Divas That Care Network

Come and listen to our Host, Tina Spoletini, as she chats with today's guest, Lisa Patel, for our “Unapologetically Unique” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves to distill success into its truest form—standing firmly in your own identity. We are moving beyond the comparison game to help you lead with unapologetic confidence. By anchoring your habits in self-belief rather than outside expectations, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to becoming a changemaker with lasting, year-long momentum. 

Lisa Patel is an award-winning real estate leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Property Princess Group with 17 years of experience in real estate and over 20 years in the mortgage and real estate industry. Raised in a family of business owners, she developed an entrepreneurial mindset early and now leads a respected, client-focused team known for innovation and integrity. A former President of TRREB, she is a recognized industry leader, speaker, and advocate for growth, diversity, and professional advancement. Lisa is also deeply committed to mentorship, community impact, and empowering others through business, education, and meaningful connections.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapatel01/

Instagram: lisapatelofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.patel.92761

We talk with Lisa Patel about leading without apology and leaning into the traits that make us different, especially when the world feels loud and uncertain. We leave with grounded mindset tools, a clearer view of service-based leadership, and a reminder that community is not optional when we are building our next chapter.
• what it means to be unapologetically unique in work and life
• Lisa’s path through real estate leadership and serving as TREB president
• how market cycles and outside forces can shake confidence
• choosing purpose early and letting your path evolve
• staying values-led in a competitive industry and checking ego at the door
• navigating self-doubt with meditation, gratitude and daily mindset work
• journaling prompts to uncover beliefs and reframe the story
• why many women struggle to recognize their gifts and celebrate small wins
• simple ways to support other women through presence and listening
• building community and connection as a form of service
• practical steps for women who feel like they are shrinking
If that feels aligned with you, I’d love to invite you to reach out, connect, or simply start a conversation.

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Come and listen to our Host, Tina Spoletini, as she chats with today's guest, Mary Printz, for our “Unapologetically Unique” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves to distill success into its truest form—standing firmly in your own identity. We are moving beyond the comparison game to help you lead with unapologetic confidence. By anchoring your habits in self-belief rather than outside expectations, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to becoming a changemaker with lasting, year-long momentum. 

Mary Printz, M.Ed., holds a Master’s in Leadership and is a Harvard-trained Immunity to Change coach and Adaptive Growth Strategist who integrates adult development, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. She helps women and high-performing leaders uncover the hidden assumptions that keep them stuck in people-pleasing, comparison, and self-doubt, so they can show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Mary is known for helping people move from insight into lasting, meaningful change.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maryprintz21
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryPrintzCoaching/

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We talk about why self-doubt sticks even when we “know better,” and how hidden assumptions quietly train us to filter our voice. We unpack the immune system to change so we can stop chasing approval and start showing up as whole human beings.
• hidden assumptions that make authenticity feel unsafe
• external validation and the real cost of performing
• people-pleasing and imposter syndrome as protective strategies
• comparison as a self-worth trap and how to return to core values
• compassion as a skill that grows with self-awareness
• why insight is not enough and how small experiments create change
• naming emotions to regulate yourself and deepen connection
• self-acceptance as the base for stronger relationships
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it, tag us, and let us know what stood out most.

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Come and listen to our Host, Tina Spoletini, as she chats with today's guest, KJ Blattenbauer, for our “Unapologetically Unique” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves to distill success into its truest form—standing firmly in your own identity. We are moving beyond the comparison game to help you lead with unapologetic confidence. By anchoring your habits in self-belief rather than outside expectations, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to becoming a changemaker with lasting, year-long momentum. 

KJ Blattenbauer is a two-time bestselling author and strategic PR advisor who helps leaders turn visibility into undeniable authority. She is the founder of Hearsay PR and the mind behind the Pitchworthy™ philosophy, a strategic approach to building credibility that earns influence, not just attention.

KJ speaks on reputation as leverage, why perception often outpaces performance, and how accomplished leaders stop being overlooked and start being taken seriously.

Her clients have been featured in Forbes, Architectural Digest, and the TODAY Show, but her work isn’t about press, it’s about power. Because in business, perception moves faster than performance.

• www.instagram.com/kjblattenbauer
• www.hearsaypr.com
• www.instagram.com/hearsaypr
• www.linkedin.com/in/kjblattenbauer

We sit down with PR strategist and author KJ Blattenbauer to talk about why being exceptional still isn’t enough when your visibility and messaging don’t match your impact. We leave with a practical framework for turning your story into authority without shrinking, apologizing, or chasing validation.
• why perception can outpace performance and how women get overlooked
• visibility as a leadership skill rather than vanity
• deciding what you want to be known for and working backwards
• what it means to be pitch worthy through PR and permission
• handling judgment and separating other people’s insecurity from your goals
• building authority by playing the long game and ignoring vanity metrics
• anchoring to values to escape comparison culture
• the “support stack” of therapist, honest friend, and supportive partner
• why press is the beginning and how trust signals compound
• subtle self-sabotage like leading with “I just”
• creating one clear sentence for who you serve and why it matters
• getting your “house in order” with consistent messaging everywhere
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it, tag us, or send it to someone who needs that reminder that their difference is in their power

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Lisa Clements, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Meet the Founder, Lisa Clements

At Clear Springs Wealth, I promise to be the financial partner you wish you had sooner by combining sophisticated expertise with genuine understanding. I help transform financial uncertainty into confidence, ensuring you'll never have to navigate important money decisions alone.

https://www.clearspringswealth.com/

We explore how clear goals, resilient habits, and committed action help women take control of money decisions without jargon or shame. Lisa Clements shares a holistic approach to investing, tax strategy, insurance, and retirement that builds confidence and options.

• why holistic planning beats product sales
• serving single women and honoring autonomy
• when equities make sense at a younger age
• Roth versus pre tax trade offs for flexibility
• the four leg retirement model with part time work
• paying off high interest debt before investing
• simple first steps to assess goals and risks
• how to start with small, consistent contributions
• virtual work across the U.S. and registration basics
• resources, blog, and podcast for continued learning

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Sam Willing, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Sam Willing is a strategic partner, transformational executive coach, and speaker with over 25 years of corporate experience in Organizational Development, People Strategy, and Culture Transformation. She is dedicated to equipping business leaders with the tools, confidence, and strategic insight to unlock their full potential, elevate leadership effectiveness, and drive meaningful impact—all while strengthening business performance.

With a compassionate yet results-driven approach, Sam partners with executives and teams to develop high-impact leadership skills, foster psychological safety, and align leadership behaviors with core values and business objectives. She creates a safe space for leaders to navigate challenges, embrace vulnerability, and build cultures rooted in trust, authenticity, and purpose.

Her work goes beyond personal and professional transformation—it delivers tangible business results. Research consistently shows that strong leadership directly impacts financial performance, and Sam’s clients experience increased employee engagement, improved decision-making, and sustainable business growth as a result of their leadership development.

By integrating self-awareness, emotional regulation, and strategic execution, Sam empowers leaders to drive results, create thriving workplace cultures, and lead with clarity and conviction—without sacrificing their values, well-being, or most cherished priorities.

Beyond coaching, Sam is the Founder & CEO of The Compassionate Collective, a social impact marketplace connecting artists and businesses in delivering messages of hope and compassion. She is also the host of the "Imperfection Wins" podcast, where she champions the power of embracing imperfection, self-compassion, and resilience in leadership and life.

https://www.samwilling.com/

We explore how nervous system regulation makes leadership skills stick and why women at every stage can replace burnout with grounded momentum. Sam Willing shares the story behind Regulate to Rise, the meaning of her cover art, and three daily practices to reset fast.

• why HR fit a people-first strategist
• advice on owning your path and personal brand
• biotech volatility and the decision to pivot
• coaching women with regulation at the core
• sympathetic versus parasympathetic in real life
• the book’s blend of story, science, and tools
• who the book serves and why it’s timely
• movement, breath, and self-compassion practices
• where to get the book and join a book club

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Lisa Woodruff, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365.  Lisa and 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill. Yet less than 18% of those same Americans feel they are organized. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/

http://instagram.com/organize365

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We talk with Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 about building real systems for the home, from the Sunday Basket to seasonal planning and the mindset shifts that make organization stick. We reframe the household manager as CEO and show how community and grace beat guilt and perfection.

• why home chaos is normal and solvable
• founding Organize 365 and the through line of teaching
• the Sunday Basket as a weekly operational system
• color coding that speeds decisions and delegation
• private community, live co-working, and lifetime access
• removing guilt from pricing and timelines
• podcast focus on household CEO mindset
• seasonal Planning Day cadence and prep workflow
• Escaping Quicksand and key mindset shifts
• one big tip: write everything down, stop remembering

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Lane Kennedy, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Lane Kennedy is a Calm Living Docent, stress management specialist, and DNA wellness expert who has spent over 15 years helping burned out professionals and stressed parents learn how to stop stressing and prevent burnout.

As the creator of The CalmLab and Calm Resilience System, both of which are trauma-informed mindfulness programs based on polyvagal theory and nervous system science, Lane brings both scientific expertise and practical, real-world solutions to her speaking engagements.

With certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), DNA Wellness, Functional Genomics, and extensive training in nervous system regulation, Lane offers unique insights that bridge science and practical application.

https://lanekennedy.com/

We explore how nervous system regulation and DNA insights can turn relentless stress into a steady, sustainable groove. Lane Kennedy shares evidence-based tools, simple breath and movement practices, and an eight-week system that helps us create clarity, resilience, and commitment.

• origins of Lane’s work and a pivotal wake-up moment
• rise of workplace stress post-COVID and with AI
• how DNA and SNP pathways inform brain health choices
• mindset’s role in gene expression and long-term risk
• practical regulation tools beyond one-size-fits-all
• tiny daily habits that improve sleep and focus
• course structure, live labs, and accountability options
• simple breathwork and device-free walks as resets

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Katie Nelson, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, has built her business around this message: Cashflow Is Oxygen. She is committed to bringing the fun back into sales and helping her clients grow their small businesses into six-figure-plus Big League Players. Katie is a speaker, consultant, and business coach with a total 25 years of sales expertise and $150 million sold in products and services. She believes that solopreneurs and microbusinesses can harness their profit-making potential to maximize their revenue. Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” Katie has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs to transform their companies from ideas to thriving businesses. She is adamant that any entrepreneur can sell his or her knowledge, gifts, and passions to the world, because sales are key to a successful business and a skill available to everyone.

http://www.facebook.com/salesuprising

http://www.instagram.com/salesuprising

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesalescatalyst/

We sit down with sales strategist and coach Katie Nelson to talk about turning determination into revenue, why cash flow is oxygen, and how habits and community keep small businesses thriving. We trade stories on women-led momentum, pricing that fits the market, and the power of giving yourself grace and space.

• the Determined Not Distracted series focus on clarity, resilience, commitment
• Katie’s path to Sales Uprising and her Venn diagram of value
• online versus in-person selling as a channel choice
• sales fundamentals that outlast tools and trends
• women entrepreneurs gaining confidence and support
• cash flow as oxygen and funding with client revenue
• group masterminds, peer learning, and fair pricing
• habits as muscles and the value of grace and space
• where to find Katie on LinkedIn, YouTube, and email

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Nidhi Gupta, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Nidhi is the CEO and Co-Founder of SheTO, the world’s largest private community for women and non-binary engineers and engineering leaders. Less than 9% of engineering executive roles are held by women. SheTO is working on changing that. 

SheTO has impacted the careers of thousands of women across the globe. Members of SheTO come from all over the tech industry, from executives at Fortune 50 companies to small startups. Through its impactful programs, SheTO is growing leaders at scale. SheTO was recognized for its contributions by the White House in 2024. 

Prior to founding SheTO, Nidhi was an accomplished engineering and product executive who has built, scaled, and transformed companies. She has extensive expertise in strategy, R&D, business development, and operations. As an Engineering and Product leader, she is passionate about building and growing thriving operational organizations that deliver world-class products at scale. 

Prior to founding SheTO, Nidhi was the Chief Product Officer at Hired, Upwork, and Ning

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhihgupta/

https://www.sheto.org/nidhi-gupta-bio

We explore how Nidhi Gupta built SheTO into a 5,000-member global network for women and non-binary engineering leaders, and the concrete steps that move representation from 9% toward 20%. We share programs, results, and a mindset shift from helplessness to purpose.

• why SheTO started and the leadership gap
• accelerators and workshops focused on promotion
• annual summit energy and peer learning
• quarterly virtual career fairs with direct recruiter access
• Future Leaders Fridays for visibility and role models
• global hubs expanding across major tech cities
• annual State of Women in Engineering Leadership report
• a 10-year goal to reach 20% women engineering executives
• practical ways listeners and allies can help
• purpose-driven actions to stay determined, not distracted

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Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with today's guest, Bonnie Strati, for our “Determined, Not Distracted” Podcast Series.

This mini-series serves as your blueprint for a high-impact year, distilling success into three non-negotiables: Goal Clarity, Resilience, and Commitment. By sharpening your focus, hardening your mental toughness, and anchoring your habits in discipline, you’ll shift from chasing temporary inspiration to achieving unstoppable, year-long momentum. 

Bonnie Strati is a transformational life coach and holistic wellness guide devoted to helping people heal, awaken, and reclaim their most authentic selves. With a background in fitness, nutrition, somatic movement, emotional resilience, and spiritual development, she supports clients who are navigating life transitions, burnout, grief, or the quiet ache of feeling stuck.

A former competitive athlete and seasoned educator in health and wellness, Bonnie spent years helping others strengthen their bodies—until life called her to strengthen something deeper: her spirit. Her personal journey through heartbreak, reinvention, and spiritual awakening became the foundation of her coaching practice and her debut book, Built Stronger: The Art of Becoming Whole Again.

Bonnie’s coaching blends soulful insight with practical tools—drawing from movement, mindset work, energy healing, and intuitive guidance. She helps clients release what no longer serves them and build a life aligned with truth, vitality, and purpose.

Through her practice, Built Stronger Coaching, Bonnie offers high-touch coaching programs, restorative movement and breathwork, somatic release techniques, and wellness retreats. Her work is especially aligned with individuals in midlife and beyond who are ready not just to heal—but to rise into their next chapter with intention and joy.

Bonnie lives in Connecticut and is the proud mother of two grown sons. When she’s not supporting others, you’ll find her journaling by candlelight, walking in nature, or planning her next soulful adventure.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-strati-b893033b/

We speak with coach and author Bonnie Strati about building strength from the inside out, shifting from rigid goals to gentle intentions, and finding unexpected joy while navigating stage four esophageal cancer. Her books offer practical prompts, honest stories, and a human path through change.

• evolution from personal training to holistic coaching
• science trends vs lasting individualized methods
• intention-led planning and weekly touchpoints
• celebrating small wins to build identity
• Built Stronger book structure and key chapter on truth
• cancer diagnosis reframed with meaning and humor
• new book on finding calm through treatment
• how to access Bonnie’s books and social links
• asking for help without shame
• reframing guilt and building habits that stick

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