What does aging well actually require — beyond money?

In this episode, Jackie Porter speaks with Margot McWhirter, founder of Inclusive Aging, about what high-earning women often overlook when planning their future.

We discuss:

• Aging in place and inclusive design
 • Health as wealth and longevity strategy
 • Why independence without community is fragile
 • The financial impact of caregiving
 • Housing decisions that compound over decades
 • How to design an empowered later life

Aging is not a personal failure. It’s a structural reality.

The question isn’t whether you’ll age — it’s whether you’re building for the version of you that will.

This conversation is for women who want their success to remain durable — physically, financially, and socially.

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Low libido. Female desire. Sexual confidence. Intimacy in long-term relationships.

Why do so many high-achieving women feel powerful in business… yet disconnected in the bedroom?

In this Valentine’s special episode of the High Earning Women Podcast, I sit down with Certified Sex Coach and Somatic Sex Educator Kendra Hamilton to talk honestly about female arousal, orgasm, desire, and the quiet myths that shape how women experience intimacy.

This is not a surface-level conversation about “spicing things up.”
 It’s a grounded discussion about how the female body actually works — biologically, neurologically, and emotionally.

We unpack:

• Why female arousal naturally takes longer (and why that’s not dysfunction)
• The difference between male and female desire cycles
• How stress and high performance suppress libido
• Why the honeymoon phase creates false expectations
• The science of dopamine, oxytocin, and confidence
• Why so many successful women stay in their heads during intimacy
• The connection between sexual confidence and professional presence

If you’ve ever wondered:

Why does my sex drive feel different than it used to?
 Why does intimacy feel flat — even in a good relationship?
 Is something wrong with me?

This episode will recalibrate how you think about pleasure.

Because intimacy isn’t a performance metric.
 And your body is not broken.

We talk about slowing down, understanding your nervous system, and reclaiming pleasure as part of a fully integrated life — not something separate from your ambition.

If you care about sustainable ambition, confidence, and living fully — this conversation belongs in that equation.

Listen now and share it with a woman who needs to hear she isn’t malfunctioning. She’s just been operating in a system that never explained how her body works.

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In today’s episode of the High-Earning Women Podcast, we talk about what stamina really looks like in entrepreneurship — beyond the highlight reel.

This conversation explores the financial realities of building a business over time: starting without perfect timing, managing uneven cash flow, preparing before taking risks, pitching for capital, and learning to carry responsibility for teams, investors, and family.

We discuss why passion alone isn’t enough, how financial cushions create freedom, and how a founder’s relationship with money evolves through different stages of growth. This episode also covers fundraising preparation, confidence in pitching, representation in entrepreneurship, and why “figuring it out” becomes a core leadership skill.

If you’re a high-earning woman navigating growth, risk, or reinvention — this episode offers clarity, not clichés.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why stamina matters more than speed in business
• How to think about money before taking entrepreneurial risks
• What pitching for capital really requires
• How founders develop financial confidence over time
• Why preparation and flexibility matter more than perfect timing
• How representation and access shape opportunity

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In today’s episode of the High-Earning Women Podcast, we explore what it truly means to become, as a professional, a founder, and a financial decision-maker.

Joining me is Mateen Purgall, a personal injury lawyer and founder of Purgall Law, who shares her journey from receptionist to paralegal, from law school graduate to firm founder, and from employee to entrepreneur.

Mateen opens up about the financial and emotional realities of starting a law practice, from carrying six-figure student debt to navigating contingency-based income, long settlement timelines, and the pressure of sustaining a business before revenue arrives.

We also discuss:

• The financial cushions professionals need before leaping entrepreneurship
• Why insurance coverage is often the most overlooked asset for high-earning women
• Key policies every business owner should review, including liability coverage, disability insurance, and umbrella policies
• How money mindset shifts as women move from scarcity to strategic leverage
• Why reputation, relationships, and integrity compound over time—often more than advertising
• Practical advice for lawyers considering opening their own firm, including keeping overhead lean and using AI strategically

This conversation is especially relevant for lawyers, professionals, and founders who want to protect both their income and their future while building a business aligned with their values.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to think about risk, resilience, and financial protection—so your success doesn’t depend on luck.

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In today’s episode, we explore what it really takes to build a business from the ground up, scale it successfully, and make the decision to step into a new chapter with clarity and confidence.

Joining me is Jennifer Seberras, former owner of Simplify Supply Chain and founder of LeadershipHub.ca.

Jennifer built a transportation and logistics company in a male-dominated industry, navigated the realities of early-stage growth, scaled to seven figures, and ultimately made the bold decision to sell her business. In this conversation, she shares the practical, emotional, and financial realities of that journey—without glossing over the hard parts.

We talk about money mindset, investing back into your business, preparing financially for an exit, and why success today looks very different for Jennifer than it did during her scaling years.

Jennifer also opens up about why she chose to start LeadershipHub.ca, how a health scare reshaped her priorities, and what she now believes women entrepreneurs need most: clarity, structure, confidence, and support from people who have actually been there.

This episode is for women who are building, scaling, questioning what “next” looks like, or redefining what success means in this season of life.

Connect with Jennifer:
Website: https://leadershiphub.ca

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For women who have built successful careers, the next question is often quieter—but more powerful: Where does my influence go next?

In this episode of High Earning Women, Jackie Porter speaks with Deborah Rosati—Founder and CEO of Women Get On Board—about the realities of boardroom leadership and why high-earning women are uniquely positioned to serve at this level.

Deborah shares:

• What boards actually look for (and what they don’t)
• Why women often underestimate their readiness
• How governance expands influence beyond day-to-day work
• The difference between nonprofit boards and corporate boards
• Practical first steps to becoming board-ready

This conversation isn’t about prestige.
 It’s about purpose, power, and positioning your experience for long-term impact.

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What does courage look like when no one is watching?
This week on the High-Earning Women Podcast, I sit down with Mary Lou McDonald, President of Safe Food Matters, a woman who took on Canada’s food regulators to protect all of us.

We talk about:
 • glyphosate in everyday foods
 • the truth about our food safety systems
 • mindful eating vs mindless eating
 • how purpose fuels courage, even when the fight takes years

This conversation will change the way you think about what’s on your plate and what it means to use your voice.

Stream the full episode now.
 Your health and your courage deserve this one.

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Feeding a Community, Building a Legacy: The Ruthie Bird Story

What happens when a simple idea — healthier meals for kids — turns into a national network of women-led businesses?
 In this episode, Jackie sits down with Ruthie Bird, founder of The Lunch Lady, to explore an entrepreneurial journey forged in kitchens, school hallways, and community rooms across Ontario and beyond.

Ruthie shares:
 • how one home-grown idea grew into a Canada-wide franchise
 • the financial and operational realities behind scaling a values-driven business
 • why supporting other women became core to her model
 • the resilience it takes to build something that lasts
 • the lessons she wishes more women entrepreneurs had access to earlier

This is a conversation about purpose, grit, and redefining what success can look like when profit and impact work together, a must-listen for high-earning women designing their next chapter.

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Trust isn’t a soft skill. It’s a strategic advantage.
 In this episode of High Earning Women, Jackie sits down with Caitlyn Mackrell, CEO of AuraData, to explore what it takes for women leaders to hire confidently, lead boldly, and protect their organizations from hidden risks.

We dive into:

• Why résumé fraud is rising — and how to protect your culture from costly hiring mistakes
• The emotional and financial toll of bringing the wrong person into your business
• What women leaders must understand about credibility in a digital world
• The surprising upside of being underestimated in business
• How hybrid work has changed leadership, trust-building, and team connection
• Practical systems to keep your team aligned, accountable, and engaged 

If you’re a high-earning woman leading a team, hiring talent, or building a business, this episode will help you lead with more clarity, more confidence, and far fewer headaches.

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In this episode of The High-Earning Women Podcast, Jackie Porter sits down with Agnes Lan, Founder and VP of Sales at Change Connect, a powerhouse leader on a mission to help 5,000 entrepreneurs scale and lead with impact.

They discuss what truly separates running a business from growing one, the invisible weight of perfectionism, and why redefining sales as service can transform both your confidence and your bottom line.

Agnes shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and the systems that help women founders step out of survival mode and into sustainable success.

Connect with Agnes Lan:
Website: www.changeconnect.ca

LinkedIn: Agnes Lan

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