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What if the way you see your body isn’t the problem—but the story you’ve been taught to believe about it?

In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Women Thrive, we go into the hidden layers behind body image, self-worth, and confidence—especially for women who look “fine” on the outside but are quietly at war with themselves on the inside. Our guest, Susan Walker, brings decades of clinical wisdom and lived experience to a conversation many women have been afraid to voice out loud.

From navigating medical trauma and profound loss to confronting shame, guilt, and perfectionism around food and appearance, this episode peels back the surface of body confidence and gets to the real work beneath it. You’ll hear why dieting culture keeps women stuck, how trauma and self-esteem are deeply intertwined, and what it actually takes to make peace with your body—without punishment, deprivation, or self-criticism.

This conversation is for the woman who’s tired of feeling disconnected from her reflection, exhausted by rules around food, and ready to stop “fixing” herself and start accepting herself. If you’ve ever felt trapped between loving your body and trying to change it, this episode will meet you exactly where you are—and gently show you a new way forward.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Susan Walker, M.S., L.P.C., is a psychotherapist, speaker, and author who has provided patient care to help others achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. Susan and her husband and business partner, Philip founded Walker Wellness Clinic in 1994. Susan has clinical expertise in treating stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and body image issues.

Susan is the author of Body Esteem: Piece of Cake and Peace of Mind, a groundbreaking book that was endorsed by Kenneth Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., founder of Cooper Aerobics Center. She created the concept of Body Esteem Quotient: Psychology Quotient; Nutrition Quotient; Exercise Quotient; and Fashion Quotient.

Drawing on her clinical experience, she offers readers practical insights and strategies to boost one’s body esteem which creates body positivity and higher self-esteem. The book’s concepts are designed to empower individuals to use an intuitive eating style, stop comparing oneself to others, create an exercise prescription that fits your personality, and learn to become your own stylists. For more information, visit www.bodyesteem.com or Amazon.

Susan’s hobbies are playing classical piano, ballroom dancing, reading, traveling, and cooking. Susan has chaired numerous charity events such as Mad Hatter’s for the Women’s Council, fashion shows and luncheons at Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and served on the board for preventing childhood obesity at Cooper Institute. Susan has been married to the love of her life, Philip Walker, an Englishmen for 31 years. Susan and Philip have a mischievous Siamese cat named Bigglesworth, who was named after a spitfire piolet who was a character in British childhood books that my husband cherished.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://bodyesteem.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BodyEsteemBook 

https://x.com/SusanWa26770554

https://www.instagram.com/bodyesteembook/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

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Leadership is often celebrated but rarely sustained in isolation. What happens when strong leaders are expected to carry it all without being truly seen?

In this powerful episode of Women Thrive, we explore the deeper truth about leadership, resilience, and why witnessing matters just as much as strength. Our guest, Dr. Chenelle S. Boatswain, invites us into a conversation that challenges the “do-it-all-alone” narrative so many women leaders have been conditioned to accept.

Together, we unpack what it really takes to sustain leadership over time. From navigating emotional labor and unseen pressures to understanding the role of community, validation, and shared responsibility. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t meant to be lonely and that being witnessed can be the difference between burnout and long-term impact.

If you’re a woman who leads, serves, builds, or carries responsibility for others and quietly wonders who is holding space for you, this conversation will resonate deeply. It’s an invitation to stop surviving alone and start thriving together.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Dr. Chenelle S. Boatswain is an educator, master facilitator, and leadership development scholar dedicated to supporting the sustaining success of Black women leaders. She is the founder of CSB Consulting Services, where she partners with academic institutions to advance institutional transformation and disrupt isolation, burnout, and attrition among women of color in leadership. Her signature program, The Thriving Together Network, convenes high-performing leaders in culturally affirming, protective professional communities that center collective care as a pathway to balancing wellness with ambition.

With over 20 years of leadership experience across K–12, nonprofit, and higher education sectors, Dr. Boatswain’s consulting and facilitation are deeply informed by her scholarship, which examines the resilience practices of Black women leaders and the role of collective care in leadership sustainability. Her recent publications include “In Spite of It All: A Dear ‘Ed’ Letter,” featured in Dear Higher Education: Letters from the Social Justice Mountain (University of Minnesota Libraries), and “From Classroom to Conference Room: Microaggressions in Scholarly Interactions,” published in Microaggressions Faced by African American Faculty in Higher Education (IGI Global). Her forthcoming chapter, “Protecting the Unprotected,” will appear in Thriving in Higher Education. Her work has been featured nationally with the American Educational Research Association, the Black Women’s Studies Association, and the National Women’s Studies Association.

As adjunct faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Boatswain has received multiple honors for teaching, leadership, and student service. She holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and a Doctor of Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and brings the same joy and intention to her work as she does to the dance floor and her life as a proud daughter, sister, auntie, and fur-mama.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenelle-s-boatswain-edd/ 

Biz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/csb-consulting-services/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drcsboatswain/ 

Biz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559915654192 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chenelle.boatswain.2025/ 

Website: https://www.csbconsultingservices.com/ 

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Why leadership for women of color must be witnessed, not endured alone

(01:08) Being “the only one in the room” and the hidden cost of leadership isolation

(03:18) Dr. Chenelle’s personal leadership rupture—and the moment she questioned belonging

(06:23) Why Black women leaders struggle to find spaces where their experiences are named and validated

(10:19) The power of witnesses: how affirmation changes retention, confidence, and sustainability

(17:56) Restoring humanity in leadership—being vulnerable without being judged

(21:21) Thriving Together Network: laying down the armor and leading with collective care

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Midlife is often framed as a crisis—but what if it’s actually your launchpad?

In this powerful episode of Women Thrive, we discussed the truth about reinvention, purpose, and possibility in midlife and beyond. Julie Waas shares a deeply personal journey that challenges everything we’ve been conditioned to believe about aging, relevance, and starting over. From navigating the emotional impact of life transitions to rediscovering passions that were once placed on the back burner, this conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again.

You’ll hear why midlife can be one of the most expansive, creative, and fulfilling chapters of your life—when wisdom meets courage, and clarity replaces self-doubt. This episode is for women who find themselves asking, “Is this all there is?” and are ready to explore what’s next without guilt, fear, or limitation.

If you’re craving purpose, excitement, and a new vision for your future, this conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine what’s possible—and take your next bold step forward.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Julie Waas of Julie Waas Coaching is a Certified High Performance Coach, a lawyer, a professional abstract artist, an author, and a speaker who brings a unique blend of professional expertise, creativity, and lived experience to the stage. With over three decades of experience as an attorney, Julie is trained in clarity, precision, and problem-solving — skills she now applies to empowering midlife women to transform uncertainty into opportunity.

As a self-taught artist who began her art career at age 60 and has exhibited in galleries in New York, Miami, London, Madrid, and Innsbruck, she has redefined her own midlife journey by embracing creativity and reinvention, offering audiences a perspective that is both relatable and inspiring. Julie is the creator of the Unstoppable Mornings Journal, available on Amazon, and the author of the forthcoming book The Midlife Reboot, practical resources designed to help women release the past, reset their habits, and reignite their futures with confidence. 

She also hosts Midlife Unleashed with Julie Waas, her YouTube channel dedicated to habits, mindset, and momentum strategies for thriving in the second half of life. Julie’s mission is simple: to inspire women to see midlife not as a crisis, but as their launchpad to a vibrant, purpose-driven second act.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://juliewaas.com/

https://www.intuitiveabstractart.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNe72GPXidNlFOqJdv3UDTA https://www.instagram.com/julie.waas/

https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.abstract.art/

https://www.facebook.com/jrwaas/

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

[email protected]  

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) “It’s never too late” — the belief that changes everything

(02:10) Witnessing her mother’s struggle and making a life-defining promise

(04:40) From self-doubt to global art galleries — saying yes to creativity

(06:00) Why midlife is a powerful season of wisdom, courage, and freedom

(09:00) The Midlife Reboot: helping women design their next chapter

(16:40) Breaking the myth of “too old” and choosing adventure over stagnation

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What happens when a dream gets cancelled… and comes back bigger than ever?

In this deeply personal solo episode of Women Thrive, Raimonda takes you behind the scenes of one of the most emotional moments in the Women Thrive journey—the launch of Women Thrive Live London.

This isn’t just an announcement. It’s a story of vision, loss, resilience, and rebirth.

From hosting sold-out in-person events before the world shut down… to cancelling a global tour weeks before launch… to pivoting in real time and building an international movement during one of the most uncertain periods in recent history—this episode reveals what it truly takes to hold onto a vision when everything changes.

You’ll hear the untold story of how Women Thrive was forged through disruption, why the return to London feels like a homecoming years in the making, and how moments of heartbreak, courage, and bold decision-making shaped the community you see today.

If you’ve ever had a dream delayed, a plan dismantled, or a calling that refused to let you quit—this episode is for you.

This is about more than an event.

It’s about what becomes possible when women rise, pivot, and come back together—stronger than ever.

✨ About Raimonda Jan ✨

Visionary and charismatic leader and entrepreneur Raimonda Jankunaite, founded the Women Thrive Media in 2017 as an events platform for women. Since it has become a global movement of women for women with the mission to empower women to have a voice, be a voice and create a positive impact in this world. She started her entrepreneurial journey in London at the age of 21. As a young immigrant, Raimonda conquered lots of personal goals, as she shares in her Women Thrive Book series, featuring 14 women and their phenomenal stories.

Raimonda’s passion for speaking stems from her own personal experience of losing her voice in her mid-20s due to trauma. After years of not giving up, Raimonda re-built her career as a speaker, business mentor, visionary founder, best-selling author and international speaker.

Raimonda has successfully published 5 co-authored books, mentored over 250 speakers, spoken on 50+ live stages, 500+ hours of virtual speaking and event hosting, podcasting and speaker interviewing.

Raimonda is a fantastic personal branding, visibility, authority building and strategic mentor and coach helping aspiring successful women become established in their chosen fields. Her passion is telling women’s stories, and she does so via the Women Thrive Magazine, Women Thrive Books, Women Thrive Summit and Podcast.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Raimonda Jan:

https://raimondajankunaite.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/raimondajankunaite 

https://www.facebook.com/raimondajankunaite/ 

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) The pivot that changed everything: from cancelled live events to a global Women Thrive mission

(01:10) Why this moment feels monumental + going behind the scenes of the Women Thrive Live London launch

(03:24) The magic of pre-pandemic in-person events and why they mattered so deeply

(06:34) The night everything collapsed: cancelling the Atlanta event and facing the pandemic reality

(08:11) The decision to pivot virtual—and how the Women Thrive Summit was born

(16:09) Goosebumps at the Notting Hill venue: seeing the vision for Women Thrive Live London

(21:44) Full-circle moment: announcing the Women Thrive Live London homecoming and invitation to be in the room

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What do you do when life pulls the rug out from under you—and the old version of you no longer fits the future you’re being called into?

In this powerful episode of Women Thrive, we talk about the real, unfiltered truth about navigating life and career transitions. From walking away from secure, high-level roles to answering the quiet inner nudge that says there’s more for you, this conversation is for the woman standing at the edge of change—equal parts excited and terrified.

Our guest, Angela Harris Haynes, breaks down why transitions don’t happen by accident, how clarity is built (not discovered), and why resilience, support, and intentional action are non-negotiable if you want your next chapter actually to work. This isn’t about reckless leaps—it’s about aligned moves, courageous decisions, and owning the reinvention that’s calling you forward.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty, reinvention, or “I know I can’t stay here anymore,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale—and a wake-up call.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Angela Harris Haynes is the founder of Pinnacle Coaching & HR Consultants. She is recognized for helping women and organizational leaders navigate life and career transitions through The Transition Blueprint, a four-part framework—Dream it, Plan it, Connect with Support, and Execute with Resilience—which guides women in clarifying their vision, developing intentional strategies, leveraging meaningful community, and taking courageous, consistent action. Angela’s dynamic approach equips audiences to move through uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.

With more than two decades of leadership and human resources experience, Angela has become a trusted advisor to professionals and organizations experiencing pivotal change. Her work blends strategic insight with grounded inspiration, transforming complex transitions into structured, repeatable pathways for growth and reinvention.

Whether speaking on stages, coaching executives, or guiding teams through organizational transition, Angela’s mission remains constant: to help people transform life’s shifts into powerful new beginnings and take ownership of the next chapter of their story.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://pinnaclecoachinghrconsultants.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-harris-haynes-0a78aa3/ 

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

00:00 Introduction

04:22 The Breaking Point That Sparked a Bold Leap

06:28 – The Meaning Behind “Pinnacle” and Climbing the Mountain

09:13 – Dreaming Beyond the Rat Race

14:07 – The Realities of Solo Entrepreneurship

20:19 – No Successful Transition Happens in Isolation

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What if the book you feel called to write isn’t just a dream—but an invitation to reclaim your voice, your authority, and your truth?

In this episode of Women Thrive, Brenda Hukel opens a powerful conversation about authenticity, authorship, and the courage it takes to be seen. After more than three decades in executive leadership and transformational coaching, Brenda made a bold decision to step away from corporate success and devote her work to helping women break free from self-silencing, inherited beliefs, and internal barriers that keep their stories locked inside.

As the founder of Awakening the Consciousness Within and award-winning author of Courageously Authentic, Brenda guides women through the emotional, spiritual, and practical journey of writing from lived experience. This conversation explores imposter syndrome, healing through storytelling, and why so many women feel called to write—but hesitate at the “author ceiling.”

Brenda shares how reclaiming inner authority and expressing personal truth can become a catalyst for transformation, visibility, and lasting impact. If you’ve ever felt a story rising within you—and wondered whether you were ready, worthy, or allowed to tell it—this episode is your reminder that your voice matters, and your truth is meant to be written.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Brenda L. Hukel is a leading voice in women’s empowerment and personal transformation. After more than 30 years in organizational development and transformational coaching, she left a successful executive career to help women reconnect with their authenticity and inner authority.

As founder of Awakening the Consciousness Within, Brenda guides women beyond internal barriers shaped by conditioning, self-silencing, and inherited belief systems, while also supporting those who feel called to write a book from lived experience and personal truth.

Brenda is the award-winning author of Courageously Authentic. Her book blends spiritual insight, healing practices, and experience to help women express their truth. Her leadership in women's empowerment and her book have been featured in USA Today, Associated Press, World-Wide Women’s Association, New Literary Society Magazine, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more than 200 media outlets worldwide - including a featured appearance in New York City’s Times Square, and is a Marquis Who's Who 2025 Honoree.

Through her signature programs—Courageously Authentic™ Writer’s Toolkit, Journey Back to You™ Bundles, and her book, Brenda supports women through the full authorship journey, from clearing emotional barriers to achieving strategic clarity, publication readiness, and long-term impact.

Her work inspires women worldwide to step into authentic power.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.facebook.com/brendahukelauthor

https://www.facebook.com/brenda.hukel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-hukel-mba/

https://www.instagram.com/hukelbrenda/

https://www.pinterest.com/hukelbrenda/

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

https://www.brendahukel.com/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:40) Brenda's Personal Transformation

(07:32) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

(18:02) Practical Steps to Writing a Book

(23:35) Brenda's Future Plans and Final Thoughts

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What if the very things you’ve been through—the moments that tried to silence you—are the exact experiences meant to make you visible?

In this episode of Women Thrive, Barbara J. Beckley invites you into a powerful conversation about purpose, visibility, and owning the voice you were always meant to use. From early experiences of being overlooked and underestimated to building a media empire that amplifies voices around the world, Barbara’s journey is a testament to what happens when resilience meets clarity of mission.

As the CEO of the Diamond Factor Network and founder of the DFN TV Broadcast Studio, Barbara empowers entrepreneurs, speakers, and thought leaders to step into the spotlight through branded TV streaming shows and high-impact media platforms. Her work is rooted in a simple but profound belief: every voice matters, and every story has the power to inspire change.

In this conversation, Barbara shares how aligning your gifts with Purpose, Passion, and Drive unlocks visibility, confidence, and legacy. If you’ve ever felt called to do more, say more, or be seen more—but weren’t sure how—this episode is a powerful reminder that your story isn’t just personal… it’s purposeful.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Barbara J. Beckley is a dynamic leader in visibility, branding, and media. As CEO of Diamond Factor Network and founder of the DFN TV Broadcast Studio, she empowers entrepreneurs, speakers, and thought leaders to amplify their presence through branded TV streaming shows and powerful media platforms.

At the heart of her mission is the belief that every voice matters and must be heard because every story has the power to inspire change. Barbara built the Diamond Factor Network on the foundation of Purpose, Passion, and Drive (PPD) helping individuals shine by aligning their gifts with their greater mission and legacy.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DiamondFactorExperienceNetwork 

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/BarbaraBeckleyLinkedIn 

Visibility Workbook: https://tinyurl.com/VisibilityWorkbook 

Website: https://tinyurl.com/BarbaraJBeckley 

Business Innovators Podcast Interview with Barbara J. Beckley: 

https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/barbara-beckley-the-diamond-factor/ 

Collaboration Book with Barbara J. Beckley- Overcoming Mediocrity: Influential Women:

https://tinyurl.com/InfluentialWomenProjectBook 

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(05:50) Barbara's Journey

(11:31) Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Your Story

(14:31) The Power of Visibility and Media

(24:55) Barbara's TV Show and Final Thoughts

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-thrive/exclusive-content

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What if midlife wasn’t a slow fading… but an ignition? What if desire didn’t disappear with age—but deepened, matured, and became more powerful than ever?

In this episode of Women Thrive, Sally Berg challenges everything we’ve been taught about ageing, femininity, and pleasure. In her 60th year, Sally chose not to shrink or soften into invisibility—but to step fully into her eros, vitality, and embodied power, becoming a pioneer for midlife women everywhere.

As the visionary behind Mature Eros, Sally guides high-achieving, discerning women through the often unspoken intersection of menopause, sexuality, and identity. Her work is trauma- and nervous-system-informed, rooted in compassion, integrity, and lived experience—supporting women to reconnect with their bodies, reclaim desire, and restore vitality on every level: physical, emotional, and relational.

This conversation explores mature femininity, embodied leadership, and why pleasure is not indulgent or optional—but central to health, confidence, and selfhood in midlife. If you’re navigating menopause, questioning your vitality, or sensing there’s a deeper version of yourself waiting to emerge, this episode offers a powerful invitation to meet her.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Sally is the visionary behind Mature Eros — a woman who refused to fade quietly into the background and instead chose, in her 60th year, to blaze a new trail for midlife women everywhere. She is a pioneer in female pleasure and erotic embodiment, and living proof that maturity is not the end of desire, but the ignition of a deeper, richer eros and vitality.

A master guide for discerning, high-achieving women navigating midlife and menopause, Sally works with trauma and nervous-system-informed care, embodying integrity, depth of experience, confidence, and compassion.

What sets Sally apart is her pioneering integration of menopause and sexuality — a still largely uncharted and cutting-edge territory. Her work addresses physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing simultaneously, recognising desire and pleasure as central to health, vitality, and identity in midlife.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.mature-eros.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/mature.eros  

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

00:00 Introduction

04:44 The Importance of Erotic Aliveness

09:39 Sally Berg's Personal Healing Journey

13:02 Reframing Aging and Female Leadership

21:26 The Power of Embodied Leadership

27:03 How to Work with Sally Berg

34:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Have you ever stood in front of a full wardrobe and thought, “None of this feels like me anymore”? Not because you lack confidence—but because you’ve evolved, and your image hasn’t caught up yet.

In this episode of Women Thrive, Bria Johnson breaks down the powerful connection between identity, image, and influence—and why what you wear is never “just clothes.” As a Chief Style Strategist and founder of Iconic With Style, Bria helps high-performing women translate who they’ve become on the inside into a visual presence that commands confidence, credibility, and authority.

This conversation goes far beyond fashion. It’s about becoming the woman you’re meant to be—especially in seasons of reinvention, leadership growth, or personal transformation. Bria shares how aligned personal style can close the gap between inner identity and outer expression, elevate your personal brand, and radically change how you show up in business and life.

If you’re stepping into a new chapter and want to be seen, trusted, and remembered for who you truly are—this episode will change the way you think about your wardrobe, your presence, and your power.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Bria Johnson is the Chief Style Strategist and founder of I.C.O.N.I.C With Style, a personal styling consultancy helping women lead with confidence, presence, and influence. With nearly two decades of combined leadership and image-consulting experience, Bria transforms wardrobes into leadership tools.

As a sought-after authority in strategic image consulting, Bria specializes in helping high-performing women bring their visual identity into alignment with who they are becoming. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, image, and influence. She guides clients through the process of refining how they show up, using a selection method rooted in her I.C.O.N.I.C Framework and what she calls “The Embodiment Gap” — the discomfort women feel when their growth outpaces the story their wardrobe tells.

Bria has supported executives, entrepreneurs, speakers, and public-facing leaders navigating personal brand refinement, promotions, life transitions, and expanding visibility. Her philosophy is rooted in the understanding that style is not superficial; it is communication and a leadership tool.

Her work empowers women to be seen for the depth, authority, and power they carry, through an authentic presence that communicates it the moment they enter the room.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

Website: https://www.iconicwithstyle.com

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

LinkedIn - Business Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconicwithstyle/

LinkedIn - Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briajjohnson/

Facebook - Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/briajohnsonofficial/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:55) The Impact of Personal Style

(05:58) Signature Style and Client Experiences

(08:35) Aligning Image with Identity

(15:18) Influence Through Image

(24:37) How to Work with Bria Johnson

(30:18) Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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What do you do when life doesn’t just knock you down—but takes something from you that you can never get back? When grief, loss, or burnout shatters who you thought you were, and you’re expected to “stay strong,” keep leading, and carry on anyway?

In this deeply moving episode of Women Thrive, Debi Lynn shares a raw, heart-led conversation about resilience born from unimaginable loss—and the kind of leadership that only comes from walking through the fire. After losing her 14-month-old son and facing the collapse of her identity soon after, Debi found herself asking the questions so many women silently carry: Who am I now? How do I move forward? And is it possible to lead, love, and build again after devastation?

Now a business resilience strategist and certified grief educator, Debi supports high-achieving women in transforming life’s deepest disruptions—grief, burnout, betrayal, loss—into grounded, purpose-driven leadership. In this episode, she shares her HEART method, the power of journaling and self-reflection, and why healing from the inside out isn’t optional for women who want sustainable success.

This conversation is for the woman who’s holding it all together on the outside—but knows something inside needs attention. It’s a reminder that pain doesn’t disqualify you… it can equip you to lead with more depth, clarity, and purpose than ever before.

✨ About the Guest ✨

She’s a powerhouse of purpose, a truth-teller for women who lead, and a living testament that pain doesn't disqualify you—it equips you.

Debi Lynn is a Business Resilience Strategist and Certified Grief Educator who helps high-achieving women turn their deepest disruptions—burnout, betrayal, divorce, loss—into bold, profitable leadership. With over 15 years of experience guiding women through grief, business setbacks, and identity crises, she’s known for her no-fluff, heart-led approach to reclaiming confidence and profit after pain.

Her message is clear: You’re not broken. You’re buried—and it’s time to rise.

Debi’s clients don’t just bounce back—they bounce forward, leading with clarity, emotional strength, and unshakable purpose. Through her signature RX Pad™ tools and transformational programs, she’s helped women across industries reclaim their spark and build businesses that serve both their mission and their well-being.

Today, she’s here to show you how your hardest moments can become your greatest leverage for leadership.

Get ready to shift your story, own your truth, and step into the powerful woman you were always meant to be.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.facebook.com/debitx 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debi-lynn-tv-host-producer-5b897b208/ 

https://www.lifecoachcode.com/2025/04/15/find-life-coach-debi-lynn/ 

https://www.instagram.com/debi.lynntexas 

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

https://www.skool.com/heart-led-awakening-1060 

https://debilynnfl.com/ 

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➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(01:15) Debi's Personal Journey of Resilience

(02:41) Navigating Grief and Finding Support

(07:08) Realizations and Starting a Business

(10:08) The Heart Method: Healing and Transformation

(13:00) Advice for Women in Leadership

(20:17) Debi's Support Systems and Final Thoughts

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