SHE DECIDES

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Serina Lewis-Everett, founder of Sepia Modern Primary Care, for an honest conversation about modern healthcare, entrepreneurship, and staying true to yourself. 

Dr. Lewis shares why she stepped away from traditional insurance-driven medicine to build a patient-centered concierge practice focused on transparency, longer visits, and meaningful relationships. Together, they unpack the growing mistrust in healthcare, the pressure professionals face, burnout, stress-driven health conditions, and why prevention and intentional care matter more than ever. 

Beyond medicine, this conversation dives into what it really takes to lead as a woman in business. Dr. Lewis opens up about mentorship, imposter syndrome, building confidence, and the courage required to buck the system when your values don’t align with the status quo. 

This episode is about knowing your why, staying intentional, and defining success not just by financial freedom, but by fulfillment and impact. 

Because when she decides to build something aligned with her values, she changes the system from the inside out. 

🔗 Connect with Dr. Serina Lewis 

• Website: https://sepiamodernprimarycare.com/ 

• Instagram: @drserinalewis and @sepiadmv

• LinkedIn: Dr. Serina Lewis-Everett 

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Amy Gurske, founder of SayHii, a real-time employee feedback and insight platform designed to help leaders truly understand what’s happening inside their organizations. 

Amy shares why listening can no longer be an annual exercise or a surface-level survey. Through SayHii, she’s helping leaders access actionable, day-to-day insights into employee experience and organizational health, giving them the opportunity to address disengagement, burnout, workload imbalance, lack of clarity, and belonging before they turn into larger systemic issues. 

Together, Staci and Amy explore what it means to lead with awareness, how culture can quietly erode when feedback is ignored, and why creating space for honest input builds stronger, healthier teams. Amy also opens up about the responsibility leaders carry, the courage it takes to really listen, and how data, when used with intention, can humanize the workplace rather than distance it. 

This episode is a powerful reminder that the strongest organizations aren’t built on assumptions, they’re built on trust, transparency, and listening in real time. 

Because when she decides to listen, everything changes. 

Connect with Amy Gurske & SayHii

Website: https://www.sayhii.io/visionandvalues 

LinkedIn (Amy Gurske): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygurske/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayhiieveryday/?hl=en

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, Staci Swiderski sits down with Bianca B. King, President and Creative Director of Seven5 Seven3 Marketing Group and Founder of Pretty Damn Ambitious®. 

Bianca’s journey is one of grit, courage, and intentional reinvention. She shares how leaving home at just 13 years old shaped her independence, resilience, and belief that life could be different. After building a successful career in commercial real estate and helping close over $1.4B in transactions, Bianca made the bold decision to walk away from corporate life and start her marketing agency during the Great Recession with just $700. 

Seventeen years later, that decision has helped generate more than $280M in client revenue, but Bianca is clear, financial success alone was never the goal. In this conversation, she opens up about burnout, the pressure to perform, and the moment she realized ambition without joy was no longer sustainable. 

Staci and Bianca explore what it means to redefine success on your own terms, why discomfort is the price of growth, and how Bianca’s Joyful Ambition™ framework helps women build profitable businesses without sacrificing fulfillment, identity, or values. From the pivotal moments that nearly ended her business to the mentors, mindset shifts, and identity reps that kept her going, Bianca shares lessons every ambitious woman needs to hear. 

This episode is honest, empowering, and deeply human, a reminder that success doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s, and joy is not a reward at the end of the journey, it’s the foundation. 

Because when she decides to define success for herself, everything changes. 

Connect with Bianca B. King 

• Website: prettydamnambitious.com 

• Marketing Agency: seven5seven3.com 

• Instagram: @prettydamnambitious 

• Instagram: @biancabking 

• LinkedIn: Bianca B. King 

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In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Tissa Richards, founder, CEO, TEDx speaker, author, and former tech founder turned leadership strategist, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, resilience, and choosing alignment over burnout. 

Tissa shares her journey from the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley startups to walking away from a career that no longer served her, even when the stakes were high. She opens up about the emotional and financial realities of shutting down a company, losing everything, and rebuilding with integrity, clarity, and purpose. 

Together, Staci and Tissa explore what it means to pivot without apology, how to define success beyond titles and revenue, and why knowing your values before things fall apart is the ultimate form of self-advocacy. The conversation dives into leadership under pressure, resilience as a proactive muscle, the power of saying “I’m known for…,” and why women must stop overexplaining their worth. 

This episode is both grounding and energizing, filled with practical wisdom, humor, and real talk for anyone standing at a crossroads, questioning what’s next, or learning to trust their own voice. 

Because when she decides she doesn’t need permission to choose herself, everything changes.  

Connect with Tissa Richards 

• Website: TissaRichards.com 

• LinkedIn: Tissa Richards 

• Instagram: @tissarichards 

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Gwendolyn Young, the powerhouse Business and Operations Management Consultant trusted by six and seven figure CEOs who are ready for their next level of growth. 

As the Founder and CEO of Your Virtual Admin Expert, a multi six figure, results driven agency celebrating 12 years in business, Gwendolyn brings over 15 years of experience advising corporate executives and entrepreneurs on how to scale sustainably without burnout. Known for her rare blend of strategic vision and tactical execution, she is the behind the scenes force helping leaders reclaim their time, protect their energy, and grow profitably. 

Together, Staci and Gwendolyn dive into the delegation advantage, mastering executive productivity, and why strategic executive assistants are not just support, but a critical asset for scalable success. Gwendolyn shares actionable insights on how leaders can stop doing everything themselves, step fully into their genius, and build businesses that support both growth and freedom. 

✨ Because when SHE DECIDES to lead with clarity, trust, and the right support, she scales with purpose and power. 

📍 Based in Chicago, Illinois 

🔗 Connect with Gwendolyn Young 
Instagram: @youradminexpert 
LinkedIn: Gwendolyn Young 
Website & Podcast: yourvirtualadminexpert.com 

In this special one year anniversary episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski reflects on what began as a podcast and evolved into a powerful platform for women’s voices, stories, and self defining decisions. 

Over the past year, SHE DECIDES has amplified women who chose courage over comfort, clarity over expectation, and purpose over permission. From bold career pivots and resilience through adversity to conversations around confidence, boundaries, and leadership, this episode honors the collective impact of the women who shared their journeys and the listeners who saw themselves in those stories. 

Staci reflects on the responsibility of holding space, the common threads woven through every conversation, and how SHE DECIDES grew beyond the microphone into a movement and the SHE DECIDES Collection, allowing women to carry the message with them as confidence you can wear. 

This episode is a celebration of one year of choosing yourself, trusting your voice, and remembering that when SHE DECIDES, everything changes. 

Website: www.shedecidescollection.com, www.staciswiderski.com, www.familysourceconsultants.com  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedecidespodcast/, https://www.instagram.com/staciswiderski/, https://www.instagram.com/shedecidescollection/, https://www.instagram.com/familysourceagency/  

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Leanna DeBellevue, founder of DeBellevue Global Marketing and a trailblazing entrepreneur who built, scaled, and successfully exited her award-winning agency after more than 15 years.

Leanna shares her unfiltered journey into entrepreneurship, from starting her company as a single mom with no safety net, to growing an international client base across Dubai, London, Sweden, and beyond. She opens up about the realities of business ownership, the sleepless nights, the failures that fueled growth, and the mindset shifts required to keep going when quitting feels easier.

The conversation explores what success really means, why failure is a necessary teacher, and how leadership evolves when it stops being about revenue and starts being about people, time, and impact. Leanna also dives into her post-exit chapter, where she now focuses on consulting, mentoring, accountability, and helping business owners uncover blind spots that hold them back.

This episode is honest, encouraging, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever felt the pull to build something of their own, especially women navigating ambition, family, and identity all at once.

Because when she decides to trust herself, even without all the answers, everything begins to change.

🔗 Connect with Leanna DeBellevue Website: https://debellevueconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldebellevue/ Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/debellevueconsulting

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski is joined by Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard, co-founders of Bridge Medical Communications and the visionary leaders behind Empower Her, a growing community dedicated to advancing women’s health, leadership, and collaboration. 

With more than 14 years as successful co-founders, Lorie and Carolyn share what it truly takes to build a business partnership rooted in trust, shared values, and mutual respect. They open up about decision-making as equals, navigating entrepreneurship together, and why collaboration, not competition, has been the foundation of their success. 

The conversation also dives into the evolution of Empower Her, a women-focused initiative creating space for education, storytelling, mentorship, and meaningful connection within healthcare. From bridging gaps between industry and providers to championing women’s voices in clinical dialogue, Lorie and Carolyn explain why community, curiosity, and alignment matter now more than ever. 

This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t have to be lonely, growth doesn’t happen in isolation, and women rise higher when they build together. 

Because when she decides to collaborate, she creates lasting impact. 

• LinkedIn: Carolyn Pritchard , Lorie Spence

• Bridge Medical Communications LinkedIn: Bridge Medical Communications 

• Instagram: @bridgemedcomms 

• Co-Founders Instagram: @cofoundershq 

• YouTube: @BridgeMedComms 

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kim Costa, a Top 5% Realtor® and the creator of The Wheel House Method, a lifestyle-based approach to real estate that helps people align their homes with their authentic lives. 

Kim shares how her journey from small business controller to real estate leader shaped her belief that choosing a home is about far more than square footage or checklists. It’s about creating an environment that supports who you are today, and who you are becoming. Through empathetic listening, design intuition, and intentional guidance, Kim helps clients understand how their living spaces quietly influence career, relationships, health, and personal growth. 

Together, Staci and Kim explore why traditional real estate often misses the deeper emotional and psychological impact of our environments, how the eight life areas within The Wheel House Method bring clarity to big decisions, and what it means to choose a home that truly supports alignment and fulfillment. Drawing inspiration from environmental psychology, intentional living principles, and human development theories, Kim makes complex ideas accessible and actionable. 

As a host on American Dream TV and the creator of the Live in Your Wheel House podcast and YouTube channel, Kim continues this conversation beyond real estate, helping people see their homes as foundations for courage, clarity, and reinvention. 

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask a powerful question: 
Is your home supporting the life you actually want to live? 

Because when she decides to live in alignment, everything begins to shift. 

🔗 Learn more at lifestylefoundations.com 
📲 Follow Kim on Instagram @kim.e.costa, Facebook @kimecostarealtor, and LinkedIn Kim E. Costa 

In this insightful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Pamela L. Johnson, veterinarian, leadership coach, and founder of Veterinary Masterminds, a company redefining the relationship between pet owners and veterinary professionals through collaboration, compassion, and education.

With over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Johnson shares powerful lessons from her journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for animals and people alike. From building an award-winning AAHA-accredited hospital to tackling the challenges of communication gaps, burnout, and emotional resilience, her message is one of heart-centered leadership and service.

Together, Staci and Dr. Johnson explore what it means to lead with empathy, balance purpose with passion, and build trust, whether in the exam room, the boardroom, or in life. ✨ 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

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