I'm Done Apologizing

Today's guest is Bella Spark, author, entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of Bella Spark Books. After years of struggling with self-doubt and living according to other people's expectations, Bella embarked on a journey of self-discovery that transformed every aspect of her life. She lost over 100 pounds, returned to college as an adult and graduated with honors, advanced her career, published multiple children's books, and built a mission-driven brand focused on confidence, connection, and kindness.

Through her books, community outreach, and the adventures of her Jeep, Sparky, Bella encourages others to stop waiting for permission, embrace what makes them different, and believe in their own potential. Her message is simple but powerful: adventure begins with belief.

Today, Bella joins us to talk about confidence, overcoming self-doubt, finding your voice, and what happens when you finally stop apologizing for being exactly who you are. Be sure to tune in!

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I’m excited to welcome my friend and grad school classmate, Angie Holzinger as this week's guest. Angie is the co-founder of Thrifty Living Travel Freedom, a travel brand she built with her husband to help everyday people experience meaningful travel without a luxury budget. Together they've visited all 50 states, traveled to more than 50 countries on 5 continents, and sailed on 26 cruises, proving that great travel experiences don't have to be reserved for the wealthy. Angie is passionate about helping others prioritize experiences over things, but behind the travel photos and destination guides is a story of overcoming imposter syndrome, finding her voice as a creator and entrepreneur, and learning to embrace the value of her own expertise. Recently recognized along with her husband, Jeff, with the Rising Star Creator Award from the Midwest Travel Network, Angie joins us today to discuss what happens when women stop waiting for permission and start showing up as themselves. Be sure to tune in!

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I’m excited to welcome my friend and UC Women Lead sister, Dr. Ashley Paz y Puente as this week’s guest. Dr. Paz y Puente is an Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, where she navigates a male-dominated department and field. Dr. Paz y Puente continues to be an advocate for women in STEM fields. Be sure to tune in!

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As women, we lean into noticing… noticing others’ stress, their worries, their frustrations. And we tend to carry those feelings, too. Join me this week as I discuss caring without carrying. Be sure to tune in!

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I’m excited to welcome my new friend and guest, Jontai Reynolds, as this week’s guest. She’s a author, a podcaster, and we’re giving extra flowers as she just completed her Master’s in Industrial Organization psychology! Jontai has lived experience through reactive abuse and in this episode, is sharing more about this little-known phenomenon. Be sure to tune in.

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I’ve had several people asking me recently why I started my podcast. It’s one of my favorite stories and if you’ve not heard it, or not heard it in a while, you’ll want to tune in this week!

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I’m excited to welcome Kendall Concini-Moore as this week’s podcast guest. Kendall is a mental health advocate, nonprofit program developer, speaker, and children’s author focused on transforming the way families talk about emotional wellness. Through storytelling, community outreach, and nationwide collaborations with schools, libraries, wellness organizations, and mental health initiatives, she creates approachable conversations surrounding depression, anxiety, postpartum mental health, and emotional resilience.

Blending lived experience with person-centered advocacy, Kendall is passionate about helping people move beyond shame-based conversations and toward honest emotional language that fosters connection instead of isolation. Her work explores how metaphor, storytelling, and shared language can reshape the way families support one another through “cloudy days.”

In addition to authoring the Cloudy Day Chronicles series, Kendall has spoken across podcasts, panels, literacy events, and community initiatives focused on mental health awareness, caregiving, emotional literacy, and authentic human connection. Her advocacy centers on one core belief: people should not have to apologize for having feelings, asking for support, or existing honestly within their mental health journey. Be sure to tune in!

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When was the last time you took a selfie? When women don’t take selfies, it’s less about the photo and more about visibility. Women become really good at disappearing. Join me this week to talk about taking the damn selfie!

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I’m excited to welcome Urmi Hossain as this week’s podcast guest. Urmi is Self- Published, a Speaker and Co- Chair of Women in Leadership (Montreal Chapter). Urmi is dedicated to surrounding herself with empowering women as she moves through her every day life. Be sure to stick around.

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Karma Brown reminds us in her book, “The 4% Fix” that we need to dedicate 4% of our day, roughly 1 hour, to ourselves for rest and recovery. Join me this week as I talk about making rest part of your day!

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