InspiHER‘d

In this episode Stacey and Samantha welcome writer and creative strategist Kashara Johnson, founder of Reverb and Root, to discuss the power of storytelling, visibility, and building supportive communities for women especially Black, Indigenous, and femmes of color. Kashara shares how caretaking her grandparents and recording everyday stories inspired an archive that preserves overlooked lives and cultures.

They also cover practical tools Kashara offers, including a free calibration worksheet and the Dream Lab workshop and cohort to help people name their dreams, dismantle barriers, and take action within a networked, compassionate community.

Reverb & Root

This week we speak with Sarah Jakle founder and executive director of DemocrSHE about the persistent representation gap in government and how early civic training can change the trajectory for young women. They explore evidence-based brain science techniques—grounding, savoring, and building an "inner best friend"—that help high school girls overcome barriers and thrive in leadership.

The conversation covers DemocraShe's 10-week online program, paid stipends, alumni support, and real-world successes of students who ran for office and launched civic initiatives, emphasizing how these skills translate to careers and lifelong leadership.

DemocraShe - training future women leaders

This week meet Emily Perez, owner of Al di La Salon in Novato, about her hair‑career journey from growing up in her grandfather’s North Beach beauty shop to working as a rental stylist and ultimately opening her own salon after COVID.

They discuss the long hours and hustle that built her clientele, the permit and red‑tape challenges of opening a small business, and her mission to create an inclusive community space for all hair types.

Emily shares practical advice and encouragement for women ready to take the leap into business ownership.

Thinking about it... JUST do it is the theme of this episode. 

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Home - Al Di La Salon Novato

Meet our new bestie Elizabeth Shiels and trace her path from award-winning event planner to co-founder of Rock Paper Coin, a software platform built to simplify contracts, invoicing, and payments for the wedding and events industry.

Elizabeth explains how the product was born from real client pain—slow invoices, missing signatures, and clunky tools—and shares results like 84% of invoices paid before due, 64% of contracts signed within 24 hours, and faster contract completion times. She also discusses learning engineering, fundraising, and the bias female founders face in tech.

The episode covers scaling challenges and regulatory work as the company expands (including a launch in Canada), the team’s plan to broaden into the creative “experience” economy and how keeping a planning arm helps them test real-world features.

Rock Paper Coin - Power Your Event Business

This week meet Ashley Hurd, Executive Director of Marin Foster Care, about the challenges and wins in foster care. Ashley shares her personal journey into foster care, Marin Foster Care’s growth and innovative housing solutions that keep youth in-county, and the organization’s resource centers and community impact. They also discuss the emotional realities for foster families and how listeners can get involved.

Marin Foster Care | Marin Foster Care Association | San Rafael

This week we sit down with Patsy James, founder of Patsy James Gentle Transformation, to explore her personal journey from extreme weight to lasting health and self-love.

Patsy discusses her experience with surgery, mindset shifts, national board certification in health and wellness coaching, and conscious ketamine coaching, as well as escaping a strict cult upbringing and reclaiming her voice.

The conversation highlights practical tools for sustainable change, releasing shame, and finding hope and resilience after leaving a CULT!

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 S+ S interview Angeline Constantinou, founder of Let’s Break the Silence, about her journey from domestic abuse to empowerment. Angeline shares how she reclaimed her life, launched a podcast that reached millions, and built a signature program helping survivors heal.

The episode covers practical tools—therapy, journaling, mentorship, financial planning—and global statistics on intimate partner violence, highlighting the need for awareness, support, and community action.

Listeners will hear inspiring stories of recovery, learn resources for survivors, and be encouraged to speak out and support those affected.

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Hosts Stacey and Samantha chat with Katie Carrier, the founder of Kate's Toffee, about her family baking roots, the homemade toffee that fans call "toffee crack," and how a COVID pivot turned a holiday tradition into a viral business.

Katie shares her path from corporate finance to running an in‑home daycare, launching a cottage food operation, selling in local shops and online, and the challenges of growing while keeping quality and a personal touch.

The episode also highlights her community support, upcoming San Francisco Chocolate Salon appearance (March 28), and the ongoing decisions around scaling production without losing the homemade flavor.

katessinglebatchtoffee.com – Kate's Single Batch Toffee

Good day, Inspired listeners. Hosts Stacey Fleece and Samantha Tredelius welcome media coach Alison Deyette to tackle the fear of public speaking and modern media presence. Alison shares her journey from magazine editor to on-camera coach and gives actionable tips—breathing exercises, physical warm-ups, practicing out loud, message clarity, and storytelling—to help speakers connect authentically with any audience.

The episode focuses on building confidence (especially for women), developing a clear hook and "why," balancing authenticity with preparation, and why professional training is a progressive investment rather than a one-off fix.

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Hosts Stacey Fleece and Samantha Tradelius sit down with Michelle Valenzuela Wolf, founder of EmpowHer Purpose, to trace her transition from senior corporate roles to creating a business-and-wellness community.

Michelle recounts a severe allergic reaction to stress and an elevator moment that exposed the personal costs of career ambition, which led her to resign, retrain, and build programs that integrate leadership coaching with health and wellbeing.

The conversation covers authenticity, vulnerability, collaboration versus fear in leadership, overcoming perfectionism, and practical steps women can take to value themselves and lead sustainably.

They also highlight Michelle’s upcoming wellness event and resources from EmpowHer Purpose for anyone seeking a balanced, empowered approach to success.

EmpowHer Purpose| Community and Coaching | Female Entrepreneurs | Los Angeles