In this episode, Mic chats with the fabulous Diann Wingert.  Diann shares her personal journey of taking off the mask and being true to herself. She discusses her childhood trauma and the masks she wore to survive. Diann emphasizes encouraging women to trust themselves and embrace their desires and priorities. She also explores the balance between strength and femininity and challenges societal expectations. Diann discusses her transition from therapy to coaching and the barriers that hold women back from starting their own businesses. She emphasizes the importance of embracing failure, taking risks, and stepping outside one's comfort zone. 

Work with Diann:
https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/shiny-objects

Free Quiz:
https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5e86e90dce39a3001432b6db

Listen:
The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast
https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/podcast

Connect:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannwingertcoaching/

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Mel chats with Stacy Sloan, founder of Three Little Birds Granola. Stacy shares her journey from being a Chef to becoming the Founder and CEO of a clean food granola company. That means: No Soy, No Dairy, Gluten-free, Nut-free and School-safe. 

She discusses her passion for health and nutrition and her commitment to providing healthy food to needy children. Stacy emphasizes the importance of aligning with what you truly want and focusing on your mission. She offers tips for overcoming obstacles and finding solutions and highlights the significance of surrounding yourself with supportive people and eliminating negative relationships. In this conversation, Stacy shares her journey of building Three Little Birds Granola and her passion for childhood nutrition.  Stacy shares the importance of creating positive food experiences and supporting school food programs. 

Learn more here: https://www.threelittlebirdsshop.com/

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Mel chats with Brenda Naomi Rosenberg, a peacemaker and author, and discusses her work bringing communities together and moving from hate to hope to healing. She shares her experiences working with various groups, including Girl Scouts, police departments, and different religious affiliations. Brenda emphasizes the importance of listening and acknowledging the pain and tension in conversations. She also highlights the power of sharing stories of hope and finding gifts in life's challenges. Brenda's memoirs and books provide further insights into her peacemaking journey.

Takeaways

• Listening and acknowledging the pain of others is crucial in building bridges and healing relationships.
• Shared values can serve as a bridge between different communities and help foster understanding and empathy.
• Positive and interactive experiences, such as bringing diverse groups together, can have a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
• Challenges and obstacles can be seen as opportunities for growth and positive impact.
• Sharing stories of hope and highlighting the good work can counterbalance the negativity in the media.

Learn more: https://www.brendanaomirosenberg.com/


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Mel & Mic delve into their aspirations and their passion for igniting sparks within their community. They emphasize the importance of taking action and finding one's rhythm in pursuing goals, regardless of scale. Together, they discuss the creation of Spark events like Nora's art exhibit and Sonja's cooking class, which serve as platforms for showcasing talents and fostering community connections.

Mel & Mic also highlight the ongoing initiatives of the Kindling Project, stressing the necessity of flexibility and creativity in project development. They underscore the significance of capacity building and transparency within the project, aiming to cultivate safe and inclusive spaces for participants. 

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Join us as we dive into the world of pickleball with Leslie White and Christy Howden, founders of Wolverine Pickleball. In this episode, Leslie and Christy share their journey of building a successful pickleball facility and creating a strong community around the sport. They discuss the popularity of pickleball, its inclusive and social nature, and how they connected to start the business. The conversation covers various topics, including raising investment, choosing the location, and balancing competition and fun. 

Leslie and Christy also offer valuable advice for young women entrepreneurs and highlight the importance of networking and perseverance. Tune in to learn more about the exciting world of pickleball and how Leslie and Christy are making a positive impact through their facility and community-building efforts.

Learn more here:
https://wolverinepickleball.com/

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In this episode, Mic engages in a dynamic conversation with Dr. Amanda Tracy, delving into holistic health and focusing on the intricate phases of menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Tracy candidly shares her journey in the realm of women's hormonal health, unraveling the nuances between menopause and the often-overlooked yet crucial stage of perimenopause. Tune in as she explores nutrition's pivotal role, gut health's impact on hormonal balance, and her unique approach to decoding hormone archetypes. Wrapping up the discussion, Dr. Tracy emphasizes the significance of not merely enduring perimenopausal symptoms but actively seeking guidance and adopting a comprehensive approach to well-being that seamlessly blends Western and holistic medicine. Whether embarking on your hormonal health journey or supporting someone through menopause, Dr. Tracy provides invaluable insights and practical advice to navigate this transformative phase gracefully.

Takeaways

• Addressing perimenopause symptoms early can make the menopause transition easier and shorter.
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in hormone balance; certain foods can help or hinder hormone production.
• Gut health and digestive changes are common during perimenopause, and addressing gut issues can improve overall health.
• Dr. Tracy takes a personalized approach to hormone balance, considering individual hormone archetypes and lifestyle factors.
• Recognizing red flags and seeking medical help is important to ensure any abnormal symptoms are properly addressed.
• Dr. Tracy's practice offers a six-month membership program with comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans.

Learn more about Dr. Tracy’s practice at www.dramandatracy.com
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn @amandatracynd

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Sometimes we are forced into a life shift that changes how we view this life. Rachael Phillips re-evaluated her career and the hurry she fostered when she was faced with breast cancer. 

Mel and Mic discuss with Rachael her new focus on choosing love over fear and her work with women entrepreneurs to live in alignment with their desired feelings. This episode explores the power of choice, nurturing children's positive mindset, and the importance of eliminating friction and protecting one's energy in the pursuit of peace and calm. 

In this episode, you'll hear

• Struggling to balance identities, health
• Helping women entrepreneurs align personal and business goals
• Prioritizing simplicity and calm
• Having balance is a myth

Rachael Lou Empowerment: www.rachaellouempowerment.com/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/dreamlifeentrepreneurcontainer/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachaellouphillips
Instagram: instagram.com/Rachaellouphillips

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Stacey Kulongowski, former Google executive and founder of The BND Group, opens up about her pivot into coaching and finding true fulfillment. Learn how she found the grace to leave behind a successful career for personal growth and inspiring others.  Stacey's energy is sure to inspire you to press on!

This episode:

• Explores imposter syndrome
• Emphasizes the value of honesty and communication
• Discusses the struggle of juggling personal and professional commitments

The Brand New Day Group  http://www.thebndgroup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stacey.kulongowski
Instagram: BrandNewDayWithStaceyK

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When starting your kindling project, doors open and close all the time. It's up to you to figure out which opportunities feel right to you. 

Yolanda Williams shares her experiences, in starting her own business, Creme Blends, and the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur. She talks about the importance of not waiting for the perfect moment to start, the shift from retail to e-commerce, and the balance of entrepreneurship and parenting. Yolanda's story highlights that change and difficulties can be positives that push us toward growth. 

In this episode, you'll hear

• Her experience with grief and how it changed her
• Starting small and changing over time
• Prioritizing mental health over financial success

Creme Blends https://creamblends.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creamblends/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creamblends/
Yolanda's book, Sorry For Your Loss But What Happened? 

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Pregnant Sara Moylan had a problem with her bust being cumbersome when she went to work out. She had to wear two ill-fitting sports bras that made her feel horrible. This was the spark for her company, SHEFIT, which creates performance gear and sports bras to deliver total control and confidence for women. SHEFIT has landed on the Inc. Fastest Growing Companies list more than four consecutive times. This episode epitomizes The Kindling Project, a woman who creates a product for women to feel empowered to be their best. You don't want to miss this!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Sara's journey as an entrepreneur and embracing failure
• Her passion for transforming lives to include women of all sizes and athleticism
• SHEFIT's experience with TV's SharkTank and how it's affected their company
• Raising four daughters to have a body-positive mindset
• Get 15% off order. Limited time, code Kindling15

Follow Sara on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shefitsara/
SheFit website https://shefit.com/

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