I’m so excited to introduce you to another woman who will be lighting up the stage this November in Colorado, Michelle Fournier. She is a bold, brilliant force of nature. She’s a transformational speaker, coach, author—and a woman who has lived the journey from self-doubt and proving… to purpose and power.

In this conversation, Michelle shares her own Breakthrough Moment—and what it really takes to stop carrying the emotional weight of your past and step into the unapologetic, fully expressed version of who you are.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, hide the hard stuff, or constantly earn your worth—this episode will breathe fresh air into your spirit.

In This Episode:

Michelle Fournier is a transformational speaker, coach, author, and the ultimate Possibilitarian. With bold presence, irreverent humor, and heart-centered truth-telling, she helps women break free from emotional baggage and outdated expectations to live life on their own terms. A retired Army veteran, Master Mindset and award-winning Life Coach, standup comedian, and NLP Master Practitioner, she blends humor, science, and soul to spark lasting transformation. Michelle co-created the luxury Piss Off Perfect Retreat and co-authored Freeing Godiva and The Sacred Dance. Her solo book WOW! launches in July. She lives in Lakewood, CO, and loves Golden Oreos.

“When we become consciously aware of our patterns of success, then we can do that over and over again.” ~Michelle Fournier

To learn more about Michelle, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Michelle Fournier’s Show Notes

At Ignite, Michelle will bring her bold truth-telling and contagious courage to help you break free from what’s holding you back—and unlock your next breakthrough.

If you’re ready to stop playing small and live unapologetically, this is your moment. Join us this November in Colorado. Get your early bird ticket here.

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Your income is never just about strategy or effort—it’s shaped by the beliefs and energy behind it. A reflection of how open we are to receiving, how connected we are to our value, how alive we are in our purpose… shaped by the stories we’ve carried for a lifetime.

Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to Jenn Beninger, one of our extraordinary speakers for this year’s Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference. Jenn shares her journey of building a 7‑figure coaching business, and the money stories she had to face, feel, and rewire to rise into the leader she is today.

In This Episode:

Jenn Beninger is the CEO of Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute and a master at helping people unlock their true genius. With 16 master certifications and a Psychology degree, Jenn blends science, intuition, and unconscious reprogramming to create rapid, lasting transformation. She’s led her company to 7-figure success through referrals alone—all while overcoming breast cancer, betrayal, and burnout. A bestselling author and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Jenn’s been featured on NBC, CBS, USA Today, and more. Whether skydiving or coaching, she embodies resilience and authenticity, inspiring audiences to break through limits and live boldly, fully, and fearlessly.

“Heal the most vulnerable judgment you have about yourself so you can step out and be great.” ~Jenn Beninger

To learn more about Jenn, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Jenn Beninger’s Show Notes

At Ignite, Jenn will be teaching her Wealth Code—a beautiful, soul-led framework for shifting the unconscious patterns that block prosperity, and anchoring into the version of you who already knows how to lead, receive, and grow with joy. Her work is such a powerful match for this year’s theme: Rooted Flame. Because when we strip away what isn’t ours and root into who we really are… that’s when we light up. That’s when we rise.

If you’re feeling the call, come join us. Get your ticket here.

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In this milestone 400th episode of Extraordinary Women Radio, I reflect on the powerful lessons gathered from hundreds of extraordinary women’s voices over the years. I share six key truths that have risen again and again: the courage of bold reinvention, the ripple of voice and visibility, the quiet power of listening in leadership, intuition as a trusted strategy, the magic of collaboration, and legacy as something we build every single day.

This episode is an invitation to tune into your own story, step into your visibility, and lead with deep soul and purpose — because your wisdom matters, now more than ever.

In This Episode:

I believe that women’s voices matter. I am a connector, a storyteller, and a business coach for high-vibe women entrepreneurs, helping them #RaiseUP their Voice, Vision, and Visibility for impact and business growth.

I empower my clients to build businesses they love, with more time prosperity and wealth prosperity. By weaving soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, my Soul+Strategy™ approach enables my clients to achieve success and create meaningful impact in the world.

I am the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and Extraordinary Women Radio™—a podcast showcasing wildly successful women making a difference in the world. The podcast was named Best Business Podcast in the 2018 People’s Choice Awards and included in Feedspot’s Top 100 Women Podcasts. My featured guests include Tosha Silver, SARK, Zainab Salbi, Beth Comstock, and Lissa Rankin.

I am also the author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose and was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

“Women’s wisdom is rising and it’s changing everything.” ~Kami Guildner

To learn more about me, my work, and how I can support you and your business, check out my website, sign up for a complimentary coaching session,  and join the Extraordinary Women Connect Facebook group. You can also buy my book, Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose, and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Kami Guildner’s Show Notes

Apply for one of the limited Prosperity Audits I do each month. A small, strategic tweak might be all that stands between you and more time in your business and your life.

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Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Cecily Sommers, globally recognized futurist. She teaches leaders how to read the patterns of change—so they can lead with wisdom in a world reinventing itself. We talk about Change Literacy, the spiral nature of transformation (a theme close to my heart from Firedancer), and how to stop trying to figure out the future—and start learning how to follow it.

In This Episode:

Cecily Sommers is a business futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Think Like a Futurist. She helps leaders decode disruption and lead with clarity through Change Literacy—the ability to understand and apply the universal patterns of change. A two-time TEDx speaker, Cecily has advised top global organizations including Google, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase. Her book Think Like a Futurist was named a “Top 25: What Corporate America Is Reading” and honored for “Most Significant Futures Work.” Named one of the “World’s Top 50 Female Futurists” by Forbes and Wired, she’s also a contributor to NPR’s All Things Considered.

“The future is not figure-outable. It is only followable.” ~Cecily Sommers

To learn more about Cecily, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

Cecily Sommers’s Show Notes

Join us at Extraordinary Women Ignite this November as we gather for our 11th year—an event unlike any before. The call is louder, the change is deeper, and the women showing up are ready to ignite something truly extraordinary. If your heart is stirring, this is your invitation to step into your next chapter alongside a powerful community of purpose-driven women. Early bird tickets are available now! Get your ticket here.

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Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Sam Graber. She is a powerhouse guide for women who are done feeling foggy, fatigued, or like they’re pushing through their days on empty. This conversation is a wake-up call and a deep exhale because your business needs you fully resourced, fully embodied, and fiercely well.

In This Episode:

Dr. Sam Graber is a Strategic Health Partner for purpose-driven women who are ready to reclaim their energy, sharpen their focus, and feel fully at home in their bodies again. A former chiropractor turned metabolic health expert, Dr. Sam brings over 30 years of experience in holistic health, mindset coaching, and behavior change. She now guides female founders, creatives, and leaders through the pivotal transition of menopause—without the fluff, fads, or one-size-fits-men advice the wellness industry keeps recycling. Through her signature approach grounded in nutritional ketosis, metabolic clarity, and cyclical living, Dr. Sam helps women rebuild resilience from the inside out—so they can lead with strength, clarity, and vitality for decades to come. She’s also the founder of the ROXO Health Hub, a membership-based lifestyle community built for women who are done outsourcing their wellbeing and are ready to become the expert on their own body.

“Our business doesn’t want us depleting ourselves for it.” ~Dr. Sam Graber

To learn more about Dr. Sam, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Dr. Sam Graber’s Show Notes

Big news! The Extraordinary Women Ignite speaker lineup is LIVE! This year’s conference is all about raising up in a world of change—rooted, radiant, and ready to lead. You can meet our incredible lineup of speakers here, and I’ll be introducing many of them right here on Extraordinary Women Radio in the coming months.

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Have you ever felt the world moving so fast that the only way forward was to stop… and breathe?

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Johnson—founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, master somatic coach, and author of The Leadership Pause. Chris brings over three decades of experience helping leaders access their inner wisdom, lead with presence, and navigate uncertainty with grace and groundedness.

In This Episode:

Dr. Chris L. Johnson is the founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, where she helps leaders cultivate presence, resilience, and transformational leadership. With over 30 years of experience across sectors—from healthcare to finance—Chris integrates psychology, somatics, and systems thinking to create healthy, high-performing workplaces. She is a Master Somatic Coach, author of  The Leadership Pause, and a sought-after speaker and trainer. Known for her straight talk and deep listening, she guides clients toward embodied action, conscious conversations, and sustainable impact. When not working, Chris enjoys hiking, skiing, writing, and teaching aikido—the art of peace.

“To pause is to interrupt an automatic habit.” ~Dr. Chris L. Johnson

To learn more about Chris, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

Dr. Chris L. Johnson’s Show Notes

If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to explore my upcoming Equine Vision Journey retreat this July. It’s designed to help women entrepreneurs slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access powerful new visions for their lives and businesses—in partnership with horses and nature. You can learn more here.

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Have you ever poured your heart into building something from the ground up—only to face an unexpected pivot that asks you to begin again? That’s exactly the kind of conversation we’re having today with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business—and now helps others do the same, without losing their life in the process.

In This Episode:

Ral West is a Visionary Business Leader and Systemization Expert, who employs her 4+ decades of entrepreneurial experience and her passion for business in her newest endeavor: “Ral West Livin’ The Dream”. Ral teaches entrepreneurs how to be the owner rather than operator of their business, so they can have a successful business AND live the life they deserve. Ral and her husband have founded several businesses, one notably achieving 8 digits in annual revenue before being acquired by Alaska Airlines in 2008. Ral has invaluable experience in scaling businesses and mastering the art of effective systemization. Ral honed her business acumen with real life experience. She is a master at the practical implementation of business theories to create effective processes that transform businesses and multiply success. A respected figure in the tourism industry and multifamily real estate circles, Ral has been a guest speaker on numerous podcasts and has authored courses. She is also a philanthropist, and a dynamic speaker, addressing audiences at conventions and seminars.

“Living the dream means having the energy and the vitality to do whatever I want.” ~Ral West

To learn more about Ral, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Ral West’s Show Notes

The 11th Annual Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference is happening this November in Colorado. Ignite is where bold vision meets soul-centered strategy. Where women entrepreneurs raise up their voice, their visibility, and their business for greater impact. Early bird registration is now open. Get your tickets here.

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