In this inspiring episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur Carrie Hunter, CEO and founder of It's Not That Serious. Carrie's story weaves an unconventional path from touring jazz musician to executive leader in construction tech—industries where women are rarely seen at the head of the table.

She shares bold lessons on taking smart risks, building true confidence, and finding purpose even when the journey is anything but linear. You will discover how Carrie learned to silence negative self-talk, embrace gratitude, and create a career and life she truly loves.

Packed with real strategies and motivating wisdom, this conversation is perfect for ambitious women ready to own the room and make their next big move. Tune in for energizing advice and relatable stories sure to spark self-belief and meaningful action!

Show Highlights:

• Pick up The Alchemist for the road to your "personal legend." [03:47]

• Why the best investment you can make is in taking risks. [13:30]

• How to assess risks worth taking with a checklist approach. [16:21]

• The 100% value of advice and not letting it dictate decisions. [20:22]

• What's the difference between a regret vs. a lesson? [23:48]

• Is home ownership a cornerstone to prioritize for stability? [28:04]

• Lessons for managing fear and winning on "pretzel" career paths. [30:40]

• Strategies for confidence for women in male-dominated fields. [34:29]

• Learn a mental trick to stop negative self-talk and master positivity. [37:06]

• How the transformative power of gratitude creates wellbeing. [40:13]

• Advice for young women to be curious and ask questions. [46:24]

To learn more about Carrie Hunter and connect with her, visit her website https://itsnotthatserious.com/.

Find Carrie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehunter/ or email her directly at [email protected].

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

Today, Lorie Jones sits down with Rebecca Callahan, founder of Summer Day, whose career journey spans nearly three decades in corporate travel and hospitality before pivoting to women's leadership development.

Rebecca is on a mission to help women install confidence earlier in their careers, aiming to close the confidence gap that holds so many back in their 20s and 30s. She reveals her career-defining moments and discusses creating real balance and the power of authentic self-advocacy.

Whether you're a young professional or navigating the mid-career maze, this conversation offers honest insights and actionable advice to inspire you to take your seat at the table and claim your voice—even sooner than you think you're ready. Join us and discover how you can start being fearless today.

Show Highlights:

• How going with the flow can land you the right passion pivot. [06:21]

• Support for women experiencing an early/mid-career confidence gap. [08:23]

• Discover 3 key investments for aspiring women leaders. [12:25]

• Why it's so important to communicate career dissatisfaction. [16:25]

• The value of making sure not to leave a job on bad terms. [20:32]

• Should you buy stocks when the market's unpredictable? [22:48]

• How to finesse the energy of having a "too much" personality. [26:50]

• Explore roleplaying as a way to nail tough conversations. [30:52]

• Sealing success by aligning motherhood, choices, and non-negotiables. [32:31]

• The power of asking for help. [39:02]

To connect with Rebecca Callahan, find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccacallahan, or visit her website https://www.summerday-llc.com/about.

You can also reach Rebecca via at [email protected].

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

This week, Lorie Jones introduces you to powerhouse founder Rose Arendarczyk, CEO of GiftEase—a woman who turned every career curveball into an opportunity for growth. From consulting to executive leadership and ultimately entrepreneurship, Rose reveals the bold decisions and mindset shifts that propelled her success.

Rose candidly discusses overcoming inner critics, navigating tough life events, namely breast cancer and divorce, and building authentic confidence. You will hear strategies for financial independence, the payoff of investing in mentorship and connection, and the importance of prioritizing both ambition and self-care.

As professional women forging your own paths, Rose's story will inspire you to make courageous choices and embrace your personal fearless journey. Let her hard-won lessons fuel your next chapter.

Show Highlights:

• Why consulting is a great career entry point for new grads. [04:30]

• What is consulting and how do its skills transfer to industry? [07:35]

• The power of investing in coaching for informed career pivots. [09:53]

• How our fears can be our worst advisor and how to regulate it. [14:14]

• Do we realize that we can dare to question existing processes? [18:40]

• Powerful saving tips for young females to secure financial freedom. [22:44]

• Find out exactly the right answer to "Am I good enough?" [26:43]

• Life-changing coping strategies for working moms—and why balance is a myth. [29:31]

• The importance of being realistic, resilient role models for daughters. [35:27]

• Key advice for young women on cultivating connection. [38:14]

Connect with Rose Arendarczyk on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosearendarczyk.

Explore GiftEase at https://www.thegiftease.com/.

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

In this episode, Lorie Jones welcomes trailblazing leader Dr. April Joy Damian, chief scientific officer and director at the Weitzman Institute. April Joy brings candid wisdom to the table, from practical strategies for setting boundaries to the truth behind the myth that only hard work guarantees success.

You will discover why "no" is a complete sentence, and how learning to step forward, even when you don't feel fully ready, can open powerful new doors. April Joy shares her journey from aspiring physician to nationally recognized advocate for children's mental health, along with the real stories of facing self-doubt, caregiving pressures, and being the only woman in the room.

This conversation is packed with honest advice, professional insights, and motivating lessons sure to empower women to build careers that truly align with their values and vision.

Show Highlights:

• A book to help rediscover the power of discomfort. [04:10]

• Learning to say no as a caregiver and professional before reaching depletion. [09:29]

• How to balance priorities by what's important vs. urgent. [12:09]

• The importance of women making their achievements visible. [15:09]

• Why embracing opportunities despite impostor syndrome matters. [19:40]

• The dividends investing in your growth and enrichment pays. [24:01]

• How do you navigate feelings of otherness in professional spaces? [27:09]

• Allowing vulnerability in professional and personal mentorship. [31:52]

• What exactly does it mean to live a purpose-driven life? [35:42]

• Three powerful rules to live by for young women. [39:07]

Connect with April Joy Damian on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/apriljoydamian/.

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

In today's conversation, host Lorie Jones sits down with Savannah Abney, co-founder and CEO of The Breezy Company, to explore the intersection of ambition, authenticity, and entrepreneurial success.

Savannah shares how embracing her personal brand opened new doors for her business and discusses why founders, and anyone building a career, should invest in their individual visibility. From candid stories about early financial struggles and navigating "cringy" first steps in self-promotion, to actionable advice on building resilience and leveraging your unique value, this episode is packed with insights for breaking boundaries and building a life and business on your own terms.

Whether you're just starting out or aiming to level up, get ready to be inspired to lead with courage, own your story, and become the driving force behind your own success!

Show Highlights:

• A life-changing must-read for honing true entrepreneurial grit. [03:08]

• Transitioning from business instincts to business ownership. [05:45]

• Personal branding power in a future of faceless brand failure. [09:37]

• Discover trust insights for brand optimization on social media. [12:07]

• How to better use AI for original content the market rewards. [13:41]

• The danger of fear-based advice vs. the value of adaptability. [22:42]

• Are you worried about appearing cringy in marketing efforts? [28:08]

• Should you live below your means early for business benefits? [29:42]

• Neutralizing gender bias with results-focused feminine confidence. [37:30]

• Real-life advice to young women on investing early in the future. [41:13]

Find Savannah Abney on Instagram @SavAbney.

Connect with Savannah on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannahabney/, or via email at [email protected].

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

This week, Lorie Jones sits down with Jessica Studholme, CRO of Hello Sunshine, for a candid and empowering conversation about embracing obstacles, career pivots, and the power of authenticity.

Jessica shares her journey from dreaming of being a Rockette to climbing the corporate ladder in media and entertainment, emphasizing how every challenge became a stepping stone. The discussion pans lessons learned from mentorship, the art of self-advocacy, and the importance of showing up as your true self in male-dominated industries.

Whether you're charting your own course, facing the messy middle, or just need a reminder to take a fearless first step, this episode will inspire you to see obstacles not as roadblocks, but as the pathway to growth and greatness. Let the journey begin!

Show Highlights:

• Reframing obstacles as the path rather than what's in its way. [04:25]

• The power of mentorship and networking in career transitions. [11:41]

• How work–life integration can inform and enrich leadership. [15:23]

• Engaging in the "ugly work" of self-discovery with a coach. [17:19]

• Should you change who you are for a job or be masculine in business? [24:10]

• Listening to your gut and leaving earlier for your next chapter. [28:37]

• Pivotal question to ask yourself to negotiate your worth. [32:26]

• How to find everyday fearlessness in the messy middle. [39:30]

• Facing bias due to gender and motherhood in the workplace. [46:02]

• Modeling ambition for kids with lessons from Jessica's mom. [49:53]

• Why young women must network and embrace "burnt toast." [54:19]

Find Jessica Studholme on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-jones-studholme-7b57b94/.

You can also contact her via email at [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

In this episode, Lorie Jones sits down with Stefanie Francis, founder and CEO of Hootology, to uncover the twists and turns of her inspiring career. From her beginnings as a Division I volleyball player to unexpectedly launching her own tech-enabled market research firm, Stefanie shares how embracing uncertainty and following her intuition led her to build the company she had always hoped to work for.

Stefanie offers candid reflections on leaving comfort zones, navigating challenges as a woman leader, and her commitment to inner growth through therapy and self-discovery.

Whether you're forging your own path or still figuring out the next step, Stefanie Francis's fearless wisdom will spark your curiosity and encourage you to embrace every possibility along your journey.

Show Highlights:

• Finding success in the present on an evolving career path. [07:22]

• A journey to founding the company you couldn't find to work at. [08:15]

• What does modernized market research look like? [12:31]

• The role of therapy as a transformative personal investment. [15:49]

• Why advice isn't absolute and needs your unique filter. [18:12]

• Hollow personal branding vs. "warning" signals of authenticity. [21:14]

• The value of understanding your own psychology of money. [29:39]

• Is fear a necessary part of growth? [33:32]

• Exposure to locker room talk as masculine-presenting women. [35:45]

• Embracing the inner voice, fear, and quiet as young women. [39:14]

Connect with Stefanie Francis on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniefrancis/.

You can also reach out to Stefanie via email at [email protected] .

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

In today's conversation, Lori Jones sits down with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell, president of Kwedar & Co., who shares her inspiring journey from book-loving child to successful entrepreneur.

Listen in as Lauren recounts how being laid off at eight months pregnant became the catalyst for launching her own business—and how embracing lifelong learning and valuing her own worth transformed her professional path. You'll also hear candid advice on negotiating salaries, trusting your intuition, scaling teams with heart, and the importance of taking time to rest and rejuvenate.

This episode is packed with real stories, practical lessons, and encouragement for any woman aiming to carve her own fearless trail in the business world.

Show Highlights:

• Do great PR careers evolve from a childhood love of stories? [08:26]

• How being laid off can be an entrepreneurial springboard. [12:13]

• The power of coaching to help start and sustain a business. [16:00]

• The certification and accelerator that transformed Lauren's path. [17:45]

• Are you undercharging without negotiating first offers? [21:44]

• Pitfalls of boosting headcount without strategy during rapid growth. [25:58]

• The importance of delegating financial administration. [30:44]

• Why "hire slow, fire fast" is true—better done with humanity. [35:36]

• Fostering rest and adventure beyond work as an employer. [41:38]

• AI and entry-level job challenges vs. unlocking unique value. [43:32]

Connect with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkwedar/ or via email at [email protected].

You can also find Lauren's work or contact her at https://www.kwedarco.com/.

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.

This week, Lorie Jones welcomes powerhouse financial advisor Cary Carbonaro, whose remarkable path proves success rarely follows a straight line. From her early days in private banking to weathering professional pivots and personal upheaval, Cary stands out as a relentless force finding opportunity through adversity.

She opens up about rewriting the rules in a male-dominated industry and why women don't have to fit neatly into any one box—advisor, author, marketer, or speaker. You will find fresh perspectives in her ironclad commitment to self-belief and her strategic take on building a career where confidence is non-negotiable.

Don't miss Cary's practical advice for owning your ambition, championing your credentials, and celebrating milestones along the way. This is a conversation designed to energize growth-minded women ready to shape their own legacy.

Show Highlights:

• A nonlinear journey in finance to a No.4 national ranking. [04:34]

• Betting on your talent over job security at a prestigious firm. [08:34]

• Why you should get Cary's book Women and Wealth. [10:47]

• Is occupying a single career box important to be successful? [12:23]

• The high-return investment of earning CFP certification. [13:37]

• Risks of unqualified people vetting your separation agreement. [17:36]

• The importance of listening to good parental and CFP advice. [21:47]

• Explicit and subtle discrimination against women in finance. [27:59]

• Two non-negotiables for women entering male-dominated fields. [31:34]

• Practical advice for young women who want to become CFPs. [35:26]

To contact Cary Carbonaro, visit her website https://carycarbonaro.com/ or find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carycarbonarocfp/.

Click the link to get Cary's book Women and Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Wealth-Playbook-Empower-Clients/dp/1394300271

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For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females

In this inspiring episode, Sara Simmons, founder of Sera Swimwear and a seasoned HR executive, joins Lorie Jones for a candid conversation about blazing your own trail in male-dominated industries.

They'll explore the difference between confidence and competence, the power of investing in yourself, and the reality of growing a career—and a business—from the ground up. Sara shares her unconventional journey from childhood fashion dreams to building startups, navigating setbacks, and undertaking unique challenges as a woman leader.

Whether you're just getting started or facing your own crossroads, this episode delivers the wisdom, grit, and practical advice you need to take the next fearless step in your career. Get ready to be inspired and empowered on your own path to success!

Show Highlights:

• Two must-reads for leading organizations with a competitive edge. [03:48]

• The opportunity in underserved plus-size apparel with data. [10:58]

• The indispensable value of CE and professional certification. [16:06]

• How to recognize a stagnant job and cues for a change. [16:37]

• Who's in your combined Voltron of key advisors? [19:54]

• Why the advice you take must fit your context and realism. [20:33]

• The truth about fearlessness and micro steps. [28:52]

• Advice to find a 401(k) employer match. [32:24]

• Balance vs. work-life integration for multi-hyphenate women. [34:24]

• Avoid opportunistic thought leaders as early-career women. [39:47]

• Confidence vs. competence in real-life business building. [41:51]

Connect with Sara Simmons on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-s-053a1a126/.

Sara can also be reached via email at [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

For more information about Lorie Jones, go to https://fearlessfinancialadvisors.com/fearless-females.