneur, and author who has built a thriving Thai restaurant brand over the past 22 years.

With deep roots in her Thai heritage—her father being fully Thai—and a passion for sharing culture through food, Chef Nikky travels to Thailand multiple times a year to stay connected to the traditions, flavors, and experiences that inspire her work.

She is also the creator of highly sought-after Thailand retreats, offering immersive cultural and culinary experiences that sell out quickly each year.

 Featured Book

Thai Food and Travel with Chef Nikky: Easy Thai Recipes to Feed Your Soul

Chef Nikky’s cookbook brings Thai cuisine into your home with over 50 easy, flavor-packed recipes designed to nourish both body and soul.

Her philosophy is simple and powerful:
Food should not only taste incredible, it should feed your soul.

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 Connect with Chef Nikky

Follow Chef Nikky on social media and explore her restaurants, retreats, and recipes.

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What does it really take to build a successful business when everything feels uncertain?

In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Cindy Bichler, owner of Joliet Aesthetics Medspa, to talk about the real, raw journey of entrepreneurship—what it takes to start over, trust yourself, and rise into leadership when life demands it.

Celebrating her two-year anniversary, Cindy shares the truth behind building a thriving med spa from the ground up after moving to a new city where she knew no one. From financial uncertainty and self-doubt to stepping fully into her role as a business owner and leader, her story is one every woman entrepreneur needs to hear.

This conversation goes far beyond skincare and aesthetics. It’s about confidence, resilience, trusting your voice, and learning to lead, even when you don’t feel ready.

 Why Listen to This Episode

This episode will help you:

• understand the real challenges of starting a business from scratch
• learn how to build confidence as a woman entrepreneur
• navigate self-doubt and trust your instincts in business
• create a client experience that builds loyalty and connection
• lead a team with vision, heart, and authenticity

If you’ve ever questioned whether you can do this… this episode will remind you that you can.

 About Cindy Bichler

Cindy Bichler is the owner of Joliet Aesthetics Med Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she has created a family-centered, client-focused experience that prioritizes education, personalization, and how women feel when they walk in and out of the door.

Her mission is simple and powerful:
Not to change how women look, but to help them feel like the best version of themselves.

Learn more or book your experience here:
https://www.jolietaestheticsmedspa.com/

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00:00 Introduction and Cindy’s 2-year milestone
01:00 Starting a business and navigating Q2 as an entrepreneur
03:30 Building a family-centered business
06:20 Moving to a new city and starting from scratch
08:20 The financial reality of entrepreneurship
10:00 Leading a team and building a vision
12:00 Stepping into leadership during hard seasons
14:00 Trusting your instincts in business
18:00 Making tough decisions and growing as a CEO
24:00 Women supporting women in business
28:00 Final thoughts and encouragement

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What if the missing piece in your growth, confidence, and success… is soul care?

In this deeply meaningful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Janie Seltzer—spiritual director, coach, trainer, Zig Ziglar-certified professional, and founder of the Women’s Center for SoulCARE—for a powerful conversation about healing, spiritual growth, and reconnecting with what truly matters.

Janie brings a rare and beautiful blend of deep spiritual formation and practical personal development, creating sacred spaces where women can step away from striving, quiet the noise, and rediscover a life rooted in stillness, clarity, and truth.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something is missing despite your accomplishments, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

 Why Listen to This Episode

This episode will help you:

• understand what soul care really means and why it matters
• reconnect with your inner voice and spiritual foundation
• build confidence from a place of alignment, not pressure
• recognize the signs of burnout and emotional fatigue
• step into a more grounded, present, and purposeful life

This is more than a conversation.
It’s an invitation to come home to yourself.

 About Janie Seltzer

Janie Seltzer is a spiritual director, coach, and founder of the Women’s Center for SoulCARE in Carlsbad, California. Through her work, she helps women reconnect with God, release the pressure to constantly strive, and live from a place of peace, clarity, and deep alignment.

 Continue Your Soul Care Journey

If something in this conversation resonates with you, here are beautiful next steps to go deeper: 

Seven Sacred Signposts
A powerful framework to help you discern where you are and what your next step may be:
https://sevensacredsignposts.com Spa for the Soul Retreat
An immersive, unhurried experience designed to help you step away, be renewed, and reconnect with what matters most:
https://spaforthesoul.co Women’s Center for SoulCARE
Learn more about Janie’s work and offerings:
https://wcsoulcare.com

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00:00 Introduction to soul care and today’s conversation
02:15 What soul care really means for women
05:40 Burnout, overwhelm, and emotional fatigue
09:20 Reconnecting with your inner voice and faith
13:10 Confidence through alignment, not pressure
22:30 Creating space for stillness and renewal
27:10 Living a more aligned and meaningful life
36:21 Closing message and invitation

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In this special episode of Be Visible with Veronica, the microphone gets turned around.

One of Veronica’s very first podcast guests, Jennifer Alford, steps in to interview Veronica in an impromptu and deeply personal conversation about visibility, vulnerability, purpose, and the deeper story behind the movement of Be Visible with Veronica.

What begins as an unexpected in studio exchange unfolds into a powerful conversation about where Veronica’s visibility message truly came from. She shares the emotional story behind her late brother’s encouragement to create a platform that helps women be seen, heard, and lifted up in the world. She also opens up about childhood moments that shaped her voice, the pain of being told she was too much, and the long journey back to reclaiming the light she was always meant to shine.

This episode is raw, heartfelt, and honest. It is a reminder that visibility is not about perfection. It is about courage. It is about being willing to show up, even when it feels uncomfortable. It is about trusting that your story, your voice, and your presence matter.

Jennifer also asks Veronica about how she chooses guests for the show, what kind of stories she is most drawn to, and who her dream guests would be in the future. The result is a beautiful behind the scenes look at the heart, mission, and intention behind Be Visible with Veronica.

In this episode, we talk about:

• the real origin story behind Be Visible with Veronica
• how Veronica’s late brother helped inspire the podcast’s mission
• what it means to dim your light and how to reclaim it
• the difference between vanity and vital visibility
• how Veronica intentionally chooses guests and stories for the show
• vision for global impact

This conversation is for the woman who has ever felt like she was too loud, too bright, too much, or not enough. It is for the woman who knows there is something inside of her meant to impact others and is ready to stop hiding it.

If this episode speaks to you, take the next step in your own visibility journey.

Take the Visibility Quiz: VisibilityQuiz.com
Connect with Veronica: VeronicaBahn.com
Learn more about eWomenNetwork: eWomenNetwork.com

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share it with another woman entrepreneur who needs this message today.

YouTube Chapters

01:11 Jennifer asks where “Be Visible” began
02:01 The story behind Veronica’s late brother’s influence
04:08 Childhood messages that dimmed her light
05:40 Becoming invisible and putting a lid on your voice
06:14 Growing up, rejection, and trying to belong
09:24 Bullying, painful labels, and lasting impact
10:42 Why visibility has always mattered
13:10 Dream podcast guests and the meaning of Hello Sunshine
15:31 How Be Visible with Veronica got its name
17:02 How Veronica chooses guests for the show
18:19 Why courage and catalyst stories matter
19:35 Helping women feel seen and confident on camera
23:04 Final reflections on vulnerability and visibility

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What happens when a high-achieving woman leaves corporate, steps into entrepreneurship, and realizes the journey will require far more courage, clarity, and trust than she expected?
In this episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica sits down with Quincy Nichols for a powerful conversation about perseverance, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to trust your next great step. This episode is for the woman who has looked over the edge of uncertainty, questioned her timeline, wrestled with self-doubt, and still knows she is being called to something bigger.
Quincy shares what it was like to leave a successful 25-year corporate career and enter a completely new landscape as an entrepreneur. Together, Veronica and Quincy talk honestly about the emotional reality of building a business, including asking for help, finding the right community, investing in support, trusting your voice, and navigating the breakdown moments that often come before a breakthrough.
They also explore one of the most important and often overlooked skills in business growth: conflict resolution. Quincy explains how unresolved conflict drains your time, energy, creativity, and leadership, and she shares her signature SPARK framework, a five-step process that helps ambitious women prepare for difficult conversations with more confidence, clarity, and collaboration.
This episode is especially powerful for women entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful, feeling stretched by growth, or realizing that the next level of business requires new support, stronger boundaries, and a deeper willingness to stop self-abandonment.
In this episode, you will hear:

How Quincy transitioned from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship

Why the right community can change the trajectory of your business

What happens when women avoid hard conversations for too long

How unresolved conflict affects your peace, creativity, and decision-making

Why asking for help is a growth skill, not a weakness

The difference between staying busy and making true progress

How to think like a founder and CEO when something is out of alignment

Quincy’s SPARK framework for navigating difficult conversations with more clarity
Quincy’s SPARK framework includes:
S for sharing the facts

P for naming your perspective and the impact

A for asking for input

R for reflecting and reframing

K for kindling collaboration and identifying the next best step
If you are standing at the edge of your next chapter, this conversation will remind you that perseverance is not about pretending everything is easy. It is about trusting yourself enough to keep going, getting honest about what is no longer working, and taking the next aligned step with support.
Connect with Quincy Nichols:
https://www.experience-coaching.com/

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Stay connected with Veronica Bahn and Be Visible with Veronica for more conversations that help women entrepreneurs grow their visibility, strengthen their voice, and step into their next level of greatness.
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YouTube Chapters
00:00 Welcome and episode theme

04:25 Asking for help and getting creative with resources

10:04 Collaboration, value, and hiring the right experts

12:15 Busy versus productive in business

18:19 The breakdown moment entrepreneurs rarely talk about

30:18 The SPARK framework for hard conversations

32:37 Conflict, clarity, and protecting your energy

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What if the key to better sales wasn’t pushing harder, but building stronger relationships and putting yourself in the right rooms?

In this powerful episode of Be Visible with Veronica, host Veronica Bahn sits down with Tish Times, networking expert, business strategist, and community builder, for a dynamic conversation about the intersection of sales, networking, visibility, and the power of proximity.

Together, we unpack why authentic connection is the true engine of sustainable business growth and how entrepreneurs can build communities that thrive instead of constantly chasing the next sale.

If sales has ever felt uncomfortable, forced, or overwhelming, this episode will completely shift your perspective.

You’ll learn how to approach networking with confidence, create meaningful connections that convert into opportunity, and build a business ecosystem that supports your long-term success.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why sales and networking are inseparable in entrepreneurship
• The power of proximity and how the rooms you choose shape your success
• How to create thriving communities instead of transactional networks
• Why introverts can actually be exceptional networkers and relationship builders
• The importance of visibility and showing up consistently in your business
• How authentic connection leads to aligned opportunities and long-term partnerships

Free Resource from Tish Times

Tish has created an incredible resource for entrepreneurs who want to network with confidence.

Networking & Sales Playbook for Introverts

This practical guide helps introverted professionals build meaningful relationships and grow their businesses without feeling forced or inauthentic.

It includes tools and mindset shifts that make networking feel natural, effective, and aligned with your strengths.

Download the free playbook here:
https://tishtimes.com/handbook-4879

Take the Visibility Quiz

If you're ready to understand how visible your business really is online, take the Visibility Quiz with Veronica Bahn.

This quick assessment helps entrepreneurs evaluate their digital presence and uncover opportunities to increase visibility, attract ideal clients, and accelerate growth.

Take the quiz here:
https://veronicabahn.com/visibility-scorecard

Connect with Tish Times

Website:
https://tishtimes.com

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What if where you are right now… is not your final destination?

In this inspiring episode of Be Visible with Veronica, I sit down with Catherine Pierce, President of Caliber Security Partners, Co-owner of Networked Live, and Host of the Empower & Elevate Conference for Female Entrepreneurs.

Catherine’s story is one that so many women will relate to.

She made the intentional choice to be a stay-at-home mom. And then, at the right time, she felt the pull for more.

What happened next? Once she decided to go all in, doors opened swiftly.

This is a powerful conversation about:

• Transitioning from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur

• Building and running two businesses with your spouse

• Faith, family, and trusting your next step

• Leaving comfort behind 

• Giving your children wings — while giving yourself permission to fly

Catherine shares how choosing growth doesn’t mean abandoning your values; it means expanding them.

If you’re a woman entrepreneur wondering whether you’re allowed to want more… this episode is your confirmation.

Because empowerment begins with permission.

Join Catherine at Empower & Elevate

The Empower & Elevate Conference for Female Entrepreneurs takes place:

March 20, 2026

Mesa, Arizona

Tickets are available at:

https://empowerandelevateconference.com

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