Bethany Hawkins and Sharoline Galva have built more than a podcast. They’ve built a platform for joy, connection, and change. As the powerhouse duo behind Crackers & Soup and co-hosts of the award-winning Chatting Over Chowder podcast, they’ve found a way to create meaningful work that’s also a lot of fun. From launching a production company to curating a team that shares their values, Bethany and Sharoline talk about what it means to lead with purpose, choose projects that matter, and make space for grace while holding high standards. Along the way, we get real about entrepreneurship, creative freedom, and why “no” is never the end of the conversation.

Chapters:

00:00 Building a podcast with purpose

01:10 Meet Bethany Hawkins and Sharoline Galva

03:00 The origin of Crackers & Soup

05:15 Launching Chatting Over Chowder

07:00 Why they hire for values first

09:20 Lessons from She Podcasts Live

11:00 How to grow a podcast production company

13:15 Choosing clients that align with your vision

15:00 Balancing fun with high standards

17:30 Creating impact through podcasting

19:45 Saying yes to opportunities that feel right

21:15 Overcoming challenges as female entrepreneurs

23:30 Making space for rest and creativity

25:00 Advice for aspiring podcasters

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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