Ignite Podcast

Sandy Spady is the CEO of Power Up Leadership Coaching and Consulting, the founder of the Women with Voices conference, a keynote speaker, and a podcast producer dedicated to helping women step confidently into their leadership potential. Through her work, she creates environments where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to pursue personal and professional growth. With a natural ability to connect, Sandy leads with heart in everything she does. Her approach to branding and communication is grounded in authenticity; she believes that when women understand and embrace who they truly are, they can influence their communities with greater clarity and purpose. Sandy’s passion for elevating others is evident in the coaching programs she designs, the events she curates, and the conversations she sparks on stages and through her podcast.

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Quinn Texmo serves as the community and citizenship manager at Turner Construction, where she uses her many strengths to support and elevate women in every space she enters. Her natural talent lies in communicating in a way that truly resonates, helping others receive information clearly and with a sense of purpose. Quinn is a proud dog mom and someone who has pushed through her fear of failure by embracing risk and showing up as her authentic self. She loves to travel, and her personal motto reflects her adventurous approach to life “fuck it, book it.” Her mood is instantly elevated when she clicks the buy button on her favorite travel websites.

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In this episode of the Ignite Women in Business podcast, Christy Johnston, Founder of Magnetic Cultures, shares how organizations can navigate today's workforce challenges and create cultures where people thrive. Throughout her career and personal journey, Christy has learned that authenticity is the foundation of strong leadership and meaningful workplace culture, making her a trusted partner to the employers she serves.

As the middle daughter growing up, Christy was often encouraged to think critically, solve problems, and find her own path. Now, at 50, she reflects on the lessons that have shaped her success and reveals the secrets behind her "Fifty Flex" mindset, offering insights on resilience, growth, and embracing every stage of life.

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What separates thriving businesses from those that feel stuck? In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Cara Kirsch sits down with Jennifer DiMotta, Founder of Uprisors Growth Partners and uprisors.com, to discuss the strategies that help businesses unlock growth, improve profitability, and operate at their full potential. Jennifer shares how she works with business owners to identify hidden cash leaks, uncover their true competitive advantages, and build sustainable strategies for long-term success. She also explains her unique approach to "reading the label on the pickle jar," a powerful concept that helps leaders gain clarity on their business challenges and opportunities by stepping back to see the bigger picture. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, or emerging leader, this conversation offers valuable insights on growth, strategy, and creating a stronger foundation for success. Connect with Ignite Women in Insurance: Twitter/X: @IgniteNebraska Instagram: @ignitenebraska Website: ignitewomeninbusiness.org #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #BusinessStrategy #SmallBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #IgnitePodcast #JenniferDiMotta #DundeeGrowthPartners

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Brooke Pauley is the CEO and Founder of Horsepower Today. She recognized a growing and widespread challenge across organizations: persistent labor shortages and operational inefficiencies. Driven to make an impact, she set out to build a professional services consulting firm designed to help businesses overcome these obstacles and operate with greater strength and clarity. Brooke’s sharp business instincts make her a natural fit for the CEO role, and her determination is what fuels her leadership every day. She approaches her work with curiosity and a mindset of constant learning, never hesitating to pivot when the situation calls for it. Outside of her professional life, Brooke is fully devoted to her family. As a wife and mother, she cherishes her weekends with them and enjoys creating opportunities for her children to grow through kindness, independence, and real-world experiences.

You can find Brooke on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-pauley-cpa-a2066326/

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Allison Beninato, CEO and Founder of Inspire Collaborative Health Association, is on a mission to create a path for those seeking a more holistic approach to healthcare. After 24 years in conventional medicine and her own experience navigating a broken system Allison decided to take matters into her own hands. What began as a challenge to support a complex system with innovative solutions quickly turned into a journey filled with “serendipitous” moments, as countless people embraced the idea of blending Western and alternative medicine. Today, Allison leads both a nonprofit and a for-profit entity dedicated to transforming healthcare. In this episode, she shares her advice for patients: be your own best advocate and don’t hesitate to be persistent. For entrepreneurs, her message is equally powerful resilience is key. As Allison says, “choose your hard,” because no matter the path, grit and determination will be the foundation of your success.

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Dr. Kelsey Wright is the founder and principal of Wright Healthcare Advisors, a trailblazer in healthcare leadership and operational excellence. With over 15 years of experience driving innovation in clinical operations, digital health, and revenue cycle optimization, Kelsey brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for transforming the healthcare landscape. Beyond her professional achievements, Kelsey is a devoted wife and stepmom, and she’s excitedly preparing to welcome her first child in 2026. In this episode, Kelsey takes us inside her remarkable journey; from early clinical roles to spearheading organizational change and ultimately launching her own firm. We’ll explore the leadership lessons she’s learned, the challenges she’s overcome, and the intentional strategies she now uses to help healthcare organizations elevate performance, improve patient outcomes, and create lasting impact.

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Kim Goins, founder of the MillionHeir’s Club and a transformational performance coach, is redefining success on her own terms. After years of building businesses and creating wealth for others, Kim made the courageous decision to do it for herself and for women everywhere. Fiercely committed to empowering Black women, she shows up authentically every day, unapologetically embracing her greatness.

Kim is not just a visionary leader; she’s also a wife and mother with a powerful personal mission: to retire her husband. In this episode, she shares her journey, her bold moves, and her unique approach to building thriving communities; what she playfully calls “building a cult” (in the best way). Like Beyoncé’s BeyHive, Kim believes that when a community is strong and self-regulating, it will have your back; even when you’re not in the room.

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Jennifer Petersen is an Omaha-based attorney and founder of JRP Law, a firm dedicated to tackling the complex challenges of employment law. Her approach combines sharp legal expertise with mediation strategies, guided by her belief that “the best defense is a good offense.” Now in what she calls Act 3 of her life; Jennifer is fully focused on growing her business and investing her energy into the work and causes she loves. She has played an active role in the Omaha Bar Association and other organizations that support the legal community, always choosing projects that align with her values. Jennifer is passionate about embracing technology to make her practice more efficient and client focused. Her story is one of reinvention, resilience, and commitment to doing meaningful work. Learn more about Jennifer and JRP Law at thejrplaw.com.

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Alexis Lawson is a purpose-driven speaker, facilitator, and program leader with over 8 years of sobriety and nearly a decade of experience working at the intersection of recovery, reentry, youth development, and personal transformation. She is also a speaker at the 9th annual Ignite Women in Business & Insurance conference. Her work is rooted in lived experience overcoming addiction, incarceration, and instability and shaped by years of facilitating conversations that move people from survival mode into self-awareness, accountability, and forward momentum. Alexis doesn’t speak at audiences; she engages them with honesty, structure, and tools they can actually use. She began speaking in 12-step and recovery spaces and has since expanded far beyond them, bringing her message to treatment centers, youth programs, events and community organizations seeking meaningful, trauma-informed impact. You can find Alexis on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-lawson-she-hers-her-385896105/

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