Monique “Mo” Figueiredo never planned to be an entrepreneur, but her passion for composting turned into CompostableLA, a thriving community-based composting company. She’s on a mission to change how Los Angeles handles food waste. She wants to show that composting isn’t just good for the planet, it’s essential for food sovereignty, environmental justice, and economic health.

Mo shares why waste is a human invention, how composting can restore farmable soil, and why growing your own food should be a right, not a privilege. She explains how her work connects climate solutions to community resilience, and offers practical steps for reducing waste at home. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to reimagine how we handle resources and build a more sustainable future.

Chapters:

00:00 – From Sustainability Student to Compost Entrepreneur

05:40 – Why Sorting Is the Key to Reducing Contamination

06:57 – Composting as the Most Accessible Climate Solution

09:06 – Seeing Waste as a Resource, Not Trash

14:40 – How Current Agriculture Threatens Our Soil Supply

18:00 – Farmers Farm Soil, Not Just Food

22:00 – Why Growing Your Own Food Is a Human Right

28:32 – Learning from Leaders at Soul Fire Farm

33:00 – Composting as a Tool for Environmental Justice

38:00 – The Role of Community Composters in Local Change

42:00 – How to Start Composting at Home or in Your Neighborhood

47:00 – Building Economic Health Through Resource Recovery

52:08 – Redefining Power and Leadership in Sustainability

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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Anna Olinova is a graphic designer, mental health counselor in training, and social justice activist who is merging her skills to create a career that makes an impact. From immigrating to the U.S. from Russia to building a design business that reflects her values, Anna has always asked “Why?” and pushed for better solutions. She shares how her passion for racial and social justice led her to pursue art therapy, the challenges and opportunities of blending creativity with activism, and the moments that shaped her perspective on community and healing. This is a conversation about finding your voice, creating work that matters, and staying grounded while working toward change.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why Asking “Why” Led to a Career Pivot

04:55 – Learning to See the Gaps in Design and Process

09:00 – How StrengthsFinder Revealed Her Superpowers

16:17 – Immigration, Identity, and Belonging

23:56 – Teaching Art and Discovering a New Calling

33:00 – The Intersection of Social Justice and Mental Health

38:00 – Decolonizing the Practice of Therapy

46:54 – Reflections on the Human Condition

52:00 – Rethinking What It Means to Be a “Powerful Lady”

58:00 – Balancing Perfectionism, Urgency, and Rest

1:02:02 – Measuring Progress and Impact Over Time

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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Daphne Littlebear’s path from early childhood education to pursuing her doctorate has been driven by one goal: to empower Indigenous communities through knowledge. As a leader in data sovereignty and education reform, she’s working to ensure Indigenous students not only have access to education, but that their cultural perspectives are respected and integrated into the learning process. Her work challenges outdated systems, champions representation, and proves how data can be a powerful tool for change.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Daphne Littlebear

01:20 The role of education in Indigenous communities

03:15 Why representation in leadership matters

05:00 What data sovereignty means for Native nations

07:30 Building culturally responsive education systems

09:45 Lessons from early childhood education

12:00 The challenges facing Indigenous students today

14:10 Using data to influence policy change

16:15 Navigating graduate studies as an Indigenous woman

18:40 The importance of community engagement in research

21:00 Success stories from education initiatives

23:15 How cultural traditions shape learning

25:30 Creating space for Indigenous voices in academia

27:45 Advice for aspiring advocates and educators

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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Caitlyn Rose Clark is an executive leadership coach and public speaker who transforms her personal experiences (including surviving sexual assault) into tools for leadership, accountability, and empowerment. She works in her family’s coaching business, tours the U.S. speaking on sexual assault, and helps leaders step fully into their power without sacrificing authenticity. Caitlyn shares how accountability is the opposite of blame, why trusting others accelerates growth, and the practices that have shaped her resilience, from plant medicine to human design. Her story is a reminder that your lived experiences can become your greatest superpower when you choose to use them to lead, heal, and inspire.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why Caitlyn Rose Clark Became a Speaker on Sexual Assault

08:07 – Challenging the Myth That Coaches Are Immune from Struggle

09:23 – Knowing She Was Meant to Share Her Story

09:38 – Gratitude in the Wake of Tragedy

15:54 – The Difference Between Accountability and Blame

18:53 – Taking Accountability Without Seeking Approval

25:00 – How Leadership Shifts When You Hold Yourself Accountable

32:00 – Choosing Authenticity Over Approval

38:00 – Practices That Build Trust and Resilience

40:47 – Behind the Scenes of Coaching in a Family Business

48:10 – Social Media Voices Who Inspire Her Work

54:00 – Exploring Human Design, Astrology, and Personality Tools

1:09:00 – Why Trust Impacts Speed, Cost, and Performance

1:14:30 – Quotes That Guide Her Leadership

1:17:16 – Support for Survivors 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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Kara talks with Jenna Haefelin, founder of SPIFF, a luxury home organizing and clean living company based in New York. Jenna shares how she turned her lifelong passion for cleaning and organizing into a thriving business serving celebrity and high-end clients. We discuss the psychology of clutter, why sustainable and stylish solutions matter, and how organization transforms not just your space but your mindset. Jenna opens up about setting boundaries, building a dream team, and creating systems that free up time for what matters most. You’ll also learn how to start thinking differently about your stuff, the benefits of eco-friendly materials, and why investing in professional organizing is an investment in your quality of life.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Jenna Haefelin

02:00 - Turning a Passion for Cleaning into a Career

05:30 - Breaking Into the Luxury Organizing Market

09:00 - The Psychology of Clutter and Its Impact

13:00 - Boundaries, Dream Clients, and Celebrity Work

18:00 - Sustainable, Stylish Solutions for Every Space

22:00 - Building and Leading a Skilled Team

27:00 - Social Media, Branding, and Business Growth

33:00 - Expanding SPIFF and Future Goals

37:00 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

43:00 - Why Organization Is an Investment in Your Well-Being

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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Powerful Ladies and Women of Type joined forces for a live event: How to Be Creative, Successful & Fabulous. Hosted by Kara Duffy, the conversation brought together three powerhouse creatives (Devon Blow, Jess Goldsmith, and Elizabeth McGarry) who are proof that the “starving artist” myth needs to go. From fashion design to graphic design to art direction, each panelist has built a thriving business doing what they love. Together, they share their real-world experiences of turning creativity into a career, why being in business doesn’t have to be boring, and how embracing your unique style can be your biggest competitive advantage. This is an inside look at what it really takes to merge passion, artistry, and entrepreneurship.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Women of Type x Powerful Ladies event

02:15 The myth of the starving artist

05:40 Building a sustainable creative career

09:10 Panelist introductions: Devon Blow, Jess Goldsmith, Elizabeth McGarry

12:25 Balancing artistry and business strategy

16:00 Overcoming creative career challenges

20:10 How personal style fuels professional success

25:35 Making money while staying true to your art

30:50 Lessons from fashion, design, and art direction

36:15 Collaboration over competition in the creative world

42:00 Staying inspired and avoiding burnout

48:20 Marketing yourself as a creative entrepreneur

54:15 Redefining success in creative industries

01:00:30 Final advice for aspiring creative professionals

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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Farrah Haidar and Hala Yassine know what it takes to lead, scale, and sell companies... and they’re not doing it the way they were told they had to. With roots in Lebanon and Syria, they’ve navigated burnout, imposter syndrome, and bias to build brands that reflect who they are and what they stand for. This episode is a real talk on what happens after a major exit, how to choose the right people to build with, and why purpose still matters when you're trying to grow. If you've been wondering how to lead without losing yourself, these two have lived it.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Farrah and Hala

01:15 Redefining leadership through lived experience

03:30 Why burnout changed everything

05:45 From culture shock to community building

07:30 The myth of the solo founder

09:00 Lessons from launching and selling companies

11:45 Staying grounded while scaling fast

14:15 What they wish more founders talked about

16:45 Building with purpose over ego

19:00 Arab representation in entrepreneurship

21:00 Choosing values over hype

23:30 Advice for staying true to your mission

26:00 What powerful means to Farrah and Hala

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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Alicia Adamson (author of Walking In Your Truth, speaker, consultant, and founder of The Young Black Women’s Society) shares how truth and freedom have guided her life’s work. From navigating corporate America as a young Black woman to building a thriving membership-based nonprofit, Alicia opens up about leadership, resilience, and creating spaces where women feel empowered to reach their infinite possibilities. She shares how forgiveness became her superpower, the role journaling plays in self-growth, and why embracing vulnerability and softness can be powerful acts of leadership. Alicia also talks about the courage it takes to let go when a mission is complete, and how to build a circle of women you can trust. Whether you’re starting a nonprofit, writing your first book, or looking for tools to walk in your own truth, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical wisdom.

Chapters:

00:00 – Alicia Adamson on Creating Spaces for Women’s Empowerment

02:23 – Founding The Young Black Women’s Society at 23

04:00 – Navigating Corporate America as a Young Black Woman

08:00 – Building a Membership-Based Nonprofit That Lasts

10:00 – Lessons in Leadership and Accountability

12:00 – Why Forgiveness is Alicia Adamson’s Superpower

13:45 – Walking In Your Truth . The Story Behind the Book

15:00 – How Journaling Unlocks Self-Growth and Clarity

17:00 – Releasing What Holds You Back to Find Freedom

21:00 – Embracing Softness and Vulnerability as Strengths

22:30 – Building a Circle of Women You Can Trust

24:00 – Letting Go When a Mission Has Been Fulfilled

28:00 – The Work with Alicia Adamson — What’s 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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Erin Carey watched one sailing documentary and decided to change her family’s life. She went from a government job and a house in the Australian suburbs to buying a boat sight unseen, and now lives full time on the ocean while running Roam Generation, her global PR agency for travel, leisure, and luxury brands. This episode dives into how Erin and her husband made the leap, how they saved $85K in under two years, and what it takes to run a successful business while homeschooling three kids and navigating international waters. She shares the realities of boat life (it’s not all sunset views), why you don’t need to have it all figured out to start, and how living intentionally changes everything. For anyone dreaming of ditching “normal” for something bigger, whether it’s digital nomad life, remote work, or just a better daily routine, Erin’s story proves it’s possible. You just have to start.

Chapters:

00:00 – Erin Carey on Living and Working Full-Time on a Boat

02:00 – Launching a PR Business While Sailing the Caribbean

06:00 – Finding Clients Who Embrace Remote, Nomadic Living

09:00 – Life Before the Boat: 9-to-5, Mortgage, Routine

10:40 – The Netflix Documentary That Changed Everything

13:00 – Signs, Serendipity, and Saying Yes Anyway

15:00 – Saying No to Ordinary: What Happens When You Choose More

16:00 – Buying a Boat Without Knowing How to Sail

18:00 – The Hidden Costs and Tradeoffs of Boat Life

20:00 – Swapping Roles: Erin Becomes the Breadwinner

23:00 – Staying in It When It Gets Hard

25:00 – Is It Time to Stop or Just Time to Pivot?

28:00 – The Big Crazy Dreams Don’t Feel Crazy Anymore

29:30 – Managing Family Pushback and Doubts

33:00 – Raising Resilient, Resourceful Kids on the Water

35:00 – How Erin Redefines Freedom and Success

36:00 – What 8-Year-Old Erin Would Have Thought

37:00 – Why Role Models Don’t Have to Be Famous

39:00 – Erin on Real Power, Confidence, and Owning Your Path

45:00 – The Blueprint: How to Reverse Engineer a Big Leap

50:00 – How Erin Made Remote Work Actually Work

51:00 – Simple Internet Setup That Keeps Her Business Running

53:00 – A Typical Day on the Boat with Kids and Clients

57:00 – Why She Chooses to Keep Working

59:00 – What’s Next After the Dream Comes True?

60:00 – Daily Mantras and Favorite Quotes That Keep Her Going

62:00 – How to Connect with Erin and Follow the Journey

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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Kimjera Whittington, founder of Evolve Global Marketing, shows how the right words can double your sales and transform your business. She breaks down the storytelling framework she’s used to help brands worldwide cut through noise, connect with the right customers, and close deals faster. From identifying what’s really holding your sales back to crafting a message that builds instant trust, Kimjera shares the exact principles that turn browsers into buyers. She also opens up about running her agency while traveling the world, why creative freedom is a business advantage, and how to balance ambition with the life you actually want.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why Storytelling Is the Fastest Path to Sales

02:50 – Seeing the Gaps in Your Marketing Message

05:00 – Fixing Common Mistakes That Keep Sales Stuck

08:00 – Clarity Over Cleverness: The Key to Connection

10:00 – The Framework That Transforms a Brand’s Growth

14:00 – Running a Marketing Agency from Anywhere in the World

18:00 – How Travel Fuels Creativity and Business Innovation

21:00 – Working with Clients Across Industries and Borders

25:30 – Balancing Family, Freedom, and Growth

29:00 – Keeping Creativity High While Traveling Full-Time

33:00 – The Power of Words in Building Trust

38:00 – Selling Faster by Speaking Your Customer’s Language

42:00 – Storytelling Tools and Resources That Work

46:00 – The Mindset That Keeps You Ahead of the Competition

50:00 – What’s Next for Evolve Global Marketing

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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