Fierce Lab

Fierce Lab

By Tara WilsonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Fierce Lab episodes

  • From Idea to Reality with Piersten Gaines of Pressed Roots

    Piersten Gaines doesn't consider herself a risk taker, but when her mother passed away unexpectedly she decide it was time to start embracing life.  That unfortunate turn of events led Piersten to explore new ideas and turn them in to action.  While at Harvard Business School she realized there wasn't a place that she could get a quality, affordable and fast blowout for her highly textured hair.  This was a problem she decided to solve.  On this episode Piersten shares how to leverage pop up shops to test and refine your ideas.  She gives listeners three tips for starting a business and shares how to overcome hurdles when raising capital to grow.  You can find more about Piersten and Pressed Roots on Instagram, @_pressedroots. 

    39 min
  • Developing a Growth Mindset with Kat Robinson of Microsoft

    Today Kat Robinson looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink, but that attitude hasn't always come naturally.  As a marketing leader with Microsoft, Kat has learned to cultivate a growth mindset and shares how you can too.  What's her tried and true process?  Embracing discovery in the face of fear is one of the many tips she shares on this episode.  We also chat about mentorship, creative curiosity and seeking guidance from those who've gone before you.  If you're looking for career development tips, this episode is chock-full of nuggets you can put into action immediately.  If you want to connect Kat, you can find her across social platforms at, @katrobinson1.

    33 min
  • Trusting Your Gut with Kadie Smith of Drop Cap Design

    When Kadie Smith decided to quit her job less than 6 months out of college and chase her dream of owning a design business, the only person who thought it was a good idea was Kadie. Today, she has built a thriving business, Drop Cap Design, with a loyal and engaged community. So how did Kadie know she would be successful? She trusted her gut.


    Based in Montana, by way of Dallas, Drop Cap Design is a branding design studio for independent creatives and small business owners. Kadie also runs a side business all about the Enneagram for the entrepreneur. Kadie joined us for Fierce Lab Live in 2019 on the risk taking panel and offered her Enneagram expertise as a workshop.

    On this episode of Fierce Lab, we discuss how to tap into your “well of confidence,” dig deep when times get tough, and foster a community that supports your vision for your life. Kadie also shares her work with the Enneagram and how she's helping women find their voice and reclaim their passion. Regardless of career path, Kadie's tips for pushing forward when life pushes back are powerful and applicable to any woman.

    45 min
  • Advocating For Yourself with Lindsay Perez

    Lindsay Perez, Certified Financial Trainer with The Financial Gym, talks to me about her career path from journalism to financial expert.  Her secret sauce?  Don’t say no to yourself.  In this episode we discuss doing a self audit and advocating for your career advancement.  You can connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn at Lindsay-Perez.

    49 min
  • Listening To Your Inner Voice with Adele Jackson-Gibson

    Adele Jackson Gibson, fitness model, coach and wellness expert, joins me on this episode to share how setbacks in life have taught her to listen to her inner voice.  Adele discusses how a daily meditation practice can help you stay centered and balanced.  She says happiness is not a constant but peace can be.  You can connect with Adele via Instagram – her handle is @adelejackson26.

    25 min
  • Navigating a Quarter-life Crisis with Janel Truong

    In this episode, Janel Truong, District Director with MiniLuxe, talks about what she calls her quarter-life crisis and how she navigated a career change into the beauty and wellness space.  Her career advancement is linked back to her willingness to raise her hand for new opportunities.  She shares her philosophy of embracing change and challenges.  Hint:  She says you have the freedom to choose.  You can follow Janel on Instagram, @JLILA.

    29 min
  • Taking The Plunge with Liz Mercer of Sleekform

    Austin, TX based entrepreneur and Auburn University graduate, Liz Mercer is founder and CEO of Sleek Form.  In this episode we chat about everything from her first Burning Man experience to leaving the corporate world to become a solo-founder.  Liz shares her experience of going off the grid to focus on building the life she wants to live.  And she dishes about her favorite resources for connection and growing as an entrepreneur.   You can follow Liz on Instagram, @lizmercer_.

    51 min

About Fierce Lab

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Fierce Lab is a podcast series for women. It’s a space to focus on our whole selves - from mental health, to career development to financial intelligence. To be fierce is to be confident, capable and strong.