If you’re in a season of transition and quietly wondering, “Did I miss my window?”—this episode is for you.

Penny is joined by Julie DeLucca-Collins, confidence coach, author, and fellow podcaster, for an honest conversation about career pivots, self-trust, and why you’re never truly starting over. Julie shares how being laid off during the pandemic became the catalyst for building a purpose-driven business—and how confidence is less about being fearless and more about trusting yourself enough to take the next step.

Together, Penny and Julie explore the quiet strength women often overlook, the transferable skills we carry through every chapter of life, and the power of community, sisterhood, and “believing mirrors” to help us see what we can’t always see in ourselves.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why so many capable women underestimate their experience
• The myth of “starting over” in midlife
• How confidence is built through small, brave moves
• Letting go of hustle culture and redefining success
• The role of community and sisterhood in personal growth
• Trusting yourself—even when you feel unsure or afraid

This conversation is honest, encouraging, and grounding—one that reminds you nothing you’ve lived, learned, or survived has been wasted.

Pour a drink, settle in, and let this episode meet you exactly where you are.

Connect with Julie and explore her work here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goconfidentlyjulie/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdelucca
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliedeluccacollins

🎙 Julie’s Podcast: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/podcast
🎤 TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/WrcJisG_wmc
🔗 Resources & Quick Links: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/quicklinks

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

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There’s a moment many women reach—usually after a few decades of living—when things get clearer. The stories don’t quite add up anymore. The excuses land flat. And that inner voice gets a whole lot louder.

In this episode of Penny for Your Shots, I sit down with therapist Gina Haras for a thoughtful conversation about wisdom, discernment, and why our “BS meter” tends to get sharper with age. We explore how experience shapes clarity, why empathetic women often question themselves early on, and how growth allows us to trust what we feel instead of explaining it away.

This isn’t about labeling people or revisiting old drama. It’s about recognizing patterns, honoring intuition, and leaning into the wisdom you’ve earned.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why midlife brings clearer boundaries and stronger discernment
• The difference between love, attachment, and emotional confusion
• How self-trust develops through lived experience
• Why healing leads to better choices—not bitterness
• Learning to listen to your body and intuition without second-guessing

About Gina:
Gina Haras is a licensed therapist and founder of Luna Clinic. She works with women around the world through online sessions, helping them gain clarity, confidence, and healthier relationship patterns.

You can connect with Gina on LinkedIn here:
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-haras-5b8707229/
https://lunaclinicgroup.com/

If you’ve ever thought, “I see things so differently now,” this episode will feel like a knowing nod—and a reminder that your clarity didn’t happen by accident.

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

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If you’ve ever questioned your value, your voice, or whether you’re really using your seat at the table the way you’re meant to—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, a longtime logistics leader, podcast host, nonprofit founder, and author whose work centers on self-worth, inclusion, and creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and heard.

Sarah shares her journey through male-dominated industries, unexpected career pivots, and the quiet inner work of protecting self-worth when titles change, doors close, or life doesn’t go according to plan. Together, we talk about privilege, responsibility, and the power we often give away—without even realizing it.

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation about leadership, presence, and choosing to show up with intention.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why self-worth isn’t something you “figure out” once and for all
• How titles, labels, and external validation can distort confidence
• Recognizing your power in the rooms you’re already in
• The responsibility that comes with privilege and visibility
• Creating safe spaces where real conversations can happen
• Letting go of shame and giving yourself more grace

If you’re navigating a pivot, stepping into leadership, or feeling the nudge to stop playing small, this conversation will remind you that your voice matters—and how you use it matters, too.

🍸 Grab a drink, settle in, and join us.

Learn more about Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and explore her work below:

• 📘 I Buried Her in a French Press (Sarah’s book): https://geni.us/Iburiedherinafp
• 💌 Subscribe to Sarah’s newsletter: https://sarahbarneshumphrey.com/newsletter/
• 🎙️ Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast & media platform: https://letstalksupplychain.com/
• 🎧 Blended podcast (inclusion in the workplace): https://blendedpodcast.libsyn.com/
• 🤝 Blended Pledge nonprofit: https://blendedpledge.org/
• 🌐 Sarah’s website: http://sarahbarneshumphrey.com/
• 💼 Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbarneshumphrey/

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

Wine Camp 2027 - Join the list or save your spot:
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If you’ve ever felt like you know what good leadership looks like—but still catch yourself waiting for agreement, approval, or buy-in—this episode will feel like permission you didn’t know you needed.

I’m joined by Tami Reiss (aka Tami from Miami), and this conversation beautifully reinforces what I teach again and again: you don’t need consensus to lead—you need clarity.

This isn’t about becoming more forceful, louder, or more “corporate.” It’s about trusting your instincts, making clean decisions, and leading in a way that feels aligned instead of exhausting. Tami brings powerful frameworks and real-world examples that put structure around what so many women already feel but haven’t been taught how to articulate.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why waiting for consensus slows momentum and drains confidence
• How clarity is actually an act of kindness in leadership
• The difference between delegating tasks and truly deputizing people
• Why influence has nothing to do with convincing—and everything to do with empathy
• How to lead without people-pleasing, over-explaining, or burning out

Key Topics:

• Authentic leadership
• Influence-driven leadership
• Decision-making with confidence
• Service over sales
• Women in leadership and entrepreneurship
• Clarity, boundaries, and trust

If you’re a woman who’s tired of over-collaborating, second-guessing, or carrying the emotional weight of everyone else’s comfort—this episode is a deep exhale and a reminder: you already know how to lead.

Free Influence Framework + MAP Worksheet
👉 https://tamireiss.com/influence

Tami’s Website / Home Base
👉 https://tamireiss.com

Tami on LinkedIN 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamireiss/

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

Wine Camp 2027 - Join the list or save your spot:
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Have you ever hired help—only to feel more overwhelmed than before? More questions. More messages. More mental clutter than ever?

In this episode of Penny for Your Shots, I’m joined by Melissa Morris, founder of Agency Authority, for a grounding, practical conversation about why burnout doesn’t magically disappear when you build a team—and how the right systems can truly give you your life back.

This isn’t about rigid processes or complicated tech. It’s about clarity, intention, and creating simple structures that support you—so your business stops living in your head and starts working for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why adding team members can increase overwhelm without systems
• The hidden cost of being reactive all day (and how to change it)
• Brain dumps as a powerful first step toward clarity
• How perfectionism quietly fuels burnout
• Building systems as you go—without overcomplicating things
• Using AI as a support tool, not a replacement for thinking
• The mindset shifts that help you reclaim time and energy

Topics we cover:

• Business systems for small teams
• Burnout and work-life balance for women
• Organization without hustle culture
• Delegation, SOPs, and mental load
• Time tracking and focus
• Creating white space and sustainable rhythms

If you love your business but feel stretched thin, this episode will feel like permission to slow down, simplify, and build something that actually supports your life.

Pour yourself something good—and let’s talk systems, sanity, and freedom.

Connect with Melissa:

https://www.youragencyauthority.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissavmorris/ 

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

Wine Camp 2027 - Join the list or save your spot:
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What if the most powerful New Year reset isn’t about doing more—but about finally letting yourself matter again?

In this short solo episode, Penny shares a surprising insight from a recent workshop that revealed just how many women are quietly carrying too much—while putting their own joy on hold.

If you’re the strong one, the caregiver, the helper, or the woman everyone depends on, this conversation is a gentle reminder that service doesn’t require self-sacrifice—and that joy isn’t a luxury.

This episode explores:

• Why so many women slip into survival mode without realizing it
• The difference between being selfless and being depleted
• How joy actually expands your capacity to serve
• Why support doesn’t have to feel heavy or serious

Journal Prompts Mentioned in the Episode

Take a few quiet moments with these questions:

• On a scale of 1–10, how important would it be for you to feel joy again?
• What would feeling more joy change for you right now?
• When was the last time you felt truly lit up—not productive or needed, just joyful?
• What were you doing, who were you with, and how did your body feel?
• What’s one small way you could invite a spark of that feeling back into your life this month?

As we step into a new year, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting, stop carrying it all alone, and remember—gently—that you matter too.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

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Entrepreneurship can be meaningful, joyful, and deeply fulfilling—and it can also be really hard.

In this solo episode, Penny shares a candid look back at 2025 and the behind-the-scenes realities of building a purpose-driven business. This is an honest conversation about what it looks like to keep going when the path feels slower, heavier, or more uncertain than you expected.

If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, wondered if you should quit, or felt the tension between gratitude and exhaustion, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and you’re not failing.

In this episode, Penny reflects on:

• Why loving your work doesn’t mean it’s always easy
• The unseen choices entrepreneurs make to support their families and dreams
• A powerful mindset shift around service, humility, and resilience
• What a tough (and slightly unforgettable) moment taught her about not quitting
• How remembering who you’re becoming can help you stay the course

This episode is a gentle reminder that progress doesn’t have to look polished to be real—and that continuing to show up matters more than you think.

Pour yourself something festive and come sit with Penny for a few minutes. She’s cheering you on.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

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Some conversations feel like a catch-up over wine—and then turn into something deeper. This episode is one of those.

I’m joined by Aimee Goeman, someone I knew of growing up in small-town Iowa but didn’t truly know until now. Our families crossed paths the way they do in rural communities—through church, farming, and familiar names—before life carried us in different directions. Years later, we sat down to talk about what sticks with you from where you’re from… and how you carry it forward.

Aimee shares what it looks like to build a successful corporate career while still nurturing creativity, passion projects, and a deep connection to community. She now spends part of the year back in Belmond to be near family, reminding us that “coming home” doesn’t have to mean leaving anything behind.

This is a light-hearted, thoughtful conversation about ambition, authenticity, and the quiet pull of belonging—especially in this season of life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How small-town roots shape who we become
• Building a big career without giving up creativity or connection
• Passion projects as a form of joy, not pressure
• Why community feels different in midlife
• The idea that you never fully leave your hometown

Links & Mentions from This Episode

• The Ramsay Boutique (Belmond, Iowa): https://ramsayboutique.com/
  
  
• Midland (band): https://www.midlandofficial.com/
  
  
• Mark Wystrach (Lead Singer, Midland): https://www.instagram.com/markaroo
  
  
• The Steak Out (Sonoita, Arizona): https://www.azsteakout.com/our-story
  
  

If you’ve ever felt pulled between where you came from and the life you’ve built, this conversation will feel like a familiar—and comforting—exhale.

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

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What happens when life brings everything to a full, heartbreaking stop?

This week, I’m joined by Melissa Hampton, a financial planner, entrepreneur, and mom whose world changed overnight when her seven-year-old son faced a life-threatening medical crisis. What followed was four months in the hospital, a surrender she never expected, and a profound rebuilding of what mattered most. 

Melissa shares how this experience reshaped her business, her boundaries, and the way she shows up for her clients and her kids. Her story is raw, hopeful, and a powerful reminder that we don’t need a crisis to choose a slower, more intentional life.

Learn more about Melissa’s work: hamptonwm.com

In this episode, Melissa and I talk about:

• The day an ordinary ER visit turned into a fight for survival
• What surrender really looked like in the hardest moments
• How crisis forced her to rethink success and simplify her life
• Why she rebuilt her business with clarity, boundaries, and heart
• The message she wants every overwhelmed woman to hear

Key Topics Inside:

• The illusion of control and the courage to release it
• Life-changing perspective from a medical emergency
• Rebuilding life and business with purpose
• Slowing down to protect what matters most
• Showing up for clients with deeper empathy and intention

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

Wine Camp 2027 - Join the list or save your spot:
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If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally take the trip, this episode is it.

Travel Coach Laura Rahn spent 33 years in education before following a lifelong pull toward adventure. Raised as a military kid who moved constantly — including three formative years in Italy — Laura grew up understanding the power of connection, adaptability, and seeing the world through curious eyes.

Today, she helps families, couples, and solo travelers design meaningful, intentional trips that reflect who they are and how they want to feel. And trust me… after hearing her stories, you’ll want to start planning your next adventure before the episode ends.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why experiences matter more than “stuff”
• How her military upbringing shaped her love for travel
• The surprising bridge between instructional coaching and travel coaching
• Why every traveler — including kids and teens — deserves a voice
• What families should really discuss before they pack a single bag

Key Topics:

• Laura’s transition from teacher to travel coach
• The “Dream, Design, Depart” framework
• Navigating different travel styles within a family
• Building excitement and reducing stress before a trip
• Creating ownership and connection through shared planning

This episode is a beautiful reminder that adventure doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be intentional. And you’re more ready than you think.

Connect with Laura:

Blog: https://seldomadullmoment.blogspot.com/

Website: https://www.seldomadullmoment.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552757152218

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurarahn_travelcoach/

Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laura-West-Rahn/author/B0DBK9ZN3F

Wine Camp is laughter, adventure, girlfriend connection—shared over some very good wine and cocktails.

We're heading to Temecula, CA, July 15–18, 2027, for brand-new experiences centered around women, community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is limited to the first 40 women. Learn more and save your spot at https://winecamp.info.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/call 

Wine Camp 2027 - Join the list or save your spot:
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