Women Thrive

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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

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

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/ 

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

(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

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

What if the thing holding you back isn’t fear… but perfectionism disguised as “doing it right”? If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking, people-pleasing, or waiting until you feel ready before taking the leap, this conversation is for you.

In this powerful episode of the Women Thrive, Samantha Karim invites women to drop the exhausting pursuit of perfection and step into bold, unapologetic authenticity. With honesty, humor, and deep wisdom, Samantha shares how radical responsibility, courageous conversations, and self-trust became the turning points that transformed her life.

This episode explores what it really takes to stop apologizing, start owning your space, and choose yourself—fully. From breaking free of people-pleasing patterns to committing to real, embodied growth, Samantha challenges women to stop waiting for permission and start living on their own terms.

You’ll walk away feeling seen, empowered, and reminded of a powerful truth: you already have everything you need inside you.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Samantha Karim is a powerhouse of boldness, laughter, and unapologetic authenticity. With over 20 years of teaching experience, a career as an award-winning belly dancer, and the author of The 5-Minute Playbook: 57 Quick Prompts to Evoke Power and Confidence, she knows what it takes to step into the spotlight and own your worth.

As a featured speaker at Al Raqs, One Woman, and other women’s empowerment conferences, Samantha brings her fire, humor, and fierce belief in women to every stage she steps on. She doesn’t just inspire; she makes women feel seen, believed in, and ready to rise.

Audiences leave her talks buzzing with confidence, joy, and the conviction they can finally do the thing they’ve been dreaming of. Her mission is to help women stop apologizing, claim their space, and live unapologetically.

Her guiding belief? “You already have everything you need inside you. You are worth so much.”

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.facebook.com/samantha.bordelonkarim

https://www.instagram.com/boldbitchcoaching

https://www.tiktok.com/@boldbitchcoaching

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

(04:52) The Importance of Authenticity

(09:31) Claim, Connect, Commit: Samantha's Three-Step Process

(14:05) The Confidence Spiral and Incremental Success

(22:54) Navigating Relationships and Radical Responsibility

(29:51) Embracing Radical Responsibility

(30:18) The Power of Core Values

(34:46) The Reclaiming You Program

(43:41) Living Life Unapologetically

(47:51) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

What if 2026 isn’t about playing safe, shrinking your goals, or doing it all alone?

This festive Women Thrive episode is a powerful invitation to reflect, reset, and rise. As the year closes, the conversation challenges you to look honestly at where you’ve been, what you’ve outgrown, and what’s calling you forward next. It’s about stepping beyond comfort zones, choosing courage over caution, and recognizing that real growth happens in community—not isolation.

You’ll hear why integrity, leadership, and collaboration are non-negotiables for the next chapter, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change what’s possible. With exciting initiatives ahead—including the launch of the Spotlight community, the Women Thrive Summit in March, and the Valencia retreat—this episode sets the tone for a bold, connected, and expansive 2026.

If you’re ready to stop doing life and business alone, dream bigger, and move forward with support, this conversation is your starting point.

📢 Important Links 📢

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) Stop playing small: why this is the year to go big and bold

(02:20) Setting intentions for 2026 and being witnessed by other women

(05:40) Year of the Snake → Year of the Horse: transformation into action

(07:20) When women’s backs are against the wall, resilience is born

(11:10) From competition to collaboration: the real power of women together

(15:20) Feeling triggered by another woman’s success—and how to alchemize it

(27:40) Conquering fear, leaving comfort zones, and going all in for 2026

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

If you’ve ever built success on the outside while quietly doubting yourself on the inside, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, Savanna Madden shares what it really takes to reclaim your voice, trust yourself again, and step fully into your CEO identity. From her roots in the performing arts to building an award-winning theatre school and coaching women around the world, Savanna opens up about the confidence shifts that change everything—how to stop carrying it all alone, why delegation is an act of leadership, and what it means to lead with clarity and courage.

You’ll hear practical, grounded strategies for building real confidence, including mindset tools like affirmations, visualization, and embodiment practices that support growth without burnout. This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build, one decision at a time.

If you’re ready to own your voice, lead with conviction, and grow a business that feels aligned and sustainable, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Savanna Madden is a Confidence Coach for women in business. She helps established female entrepreneurs reclaim their voice, strengthen their self belief and step into their CEO identity so they can grow their income and lead with clarity and courage. Known for her warm empowering style Savanna blends lived experience, simple strategy and deep mindset work to create lasting transformation in the women she works with.

After rebuilding her life from the ground up overcoming burnout and recovering from vocal nodules linked to emotional trauma, Savanna learned first hand the power of self trust and the importance of speaking with confidence. She went on to build her first business Madden Theatre Arts from a porta cabin start up into an award winning school with a team of ten and more than one hundred and fifty students.

Savanna now supports women across the world through her coaching and her podcast to strengthen their confidence, simplify their strategy, grow their income and lead with courage. Her mission is to help women trust their voice own their worth and build businesses that give them more freedom more fulfilment and more confidence in themselves.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/iamsavannamadden/

https://www.facebook.com/savanna.madden/ 

https://savannamadden.com/reclaim-your-voice-audio-series

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/

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

What if the very story you’ve been running from… is actually the key to your rise? What if the moments that broke you open were never meant to bury you, but to build the lioness inside you—the one who is bold enough to begin, audacious enough to dream, and powerful enough to roar?

If you’ve ever felt silenced by your past, burned out from carrying too much, or unsure how to turn your pain into purpose, this episode will speak straight to your soul.

Today’s guest, Ginine Emily Smith, is a globally recognized speaker, international bestselling author, award-winning songwriter, and the fierce visionary behind B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™. Known for helping women rise from burnout to brilliance, Ginine has a gift for transforming stories—yes, even the messy, complicated, hard-to-tell ones—into superpowers that create influence, income, and legacy.

In this powerful conversation, Ginine shares how she went from navigating trauma and corporate constraint to standing boldly on global stages, healing out loud, and empowering women through her signature R.I.S.E. & R.O.A.R.™ Framework. She breaks down why reclaiming your story is non-negotiable, how to speak with unapologetic authenticity, and why your voice is the very thing that will set you free.

Whether you want to become a more confident storyteller, strengthen your personal brand, or finally step into the woman you know you’re meant to be—this episode will ignite something in you.

Get ready to rise.

Get ready to roar.

Because when you own your story… you own your power.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Ginine Emily Smith is a globally recognized speaker, int’l best selling author, award winning songwriter and co-host of the national TV show Rockstar Diaries – Healing Out Loud. She is also the host of The Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness Podcast, where she empowers women to rise, revive, and thrive by turning their stories into superpowers.

As the founder of B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™ and Hearts In Sync Productions, Ginine helps women move from burnout to brilliance and from pain to purpose. Through her signature R.I.S.E. & R.O.A.R. Framework—Reclaim, Integrate, Storytell, and Empower—she teaches women how to own their story, reclaim their power, and create legacy-level impact, influence, and income.

A former corporate leader turned purpose-driven visionary, Ginine brings decades of stage, writing, and storytelling experience to her work. She masterfully blends mindset mastery, heart-centered leadership, and music-infused healing to guide others through profound transformation.

Her mantra-“When you own your story, you own your power” has inspired audiences across global stages and media platforms. Bold enough to begin, Audacious to dream, Determined to rise, Divine in spirit, Aligned with purpose, and Strong in body, mind, and heart—Ginine helps every woman she meets SHINE her light with courage, authenticity, and heart.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://baddasslioness.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/ginineemily/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ginineemily/ 

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

https://www.amazon.com/author/ginineemilysmith 

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

[email protected] 

https://heartsinsync.live/ 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-roar-with-the-badass-lioness/id1843974560 

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

(03:50) “It’s never too late” breakthrough.

(04:40) Father’s death & early trauma.

(06:21) Serial-killer wake-up moment.

(07:10) Janine chooses to rise.

(13:02) “Own your story, own your power.”

(18:20) B.A.D.A.S.S. acronym revealed.

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

Have you ever wondered why some businesses stand out effortlessly while others get lost in the noise? The secret often lies in one powerful ingredient: your personal story. In this inspiring episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, Raimonda Jan reveals how owning and sharing your authentic journey can transform not only your brand but your entire business success.

Raimonda opens up about her personal experience—rising from a place of silence and disempowerment to becoming a global advocate for women’s visibility. She shares why your story is your superpower, how it connects you deeply with your audience, and practical steps you can take right now to craft a brand rooted in authenticity and impact.

You'll learn how to uncover your origin story, weave it into your mission, and use it as a catalyst for business growth and personal empowerment.

✨ Ready to turn your story into your greatest business asset? Tune in now and take the first bold step toward showing up, standing out, and thriving!

✨ About Raimonda Jan ✨

Raimonda Jankunaite is a globally recognized speaker, visibility expert, best-selling author, and founder of Women Thrive Media—a platform dedicated to amplifying women’s voices through media, publishing, and global stages.

With over 15 years of experience in business, branding, and public speaking, Raimonda has coached hundreds of women to step into their power, become unapologetic speakers, and grow their visibility and authority. She is also the visionary behind the Women Thrive Summit—one of the world’s leading virtual women’s empowerment and business events—attracting thousands of attendees each year.

Raimonda’s passion stems from her own personal journey of overcoming adversity, reclaiming her voice, and building a purpose-driven business that empowers women to rise and be seen. Through her work, she has built a community of over 600,000 followers and has helped women from all walks of life become confident leaders, authors, and sought-after speakers.

Her message is clear: Your story matters—and the world needs to hear it.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Raimonda Jan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.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) Welcome & Setting the Stage: Why Your Story Matters

(02:13) Breaking the Silence: Raimonda’s Powerful Journey to Empowerment

(06:42) The Magic of Storytelling: How Sharing Your Story Builds Connection and Authority

(12:48) From Personal Story to Business Empire: Aligning Your Passion with Your Brand

(13:08) Story Goldmine: Practical Steps to Unearth and Craft Your Signature Story

(14:53) Weaving Your Story into Your Mission for Maximum Impact

(20:40) Final Fire-Up: Your Story Is Your Superpower — Time to Own It!

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

What if one moment—one decision—had the power to rewrite the entire trajectory of your life? What if the very challenge that tried to break you became the doorway to financial freedom, physical vitality, and an identity reborn? Today’s episode is for every woman who knows she’s meant for more… but hasn’t yet claimed the life she deserves.

Because when life suddenly shifted beneath her feet, Jeanette Lowry didn’t crumble—she pivoted. What began as an “accidental” step into entrepreneurship during a devastating divorce became the foundation for a thriving life built on recurring income, wellness, independence, and unshakeable confidence. And for the last 34 years, Jeanette has been showing women how to do the same.

In this conversation, Jeanette opens up about building income streams that support you—even in the hardest seasons—why your health is one of your greatest wealth strategies, and how mindset, community, and modern tools like social media can unlock the freedom you’ve been dreaming of. She breaks down the power of her PIVOT program, the truth about women and financial vulnerability, and the life-changing impact of earning as you learn.

If you’re ready to stop surviving your life and start designing it, this episode is your invitation.

Let’s step into financial independence, physical empowerment, and a future you control—with Jeanette Lowry leading the way.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Jeanette Lowry is a Recurring Income and Transformation Expert who helps women turn life’s challenges into new beginnings. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1990 as what she calls an “accidental entrepreneur.” After an unexpected divorce left her a single mom of two, the recurring income she had built became the blessing that allowed her to stay home and raise her children full-time while creating a life on her own terms.

Now, with over 34 years of experience, Jeanette combines her passion for health, fitness, and financial freedom to empower other women to do the same. Partnering with a premium, science-based holistic health company, she helps women take back their energy, confidence, and control of their futures.

Through her signature program, PIVOT, an online Academy, Jeanette teaches an “Earn as You Learn” system that helps working women reduce stress, improve their health, and build leveraged income from home within a like-minded support community. Her mission is simple: to guide women from employee to entrepreneur redirecting burnout to balance—helping them create a life and business they love, with the time and financial freedom they deserve.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://jeanettelowry.com/

https://jeanettelowryacademy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/JeanetteBaackLowry 

https://www.instagram.com/JeanetteLowry11 

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

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

[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) Introduction

(04:04) Jeanette's Journey: From Accidental Entrepreneur to Empowering Women

(13:07) The Pivot Program: Transforming Women's Lives

(17:41) Health and Wellness: The Foundation of Success

(26:41) Community and Collaboration: The Key to Thriving

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

What if one bold idea, one spark in the middle of uncertainty, could grow into a global movement that amplifies the voices of women everywhere? Today, we’re celebrating the moment that spark became a legacy.

This special episode marks a powerful milestone: 50 issues of Women Thrive Magazine. What started as a simple vision to give everyday women a platform has now become a worldwide publication, a storytelling sanctuary, and a community that refuses to let women’s voices be overlooked ever again.

In this episode, you’ll hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how the magazine was born during a time of reinvention, the obstacles that tested the mission, and the unstoppable community that made each edition possible. From late-night editing marathons to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with women on courthouse steps in Miami, every memory has shaped this incredible journey.

We’re exploring the iconic covers, the women who turned their pain into power, and the global impact of sharing real stories - not celebrity headlines, but the voices of mothers, entrepreneurs, leaders, survivors, and change-makers.

And the celebration doesn’t stop there. You’ll also get an exciting look at what's next:

✨ A brand-new digital subscription

✨ Expanded global distribution

✨ Fresh advertising opportunities for women-led brands

✨ And the countdown to Women Thrive Summit 2026

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when women are given a stage, a story, and a sisterhood, this episode is your answer. This isn’t just a celebration. It’s a movement, a milestone, and a message:

Women’s voices belong everywhere, especially in the spotlight.

✨ About the Guest ✨

She is an international speaker, best-selling author, and visibility expert with a passion for helping women break through the barriers that keep them from being fully seen and heard. As the founder of Women Thrive Media—a global platform for women’s empowerment—she has dedicated her life to amplifying women’s voices and inspiring them to lead with authenticity, courage, and purpose. She is also the lead publisher of Women Thrive Books, as well as the Chief Editor and Founder of Women Thrive Magazine. She inspires women to become truly unapologetic speakers and experts who are ready to step into the spotlight.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Raimonda Jan:

https://raimondajankunaite.com/

https://www.facebook.com/raimonda.jan

https://www.instagram.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) Introduction

(01:43) The Mission Behind Women Thrive

(05:35) The Journey of Women Thrive Magazine

v10:34) The Challenges of Publishing

(21:28) Expanding Our Reach

(28:29) Spotlighting Inspiring Women

(45:46) Future Plans

If you’re ready to grow with a global community of women, head to https://summit.womenthrivesummit.com/ to register for free ✨

What if the reason you're overwhelmed in your business isn’t because you’re doing too much but because you’re doing everything manually?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of systems, automation, and the kind of workflow magic that gives you your time, energy, and sanity back.

Joining us is Gail Fraser, the powerhouse systems expert and founder of WorkSimple, a woman who has turned streamlining and automation into an art form. Gail helps creatives and event professionals break free from chaos, reclaim their calendar, and finally focus on the work that truly lights them up.

In this conversation, she shares the surprising moment she discovered her obsession for building systems, why so many women resist automation, and how the right tools can transform not just your business…but your entire life. From practical first steps to mindset shifts that eliminate guilt around delegating to technology, Gail is here to show you what “working smarter, not harder” actually looks like.

If you're craving more freedom, more flow, and a business that supports your life, instead of consuming it, this episode is your permission slip. And yes…we’re also giving you a sneak peek into Gail’s session at the 2026 Women Thrive Summit.

Get ready. Your most efficient era starts now.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Gail is a Systems Expert and the Founder & CEO of Worksimple. She helps creatives and event industry professionals leverage workflow automation so they can show up more vibrantly for the work that lights them up.

Based in St Paul, Minnesota she is an active community builder, local networker extraordinaire, speaker, and host of the young professional workshops Designing Your Dream Career and Let’s Be Friends: Building Community in Adulthood.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://worksimple.io/ 

https://www.instagram.com/worksimple.io/ 

https://www.threads.com/@worksimple.io

My Freebie: https://worksimple.io/thedownload/  

ClickUp Affiliate Link: https://try.web.clickup.com/vjt7b7lppk89 

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

(04:03) Gail's Journey to Systems Expertise

(09:10) The Importance of Automation in Business

(15:54) Practical Tools for Business Automation

(23:32) Getting Started with Automation

(28:15) Navigating the World of Business Tools

(32:55) Conclusion