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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Lisa DeFrank-Cole, an award-winning author and esteemed professor, to delve into women, leadership, and the barriers of gender bias. Lisa sheds light on why women’s career paths often take a non-linear route, shaped by caregiving roles, societal expectations, and entrenched biases, while men typically follow a more predictable career climb from education to promotion. She also introduces the Kaleidoscope Career Path, a fresh perspective on how career choices adapt to life’s changing values and circumstances. Whether it's balancing work-life priorities, caring for loved ones, or seeking personal fulfillment, Lisa explains how this flexible model reflects the evolving decisions women face throughout their professional journeys.
Lisa DeFrank-Cole is Director and F. Duke Perry Endowed Professor of Leadership Studies at West Virginia University, widely known for her academic and practical expertise in women’s leadership.
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Laura Beauparlant, founder of Lab Creative, author of Brand Chemistry and creator of Brand Camp about her entrepreneurial journey and how it led to the creation of Lab Creative and Brand Camp. Recognizing that personal branding extends beyond a job title or employer, she understood that carefully selecting the stories you share is crucial for enhancing your brand, while oversharing can potentially damage it. Laura offers invaluable insights on how to strike the right balance, using storytelling to enhance your brand while protecting the reputation you’ve established.
Laura is an internationally acclaimed speaker and entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience. She utilizes her creativity and unique methodologies to aid growth-oriented entrepreneurs in recognizing and harnessing their unique abilities. Her approach ensures that brands not only stand out but also attract the right clientele and achieve remarkable success. If you found this episode inspiring, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment.
MORE ABOUT LAURA BEAUPARLANT Website: Lab Creative LinkedIn: Laura Beauparlant Podcast: Live with Laura Blog Post: “7 Lessons From an Entrepreneur” Book: “Brand Chemistry : How to Attract the Right Clients and Keep Them”
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Abbe F. Large, Managing Director at Lenox Advisors, about the need for open conversations about money. She offers valuable advice on teaching children the importance of money, helping them develop healthy financial habits early on, including budgeting, saving, and responsible spending. Abbe also encourages women to actively participate in family financial decisions, particularly during the "sandwich years," when managing the financial responsibilities of both children and aging parents becomes increasingly important.
Abbe is a passionate advocate for families and individuals dealing with difficult financial realities. She personally navigated these same financial complexities when caring for her father through his battle with pancreatic cancer. Abbe faced the same challenges she regularly helps others overcome and gained a unique appreciation for the importance of being supported through these challenging times with grace and dignity. She believes that when money is removed from the equation, people can focus on what truly matters: love and family. Abbe was named on Forbes's Top Financial Security Professionals in both 2022 and 2023.
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Mahara Wayman, Chief Gratitude Officer & CEO, Mindfulness with Mahara about the importance of being honest with yourself and letting go of self-limiting beliefs.
Mahara Wayman is dedicated to empowerment, mindfulness, and a dash of badassery. With a diverse and vibrant portfolio, her journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to helping individuals and entrepreneurs thrive personally and professionally.
As the Chief Gratitude Officer and CEO of "Mindfulness With Mahara," she guides women from the mundane to the extraordinary, tapping into their innate strength. Through Mahara’s unique methodologies, she empowers clients to embrace their inner badass potential, injecting life with renewed enthusiasm.
Her debut book, “Essential Insights To Living Your Best Life,” is available on Amazon.
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MORE ABOUT MAHARA WAYMAN Website: Mindfulness With Mahara LinkedIn: Mahara Wayman Podcast: The Art of Badassery Book: “Essential Insights to Living Your Best Life”
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Christy Pretzinger, CEO of WG Content, about the importance of creating a "cultural balance sheet" at work. By fostering a culture that enhances both human connections and business success it creates an environment where employees thrive and feel valued.
WG Content’s core values—empowered, curious, kind, and fun—are not just words on a wall; they are ingrained in the company’s daily operations and celebrated in monthly meetings. Christy explains that her company’s success is rooted in fostering a culture that values each person's unique contributions and feels their absence when they are not present.
Christy is a popular podcast speaker and is co-author of the upcoming book “Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Keys to Creating an Environment Where People Can Thrive.” She’s also a long-time member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global nonprofit comprising business leaders from 65 countries.
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Jacqueline Green, CEO and Founder Behind the Design, Speaker, and Coach discusses her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. She shares her valuable insights on building a profitable business and stresses the importance of treating your venture not as a hobby but as a serious business and brand. Drawing from her experience, Jacqueline offers practical advice on managing resources effectively to create a sustainable and successful business.
Jacqueline Green is the founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist of Behind the Design, a training and education company that provides interior designers and other creative business owners with the tools needed to build profitable businesses. With a solid background in business and marketing, Jacqueline realized she had a unique skill set that could help businesses overcome these pain points and fulfill their deep desire to make a difference and assist others.
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Michele Phillips, Founder of Key Performance and author of “Happiness is a Habit: Simple Daily Rituals,” about the science of emotions, highlighting how daily happiness habits can transform your life and business. Michele discusses how successful people channel their energy into things they can control, emphasizing that the positive energy you create in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. In positive psychology, she explains, the key difference between optimists and pessimists lies in how they process and interpret life events.
As the president of Key Performance Michele has been on a lifelong quest to help others create positive habits that build confidence, increase vitality, and help people move in the direction of their goals and dreams. Michele's professional experience spans over 20 years facilitating engaging workshops, seminars, and coaching programs. An authority in the field of peak performance, Michele inspires others to action and helps individuals create lives filled with energy, joy, and positive habits.
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MORE ABOUT MICHELE PHILLIPS Website: Key 2 Unlock/Key Performance LinkedIn: Michele Phillips
Book: “Happiness is a Habit: Simple Daily Rituals That Increase Energy, Improve Well-Being, and Add Joy to Every Day”
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kami Guildner, Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and best-selling Author regarding how the narratives you share about yourself shape both you and your brand. As a business coach for high vibe women entrepreneurs, she helps them build businesses they love with more time and wealth prosperity. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, and utilizing her Soul+Strategy™ approach to business, she helps her clients succeed in business.
Kami is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and host of the award-winning Extraordinary Women Radio™ – a podcast igniting a new paradigm of entrepreneurship with Soul+Strategy at its heart.
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MORE ABOUT KAMI GUILDNER Website: Kami Guildner LinkedIn: Kami Guildner Podcast: Extraordinary Women Radio
Oct Event: Extraordinary Women Ignite
Book: “Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose.”
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. L. Carol Scott, author of "Just Be Your S.E.L.F.," about a personal-growth framework for adults that draws on early development research. She explains how your upbringing influences your potential and how this framework can enhance self-awareness in work and life relationships, forming a solid foundation for success.
Dr. L. Carol Scott is a #1 International Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and keynote speaker. As a trauma-informed developmental psychologist, she brings your birthright of SASS—Self-Aware Success Strategies to help you get along better on the adult playgrounds where you play today. If you found this episode inspiring, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment.
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Carolyn Boldt, VP of Design at CrossFields and a holistic health and wellness advocate. Carolyn knows how our work and living environments significantly impact our mental health. So, when designing your space, design it so it resonates with you and helps keep your mental well-being with a positive outlook.
Carolyn's passion for interior design began in her teens, collaborating with her NASA engineer father on the early preliminary design of US Space Station, and she now boasts over 40 years of industry expertise.
In 2004, she and her husband co-founded CrossFields as a design-build firm in Atlanta, and in 2011 they changed their focus to improving the public’s perception of alternative medicine and highlighting the power of holistic healthcare. If you found this episode inspiring, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment.
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The podcast currently has 210 episodes available.