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Podcast Show Notes: Why I Hired a Life Coach?!

In this honest and transformative conversation, Gena sits down with her life coach and mentor, Susan, to share the

journey that led her to seek support and how that decision changed everything. She reflects on the season of life where she felt stuck, overwhelmed, and ready for something different, and why coaching—rather than traditional paths—felt like the right next step.

Together, they explore the deep work they did around healing, boundaries, self-trust, and reclaiming identity, and how that

work led Gena into greater clarity, confidence, and alignment. Gena also shares how this experience ultimately shaped her own path into becoming a trauma-conscious life coach.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do life alone, and that real transformation begins when you choose yourself and allow the right support into your life.

Connect with Susan Vernicek, Your Multiple Income Streams Coach, susanvernicek.com

Connect with your host, Gena Campbell, Trauma-Conscious Life Coaching

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Today’s guest is Dr. Megan Eick—veterinarian, lifelong horsewoman, and newly crowned IFBB Pro in Women’s Physique. Megan has quickly become one of the sport’s most exciting rising athletes, known for her balanced, powerful physique, undeniable stage presence, and the relentless discipline that carried her from local NPC shows to earning her Pro Card.

In this episode, we go beyond the stage to explore the deeper layers of her journey: the pressure women face to fit into societal norms, the courage it takes to trust our bodies, the challenge of sane nutrition in an extreme culture, and what it truly means to make yourself a priority. This conversation is about strength, yes—but also identity, self‑ownership, and the empowerment that comes from choosing yourself again and again.

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This relaunch episode opens the door to my story — the woman behind the mic, the journey that shaped me, and the healing that transformed me into a trauma‑conscious life coach. It’s an invitation into the truth of where H.E.R. began: not from perfection, but from lived experience, survival, and the decision to rise.

My Healing Journey

I share the parts of my story that matter most to the work I do today — the seasons of unraveling, rebuilding, and reclaiming myself after trauma. This episode explores how I learned to understand my nervous system, my patterns, my boundaries, and my worth. It’s a conversation about the moments that broke me open, the tools that helped me rebuild, and the deep belief that healing is possible for every woman, even when the path feels impossible.

Becoming a Trauma‑Conscious Life Coach

My coaching didn’t come from textbooks alone — it came from lived experience, from navigating systems, relationships, and seasons that demanded resilience. I talk about how trauma‑conscious work is different: it honors the body, the brain, the survival strategies, and the truth that healing isn’t linear. It’s compassionate, grounded, and rooted in safety. This episode explains why I chose this path and how it shapes every conversation I hold on this podcast.

The Vision for H.E.R. — Heal • Empower • Rise

H.E.R. is more than a podcast. It’s a space for women to feel seen, supported, and strengthened. In this episode, I share the heart of the relaunch: creating a community where healing is normalized, empowerment is accessible, and rising is a collective experience. I talk about the conversations we’ll have, the stories we’ll share, and the intention behind every episode — truth, safety, and transformation.

Introducing the H.E.R. Vault

This season launches a new series called H.E.R. Vault — a collection of real, tangible tools for becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to be. These episodes will offer practical guidance you can use immediately: emotional regulation tools, boundary‑setting scripts, self‑trust practices, nervous system support, relationship clarity, and identity‑rebuilding exercises. The Vault is where healing meets action, where empowerment becomes embodied, and where rising becomes a daily practice.

H.E.R. is where women come to heal out loud, reclaim their voices, and rise into the lives they were always meant to live. This season, we’re having the real conversations — about truth, growth, courage, and becoming. If you’re ready to step into your power, you’re in the right place.

Episode 1: A New Chapter for HER Podcast

HER Podcast enters a new chapter with a conversation between founder Eilka Almeida and its new host, Gena Campbell.

In this transition episode, we discuss the origins of the podcast, the intention behind its creation, and the journey that has brought it to this moment.

We also talk about Youth Infusion programming, the power of women’s voices and what lies ahead — the evolving vision, the continued commitment to women’s truth, and what listeners can expect moving forward. This episode sets the tone for the next phase of HER Podcast.

How many times have we been there...where we feel stuck and don’t know how to get unstuck? Well, you’ll be surprised to hear that you have control and you have the answers.

It doesn’t matter what age you are, you can get unstuck and deep dive into self-discovery to come out on the other side and live a more positive and fulfilling life. It’s okay to think about yourself and truly get to know yourself. We are constantly on a journey of evolving and learning about ourselves. In this episode, Laura Medrano shares her struggles and strategies to get to the other side of that struggle to find happiness and joy. Let’s dive in with Laura!

About Laura Medrano

Laura Medrano is a sun-loving California native, known for her contagious enthusiasm, she loves connecting with women ready to embark on a healing journey but who have no idea where to begin. Her work as a Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Master, Speaker, and Author inspires others to end their frustration and suffering from feeling stuck and not living to their highest potential. Her mission is to be the catalyst to guide, inspire and activate!

Waking up is painful but the reward is priceless. The best part is all the answers are within.

Life is our greatest teacher, so let's end the suffering, stop sleeping on the job and ignite that fire. Spark the Fire Within You!

Connect with Laura

Email: [email protected]

And remember….YOUR VOICE IS YOUR SUPERPOWER!

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To all our listeners out there in this beautiful earth, I want to say a LOUD and POWERFUL THANK YOU! Today’s speaker shares with us the Power we have to raise our voices and does this by sharing her own struggles to get to where she is today….authentically herself.

Most of us live with our traumas and we are afraid to speak up. Stacy Bernal rose above shame, trauma and deep wounds and is now sharing her story to empower women to show up as their authentic selves. Stacy shares some of her most difficult hardships. Through this process, she has helped many women (and people) who have stayed silent for way too long. It’s not easy being vulnerable and speaking up, but speaking up has been freeing and she no longer carries the shame. She is inspiring and we know she will inspire you to speak your truth and take steps to rising above whatever deep hurt and trauma you have been through, being proud of who you are and loving yourself. It doesn’t happen overnight and we know some of the information you are going to hear today might leave you feeling a certain way...take it in, process and know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

About Stacy Bernal

Author and TEDx speaker Stacy Bernal is a Change Instigator, inspiring and empowering audiences around the world. A vocal paleroponent of diversity, equity, inclusion and representation, she believes everyone is capable of creating positive, lasting change in their lives, communities and ultimately the world. She is the founder of Awesome Autistic Ogden and the Bernal Badassery Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit. See Stacy Speak LLC offers keynote speeches, workshops, and one-on-one coaching as well as an online, self-paced speaker coaching course.

Connect with Stacy:

Website: http://seestacyspeak.com/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: @SeeStacySpeak

Instagram: @SeeStacySpeak

Twitter: @SeeStacySpeak

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Have you ever felt like you had to do it all and juggle it all?

As moms, entrepreneurs and women, we have so much on our plates.

We interviewed Michelle Miller, DJ Rundat on the H.E.R! Podcast and we covered so much because she is a super woman! Michelle shares with us how she has evolved and how she has juggled it all while rockin out her passion profession, the love of music and running her DJ business. She shares some valuable advice on how to have grace while balancing it all.

How can we as mom-preneurs do it all and effortlessly? Is this such a thing? We cover letting go of perfectionism, learning to ask and receive help. Surrounding yourself with people you can trust because it truly takes a village to do it all. Listen in as we get vulnerable, deep dive and learn the best ways to juggle it all.

About Michelle Miller, DJ Rundat

Boss Mama Michelle Miller aka DJ RunDat, is known for her gift to inspire others to fulfill their dreams while fulfilling her own. Building her legacy on the strong foundations of persistence, resiliency, and determination, it’s no surprise that DJ RunDat has become one of the most sought out DJs. In 2019, she became the best selling author of, “How to start a DJ business,” launched her first digital course, an online show, and mentorship business. In 2020 she launched the Royal Queens Rising podcast featuring female DJs, artists and industry leaders.

Connect with Michelle:

Website: https://www.djrundat.com/

Facebook: @djrundat

Instagram: @djrundat

EMail: [email protected]

Hello friends!

Today, we take a refreshing look at the failures that paved the way to our successes. Today we are changing the lens through which we view our shortcomings, and we are celebrating them for how perfectly they have play a role in our successes, accomplishments, and victories. Today we interview motivational speaker, life coach, and best-selling author of “Stop Getting in your Own Way.” — Jaclyn DiGregorio. She is a powerhouse of radiance in the earlier stages of her life setting and achieving her goals, though not without failing along the way. Jaclyn shares her story of persevering through challenges all while turning each failure into her stepping stones to success. We got so much out of this interview, and I hope you will too. Thank you for tuning into today’s episode of Failing to Success!

If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please leave us a review and subscribe on the platform on which you’re listening and share our podcast with other women in your circle.

And Remember: YOUR VOICE IS YOUR SUPERPOWER!

About Jaclyn:

Jaclyn DiGregorio is a life coach, motivational speaker and best-selling author of Stop Getting in Your Own Way. Jaclyn is passionate about helping people create the life they truly desire. At age 21, Jaclyn started her business from her dorm room at Georgetown University. Today, she has spoken at over 125 corporations, conferences and universities across the United States, and she is a Tedx speaker. Jaclyn has been featured by Forbes, Elite Daily, Bustle and Washington Business Journal, and her book has been featured on Good Morning Washington.

Connect with Jaclyn:

Website: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com

Facebook: @jaclyntdigregorio

Instagram: @jaclyndigregorio

Hello everyone and thank you for continuing to listen to us here at the H.E.R! Podcast. What does clarity mean to you? Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kari Hurd on the topic of developing clarity of vision and the importance of finding EPIC Clarity. Everything begins with clarity. As we continually evolve, we are finding ourselves going through the process of seeking clarity. We are tapping into the possibilities and daring to dream and be more clear with our dreams and what we want but that takes work. Kari takes us through some of her techniques and ways she helps women like us seeking clarity to live a life that’s more than just enduring “FINE” because we all deserve a life that is EPIC!

Please leave us a review and subscribe on the platform on which you’re listening and share our podcast with other women and people in your circle. We grow as women in business by supporting each other everyday!

And Remember, Your Voice is Your Superpower!

About Käri:

Käri spent the better part of her adult life enduring things that were - fine. She had a house in the suburbs, a minivan, 2 kids, a dog and a good job. She had all of the things that were supposed to have made her happy. After a divorce, fifteen years as a single mom, a second failed relationship, some serious introspection, healing and bravery she’s learned to search for happiness within herself instead of looking to others for guidance.

After 22 years as a public school teacher, she is a motivational speaker and 1:1 coach, using her experiences to help other women face their stories and fears so that they can live as their truest, most authentic self and be the woman they WANT to be, not the one they feel they NEED to be.

Connect with Käri:

Website: https://www.karihurd.com

Facebook: @kari.hurd

Instagram: @kari.hurd