Fempreneur True Confessions Podcast

Rachael Davila is a Virtual Assistant mentor, implementation strategist, author, and founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. A solo VA since 2005, she hired her first assistant in 2021. Straddling both sides of the VA/client relationship, she understands the struggles business owners face when seeking virtual support. Her mission is to guide business owners through the sometimes-scary but always-worth-it journey to find, hire, and work effectively with the right VA. She’s the host of Hey! Do I Need a VA? Podcast and author of the book by the same name.

In this deeply grounding and soul-nourishing episode, Rain Warfield returns to Fempreneur True Confessions with a powerful update on her life, spiritual evolution, and the profound transformation she’s undergone since her last visit.

Rain shares how a deeply disruptive experience—walking away from a cult-like situation—led her into an intentional season of solitude, surrender, and rebuilding from her core. She opens up about developing true stability, rediscovering her roots, and returning to her purpose with more clarity than ever.

We explore the embodiment of feminine and masculine energies, the cycles of rest and creation, the call to reconnect with nature, and what it means to root ourselves so deeply that life’s winds can’t knock us off center.

Rain also shares her unexpected move from 70 acres of land to the city of Chicago, her upcoming multi-month stay in Japan, and the new regenerative, nature-inspired systems she’s helping leaders build inside their businesses.

This episode is about transformation, resilience, feminine awakening, and learning to let Spirit lead—one rooted step at a time.

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Becky Whetstone, Ph.D., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author of I Think I Want Out: What to Do When One of You Wants to End Your Marriage, and creator of Marriage Crisis Management, a method that has guided thousands of couples through difficult relationship decisions. An Arkansas native with a Ph.D. from St. Mary’s University, Becky’s career spans journalism, teaching, and therapy, with features in HuffPost, Newsweek, and The London Times. Through her Little Rock-based telehealth practice, YouTube channel, and writing, she empowers individuals and couples to navigate love, loss, and growth with compassion and clarity.

We had a great conversation with Julia Brooks today! We talked about her beliefs around having an abundance mindset and trusting that there is more than enough to go around—for her, her clients, her peers, even her ‘competitors’. She shared that for her it means she doesn't have to grip or force anything to succeed. She can cheer other women on, give generously, and still hit every goal she sets. She believes that when you operate from abundance, you are able to show up in your full power—and attract ‘your’ people because of that energy. And we totally agree!

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We had a great conversation with Pat Miller this week! Despite suffering significant personal losses, including her mother, siblings, and husband, she has shown remarkable resilience and humor. Her story of strength and perseverance is chronicled in her award-winning, best-selling book "Kicking Karma's Ass," which details her professional and personal comeback. Miller's success and spirit exemplify her ability to not only survive but to flourish in the face of adversity. “A lot of people think karma is this thing where you’ve done something wrong, so something bad happens to you as a result. Basically, you get what you deserve. Wayne Dyer says, ‘How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.’ And that’s how I look at it - you are responsible for you.”

In 2013, her eldest brother died unexpectedly. The following year her mother died and her husband was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. Then her father passed away in 2015 and the final blow was her husband succumbing to cancer in 2016. “It was the darkest hours of my life. I was literally in a daze and running on automatic pilot. The pain of those losses was unfathomable. But, I turned that anger at all of the losses into a determination to succeed. I had two sons to think about.”

“Looking back on my personal and professional journey,...I was inspired…to write my book. I needed to make sense of all of my grief and wanted to inspire others who feel totally alone in restarting their lives. I decided to be vulnerable in telling my story – telling the whole truth, as raw as it might be. People need to know that personal transformation isn’t scary, but the circumstances behind them might be. And it’s okay. It’s all new territory, so it’s normal to be nervous. Don’t let that stop you. Ask for guidance. Look for signs. Follow the nudges. Whatever you are called to do, IS FOR YOU. For me that meant refusing to feel like a victim. I spent long nights, meditating and contemplating why such losses happened to me. I knew there had to be a reason why. I often say my husband was such a selfless man in his death. It allowed me to become the woman I was destined to be. I couldn't allow his death to be all negative. I had to find the positive. And that’s how I started to rebrand, reinvent and rebuild.”

Pat’s ebook will be available for 99 cents starting later this week for the next two weeks for our listeners.  It's also available free to those who are Kindle Unlimited subscribers. 

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Vernessa Hopkins is a seasoned Global Operations Executive with a distinguished career leading within Fortune 500 companies. With more than a decade of experience driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth in high-stakes environments, she has mastered the art of influence and leadership. Vernessa is the creator of The Influence Equation, a transformative framework that equips professionals with the tools to strengthen self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and persuasive communication. As a consultant and sought-after speaker, she empowers individuals and teams to unlock their potential, navigate complexity with confidence, and achieve lasting impact.

Chanel E. Martin is an award-winning chemical engineer turned serial entrepreneur, recognized for her impact in media, beauty-tech, and innovation. She is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Book Media, where she helps authors and brands publish manuscripts in as little as 30 days, and the author of Speak Up... We Deserve to Be Heard. Featured in outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, Essence, and BET, Chanel has a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs scale through storytelling and community building. Her latest venture, Her Beauty Regimen, is a marketplace dedicated to intentional, wellness-driven beauty routines. She also co-founded Myavana, the first AI-powered personalized haircare recommendation system for women of color. Across all her ventures, Chanel leads with a commitment to innovation, empowerment, and cultural impact.

In this insightful episode, Misty Mae joins us to talk about loneliness, walking the walk, and grief.  

Misty shared how lonely entrepreneurship was for her, especially when she first started out, and how she struggled with it. How both her personal and professional networks were not always supportive of the things she was trying to accomplish, so she had to take a long and hard look at the people she kept around her in order to make sure she had the support and resources that she needed while trying to figure out how to build her business.

Now, Misty walks the walk - if she shares with a client or colleague that "rest is productive" you better believe that is because it took her a while to realize it is true. Now, she prioritizes it for herself. 

Misty got very vulnerable about how the grief of losing her dog, in the midst of  trying to build her business, has been one of  the biggest challenges she’s had to face - and that she still struggles with it. She talked about how she figured out how to navigate through in a way that doesn't derail her entire day any longer.

Be sure to get on Misty’s list to receive her Sunday Spark emails - they are short and sweet, but always relevant when they arrive. Misty also has a free guide to Get Your Poop In A Group! This is your no BS guide to get your sh*t together before you hire!

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In this inspiring episode, Melissa Alexander shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to building a life of freedom, fulfillment, and purpose through entrepreneurship.

Melissa opens up about the moment she realized that the traditional path — career, retirement plan, “success” by society’s standards — wasn’t bringing her joy. Through home business ownership, she discovered not just time and money freedom, but something even greater: emotional and spiritual abundance.

💡 In this conversation, we explore:

• Breaking free from the corporate grind and rewriting your life story
  

• How Melissa’s mother inspired her to pursue business ownership
  

• The deeper meaning of abundance — peace of mind, happiness, and fulfilling relationships
  

• The importance of persistence, patience, and vision when building your dreams
  

• Why it’s never too late to start over — including the story of Melissa’s mentor, Belinda Santor, who rebuilt her life and business at age 50 and created lasting success
  

This episode is a must-watch for anyone feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering if it’s too late to chase the life you really want.

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