Lynsi Lewis is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, an acupuncturist, an herbalist and a yoga teacher who practices out of San Diego, CA.  Growing up in small town Alabama, she assumed the only way to help heal people was through traditional medicine. When she discovered holistic and to us Westerners, alternative medicine, it was a game changer.  On this episode we talk about healthcare in America, the not discussed enough women’s reproductive health, the continuing to be discovered by scientific benefits of acupuncture PLUS how to be your fully expressed self.

Jade Baptiste radiates positivity the moment she walks into a room. Her YouTube channel, Jaded Journey, is both hilarious and deeply vulnerable as she documents her health and fitness transformation. But Jade’s story isn’t just about weight loss — it’s about courage, consistency, and choosing to live without fear. Working two jobs as a nurse while going back to school, Jade has committed to making her health journey stick, even when family dinners and Southern comfort food test her resolve. She talks about why fear held her back for so long, what shifted this year, and how the support of her growing audience fuels her progress. Her openness is inspiring thousands, but most importantly, it’s reshaped how she sees herself.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Jade Baptiste and the start of Jaded Journey

02:34 Declaring a fear-free year

05:10 Life before the commitment to change

07:45 The turning point for health and fitness

10:15 Balancing nursing school and two jobs

12:50 Family, culture, and staying true to goals

15:30 Lessons in consistency and discipline

18:19 The “what if you don’t quit” mindset

21:00 Navigating temptation and social situations

24:20 How YouTube accountability changed everything

27:45 The role of vulnerability in connection

30:15 Building a supportive community online

34:00 One person’s power to inspire

38:20 Advice for starting your own journey

41:00 What powerful means to Jade

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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Jade is incredible. When she walks into a room you are instantly greeted with a huge beautiful smile and she radiates positivity.  It’s no surprise to me that her YouTube channel Jaded Journey which is both hilarious and vulnerable as she shares her life focusing on her health and fitness progress is blowing up.  She shares with her audience to keep herself accountable all while going to school and working two jobs as a nurse. On this episode she shares why this time her commitment to health and fitness is sticking, how she stays true to her commitments while both living in the fried food south and expected at Haitian family dinners, PLUS the impact her audience has had on her journey.

Courtney Evors is living proof that you can do it all. She’s a Senior Project Manager in footwear, a competitive powerlifter, a holistic life and nutrition coach, and the founder of her own granola business, Courtney’s Kitchen. Originally from the U.S. and now living in Germany, Courtney has built a life that blends high performance, travel, and passion projects. From competing on the world stage to championing female athletes, she shares her perspective on making time for what matters, turning bold ideas into reality, and refusing to let limits define you.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Courtney Evors: Powerlifter, entrepreneur, and global citizen

01:30 From the U.S. to Germany: Building a life abroad

04:15 Career journey in footwear and project management

07:50 Discovering CrossFit and stepping into competition

12:05 How powerlifting became a passion

16:20 Balancing corporate life with elite athletic training

20:40 Launching Courtney’s Kitchen granola business

25:15 Nutrition and holistic life coaching insights

30:10 Travel, competitions, and managing a full schedule

35:00 Advocating for female athletes in sports and business

40:25 Lessons from starting and scaling multiple ventures

45:10 The mindset that makes “doing it all” possible

50:00 Finding rest and recovery as a high performer

54:15 Courtney’s advice for chasing big goals

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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Courtney is a Senior Project Manager at adidas working in footwear, a competitive powerlifter, a nutrition holistic life coach and has launched a granola business.  She’s doing all of this as an American living in Germany just outside of Nurnberg with her boyfriend and dog. Hear how she does it all while traveling the world for work and competitions.  On this episode she shares her tips for how there are no limits to what you can do or take on and what it means to be and speak up for female athletes.

Victoria Varon has built a life that blends passion, purpose, and leadership. She’s a mother, wife, real estate business owner, founding president of Elevate Leadership Community, co-founder of Transformational Tribe Experience, and president of the Porsche Club of San Diego. Her mission? To create spaces where people reconnect with their true selves, embrace self-love, and move toward their version of bliss. In our conversation, Victoria shares her journey from a childhood spent across the globe to discovering transformational work, why she believes service is the key to fulfillment, and how she’s helping others break through barriers around body, beauty, and balance.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Victoria Varon

01:15 Growing up around the world

04:20 Lessons from a global childhood

08:24 “We’re all one” – embracing connection

12:10 Discovering transformational work

16:59 Finding purpose through service

20:40 Founding Elevate Leadership Community

25:30 Creating the Transformational Tribe Experience

30:15 Breakthroughs around body, beauty, and balance

36:05 Living with no fault, no blame, no guilt, no shame

40:50 The mission to empower women

45:30 Porsche Club leadership and community building

50:00 Self-acceptance as a path to being unstoppable

55:15 Tools for personal growth and leadership

01:02:00 How to get involved with Victoria’s work

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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Victoria is what you expect when you think of “powerful lady”. She’s a mother, she’s a wife, she owns a real estate company with her husband, she’s the founding president of Elevate Leadership Community and she’s a co-founder of Transformational Tribe Experience, plus she’s the president of the Porsche Club of the San Diego Area. What?!? How does one person have this much time to be such a contribution to the world? Well, you’re going to find out on this episode. Victoria is one of the most amazing, compassionate and powerful women I’ve had the chance to interview of this podcast and that’s saying a lot considering who we have as amazing guests and our ambassadors around the world. On this episode we’ll talk about why she got involved in transformational work, why compassion and helping people find their bliss is her mission and how she found that, and also what she still works on herself. 

Jenna Boutin Adamo is a wife, mother & one of my best friends.  She’s a firecracker, she’s wicked smart, and an everyday social justice warrior.  On this episode she shares how she found career fulfillment in the last place she thought possible, why we need everyone to speak up for what you believe in, and why breast feeding is for the birds.  Also super exciting and as promised - we dive into all the different types of insurance you need and the ones you can ignore.

Jenna Boutin Adamo is a wife, mother of two young boys, and one of Kara’s closest friends. She’s a firecracker with a quick wit, a big heart, and a commitment to speaking up for what’s right even when it’s uncomfortable. Over her 16 years in the same insurance company, she’s built a career she never expected to love, proving that fulfillment can show up in unexpected places. In this conversation, Jenna opens up about life as a working mom, the messy realities of breastfeeding, and why maintaining your integrity in any competitive field is a victory worth fighting for. You’ll hear the friendships, laughter, and occasional sass that make Jenna unforgettable, along with practical advice on the insurance you really need and the ones you can skip.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Jenna Adamo: Mom, wife, friend, and insurance pro

01:15 Growing up in Maine and early influences

04:20 College life at Clark University

07:10 First steps into the insurance industry

10:45 Finding unexpected career fulfillment

13:20 Speaking up for what you believe in

16:15 Lessons from 16 years in one company

18:40 Balancing motherhood and career demands

21:30 The realities of breastfeeding and going back to work

24:50 Why integrity matters in competitive industries

28:15 Travel stories: New Zealand and Costa Rica

31:00 Favorite traditions, from LL Bean to Nantucket Reds

33:45 Insurance essentials: what you need, what you don’t

37:20 Navigating personal and business coverage

40:15 Advice for building a purpose-driven career

43:30 Humor, friendship, and finding your people

46:00 Final thoughts and takeaways from Jenna

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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Meredith Burkholder didn’t just move abroad—she built a life and a business from the ground up in a city where she didn’t speak the language and didn’t know a soul. As the CEO, Founder, and Director of Webfest Berlin, she’s championing short-form storytelling and creating a platform where creators from around the world connect, collaborate, and get their work seen. In this conversation, we talk about her journey from Texas to Switzerland to Berlin, the leap of faith it takes to start over, and the mindset that makes it possible to keep chasing possibilities even when fear is loud. Meredith’s story is proof that trusting yourself, building community, and taking bold action can transform not just your career—but your life.

Chapters

00:00 Taking the leap: Moving abroad without a plan

02:10 From Texas to New York to Europe

04:25 Discovering the world of short-form series

07:40 Launching Webfest Berlin

10:15 Building a creative community from scratch

13:00 Navigating cultural differences and language barriers

15:30 Lessons from producing around the world

18:15 Gender parity in the festival world

21:00 How Webfest Berlin impacts creators’ careers

24:20 The mindset that keeps her moving forward

27:00 Balancing vision and adaptability

30:15 Life lessons from risk-taking

33:45 What’s next for Meredith and Webfest Berlin

36:10 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and creators

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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