Can what you eat change your mood, your body, and your entire energy field? Chef Whitney Aronoff thinks so, and she’s teaching people how to cook for healing and intuition. In this episode, Kara talks with Whitney about high-vibration food, spiritual nutrition, and the journey from culinary school to podcast host. They also explore blood type diets, intuitive eating, and how food connects to energy, ancestry, and self-trust.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) - Using Food to Unlock Healing and Intuition

(00:03:15) - The Link Between High Vibration Food and Mental Clarity

(00:07:55) - Letting Go of Food Rules and Diet Dogma

(00:10:40) - Why Seasonal Eating and Whole Ingredients Matter

(00:13:25) - How Entrepreneurs Lose Their Freedom and Reclaim It

(00:16:45) - Culinary School, Career Change, and Listening to Your Body

(00:21:40) - Moving Back Home and Building Starseed Kitchen

(00:25:55) - Starting the High Vibration Living Podcast

(00:28:10) - The Emotional and Mental Impact of Personalized Meal Prep

(00:31:15) - Cooking as a Form of Connection and Energy Transfer

(00:34:00) - Why Receiving Nourishment Is Hard but Necessary

(00:38:50) - Rethinking Feminine Power and Leadership

(00:41:35) - Using Astrology and Blood Type to Personalize Your Diet

(00:45:25) - How to Listen to What Your Body Actually Needs

(00:47:55) - Whitney’s Vision for Her Cookbook and What’s Next

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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In this re-released episode, Reb Masel is a civil litigation attorney and viral TikTok creator who’s built a following by demystifying the legal system with humor and honesty. In this episode, Kara and Reb talk about what the courtroom is really like, how social media has changed public understanding of the law, and what it takes to build trust and authority as a woman in law. They also discuss confidence, burnout, and why owning your voice matters, whether you’re in court or not.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Why Most People Don’t Actually Know Their Legal Rights

(00:02:33) – What Civil Defense Lawyers Actually Do

(00:10:15) – How TikTok Is Fixing Legal Misinformation

(00:16:45) – The Case for Teaching Legal Rights in High School

(00:26:20) – What Politicians and Police Get Wrong About the Law

(00:33:15) – Reb’s Journey From Playing Small to Owning Her Space

(00:38:10) – Self-Care, Burnout, and Creating a Sustainable Career in Law

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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Waymakers OC is a nonprofit that supports youth, survivors, and families in crisis. In this episode, Kara speaks with three women behind the organization - Ronnetta Johnson, Hether Benjamin, and Lita Mercado - about the realities of human trafficking, youth crisis response, and victim advocacy in Southern California. They break down the myths that keep people unaware, the programs making a difference, and how their work is changing lives and systems.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – What Is Waymakers and Why the Work Matters

(00:02:00) – The Origins of a Youth Crisis Response Model

(00:07:55) – What Human Trafficking Looks Like in Orange County

(00:13:10) – Understanding Labor Trafficking and Legal Gray Areas

(00:16:45) – Rethinking Juvenile Justice and Early Intervention

(00:23:00) – The Perception Gap: Crime and Privilege in OC

(00:30:15) – Why Funding for Victim Services Is in Crisis

(00:36:50) – How to Volunteer or Partner With Waymakers OC

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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Tobey Lynn is a Gen Z musician, writer, and filmmaker exploring identity, mental health, and self-expression. In this episode, she talks with Kara about growing up Filipina in a predominantly white town, making art from anxiety, and learning to trust her voice in a world that didn’t always reflect her. They also discuss her bold thesis film, censorship in creative spaces, and what it means to take up space as a young, queer, Asian artist.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Growing Up Filipina in a White Town

(00:02:00) – Music as Survival, Not Just Expression

(00:07:15) – Why “White Boy of the Week” Isn’t Just a Title

(00:13:30) – Fighting Censorship in Film and Academia

(00:17:50) – Asian-American Family Support and Breaking Stereotypes

(00:22:00) – Therapy, Body Image, and Social Media Pressure

(00:29:15) – Manifesting a Pop Career and Comfort in the Unknown

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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Tara Joseph is a former journalist and executive communications coach who helps leaders tell better stories and show up with clarity. In this episode, Kara and Tara talk about how to improve your public speaking, why messaging matters, and how to communicate powerfully without losing authenticity. They also dig into what makes a good leader, what people misunderstand about the media, and why vulnerability is a leadership skill.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – What Great Communicators Actually Do Differently

(00:03:47) – From Global Journalism to Communications Consulting

(00:10:15) – Leaving Corporate for a More Purpose-Driven Career

(00:16:30) – Why Most People Struggle to Find Their Voice

(00:23:30) – What Traveling the World Taught Tara About Humanity

(00:33:00) – Why Free Speech and Listening Still Matter

(00:36:50) – Starting a Business and Redefining Success

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 take to be iconic? In this episode, Kara talks with June Reese, NAACP Image Awards nominee, interior designer, and author of Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers. They dig into what it means to lead with authenticity, why representation in design matters, and how June is building both a personal brand and a movement. June shares the origin story of Iconic Home, what it's really like to grow a design business with your partner, and how she's creating opportunities for the next generation of Black interior designers. This episode covers creativity, entrepreneurship, community leadership, and why Pinterest might be your most powerful design tool.

(00:00:01) – Leading With Authenticity as a Black Interior Designer

(00:02:15) – The Mission Behind Iconic Home and Representation in Design

(00:05:30) – How June Reese Started Her Interior Design Business

(00:07:15) – Building a Design Career and Finding Mentors at High Point Market

(00:10:20) – Educating Interior Design Clients and Finding Your Style

(00:12:50) – Houston’s Creative Scene and Running a Design Business With a Partner

(00:17:30) – Community, Mentorship, and Supporting Emerging Designers

(00:21:00) – Scaling a Design Business and Expanding Her Platform

(00:25:10) – Writing Iconic Home and Uplifting Black Interior Designers

(00:28:30) – Mental Health, Burnout, and Creating From a Place of Truth

(00:30:45) – Powerful Ladies Reflections: Defining Power on Your Own Terms

(00:33:00) – Honoring Your Body Through Rest, Ritual, and Intuition

(00:35:15) – Grief, Spirituality, and the Energy of Design

(00:36:50) – How to Support June Reese and Black Interior Designers Inc.

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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Sarah Rhoads is one half of the creative duo behind We Are the Rhoads, a successful commercial photography team she runs with her husband, Chris. They’re also parents to three boys, building both a business and a family with intention. In this episode, Kara and Sarah talk about choosing your own path, navigating the demands of creative work in Los Angeles, and what it takes to build a life that feels both full and free. They explore joy, ambition, and how partnership—both in love and work—can be a source of strength and clarity.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Losing Her Dad and Finding Photography Through Grief

(00:05:00) – How Sarah and Chris Built We Are The Rhoads Together

(00:09:15) – Moving to LA, Creative Growth, and the Sony Breakthrough

(00:16:30) – Why No One Is Coming to Save You as a Creative

(00:20:15) – Choosing Risk Over the Illusion of Safety

(00:26:00) – Building Commbi: From Orthotics to Original Design

(00:33:10) – Feminism, Motherhood, and Redefining Power

(00:39:45) – Daily Habits, Reading Rituals, and How She Stays Grounded

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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Welcome to a special edition of the Powerful Ladies Podcast. This episode was recorded live in Venice, California, on April 25th, 2024, at NeueHouse. It’s an amazing discussion about my Have It All Method™ featuring myself and three of my favorite entrepreneurs: Maurice Philogen, who flew in all the way from Lebanon; KJ Atlas, whose solo Powerful Ladies episode you may have heard (if not, go back and listen!); and Chris Grubisa, one of my favorite humans and the founder of the production company Chrilleks and his new venture, Let’s Cook, all about video editing and community. All the ways to follow and support this panel are in our show notes on the website. Enjoy the episode!

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Welcome to the Have It All Method Live at NeueHouse

(00:02:15) – Why Redefining Success Changes Everything

(00:07:40) – Entrepreneurship, Identity, and Letting Go of the Script

(00:13:05) – How to Build a Life That Actually Feels Good

(00:20:30) – The Role of Patience, Surrender, and Doing the Work

(00:27:55) – Getting Unstuck with Money, Meaning, and Self-Trust

(00:35:10) – You Can't Have It All Without Self-Responsibility

(00:41:30) – The Power of Community, Curiosity, and Showing Up Fully

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 if saying yes to a full-time job didn’t mean giving up your freedom? In this episode, Kara talks with Jacqueline Lavitt Michaelsen, a creative director and designer whose career has flowed between freelance projects, corporate gigs, and a dream role with one of the top luxury brands in the world. They discuss the real lessons of building a creative business, what she learned from modeling and art direction, and why choosing structure doesn't mean you're selling out. This episode is about defining success for yourself, pivoting without shame, and staying close to your creative voice.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) - Modeling, Mood Boards, and Discovering Art Direction

(00:02:00) - From Graphic Design Student to Remote Freelance Creative

(00:05:15) - Growing Up in a Creative Family

(00:07:30) - Balancing Luxury Branding With West Coast Lifestyle

(00:10:20) - Lessons From Freelance: Pricing, Boundaries, and Sticky Projects

(00:13:00) - Seeing Her Work in the Wild: Bandier and Leisure

(00:16:30) - Female Empowerment, Jewish Identity, and Community

(00:22:15) - When to Pivot and Why It’s Okay to Go Back to Corporate

(00:27:30) - Her New Role at a Global Luxury Brand

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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Sandra Soskic is the founder of Humanoid, a skinwear brand that reimagines beauty as a form of self-expression, not perfection. In this episode, Kara and Sandra talk about launching a cosmetics company with no industry background, building creative confidence, and leading with intuition. They also dig into the future of the beauty industry and how Sandra’s multidisciplinary approach is opening up space for more freedom and fun.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Why Sandra Started Humanoid and What Skinwear Means

(00:04:30) – Time, Confidence and Why Makeup Isn’t Working

(00:07:10) – The Beige Era and How We Lost Creative Expression

(00:13:00) – Building a Brand Without Beauty Industry Experience

(00:18:15) – Divorce, Risk and the Real Startup Learning Curve

(00:24:00) – Identity, Individuality and Being a Punk Optimist

(00:29:45) – Parenting, Planet and Why Systems Have to Change

(00:36:00) – What Comes Next for Humanoid and How to Get Involved

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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