#WisdomOfWomen Show

What if the constant feeling that you need more is not actually about money?

On this episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, I sit down with Sara Vetter, CEO of the Soul of Money Institute, to explore sufficiency, money stories, embodied leadership, fundraising, and the “not enoughness” so many women carry.Sara shares what her own journey taught her about finding worth from within, leading without performing, and why deep listening and purpose are two of the most powerful tools we have when asking others to join us.

A thoughtful conversation for founders and women leaders ready to build, lead, and live from a place of enough.

Our Guest This Week:

In this week’s episode of #WisdomofWomen we have an 🌟 Sacred Steward of Sufficiency🌟 in our midst. Sara Vetter is the CEO of the Soul of Money Institute and a legendary rainmaker for global movements that unite purpose, prosperity, and human transformation.

For more than a decade she has worked alongside Lynne Twist to advance a new conversation about money rooted in sufficiency, integrity, and generosity.

As Major Gift Officer for the Pachamama Alliance, she has raised millions of dollars and led more than twenty transformational delegations into the Amazon, building bridges between Indigenous wisdom and modern leadership. Sara has also partnered with Nobel Peace Prize Laureates through the Nobel Women’s Initiative, mobilizing resources and strategy for global justice while awakening a new generation of women to their power to transform the world.

Chapters:

00:23 - Guest Introduction — Embodied Transformation & Women's Prosperity

01:59 - Embodied Transformation — The Heart of Sarah Vetter's Work

14:03 - Soul Money: Transforming the Story of Sufficiency

22:15 - Pachamama Alliance — Purpose, Enrollment, and Fundraising

27:14 - Fast-Fire Round — Five Rapid Questions

Key Takeaways:

1. “Not enough” is not necessarily a money problem.

2. Sufficiency does not mean giving up ambition.

3. Our bodies carry stories too.

4. Purpose makes enrollment easier.

5. Great selling begins with listening.

GUEST OFFERS & CONTACT INFORMATION:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-vetter-9a946b26/

Soul of Money Institute:

https://soulofmoney.org/https://

www.facebook.com/TheSoulOfMoneyInstitute/

https://www.instagram.com/soulofmoney/

https://soulofmoney.org/soul-money-courses/

Living a Committed Life Workshop

Awakening Women to Transform the World

The Sophia Circle

Fundraising from the Heart

Peace & Freedom with Money & Life

**Remarkable Women’s Journey**

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s upcoming , *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Growth Accelerator: https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

What does it really take to build a brand people care about?

On this episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, I sit down with Shauna Lahiri, President and Partner of No Makeup Makeup and a beauty industry leader with nearly 30 years of experience building and scaling brands.

Shauna shares hard-earned lessons about taking risks, leading with empathy, earning trust, knowing when to walk away, and why great brands begin by understanding the customer—not by talking about themselves.

We also unpack how No Makeup Makeup grew into an eight-figure business in under two years by staying relentlessly focused on making the customer’s life better.

A conversation for every founder building a brand, leading a team, or trying to create something people genuinely value.

Our Guest this Week:

Shauna Lahiri is a transformative beauty brand builder with more than twenty years of experience turning bold ideas into billion-dollar-caliber brands, having driven Guthy-Renker's international division to $450 million in under six years while stewarding icons like Proactiv®, WEN®, and Meaningful Beauty®. Today she is President and Partner of No Makeup Makeup®, where alongside beauty pioneer Victoria Jackson and longtime partner Kim Wileman she has scaled a groundbreaking, multi-award-winning brand from inception to market leadership in under two years — and earned the distinction of the first fragrance ever named to Oprah's Favorite Things.

As founder of Ignition Beauty, she has advised everyone from scrappy startups to the best-known personal care brands in the world on brand strategy, launch, and exponential growth across DTC, e-commerce, and direct-selling channels. What makes Shauna a must-listen for visionary founders is not just her mastery of omni-channel scale, but her conviction that trust-based, exceptional cultures are the true engine of innovation and lasting market leadership.

Chapters:

• 00:13 - Introduction
• 05:29 - Taking the Leap — Three Moments That Shaped Shauna
• 08:48 - Becoming a Caregiver: Both Parents Fell Ill
• 20:43 - The No-Makeup Journey: Reclaiming Self
• 26:02 - Analyzing Rapid Growth: What Drove the Brand’s Success
• 30:24 - Strategies and Tactics: Turning Customer Insight into Action
• 31:08 - Retail Isn't the Holy Grail — The Case for Direct-to-Consumer
• 39:47 - Fast-Fire Round: Favorites, Website & Fragrance

Takeaways:

1. Start with the customer, not the product.

Shauna’s strongest business lesson is that even a great product, celebrity founder, or impressive campaign cannot replace solving something the customer genuinely cares about.

2. Trust is something you demonstrate.

Policies and values statements mean very little if people experience something different when life gets difficult. Shauna now looks for integrity through behavior.

3. Empathy does not lower the standard for excellence.

Giving someone space to deal with a difficult moment can actually allow them to continue doing excellent work. Shauna sees humanity and performance as connected, not competing priorities.

4. You sometimes have to leave what looks successful from the outside.

Shauna walked away from a prestigious senior role because the culture no longer aligned with her values, even though the decision initially felt frightening rather than liberating.

5. Growth comes from removing friction.

No Makeup Makeup has focused on making beauty easier for its customer—from shade matching to application to understanding exactly how the product fits into her real life.

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunalahiri/

www.nomakeupmakeup.com

https://www.instagram.com/shalahiri/

https://www.instagram.com/originalnomakeupmakeup/

Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s upcoming book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

What happens when one chapter ends and life asks you to begin again?

On this episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning producer and director Deborah Read, whose career has included *The Bachelor*, *The Golden Bachelor*, the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys.

Deborah shares what more than two decades of storytelling and leadership have taught her about reinvention, building strong teams, staying open to opportunity, and creating stories people can actually see themselves in.

She also opens up about becoming a first-time mother at 53, leaving a role she had held for nearly 12 years, and stepping boldly into her next chapter.

A conversation about creativity, courage, second acts, and why you are never too far along to begin again.

Chapters:

• 00:07 - A New Model of Leadership — Amplifying Women Leading the Way
• 03:56 - Three Moments That Shaped Her Life
• 12:31 - The 'Over 50 Shades of Great' Podcast — Purpose, Guests, and Pivot Stories
• 20:30 - Leading Through COVID: Restoring Production and Team Cohesion
• 30:51 - Casting and Authenticity in Reality Television
• 36:34 - Fast-Fire Round — Five Questions, Five Words

Takeaways:

1. Reinvention does not have an expiration date.

Deborah’s story is a reminder that one chapter ending can make space for another. She left a long-running role, became a first-time mother at 53, and stepped into a new creative season at the same time.

2. The best stories make people see themselves in them.

Whether you are creating television or building a business, Deborah believes the audience has to connect with the core human need underneath the story. That is what makes people care.

3. Preparation gives you the freedom to pivot.

Deborah’s years in live television taught her to prepare deeply so that when something unexpected happens, the team can respond instead of panic.

4. People do their best work when they feel like they matter.

One of Deborah’s strongest leadership lessons is making the team feel part of the story, not simply another person completing a task. Feeling valued creates stronger connection and buy-in.

5. Stay open to what you did not plan for.

Deborah’s career has been shaped by pivots, unexpected opportunities, and saying yes. Her advice is simple: judgment can close a door too early, so stay open long enough to see what might happen.

Guest Offers and Contact Information:

Instagram @over50shadesofgreat

YouTube @over50shadesofgreat

Facebook @ausieblond

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahread/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/13vY8t31YdKyCjVoXWXses?si=70470cdbf55440f1

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

This episode focuses on the transformative power of social intelligence in the workplace, highlighting how it can serve as a competitive advantage for organizations. Our guest, Kelly Cooper, founder and president of the Center for Social Intelligence, brings over 30 years of experience in fostering workplace cultures that prioritize respect, integrity, and accountability.

Throughout our conversation, we delve into her insights on the importance of diverse leadership styles and how embracing social intelligence can combat toxic workplace dynamics.

Kelly also shares personal anecdotes that illustrate the impact of resilience and courage in the face of adversity, emphasizing the need for individuals to harness their unique strengths to effect change. As we explore these themes, we aim to inspire listeners to cultivate environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Our guest this week:

In this week’s episode of #WisdomofWomen we have an 🌟 EmBOLDened Warrior of the Workplace🌟 in our midst.

Kelly Cooper is the Founder and President of the Centre for Social Intelligence, where she helps senior leaders, HR professionals, and changemakers transform workplace culture into a measurable competitive advantage rooted in respect, integrity, and accountability.

Across more than thirty years in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors — with a deep focus on STEM and natural resources — Kelly has embedded sustainability and inclusive leadership into organizations on four continents, having lived and worked throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

Kelly is the author of Lead the Change: The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity & Inclusion (2020) and the #1 bestselling The EmBOLDened Warrior: Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace (2026), and in 2025 she earned the Women of Inspiration Vision Builder Award for elevating workplace culture across an entire sector.

Recognized by Global Affairs Canada as one of its "30 Women Under 30" for global impact — and an adventurer who backpacked across Africa at twenty-two and researched at the Tata Energy Research Institute in New Delhi — Kelly brings a rare blend of scientific rigor, strategic clarity, and hard-won empathy to every leader she guides.

Chapters:

• 00:21 - Introducing the Warrior of the Workplace
• 04:51 - Defining Moments: Shaping Experiences
• 09:32 - From Assault to Empowerment: A Journey of Resilience
• 16:53 - The Evolution of Workplace Culture and Leadership
• 23:16 - Understanding Labor Market Dynamics
• 31:30 - The Importance of Social Intelligence in the Workplace

Key Takeaways:

1. Social intelligence is what turns company values into behavior.
2. The way results are achieved matters as much as the results themselves.
3. Collaboration is stronger than competition.
4. Speaking up is part of leadership.
5. Resilience is built in how you respond to what happens to you.

Guest offers & contact information:

Personal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-cooper-6b742966

Website: https://centreforsocialintelligence.ca/

Kelly’s Books:

• “The EmBOLDened Warrior”: https://centreforsocialintelligence.ca/the-emboldened-warrior-book/
• “Lead the Change”: https://centreforsocialintelligence.ca/lead-the-change-book/

Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdomofwomen/id1728992296

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Marketplace: https://courses.aforceforgood.biz/marketplace

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Today's discussion centers around the transformative impact of corporate wellness, particularly through the lens of Jessa Messina, founder and CEO of YoJo.

Jessa's journey into wellness began with her experiences overcoming personal challenges, including a traumatic accident and health struggles, which fueled her passion for creating accessible and trauma-informed wellness solutions.

At YoJo, she has successfully integrated wellness programs into organizations like NBC and Urban Outfitters, emphasizing the importance of fostering a safe and inclusive work culture.

Our conversation delves into the necessity of meeting employees where they are, the dangers of toxic positivity, and how genuine healing requires acknowledging both struggles and triumphs. As we explore the intersection of personal experience and professional innovation, we aim to illuminate how wellness can be a powerful catalyst for change in corporate America.

Our Guest this Week:

Jessa Messina is the Founder & CEO of YoJo, a corporate wellness company that has brought trauma-informed, accessible wellness to teams at NBC, TIME Magazine, Urban Outfitters, and Grubhub.

Her path began in 2006 teaching yoga to FSU students and the university’s football team, and by 2011 she’d earned Trainer of the Year at Tribeca Equinox, where she pioneered yoga programs for men who never imagined a studio was for them—and later partnered with the landmark Stonewall Inn to create space for the LGBTQ community. Drawing on more than 10,000 combined hours of teaching and training, plus three years in tech sales that sharpened her understanding of the corporate grind, Jessa built YoJo into a comprehensive platform of live workshops, ergonomic programming, and on-demand classes designed to reduce burnout and improve retention.

Having healed from both an autoimmune disease and major head trauma, she leads with hard-won compassion, building wellness that meets people exactly where they are—intersectional, accessible, and deeply human.

Takeaways:

• Real healing rejects toxic positivity. Making space for grief is what lets people move toward healing—and being truly seen is itself a form of medicine.
• Purpose is a power for business. Culture is revenue, and the ROI of keeping one person in their seat is far greater than most companies realize.
• Meet people where they are. Lower the barrier to entry and give people service they can actually use, rather than what looks impressive.
• Keep moving, and ask for help. Growth genuinely gets harder over time; that’s not a personal failing, and smarter strategies plus mentorship close the gap.
• Let technology augment humanity, never replace it. AI should automate busywork and guard people’s data while protecting human connection.

Burning Questions Answered:

• How can a founder make purpose and goodness a genuine engine for growth and profit?
• How do you break into corporate and HR wellness—and build traction that lasts a decade?
• How do you sell effectively when sales wasn’t your original passion?
• How do you design wellness that a stressed, fight-or-flight nervous system can actually receive?
• How do you adopt AI without losing the humanity at the center of your business?
• How do you know which “hat” is truly yours, and when it’s time to pass the torch?

Chapters:

• 00:07 - Amplifying Women's Voices in Leadership
• 00:34 - Jessa Messina: A Journey Through Wellness and Healing
• 18:34 - Building Unique Communities for Wellness
• 24:43 - The Future of AI in Business
• 28:24 - Transitioning into Community Activism

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

Jessa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessa-messina-87780720/

YoJo Website: https://www.yojo.co/

YoJo App: https://www.yojo.co/app

YoJo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yojo-llc/

YoJo Instagram: http://instagram.com/yojoyoga

Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdomofwomen/id1728992296

RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/

Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Marketplace: https://courses.aforceforgood.biz/marketplace

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Today’s discussion centers on the transformative power of relationships in business and leadership, with our guest Pat Hedley emphasizing that success is not solely built on expertise and hard work but is significantly enhanced through meaningful connections.

Pat, a seasoned investor, board director, and author, shares her insights drawn from over three decades in finance and leadership, highlighting the importance of asking for help and the courage to expand one's network.

Throughout the episode, we explore how cultivating relationships can unlock opportunities and foster growth, particularly for women-led enterprises.

Pat also reflects on personal experiences that shaped her approach, including pivotal moments that taught her the value of stepping outside one's comfort zone.

Join us as we delve into actionable strategies for founders looking to navigate their journeys with a focus on building authentic connections that lead to prosperity.

Our Guest this Week:

In this week’s episode of #WisdomofWomen we have a Social Capital Sage in our midst.

Pat Hedley is a respected investor, board director, TEDx speaker, and former private equity executive whose career spans more than three decades in finance, investing, and leadership. As a senior leader at General Atlantic, one of the world's premier growth equity firms, she helped evaluate and support high-growth companies around the globe while building a reputation for strategic thinking, relationship-building, and long-term value creation. She is the author of Meet 100 People, a practical guide that has helped countless professionals expand their networks, accelerate their careers, and unlock opportunities through authentic human connection. Today, through her board service, speaking, advising, and advocacy for women leaders, Pat continues to champion the idea that success is built not only through expertise and hard work, but through meaningful relationships and the courage to ask for help.

Takeaways:

• The episode emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships to drive success in business, particularly for women leaders navigating complex environments.
• Pat shares her personal experiences, illustrating how pivotal moments shaped her career and instilled the values of courage and resilience in approaching challenges.
• Listeners are encouraged to actively seek mentorship and ask for help, as these connections can significantly enhance professional growth and opportunities.
• The conversation highlights the necessity of self-education and continuous learning, drawing inspiration from successful figures like Indra Nooyi to adapt and thrive in evolving industries.
• Coco and Pat discuss the significance of integrity and curiosity as core qualities for effective leadership, especially in the face of rapid technological changes and market demands.
• The episode concludes with practical advice for founders to prioritize profitability and focus their efforts on a limited number of key objectives to ensure sustainable growth.

Chapters:

• 00:08 - Amplifying Women's Leadership
• 04:58 - Influential Moments in Life
• 09:30 - A Journey of Commitment and Connection
• 17:47 - Building Meaningful Relationships
• 23:22 - Networking Strategies for Introverts and Entrepreneurs
• 27:31 - The Importance of Meaningful Conversations
• 34:45 - Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
• 35:59 - Navigating Change in Business Leadership
• 42:56 - The Importance of Focus in Entrepreneurship

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathedley/

Website: https://meet100people.com/

Her Book: https://meet100people.com/shop/ols/products/meet-100-people

Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdomofwomen/id1728992296

RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/

Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of Soon Haggerty, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose life story embodies resilience and transformation.

From fleeing Saigon as a child to establishing successful ventures, including Lux Communications and the Good Bowl, Soon exemplifies the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. In our conversation, we explore Soon's insights on leadership, the critical role of women in business, and the importance of giving back through initiatives like the Boundless Futures Foundation.

This foundation aims to provide financial support and mentorship to women entrepreneurs, fostering a community where female leaders can thrive and drive societal change. Join us as we unpack the wisdom and experiences that have shaped Soon's impactful career and her vision for empowering future generations of women entrepreneurs.

Our Guest this Week:

In this week’s episode of #WisdomofWomen we have a 🌟 Purpose-Driven Brand Architect 🌟 in our midst.

Soon Hagerty is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and philanthropist whose story begins with one of the most powerful acts of courage imaginable — at four years old, her family fled Saigon by boat at the end of the Vietnam War, surviving a 12-day journey and six months in a refugee camp before resettling in California. That experience of resilience and reinvention has guided everything she's built since.

Soon has founded multiple ventures, including Luxe Communications, Centigrade — a global marketing, communications, and events agency — and The Good Bowl, a mission-driven Vietnamese restaurant that donates to charity. Over a 20-year career, she helped transform Hagerty from a specialty insurance company into a publicly traded global lifestyle brand valued at over $3 billion.

She also co-founded Boundless Futures Foundation, which provides funding, resources, and community to women building businesses for growth and good.

Takeaways:

• Soon's journey from fleeing Vietnam to building successful brands illustrates resilience and the transformative power of entrepreneurship.
• Boundless Futures Foundation aims to empower women entrepreneurs through mentorship and funding, promoting sustainable business practices that benefit communities.
• Confidence in leadership stems from action and problem-solving rather than mere contemplation, highlighting the need for proactive engagement in business.

Chapters:

• 00:07 - Emerging Leadership Models
• 04:23 - Moments of Resilience and Reinvention
• 09:42 - The Journey to Building a Purpose-Driven Business
• 18:01 - Boundless Futures Foundation: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
• 27:33 - Building Confidence Through Action
• 30:08 - Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A New Marketplace

GUEST OFFERS & CONTACT INFORMATION:

www.boundlessfutures.org

www.Hagerty.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/soon-hagerty-5637448/

https://www.instagram.com/soonhagerty/

Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yVTY6prvdTf2CDwI90zxY

Amazon Prime: https://a.co/d/aPmQevk

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womengetfunded/id1728992296

RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/

Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Free Assessment: https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

Free Tools: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

Events: https://courses.aforceforgood.biz/events

Marketplace: https://courses.aforceforgood.biz/marketplace

In our new episode I am joined by Kristin Thomas, the founder and CEO of Marble Collective. This innovative AI-powered platform is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacies of women leaders, thereby facilitating their visibility and connection on a grand scale.

In our discussion, we explore Kristin's remarkable journey, the pivotal moments that have shaped her as a leader, and the profound impact that women leaders can have on society.

Together, we delve into the importance of nurturing female entrepreneurship and the imperative of fostering a supportive ecosystem for women-led enterprises, as we illuminate the path toward unlocking opportunities and prosperity for all.

Our Guest This Week:

Kristin Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Marble Collective, an AI-powered platform redefining how women’s leadership is preserved, amplified, and discovered. Backed by more than 300 women leaders—including over 70 founding investors—Marble centralizes the media and life’s work of extraordinary women into dynamic portfolios and curated feeds, creating enduring visibility and connection at scale.

Before Marble, Kristin built a two-decade career in real estate and leadership—launching an investment business straight out of college, founding a luxury brokerage later acquired by a top New York firm, and becoming one of the first fifty agents at Compass. She now serves on the Advisory Board of New York’s top residential team and on the board of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, home to eight Nobel laureates—bringing uncommon perspective to the future of leadership, legacy, and impact.

Takeaways:

• Kristin's Marble Collective serves as an AI-powered platform that centralizes the achievements of women leaders.
• The episode emphasizes the importance of unwavering maternal support in fostering entrepreneurial confidence and success.
• Listeners are encouraged to explore Marble Collective, where over 300 women leaders' legacies are preserved and showcased to inspire future generations.

Chapters:

• 00:07 - Amplifying Women's Voices in Leadership
• 05:34 - Kristin's Journey: Lessons from Early Competitions
• 12:04 - A Pivotal Shift: From Real Estate to Creativity
• 18:29 - The Journey of Building a Platform for Greatness
• 20:32 - Introducing Marble: A Centralized Platform for Women Leaders
• 29:10 - Building a Community of Women Investors
• 34:26 - The Future of AI in Women's Leadership
• 39:54 - Empowering Women in Leadership

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinthomas_

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-thomas-1092a01b

X: https://twitter.com/KristinThomas_

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

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This episode serves as a profound exploration of the emerging paradigm of leadership characterized by the vital contributions of women in business.

We are privileged to host Gina Chen, the founder and managing attorney of One Ally, who exemplifies this movement through her innovative approach to legal counsel.

Gina's journey as a first-generation immigrant and her extensive experience in both Wall Street transactions and grassroots advocacy illuminate the intersection of corporate law and social impact.

Throughout our conversation, we delve into the significance of fostering an ecosystem that not only supports women and minorities but also emphasizes compassion and collaboration in legal practices.

By highlighting Gina's insights, we aim to inspire and empower our listeners to unlock opportunities and prosperity for women-led enterprises.

Takeaways:

• Gina's unique approach to legal counsel emphasizes compassion and human-centered practices.
• The importance of understanding one's legacy and impact is crucial for meaningful living.
• Women-led enterprises often require tailored support and advocacy to thrive and prosper.

Burning Questions Answered:

1.Why your company structure matters more than many founders realize

2.What early-stage founders should think through before raising capital

3.Why founder agreements, governance documents, transfer rights, and succession planning are not “later” problems

4.How the right lawyer can help protect your mission, not just paper your documents

5.Why legal support should feel like strategic partnership, not intimidation

6.How One Ally is creating a more transparent, ecosystem-centered model of lawyering

7.Why purpose-driven founders deserve legal counsel with rigor, heart, and real business wisdom

Chapters:

• 00:02 - Amplifying Women's Voices in Business
• 06:35 - Moments of Impact: Shaping Experiences
• 08:35 - Immigrating to America: A Mother's Journey and Influence
• 17:47 - Embracing Multiple Identities
• 26:21 - The Journey of Founding: From Entrepreneurial Aspirations to Legal Foundations
• 27:36 - Understanding Business Structures and Legal Considerations
• 38:36 - Transitioning Legal Practices: A Nurturing Approach
• 40:53 - Navigating Challenges in Founding a Company
• 45:10 - Empowering Founders: Legal Savvy for Success

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaychen/

Instagram: @OneAllyLegal

Website: www.one-ally.com

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Growth Accelerator: https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

This episode emphasizes the imperative of fostering a supportive community among women entrepreneurs, particularly as we witness a significant disparity in business success rates.

Meghann Conter, the esteemed founder of The Dames, articulates her vision of transforming the entrepreneurial landscape for women by providing a unique accelerator designed specifically for them.

She elucidates the challenges that women face, including the dearth of representation in high-revenue business sectors and the pervasive hustle culture that often leads to burnout.

Through The Dames, Meghann aims to break these outdated norms, enabling women to redefine success not merely in terms of financial gain but also through impact, joy, and meaningful leadership.

Our conversation delves into the transformative power of collaboration, personal growth, and the necessity of nurturing authentic connections among women in business.

Our Guest This Week:

In this week’s episode of #WisdomofWomen we have a 🌟 Hustle-Busting Collaboration Queen 🌟 in our midst.

Meghann Conter is the CEO and Founder of 🌟 The Dames®, 🌟 the world’s only business accelerator for women running and leading 6-, 7-, and 8-figure businesses. Since 2015, she has built a global, high-performing community where self-worth and net-worth align joyfully, proving that scaling a company does not require sacrificing your life, your values, or your sense of humor. A former champion of hustle culture turned joyful-growth pioneer, Meghann is known for her rare blend of sharp business strategy, fearless collaboration, and sketch-comedy-level hilarity — yes, there may be wigs. Through The Dames, she is helping women break outdated business norms, grow from the top 15% to the elite 2%, and redefine success as impact, enJOYment, and meaningful leadership at scale.

Takeaways:

• Meghann's journey illustrates the transformative power of collaboration among women entrepreneurs, enabling them to overcome systemic barriers in business.
• The Dames serves as a vital platform for women-led businesses, focusing on redefining success through meaningful leadership and personal growth without sacrificing well-being.
• The discussion reveals a critical shift away from hustle culture towards a more balanced approach to business growth, advocating for alignment with personal values and community support.

Chapters:

• 00:06 - Amplifying Women's Leadership
• 04:24 - Defining Moments in Megan's Journey
• 09:34 - Empowering Women in Business
• 17:46 - The Transformation of Business Mindsets
• 27:25 - The Journey of Building a Community
• 35:14 - Building Business Besties and Community
• 38:35 - The Importance of Boundaries in Leadership

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

https://www.thedames.co

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghannconter

https://www.facebook.com/meghannconter

https://www.instagram.com/thedamesco

https://www.youtube.com/@thedamesco

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FunFerence 2026 - October 7-10, 2026 – Denver

Step right up to the perfect blend of serious business growth and restorative belly laughs!

From October 7-10, 2026, we're transforming Denver's marvelous Limelight Hotel into a hub of connection, camaraderie, and creativity, exclusively for members of The Dames.

https://www.thedames.co/funference2026

Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.

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Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdhananz

RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/

Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.

Learn more about A Force for Good:

Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/

Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/

FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/

The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/

Growth Accelerator: https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/