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Why do we keep repeating the same unhealthy patterns, even when we know they are holding us back?

Identity Pattern Expert, speaker, and bestselling author Amy Sanders joins Julie Fairhurst for a powerful conversation about the hidden identity patterns shaping our confidence, relationships, businesses, and ability to receive greater success and abundance.

FREE RESOURCE: https://amysanders.co/quiz/human-design

Amy shares her journey through divorce, betrayal, financial hardship, personal loss, and raising three children as a single mother on a very small income. Her transformation did not come from working harder, hustling more, or finding another strategy. It began when she recognized and changed the patterns influencing how she saw herself and what she believed was possible.

In this episode, Amy explains why willpower alone rarely creates lasting change and introduces the Identity Pattern Framework, The Unblocked Method, and the three stages of Awareness, Alignment, and Abundance.

You will discover:

• How identity patterns are created
• Why you may keep repeating the same relationship or business struggles
• How your past influences your confidence and choices
• Why working harder does not always move you forward
• How to recognize the patterns keeping you stuck
• What it means to choose a new identity and a new pattern
• How to create healthier relationships, greater success, and a more aligned business

Your past may have shaped you, but it does not have to control your future. You are not broken. You may simply be living inside a pattern you now have the power to change.

Learn more about Amy Sanders:

Website: https://amysanders.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.amysanders/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamysanders/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its.amysanders

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What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself, but finally recognizing that you were never broken?

In this deeply honest conversation, Julie Fairhurst speaks with author, podcast host and Magnificence Mentor Sue Paulson about self-worth, healing after adversity and learning to see the magnificence that has always lived within you.

After facing cancer twice, a near-death experience and other life-changing challenges, Sue uncovered powerful lessons about receiving support, asking for help and giving herself the same grace she had always offered others.

Sue and Julie explore why so many women struggle with feeling “not enough,” how generational beliefs shape our self-image, and why constant self-improvement can sometimes reinforce the belief that something is wrong with us.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why women often find it easier to give than receive
 • How imposter syndrome grows from feelings of inadequacy
 • The difference between surviving and truly healing
 • Why resilience can sometimes hide unresolved pain
 • How to challenge the belief that you are not enough
 • The importance of self-compassion during adversity
 • How writing can help you understand fear and emotional pain
 • Why one encouraging person can change someone’s life
 • A practical exercise for recognizing your strengths and successes

Sue also shares the inspiration behind her books, The Healing Call of Cancer and Magnificent Misery: From Adversity to Ecstasy, as well as the work she leads through the Magnificence Lab and her podcast, Magnify Your Magnificence.

Your struggles are part of your story, but they are not proof that you are broken. You do not have to earn your worth. You arrived with it.

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Books: The Healing Call of Cancer: https://books2read.com/u/49Rl8k
           Magnificent Misery - From Adversity to Ecstasy: https://amazon.com/Magnificent-Misery-Adversity-Sue-Paulson/dp/BOCXXD6M4W

Podcast: Magnify with Sue (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube)
Website: Https://suepaulson.com
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Is it too late to start over after 50? Ann Mattingly-Lowe proves that it is never too late to reinvent your life, build a business, and discover a new sense of purpose.

After a 27-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Ann retired, remarried, moved to Colorado, and eventually returned to work in her mid-50s. She went on to create Generations Skincare, a company focused on helping women care for their changing skin with confidence.

In this inspiring Women Like Me Stories & Business interview, Ann and Julie Fairhurst discuss midlife reinvention, starting a business after 50, menopause skincare, healthy aging, sun damage, self-care, mental-health advocacy, and the fear that often comes with beginning again.

Ann’s story is a powerful reminder that starting small still counts, and your next chapter may become your most meaningful one.

Learn more about Ann and Generations Skincare:
https://generationsskincare.net

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What if you are not broken, and healing begins when you stop believing that you need to be fixed?

In this honest and uplifting conversation, Julie Fairhurst speaks with self-leadership coach and Associate Pranic Healer Jennifer Wilde Gee about healing, personal transformation, and learning to trust yourself again.

Jennifer shares how our challenges can disconnect us from our inner strength and why self-leadership is essential as we prepare to reclaim our lives. This episode explores the connection among emotional healing, energy, self-awareness, and the courage to move forward without all the answers.

Reach out to Jennifer: 

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousehealing_bytruenorth?igsh=MWIxOWwyNmM0dTVtcA==

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www.Thelighthousehealing.ca

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Why does the world still need stories, and what can theatre reveal about who we are?

In this thoughtful conversation, Julie Fairhurst speaks with award-winning Romanian playwright Elise Wilk about writing, creativity, theatre and the power of storytelling to help us see ourselves and one another more clearly.

Elise shares her journey as a playwright, the experiences that shape her work, and why meaningful stories remain essential in an increasingly disconnected world. This conversation will inspire writers, storytellers, and women who know they have something important to say but may still be searching for the courage to say it.

 Elise is an award-winning Romanian playwright whose work has been translated into 13 languages. She also teaches playwriting at the University of Arts in Târgu Mureș. 

Learn more about Elise and find her books here:

https://wilkauthor.com/

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What happens when you are not simply tired, but emotionally depleted in a way that rest alone cannot repair?

In this powerful episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst speaks with Dr. Lorea Martínez about burnout recovery, emotional intelligence, purpose, and what it means to lead without losing yourself.

Many capable women become so accustomed to carrying responsibility that they stop recognizing the signs of emotional exhaustion. They keep working, caring, achieving, and pushing through until their bodies, relationships, or sense of purpose begin to ask for something different.

Dr. Lorea Martínez is an author, speaker, and founder of HEART in Mind. Her research-backed work helps individuals and organizations develop emotional intelligence, recover from burnout, and build lives and workplaces rooted in greater connection, clarity, and purpose.

She is the author of Living with the HEART in Mind, a practical guide to healing from burnout and cultivating purpose.

Learn more about Dr. Lorea Martínez:

Website URL: https://loreamartinez.com/
New book: https://books2read.com/livingwiththeheartinmind
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loreamartinezSEL/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreamartinez/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drloreamartinez

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Pamela Maria De La Luz spent more than 20 years in the tequila industry before turning her experience, heritage, and love for animals into AgaveLuz Organic Tequila.

In this inspiring conversation, Pamela shares how she created an authentic, additive-free organic tequila brand rooted in traditional Mexican craftsmanship. 

She also reveals the setbacks behind launching a physical product, the importance of building a purpose-driven business, and how every entrepreneur can connect profit with meaningful impact.

Discover how one female founder turned a dream into a premium tequila brand that supports animal rescue—and why she believes giving up is never an option.

Learn more about AgaveLuz Organic Tequila:  https://agaveluz.com/

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Why do men become distant in marriage, and why do women often feel they must control everything? 

Relationship Rebuild Expert Jeanell Greene joins Julie Fairhurst for an honest conversation about communication, emotional disconnection, trust, respect, intimacy, and how couples can rebuild a struggling marriage.

Jeanell is a Relationship Rebuild Expert who helps men and couples strengthen marriage, leadership, and trust. 

Communication Skills That Actually Work. Just communicate more” isn’t the answer.

What works is learning:

* how to stay calm under pressure

* how to speak without triggering defensiveness

* how to listen without shutting down

These are real communication skills for men—not theory. You don’t need more talking - you need to remove the barriers to connection, because love isn’t something you chase; it’s something that shows up when the walls come down.

Connect with Jeanell Greene:
www.saveourmarriage.ca
https://www.facebook.com/JeanellGreene7
https://www.youtube.com/@jeanellgreene

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What does it take to rise from a working-class neighborhood in Flint, Michigan, to become a senior executive at three Fortune 500 companies—including Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Starbucks?

In this powerful episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst speaks with award-winning communications leader, author, entrepreneur, and mentor Wanda Herndon about courage, authentic leadership, career advancement, and finding your voice in rooms where you may be underestimated.

Wanda shares how she learned to exceed expectations without changing who she was, build relationships in corporate environments, communicate through difficult moments, and become the CEO of her own life.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• How to speak confidently in powerful rooms
 • Why women must claim their place instead of waiting for permission
 • What Fortune 500 companies taught Wanda about leadership
 • How communication helped build the Starbucks brand globally
 • Why authentic leaders bring other women with them
 • How to turn rejection, setbacks, and “no” into a new direction
 • What it means to be fearless, strategic, and true to yourself

Wanda is also the author of Breaking Glass: One Woman’s Fight to Belong and to Lead, a story of perseverance, possibility, and rising beyond other people’s expectations.

If you have ever questioned whether you belong, this conversation will remind you: you were invited into the room for a reason. Take your seat. Use your voice. Claim your spot.

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CONNECT WITH WANDA:

https://www.wcommgroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-herndon-b4794019

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How do you find your voice, rebuild your confidence, and begin again when you believe it may be too late?

In this inspiring episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst speaks with speaker, author, entrepreneur, small-business coach and podcast host Jennifer Ann Johnson.

Jennifer shares how she learned to trust her own voice, speak confidently in rooms where she once questioned whether she belonged, and return to college in her 50s. Her story is a powerful reminder that confidence is not something we are simply born with—it is a skill we can build through practice.

Julie and Jennifer also discuss overcoming the fear of judgment, rebuilding after setbacks, and developing resilience without pretending to be strong all the time. Jennifer introduces her practical GRIT framework:

G — Ground yourself in your core values
R — Reframe what is happening
I — Identify the next right step
T — Find your tribe

Jennifer also explains why your voice is one of your greatest business tools. Whether you are speaking publicly, writing marketing content or using artificial intelligence in your business, your message must still sound like you. Your voice is part of your brand, and nobody can represent your story and vision as authentically as you can.

In this conversation, you will discover:

• How to find and trust your voice
• Why confidence grows through practice
• How to overcome fear of criticism and judgment
• Why it is never too late to return to school or follow a dream
• How to rebuild confidence after a setback
• The four steps in Jennifer’s GRIT framework
• How to decide whether to persevere or change direction
• Why resilience does not mean being strong all the time
• How your everyday actions create a ripple effect
• Why your authentic voice matters in business

If you have been wondering whether you have waited too long, Jennifer’s message is for you: every day offers another opportunity to begin.

www.jenniferannjohnson.com
www.truefashionistas.com

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