Ginger Fatale (aka Kristen Crowe) is a licensed clinical counselor, board-certified dance movement therapist, and the founder of Soul on Fire Dance, a burlesque studio that helps adults reconnect with their bodies through movement, confidence, and community. In this episode of Powerful Ladies, Kara and Ginger dive into how somatic therapy and dance can heal what talk therapy alone can’t. They explore the power of embodied confidence, how to build safe, inclusive spaces, and what it really means to step into your voice as a change maker, entrepreneur, and self-made woman. This is a powerful conversation about leadership, creativity, redefining success, and being real-on stage, in business, and in life.

(1:49) Why Movement is a Key to Healing Trauma

(4:15) The Difference Between Talk Therapy and Dance Therapy

(6:00) Centering Queer and BIPOC Communities in Mental Health

(8:00) What Trauma-Informed Dance Spaces Really Offer

(10:30) Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn - And How to Recognize Them

(13:15) From Therapist to Burlesque Studio Founder

(15:00) Owning a Business and Leading with Purpoe

(17:45) Finding Your Voice and Standing Firm in Your Vision

(20:00) Creating Community Through Dance and Performance

(23:30) Redefining What It Means to Be Powerful

(25:45) Honest Communication vs. Sugarcoating

(30:00) Building Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Creative Spaces

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

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Mayly Tao, known as the Donut Princess of Los Angeles, is a brand consultant, author of An American Dream, With Sprinkles, and host of the podcast Short N’ Sweet. In this inspiring episode, she joins Kara to share how she transformed her family's 24-hour donut shop into a social media phenomenon and then used that platform to launch a multi-hyphenate career rooted in joy, service, and community. They talk about grief, burnout, and honoring her Cambodian refugee roots, as well as what it takes to show up authentically online. Mayly unpacks how she helps others tell their stories, build their brands, and reconnect with purpose, one bold move at a time.

This episode is packed with mindset coaching for women, female entrepreneur stories, and insights into personal development, leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.

(00:00) Growing Up in a 24-Hour Donut Shop

(03:00) Refugee Roots and Family Entrepreneurship

(05:00) From Communications Major to Social Media Pioneer

(07:00) Building DK’s Donuts Into a Global Brand

(10:00) Life After Selling the Shop: Identity, Grief, and Growth

(12:00) Writing Her Book: The American Dream, With Sprinkles

(14:00) Launching a Podcast to Uplift API and Women Leaders

(16:00) Mayly’s Philosophy on Taking Action and Seizing Moments

(19:00) Creating a Balanced Life After Burnout

(22:00) Her Digital Marketing Strategy for Modern Brands

(25:00) Why Storytelling and Community Matter More Than Algorithms

(28:00) Finding Joy in Work and Reconnecting With Inner Purpose

(30:00) Embracing the New Chapter and Staying Curious

(33:00) What Makes a Powerful Lady

(36:00) Mayly’s Manifestation List and How You Can Help

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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In this episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, Jeanne Carver shares how a devastating phone call about wool sales sparked her 25-year mission to revitalize American-made wool. Founder of Shaniko Wool Company, Jeanne’s story weaves together sustainability, entrepreneurship, and leadership in agriculture. She talks about creating new income streams for family ranchers, collaborating with brands like Ralph Lauren and Patagonia, and how regenerative ranching is transforming local economies and environmental impact.

This inspiring conversation dives into what it means to lead with purpose, take bold action, and stay committed even when the odds are stacked against you. Jeanne is redefining success in business and sustainability, and her story will motivate you to take the next step in your own purpose-driven career.

00:00 - The Global Shift That Changed Everything

03:00 - Losing the Wool Market and Choosing to Act

06:00 - From Athlete to Rancher: Where Tenacity Comes From

10:00 - Creating a New Market for American Wool

13:00 - Collaborating with Local Artisans and Textile Makers

16:00 - Why Regenerative Agriculture Matters for Climate Action

20:00 - Building a Community Around Purpose-Driven Work

23:00 - Ralph Lauren, Patagonia, and the Power of Partnerships

26:00 - The Birth of the Responsible Wool Standard

29:00 - How Jeanne’s Team Measures Positive Climate Impact

33:00 - The Business Case for Regenerative Ranching

38:00 - Building a Scalable Model for Sustainable Agriculture

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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What happens when you stop trying to make a broken system work and start building the life and business you really want? Hannah Jenkinson did just that. After years in the U.S. fashion world, she moved to Cusco, Peru, to create a sustainable knitwear brand on her own terms. In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to move abroad, build a purpose-driven fashion business from scratch, and partner with local women artisans to bring her designs to life. We talk about entrepreneurship, personal development for women, creative courage, mindset, and the power of redefining success on your own terms. Whether you're a designer, a change maker, or just someone dreaming of starting over, this conversation is full of inspiration and motivation.

00:00 Three missions: sustainability, community, craftsmanship

01:20 How a chance encounter led Hannah to Cusco

03:15 From Los Angeles burnout to Peruvian purpose

05:00 Starting a business abroad without speaking the language

07:00 The richness of Peru’s artisan culture

10:15 From Parsons to launching her own brand

13:00 The high of a first sale-and the rollercoaster that follows

14:20 The challenge of visibility for small fashion brands

16:00 What sustainability actually looks like in practice

18:40 Made-to-order vs. fast fashion

20:15 What’s broken in the global fashion industry

21:45 Could 8-year-old Hannah have imagined this life?

23:10 The cost of being far from family

25:00 Building community and self-care as an expat entrepreneur

27:00 What does powerful really mean?

28:45 Surprising herself with her own tenacity

30:00 Why there's no perfect movie about this kind of leap

34:00 What balance really looks like in Cusco

35:30 Letting go of the life others expected

40:30 What she needs now: partnership, funding, and next steps

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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What if your marketing strategy wasn’t just about selling products but building authentic relationships? Sanaz Dizaj Parham, Brand Director at Axel Arigato, joins Kara to share how community-first marketing has helped turn a Swedish streetwear startup into a global phenomenon. From growing up between cultures to becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Sanaz shares what it means to lead with intention, claim your space, and step into your own power. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, mindset, personal development for women, and building purpose-driven brands that stand out by standing for something. We talk about branding, self-made women, redefining success, career development, and why women entrepreneurs and creatives need to stop playing small.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Sanaz Dizaj Parham and her journey to Axel Arigato

01:20 Life in Sweden and building a global brand

03:00 What a brand director actually does

04:00 Community-first marketing in fashion and streetwear

05:15 Growing up Iranian in a homogenous country

06:45 Building a brand from scratch without industry connections

08:00 Sustainability, values, and doing business differently

09:15 The power of events and customer feedback loops

10:45 Stepping into her voice as a thought leader

13:00 Balancing high-performance roles with purpose

14:45 Claiming space as a female entrepreneur

16:35 Getting featured in Forbes and Vogue

18:00 Leaving self-doubt behind and owning your story

20:00 Identity, creativity, and unlocking your potential

23:15 Being a third culture kid and developing a global mindset

26:00 What being powerful means to her now

28:00 Why your identity runs everything

30:00 What she’s manifesting next-and how you can help

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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What happens when you channel your grief into something beautiful and share it with the world? Claire Buckley did just that. After leaving her career in fashion marketing, she followed an unexpected path into painting full-time. Now, her ethereal, prism-like work resonates deeply with anyone who’s experienced loss, longing, or the quiet magic of everyday life. In this episode, we talk about making the leap into entrepreneurship, navigating self-doubt, how to price your work as an artist, and the real power of community and mindset. Claire shares how her art helps people connect with the other side, why marketing is just as important as talent, and what it actually looks like to build a creative, purpose-driven career in New York.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 From fashion marketing to full-time artist

01:00 Painting as escape and unexpected success

02:45 Leaving a startup job during the pandemic

04:50 Selling her first pieces and finding the courage to leap

06:20 Balancing creativity with financial pressure

08:00 Using marketing skills to build her brand

10:15 Why artists must learn to self-promote

11:45 “I’ve always been slightly delusional”

13:00 The shifting art scene in New York

14:30 Making work about grief and spiritual connection

16:00 Receiving daily messages from people who’ve lost someone

17:30 Her painting process: no plans, just feeling

19:00 Gallery representation vs. doing it yourself

20:00 Pricing artwork and claiming your value

21:30 The role of community and creative friendships

23:00 How traveling (and skateboarding) influence her perspective

25:00 What she needs now: partnership, brand deals, and expansion

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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What does it really take to create a workplace where people feel seen, safe, and motivated to lead? Chris Rollins is a keynote speaker, coach, and creator of The Ripple Effect Leader™ - a framework that helps teams become more human, more inclusive, and more effective. In this episode, Chris and Kara talk about leading with vulnerability, why emotional safety drives performance, and what it means to build a legacy that ripples beyond your role. Chris shares his personal story of growing up closeted, climbing the corporate ladder, and ultimately creating a coaching business that reflects his deepest values. If you're building a team, growing a business, or want to be a better leader, this conversation is full of insight, honesty, and real-life strategies that work.

Chapters

00:00 Why “bring your full self to work” isn’t enough

01:20 Balancing the CEO hat and the talent hat

03:00 Preparing for a talk like a competitive golfer

05:45 What corporate success doesn’t teach you

07:30 Creating mindset rituals to show up with power

09:10 Why coaching is critical for personal growth

11:00 The power of mentors and support systems

12:15 Understanding your ripple effect as a leader

13:45 What emotional safety really looks like

15:15 Leading with vulnerability and curiosity

17:30 Generational differences in leadership styles

19:00 Handling drama vs. creating real support

21:00 How sharing your story builds trust

23:00 Pivoting from corporate to purpose-driven work

25:15 Turning your biggest fear into your biggest asset

27:30 Creating inclusive space even in polarized environments

30:00 Facing resistance with curiosity, not combat

32:45 A story about secondhand discomfort and transformation

35:00 Tips for speaking up and owning your power

37:30 How sharing his story helped Chris become a stronger leader

40:00 What powerful means to Chris

42:30 Why “soft” skills are actually performance drivers

44:30 How avoiding hard conversations kills culture

46:00 From discomfort to courage: what ripple effects can you create?

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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Swimwear shopping is a nightmare for most women, but Hayley Segar decided to do something about it. She’s the founder of onewith swim, the first swimwear brand that fits like underwear. In this episode, she shares how she built a category-breaking fashion product from scratch, what really goes into launching a DTC brand, and why her mission is as much about confidence as it is about style. We talk about product development, founder resilience, women’s body image, and the emotional power of getting dressed. Hayley also opens up about what it takes to lead a brand on your own terms without losing yourself along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Why Hayley hated swimsuits (and decided to fix it)

02:00 The lightbulb moment: "What if swim fit like underwear?"

03:30 From idea to launch: 2.5 years of development

06:00 Production delays, anxiety, and startup scrappiness

08:00 The case for launching before it’s perfect

10:00 Hiring a technical designer vs. going to design school

11:30 Building a tiny but mighty team

13:00 Decision fatigue and founder energy management

16:00 Teaching your team how to think like you

17:00 Behind the seams: what makes onewith so technically complex

18:45 Learning the language of production and operations

20:00 What she’s most proud of: grit, polish, and showing up for women

21:45 Customer DMs that will make you cry

23:30 Helping women feel powerful in their own skin

25:00 How she keeps her customer service team connected to the impact

26:00 What “powerful ladies” means to her

29:00 Why she avoids making the brand about herself

33:00 Leading with transparency while holding boundaries

36:00 Growing faster than planned and how viral moments changed everything

38:00 Product-based business = future living

40:00 Stripping back distractions to focus on what matters

43:00 The one non-negotiable habit that made it past the velvet rope

45:30 Stress weight, movement, and founder self-care

48:30 “You can only do one project at a time”

50:00 Her steady power level-and why she owns it

52:30 What Hayley is manifesting next

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start creating a life that feels good to you every single day? Rainey Lancaster Hoag, an Apple+ marketer, content creator, and lifestyle entrepreneur, is doing just that. She joins Kara to talk about building a brand that celebrates beauty, intentionality, and joy in the everyday. They talk about how grief shifted her priorities, the inspiration behind her new fashion and lifestyle venture, and how she balances it all with a demanding job in entertainment. If you’ve ever wanted to start something of your own, get dressed just for the fun of it, or chase a creative dream, this conversation is packed with personal development, creativity, and real talk about redefining success.

Chapters:

00:00 Embracing creativity in a new city

02:50 Why adult friendships matter and how to make them

05:00 Creating beauty in everyday life

07:00 Bringing southern hospitality to modern lifestyle

09:00 What Rainey actually does at Apple+

10:45 Behind the scenes of Shrinking

13:00 Losing her brother and how grief changed her path

15:00 Saying yes to the whisper of her creative calling

17:45 Building a brand while working full-time

20:00 Her approach to content creation and consistency

22:00 Partnership, balance, and choosing joy

24:30 Making space for your passions

27:00 Why powerful doesn’t mean loud

30:00 Advice from female mentors and family

34:00 Dressing for joy, not for others

37:00 The Hillary Duff fan club story

40:30 Reconnecting with her younger self

42:00 Confidence, comparison, and doing it anyway

44:00 What she needs now: community, partnership, growth

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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What does it really mean to be both the producer and the talent? Event producer, musician, and Soho Works events manager Monique Siaw shares how she’s built a career out of bringing other people’s visions to life, while honoring her own. In this episode, she and Kara talk about music, identity, ambition, and what it takes to build spaces where real community and collaboration can thrive. Monique reflects on lessons from the gig economy, why she sets boundaries around her time and energy, and how she’s learning to take up space unapologetically. Whether you’re planning your next event or plotting your next chapter, Monique’s story is full of powerful reminders: rest is productive, your silence won’t protect you, and just because you’re free doesn’t mean you’re available.

Chapters:

00:00 When you're the producer vs. when you're the talent

01:30 What it means to really "handle business"

03:15 Producing her first events as a musician

05:30 The power of saying no and setting limits

07:00 What makes Soho Works different from Soho House

09:10 Helping entrepreneurs connect, grow, and collaborate

11:00 The NYC small business recovery landscape

13:00 What small business owners actually need

15:30 Music as an entry point and a healing force

18:00 Building a purpose-driven events career

21:00 How to protect your energy and your time

25:00 Leading with flexibility, curiosity, and connection

29:00 On being okay with shining brighter

31:00 The difference between fitting in and belonging

34:00 How Monique recharges (and sets boundaries)

40:00 What she’s calling in: women-centered spaces & creative collabs

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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