What happens when two visibility‑obsessed women say yes to meeting in a hotel lobby in St. Louis—and end up building instant community on camera? In this live‑style episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich sits down with Nicole Tucker Ingram, founder & CEO of Empower Business Solutions and creator of BOSS BIA™, to talk about why “visibility is a vibe,” authentic networking, and what it really means to be the boss of your own world.

Nicole shares how BOSS BIA was born in May 2025 as a women’s networking movement that centers connection over card‑flinging, spotlighting women‑owned coffee shops and cafés around St. Louis and Jefferson County through pop‑up “Brew & Biz” tours and happy hours. She explains why she intentionally pairs women in the room, uses lanyards instead of random mingling, and focuses on women getting to know each other deeply enough to actually refer business—not just pad a CRM.

They dive into what “visibility is a vibe” means in practice: showing your face on social media, being unapologetically yourself (snorts, cuss words and all), and refusing to hide behind generic posts or a fake, “prim and proper” persona that no one remembers. Nicole tells the story of a client in insurance who stayed invisible by trying to look perfect and how everything shifted when she leaned into who she really was.

Nicole also gets honest about burning out as a business banking officer, falling into depression, and realizing her heart was with small and women‑owned businesses—not chasing only big numbers. That breakdown became the catalyst for launching Empower Business Solutions, coaching women on visibility, networking, branding, and value‑driven sales while building a networking ecosystem where women stop asking each other for discounts and start paying and referring one another like they would any other professional.​

Christina and Nicole swap visibility scores (Nicole at about 7.5–8.25 out of 10, Christina at 5 and climbing), talk imposter syndrome, and remind listeners that leveling up starts with being radically honest about where you are and where you want to go.​

Memorable moments in this episode:
✨ “Visibility is a vibe”: why showing your actual self is the only sustainable strategy.
✨ How BOSS BIA pop‑ups at women‑owned cafés turn random networking into intentional business matchmaking.
✨ Why you should stop asking your friends for discounts and start investing in their businesses like you do big brands.
✨ The mental‑health dip that pushed Nicole to create a networking space built on kindness, love, and real support.​
✨ Saying yes to a “stranger” from the internet—and why public meetups can be powerful visibility practice.
✨ Legacy talk: being remembered for kindness, love, and helping women feel confident, seen, and supported.

🔗 Connect & learn more
Women Getting Visible site: https://www.womengettingvisible.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womengettingvisible​
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womengettingvisible​
LinkedIn (Christina): https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/​

Connect with Nicole & BOSS BIA
Nicole’s site: https://empowerbusinesssolutions.net​
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-m-tucker​

✨ Real stories. Real journeys. Real visibility.

Episode 18 – Christina Vidovich & Nicole Tucker Ingram
Women Getting Visible 2026©

#womengettingvisible #visibilityisavibe #bossbia #womensnetworking #womeninbusiness #midlifewomen #authenticmarketing #relationshipmarketing #smallbusiness #stlouisbusiness #confidence

You keep hearing “you need to be more visible” but what does visibility actually mean, where does it fit in your real life and business, and what if you do not feel ready to be seen online yet. In this solo Women Getting Visible livestream, host Christina Vidovich breaks down what visibility really is, why it matters for your income, impact and opportunities, and how to start showing up in a way that feels honest and sustainable, not fake or performative.​Christina talks about the real fears that come up around being visible online, from worrying what family, coworkers or old classmates will think to feeling like you do not have the “right” body, background or branding to go live or post consistently. She shares how hiding has shown up in her own journey, the moments she realized she was shrinking her message and herself, and the mindset shifts that helped her step in front of the camera and behind the mic as the founder of Women Getting Visible.​You will learn the difference between performative visibility and aligned visibility, why your voice and story matter even if other people teach similar topics and how small, consistent actions create more results than waiting until everything is perfect. Christina breaks visibility down into practical pieces you can actually do, from simple ways to be seen on social media and livestreams to showing up as a guest on other people’s stages and platforms.This conversation is for women who know they are meant for more but have been playing small online and are ready to understand what visibility means for them so they can start being seen, heard and paid for their work in a way that aligns with their real life and values.Memorable moments in this episode✨ Christina’s honest take on what “getting visible” looked like for her before Women Getting Visible existed and the stories that kept her off camera.✨ Why waiting until you feel perfectly confident or fully ready to be visible keeps your message away from the people who need it.✨ The difference between chasing trends and building a visibility strategy that actually fits your season of life and capacity.✨ Simple first steps for women who want to be more visible online without feeling like they have to share everything or be “on” all the time.✨ How visibility connects directly to opportunities, clients and invitations and why your next stage or podcast feature may depend on you being findable.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro02:06 The Invisible Workforce: Honoring Our Union Roots05:15 Why Visibility is Your Secret Superpower06:05 The 5 Pillars of Personal Visibility🔗 Connect and learn moreWomen Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.comWomen Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/​Episode 17 – Christina VidovichWomen Getting Visible 2026©#womengettingvisible #visibility #onlinevisibility #personalbranding #womenleaders #womenentrepreneurs #contentcreator #livestreaming #podcastforwomen #showup #confidencebuilding #growyouraudience

What do you do when your career is full, your kids still need you, and suddenly your parents start to decline—and you’re the one everyone turns to? In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich talks with Jenn Gruber, certified life coach and digital course creator, about helping women navigate the complex transition of supporting aging parents while still honoring their own lives, work, and families.Jenn shares how losing her dad to Alzheimer’s while raising three busy teenagers and working left her overwhelmed, under‑supported, and Googling her way through legal, logistical, and emotional decisions she never planned for. She explains why so many midlife women don’t see themselves as “caregivers” even while they’re coordinating appointments, worrying about driving safety, and trying to convince parents to downsize, and how that unseen labor fuels guilt, resentment, and burnout.​They explore why “I should be able to figure this out” and “I can do it all” are such powerful traps, how invalidating it is to be told “don’t feel guilty” or “just stay positive,” and why your feelings are valid even when others don’t understand them. Jenn talks about creating her course Supporting Your Parents in Their Next Chapter, which walks adult children through assessing where things are now, envisioning what they want, making a plan, and actually implementing it—without losing the chance to enjoy meaningful time with their parents.This episode is for women in the “sandwich” (or “club sandwich”) generation who feel stretched thin, and for anyone wanting more clarity, compassion, and confidence as their parents age.Memorable moments in this episode:✨ Realizing there was “something more” she was meant to do and deciding it wasn’t too late to pivot in midlife.✨ The gap she saw: plenty of support for seniors and caregivers, almost nothing for adult children quietly holding it all together.✨ Why endless Googling isn’t a strategy—and how professionals can save you time, energy, and second‑guessing.✨ The cost of trying to manage your emotions instead of validating them (and where those feelings really go).✨ Two visibility scales: feeling 8–9 out of 10 comfortable talking about her work, but only a 2 out of 10 in how many people she’s able to reach—so far.✨ How values like family and health show up (or don’t) on your calendar, and what that reveals about your real priorities.🔗 Connect & learn moreWomen Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.comWomen Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/Connect with Jenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-gruber/Jenn's Website: https://jenngruber.com✨ Real stories. Real journeys. Real visibility.Episode 16 – Christina Vidovich & Jenn GruberWomen Getting Visible 2026©#womengettingvisible #agingparents #sandwichgeneration #caregiving #lifetransitions #midlifewomen #familyrelationships #caregiverstress #boundaries #selfcare #visibilityjourney #podcastinterview

What happens when you’ve built a whole life around who you thought you had to be only to realize your body, your spirit, and your desires are quietly asking you to become someone else? In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich sits down with Teuta Towler, a Kosovo‑American coach, author, and guide for leaders and change‑makers, to explore what it really means to release what no longer serves you and bridge your current identity with the future you’re called to.​From growing up in a war‑torn region and rebuilding life in a new country to navigating motherhood, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Teuta shares how old roles, expectations, and survival patterns can keep high‑achieving women stuck in cycles of over‑functioning, people‑pleasing, and self‑betrayal. She unpacks how unprocessed experiences live in the body, why we cling to identities that no longer fit, and how grief, anger, and desire can become gateways to clarity, courage, and self‑trust.Christina and Teuta talk about the moment you realize “this version of me isn’t the whole story,” the fears that come up when you start telling the truth about what you really want, and the practical steps to honoring that truth without blowing up your whole life overnight. They explore how visibility shifts when you stop performing an old identity, how to show up online and in real life from a more grounded sense of self, and why becoming who you are is less about fixing yourself and more about remembering yourself.This episode is for women, leaders, creators, and change‑makers who can feel a new chapter callingwho are ready to put down what’s too heavy, reclaim their voice, and step into a life that actually matches their deepest desires.Memorable moments in this episode:✨ Teuta’s journey from Kosovo to the U.S.—and how growing up in conflict shaped her sense of identity, safety, and belonging.✨ The hidden cost of staying loyal to roles, labels, and expectations that no longer feel true.✨ How your body often knows before your mind that something in your life needs to change.✨ A simple process for noticing what no longer serves you and beginning to release it with compassion instead of self‑judgment.✨ What it looks like to bridge who you’ve been with who you’re becoming—without abandoning your history or your responsibilities.✨ Teuta’s reminder that your desires aren’t selfish or silly; they’re a map leading you back to who you really are.🔗 Connect & learn moreWomen Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.comWomen Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/Connect with Teuta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teutatowler/✨ Real stories. Real turning points. Real visibility.Episode 15 – Christina Vidovich & Teuta TowlerWomen Getting Visible 2026©#womengettingvisible #releasewhatnolongerservesyou #identityshift #midlifewomen #womeninleadership #womenentrepreneurs #healingjourney #selfdiscovery #desirework #embodiedleadership #visibilityjourney #podcastinterview

What happens when a global corporate leader, single mom, and frequent flyer finally realizes how burned out she really is—and decides to build a new way of working?

In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich sits down with LMarie, certified stress management and AI professional, powerhouse business strategist, international speaker, and founder of The Biz Oasis, to talk about leading without burnout in a high‑pressure, always‑on world.

From 25+ years in global telecom leadership and extensive international travel to raising two kids as a single mom, LMarie shares how she ignored the signs of stress for years and what finally made her shift from “thriving on chaos” to teaching leaders to slow down, strategize, and set boundaries. She explains how stress shows up in the body (from skin and hair issues to heart concerns), why “stress equals success” is a dangerous myth, and how less stress can actually mean more sustainable success when you learn to leverage, delegate, and lead differently.

They explore the connection between visibility and burnout—being visible to everyone else (your family, your team, your clients) while becoming invisible to yourself—and how self‑care, boundaries, and saying no are essential visibility skills, not luxuries. LMarie also demystifies AI, sharing how AI tools can offload repetitive tasks, support strategy, and even help leaders “clone” themselves in smart ways, while still emphasizing the importance of real human support for mental and emotional health

.This episode is for women, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals who are carrying multiple roles and want to be more visible without losing their health, sanity, or joy.

Memorable moments in this episode:

✨ From global telecom, single motherhood, and nonstop travel to recognizing the hidden costs of chronic stress and burnout.

✨ Why “thriving on chaos” and “stress equals success” are myths—and what actually creates sustainable success.

✨ How to set healthy boundaries at work (including with time robbers and interruptions) without being seen as rude or aggressive.

✨ Using AI tools as strategic support—not as a replacement for real medical or mental health care—and where to draw the line.

✨ The journey from behind‑the‑scenes fixer to stepping into greater visibility on stages and social media.

✨ LMarie’s legacy message: never quit on yourself, always bet on yourself, and keep going no matter what’s in the rear‑view mirror.

🔗 Connect & learn more

Women Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.com

Women Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/

Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/

Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/

Connect with LMarie: https://thebizoasis.net

✨ Real stories. Real journeys. Real visibility.

Episode 14 – Christina Vidovich & LMarie

Women Getting Visible 2026©

#womengettingvisible #stressmanagement #burnoutrecovery #womeninleadership #midlifewomen #womenentrepreneurs #aiandbusiness #worklifebalance #selfcare #boundaries #visibilityjourney #podcastinterview

What happens when three women leaders sit down to talk honestly about money, stress, health, and visibility in community? In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich is joined by NAWBO Greater DC Chapter president and founder of Sales Uprising, Katie Nelson, and women’s health equity advocate and stress management expert Laina Latterner to explore how women can support each other through every season of life and business.Recorded just days before the Women Getting Visible Show & Conference in Washington, DC, Christina shares how a dream on May 1 turned into a fully‑booked event by October—with 21 women speakers, 14 educational workshops, networking, musical guests, and a VIP dinner—because women said yes to getting visible together. Katie and Laina talk about their own visibility journeys, from “shy but outspoken” to big‑personality sales leader, and why community is essential when you’re carrying multiple roles as a business owner, caregiver, and friend.They dig into speaking up in corporate and medical settings, advocating for yourself and others, and releasing childhood conditioning to “be good, be quiet, don’t make a fuss.” You’ll hear how entrepreneurship gave them permission to say what they really think, how sales is often just the skills you already use as a parent or friend, and why sharing your story out loud can be the first step to being seen and valued. This conversation is for women, small business owners, and community leaders who are ready to stop downplaying their experience and start owning their impact.Memorable moments:✨ Visibility as “how I see and how I’m seen” and what that means as a solopreneur and chapter president.✨ Shy, oldest‑child to sales professional: how Laina learned to speak up for herself and other women.✨ The power of women’s organizations like NAWBO to give women stages, advocacy, and shared visibility.✨ Why your natural skills and lived experience are already “enough” to sell, lead, and advocate—no endless extra credentials required.✨ How caregiving, health advocacy, and parenting build the same muscles you need for sales, leadership, and public visibility.✨ “Your vibe attracts your tribe”: what happens when you walk through the door of a room literally called Women Getting Visible.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro Katie Nelson & Laina Latterner04:16 What Does Visibility Mean to You?11:09 Helping Other Women Get More Visible17:15 Visibility and Ageism: A Changing Perspective26:21 The Compounding Effect of Visibility and Why Your Experience Matters🔗 Connect & learn moreWomen Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.comWomen Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesalescatalyst/Connect with Laina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainalatterner/✨ Real stories. Real journeys. Real visibility.Episode 13 – Christina Vidovich, Katie Nelson & Laina LatternerWomen Getting Visible 2026©#womengettingvisible #womenincommunity #womeninbusiness #womeninleadership #womenshealth #stressmanagement #financialwellness #midlifewomen #womenentrepreneurs #visibilityjourney #womensupportingwomen #podcastinterview

How do you juggle a PhD, a second book, a second baby, a growing tech business, and a run for public office—all at the same time? In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich sits down with Dr. Juliet Agocha, a Maryland‑based technology founder, author, and community advocate, to talk about resilience, motherhood, and women’s leadership in the digital age.

Dr. Juliet shares how she went from homelessness and caregiving to earning her PhD, building a tech company that supports small businesses with AI and cybersecurity, and now running for Prince George’s County District 4 Council. She opens up about finishing her doctorate while pregnant, parenting two young children, and still making space to serve her community and protect kids online.

You’ll hear how her immigrant journey from Nigeria shaped her work ethic, faith, and commitment to affordable housing, education, and safe communities—and why she believes women are uniquely built for leadership, multitasking, and transformational change. This is a powerful conversation for midlife women, mothers, and first‑generation leaders who are carrying “all the roles” and still feel called to be more visible.

Memorable moments in this episode:
✨ From homeless to PhD: how hitting “rock bottom” built unshakeable resilience and purpose.
✨ Caregiving, grief, and pausing her life—then deciding to become more visible, not less.
✨ Pursuing a PhD while pregnant, parenting, and running a tech business (and why rest had to be part of the plan).
✨ Building a tech company that makes AI, web development, and cybersecurity affordable for small businesses.
✨ Practical tips for parents to keep kids safe online in an AI‑driven world.
✨ Why she’s running for Prince George’s County District 4 Council and why more women need to step into politics and public leadership.
✨ The immigrant mindset: turning “little into large,” dreaming big, and leaving a legacy of service for the next generation.

🔗 Connect & learn more
Women Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.com
Women Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/
Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/
Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/
Connect with Juliet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-juliet-agocha-546a36b8/

✨ Real stories. Real journeys. Real visibility.

Episode 12 – Christina Vidovich & Juliet AgochaWomen Getting Visible 2026©#womengettingvisible #womeninleadership #midlifewomen #workingmoms #phdjourney #momlife #womenentrepreneurs #immigrantstories #resilience #aiandsmallbusiness #onlinesafetyforkids #womensvoices #podcastinterview

What if the voice holding you back could become your greatest ally? In this powerful episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich sits down with speaker, creator, and community builder Jayna Swan, who supports creators with emotional regulation and mindset guidance. Jayna shares how going viral to over 20 million views eventually led to “social media PTSD,” why she deleted everything and rebuilt her visibility from a place of safety, and how a personal tragedy at her gym became the moment she realized she could no longer afford to stay small or quiet about her work.

They explore identity transformation, safety versus unworthiness, and how shifting from “I want to be…” to “I am…” changes what you see and say yes to. Jayna talks about processing grief instead of boxing it up, finding the “source of safety” rather than the “root of the problem,” and her three‑level realization: “I am safe,” “I am safe inside,” and “I am safety.” She also guides listeners through a short somatic exercise to move inner conflict in the body and infuse it with gratitude so that hitting “post,” speaking up, or telling a hard truth feels less like a threat and more like an act of love.

Memorable moments:

• From viral to vanished: why millions of views weren’t worth it when they weren’t aligned with safety, honesty, and intention.

• The gym tragedy that made Jayna vow to get louder so people close to her would know she had tools that could help.

• “Source of safety”: moving from hyper‑vigilance and walls to choosing safety as an identity and vibration.

• A live guided practice: noticing where fear sits in your body, moving it, and filling your cells with gratitude before you share.

Listen if you feel tug‑of‑war inside whenever you try to be more visible—and you are ready to transform that inner conflict into joy, self‑trust, and grounded courage. Follow Women Getting Visible for weekly conversations that help women own their voice, story, and stage, and bring a journal to Jayna’s mindfulness and visibility sessions at the conference.

🔗 Connect & learn more:
Women Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.com
Women Getting Visible events: https://www.womengettingvisible.com/conference/
Join Women Getting Visible: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-getting-visible/
Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/
Connect with Jayna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayna-swan/

Episode 11 – Christina Vidovich & Jayna Swan
Women Getting Visible 2026©

#womengettingvisible #innerconflict #mindset #emotionregulation #visibility #creators #somatichealing #confidence

What happens when two women committed to visibility, truth, and sisterhood sit down together in Charlotte?

In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich talks with communications pro, coach, and workshop leader Totlyn Oliver about creating safe spaces for women, the power of stories, and why self‑communication is the foundation of visibility. They explore why so many women have been “hushed into quietude,” told that no one wants to hear their struggles, and how that silencing affects confidence, voice, and how we show up at home, at work, and in the world.​

Totlyn shares how she thinks about enrichment rather than “empowerment,” why every woman needs to become her own center of influence, and how simple interactions—in line at the store, at a conference, or at work—can become moments of impact. Christina and Totlyn discuss visibility in safe rooms vs. competitive spaces, the “little dots” from the last 5–13 years that still color how we see ourselves, and how conferences and circles help women see their truth and value more clearly.​

Memorable moments:

• “Hushed into quietude”: why so many women were told to dry their tears, keep moving, and never speak their struggles—and what that does to visibility.​

• The “little dot” metaphor: how one bad moment can tint your whole story, and how to start seeing the whole picture again.​

• Self‑communication as visibility: becoming your own center of influence when you cannot reach anyone else.​

• Women‑hurting‑women online vs. the power of truly safe rooms, wisdom circles, and intergenerational legacy conversations.​

Listen if you want to feel safer, stronger, and more grounded in who you are—before you get louder online or on stage. Follow Women Getting Visible for weekly conversations that help women own their voice, story, and stage, and share this episode with a woman who needs a reminder that there is a circle ready to welcome her.​

🔗 Connect & learn more:
Women Getting Visible site: https://womengettingvisible.com
Women Getting Visible conference series: https://womengettingvisible.com/events

Episode 10 – Christina Vidovich & Totlyn Oliver
Women Getting Visible 2026©

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

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

#womengettingvisible #visibility #womensstories #womensconference #safespace #midlifewomen #communication #womenempowerment

What if staying invisible is quietly costing you your business, your health, and your relationships?

In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich speaks with business and storytelling coach, fractional CMO, and nomadic entrepreneur Amy Nubson about how rebranding herself—on the inside and outside—helped her stop hiding, find her voice, and rebuild her life. Amy shares how she spent years building brands for everyone else while staying comfortable in the background, what finally forced her to confront her own invisibility, and why saying “yes” to visibility transformed her career, her confidence, and her marriage.​

Together they explore the power of origin stories, why women so often downplay their experiences, and how storytelling can heal old wounds while opening doors to new opportunities. Amy talks about going from the girl no one remembered from high school to a keynote speaker, podcast guest, and global collaborator, and she breaks down how to use simple, honest stories—in conversation, on stage, and in marketing—to attract the right people and grow a business you actually love.​

Memorable moments:

• The moment Amy realized she had designed her entire persona around being invisible—and why that had to change.​

• How learning storytelling helped her move past fear of public speaking, perfectionism, and “getting it wrong.”​

• Why your messiest chapters can become your greatest assets once you frame them as lessons instead of labels.​

• The truth about visibility for women entrepreneurs: time zones, tech glitches, imperfect videos, and showing up anyway.​

Listen if you are a woman entrepreneur or creative who is tired of hiding behind your clients’ brands, your résumé, or your to‑do list—and you are ready to become the voice of your own story.

Follow Women Getting Visible for weekly conversations that help women own their voice, story, and stage, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that she is allowed to be seen.​

Episode 9 – Christina Vidovich & Amy Nubson
Women Getting Visible 2026©

Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://womengettingvisible.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amynubson-business-coach/

#womengettingvisible #storytelling #rebranding #womenentrepreneurs #visibility #businesscoach #fractionalCMO #womeninbusiness #confidence