Interior designer Anne Michaelsen Yahn joins Kara to talk about design, grief, resilience, and raising a family of entrepreneurs. From growing up in Newport Beach to running her business through personal tragedy, Anne shares how she found strength in creativity and community. They explore her approach to intentional design, the art of hosting, and how legacy and love show up in the spaces we live in. If you're reimagining your home, your business, or your life, this conversation is full of insight, beauty, and heart.

This episode explores interior design, female entrepreneurship, and building through resilience.

(00:00:00) - Introduction to Resiliency and Power

(00:06:09) - Facing Tragedy and Embracing Change

(00:07:47) - The Role of Community in Healing

(00:18:24) - Finding Love Again After Loss

(00:20:42) - The Impact of Travel on Design Perspective

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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Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal is a powerhouse attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Esse Law, a firm dedicated to helping women protect what they’ve built. She and Kara talk about designing a business that supports your life, not the other way around, and choosing love over hustle.

In this episode, she and Kara talk about the real work of entrepreneurship, navigating venture capital as a woman, rewriting success outside the hustle, and learning how to ask for what you want. From her music career to building a mission-driven law firm, Shaheen shares what it means to lead with integrity, protect your business, and stay connected to purpose.

This episode explores women in business, legal strategy for entrepreneurs, and the future of inclusive investing.

(00:00:03) - Introduction to Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal

(00:00:21) - Shaheen's Journey to Laguna Beach

(00:00:51) - Connecting Through Shared Experiences

(00:02:21) - Shaheen's Professional Background

(00:04:27) - The Impact of the Pandemic on Family

(00:08:31) - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs

(00:10:39) - Navigating Funding Challenges

(00:18:22) - The Transition from Music to Law

(00:26:54) - Building a Supportive Community

(00:37:48) - The Importance of Making the Ask

(00:51:55) - Shaheen's Vision for the 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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Goldie Chan is a branding expert, writer, keynote speaker, and founder of Warm Robots Agency. Known as the “Oprah of LinkedIn,” she joins Kara for a rich conversation on personal branding, introverted leadership, creativity in business, and what it takes to build an authentic digital presence. They explore everything from standing out in saturated spaces to surviving cancer, setting boundaries, and embracing being ‘uncool’ online. Goldie shares lessons from launching her agency, her LinkedIn Top Voice journey, and the power of branding for introverts. If you're thinking about how to show up, grow your platform, or build influence with purpose, this one’s for you.

(00:00:04) - Introduction to Goldie Chan and Her Journey

(00:00:51) - Navigating Cancer and Business Challenges

(00:02:26) - Finding Balance and Setting Boundaries

(00:06:59) - The Birth of Warm Robots Agency

(00:11:49) - Building Genuine Brand-Audience Relationships

(00:28:25) - Personal Branding for Introverts

(00:42:51) - Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

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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What does it really take to grow a business and brand with integrity, without selling out? In this episode, Kara talks with Staci Gray about building teams that thrive, the mistakes leaders often make, and what it means to lead with both clarity and compassion.

In this episode, I talk with Staci, founder of Organized to Scale, about how ambitious people get stuck, why systems like SOPs and checklists unlock freedom, and how embodying the person you need to be starts with organizing yourself first.

We unpack how overachievers often skip rest, how journaling your wins and worries builds self-trust, and why restoring your home base—your dinner table—is the secret to sustainable growth. If you’ve ever felt like your life or business was one giant game of whack-a-mole, this conversation will help you exhale, get real, and take aligned action.

(00:00:02) - Introduction to Wins and Worries

(00:00:23) - The Importance of Calendars in Life and Business

(00:03:59) - Staci Gray's Journey and Business Philosophy

(00:07:35) - Radical Self-Honesty and Journaling Process

(00:11:55) - Impact on Relationships and Home Life

(00:21:40) - Creating a Supportive Environment for Growth

(00:48:16) - Launching the Dinner Club for Connection

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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What happens when a professional equestrian, yacht captain, surfer, and environmentalist decides to start a skincare brand? You get Maddie Chapman, the founder of Live Sunny, a sustainable sunscreen line born from her own needs at sea. In this episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, host Kara Duffy talks with Maddie about her adventurous, purpose-driven life: competing in horse shows, navigating offshore yacht deliveries, and building a brand that protects your skin and the planet. They talk about risk-taking, balancing multiple passions, redefining success, and why being “full of yourself” isn’t a bad thing. Whether you’re building a product-based business, dreaming of digital nomad life, or simply craving more freedom, this is an episode about what it really looks like to design a life on your own terms.

Chapters:

(00:02:02) Why Maddie Chapman Created a Sustainable Skincare Brand

(00:05:04) Life at Sea: Sailing, Surfing, and Sun Exposure

(00:08:00) Getting Her Captain’s License and Leading Offshore Trips

(00:11:00) From Professional Equestrian to Female Founder

(00:13:00) How Meditation Supports Her Business Decisions

(00:15:00) Running a Skincare Brand While Traveling Full-Time

(00:17:00) Leadership Lessons from Sailing and Horseback Riding

(00:20:00) Surfing Remote Spots and Building a Life Outdoors

(00:23:00) Finding Confidence as a Woman in Business

(00:27:00) What Makes Live Sunny Skincare Unique

(00:32:00) How the Community Can Support Live Sunny’s Mission

(00:36:00) Long-Term Vision for Skincare, Sustainability, 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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Michelle Garabito was stuck in burnout until one bold decision changed everything. Today she runs a travel business from wherever she wants and helps other women do the same. In this episode, Kara and Michelle talk about building a freedom-based business, what it really means to leave corporate, and how to design a life around joy, rest, and curiosity. They also get into solo travel, self-worth, and why community is everything when you’re forging your own path.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone exploring location independence, passive income, or values-based travel and business.

00:00 – Michelle Garabito’s Digital Nomad Journey

03:00 – How Losing Her Job Led to Remote Entrepreneurship

07:00 – Building an Online Business from Anywhere

11:00 – Time Management and Boundaries as a Digital Nomad

15:00 – Travel Tips for Women Working Abroad

20:00 – How Luxe Nomads Helps You Work from Anywhere

24:00 – The Best Countries for Remote Entrepreneurs

28:00 – Lifestyle Design and Building a Freedom-Based Career

32:00 – Investing in Women and Creating Wealth with Purpose

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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Cat Pope helps people dress like they already are the version of themselves they’re chasing. As a New York City fashion stylist, she knows style is more than surface. It’s strategy. In this episode, Kara and Cat talk about personal style as a tool for self-expression, career growth, and confidence. They explore how clothing choices affect your energy, how to find clarity in your closet, and why authenticity always wins.

This conversation is packed with insights on the business of fashion, building confidence, and why how you show up matters more than ever.

CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) The Transformative Power of Styling

(00:03:04) From Vogue to NYC Fashion Stylist

(00:10:46) How Style Impacts Confidence and Career Growth

(00:17:00) Behind the Scenes of Running a Fashion Styling Business

(00:23:00) Building a Business That Supports Life and Family

(00:29:50) Styling for All Body Types and Client Needs

(00:33:30) Leadership, Loyalty, and the Power of Women Supporting Women

(00:38:40) Becoming a Thought Leader in Fashion

(00:44:00) Working with a Coach to Grow a Creative Business

(00:49:00) Mentorship, Team Building, and Raising the Bar in Styling

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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Caroline Heer and Katherine Boucher are two of the women behind Women in the Wilderness, a documentary about wild horse conservation and cowboy culture in the American West. In this episode, they talk with Kara about what’s really going on with wild horse overpopulation, why they made the film, and what it was like to ride across Wyoming on horseback. This conversation covers storytelling, land management, and what it means to be a woman making films about cowboy country.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) - Meeting the Women Behind Women in the Wilderness

(00:03:50) - What’s Really Going On With Wild Horses in the U.S.

(00:10:15) - Why They Decided to Make a Documentary

(00:14:00) - Cowboy Culture, Conservation, and Gender in the West

(00:23:10) - Magical Moments from the Ride Across Wyoming

(00:30:00) - How You Can Support the Film

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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At 18, Maggie Doyne bought land in Nepal. By 23, she had built a school, founded a nonprofit, and become a mother to 50. Her story is a blueprint for heart-led leadership and lasting impact. In this episode, Kara and Maggie talk about parenting, grief, vision, and the difference between ego and mission. They also explore how we measure success, what it takes to sustain a nonprofit, and how Maggie continues to evolve as a leader.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) – How a Gap Year Became a Global Mission

(00:06:00) – Founding BlinkNow and Reimagining Orphan Care

(00:10:00) – Building a Community School and a New Model for Change

(00:19:00) – How to Stay Grounded When You’re Changing the World

(00:27:00) – Parenting 93 Children and Creating a Legacy

(00:36:00) – Behind the Scenes of the Documentary

(00:42:00) – Burnout, Balance, and Showing Up Anyway

(00:48:00) – What We Watch Shapes the World We Create

(00:57:00) – Maggie’s Call to Action: Follow Love, Not Fear

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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Mylea Hardy turned her love of vintage fashion into a thriving global brand without losing her values or her style. Here's how she made thrifting cool, scalable, and sustainable. In this episode, Kara and Mylea talk about fashion, faith, and entrepreneurship. They also explore how Forager’s Goods became a viral success, why Mylea sees style as service, and what it looks like to stay rooted while building a brand.

(00:00:01) – How Mylea Hardy Turned Thrifting Into a Vintage Fashion Brand

(00:04:40) – Faith-Based Entrepreneurship and Personal Style

(00:08:15) – Building Forager’s Goods Into a Global Thrift Business

(00:12:50) – Balancing Growth and Purpose as a Vintage Brand Founder

(00:17:05) – Fashion as Storytelling, Connection, and Service

(00:20:45) – Advice for Launching a Values-Driven Creative Business

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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