Ryann Gaspara’s career began in the world of weddings, but she quickly realized her skills in design, logistics, and client care could take her much further. What started as helping couples create unforgettable celebrations evolved into a thriving corporate gifting and luxury hotel amenities business with high-profile clients. Ryann shares the moments that shaped her journey: the leap from stable work to entrepreneurship, the trial-and-error of new product lines, and the mindset shifts that made growth possible. You’ll hear how she built a business rooted in creativity and service, what she’s learned about selling to discerning clients, and why trusting your instincts is often the most important move you can make.

Chapters:

00:00 From weddings to corporate gifting

01:15 Building skills that transfer to new industries

03:00 Creating luxury hotel amenities clients love

05:10 Lessons from leaving a “safe” career

07:00 Navigating uncertainty in business growth

09:30 How to spot the right opportunity to pivot

11:15 Staying true to your values in every offer

13:20 Building client relationships that last

15:00 Expanding product lines with intention

17:10 What big business pivots taught her

19:30 Balancing creativity and profitability

21:00 The role of community and mentorship

23:15 Redefining success as an entrepreneur

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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Most of us think about movement in terms of workouts, sports, or dance classes. But Bry Zaragoza sees it differently. As a movement and mobility specialist, she helps people understand how their bodies are designed to move & how to move for life. From years as a dancer to working with clients of all ages, Bry has learned that small, intentional changes can prevent injury, improve performance, and make you feel more at home in your own skin. This conversation explores how to build a better relationship with your body, why mobility matters more than you think, and the simple shifts you can start making today.

Chapters

00:00 Rethinking movement and mobility

01:20 Bry’s journey from dancer to mobility specialist

03:15 What most people get wrong about stretching

05:00 How small changes can prevent big injuries

07:10 Building strength through better movement patterns

09:20 Why mobility is essential for everyday life

11:00 Working with clients of all ages and abilities

13:15 The role of posture in long-term health

15:30 Common movement mistakes and how to fix them

17:20 Training for longevity, not just performance

19:00 How to listen to what your body is telling you

21:15 Movement habits that pay off for decades

23:00 Why rest and recovery are part of mobility training

25:00 Bry’s advice for moving better starting today

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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Amber Amos has a knack for turning ideas into brands people can’t stop talking about. From music to fashion to lifestyle, she knows how to tap into culture and make it part of a brand’s DNA. In this conversation, she shares her journey from corporate marketing to running her own consultancy, what it really means to be a “brand whisperer,” and why creativity and strategy have to work hand in hand. We talk about the power of community, how to keep your vision intact when working with big names, and the mindset that keeps her work fresh and relevant.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Amber Amos

01:20 From corporate life to entrepreneurship

04:10 Defining the “brand whisperer” approach

07:00 Lessons from working with major brands

10:15 The role of culture in brand building

13:20 Balancing creativity with business strategy

16:45 Why community matters in branding

19:10 Staying true to your vision with big partners

22:00 How to keep ideas fresh over time

25:15 Mistakes brands make when chasing trends

28:30 Building long-term brand loyalty

31:00 The future of brand storytelling

34:00 Personal routines that fuel creativity

37:00 Advice for aspiring brand builders

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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Ali Owens has lived through challenges that would break many - domestic abuse, disordered eating, and a long fight to reclaim her self-worth. Today, she’s an empowerment strategist, author of Bad Fat Person: A Reflection on Plus-Size Bodies in a Cookie-Cutter Culture, and a voice for women learning to trust themselves again. We talk about listening to your intuition, building real self-love, and creating a life that inspires you every day. She’s not speaking from theory. She’s speaking from experience, and she’s walking the talk.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Ali Owens

01:15 Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado

03:00 Life before the turning point

05:10 Surviving domestic abuse

08:30 The long road back to self-trust

11:00 Borderline anorexia and body image

13:20 Writing Bad Fat Person

15:10 The power of intuition

18:00 Learning to speak up and set boundaries

20:45 Landmark and personal growth work

23:15 Building an empowerment strategy practice

26:30 Tools for grounding and self-connection

28:50 Redefining beauty and worth

31:15 Creating a purpose-led business

34:00 Advice for women starting their self-love 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.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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