Our conversations with Dr. Peggy Mitchell Clarke went a little long, but it was so good that we decided to publish it as a bonus episode! Please enjoy the rest of our conversation with a true inspiration.

Are you living and working in your "sweet spot?" It's the intersection of doing what you love, what you're good at, and what the world needs. Do you have enough "margin" in your life? Are you moving at the right pace? If your answer is 'no' or 'I don't know,' listen to our conversation with Dr. Peggy Mitchell Clarke on how to take a leap toward a better quality of life. Author of "Do Something Different for a Change" and "Doggie Tales," Dr. Peg is a psychologist, radio show host, and retired professor and college administrator who's learned to leap toward a richer life without a visible net, and believes you can, too. Listen to this episode of "The She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. Michele" to learn how.

What if we decided to shine and not let anyone dim our light? Meet our enlightening guest - Amber Susa Jewett. Amber began her career as a successful child actor with a natural gift as an entertainer and performer. She learned to use movement to relieve stress and manage challenging situations. As she transitioned out of acting as an adult, Amber used her love of fitness to open a successful fitness studio. Due to "divine timing" and physical hardship, Amber began to practice meditation. It completely healed her mind and body, motivating her to share with others the power of mind over matter. Amber now operates a new studio: Allomi - "Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Healing" where she helps others live a healthy life. Listen and learn tips to shine your own bright inner light.

What if we decided to choose love? Join us and our guest, Julie Spira, as we talk about love, online dating, entrepreneurship, setting trends, and living a career that is financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. Revolutionary in her field, Julie made her leap before anyone knew what an online dating coach was. She's become an award-winning dating expert, internationally known best-selling author, and helped hundreds find love online. She's been featured in over 1500 media interviews on almost every network and recently given tips to Maria Shriver on The Today Show. Learn etiquette for the web and why and how you should "trust your intuition… because it's a powerful gift."

There are people who truly support and promote our careers. They believe in our ideas, trust our decisions, ability to lead, manage teams, and encourage our leaps. They understand what makes us the most productive in the workplace. Today's episode is about enlightened men: Who they are, why they are successful in their careers, and in supporting others in theirs. We appreciate and discuss the enlightened men who have our backs. Join the conversation.

Do you know the difference between a copyright and a trademark? Either way, your career and your life are affected by them. Learn more about what you should know and — more importantly — hear career leap advice from someone who works with attorneys in the entertainment industry to create, protect, and grow their brands. Meet our guest - Tara Crimin of CompuMark. She's worked since she was 10 years old, supported herself through college, and now advises Fortune 100 companies. Tara has great insight and guidance for Generations X, Y, and Z.

What if you decided to find the "life balance" that is right for you? It is your life and your rules - you have the power to change and you have more power than you think. The meaning of balance is different for everyone and finding the courage to make changes is not always easy. In this episode we chat about recognizing the signs when life seems off balance and we discuss ways to make adjustments so you feel good, you continue to make progress, and live a life with joy.

When there's an officer-involved shooting, who represents law enforcement? Someone like Angela Powell. Our guest is a law partner at Manning and Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez & Trester where she represents and counsels governmental and public entities -- including individual police officers and deputy sheriffs -- in civil rights actions. Ms. Powell brings a unique perspective as a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney. She is dedicated to fairness, mentoring younger attorneys, and to her community, her parents, and -- proudly -- her son. Humbly presented, learn how Angela's passions, values, and experiences propelled her very successful career and life leap.

What makes a good...or a not so good boss? How can you become a better workplace leader? Whether you're the boss, a manager, or are working for one, this episode discusses how to make a positive and productive workplace environment. No leader is perfect but there are ways to grow from every type of boss. Listen and learn to create a more rewarding and enjoyable workplace… because we all make the rules or follow them -- choosing how hard or well we work. Go beyond the "why, what, and how."

A successful career leap is also a life leap...one that authentically balances our true self and purpose with our actions. Being our "best" professionally is just one part. Our guest, attorney Mercedes Salomon Morton, JD, MBA, specializes in working with entrepreneurs. She shares practical, insightful advice for living goal-oriented, well-rounded and fulfilling lives. Mercedes even helps us prepare for the unexpected.