2025 was a YEAR! So many twists and turns as I navigated my Year of Be. In this reflection episode, I’m sharing what I learned, what I experienced, what I’m taking with me into 2026, and what I’m leaving in 2025. I’m also giving you my word for 2026!

In this final episode of Season 2, Diary of a SHE-EO founder Yanna Williams is pulling back the curtain.

From recording solo episodes about her journey to booking 20+ interviews and producing a podcast people actually wait for, Yanna shares the real, raw, and unfiltered evolution behind the mic. This isn’t a highlight reel, it’s the story of growth in real time.

In this powerful reflection, you will hear:

What it really takes to stay consistent when no one’s clapping yet

The behind-the-scenes truth of building a podcast and platform from scratch

Her biggest lessons from interviewing powerhouse women in Season 2

And the bold vision she has for Season 3, and beyond

Whether you’re building a business, a platform, or a version of yourself that’s more aligned, this one’s for you.

Tune in and get ready for what’s coming next.

What if everything you’ve been told about marketing is wrong? In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Caroline, a bold voice in marketing and founder of Cultiveight Comms shares what most companies get completely wrong about branding, marketing strategy, and connecting with customers. From fighting to be heard in a world full of noise to unlearning harmful business advice, she breaks down how to simplify your message, trust your vision, and make marketing work for you. This isn’t about gimmicks, it’s about getting real.

Tune in and get ready to rethink how you show up in business.

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What happens when you stop chasing job titles and start building the life you actually want?

In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, career strategist and recruiter Meghan Houle joins us for a conversation about worth, work, and the power of doing things your way. From surviving toxic workplaces to advocating for talent in broken hiring systems, Meghan has seen it all, and she’s using her voice to change how we hire, how we show up, and how we own our value.

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, breaking free from burnout, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission to rethink what work is really supposed to feel like. Tap in to hear how Meghan is helping people (re)build careers with confidence, purpose, and boundaries that protect their peace.

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Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult?

In this eye-opening episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Charity Locke , founder and CEO of Mixxer, a new social app for building friendships IRL, joins us to unpack the loneliness epidemic facing adults today. From moving to new cities without community to navigating motherhood and remote work, Charity gets real about how connection is changing, and why her platform is flipping the friend-making process upside down.

This is not another “just swipe and hope” solution. Mixxer prioritizes meaningful in-person experiences byhelping users go from the group chat to real connection, faster.

Tune in to hear how Charity’s journey from isolation to innovation is reshaping what friendship looks like in a digital-first world.

The battle of your mind is the toughest you'll ever face.Beth Hitchcock, body image consultant and founder of Fluffi, sits down with us for an unfiltered conversation on the realities of building a brand rooted in inclusivity. From sleeping in a hallway in NYC to launching a body diversity consultancy, Beth opens up about confidence, fashion, and the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. We talk about the systemic gaps in plus-size fashion, navigating burnout as a founder, and why “body positivity” isn't just a buzzword, it’s a battle cry. Whether you’ve felt othered, unseen, or unsure of how to show up fully in your body and your business, this episode is here to hold space for that.

Listen now and share with someone who needs a reminder: You are already enough.

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"You don't need to be perfect to be powerful, just willing to be seen."

In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Alicia Noelle of Society for Black Girls, opens up about her ongoing journey of healing, belonging, and bold self-definition. As a biracial woman raising two Black children, Alicia shares how colorism and racial trauma shaped her—but never defined her—and how she’s now rewriting the rules of business, motherhood, and personal growth.

From setting boundaries in an always-online world to navigating authenticity in the era of AI and building in public, Alicia reminds us that the most radical thing we can do is own our story. This conversation is about more than entrepreneurship, it’s about power, presence, and protecting your peace.

Tap in to hear how Alicia is blending faith, strategy, and softness to build a life that honors every piece of who she is.

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What if living a good life didn’t need permission?

In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, our “unhitched genius”, Anna Bullock, joins us to explore what it really means to build a joy-filled life on your own terms. From leaving the corporate mold, to redefining confidence and success, Anna speaks candidly about authenticity, healing, and breaking free from the pressure to “pick one thing.” If you’ve ever felt boxed in by traditional paths or burned out by the life you were told to want, this episode is your permission slip to just be.

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With great power comes great responsibility, so what happens when a brilliant mind decides to redefine healthcare from the inside out?

In this week’s episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Dr. Denise Bronner takes us on a powerful journey through science, identity, and entrepreneurship. From her early days studying insects in her backyard to earning her PhD in microbiology, Denise has always been obsessed with understanding how things work — and more importantly, how to make them better.

Now, through her strategic consulting firm Empactful Ventures, she’s on a mission to help healthcare companies build smarter, more equitable systems using empathy, data, and lived experience. If you’ve ever felt dismissed in a doctor’s office or wondered who’s really behind the medical decisions that affect your life, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear how Denise is reshaping healthcare from the inside — and why knowledge just might be your greatest source of power.

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What happens when your business becomes too successful, too fast?

In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Rikki Kelly, founder of EGO Tequila, opens up about the highs of launching to viral success — and the lows of navigating overwhelming demand, missteps, and burnout. Now, after taking a step back to rebuild, she’s relaunching with a new perspective and a mission to do it right.

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