Carolyn Phillips, CEO/Founder of Alchemy Pops and entrepreneur extraordinaire! Full of sunshine and joy as she transitions her business and her passion. We are honored and excited to share Carolyn's story. There are women who are experiencing life and are proud to share their experiences with us all. Take the time to listen to her story of triumph and challenge. COVID-19 is affecting us all in so many ways. Some are choosing to see it as opportunity. Carolyn is one of those people. Be prepared to be inspired and uplifted by her warm, authentic story of love for her business and whiling loving the her next great adventure.

Becoming more empowered during a pandemic and during the country's social unrest cannot be easy. This podcast is real talk about empowerment and what we can do to be more empowered.

This episode first addresses the recent protests and unrest in our community in June of 2020. Then we move on to have a great conversation with Maureen Maidlow about being a "connector" during COVID-19 and staying connected. Personally and Professionally we all want to be connected and stay connected. Shelter in place has made it more difficult than ever. Listen to how one of Arlington's best Networker stays connected.

This episode we talk to Jakisha Jones, an inspiring woman through and through. She talks about her life a a Lieutenant in the Arlington, Texas police department, she talks about her faith and she gives sage advice about spirituality. I LOVE this episode. If you are inspired by this episode please share your story of how your faith and spirituality has helped you through the COVID-19 crisis and how it has helped you through other life crisis'. Go to Real Talk Podcast on Facebook. Like us and share your thoughts and feedback.

There are some people who step up and step into a crisis by supporting others. Sherry Jackson, Chief of Staff for the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is one of those people. She is that behind the scenes, steady support we all need to stay motivated. Listen to her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and how she manages to keep it all together.

We are all working on digesting the information we are getting about COVID-19. Recently we've been invited to be a part of "Opening Up Texas". How do we feel about that? This has been an emotional charged topic, this episode we talk to Grace Whetstone, Executive Director for DFW Miracle League. Grace, Cindy and I talk about how we feel, we bring up real conversations that are happening in our community.

Listen to Gigi's story. She talks about how she turned her passion into her full-time gig. She loves what she does and you can hear it in her story. Ready to be uplifted? This is the story for you!

Today we talk to Nancy Blinn, Executive Director of Dental Health of Arlington. As the leader of a non-profit during the COVID-19 crisis, Nancy knows first hand what it is like to adapt to change and be a resilient leader.

We talk to Kelley Vander Veen of Legal Draft Beer Company. She shares her thoughts and feelings about being a mother of two young children, a wife and how much she misses and loves her job during this COVID19 Pandemic. Get to know Cindy and Heidi's stories as well.

Women inspiring women with real talk and real life experiences. Tune in to hear from women who are willing to share their extraordinary lives.