What would change if you stopped doubting yourself? In this live International Women’s Day panel hosted at Soho Works LA, Kara Duffy brings together four powerful women to talk about how they learned to trust their instincts, honor their inner knowing, and take action that feels aligned. Actress and author Cyann Ribeiro, producer and performer Natalia Trejos, Jungian coach Shadi Sadeghi, and comedian Sierra Katow share stories of bravery, identity, creativity, and self-trust. Whether you're in a transition, building something new, or just trying to hear your own voice again, this conversation will remind you how powerful you already are.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) – Why Trusting Yourself Changes Everything

(00:03:30) – When You Stop Asking for Permission

(00:07:45) – Bravery, Alignment, and the Cost of Not Listening

(00:13:15) – Acting, Producing, and the Risk of Choosing Yourself

(00:19:00) – Emotional Healing and Inner Work as Fuel for Growth

(00:25:10) – Humor, Identity, and Navigating Hollywood

(00:32:40) – Advice for the Next Generation of Powerful Women

(00:42:55) – Building a Life That Actually Fits You

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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This is a live recording hosted by Soho Works, Powerful Ladies & Kara Duffy in celebration of International Women's Month. Moderated by Powerful Ladies founder and podcast host Kara Duffy featuring four amazing female panelists.

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What if selling didn’t feel awkward, forced, or exhausting? In this episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, Kara Duffy sits down with sales coach and keynote speaker Natasha Hemmingway to talk about selling with integrity, alignment, and purpose. They unpack how shifting your mindset can unlock more revenue, more confidence, and a business that actually feels good to run. Natasha shares her R.I.C.H.™ Life framework, offers real talk on emotional resilience, and gives practical advice for heart-centered entrepreneurs who want to grow their sales without burnout. Whether you’re selling services, programs, or your personal brand, this conversation will reset how you think about selling, and help you show up with clarity and power.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Serving with Heart Not Hustle: What It Really Means

(00:03:00) Why Most People Get Sales Totally Wrong

(00:06:00) Mindset Is the Missing Piece in Your Sales Strategy

(00:09:00) The Truth About Pricing Objections and What People Actually Buy

(00:13:00) Stepping Out from Corporate into Entrepreneurship

(00:16:00) Overcoming Loss and Finding Purpose in Business

(00:21:00) Women, Legacy, and the Power of Showing Up

(00:26:00) Building Real Community Online and Offline

(00:30:00) How to Serve While Selling: A Rich Life Model

(00:33:00) Who Really Counts as a Friend and Why It Matters

(00:37:00) Defining Your Own Version of a Level 10 Life

(00:42:00) Natasha’s Ask: Investing in Sales, Self, and Impact

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 you stop forcing your path and start listening instead? For Leia Vita Marasovich, that choice led her across continents and disciplines, from farming in Guatemala to shooting cookbooks in California to documenting surf culture and regenerative agriculture around the world. In this conversation with Kara, Leia shares how she’s built a career by trusting herself and following what calls to her. They discuss Buddhist practices, working with Rich Roll and Julie Piatt, navigating two very different households growing up, and how rest and creativity go hand in hand. Leia’s story is a reminder that you can live in alignment, work across your passions, and define success on your own terms.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Combining Farming and Photography as a Creative Career

(00:04:00) Building a Life From Creative Intuition, Not Pressure

(00:06:30) Empowering Women Through Storytelling and Visuals

(00:09:30) A Food-First Mindset and the Power of Nourishment

(00:11:00) How Documenting the Amazon Changed Her Creative Path

(00:15:00) Breaking Into Cookbook Photography and Lifestyle Branding

(00:17:00) Surf Culture, Morocco, and Discovering Farmer’s Footprint

(00:20:00) Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Manifesting Through Action

(00:23:00) Growing Up Between Two Worlds and Trusting Your Identity

(00:28:00) Letting Go of Fear and Leading With Creative Trust

(00:32:00) Choosing Language That Heals and Connects

(00:35:00) Soil Health, Human Health, and Regenerative Living

(00:38:00) Redefining Power and Embracing Feminine Leadership

(00:41:00) Why She Sees Power as a Circle, Not a Ladder

(00:44:00) Slowing Down and Designing a Regenerative Business

(00:47:00) What She Needs Now and How to Support Her 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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What if the key to success in business wasn’t just strategy or hustle, but joy? Speaker, podcaster, and author Shennice Cleckley joins Kara to share how she went from baking desserts to feeding people with love, purpose, and business acumen. They talk about embracing self-worth, making bold pivots, and the mindset shifts that help entrepreneurs turn setbacks into stepping stones. From building a bakery that catered to Beyoncé’s tour to coaching others on pricing, faith, and being enough, Shennice’s story is full of practical lessons and soulful sparks.

This is an episode for anyone chasing meaning in their work, especially those who’ve wondered if they’re “too much” or “not enough.”

Chapters:

(00:00:01) Embracing Sparkle and Joy in Life and Business

(00:04:00) Discovering Purpose Through Faith After Trauma

(00:07:00) Starting a Bakery and Serving Beyoncé’s Team

(00:11:00) Pricing, Profit, and Paying Yourself as a Founder

(00:15:00) Shifting from Solopreneur to CEO Thinking

(00:18:00) Success Anxiety and the Fear of Growth

(00:22:00) Trust, Faith, and Letting Go of Scarcity

(00:25:00) Why $250 Can Change a Life (and a Business)

(00:29:00) Nonprofit Myths, Charity, and Economic Empowerment

(00:33:00) Dismantling Barriers: Hiring and Access to Capital

(00:36:00) Family Legacy, Entrepreneurship, and Generational Impact

(00:39:00) Building The Shennice Show and Season Two Plans

(00:41:00) Final Reflections on Community, Purpose, and Support

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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Stephani Clymer is the founder and owner of Shop Common Threads, a beloved boutique in Newport Beach, CA. In this episode, she and Kara talk about building a values-led business, how to lead with empathy, and what it really takes to run a successful brick-and-mortar shop in today’s digital-first world. Stephani shares her story of shifting from broadcast journalism to retail after a lightbulb moment watching Oprah, why she believes every leader needs a coach, and how customer service has become her brand's secret weapon. This is a candid conversation about reinvention, retail math, and creating the kind of business and life you actually want. Whether you're a product-based entrepreneur, thinking about opening a shop, or craving more peace and clarity in your leadership journey, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:

(00:00:00) Finding Her Purpose: From Broadcast Journalism to Retail Entrepreneurship

(00:04:00) Opening Shop Common Threads at 25 and Learning on the Job

(00:07:00) Why Values and Culture Are Non-Negotiable in Team Building

(00:11:45) Retail Rollercoaster: Managing Cash Flow, Anxiety, and Growth

(00:14:00) The Power of Community Support in Business

(00:22:03) How a Coach Helped Her Embrace Change and Keep Evolving

(00:25:03) From Scarcity to Creativity: Rewiring Her Entrepreneur Mindset

(00:38:11) Building a Business While Raising a Family

(00:42:30) Choosing Peace, Clarity, and Slowing Down in 2024

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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Dr. Tierney Thys is a marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer, TED speaker, and co-founder of Around the World in 80 Fabrics. In this episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, she joins Kara to explore how curiosity can change your life, and possibly the world. They discuss biodiversity, mental health, fast fashion, and why protecting the planet starts with getting outside.

From her work on giant ocean sunfish to her mission to shift how we think about textiles, Tierney reveals how she balances big ideas with practical action, and why she believes the key to climate optimism lies at the intersection of science, creativity, and community.

This episode is for anyone wondering what they can do to make a difference.

Chapters:

(00:01:35) Meet Dr. Tierney Thys: Marine Biologist & Explorer

(00:05:22) Giant Sunfish, Sea Turtles, and a Life of Curiosity

(00:08:41) Around the World in 80 Fabrics and Textile Storytelling

(00:13:20) Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact and Alternatives

(00:17:33) Building Climate Optimism Through Connection

(00:22:10) Nature Imagery and the Science of Mental Health

(00:26:45) Why Cities Need More Access to Wild Spaces

(00:31:18) How Curiosity Leads to Conservation

(00:36:06) Lessons from Global Travel and Indigenous Practices

(00:40:12) Empowering the Next Generation Through Education

(00:45:00) Living More Sustainably and Shopping with Intention

(00:50:14) How to Get Involved and Support Planetary Wellbeing

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 Smith spent decades leading in the male-dominated world of action sports before walking away to launch her own coaching practice. Today, she helps ambitious women lead with clarity, set powerful boundaries, and define success on their own terms. In this episode, Michelle and Kara talk about corporate burnout, the lessons of managing people well, how to lead with presence, and the cost of staying silent. They explore self-trust, gender bias in the workplace, and what it really takes to juggle family and ambition. If you’ve ever felt like you're doing it all but losing yourself in the process, this conversation is a must-listen.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Breaking Into Action Sports as a Woman Leader

(00:03:00) Launching a Coaching Business for Women

(00:06:00) Confidence, Mentorship, and Building Presence

(00:08:45) From Yoga to Mindfulness to Coaching

(00:11:00) Boundaries at Work and at Home

(00:14:15) Self-Worth, Pay Equity, and Career Advocacy

(00:17:00) Trusting Yourself and Unlearning Perfectionism

(00:20:00) Relationships, Management, and Team Culture

(00:26:30) Redefining Leadership as a Woman

(00:30:00) Delivering Hard News and Having Tough Conversations

(00:33:45) Curiosity, Travel, and Growth

(00:36:30) What Makes a Powerful Lady

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 better parenting starts with being kinder to yourself? In this episode, Kara talks with Kristine Petterson, founder of Mindful Parenting Evolution, about how emotional health, nervous system support, and real rest can transform both your parenting and your self-worth. They dig into why sleep matters more than hustle, how to rewire habits shaped by burnout and shame, and why connection - not control - is the future of parenting. If you're a new parent, a cycle-breaker, or someone working on reparenting yourself, this conversation will shift how you lead your family and your life.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) What Is Joy-Based Success and Why It Matters

(00:04:00) Teaching Yoga, Sleep Training, and Supporting Parents

(00:08:00) Learning to Prioritize Self-Care Without Guilt

(00:14:00) The Power of Physical Touch and Connection

(00:19:00) Redefining Power and Presence for Women and Parents

(00:24:00) Ditching Diet Culture and Finding Energy in Self-Acceptance

(00:29:00) From Self-Punishment to Gentle Parenting

(00:34:00) Building a Supportive Community and Healing the Inner Child

(00:40:00) Slowing Down, Listening In, and Trusting Yourself

(00:44:00) Parenting, Reparenting, and Making Space for Children’s Light

(00:50:00) Normalizing Repair and the Reality of Imperfect Parenting

(00:52:00) Group Coaching, Mindful Sleep Support, and How to Work With Kristine

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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Transformation doesn’t happen on the surface. Jungian coach and Emotion Code practitioner Shadi Sadeghi helps people reclaim the parts of themselves they’ve hidden, suppressed, or ignored. In this episode, Kara and Shadi explore what shadow work really means, how it can shift every area of your life, and why true healing requires emotional honesty.

They dive into how your unconscious patterns shape your reality, what it means to awaken to your own BS, and how tools like Jungian coaching and the Emotion Code can unlock your next level. Whether you're stuck in a pattern you can't break, or you’re ready to stop living on autopilot, this conversation is your invitation to dig deep and move forward.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) Who is Shadi and What is Jungian Coaching?

(00:04:00) Breaking Cycles and Patterns That Keep You StucK

(00:10:00) What Shadow Work Really Is and Why It Matters

(00:15:00) Coaching vs. Therapy and Reclaiming Responsibility

(00:20:00) Taking a Sabbatical and Living Abroad Alone

(00:28:00) Learning to Trust Yourself Through Uncertainty

(00:34:00) Motherhood, Perfectionism, and Internalized Patterns

(00:40:00) Epigenetics, Energetics, and Inherited Trauma

(00:45:00) Creating From Inspiration Instead of Obligation

(00:47:00) Shadi’s Powerful Ladies Rating and How You Can Help

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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Louisa Schmolke is a London-based artist whose breakout piece 3024 (Grid of Memories) was featured in the Royal Scottish Academy’s 197th Annual Show. But she didn’t come up through art school, she studied architecture and project management, two fields that taught her how to make art with intention, structure, and an eye toward the audience experience.

In this episode, Louisa and Kara talk about navigating burnout, building a creative practice with a business brain, and finding joy in work that reflects your full self. They discuss art, social media, travel, and what it means to be both methodical and imaginative when shaping your path. If you've ever wondered how to make your art career actually work, this one’s for you.

Chapters:

(00:00:01) How Louisa Blends Architecture and Art

(00:03:45) Lessons From Her Grid of Memories Installation

(00:08:15) Why She Prioritizes Audience Experience in Her Art

(00:13:20) Switching From Architecture to Creative Entrepreneurship

(00:18:40) Building a Brand on Instagram While Staying Playful

(00:22:10) Embracing Burnout, Balance, and Big Vision

(00:29:05) Studying in Scotland, Living in London, Dreaming Globally

(00:33:45) Working on a Greek Island and Taking the Leap

(00:39:00) What Makes Art Interactive and Memorable

(00:43:30) Redefining Power as a Woman and a Creative

(00:48:00) What’s Next for Louisa and How You Can Support

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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