SHE DECIDES

In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Jill Hardy Heath, President and CEO of Heart of America, a national nonprofit reshaping what equity in education truly means. With more than two decades of experience, Jill has transformed HOA from a small, literacy-focused initiative into a movement impacting over 2.5 million students and families across the country. 

From partnering with powerhouse organizations like the Denver Broncos, Verizon, and Under Armour, to being recognized by Forbes, the Aspen Institute, and the White House, Jill’s leadership has redefined what’s possible when passion meets purpose. A Yale Women’s Leadership Program graduate and recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, Jill also brings wisdom from her corporate roots managing Target’s award-winning School Library Makeover program. 

Staci and Jill dive into the realities of creating systemic change, the power of cross-sector partnerships, and the responsibility leaders hold to open doors for the next generation. Jill’s message is clear: when children are given opportunity, support, and vision, their possibilities are limitless. 

This is an episode for leaders, dreamers, and anyone committed to building equity and legacy through action. Because when SHE DECIDES to create opportunity, she changes the future for generations.

Connect with Heart of America 

📲 Instagram: @heartofamerica 
📘 Facebook: @heartofamerica 
🐦 X (Twitter): @HeartofAmericaF 
🎵 TikTok: @heartofamerica 

In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Olivia Weinstock, award-winning journalist, CEO of LivDigitalAgency, and rising star in sports media and public relations. From anchoring at the first-place college news station Beach TV News to working as a production assistant at a major sports network, Olivia’s journey showcases what it means to lead with vision, resilience, and authenticity. 

As NAHJ Vice President and internship ambassador for the Department of Journalism and PR at Cal State Long Beach, Olivia has already built a powerful reputation as a communicator, leader, and changemaker. Her work has earned prestigious recognition, including scholarships from the RTNA Foundation and the Golden Globe Equity Foundation, along with multiple national awards for excellence in journalism and public relations. 

Together, Staci and Olivia explore how to navigate competitive industries, why storytelling matters now more than ever, and how young leaders can harness purpose and creativity to open doors for themselves and others. 

Because when SHE DECIDES to chase her passion with grit and authenticity, she doesn’t just create a career, she starts to build her legacy. 

📲 Connect with Olivia: 

• Instagram: @oliviaweinstock 

• LinkedIn: Olivia Weinstock 

In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Sarrah, premier intimacy coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Elixr, the AI-powered love app that’s reshaping how we experience self-love, dating, and relationships. Over the past decade, Sarrah has personally coached more than 2,500 individuals, including CEOs of multi-billion-dollar companies, and built two thriving coaching companies, earning recognition in Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Men’s Health. 

Now, she’s bringing her expertise to the world through Elixr: a love coaching platform designed to guide people through every stage of the emotional journey. With its proprietary, evidence-based curriculum, Elixr helps members strengthen emotional intelligence, build confidence, and navigate friendships, dating, intimacy, and breakups with resilience and grace. 

Sarrah’s message is clear: love is our birthright. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love, or the love of deep friendships, we were born to experience it all. This episode is a powerful reminder that when SHE DECIDES to embrace love in all its forms, she transforms not only her relationships, but her entire life. 

• Website: elixr.love 

• LinkedIn: Sarrah Rose 

• Instagram: @sarrahrosenyc 

• Facebook: Sarrah Rose CEO 

In this refreshingly raw episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Briana Bass, therapist, Masters in Clinical Mental Health, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and former corporate executive who isn’t afraid to keep it real. Briana’s mission is clear: to help high-functioning, emotionally intelligent individuals and couples break toxic patterns, heal relationships, and transform their lives through direct, no-BS therapy.

From the burnout of modern life to the complexities of dating apps, intimacy, and identity in today’s chaotic world, Briana bridges emotional insight with real-world impact. With her blend of compassion and candor, she offers a new perspective on how we show up in love, ambition, and self-awareness.

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from honesty, courage, and the willingness to face what’s holding you back. Because when SHE DECIDES to stop playing small and start embracing her truth, transformation begins.

📲 Instagram & TikTok: @brianabasstherapy

🌐 Website: https://brianabass.org/

In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kathy Colon, MBA, MPH, Founder & CEO of Nova Lux DR Properties. Kathy’s entrepreneurial journey began while caring for a loved one and traveling frequently between New York and the Dominican Republic. What started as a personal discovery, falling in love with the country’s natural beauty and vibrant culture, became the spark for a business that reimagines luxury real estate. 

Drawing on her executive experience at global companies like Microsoft, IBM Watson, and Salesforce, Kathy founded Nova Lux DR Properties with a mission to make finding, furnishing, and owning a home in the Dominican Republic a seamless, holistic, and joyful experience. She shares how her passion for business, wellness, and connection shaped the company’s vision: helping clients build not just homes, but meaningful memories. 

This conversation is a reminder that entrepreneurship often grows out of the intersections of our personal and professional lives. Kathy’s story blends resilience, innovation, and heart. Because when SHE DECIDES to merge purpose with expertise, she creates lasting impact across borders. 

• Website: novaluxdrproperties.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Instagram: @NovaLuxDRProperties

• Facebook: Nova Lux DR Properties

In this illuminating episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Marissa Pei, organizational psychologist, motivational speaker, media personality, and bestselling author widely known as the Asian Oprah. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over three decades of experience consulting for Fortune 500 companies, teaching at prestigious universities like UCLA Anderson and Boston University Brussels, and hosting her syndicated show Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, she brings both depth and warmth to powerful conversations. 

Together, they explore how Dr. Pei transformed personal adversity into a mission of healing and happiness. She dives into her bestselling book 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, highlights the one practice most empowering for women, and reflects on her 12-year journey creating her enduring talk show. This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose, embracing resilience, and leading with joy. 

Because when SHE DECIDES to stand firmly in her story, she uplifts countless others to do the same. 

• Website: drmarissa.life YouTube+14Marissapei+14Instagram+14UCLA Extension 

• Watch her show: Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, running over a decade and airing on platforms like iHeartRadio and CNBC News Radio Marissapei+15Marissapei+15speakerhub.com+15 

• Instagram: @docbalance 

In this empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Courtney Stanfield, veteran Canadian TV broadcaster, mom of three, and founder of the revolutionary Air Out! App. Courtney’s mission is clear: to transform the way we deal with overwhelming emotions by giving people a safe, anonymous space to express themselves freely and without judgment. 

From her career in broadcasting to her journey as a mother and now a mental wellness visionary, Courtney shares how unfiltered self-expression can cut through the noise, ease emotional weight, and help us feel better, fast. Together, they explore the connection between mental wellness and leadership, the courage it takes to launch something groundbreaking, and why creating judgment-free spaces matters now more than ever. 

Because when SHE DECIDES to turn pain into purpose, she builds tools that give others the freedom to breathe and begin again. 

✨ Air Out! has been featured in LA Weekly, FOX, Too Much Magazine, Breakfast Television, and countless tech platforms for its bold and innovative approach to wellness. 

📲 Download Air Out! free on the Apple Store and Google Play, and discover how venting, without guilt or shame, can shift your energy and change your day. 

👉 Connect with Courtney and Air Out! 

• Website: airoutapp.com 

• Instagram: @airoutapp 

• TikTok: @air.outapp 

In this beautifully grounded episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kim Depole, visionary interior designer, founder of NYC Depole Design, and a pioneer in crafting spaces that begin with the soul. With over 30 years of experience and a client list ranging from global CEOs to Oprah herself, Kim’s approach to design goes far beyond aesthetics. 

Rooted in mindfulness and inspired by global travels, Kim shares how creating a home that reflects your inner world can be a powerful act of self-expression and healing. From optimizing space with intention to designing sanctuaries that support how we live, work, and restore, Kim’s philosophy empowers us to create homes that don’t just look beautiful but feel like home. 

This episode is an invitation to turn inward and design outward – from the heart. Because when SHE DECIDES to honor her space, she creates a life of beauty, balance, and meaning. 

Connect with Kim Depole and Depole Designs

• Website: depoledesign.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (212) 366-5682

• Instagram: @depoledesign

• YouTube: Depole Design Channel

• Houzz: Depole Design LLC

In this refreshing and purposeful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Lucy Milligan Wahl, founder of LMW Edits, Princeton and UCLA alum, and a passionate voice for the power of organization as a tool for intentional living.

Lucy shares how she traded a career in fundraising to launch her San Francisco-based professional organizing business in 2014, helping everyone from tech CEOs to busy families find clarity in their homes and their lives. Her message is clear and powerful: everyone can be organized, and creating order in your physical space is a bold first step to showing up fully in every other area of life.

More than bins and labels, this conversation is about designing a life that makes space for what truly matters. Because when SHE DECIDES to live with intention, she makes room for joy, purpose, and freedom.

✨ Connect with Lucy Milligan Wahl
🌐 Website: www.lmwedits.com
📸 Instagram: @lmwedits
📘 Facebook: LMW Edits
💼 LinkedIn: Lucy Milligan Wahl

In this electrifying episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski is joined by Jeanne Omlor, Business Strategist, multi-7-figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach, whose journey is a masterclass in reinvention. 

At 54, Jeanne was a solo parent, buried in debt, and starting from zero. In just 17 months, she built a $1M business without ads and has since scaled to multi-millions while helping nearly 500 other entrepreneurs do the same. Fueled by purpose and shaped by perseverance, Jeanne now empowers others to rewrite their money stories, unleash their vision, and lead with integrity. 

This episode is for every woman who’s ever felt stuck, small, or behind. Jeanne proves it’s never too late to rise and when SHE DECIDES to bet on herself, she builds a legacy. 

Episode Takeaways

• Jeanne Omlor started her business while being a solo parent in debt.
• She initially struggled to find clients in a new city.
• Transitioning to online business was a game changer for her.
• Mentorship played a crucial role in her success.
• Servant leadership is key in coaching relationships.
• Building strong client relationships is essential for success.
• Jeanne emphasizes the importance of marketing in business.
• She learned valuable lessons from her coaching experiences.
• Jeanne's clients often achieve success quickly with her guidance.
• Creating a supportive coaching environment fosters client growth. Business is about testing and adapting strategies.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in financial success.
• True success encompasses personal, spiritual, and financial aspects.
• Mastering emotions is key to achieving business goals.
• Getting online is essential for modern business success.
• Coaching and mentorship can significantly impact growth.
• Simplicity in approach often leads to better results.
• It's important to take responsibility for mistakes.
• Helping others succeed brings personal fulfillment.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are vital for entrepreneurs.

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