Beverly Asante Puschmann isn’t just here to help people feel better. She wants to help them live fuller, more authentic lives. Beverly shares how storytelling, cultural identity, and intentional mental health care can shape communities and create lasting change. Kara and Beverly talk about intergenerational trauma, career pivots, and what it means to serve others without losing yourself.

Chapters:

00:00 From HR leader to laid-off overnight

01:45 Why career coaching for women of color matters

04:10 Building Her Movement from the ground up

06:00 The invisible load women carry in the workplace

08:15 Learning to bet on herself after burnout

10:00 How to start over when your confidence is low

12:20 What leadership looks like during uncertainty

14:10 Helping women reconnect with their purpose

16:00 Building career paths outside the traditional mold

18:30 Knowing when it’s time to pivot

20:00 The power of mindset coaching for women

21:30 Why community is key to personal growth

23:15 What powerful really means

25:00 Advice for anyone afraid to take the leap

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.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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