BE Involved. Politics with a small p. Barbara Alexander is a consumer advocate with a history of getting involved. She was the Midwest Coordinator for the very 1st Earth Day and has continued to passionately advocate for women's representation in the legislature and to assure low-income homes have access to essential electricity services. Barbara shares that despite lurches backward getting involved spurs progress. 50 Women, 50 States: Maine. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE Noticing. The best innovations come from what you notice, not what you know. Lara O'Connor Hodgson is President & CEO of NOW Corp, a company she co-founded to free small businesses from being a free bank to their customers. She doesn't have a banking background but Lara knew the best ideas happen when you lack resources. She kept her focus on the impact of what she was doing and stopped trying to be an expert. 50 Women, 50 States: Georgia. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE Patient. Janet Echelman is an artist whose work defies categorization. After rejections from art schools, Janet's search for different teachers led her to investigate traditional crafts that she now combines with hi-tech materials and engineering to create billowing forms at the scale of buildings. She shares how patience and persistence enabled her to find the teachers that she needed to move her work forward. 50 Women, 50 States: Florida. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE a Changemaker. Kelly Wilson is the owner of Weave Gotcha Covered!, which specializes in custom sewing and also gives employees a fresh start. A social entrepreneur and a business owner, Kelly opened The Sewing Labs training center to give others the opportunity to learn new skills and create their own businesses. Kelly weaves community building into the fabric of the business by always asking "why can't we?" 50 Women, 50 States: Missouri. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE Intimate. Jessa Zimmerman is a Couples Counselor and Sex Therapist, Author, and host of Better Sex podcast. In today's episode, Jessa dispels common myths about sex and intimacy and offers some practical ways we can all better participate in our pleasure and that of our partner. @JessaZimmerman shares how we can make sex a part of a balanced and holistic lifestyle and reassures us that, yes, we ARE "normal". 50 Women, 50 States: Washington. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE Ambitious. Diana Hutton is the proprietress of a cigar shop, Perfect Ash. This former attorney tells us about her big transitions like moving to Minnesota and changing careers. She offers straightforward advice for professional women and shares how important support systems are, both personally and professionally. Diana owns her ambition, her femininity, and makes sure that her priorities make her happy. 50 Women, 50 States: Minnesota. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts.

BE a True Messenger. Adria DeCorte is a Message Clarity Coach, who works with clients to share their ideas in a way that moves people to take action. She talks with us about being a "true messenger" and why recognizing pivotal moments is ongoing work. @adriadecorte also shares the importance of recognizing burnout and encourages us to listen to what our bodies need; whether that be food, movement or even community. 50 Women, 50 States: Nevada. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE Gentle. Dr. Jennifer Mercier is a Naturopathic Doctor, creator of Mercier Therapy Technique, and the owner of Expect a Miracle, a women's holistic practice specializing in fertility, pelvic pain, and breast care. Dr. Jenny walks us through IVF and other fertility treatments, as well as naturopathic options that are often overlooked but have high success rates. 50 Women, 50 States: Illinois. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE a Community of Kindness. Naomi Lau is a children's book author and owner of Wildberry Ink. From a young age, Naomi knew she had a passion for making books. She shares how she founded her company with a desire to bring awareness of societal inequities to help develop socially-conscious minds. Naomi emphasizes the importance of community in her stories and how we can empower with kindness and positive change. 50 Women, 50 States: California. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts

BE Design Thinking. Liz Holz is Chief Experience Officer at IBM's Watson and Cloud Platforms and is the 1st woman to be named Distinguished Designer at IBM. She talks with us about designing for the human experience, her insights into cybersecurity and ethics, and her recent work with artificial intelligence. @lizuals shares her framework for team problems solving, rooted in design thinking for all industries. 50 Women, 50 States: Texas. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts.