SHE DECIDES

In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Nancy Yen, founder and CEO of OmieLife, the company transforming the way families approach mealtime with innovative, aesthetically designed lunch solutions for kids. 

What began as one mother’s concern over her young son coming home from preschool hungry and cranky became a globally recognized brand helping parents simplify lunchtime while making kids excited to eat. Nancy shares the deeply personal story behind creating the original OmieBox, the challenges of leaving corporate life after more than a decade in strategy and product development, and the realities of building a physical product company from the ground up.  

Together, Staci and Nancy dive into entrepreneurship, resilience, manufacturing hurdles, motherhood, mentorship, and the importance of trusting your instincts when you know there is a better solution waiting to be built. Nancy also opens up about taking the leap into entrepreneurship after the birth of her second child, learning every aspect of the business firsthand, and how community support and asking for help became key parts of her success journey.  

The conversation also celebrates a major milestone for OmieLife as the brand prepares to launch nationwide in Target stores, proving that meaningful ideas built with heart, persistence, and purpose can truly grow into something extraordinary.  

Because when SHE DECIDES to trust her vision, she creates something that changes lives. 

Connect with Nancy Yen & OmieLife: 
🌐 OmieLife Website 
📸 OmieLife Instagram 
🎵 OmieLife TikTok 

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, Staci Swiderski sits down with Tracy Nolan, Senior Executive at Humana, leading strategy, operations, and large-scale growth initiatives. 

With a career spanning telecommunications giants like Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint, to now leading in healthcare, Tracy shares what it truly means to lead at scale, manage high-pressure decisions, and build teams that thrive. She opens up about navigating male-dominated environments, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the defining moments that shaped her confidence, including learning to stop shrinking herself and start owning her space. 

From leading through crisis moments like 9/11 to managing organizations with tens of thousands of employees, Tracy brings real, hard-earned perspective on leadership, resilience, and decision-making when the stakes are high. 

This conversation dives into the importance of mentorship, why women must stop holding themselves back, and how building a strong network can open doors you didn’t even know existed. Tracy also shares a powerful reminder, if your name is in the invite, you’ve earned your seat at the table. 

This episode is empowering, practical, and deeply honest, for any woman ready to step forward, take risks, and trust her voice. 

Because when she decides to take up space, everything changes. 

Connect with Tracy 

• Website: TracyNolan.com  

• LinkedIn: Tracy Nolan  

• Company: Humana  

Recorded live in Miami at She Decides: A Celebration of Women on April 16, this special episode of SHE DECIDES captures a dynamic fireside chat between Staci Swiderski, our host and creator, and Marla Neufeld, Partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP, moderated by the incomparable Fitz Koehler.

This conversation goes beyond titles and industries. It’s about what it truly means to be women who have built their own companies, or risen to the top of their field, and the mindset required to stay there. 

Together, they speak candidly about pushing through criticism, navigating opinions, and staying grounded in your vision even when others don’t understand it. They share the reality of leadership, the discipline behind success, and the confidence it takes to keep going when it would be easier to step back. 

And in true SHE DECIDES fashion, they also bring in the personal side, because success isn’t one-dimensional. From routines to self-care to showing up polished and confident, this conversation reminds us that building a business, owning your presence, and taking care of yourself all go hand in hand. 

Filmed in front of a room of incredible women, this episode reflects the full picture of modern leadership, strength, resilience, confidence, and self-expression. 

Because when she decides, she creates life, legacy, and possibility. 

Connect with Us:

Family Source Consultants 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.familysourceconsultants.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: @familysourcegency 💼 LinkedIn: Family Source Consultants 

Staci Swiderski 🌐 Website: ⁠https://staciswiderski.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: @staciswiderski 💼 LinkedIn: Staci Swiderski 

SHE DECIDES Collection🌐 Website: ⁠https://shedecidescollection.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: @shedecidescollection 💼 LinkedIn: SHE DECIDES Collection 

Marla Neufeld | Greenspoon Marder LLP 🌐 Website: gmlaw.com💼 LinkedIn: Marla Neufeld 

Fitz Koehler 🌐 Website: fitzness.com 📸 Instagram: @fitzness 💼 LinkedIn: Fitz Koehler 

Back by popular demand, this episode of SHE DECIDES returns with one of our most inspiring conversations.

Host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kathy Colon, MBA, MPH, Founder & CEO of Nova Lux DR Properties, to explore how one personal journey evolved into a thriving international business rooted in purpose, wellness, and lifestyle design.

After years of traveling between New York and the Dominican Republic while caring for a loved one, Kathy discovered more than just a destination, she found an opportunity. Blending her executive experience from companies like Microsoft, IBM Watson, and Salesforce, she built a company that simplifies luxury real estate while helping clients create meaningful lives abroad.

In this episode, Kathy shares how she transformed passion into a business that goes beyond buying property, focusing instead on building experiences, wellness, and long-term legacy.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that when personal purpose meets professional expertise, the result is something bigger than business.

Because when SHE DECIDES to think beyond borders, she doesn’t just invest in property, she invests in possibility.

🔗 CONNECT WITH KATHY COLON

🌐 Website: novaluxdrproperties.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @NovaLuxDRProperties
📘 Facebook: Nova Lux DR Properties

✨ Back by Popular Demand !!!

Back by popular demand, Staci Swiderski returns with another powerful conversation on SHE DECIDES, this time joined by Dr. Pamela L. Johnson, veterinarian, leadership coach, and founder of Veterinary Masterminds.

With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Johnson shares her journey of building an award winning AAHA accredited hospital while navigating the realities of leadership, communication gaps, burnout, and emotional resilience. Her approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to both people and animals.

Together, Staci and Dr. Johnson dive into what it truly means to lead with empathy, build trust in every interaction, and create a life and career driven by purpose. From the exam room to the boardroom, this episode is a reminder that leadership is not just about results, it is about impact.

✨ Because when SHE DECIDES to lead with heart, she transforms every life she touches.

🐾 Follow Dr. Pamela Johnson and Veterinary Masterminds:
Instagram: @petloversunitedmastermind
LinkedIn: Pamela L. Johnson, DVM
Websites: https://www.petlovers-united.com/
veterinarymasterminds.com

In this special episode of the SHE DECIDES Podcast, the roles are reversed as producer Cara Maple sits down with host and founder Staci Swiderski for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a business.

From starting Family Source Consultants nearly two decades ago to launching the SHE DECIDES Collection, Staci shares the truth behind the journey, the grind, the uncertainty, and the resilience required to keep going when success doesn’t happen overnight.

This episode goes beyond the highlight reel and dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, from wearing every hat in the early days to learning when to build a team, trust others, and step fully into the CEO role. Staci also reflects on how starting a business today compares to when she first began, and why consistency, grit, and surrounding yourself with the right people matter more than ever.

💬 “It does not happen overnight. You have to work your ass off to be successful.” - Staci

Whether you’re thinking about starting something of your own or are already in the thick of it, this episode is a real and motivating look at what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up.

Because when SHE DECIDES, she doesn’t wait for the perfect moment, she creates it. ✨

Connect with Us

Family Source Consultants
🌐 Website: https://www.familysourceconsultants.com
📸 Instagram: @familysourcegency
💼 LinkedIn: Family Source Consultants

Staci Swiderski
🌐 Website: https://staciswiderski.com
📸 Instagram: @staciswiderski
💼 LinkedIn: Staci Swiderski

SHE DECIDES Collection🌐 Website: https://shedecidescollection.com
📸 Instagram: @shedecidescollection
💼 LinkedIn: SHE DECIDES Collection

One of our most impactful wellness conversations is back, by request.

In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Jennifer Mbianda, a triple board certified physician in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Aesthetic Medicine, and founder of EMDI Health.

With clinics across Florida, The Bahamas, and Georgia, Dr. Mbianda is transforming the way we approach wellness, blending clinical expertise with a holistic, patient centered philosophy. Together, she and Staci explore the future of personalized medicine, the emotional realities of weight management, and the importance of breaking stigma in healthcare.

They also discuss her expanding vision, including her wellness brand Jealthy, designed to restore energy, gut health, and internal balance.

This episode is a reminder that true wellness is not defined by numbers alone. It’s about alignment, confidence, and feeling whole.

Because when she decides to prioritize her well being, she doesn’t just heal, she transforms.

🌐 Website: www.emdihealth.com
🌿 Jealthy Wellness: www.jealthy.com
📸 Instagram: @drjennifermbianda | @emdihealth
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Jennifer Mbianda

Follow along for insights on integrative health, confidence, and sustainable wellness.

Connect with Dr. Jennifer Mbianda

Episode Back by Popular Demand

One of our most powerful and widely shared conversations is back.

In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Fitz Koehler, fitness innovator, marathon announcer, motivational speaker, and author whose fearless voice and resilience have inspired thousands.

With a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades in the fitness industry, Fitz has helped people around the world embrace strength through movement. But this conversation goes far beyond fitness. Fitz shares her deeply personal journey through breast cancer, opening up about the brutal realities of treatment, the emotional battle behind the scenes, and the mindset that helped her reclaim her power.

Through grit, humor, and unwavering determination, she transformed one of life’s toughest challenges into a message of courage, resilience, and living boldly.

This episode is about fighting forward, finding strength in adversity, and choosing to live life full throttle.

Because when she decides, she redefines what strength really means.

Website: https://fitzness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitzness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitzness
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitzkoehler

📚 Learn more about Fitz’s inspiring story in her book My Noisy Cancer Comeback.

Follow Fitz for daily motivation, fitness inspiration, and fearless truth.

In this special episode of the SHE DECIDES Podcast, producer Cara Maple sits down with the podcast’s host and creator, Staci Swiderski, Founder and CEO of the SHE DECIDES Collection, alongside Kaylee Beltrame, a valued member of the SHE DECIDES community and team. 

Together they dive into the heart of the brand, exploring how SHE DECIDES grew from a podcast amplifying women’s voices into a movement and a jewelry collection designed to remind women of their strength, confidence, and ability to choose their own path. 

In this conversation, they talk about the inspiration behind the Collection, what it means to see customers embrace the mission, and how the pieces have become daily reminders of identity and intention. The episode also features listener submitted questions, giving the community a chance to ask about favorite pieces, styling, the meaning behind the designs, and the vision for what comes next. 

It is a candid and fun conversation about purpose, entrepreneurship, community, and the jewelry women are choosing to wear as symbols of their decisions. 

Because when SHE DECIDES, everything changes. ✨ 

www.shedecidescollection.com 

www.staciswiderski.com 

By overwhelming request, this radiant conversation returns.

In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Nancy Reagan — not the First Lady, but a trailblazing aesthetician, spa founder, and skincare innovator redefining what it means to glow at every stage of life.

With more than 30 years as a diagnostic aesthetician, Nancy has built three thriving spas, founded Bella Reina Spa, named Best Day Spa in North America, and created the world’s first NAD+ barrier repair skincare line through Skin Diva Labs.

She shares openly about overcoming cancer and EBV, and how those deeply personal health challenges ignited a new level of purpose and innovation. At 64, while many are slowing down, Nancy chose expansion, proving reinvention has no expiration date.

Featured in The New York Times as a “Skincare Coach,” Nancy embodies resilience, vision, and the courage to evolve.

This is more than a conversation about beauty.

It’s about legacy.

It’s about strength.

It’s about choosing to rise, again and again.

Because when she decides, she keeps glowing and going.

Website: SkinDivaLabs.comSpa Website: BellaReinaSpa.comInstagram: @nancy_reagan
LinkedIn: Nancy Reagan, Bella Reina Spa & Skin Diva Labs