What if the thing holding you back isn’t mindset—but something deeper running beneath the surface?

Today we sit down with Sarah Stray, founder of Boxless Coaching, an Akashic Record healer and soft, powerful word-weaver who hears the whispers of your next-level self as a roar. Sarah works with women standing in the liminal space—on the edge of an invisible threshold between what’s known and what’s calling them forward. She reveals how ancestral patterns, inherited beliefs, and collective trauma can quietly shape the fears that keep women from being seen and heard.

Instead of shaming “mindset fixes,” Sarah offers grounded energetic and somatic approaches to dissolving the blocks at their roots.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ How the Akashic Records uncover the true source of recurring patterns
✨ The trauma women carry across lifetimes—and why it shows up now
✨ Why visibility feels unsafe for so many women
✨ Reconnecting with your soul-level gifts
✨ How women supported her in launching a purpose-led spiritual business

If you’ve ever felt yourself pulled toward something bigger but held back by something unseen, this conversation will resonate deeply.

About Sarah Stray
Sarah Stray is an Akashic Record healer, energy worker, and creator of Boxless Coaching. A soft, powerful word-weaver, she works with women navigating the Soul Expansion Gap, guiding them through the liminal space between who they’ve been and who they are becoming. Through group and 1:1 Akashic Record healings, Sarah helps clients release ancestral patterns, hidden programs, past-life imprints, and collective wounds—especially those carried by women across generations. She supports clients in embodying energetic shifts so insight becomes lived experience and their inner wisdom becomes an unflappable compass.

Connect with Sarah
Website: https://boxless.cohere.live
Instagram: @boxlesscoaching

Sarah is sharing a powerful free resource:
💛 Heal the Unwanted Wound: Guided Akashic Clearing
This clearing supports anyone carrying the imprint of “I am not wanted,” a wound often rooted in birth experiences, past lifetimes, or the collective trauma held by women.
Download: https://bit.ly/unwantedwoundbirth

About the Podcast Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights with a side of sass and sisterhood

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed how you see yourself and the world? Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, name what has been silenced, and spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us.

Apply: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply


Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What happens when staying safe slowly becomes self-abandonment?

In this raw and powerful episode, Shelly Cannon, powerlifter, entrepreneur, and stage IV breast cancer survivor, shares the truth about what happens when we ignore the inner voice telling us it’s time to go. For 25 years, Shelly built a successful career as COO of a wealth management firm. On paper, it was everything she’d worked for. But behind the scenes, stress, obligation, and self-neglect were quietly taking a toll — until a stage IV cancer diagnosis forced her to stop.

Now leading four businesses, Shelly reflects on how illness became her wake-up call, how freedom replaced fear, and why we can’t afford to wait for crisis to make change. She offers practical, grounded ways to start your transition before your health or happiness pay the price.

Together, we explore:
✨ How “security” can become a trap that costs your wellbeing
✨ Rebuilding purpose and identity after leaving a long-term career
✨ The connection between stress, embodiment, and health
✨ Learning to trust yourself — and move even when you’re scared

This episode is for every woman who’s ever sat in her car before work thinking, “I can’t keep doing this.”

About Shelly Cannon
Shelly Cannon is a powerlifter, entrepreneur, and stage IV breast cancer survivor. She is the founder of EverStrong, where she integrates science-backed fitness with holistic wellness to help others transform their health, strength, and mindset. After a 25-year corporate career that nearly cost her everything, Shelly now channels her experience into empowering others to take control of their health and freedom — before it’s too late.

Connect with Shelly
Website: https://www.shellycan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellercannon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellycannon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4shellybelly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellycannon1

About the PodcastExposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.
Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply

Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What happens when we stop performing and start leading from a place of authenticity?

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jen Jones Donatelli, a certified PCC-level coach and founder of Creative Groove, where she helps individuals and teams explore the art of creative living. Jen brings her signature mix of play, purpose, and possibility to the topic of Empowering Authenticity at Work, showing us how to infuse creativity, confidence, and courage into everyday professional life.

Together, we’ll explore how leaders and organizations can create environments where employees feel safe to bring their authentic selves to work—unlocking new opportunities, strengthening collaboration, and sparking meaningful growth.

About Jen Jones Donatelli
Jen Jones Donatelli is a certified PCC-level coach, creative facilitator, and founder of Creative Groove—a coaching and community platform that helps people “color outside the lines” to find creative possibilities in work and life. She’s passionate about empowering authenticity, helping professionals reconnect with their purpose through play, storytelling, and creative exploration.

Connect with Jen
Website: https://www.creativegroove.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenjonesdonatelli
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativegroove
Jen’s DisruptHR talk: https://vimeo.com/1124650448

Join Jen and career coach/Clifton Strengths facilitator Kristen McLaughlin for a free Lunch + Learn on “Leveraging Your Strengths to Advance in Your Career” on Monday, November 10 from 12-1 pm ET. Please email [email protected] if interested and she will share the Zoom link for access.

About the Podcast
Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
 ✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
 ✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
 ✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
 ✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?

Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.

Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply


Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What happens when you build a brand rooted in memory, heritage, and purpose in an industry that rewards trends, polish, and sameness?

In this conversation, Katy Spada, founder and CEO of Ary + Maan, shares how a bedtime request from her child turned into a purpose-driven business celebrating South Asian heritage through modern, cozy family pajamas. Katy talks about launching Diwali pajamas, bootstrapping her brand while balancing motherhood and a full-time career, and building a community of multicultural families around culture and belonging.

We explore the emotional labor of representation, the unspoken bias in the “culture-last” fashion industry, and what it takes to lead with authenticity when the system wasn’t built for you. This episode is a story of identity, joy, and quiet defiance—the kind that changes what’s possible for women founders everywhere.

About Katy Spada
Katy Spada is the Founder and CEO of Ary + Maan, a South Asian-inspired children’s apparel brand reimagining family matching through the lens of culture, belonging, and joy. A former finance and tech professional turned purpose-driven entrepreneur, Katy created Ary + Maan to help multicultural families celebrate their full identities. Her signature Diwali pajama collections have sparked a global conversation about representation, heritage, and inclusivity in fashion.

Connect with Katy
Website: https://aryandmaan.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aryandmaan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyspada

Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.

Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply

Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

Sometimes we pause the guest interviews to talk about what we’re seeing in real time.

This episode is one of those. In this conversation, co-hosts Annette Garsteck and Sandra Wint reflect on Season 5 so far, the stories that stayed with them, the themes that keep repeating, and the very real tension women navigate between career, caregiving, bias, and being seen as whole humans at work. They revisit conversations on fertility and career timing, domestic abuse and leadership, disability and inclusion, loving people at work, and why so many women are choosing entrepreneurship for freedom and flexibility.

Annette and Sandra also dig into a recent “women in tech” report that shows a significant perception gap between how men and women see career opportunities, and why advocacy (not just mentorship) matters if we want to change anything. Find the full white paper here: https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/fomo-at-work-the-opportunity-gap-between-men-and-women-in-tech/

This episode is part recap, part rally cry, and part love letter to the community that’s forming around these weekly talks.

About Annette Garsteck & Sandra Wint:
Annette Garsteck is a career reinvention coach and founder of Annette Garsteck Career Consulting, helping women design work that aligns with their season of life.
Sandra Wint is a women’s life and leadership coach who pairs strategy with intuition so women can lead from wholeness, not exhaustion.

Together, they co-host Exposing the Hidden Reality, a space for honest, unrehearsed conversations about what women are actually navigating in work and life.

Connect with Annette Garsteck:https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint

Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What makes a woman leave a prestigious global career to build something on her own terms?

In this episode, Mirjana Arlaud, Founder and CEO of Future by Design, shares how motherhood, burnout, and creative renewal led her from the UN to launching a purpose-led creative agency in 2018. We explore the rise of women entrepreneurs, why many stop asking for a seat at the table and build their own, and how women are redesigning the way we work and lead.

Mirjana also offers candid lessons from her own journey—on scaling sustainably, leading with empathy, and designing a business that aligns with your life instead of competing with it.

About Mirjana Arlaud
Mirjana Arlaud is the Founder and CEO of Future by Design, a purpose-led creative agency helping mission-driven organizations tell clearer, more human stories through design, storytelling, and strategic communication.
Her career spans both public and private sectors—from nearly a decade within the United Nations system to leading a global creative team that partners with organizations such as the Green Climate Fund, FSC, UNICEF, WHO, UNAIDS, and UNHCR.

Connect with Mirjana
Website: https://futurebydesign.studio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirjana-arlaud/
Podcast: Creative Women Leading Change

Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
 ✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
 ✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
 ✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
 ✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?

Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.

Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply


Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What if your greatest achievements left you feeling empty instead of fulfilled?

In this honest and empowering conversation, Beverly Flores, Founder & CEO of Thyme Out Consulting, shares her story of surviving success—the moment she realized that climbing higher in corporate leadership wasn’t leading to happiness. After 24 years at John Deere, she chose to pause, reflect, and redefine what success really means.

Beverly reveals how her EEI System™—centered on Energy, Enthusiasm, and Intensity—helped her transform burnout into balance and turn achievement into alignment. Through real-life lessons from her global career and personal reinvention, she offers a framework for courageous, authentic leadership that sustains both results and well-being.

You’ll learn:
 ✨ How to recognize when achievement turns into survival
 ✨ Why courageous leadership starts with self-reflection
 ✨ How to channel Energy, Enthusiasm & Intensity without burning out
 ✨ What it takes to lead authentically in high-pressure environments

About Beverly Flores
Beverly Flores empowers leaders and organizations to courageously shatter perceived limitations, connect with their authentic power, and achieve extraordinary success. With over two decades in Fortune 100 leadership, she helped transform John Deere into a technology-driven industry leader—earning Google’s Partner of the Quarter award and 10 NAMA Awards including “Best of Show.”

Today, as Founder & CEO of Thyme Out Consulting, Beverly guides leaders to reconnect with their Energy, Enthusiasm, and Intensity to create sustainable, people-centered success. A proud mom of three, she’s deeply involved in her Kansas City community and passionate about helping others redefine leadership on their own terms.

Connect with Beverly:
Website: www.thymeoutconsulting.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bevflores
Instagram: instagram.com/thyme_outconsulting

Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
 ✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
 ✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
 ✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
 ✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?

Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.

Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply

Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
https://www.me-her-us.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What happens when women stop chasing traditional definitions of success and start redefining business around purpose?


In this inspiring episode, Lorraine Schuchart, APR, Founder & CEO of Prosper for Purpose, joins us to explore how women entrepreneurs are driving a global shift toward businesses rooted in values, impact, and sustainability. Lorraine’s work as a certified B Corp leader proves that when women lead with purpose, profitability follows.


In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we dive into what it really takes to prosper with purpose—why purpose is a smart business strategy, how it reshapes leadership, and how movements like WED Ohio are helping women rewrite the rules of entrepreneurship.


This conversation isn’t theory—it’s a roadmap for what’s next in women-led business.


🎥 Tune in live, share your questions, and let’s shape the future of purpose-driven entrepreneurship together.


About Lorraine Schuchart
Lorraine Schuchart, APR, is the Founder & CEO of Prosper for Purpose, a purpose-driven communications firm and certified B Corporation that helps organizations amplify their impact through strategic storytelling, branding, and leadership alignment.


With decades of experience in public relations and sustainable business strategy, Lorraine empowers women entrepreneurs to design businesses that thrive financially while driving meaningful change. She is also the host of the podcast Brand for Good, where she explores how values-based brands can drive positive impact for people and the planet.


Lorraine’s leadership extends to mentoring and advocacy for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and WED Ohio, movements dedicated to advancing women in business globally and locally.

Connect with Lorraine:
Website: www.prosperforpurpose.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraineschuchart
Instagram: instagram.com/prosperforpurpose
Podcast: https://prosperforpurpose.com/brandforgood


Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?


Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain.


Apply Here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply

Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
https://www.annettegarsteck.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegarsteck
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/annettegarsteck
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@annettegarsteck
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@annette.garsteck
Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/AnnetteGarsteck
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/annettegarsteck

Connect with Sandra Wint:
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Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

In this episode, we speak with Melissa Bauknight, founder of The Nova Global, to talk about rewiring how ambitious women and non-binary folks gather, lead, and work. Melissa shares her path from a high-performing corporate career to building spaces where people feel safe to be seen, practice vulnerability, and bring their personal, professional, and spiritual selves to the same table.

We dig into imposter syndrome, why masking keeps us small, how intentional community changes our nervous system, and what happens when we trade the old networking script for experiential, values-driven connection. Think fewer gatekeepers, more fireflies lighting the way.

If you’ve been wondering how to show up whole at work without burning out or “doing it all” alone, this one’s for you. What helps you feel safe to be fully yourself at work or in business? Where have you experienced a community that changed how you lead? Drop your questions and stories in the comments.

About The Nova Global
The Nova Global is a transformative community that empowers high-achieving women to lead with authenticity, balance, and purpose. By fostering deep connections and leadership development, The Nova Global helps women build careers and lives that truly align with their values.

About Melissa Bauknight
Melissa Bauknight is a Conscious Business Coach and Founder of The Nova Global. She helps women reclaim their purpose, step into leadership, and create meaningful success without burnout. Through coaching, curated experiences, and a powerful community, Melissa is redefining what it means for women to thrive.

Connect with Melissa:
https://thenovaglobal.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thenovaglobal/
[email protected]

Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world? 

Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices;  where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain. 

Apply here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply


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Connect with Annette Garsteck:
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Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.

What happens when a high-achieving athlete, corporate pro, and coach decides to get curious about alcohol and everything it was doing for her?

Meet Renée Adams, Certified Sober Curious and Mindset Coach and co-founder of Nosedive Co., a wellness brand helping people “numb less” and live more. Renée grew up in a high-pressure world where worth tracked productivity. Through sober curiosity, she found her voice, rebuilt confidence, and started helping others do the same.

In this conversation, we get practical about numbing less, leading with values, and setting boundaries in drink-forward spaces without losing your edge or your community. We talk about confidence without the cocktail, why “all or nothing” stalls change, and how to build a simple toolbox for social pressure, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Renée shares practical steps to track habits, name your values, and show up as yourself anywhere—from the boardroom to the tailgate.

Join us, then tell us: What situation would you try alcohol-free for a week? What value are you ready to lead with? 

About Renée Adams
Hey there! I’m Renée Adams a habitual and social drinker turned Certified Sober Curious and Mindset Coach. I help grey area drinkers, high achievers, athletes and curious humans rethink their relationship with alcohol so they can reconnect with purpose, clarity, and confidence.
After leaving my corporate job to chase a career in fitness coaching, and failing, I found myself lost and searching for purpose. That’s when I had to face a hard truth: I couldn’t create the life I wanted until I understood why alcohol played such a big role in it. My turning point came in 2023 when I embraced a sober(ish) lifestyle and finally uncovered the habits, beliefs, and blocks holding me back. That journey was the catalyst I needed to make lasting change and now I help others navigate their own transformations using firsthand experience, solution-focused mindset techniques, and the power of neuroplasticity. 

Connect with Renée
www.nosedive-co.com
IG: @coach_radams, @nosedive 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/renee-adamsg
YouTube: @NosediveCo
Substack: reneeadams641.substack.com

Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world? 

Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices;  where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain. 

Apply here: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com/Apply


Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality:
https://exposingthehiddenreality.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality

Connect with Annette Garsteck:
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Connect with Sandra Wint:
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LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabwint
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/meherusllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meherusllc 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.wint 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meherusllc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meherusllc 

Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.