Did you know that 85% of women manage their household’s everyday expenses, but only 23% of them take the lead in long-term financial planning? That’s a fact straight from my guest today, financial expert Kimberlee Davis. 

Kimberlee says we as women don’t invest or plan proactively enough. So what’s stopping us? Our level of confidence. Today, Kimberlee reveals why so many women are fearful of managing money and the keys to creating a budget that still lets you live the lifestyle you want. 

Plus, she shares the most common mistakes she sees female leaders make with their money again and again—and how you can avoid them. 

If you’re ready to take back control of your money and manage it wisely for your personal and business success, this episode is for you. 

Connect with Kimberlee Davis HERE.

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

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What if you could use your business as a platform to do more good and create more change? In fact, if you’re not connecting your business with a purpose or cause you care deeply about, you’re missing out on providing your team and customers with a mission that goes beyond profits. 

My guest today, K.M. (Kate) Walton, has blended her passion for anti-bullying, mental health advocacy, and acceptance into every aspect of her life and work. With her extensive experience as an educator, author, and entrepreneur, Kate’s been able to facilitate meaningful conversations about mental health, bullying, and kindness with kids around the country. 

Today, she’s going to share practical tips on how we as parents and business leaders can do the same. Plus, how she’s been able to face the challenges that come with juggling multiple businesses and protecting your mental health at the same time. 

Connect with K.M. Walton HERE.

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

Caring for your mental health is a vital part of your overall success in your business. But what about at home? How do you practically take care of your family’s mental health—especially with your kids?

I’m so excited to have my guest, Dr. Ariana Hoet, on the podcast today. Dr. Hoet is a pediatric psychologist and clinical director of On Our Sleeves, an organization dedicated to supporting children's mental health. 

Today, she’s revealing the top misconceptions about kid’s mental health challenges and the impact your child’s mental health has on your personal work performance. And, Dr. Hoet shares ways to address the issue with HR, managers, and colleagues. Plus, we talk about how more businesses can create a supportive environment for working parents. 

This episode will give you practical ways you as a busy working parent can start addressing this vital conversation with your children—because your child’s mental health matters.

Connect with Dr. Ariana Hoet HERE.

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

As high-achieving entrepreneurs, we're often laser-focused on achieving our goals, crushing deadlines, and leading our teams to success. But what about taking care of our own well-being?

The truth is, mental health is a vital aspect of our overall success. But it's often brushed under the rug.

In this episode, I’m getting honest and real about what prioritizing my mental health actually looks like in my day-to-day life while running a business. 

I’m revealing 5 things I’m doing this year to improve my mental health in my business. I think they’ll make prioritizing your mental health feel more achievable when you have some practical examples of what that could look like in your own life. 

If you’re struggling to prioritize your mental health, this is the episode for you!

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

As entrepreneurs, we all strive for greatness. But sometimes we can be our own biggest roadblocks. That’s why I’m so excited for you to hear my guest today, Christina Curtis. 

Christina specializes in coaching high-achieving clients like world-class entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 executives, and Olympic athletes how to manage and prioritize their time. This is something so many female leaders struggle with—especially when juggling so much at one time. Today, Christina shares how our brains can hold us back from success and how you can push your brain to operate with peak efficiency and precision. Then she’s revealing her proven process for making difficult decisions and fully committing to them—so you actually meet the goals you’ve set for yourself. Plus, she’s giving us a secret look into her conversations with Richard Branson and other successful CEOs and founders she's coached and some surprising insights she’s learned. 

Ready to squeeze more time, money, and joy out of every day? You’ll love my conversation with Christina Curtis. 

Connect with Christina HERE. 

Buy Christina’s book HERE. 

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

My guest today, Joy Eggerichs Reed, knows firsthand the challenges that business owners face in getting their message across effectively. As a literary and speaking agent and founder of Punchline Agency, she’s helped hundreds of authors and speakers amplify their message and make an impact in the world.

Today, Joy is revealing the most common communication pitfalls that can trip you up and cost you valuable time and money as a business owner. She shares what exactly made her start her own agency and the unexpected challenges that came with launching her business. 

Plus, if you’re looking to land paid speaking engagements or write a book this year, Joy reveals the top qualities she looks for in the clients she represents. And I think you’ll love when she talks about her love for improv comedy classes. Your message should land like a well-timed punchline. This episode with Joy will show you how.

Connect with Joy HERE. 

Buy Joy’s book HERE. 

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

As high-achieving entrepreneurs, we often struggle to prioritize the things that matter most to us. The word "no" just isn’t in our vocabulary! We feel like we have to be everything to everyone—and it leaves us feeling exhausted and burnt out. 

My guest today, Meaghan Murphy, has a radical yet simple approach to saying yes to what matters—all while having endless energy, a can-do attitude, and embracing the small and big moments of everyday life. 

In our conversation, Meaghan shares how to prioritize, set boundaries, and find those hidden pockets of time to recharge. And she’s got research in neuroscience and positive psychology to prove it. Plus, she reveals how businesses like yours can foster an engaging sense of community and belonging among their employees and customers. 

If you’re ready to start saying yes to what matters, you’ll love this conversation with Meaghan Murphy. 

Connect with Meaghan HERE. 

Buy Meaghan’s new book HERE. 

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

Taking action can feel like the scariest part of setting goals. It requires risk, stepping outside your comfort zone, and refusing to give in to the looming threat of failure. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to the final step in my goal-setting process: Drive it!  

In today’s episode, I’m going to teach you my secret superpower for achieving more goals in less time. Hint: it’s breaking your goals down into small, bite-size action steps. If you can’t break down your goals into small steps of action, you will not move closer to achieving them. That’s why creating daily action steps is so important to your success—and today, I’m going to show you how. 

Plus, make sure to listen to the end to hear a special announcement I can’t wait to share with you. 

Download your exclusive goal-setting free PDF HERE.

Download “5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Costing You Valuable Time & Money” free PDF HERE. 

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

Is there a secret sauce to scaling a business? Well…my guest today, Antoinette Finizio, has done it over and over again. And I think how simple her secret is might surprise you. 

A lot of business owners are afraid to scale, because they think they’ll never be able to keep the same level of personalized service. But with over 60 locations across North Carolina and Virginia, Antoinette and her team have proven that all wrong. 

As the Chief Administrative Officer at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, Antoinette has over 20 years of experience building and expanding medical and dental offices. Today Antoinette shares her strategy for facing the challenges that come from massive and quick growth—all while managing daily operations. Plus, the importance of investing and developing your team while giving back to your local community. So many words of wisdom from Antoinette. I think you’ll love this episode!

As a special bonus, Antoinette is giving our listeners her personal email address to connect and invest in any other female leaders for free. Email her at: [email protected]

Learn more about Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry HERE. 

Download your exclusive goal-setting FREE PDF HERE.

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.

“I never thought I would own and run a business.” 

Yep, that’s straight from my guest today, Heather Adams. As founder and CEO of Choice Media & Communications, Heather never envisioned herself starting a business. But after getting laid off, Heather’s husband told her something she would never forget: “Don’t take your next step out of fear.” That changed everything. 

Today, Heather has played an instrumental role in launching more than 100 New York Times bestsellers and has secured clients' coverage in a host of major, elite national media. In our conversation, Heather reveals how she’s been able to prioritize her family while still running a thriving business and how to create your own “board of investors.” Plus, she shares how to nail down who your ideal customer is and the #1 factor consumers are basing their buying decisions on (listen to find out!). 

If you’re ready to get your message out to the right people in the right way, this episode for you. 

Connect with Heather HERE. 

Download your exclusive goal-setting FREE PDF HERE.

Buy your copy of Cindy’s new book, More Than a Bag, HERE. 

For daily leadership + business tips, follow Cindy on Instagram HERE.