In this episode, Abby Cheng, Principal of Magenta Inc., shares how creative vision, strategic leadership, and authentic partnerships can transform a family business into a globally recognized brand.

As a second-generation leader, Abby has helped grow Magenta into a trusted creative partner for iconic companies including Disney, Warner Bros., and Peanuts Worldwide. She offers valuable insights into brand development, innovation, licensing, and leading with both creativity and purpose.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

How to grow and modernize a family business

The keys to building successful brand partnerships

Why design and creativity are competitive advantages

How strategic leadership fuels long-term business growth

Lessons from working with globally recognized brands

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative professional, or business leader, Abby's story offers practical insights on building a brand that stands the test of time.

#BusinessGrowth #CreativeLeadership #BrandStrategy #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #BrandPartnerships #Leadership #BusinessSuccess
To Connect with Abby Cheng:
[email protected]
[email protected]

https://www.magenta-inc.com

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Women of the World Network®: Choreograph Success, hosted by Elle Ballard, is a global podcast exploring what it truly means to succeed—from the inside out.

Through candid interviews with women leaders from around the world and embodied solo episodes, each conversation reveals the rhythms of aligned leadership, conscious business, and intentional living. This is where presence meets purpose, and success becomes something you choreograph—not chase.

🌸 Monthly Spotlight Episode

Some relationships help you bloom. Others quietly keep you rooted where you've already outgrown.

In this special spotlight episode, Elle Ballard explores how the people we surround ourselves with shape our confidence, growth, and potential. Using the metaphor of a thriving garden, she shares why healthy relationships become the rich soil that nourishes us—and why pruning relationships that no longer align with our values isn't selfish; it's necessary.

If you've been feeling stuck, drained, or afraid to outgrow old dynamics, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that your environment matters just as much as your ambition.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

Your next season of growth may not require becoming someone new—it may simply require creating space for the person you're already becoming.

#PersonalGrowth #HealthyRelationships #Boundaries #WomenLeaders #SelfWorth #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #WomenInBusiness

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What if the only thing standing between you and your next level is believing in yourself before the evidence exists?

In this episode, Elle Ballard explores one of the greatest challenges in personal growth and entrepreneurship: developing self-belief before external results validate your efforts. So many of us wait until we've achieved success to feel confident—but lasting transformation begins long before anyone else can see it.

Elle shares why self-belief isn't blind optimism—it's a conscious decision to trust your vision, your growth, and your future self even when the outcome isn't guaranteed.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a dream, or navigating a season of uncertainty, this episode will remind you that belief is often the first step toward becoming.

#SelfBelief #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #WomenLeaders #Confidence #SuccessMindset #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SelfDevelopment

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In this episode, Lisa Dunford Dickman shares how a life of adventure became a path to personal transformation. As a transformational coach, writer, and African safari retreat leader, Lisa has spent decades exploring the world—and helping others discover themselves along the way.

After writing more than 40 Lonely Planet guidebooks, living in six countries, and speaking four languages, Lisa has learned that the greatest journeys aren't always the ones across continents—they're the ones within.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

Whether you're craving a fresh start, a new perspective, or the confidence to pursue your next adventure, this conversation will inspire you to say yes to the journey.

#PersonalGrowth #Transformation #Travel #Adventure #Mindset #LifePurpose #WomenLeaders #SelfDiscovery #Leadership

To connect with Lisa Dunford Dickman

https://lisadunforddickman.com/opentothemagic

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In this episode, Tracie Root, founder of The Gather Community, shares what it truly means to live boldly.

Standing six feet tall with vibrant purple hair, Tracie always looked bold on the outside—but inside, she didn't always feel that way. She reveals how true boldness isn't about appearance. It's about taking up the space you were meant to occupy without apologizing for it.

Through personal stories and practical wisdom, Tracie explains how to stop playing small, overcome self-doubt, and make bold decisions that align with your purpose.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover how to:

This empowering conversation reminds us that boldness isn't something you wear—it's a choice you make every day.

#Confidence #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #SelfConfidence #AuthenticLiving #BoldLiving

Women of the World Network®: Choreograph Success, hosted by Elle Ballard, is a global podcast exploring what it truly means to succeed—from the inside out.
Through candid interviews with women leaders from around the world and embodied solo episodes, each conversation reveals the rhythms of aligned leadership, conscious business, and intentional living. This is where presence meets purpose, and success becomes something you choreograph—not chase.

To connect with Tracie Root:
[email protected]
tracieroot.com

If you’re already a WOTWN member, here’s your reminder: your membership gives you the opportunity to book your own podcast episode. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to share your story, your expertise, or what you’re building, this is it. Book your episode and take advantage of the platform that’s already available to you.

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Moving across the state wasn't the lesson—it was the choreography.

In this episode, Elle Ballard shares how one of the busiest, most stressful seasons of her life challenged a belief many of us accept without question: that life has to go on hold during major events.

Between packing, moving, welcoming family, and making hundreds of daily decisions, Elle realized something surprising. She never stopped dancing. She continued showing up for the practice that regulated her nervous system, brought her joy, and kept her grounded. As a result, she navigated the chaos with more clarity, resilience, and emotional balance than ever before.

What if we've been believing the wrong story? What if life doesn't have to stop because something big is happening?

In this episode, Elle explores how we can choreograph our lives so that our routines, passions, and sources of regulation become the foundation that carries us through life's biggest transitions—not the first things we sacrifice.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

This episode is a reminder that you don't have to wait for life to calm down before living it. Sometimes the very things you think you should pause are the things that will carry you through.

#PersonalGrowth #Mindset #EmotionalRegulation #WomenLeaders #LifeTransitions #Resilience #Habits #SelfLeadership #personaldevelopment

Women of the World Network®: Choreograph Success, hosted by Elle Ballard, is a global podcast exploring what it truly means to succeed—from the inside out.

Through candid interviews with women leaders from around the world and embodied solo episodes, each conversation reveals the rhythms of aligned leadership, conscious business, and intentional living. This is where presence meets purpose, and success becomes something you choreograph—not chase.

To apply to be a guest or for more info, visit: https://linktr.ee/Eballard

Join our community here: https://women-of-the-world-network.mykajabi.com/offers/SroR73Kh/checkout

In this episode, Tracie Root, founder of The Gather Community, shares what it truly means to live boldly. 

Standing six feet tall with vibrant purple hair, Tracie always looked bold on the outside—but inside, she didn't always feel that way. She reveals how true boldness isn't about appearance. It's about taking up the space you were meant to occupy without apologizing for it.

Through personal stories and practical wisdom, Tracie explains how to stop playing small, overcome self-doubt, and make bold decisions that align with your purpose.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover how to:

This empowering conversation reminds us that boldness isn't something you wear—it's a choice you make every day.

#Confidence #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #SelfConfidence #AuthenticLiving #BoldLiving

In Episode 5 of the Choreographing Strength series, Elle Ballard explores one of the most overlooked forms of self-awareness: recognizing the difference between a genuine "yes" and a quiet, uncertain "no." 

During a busy season filled with family visits, moving, and caring for loved ones, Elle noticed subtle shifts in her own behavior. She delayed returning a client's call, missed a scheduled strength training session, and realized she hadn't made an effort to reschedule. Rather than judging herself, she became curious about what those moments were trying to reveal.

This episode invites you to examine your own life with the same curiosity.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

Instead of forcing motivation or convincing yourself to follow through, Elle encourages you to notice where your energy naturally flows—and where resistance may be asking for deeper reflection. Sometimes clarity isn't found by thinking harder. It's found by paying attention.

#SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #WomenLeaders #AuthenticLeadership #SelfTrust #DecisionMaking #ChoreographingStrength

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In this episode, Shelby Perry shares how a life-changing snowboarding accident that resulted in the loss of her right eye became the catalyst for a global movement of inclusion, advocacy, and support.

After struggling to navigate life with a disability, Shelby founded Eyehesive to create a community where individuals living with eye loss can connect, find resources, and access inclusive products designed with their unique needs in mind.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

Shelby's story is a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges can become the foundation for serving others and creating lasting impact.

#DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #Resilience #EyeLoss #Community #WomenEntrepreneurs #PurposeDrivenBusiness #PersonalGrowth

Women of the World Network®: Choreograph Success, hosted by Elle Ballard, is a global podcast exploring what it truly means to succeed—from the inside out.
Through candid interviews with women leaders from around the world and embodied solo episodes, each conversation reveals the rhythms of aligned leadership, conscious business, and intentional living. This is where presence meets purpose, and success becomes something you choreograph—not chase.

To connect with Shelby Perry:
[email protected]; [email protected]
https://eyehesive.com

To apply to be a guest or for more info, visit: https://linktr.ee/Eballard

Join our community here: https://women-of-the-world-network.mykajabi.com/offers/SroR73Kh/checkout

In this episode, Hilda Koch discusses her powerful new book, Leadership: The Paradox of Surrender, and why the strongest leaders aren't those who seek more control—they're the ones who learn when to let it go.

Drawing from more than 25 years as a physician assistant, Hilda shares how identity, trust, fear, and the stories we tell ourselves shape the way we lead, connect, and grow. She challenges conventional leadership advice by showing that true leadership begins with self-leadership and the courage to lead from authenticity rather than ego.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

Whether you're leading a business, a team, or your own life, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to lead with purpose, resilience, and authenticity.

#Leadership #SelfLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Mindset #Purpose #TheParadoxOfSurrender

Women of the World Network®: Choreograph Success, hosted by Elle Ballard, is a global podcast exploring what it truly means to succeed—from the inside out.
Through candid interviews with women leaders from around the world and embodied solo episodes, each conversation reveals the rhythms of aligned leadership, conscious business, and intentional living. This is where presence meets purpose, and success becomes something you choreograph—not chase.

To connect with Hilda Koch:
[email protected]
https://a.co/d/01yn5oc6
http://www.hildakoch.com/

To apply to be a guest or for more info, visit: https://linktr.ee/Eballard

Join our community here: https://women-of-the-world-network.mykajabi.com/offers/SroR73Kh/checkout