Suzanne Banker is the owner of Free Flow Yoga fitness studio in Franklin Tennessee. In this episode Suzanne shares how she transitioned from a stay-at-home mom of four to a thriving fitness entrepreneur. She is bold in her transparency about her family’s journey through grief following the loss of her brother last year. We cried, and we laughed, and she filled our hearts. Don’t miss this powerful episode as we share Suzanne’s story and the strength she brings to it. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

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Dr. E is an emergency medicine physician and single mother of two. Listen to hear Dr. E share how she is working to create change for the next generation of female physicians through her advocacy work. We talk about important issues like unpaid maternity leave, lack of systemic support for physicians with families, and the pressure of managing self-provided health insurance. Dr. E also shares her personal story of mental health challenges within her home that left her as a single mom. She is a light in her community and we hope you enjoy this conversation.

Rachel Witherspoon Monk is the brilliant entrepreneur behind @cloudninecart, a cotton candy cart for hire! If you live in Dallas, you may have seen her cart at local events or on TV, showcased at celebrity events.

In this episode Rachel shares how she pivoted from a career in nursing to a small business owner. She talks about difficult topics like family mental health, how to balance family priorities, and the nuances of saying yes to opportunity. Rachel boldly fights to create a healthy environment for her husband, children and community. Rachel did not hold back in sharing the trauma and hardships her family has endured, but what was really special about her was the constant joy she exuded. We hope this lifts you up.

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Meet Kristi Berryhill, founder and CEO of Lux Locators + Residential Sales.

Guest: Kristi Berryhill @kristi_berryhill @luxlocators

Co-hosts Mary Catherine Thampi and Dr. Lindsey Tavakolian, MD: @shopmarymonarch + @highlandparkplasticsurgery

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Bradleigh Jewel Lipscomb is a practicing attorney, graduate of SMU law school, and the artist behind Bradleigh Jewel Art. Bradleigh comes from a fascinating lineage of practicing lawyers who are also gifted artists. Listen to hear Bradleigh share the story of how a hobby that she started as an escape from the stresses of being an attorney became a small business that is now featured at The Collective in Dallas.

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Meet Madison Matlock, Miss Texarkana. Join us as we sit down with the inspiring Miss Texarkana, currently competing for Miss Texas while pursuing her MBA at SMU Cox School of Business! Madison shares her heartfelt story of turning grief into action, advocating against drunk driving through her powerful platform. Madison highlights the importance of cultivating community in pageantry and unveils the positive impact it has had on her confidence and personal growth! Tune in for this empowering conversation!

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Our guest today is Judene Hylton Emehe. She is a law school graduate who pivoted into a career as a professional recruiter for C-suite level executives, specifically for people of color and women. Her firm, Koya Partners, was founded by women and specializes in nonprofit search. Listen to hear Judene share her story about how she transformed her law degree into a career better-suited for her strengths. We also talk about her dating life as a career woman and her thoughtful and mature approach to choosing the love of her life.  Judene is committed to healthy living and is a long distance runner, a certified yoga teacher, a newly wed, and a new mom. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Meredith Maclay McNeely is the founder of Pointer's Petals in Dallas, TX. Prior to pivoting to entrepreneurship she was a nurse. Join us in this conversation to learn how she made that change in the middle of a world shutdown. She is a beacon of inspiration and sets the standard for balancing the many roles women fill as wife, mother, and business owner.