She's An Asset

Most women think the goal is to "make it."

But what happens when you do… and something in you still says there's more?

In today's episode, I sit down with Lorraine Fagela—founder of Sweets & Co Cafe (in Maine) and Hand + Heart Gluten Free, mother, wife, and serial entrepreneur—who built success early in a male-dominated industry, owned her own insurance brokerage, and retired at 36.

She could have stayed there. She didn't.

After stepping away, traveling internationally, and living a completely different chapter of life, Lorraine chose to come back—and build again.

Not because she had to. Because she knew she was meant to.

This conversation is about the kind of woman who doesn't stay where she's comfortable… even when it looks good on paper.

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Sarah Sullivan built a thriving brand photography business in Maine—and then felt called to pivot. In this conversation, we talk about trusting your intuition, redefining success, and the powerful question that reveals what you're truly devoted to.

Connect with Sarah here:

https://www.sarahsullivanconsulting.com

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsullivanconsulting/

Don't miss our next LIVE Event happening on April 10th in Bangor, Maine! Early bird tickets are happening right now- get yours here: https://www.shesanasset.com/bangorevent

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I had the privilege with sitting down in person and talking to Dr Northrup who has been a major advocate for women- her entire career. Listen to how they have been trying to silence her for years... in this episode.

Connect with Dr. Northrup here: https://www.drnorthrup.com

Don't miss our next LIVE Event happening on April 10th in Bangor, Maine! Early bird tickets are happening right now- get yours here: https://www.shesanasset.com/bangorevent

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@theautumnschmidt and @shesanasset on Instagram

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In this episode I sit down with New Hampshire's own lady leading the charge with empowering women with firearms, safety and community. Meet Charity Willis- I met her when I became a firearms instructor as she helped put a powerful group of women together for this class. She taught us a lot about how to be empowered no matter what life throws at you. She is the founder of PEARLS- which is a women's group (you'll have to listen to learn what that means).

If you'd like to connect with Charity you can check out her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/chachacha.anne

This episode was recorded in my car- you can watch us on Youtube too- go here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShesAnAsset

Don't miss our next LIVE Event happening on April 10th in Bangor, Maine! Early bird tickets are happening right now- get yours here: https://www.shesanasset.com/bangorevent

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@theautumnschmidt and @shesanasset on Instagram

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The truth is most women are leaking their power every day without even realizing it. This episode is designed to bring your attention to those areas so you can stop leaking your power NOW!

Don't miss our next LIVE Event happening on April 10th in Bangor, Maine! Early bird tickets are happening right now- get yours here: https://www.shesanasset.com/bangorevent

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The more powerful you become as a woman, the harder to control you will be. In this episode Autumn dives into this and teaches you how to become the most powerful version of yourself.

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What happens when the life you've built no longer fits? In this raw and honest conversation, Bobbie Grenier shares her story of starting over after 30 years of marriage, raising two children, and climbing the corporate ladder. This episode is a powerful reminder that reinvention isn't just possible—it's necessary sometimes.

If you've ever felt like you were made for more, but life forced you into a season you didn't expect, this one's for you. Bobbie opens up about the real, often untold truths of being the strong one, navigating massive change, and finding yourself again in the process.

• The truth about starting over in your 40s, 50s, and beyond

• How to navigate divorce, identity shifts, and career transitions

• The emotional weight strong women carry (but rarely talk about)

• Letting go of who you were to become who you're meant to be

• Why reinvention isn't failure—it's freedom

👉 She has her own podcast The Maine Real Estate Round Table

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She's An Asset: Women's Empowerment & Leadership Event 📍 Kennebunkport, Maine 📅 July 24th, 2025

This is not your average women's event. This is a real-life, hands-on experience designed to help you own your presence, reclaim your power, and step fully into your leadership—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

✅ Grab your seat here: https://shesanasset.eventbrite.com

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Today on the She's An Asset podcast, Autumn sits down with the unforgettable Meredith Steele (@babiesofsteele), the raw, hilarious, and deeply human voice behind a platform that now touches over a million people.

Meredith shares the truth about her mental health journey, including her suicide attempt at 16—and how she found her way back to life, purpose, and service. In a world that filters out the truth, Meredith chose to build a platform on it.

And it's not just social media—this woman shows up offline too, crowdfunding for waitresses and lifting her community in quiet but powerful ways.

We talk about:

• What it's really like to live with mental health struggles—and not hide them
• Why being real online is the most radical thing you can do
• How Meredith uses humor to connect, survive, and create impact
• The responsibility of influence Online bullying Why your hardest moment might be the thing that makes you most powerful
• This isn't just a story of survival—it's a masterclass in showing up, staying honest, and being of service.

Meredith reminds us: You don't need to be perfect to be impactful. You just need to stay here. And stay real.

Info on She's An Asset's Kennebunkport, Maine Women's Empowerment Workshop Here

Huge Thank you to Mindy's Munchies Maine for letting us record our podcast episode in their store and gifting us with delicious chocolates!

Connect with Meredith: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube: @babiesofsteele

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Website & Events: https://shesanasset.com

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicidal ideation and mental health. Please take care while listening.

Tiffany Lathrop didn't plan on building Maine's first heated yoga and barre studio in southern Maine (known as The Daily Sweat, located in Kennebunk). She just needed somewhere to breathe.

Tiffany and her husband packed up and moved to Oregon- on a whim! It was inside a barre studio there that she started to put the pieces of her life back together. But things didn't stay steady in Oregon for long.

They moved again—this time to Maine and within two months, Tiffany lost her dad. And while most people would've slowed down, Tiffany took on three teaching jobs across three different states. All while holding on to a quiet, relentless voice inside that said: there has to be more.

That voice turned into The Daily Sweat—a radically inclusive space built not out of strategy or trend, but survival and heart. Now celebrating 6 years in business, Tiffany shares the unfiltered truth about grief, grit, starting over, and creating the kind of community she wished existed when she needed it most.

• How unexpected loss changed everything

• The burnout and bravery behind her early years in Maine

• What it really takes to start something when you feel broken

• The power of sweat, connection, and showing up raw

• Why community isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline

Check out the Daily Sweat here

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If you're a woman who's tired of shrinking, shape-shifting, or feeling like you're too much—this space is for you. Follow She's An Asset on Instagram: @shesanasset

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On July 24th in Kennebunkport, Maine don't miss the She's An Asset Women's Empowerment & Leadership Workshop from 5pm-8pm! Learn more/grab your seats here:

In this episode of She's An Asset, we sit down with veteran and healer Tawnya Brown—founder of CoActive Wellness in Windham, Maine.

Tawnya spent years in male-dominated industries, proving her strength again and again. But underneath the success and grit was a quiet truth she could no longer ignore: people like us are breaking. Not because we're weak, but because there's nowhere safe to unravel, rest, and heal root causes.

If you've ever felt like:

• You're always "on," even when you're falling apart inside

• Traditional healing isn't cutting it anymore

• You're successful, but still deeply disconnected from your power

...this conversation is your permission slip to stay in your power.

Together, we explore:

• 🔧 Tawnya's journey from military life and OT work to opening a full-spectrum wellness sanctuary

• ✨ Why holistic modalities like hypnotherapy and light therapy are crucial for women carrying emotional trauma

• 🧠 The hidden cost of constantly serving others without being poured into

• 🌿 What it actually looks like to soften without falling apart

🎧 Listen in and let this episode remind you: You're not too much. You're just not supported enough.

🔗 Learn more about Tawnya and CoActive Wellness: https://coactivewellness.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram @shesanasset 💬 DM us your biggest takeaway — we always respond.