First Generation Entrepreneurs, with Randy Gerber, Gerber Clarity (Inspiring Women, Episode 41) First generation entrepreneurs, says Randy Gerber, are the world’s leaders and creators. Randy joined host Betty Collins to discuss how to grow a business with purpose, the unique financial planning needs of first generation entrepreneurs, and much more. Inspiring Women is presented by Brady Ware & […]

Plain and Simple. It’s Hard to Be in Business or a Business Owner (Inspiring Women, Episode 40) On this episode of Inspiring Women, Betty Collins discusses issues which are making business ownership particularly challenging today, and some of her recommendations for avoiding fear and paralysis. Inspiring Women is presented by Brady Ware & Company. Betty’s Show Notes […]

2021. It’s A Wrap. (Inspiring Women, Episode 39) On this episode of Inspiring Women, host Betty Collins looks back on 2021 and invites us to take time for renewal during the holiday season. Inspiring Women is presented by Brady Ware & Company. Betty’s Show Notes This is my last podcast of 2021. It is hard to believe […]

Angel Investors – An Interview with Brianna McDonald, Keiretsu Forum (Inspiring Women, Episode 38) It’s time for more women to become angel investors. That’s the message from Brianna McDonald of the Keiretsu Forum, one she offers in this interview with Betty Collins. Brianna discusses why the time is right for women to make angel investments, […]

Keeping Emotion Out of Difficult Conversations – An Interview with Jen Grant, Appify (Inspiring Women, Episode 37) Some emotions can be positive, Appify CEO Jen Grant observes, such as the passion which drives us in our business or career journey. Other emotions, however, particularly those in highly charged conversations, can cause both short- and long-term […]

What Does It Take to Be an Inspiring Woman Leader? – An Interview with Lori Kaiser, Kaiser Consulting (Inspiring Women, Episode 36) To get to where you want to go, says Lori Kaiser of Kaiser Consulting, you must push out of your comfort zone and into the roles you know you need to fill to […]

Powerful Partnerships And Networks For Women Leaders (Inspiring Women, Episode 35) The relationships which spring from powerful partnerships and networks are vital for both professional success and personal growth. On this edition of Inspiring Women, host Betty Collins assembled a mastermind group of dynamic leaders to discuss the power of partnerships:  Mary McCarthy, Women’s Small […]

Developing Resilience – How to Bounce Back from Challenges and Changes, An Interview with Dr. Farideh Bagne, Magnolia By The Lakes (Inspiring Women, Episode 34) After successfully selling the largest privately-owned conglomerate of cancer centers in the United States, Dr. Farideh Bagne wasn’t done. In this interview with host Betty Collins, Dr. Bagne discussed a […]

How To Lead In Uncertain Times – An Interview with Author Janet Meeks (Inspiring Women, Episode 33) Janet Meeks joins host Betty Collins to discuss what she means by gracious leadership, and how gracious leaders foster an environment of respect and engagement. In turn, their team members are motivated and productive because they see themselves […]

The Art of Improv and Business – An Interview with Andrea Flack-Wetherald (Inspiring Women, Episode 32) Andrea Flack-Wetherald joined host Betty Collins to share her journey from corporate to comedy to mindful improv. She shared why she teaches curiosity over judgment, how she helps teams improve communications and their overall effectiveness, and much more. “Inspiring […]