Ronda Brunson, known as Ms. B Credit Queen, is a licensed financial educator, certified credit counselor, and multi-entrepreneur on a mission to help people take control of their financial future. She sits on the national board of the National Association of Credit Counselors, runs her own financial firm, and still finds time to manage multiple businesses, including a travel company. Ronda shares her journey from debt collector to financial leader, why accountability is the foundation of wealth building, and how your relationship with money mirrors other parts of your life. She talks about building a strong credit profile, creating multiple income streams, and the mindset shifts that turn financial goals into reality. Her energy and insights are a reminder that when powerful women unite, the world takes notice.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Ronda Brunson, Ms. B Credit Queen

03:20 From Debt Collector to Credit Counselor

07:05 The Mindset Behind Building Wealth

10:40 Lessons from Early Career in Wireless Sales

14:15 Creating Multiple Income Streams

18:50 Serving on the National Association of Credit Counselors Board

23:30 Why Accountability Changes Everything

27:45 Building Your Credit Profile Step-by-Step

31:10 The Connection Between Money and Relationships

35:20 Starting a Travel Company and Expanding Her Empire

39:05 Influences from Dave Ramsey to Tony Robbins

43:50 Books That Changed Her Perspective

47:25 Advice for Taking Control of Your Financial Future

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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Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider are the co-hosts of Bitch Sesh: A Real Housewives Breakdown and two of the most versatile creatives in comedy. They’ve starred in hit shows like Black Monday, Marry Me, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and written for everything from Bride Wars to Saturday Night Live. As actors, writers, producers, directors, and comedians, they’ve built careers fueled by collaboration, friendship, and a willingness to embrace the ridiculous. They share how meeting at UCB Theater set the stage for years of creative partnership, why having a trusted collaborator changes everything, and the importance of saying yes to what makes you happy. From the behind-the-scenes magic of Bitch Sesh to their advice on celebrating wins and expecting miracles, Casey and Danielle prove that joy, humor, and community are essential to making great work, and loving the process.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Casey Wilson & Danielle Schneider

03:25 How They Met at UCB Theater

07:50 Building a Comedy Career Together

12:15 The Origin of Bitch Sesh

16:40 Writing for Film and TV, from Bride Wars to Black Monday

21:00 Creative Partnerships That Last

25:30 Why Real Housewives Joy is Real Joy

29:45 Balancing Acting, Writing, and Producing

34:20 The Power of Saying No

38:55 Advice for Handling Setbacks

42:10 The Role of Humor in Resilience

46:40 Celebrating Wins and Expecting Miracles

50:30 Projects on the Horizon

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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Sierra Katow is a stand-up comic, TV writer, producer, and host of the podcast Stay Podsitive. She started performing comedy at 16, went on to study computer science at Harvard, and returned to Los Angeles to build a career that blends sharp humor with thoughtful commentary. Sierra shares what it’s like to navigate the comedy world as a female Asian comic, the hustle of producing and performing across multiple platforms, and why she believes comedy is essential for building community and sparking change. She talks about the influences who inspire her, from her parents to Whoopi Goldberg, and how she’s learned to be brave, confident, and unapologetically herself on stage and off. Her journey is proof that humor isn’t just entertainment.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Sierra Katow

03:20 Starting Stand-Up at 16

07:45 Balancing Harvard and Comedy

12:05 From Computer Science to Comedy Writing

16:30 Landing a First Job on Take My Wife

20:15 The Hustle: Producing by Day, Performing by Night

24:40 Navigating the Industry as a Female Asian Comic

29:05 Handling Criticism and Random Comments

33:20 The Power of Community in Comedy

37:50 Influences from Whoopi Goldberg to Ali Wong

42:10 Staying Brave and Confident On Stage

46:30 Why Comedy is Essential in Good and Bad Times

51:00 Hosting the Stay Podsitive Podcast

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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Amy Rosoff Davis is a true rainmaker. An actor, celebrity fitness trainer, nutrition and wellness coach, lifestyle blogger, and multipreneur who’s mastered the art of creating the life she wants. From starting with one client to touring the world as Selena Gomez’s trainer, Amy has built a career rooted in passion, adaptability, and saying yes to new opportunities. She shares how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood, the power of surrounding yourself with driven and inspiring people, and why evolving is essential to happiness. Amy opens up about imposter syndrome, manifesting big dreams, and her belief that if you’re not lit up by what you’re doing, you’re just going through the motions. Her journey is a masterclass in self-belief, growth, and building a life that’s both successful and fulfilling.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Amy Rosoff Davis

03:40 From Ithaca to NYU to Los Angeles

07:15 Starting with One Client and Growing to Train Selena Gomez

11:30 Living Many Fitness Lives

15:20 Building a Multipreneur Career

19:10 Balancing Business and Motherhood

23:00 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

27:45 Why Manifestation Works

31:20 The Sister Wives Friendship Circle

35:40 Acting, Fitness, and Lifestyle Coaching

39:15 Influences from Oprah to Gabrielle Bernstein

43:50 Lessons from Theater and TV Work

47:25 Building a Life Around What Lights You Up

51:10 Books and Podcasts That Inspire

55:40 Advice for Designing Your Best Life

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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One month after our first “A Powerful Conversation About America: Racism,” Kara brings the panel back together to ask the urgent question: Has anything changed? This raw, unedited roundtable features Sharifah Hardie, Mikelle Drew, Chandra Gore, Kristen Fenrick, and Lauren Wilson as they share candid updates, lived experiences, and reflections on racism in America. From personal stories to systemic issues, the panel dives into what progress looks like, where it’s still missing, and what we can all do to be part of the solution. This conversation challenges, informs, and inspires - and it’s one to share widely with anyone committed to building a more just and equitable future.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Live Roundtable Introduction

03:15 Has Anything Changed Since Episode 1?

07:50 Personal Experiences Over the Past Month

12:40 Where Progress Is Happening

17:15 Ongoing Challenges in Communities and Systems

21:50 The Role of Social Media in Driving Awareness

26:10 Accountability in Business and Leadership

31:30 Educating the Next Generation

36:05 The Power of Sharing Stories

40:25 Concrete Steps for Individuals to Take

45:10 How to Keep the Momentum Going

50:40 Resources and Calls to Action

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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Mikelle Drew-Pellum is a fashion designer, educator, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. With a career that’s taken her from freelance designer to working with brands like Hanes, Champion, and C9, she’s now shaping the next generation of designers while running her own fashion education business. Mikelle shares her journey into the fashion industry, how she found her niche in activewear, and why she believes technology and smart buying will define fashion’s future. She talks about teaching digital fashion design, the realities of working in the industry, and how creatives can leverage technology to open new opportunities.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Mikelle Drew-Pellum

03:20 From University of Delaware to New York Fashion Scene

07:45 Building a Career in Activewear Design

12:15 Working with Hanes, C9, and Champion

16:37 The 2 A.M. Email That Changed Everything

20:25 From Freelance Designer to F.I.T. Professor

24:50 Launching a Fashion Education Business

29:30 Teaching Digital Design with Illustrator & Photoshop

33:40 Why Technology is Reshaping Fashion

37:15 Smart Buying and the Future of the Industry

41:05 Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Becoming

45:50 Why Conversations Create Change

50:15 Leveraging Technology for Creativity

54:20 Advice for Emerging Designers

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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Raiza Licea is an improv comedian, actor, podcaster, and activist making space for Latinx voices in comedy. As the co-creator and co-host of Spanish Aquí Presents, the first and only all-Latinx show at both Upright Citizens Brigade and Earwolf, she’s built platforms where representation isn’t just discussed, it’s celebrated. Born and raised in Miami in a Cuban family, Raiza shares how her heritage and hometown shaped her voice, why she’s passionate about opening doors for those coming up behind her, and the responsibility she feels to elevate underrepresented stories. She talks about the leap from Miami to Los Angeles, being the first bilingual Latina on a UCB Harold team, and how comedy, activism, basketball, and cats all intersect in her life. Her story is proof that showing up as your authentic self can inspire change (and laughter) at the same time.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Raiza Licea

03:25 Growing Up Cuban in Miami

07:50 Moving to Los Angeles to Pursue Comedy

11:30 Joining Upright Citizens Brigade and Breaking Ground

15:40 The Origins of Spanish Aquí Presents

19:55 Hosting the First All-Latinx Show at Earwolf

24:10 Why Representation in Comedy Matters

28:45 Balancing Activism and Humor

33:20 Being the First Bilingual Latina on a Harold Team

37:40 Influences from Shakira to Celia Cruz

42:15 Writing Her Own Show and Taking Creative Risks

46:40 Basketball, Cats, and Self-Care

50:20 Advice for Aspiring Creators and Performers

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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Paula Camarena worked for years in the tech world before answering the call to work for herself. Instead of starting a business from scratch, she explored franchise opportunities and found her perfect fit with Pillar to Post Home Inspectors. Today, she’s part of the 3% of women in her field, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry while serving her clients with the same care she gives to friends and family. Paula shares her journey from Silicon Valley to small business ownership, what it takes to choose the right franchise, and why balancing ambition with self-care matters. She talks about the women who inspire her, the lessons learned from her early career, and the tools and systems she uses to run her business efficiently. Her story is proof that when you care deeply about your work, your clients feel it.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Paula Camarena

03:15 Growing Up in California and Career Beginnings

07:45 Working in Tech at Cisco Systems

12:10 The Decision to Leave Corporate Life

16:25 Exploring Franchise Opportunities

20:15 Choosing Pillar to Post Home Inspectors

24:50 Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry

29:30 Balancing Business Growth and Personal Life

33:40 Tools and Apps That Keep Her Business Running

37:15 Lessons from Serving Clients Like Family

41:05 The Women Who Inspire Her

44:50 Advice for Aspiring Franchise Owners

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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Ellen Ho is a lifestyle multipreneur, actress, model, nonprofit founder, and world traveler who has visited more than 80 countries. She’s built a career that blends production, food and plant styling, photography, and global adventure into a life designed on her own terms. Ellen shares how growing up in a traditional Chinese household shaped her values, the pivotal “Eat, Pray, Love” trip that sparked her path to entrepreneurship, and why she once trekked Everest in sandals without Diamox. She talks about leading one of the largest people-of-color communities at Burning Man, balancing creative work with nonprofit leadership, and the lessons travel has taught her about resilience and connection. Her story is a masterclass in designing a life filled with purpose, creativity, and adventure.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Ellen Ho

03:15 Growing Up in a Traditional Chinese Household

07:40 Discovering a Love for Travel and Culture

11:20 From Corporate Life to Creative Entrepreneurship

15:35 The “Eat, Pray, Love” Trip That Changed Everything

19:50 Building a Career as a Lifestyle Multipreneur

24:05 Food and Plant Styling, Photography, and Production

28:15 Leading One of the Largest People-of-Color Communities at Burning Man

32:40 Trekking Everest in Sandals Without Diamox

36:55 Lessons from Visiting Over 80 Countries

41:10 Balancing Business and Nonprofit Leadership

45:20 Creating a Life by Design, Not by Default

49:30 Advice for Blending Work and Adventure

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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Cameron Esposito is a stand-up comedian, actor, host of the Queery podcast, and bestselling author of Save Yourself. Known for her sharp wit and commitment to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, Cameron has built a career that blends humor, activism, and storytelling. She shares her journey from studying theology with plans to become a priest to finding her voice in comedy, and how her work continues to support and represent marginalized communities. Cameron talks about the leap from Boston to Chicago, creating spaces where people feel seen, and releasing her book during a pandemic.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Cameron Esposito

03:20 Growing Up in Chicago and Catholic School Life

07:45 Studying Theology and English in College

12:10 Early Jobs in Social Work and Education

16:25 Discovering Comedy and Performing at Night

20:40 Moving to Chicago and Building a Stand-Up Career

24:55 Creating the Queery Podcast

29:15 Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices in Media

33:30 Writing and Releasing Save Yourself During Quarantine

37:50 Lessons from The Crown and The Handmaid’s Tale

42:15 Balancing Humor and Activism

46:40 Representation, Visibility, and Lesbian Day of Visibility

50:20 Advice for Anyone Carving Their Own Path

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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