Today, I am thrilled to have Hilary DeCesare. She shares what happens when you stop living from outdated identities and start leading from within, what she calls activating your Head, Heart, and Highest Self. We talk about releasing old definitions of success, rebuilding from authenticity, and embracing the beauty of letting life shape you without dimming you.

In This Episode:

Hilary DeCesare is a 3x bestselling author, award-winning peak performance coach with 25 years of experience, and host of the top 1.5% podcast “ReLaunch to a Rich Life.” Named one of Success Magazine’s Top 10 Coaches of 2025 alongside Mel Robbins, Hilary masterfully blends neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and business expertise through her signature 3HQTM framework (aligning your Head, Heart, and Highest Self) and transformational experiential events, empowering leaders to fully unlock their potential. As a former Silicon Valley CEO featured on ABC’s “Secret Millionaire,” Hilary is known for her approachable, intuitive, and authentically refreshing style, specializing in helping ambitious professionals shift from feeling stuck to confidently ReLaunching into their Rich Life.

“Relaunching is about taking where you are and moving to the next level.” ~Hilary DeCesare

To learn more about Hilary, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Hilary DeCesare’s Show Notes

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In today’s episode, we’re exploring what it truly means to thrive as a leader in a world that’s asking more of us than ever. I’m joined by Renee Moorefield, PhD—CEO of Wisdom Works Group and founder of the Be Well Lead Well® platform. Her work has guided leaders from Nike, Mars, The Coca-Cola Company and beyond to redefine success through the lens of well-being.

Renee believes that thriving isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy. In our conversation, she shares wisdom on what it takes to be a thriving leader, why burnout leadership is broken leadership, and how we can build organizations—and lives—where people and purpose flourish together.

In This Episode:

Renee Moorefield, PhD, MCC, is the CEO of Wisdom Works, a social enterprise partnering with global companies to integrate the science and practices of human thriving into their cultures, brands, and leadership, establishing thriving as the new standard of success. Through Wisdom Works’ core brand Be Well Lead Well®, leaders across the world gain access to a cutting-edge platform of science-based assessments, strategic advisory services, and development resources to lead and thrive with greater impact. Renee sits on the Advisory Board of the Global Wellness Institute and the Program Advisory Board of the John W. Brick Foundation, championing innovation in wellness and mental health worldwide. For over three decades, she has advanced a global movement of leaders committed to making thriving a priority across workplaces, communities, and society at large.

“When people start to take care of themselves, there is a natural tendency to start to care for other people and to care for the planet.” ~Renee Moorefield

To learn more about Renee, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

Renee Moorefield’s Show Notes

If you’re ready to raise your voice, claim your visibility, and lead your business with more clarity, confidence, and prosperity, on your terms, join us at the 11th Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference in November. Early bird tickets are available here.

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Today’s guest on Extraordinary Women Radio embodies this Rooted Flame in every way. Emily Wishall is a dear soul-sister in this work—an embodiment coach, Certified Rolfer®, and author of Radical Embodiment: A Practical Guide to Celebrating the Skin You’re In. She helps women stop sitting on the sidelines of their lives and start living with sensuality, strength, and radiance. Her story is deeply honest, and her message—about coming home to your body—is one every woman needs to hear.

In This Episode:

Emily Wishall ​​helps women step off the sidelines of their lives and embody unshakable confidence, radiant presence, and bold aliveness right now. Through her signature holistic method, fusing embodiment, posture, presence, and energetic alignment, Emily empowers women to own their confidence, build strength, and reconnect with their sensuality. Emily is on a mission to challenge the outdated belief that a woman’s worth is tied to her appearance—and ignite a new paradigm: women fully owning their bodies, voices, and leadership.

“When I’m in my body, I feel my enoughness from the inside out.” ~Emily Wishall

To learn more about Emily, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Emily Wishall’s Show Notes

We are counting down the months to Extraordinary Women Ignite this November. If you’re feeling the call to expand your impact, refine your business, and reignite your voice, Ignite is where it happens. Join us this November in Colorado and meet Julie. Get your early bird ticket here.

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I’m so excited to introduce you to another woman who will be lighting up the stage this November in Colorado, Michelle Fournier. She is a bold, brilliant force of nature. She’s a transformational speaker, coach, author—and a woman who has lived the journey from self-doubt and proving… to purpose and power.

In this conversation, Michelle shares her own Breakthrough Moment—and what it really takes to stop carrying the emotional weight of your past and step into the unapologetic, fully expressed version of who you are.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, hide the hard stuff, or constantly earn your worth—this episode will breathe fresh air into your spirit.

In This Episode:

Michelle Fournier is a transformational speaker, coach, author, and the ultimate Possibilitarian. With bold presence, irreverent humor, and heart-centered truth-telling, she helps women break free from emotional baggage and outdated expectations to live life on their own terms. A retired Army veteran, Master Mindset and award-winning Life Coach, standup comedian, and NLP Master Practitioner, she blends humor, science, and soul to spark lasting transformation. Michelle co-created the luxury Piss Off Perfect Retreat and co-authored Freeing Godiva and The Sacred Dance. Her solo book WOW! launches in July. She lives in Lakewood, CO, and loves Golden Oreos.

“When we become consciously aware of our patterns of success, then we can do that over and over again.” ~Michelle Fournier

To learn more about Michelle, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Michelle Fournier’s Show Notes

At Ignite, Michelle will bring her bold truth-telling and contagious courage to help you break free from what’s holding you back—and unlock your next breakthrough.

If you’re ready to stop playing small and live unapologetically, this is your moment. Join us this November in Colorado. Get your early bird ticket here.

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In a world that’s moving faster than ever, one of the most radical things we can do as women is tend to the health of our brain and nervous system. Not just for resilience, but for clarity, presence, and power. Because when our minds are regulated and our systems are supported, we make clearer decisions. We create from alignment. We show up rooted, not reactive, and that changes everything.

Today, I am thrilled to have one of the Ignite speakers, Neeli Clute, a visionary Neuroeducator who helps people do exactly that. We explore how our thoughts, emotions, and past conditioning shape the way we lead, create, and connect. Neeli shares powerful insights about the brain’s adaptability, the importance of nervous system regulation, and how small shifts in awareness can spark profound change. It’s a conversation that will leave you feeling both empowered and deeply seen.

In This Episode:

Neeli Clute is a Neuroleadership Speaker and Brain Health Ambassador who helps high-performing professionals optimize their mental bandwidth through neuroscience-based strategies. As the founder of Agile Intellect, she guides clients in designing sustainable systems that enhance cognitive performance while preventing mental decline. With advanced degrees from Johns Hopkins University (Mind, Brain and Teaching), University of Maryland College Park (Neurobiology and Physiology), and UNC Chapel Hill (Secondary Science Education), Neeli bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with practical applications. Her expertise combines eight vital components of mental performance with the neuroscience of habit formation, human motivation, and emotional intelligence.

“Build your brain bank.” ~Neeli Clute

To learn more about Neeli, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Neeli Clute’s Show Notes

At Ignite this November, Neeli will be one of our incredible speakers. She’ll be sharing how to harness the infinite capacity of your brain, release outdated conditioning, and create the inner foundation for the life and business you truly want.

If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, get your ticket here. Early bird pricing is available now.

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Your income is never just about strategy or effort—it’s shaped by the beliefs and energy behind it. A reflection of how open we are to receiving, how connected we are to our value, how alive we are in our purpose… shaped by the stories we’ve carried for a lifetime.

Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to Jenn Beninger, one of our extraordinary speakers for this year’s Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference. Jenn shares her journey of building a 7‑figure coaching business, and the money stories she had to face, feel, and rewire to rise into the leader she is today.

In This Episode:

Jenn Beninger is the CEO of Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute and a master at helping people unlock their true genius. With 16 master certifications and a Psychology degree, Jenn blends science, intuition, and unconscious reprogramming to create rapid, lasting transformation. She’s led her company to 7-figure success through referrals alone—all while overcoming breast cancer, betrayal, and burnout. A bestselling author and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Jenn’s been featured on NBC, CBS, USA Today, and more. Whether skydiving or coaching, she embodies resilience and authenticity, inspiring audiences to break through limits and live boldly, fully, and fearlessly.

“Heal the most vulnerable judgment you have about yourself so you can step out and be great.” ~Jenn Beninger

To learn more about Jenn, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Jenn Beninger’s Show Notes

At Ignite, Jenn will be teaching her Wealth Code—a beautiful, soul-led framework for shifting the unconscious patterns that block prosperity, and anchoring into the version of you who already knows how to lead, receive, and grow with joy. Her work is such a powerful match for this year’s theme: Rooted Flame. Because when we strip away what isn’t ours and root into who we really are… that’s when we light up. That’s when we rise.

If you’re feeling the call, come join us. Get your ticket here.

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Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Cecily Sommers, globally recognized futurist. She teaches leaders how to read the patterns of change—so they can lead with wisdom in a world reinventing itself. We talk about Change Literacy, the spiral nature of transformation (a theme close to my heart from Firedancer), and how to stop trying to figure out the future—and start learning how to follow it.

In This Episode:

Cecily Sommers is a business futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Think Like a Futurist. She helps leaders decode disruption and lead with clarity through Change Literacy—the ability to understand and apply the universal patterns of change. A two-time TEDx speaker, Cecily has advised top global organizations including Google, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase. Her book Think Like a Futurist was named a “Top 25: What Corporate America Is Reading” and honored for “Most Significant Futures Work.” Named one of the “World’s Top 50 Female Futurists” by Forbes and Wired, she’s also a contributor to NPR’s All Things Considered.

“The future is not figure-outable. It is only followable.” ~Cecily Sommers

To learn more about Cecily, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

Cecily Sommers’s Show Notes

Join us at Extraordinary Women Ignite this November as we gather for our 11th year—an event unlike any before. The call is louder, the change is deeper, and the women showing up are ready to ignite something truly extraordinary. If your heart is stirring, this is your invitation to step into your next chapter alongside a powerful community of purpose-driven women. Early bird tickets are available now! Get your ticket here.

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Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—showing up, checking all the boxes—but still hitting an invisible wall?

I’m joined by Bri Seeley, a powerhouse subconscious strategist who works with high-achieving women to uncover the deeper beliefs that quietly shape their success. Bri shares her own journey, real client stories, and simple yet powerful tools to help you rewire the beliefs that no longer serve you—so you can build success that feels aligned, spacious, and deeply fulfilling.

In This Episode:

Bri Seeley brainwashes people for their highest success. She is a TEDx speaker, subconscious activation expert, and award-winning Success Strategist for ambitious women ready to defy reality and achieve their most audacious goals. Known for her unapologetic approach to alignment and action, Bri helps high-achieving women walk boldly into their futures, turning their “unrealistic” visions into sustainable, soul-aligned success—without burnout, self-sacrifice, or hustle-as-identity. Through her signature blend of strategy, subconscious activation, and fierce mentorship, Bri has supported thousands of women across six continents. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Women’s Health.

“Transform the patterns of overworking and underliving into a life where you’re overliving and underworking.” ~Bri Seeley

To learn more about Bri, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Also get access to Bri’s Proprietary App.

Bri Seeley’s Show Notes

If you’re craving more of these kinds of soulful, powerful conversations, I invite you to join me at this year’s Extraordinary Women Ignite conference. This is our 11th year of gathering high-vibe women entrepreneurs and leaders in a room filled with wisdom, fire, and purpose. It’s where voices rise, visions expand, and next chapters begin. If you’re hearing the call to lead with more impact, visibility, and joy—your seat is waiting. Early bird tickets are now available. Get your ticket here.

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Have you ever felt the world moving so fast that the only way forward was to stop… and breathe?

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Johnson—founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, master somatic coach, and author of The Leadership Pause. Chris brings over three decades of experience helping leaders access their inner wisdom, lead with presence, and navigate uncertainty with grace and groundedness.

In This Episode:

Dr. Chris L. Johnson is the founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, where she helps leaders cultivate presence, resilience, and transformational leadership. With over 30 years of experience across sectors—from healthcare to finance—Chris integrates psychology, somatics, and systems thinking to create healthy, high-performing workplaces. She is a Master Somatic Coach, author of  The Leadership Pause, and a sought-after speaker and trainer. Known for her straight talk and deep listening, she guides clients toward embodied action, conscious conversations, and sustainable impact. When not working, Chris enjoys hiking, skiing, writing, and teaching aikido—the art of peace.

“To pause is to interrupt an automatic habit.” ~Dr. Chris L. Johnson

To learn more about Chris, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

Dr. Chris L. Johnson’s Show Notes

If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to explore my upcoming Equine Vision Journey retreat this July. It’s designed to help women entrepreneurs slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access powerful new visions for their lives and businesses—in partnership with horses and nature. You can learn more here.

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Have you ever poured your heart into building something from the ground up—only to face an unexpected pivot that asks you to begin again? That’s exactly the kind of conversation we’re having today with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business—and now helps others do the same, without losing their life in the process.

In This Episode:

Ral West is a Visionary Business Leader and Systemization Expert, who employs her 4+ decades of entrepreneurial experience and her passion for business in her newest endeavor: “Ral West Livin’ The Dream”. Ral teaches entrepreneurs how to be the owner rather than operator of their business, so they can have a successful business AND live the life they deserve. Ral and her husband have founded several businesses, one notably achieving 8 digits in annual revenue before being acquired by Alaska Airlines in 2008. Ral has invaluable experience in scaling businesses and mastering the art of effective systemization. Ral honed her business acumen with real life experience. She is a master at the practical implementation of business theories to create effective processes that transform businesses and multiply success. A respected figure in the tourism industry and multifamily real estate circles, Ral has been a guest speaker on numerous podcasts and has authored courses. She is also a philanthropist, and a dynamic speaker, addressing audiences at conventions and seminars.

“Living the dream means having the energy and the vitality to do whatever I want.” ~Ral West

To learn more about Ral, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Ral West’s Show Notes

The 11th Annual Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference is happening this November in Colorado. Ignite is where bold vision meets soul-centered strategy. Where women entrepreneurs raise up their voice, their visibility, and their business for greater impact. Early bird registration is now open. Get your tickets here.

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