Stop "getting by" and start designing a life of true independence and purpose. Welcome to a powerful, unfiltered episode of Proudly in Your Prime, hosted by Renee Procenko and Dr. Carolina M. BillingsIn this episode, we are diving deep into the heart of the 1 Million Women Challenge by Powerful Women Today. We explore what it truly means for women in their prime to reclaim their narrative, step into elite leadership, and build an ecosystem of mutual support. Whether you are navigating a massive career transition, seeking financial independence, or looking for your next "tribe," this raw and honest conversation will show you how to move from a state of coping with life's shifts to choosing your legacy with absolute confidence.✨ JOIN THE MOVEMENT: The 1 Million Women Challenge is a global initiative activating leadership, mentorship, advocacy, and community. No matter where you are in your journey, there is a place for you here.💬 In this episode, we discuss:The 1 Million Women Challenge: The vision behind the movement and how it is uniting female leaders globally.Redefining Your Prime: Breaking past societal expectations of midlife and embracing your hidden "social capital."The "From Coping to Choosing" Mindset: Concrete strategies to shift your mental and emotional approach to major life transitions.Ecosystems of Mentorship: Why finding trusted allies and expert mentors is the ultimate accelerator for personal and professional fulfillment.📌 Timestamps:Intro: Welcome to Unfiltered - Proudly in Your PrimeThe Vision: What is the 1 Million Women Challenge?Shifting the Narrative: Moving from Coping to ChoosingThe Power of Mentorship and Building Your TribeHow You Can Become a Founding Activator or ChampionFinal Takeaways for Living Loudly in Your Prime🔗 CONNECT WITH POWERFUL WOMEN TODAYWebsite: https://www.powerfulwomentoday.comLearn more about the Challenge: https://www.powerfulwomentoday.com/1-million-woman-challenge/

In the debut episode of our new series, Leading with Faith, host Dr. Carolina M. Billings sits down with Mindy McManus, Leadership Strategist.

For many high-achievers, the pressure to perform often creates a disconnect between personal values and professional actions. Mindy and Carolina discuss how to bridge that gap by centering your leadership style on faith and stewardship.

Episode Highlights:

• The Mayo Clinic Pivot: How Mindy leveraged 24 years of healthcare leadership experience to launch a faith-centred coaching mission.

• Decision-Making with Grace: Using spiritual values as an anchor when navigating corporate complexities.

• Capacity and Stewardship: Why managing your time and talents as a "steward" prevents burnout and fosters long-term impact.

• The Power of Choosing: Shifting from a "coping" mindset to an intentional, faith-aligned path.

Follow Mindy McManus for more on faith-based executive strategy and connect with Powerful Women Today to join a global community of leaders championing emotional and financial independence.

Series: Leading with Faith (Part of More Than Success) Host: Dr. Carolina M. Billings

🔗 CONNECT WITH USDiscover how to champion your emotional and financial independence through faith-led leadership.👉 Subscribe to the More Than Success Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PWTGlobal👉 Connect with Mindy McManus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindymcmanus/👉 Connect with Dr. Carolina M. Billings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolinambillings/👉 Join the Powerful Women Today Movement: [https://www.powerfulwomentoday.com/1-million-woman-challenge/About Leading with Faith:Leading with Faith is a new series dedicated to highlighting leaders who use their spiritual foundations to drive impact, integrity, and innovation in the global marketplace.

Is your brain feeling overloaded? In this episode of More Than Success, Dr. Carolina M. Billings and co-host Youssef Skalli talk with longevity coach Victoria Burcea about the physiological changes women face in midlife. Victoria explains that while brain fog and anxiety might be "statistically normal" for women over 40, they are not something we have to accept.

Highlights include:

• Victoria’s journey of rebuilding her health after a corporate-induced nervous system collapse.

• Why your brain goes through "Neural Pruning" in midlife and how to use it to your advantage.

• How your subconscious "inner monologue" creates habits that either drain or empower you.

• A science-based look at why traditional "I Am" affirmations often fail and what to do instead.

• Using creativity and "Wonder Words" to lower cortisol and increase dopamine.

Take Action: Victoria is offering her Rewire Your Words digital colouring book—designed to bypass the brain's resistance and foster active learning—at a special rate for our listeners. See the link in the show notes to claim your copy.

Follow the guest: Victoria Burcea at Recreo Health. Follow the show: More Than Success by PWT Global

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsQxgAi54BQ

Are you a high-achieving woman who is "too strong for your own good"? In this powerful episode of Powerful Women Today's 1 Million Woman Challenge, host Dr. Carolina M. Billings welcomes Cheri Petroni, an integrative medicine practitioner and the founder of Oasis to Zen Spa. Together, they dive into what it truly means to be a self-regulated woman and why moving from "coping" to "choosing" is the ultimate act of leadership.Cheri breaks down the science of the nervous system, exploring how childhood patterns and the pressure of "doing one more thing" can lead to metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and burnout. This isn't just about discipline—it's about learning the "body language" of regulation to reclaim your emotional and financial independence.In this video, you will learn:The Myth of Strength: Why being the "strong one" for everyone else might be making you sick.The Vagus Nerve & Success: How a dysregulated nervous system triggers a "buzzing" body that prevents restful sleep and clear decision-making.Childhood Trauma & Habits: The link between being told to "eat everything on your plate" and modern metabolic challenges.Integrative Wellness: Why self-regulation is the "prequel" to medical intervention and how to maintain your body like a high-performance machine.The Self-Regulated Woman Reset: Practical steps to stop reacting and start choosing your health and your life.📌 Key Timestamps:[00:15] – Introducing Cheri Petroni and the concept of the Self-Regulated Woman.[02:45] – Discipline vs. Regulation: Why "meeting obligations" shouldn't come at your expense.[04:30] – The hidden impact of childhood trauma on adult health patterns.[08:45] – The "Boring Concept" of Eating: Why high achievers forget to fuel their bodies.[11:15] – Energy Drinks & Cortisol: The dangerous cycle of artificial regulation.[15:20] – Speaking "Body Language": How to recognize when your body is screaming for help.[20:45] – Special Gift: How to take the Self-Regulated Woman Reset Quiz.🎁 TAKE THE CHALLENGEWe are on a mission to empower 1 million women to lead self-determined lives. Start your reset today.👉 Subscribe to Powerful Women Today Magazine: https://pwtglobal.myflodesk.com/pwtmagazine👉 Connect with Cheri Petroni: Learn more about Oasis to Zen and Cheri’s integrative programs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheripetroni/👉 Connect with Dr. Carolina M. Billingshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolinambillings/About Powerful Women Today:Powerful Women Today is an executive accelerator dedicated to championing women’s emotional and financial independence. We provide the mentorship, legal advocacy, and financial literacy tools needed for women to lead self-determined lives and build lasting legacies.#PowerfulWomenToday #1MillionWomanChallenge #CheriPetroni #CarolinaBillings #SelfRegulation #IntegrativeMedicine #NervousSystemHealth #WomenInLeadership #HolisticWellness #FromCopingToChoosingIf you are ready to stop coping and start choosing, please Like this video and Subscribe. Comment below: What is one sign your body gives you when you are pushed too far?

Powerful Women Today Presents: The 2026 1 Million Women Challenge From Coping to ChoosingWe are not here to cope. We are here to choose.Welcome to the official launch of Powerful Women Today’s 2026 global initiative—our 1 Million Women Challenge: From Coping to Choosing. This movement is designed to empower women worldwide to move beyond survival mode and step into intentional, aligned decision-making in every area of life.This marks the third global challenge since 2017, and together, our community has already positively impacted over 2 million women. Now, we set our sights on the next million.In this special launch episode, we celebrate alongside Marlenne Doss, LL.B., our Champion Empowerment Ambassador, mentor, and expert, whose leadership and voice embody what it means to choose powerfully—in business, in life, and in legacy.Inside this episode:The vision behind the 2026 1 Million Women Challenge

• What “From Coping to Choosing” truly means
• Why this movement matters now more than ever
• How you can be part of a global ripple effect impacting women everywhere

This is more than a challenge—it is a call to action. A shift in identity. A collective elevation.Join the movement. Be counted. Be the change. Be changed.🔗 Stay Connected with Powerful Women Today:Website: https://powerfulwomentoday.comLinkedIn:   / drcarolinambillings  LinkedIn Group:   / 14314131  Facebook:   / powerfulwomentoday.carolina.billings  Facebook Group:   / 17ug3ssaqs  Subscribe to our Magazine: https://pwtglobal.myflodesk.com/pwtma...Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relati...Subscribe for more conversations, leadership insights, and global initiatives designed to elevate women in business and in life.    / @powerfulwomentoday  

In a world saturated with digital noise, simply "being seen" is no longer the metric for success. In this high-impact episode of the Success Connect Series, host Dr. Carolina M. Billings is joined by global strategist Youssef Skalli to dissect the critical shift from mere visibility to true, lasting influence.Youssef and Carolina explore why many subject matter experts struggle to convert their reach into results and how to bridge the gap between being a "content creator" and a "thought leader." This conversation is essential for any professional, practitioner, or entrepreneur looking to champion their financial and emotional independence by building a brand that actually commands authority.In this episode, we dive into:The Visibility Trap: Why high view counts don't always equal high impact or high revenue.The Architecture of Influence: The psychological and strategic layers required to move an audience from interest to action.Thought Leadership vs. Content Creation: How to stop "regurgitating" information and start leading global conversations.The Power of Aggregate Branding: How collaborating with organizations like PWT Global creates a shortcut to authority and trust.Strategic Positioning: Youssef’s expert insights on how to align your digital presence with your ultimate professional legacy.📌 Key Timestamps:[00:00:15] – Introduction: Why visibility is just the starting line.[00:05:30] – Meet Youssef Skalli: Navigating the global landscape of influence.[00:10:45] – The "Noise" Problem: How to stand out when everyone is shouting.[00:16:20] – Influence as Currency: Building emotional and financial equity in your brand.[00:22:15] – Moving from Coping to Choosing your market position.[00:27:40] – Closing thoughts: The first step to increasing your influence today.🔗 CONNECT WITH USReady to take your influence to the next level?👉 Connect with Youssef Skalli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myskalli/👉 Connect with Dr. Carolina M. Billings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolinambillings/About More Than Success:The Success Connect Series by PWT Global is dedicated to showcasing the experts who are redefining what it means to lead in the 21st century. We bring you the strategies, the mindset, and the community needed to lead a self-determined life and build a legacy of impact.#MoreThanSuccess #SuccessConnect #YoussefSkalli #DrCarolinaBillings #ThoughtLeadership #InfluenceToImpact #VisibilityStrategy #BusinessGrowth #FinancialIndependence #PWTGlobalIf you are ready to stop being "just another voice" and start being an authority, please Like this video and Subscribe. Let us know in the comments: What is the biggest challenge you face in building your influence?URL: https://youtu.be/e1PCG3OLRcc

Is AI helping you amplify your brand, or is it erasing your humanity? In this episode of More Than Success, host Dr. Carolina M. Billings sits down with the "Zen Master of Automation," Dortha Hise, to tackle one of the most controversial topics in modern business: the use of AI in personal branding and content creation.From AI-generated headshots and avatars to automated content writing, the line between innovation and "catfishing" is becoming increasingly blurred. Dortha and Carolina explore how solo entrepreneurs and subject matter experts can leverage these tools for massive productivity gains without losing the authentic connection their audience craves.In this episode, you will discover:The AI Headshot Debate: Why different poses from a single original image are a practical "trick of the trade" for busy professionals. Avatars vs. Presence: The dangers of automating your entire persona and why a "faceless brand" can trigger suspicion. Outsource the Task, Not Your Brain: A framework for using AI to handle the "bones" of your work while keeping your unique thought leadership at the center. The "Diet Coke" Problem: Why trying to pass off fully automated content as a human hybrid is a recipe for brand disaster.Dealing with the Dissenters: How to handle public criticism and "mindset" pushback when you embrace new technology. 📌 Key Timestamps:[00:12] – The scandalous side of AI: Authenticity vs. Automation.[05:41] – From "1200 BC" publishing to AI: Why the same headshot for 5 years no longer works.[08:18] – The Golden Rule: Amplify visibility, don’t erase humanity.[13:46] – Why your audience doesn't actually crave perfection.[16:42] – The Red Flag: When an avatar starts running your entire podcast.[27:06] – Is AI making us dumber? The importance of "Thought Architecture".[29:54] – Closing Thought: Outsource the task, not your brain.🔗 CONNECT WITH USStay ahead of the curve with more insights on automation and leadership.👉 Subscribe to PWT Global: https://www.youtube.com/@PWTGlobal👉 Connect with Dortha Hise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorthahise/👉 Connect with Dr. Carolina M. Billings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolinambillings/About More Than Success:More Than Success is a PWT Global production that brings together world-class clinicians, practitioners, and thought leaders to discuss the intersection of professional excellence and personal fulfillment. We are dedicated to championing your emotional and financial independence through innovation and collaboration.#PWTGlobal #MoreThanSuccess #AIHeadshots #AutomationZen #DrCarolinaBillings #DorthaHise #BusinessAutomation #AuthenticBranding #ContentStrategy #AITechnology #WomenInTechIf you’re ready to leverage AI for your brand, please Like this video and Subscribe. We want to know: Do you use AI headshots? Let’s talk about it in the comments!URL: https://youtu.be/YtSQ9uQlz5M