Jill Donovan’s journey from lawyer to founder of the iconic bracelet brand Rustic Cuff is nothing short of extraordinary. For years, Jill wrestled with finding her true passion, hoping her mentor, Oprah Winfrey, might guide her to clarity. But her full-circle moment came in an unexpected way, sparking the creation of a brand that’s touched countless lives. In this episode, Jill shares her inspiring story, from the challenges of stepping away from a legal career to the life-changing decision to follow her heart and start something new.

She opens up about the pivotal moments that led to Rustic Cuff’s success, the lessons she’s learned as a business owner, and the joy of creating something that brings people together. Whether you’re chasing a dream or looking for inspiration to take that leap, Jill’s story is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how she turned uncertainty into her greatest triumph.

In this inspiring episode of the Do It My Way Podcast, I sit down with Tulsa television icon LeAnne Taylor, beloved morning news anchor on News on 6. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and deep commitment to her community, LeAnne shares her journey from the newsroom to becoming a powerful advocate for women.

She opens up about her fight against breast cancer, how it shaped her perspective on life, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From balancing a demanding career to making a lasting impact in Tulsa, LeAnne is the embodiment of grace, resilience, and strength.

Tune in to hear her incredible story, her advice for women navigating challenges, and how she continues to make a difference in the community.

I used to fill up my days with meetings and then anytime there happened to be "down time" I would work on personal development, strategic plans, or maybe hit a yoga class. It wasn't very productive and I would find myself never getting to those "extra" things because a fire would be happening with a client or a team member that needed my attention in that down time. It wasn't until I started to schedule EVERYTHING that I started to feel accomplished and my days became productive. Whether it was my 5am workout or when I was going to meal prep or scheduling time to learn about the ever changing marketing industry, I had it all in my calendar. At the end of every week, I would look at the priorities for the next week and schedule it out.  As CEOs and entrepreneurs we often get caught up in playing defense with our schedule putting out fires as soon as they come vs. strategically planning our days. This creates chaos and important things never get finished. If you find yourself doing the same, check out the latest DO IT MY WAY Podcast episode "The Power of Proactive Scheduling" to get a game plan started this week! How do you plan out your days to be the most productive?

Lisa Riley shares her incredible journey from refinery manager to owning three Pinot’s Palette franchises in Tulsa. Known for her authenticity and fearless drive, Lisa talks about embracing a major career pivot, the surprises of running an art studio, and learning to prioritize family and health. She opens up about how cancer reshaped her priorities, the power of trusting her team, and how she now starts every day with gratitude. Tune in for Lisa’s down-to-earth advice on passion, resilience, and finding joy in the little things!

I had the honor of judging the Oklahoma State Homecoming Court last week. There were 30 candidates (15 for Queen, 15 for King) and they did a speed dating round for us to get to know the candidates. Each student had two minutes to share a little about themselves and talk about their biggest accomplishment while at OSU and we quickly judged them on appearance, communication, confidence, eye contact and enthusiasm for all things OSU. The students were all so bright but several really stood out because they had perfected their two minute "elevator pitch." It got me thinking about the CEOs and entrepreneurs I work with and how important it is to be able to articulate exactly who you are, the problem you are solving for your ideal client, your X-Factor and a call to action in two minutes or less. People don't have the time or the patience to listen to a long pitch. Be concise. Deliver with enthusiasm. Share with them the next step in working with you. Don't miss the latest episode of the DO IT MY WAY Podcast where I share all of the important things you need to include in your pitch.

Something I have struggled with over the years is progress over perfection. If it doesn't feel "perfect" I don't like putting it out there whether it's on my social media or on a podcast episode. I had a goal to write a book by the time I was 50 and guess what? I'm 51 and my book is launching in a couple of weeks. I struggled getting it out on time because I wanted it to be perfect. Guess what would have happened if I waited until I thought it was perfect? I would have never launched it! Perfectionism often holds back female CEOs and entrepreneurs. We are too worried what we look like, what other people will say vs. thinking of the person on the other side that you are helping. So, if you have a project you have been holding onto until it's perfect, it's time to get it out into the world! Someone needs what you have to succeed! Don't miss the latest episode of the  DO IT MY WAY Podcast,  Progress Over Perfection!