Monique Vizzerra has spent over 15 years in the skate and action sports world, building a career most people can only dream about. From working with top brands to fan-girling over skate legends, she’s created a life filled with friends, travel, and plenty of cannon balls on the weekend. She’s passionate about honoring the history of the sport, supporting the athletes who make it great, and keeping joy at the center of her hustle. In this conversation, we get into what it’s like to be a woman in the skate industry, why your “friend family” matters, and how to protect your time for the things that make you happiest. Monique’s story is a reminder that you get to choose how you spend your days, and make them count.

Chapters:

00:00 Building a career in skateboarding

02:15 Falling in love with action sports culture

05:30 The value of a “friend family”

08:10 Lessons from 15 years in the skate industry

11:20 Why honoring the sport’s history matters

14:00 Balancing work, fun, and personal priorities

16:45 Making time for cannon balls and weekends away

19:10 The hustle behind the scenes

22:00 Staying grounded while working with legends

25:15 How skateboarding shaped her life philosophy

28:00 Protecting your joy and your time

30:15 Advice for women breaking into male-dominated fields

33:00 The role of community in personal success

36:20 Choosing your own version of a 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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Gintel Gee’s path has been anything but ordinary. Raised in South Central Los Angeles in a family that valued both excellence and hustle, she learned early on the importance of curiosity, service, and joy. Today, she’s a standout in the world of UX design, breaking barriers of gender and race while bringing authenticity and wisdom to everything she does. We talk about discovering your path, saying yes before you feel ready, why real life’s ups and downs build confidence, and what it means to design a life and career you love. Packed with stories, insights, and a little Beyoncé, this episode is a masterclass in finding your lane and owning it.

Chapters:

00:00 Gintel’s South Central roots

02:10 Early lessons in hustle and excellence

04:20 Discovering UX design

07:00 Navigating male-dominated industries

09:15 Why being ready is a myth

12:05 Lessons from community and service work

15:10 The role of creativity in problem solving

18:30 Standing out as a woman of color in tech

21:15 Designing your career with intention

24:40 Real talk on confidence and vulnerability

27:00 How to keep learning and evolving

29:15 Saying yes before you have the plan

32:00 The Beyoncé factor in self-belief

34:50 Balancing ambition with joy

37:10 Advice for creating your 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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Adeline Perez Bondu has built a life that spans continents, careers, and passions. Born in France, she’s lived in Japan, Switzerland, Germany, and now Spain, where she balances a marketing career with teaching yoga and developing her empowerment business. Her journey is a masterclass in following curiosity, pushing through fear, and saying yes to experiences that expand your world. From scuba diving in Australia to leading body image workshops in Barcelona, Adeline’s choices reflect a commitment to living with purpose and connection. We talk about navigating big transitions, creating work that feeds your soul, and why being of service changes everything.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Adeline Perez Bondu

01:15 From France to a life abroad

03:00 Lessons from living in Japan and Switzerland

05:10 Building a career in the luxury and sports industries

07:00 How yoga became a calling

09:15 Starting an empowerment-focused business

11:20 The power of saying yes when afraid

13:00 What travel teaches about resilience

15:15 Creating workshops that inspire change

17:00 Overcoming self-doubt and impostor syndrome

19:15 Finding balance between corporate work and passion projects

21:00 The role of service in personal fulfillment

23:10 Tools for managing stress and staying grounded

25:00 Advice for anyone ready to take a leap

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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Marhnelle and David Hibbard are the kind of couple who prove you really can have it all: a thriving business, a strong marriage, and a life built around purpose. As co-founders of Dialexis, they’ve spent decades coaching leaders and sales teams at companies like Apple, Xerox, and DuPont, helping them achieve breakthrough results. They’ve also co-authored bestselling books, traveled the world as speakers, and somehow managed to keep their personal life just as strong as their professional one. In this conversation, we talk about risk-taking, staying true to your vision, and how to “get clear” on what’s next. You’ll hear how they’ve navigated challenges, supported each other through growth, and built a life far beyond what either imagined.

Chapters:

00:00 Meeting Marhnelle & David Hibbard

01:30 The origin of Dialexis

03:10 Lessons from decades in sales leadership

05:45 What it means to “get clear”

08:15 Taking risks and stepping onto the skinny branch

10:40 How to lead with courage

13:05 Balancing business growth and personal life

15:20 The Canoe Theory and building strong teams

18:10 Letting go of distractions to reach your goals

21:30 How to keep learning and evolving together

24:15 The role of mentors in their journey

27:00 Selling their business and planning the next chapter

29:30 Advice for women stepping into leadership

32:15 Creating a legacy in work and 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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Renee Colvert has built a career around following her curiosity. It’s led her from musical theater stages to podcast studios, with a few unexpected detours along the way. As co-creator and co-host of Can I Pet Your Dog, she’s interviewed everyone from Lin-Manuel Miranda to fellow dog lovers across the globe. Alongside her four-legged sidekick Tugboat, Renee talks about the winding path that brought her here, the mentors and moments that shaped her, and how embracing joy has opened doors she never saw coming. This episode is full of stories about creativity, risk-taking, and letting your passions point the way.

Chapters:

00:00 From Colorado Springs to the big stage

02:15 Chasing musical theater dreams in NYC

05:30 Lessons from working theme parks and Broadway

08:00 Moving into writing and content creation

10:45 Becoming a podcast host

13:20 The story behind Can I Pet Your Dog

16:00 Landing Lin-Manuel Miranda as the first guest

18:30 Life with Tugboat the dog

21:00 Building community through podcasting

23:45 Mentors who shaped Renee’s career

26:10 How joy has guided every pivot

28:30 Overcoming self-doubt in competitive industries

31:15 The reality of creative entrepreneurship

34:00 Advice for pursuing your passion

36:30 The next chapter for Renee Colvert

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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