Alice Shikina, the badass founder of Shikina Mediation and Arbitration, joins the So She Slays Podcast to spill the tea on mastering negotiation and finding your leverage in any situation, whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, managing your personal life, or hustling as a small business owner.

Alice breaks down how to spot and use your leverage like a pro. From navigating corporate negotiations to applying these strategies in your relationships, she’s got you covered with practical tips and real talk. Discover the secrets to prepping for negotiations, knowing what you truly want, and confidently going after it.

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Co-Founder, Heather, speaks with fashion entrepreneur, Neha from the niche clothing line for hourglass shapes, Aam. We discuss the different ways to fund your business without seeking venture capitalists along with how to create a financial plan to see if you are actually ready to quit your job and launch your business.

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In a world where “bigger, faster, more” often dominates the conversation around success, Mona Loring brings a refreshing perspective to business growth. As the visionary founder of Conscious Hollywood and a trailblazer in public relations, Mona has mastered the art of building with intention, sustainability, and purpose.

In this episode what it really means to create a conscious business that aligns with your values. The importance of growing at a sustainable pace to avoid burnout or losing control of your vision. Mindset shifts that help prioritize long-term success over immediate gratification. Practical considerations for building a business that thrives without compromising your goals or purpose.

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Essence shares her journey of building The Established, an award-winning beauty and skincare brand, only to realize it wasn’t her calling. In a raw and inspiring conversation, she opens up about the defining moment she decided to walk away, pivot completely, and start fresh with The Slutty Founder. 💥

If you’ve ever wondered how to find the courage to let go of what’s not serving you or how to redefine your purpose, this episode is your sign to take the leap

 In this episode, we sit down with Essence Iman, the powerhouse behind The Slutty Founder, a bold platform helping women launch and grow their own beauty brands. From branding and marketing to the nuts and bolts of starting a business, Essence is giving aspiring entrepreneurs the ultimate playbook for success.

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Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, the money you want always seems just out of reach? Spoiler alert: it’s not your hustle—it might be your emotions. In this raw and insightful episode, we dive into the deep connection between money and trauma, unpacking how our emotional baggage and thought patterns can quietly sabotage our financial goals.

From emotional spending to fears of abundance, we’re breaking down the real ways your past might be holding your bank account hostage—and more importantly, how to break free. Join us as we explore actionable ways to heal your money mindset, rewrite your financial narrative, and finally start making the money you deserve.

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Ready to cut through the noise on relationship advice? This week on the So She Slays Podcast, we welcome NYC therapist and relationship expert Laura Caruso, founder of Well Psychotherapy, to help us get real about attachment styles.

With social media flooded with advice on “what your attachment style says about you,” it’s tough to know what’s true, what’s fluff, and what actually matters for building strong connections.

In this candid episode, Laura breaks down what attachment styles really mean, how they impact our relationships, and whether they’re something we can change or need to accept. If you’re over the social media BS and ready for honest, expert-backed insights on attachment and relationships, this episode is for you!

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We sit down with Dr. Amanda Kenderes, communication expert and author of TALK TYPES: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are. Amanda's revolutionary Talk Type model challenges outdated beliefs about “good” and “normal” communication, breaking down the stereotypes that often keep us from genuine connection and fulfillment—both personally and professionally.

In this episode, Amanda unpacks the three core reasons people talk, showing how understanding our Talk Type can validate our identity, highlight our strengths, and even help us quickly assess personalities. 🌍 Raised across five continents, Amanda brings a unique global perspective, explaining how this model can help us connect with others effortlessly, make clearer decisions, and anticipate people’s behaviors with confidence.

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Colette Courtion, the powerhouse founder and CEO of Joylux and Mommy Matters stops by the So She Slays studio. Named one of Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Female Founders of 2020, Colette is a trailblazer in the women’s health and wellness space with over 20 years of expertise, 3 venture-backed startups, and 20 patents to her name!

In this episode, we dive deep into a conversation that every mom or mom-to-be needs to hear. While everyone is busy preparing for the baby, who’s preparing the mom for what happens to her body? Colette talks us through the often-overlooked postpartum experience, offering real advice on how women can heal and empower themselves after giving birth.

We also talk about her groundbreaking products that have helped thousands of women navigate this new chapter of motherhood, and she shares invaluable tips on how to prepare your body for birth and beyond.

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In this episode, we dive into a fascinating and essential topic—gut health—with the brilliant Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics. Known for pioneering the next frontier of metabolic health through microbiome-targeted products, Colleen is changing the game in wellness, and she’s here to share her journey from scientist to entrepreneur.

With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Microbiology from Johns Hopkins and experience leading bioscience teams, Colleen’s story is both inspiring and relatable. Her role as a mom led her to create Pendulum after her daughter was born prematurely and faced long-term risks from early antibiotics, sparking her mission to develop safe solutions for people with disrupted microbiomes.

In this episode, we get real about:

• Why gut health is everything and how it affects your entire body
• What you should be doing to keep your gut in check
• The latest in gut health science and how it can empower you to live your healthiest life
• The impact of early antibiotic use on the microbiome and chronic health issues

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A much needed reminder and repeat to help us all out as we barrel through October and into the madness of the holidays!

If you're an overachiever or a doer, constantly saying or thinking, "I'm not doing enough," this episode is for you! Karena Neukirchner stops by the So She Slays podcast to talk to all of us booked and busy people running around like there isn't enough time in the day to get everything we need done.

We dive into what exactly is behind the overachiever's way of thinking, feelings of not being or doing "enough," and what to do when you need to calm your anxiety but you're short on time. We walk you through, in real time, how to self-soothe using the Havening technique. I had no clue what it was, but wait till you hear me after it's done.

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