Who was the woman you needed at 25?

And more importantly, are you becoming that woman for someone else?

In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we dive into mentorship, personal growth, and the lessons we wish someone had taught us earlier. From entrepreneurship and confidence to friendship, leadership, and learning to stop caring what everyone thinks, this conversation explores the wisdom that only comes with experience.

The three hosts share very different perspectives on what mentorship means. Is it coaching? Leading by example? Helping others avoid mistakes? Or simply being willing to share what you've learned?

Along the way, they reflect on the conversations they wish they could have had with their younger selves and the advice that might have changed everything.

This episode is a reminder that mentorship does not always happen in formal coaching relationships. Sometimes it happens through conversations, examples, failures, and showing up authentically.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• What mentorship really looks like in business and life
• The advice we wish we had received at 25
• Why experience is one of the greatest gifts you can share
• Learning to stop worrying about what other people think
• How entrepreneurs can accidentally take the long road
• The importance of leading by example
• Why failure is often the best teacher
• The role mentorship plays in personal and professional growth
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Key Takeaways:

• You do not have to be a formal coach to be a mentor.
• The lessons that seem obvious now were often learned the hard way.
• Confidence comes when you stop living for other people's approval.
• Sharing your experiences can change someone else's trajectory.

Memorable Moments:

✔ The three completely different interpretations of the same mentorship question
✔ The advice each host would give her younger self
✔ Why trying to please everyone is a losing game
✔ Honest conversations about entrepreneurship, growth, and social media

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What if the best thing for your business and your life was learning how to let go of control?

In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we sit down with Lillian Rafson, founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go, the wildly successful travel company that plans surprise vacations across the United States.

From launching the company at just 23 years old with zero travel industry experience to building a nationally recognized brand featured on Inc.’s Female Founder 500 and Travel + Leisure’s A-List, Lillian shares the real behind-the-scenes journey of entrepreneurship, burnout, growth, delegation, and rediscovering what success actually means.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, founders, mothers, and women trying to build businesses that support their lives instead of consume them.

We also dive into:

• Why “Start With Why” may actually be hurting entrepreneurs
• The difference between growth and sustainable success
• The power of delegation and operational support
• How social media can distort our definition of achievement
• The importance of defining personal goals before building a business
• Why healthy businesses do not always need explosive growth
• What it takes to build a company that can operate without you

And of course, we talk about surprise vacations, incredible customer stories, travel disasters, and how Pack Up + Go became one of the most unique travel concepts in the country.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• How Pack Up + Go plans surprise vacations
• The story behind launching the company at 23
• The accidental business idea that changed everything
• Burnout, hospitalization, and learning to delegate
• Building systems that allow founders to step away
• Entrepreneurship advice that does more harm than good
• Why clarity matters more than hustle
• How to build a business aligned with your real goals

Key Takeaway:

Success is not about chasing someone else’s definition of growth. It is about building a business and life that actually align with what you want.

Connect with Lillian Rafson & Pack Up + Go:

Website: https://www.packupgo.com
Instagram: @packupgo_travel
TikTok: @packupgo_travel
Facebook: Pack Up + Go

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In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we sit down with LinkedIn business coach and social selling strategist Mollie Lo for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really takes to stand out on LinkedIn.

If you have ever felt like LinkedIn is too corporate, too polished, or not a place where your personality belongs, this episode will challenge everything you think you know.

Mollie shares her expert insights on how women can use LinkedIn to build community, attract clients, and show up authentically without watering themselves down. From navigating online criticism to understanding how the algorithm actually works, this episode is packed with practical strategies and mindset shifts you can apply immediately.

We also dive into the realities of showing up online as women, the importance of using your voice, and why trying to sound “professional” might actually be hurting your visibility and growth.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The biggest misconceptions about LinkedIn and professionalism
• How to show up authentically without sounding like a corporate script
• Why community building is the real LinkedIn strategy
• How to handle negative comments and online trolls with confidence
• The difference between posting frequently and posting with value
• How to use comments and engagement to grow your visibility
• Why women need to take up more space on LinkedIn
• Simple content creation tips that make posting easier and more natural

Key Takeaway:

You do not need to fit into a corporate box to succeed on LinkedIn. Your voice, your perspective, and your authenticity are your greatest assets.

Connect with Mollie Lo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotusmentoring/

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In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we dive into a powerful and relatable topic that affects every decision we make in business and life: intuition.

How many times has your gut told you something… and you ignored it anyway?

From fear and doubt to overthinking and people-pleasing, we unpack why women often silence their intuition and what it actually costs us when we do. This honest conversation explores real-life examples of trusting your instincts, ignoring red flags, and learning the hard way.

We also talk about how intuition shows up physically, emotionally, and energetically, and how to finally start listening to it with confidence.

If you have ever second-guessed yourself, stayed too long in the wrong situation, or chased something that didn’t feel aligned, this episode will hit home.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why fear and doubt cause us to ignore our intuition
• How intuition shows up in your body and your decisions
• The difference between intuition and anxiety
• Why overthinking can disconnect you from your inner voice
• Real examples of trusting your gut in business and relationships
• How to stop chasing and start aligning with what feels right
• The role of boundaries in protecting your energy
• Why not every opportunity is meant for you

Key Takeaway:

Your intuition is not random. It is guidance. The more you listen to it, the clearer your path becomes.

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What if the biggest thing holding women back in fitness, health, and life isn’t age but belief?

In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we sit down with Heike Yates, founder of Pursue Your Spark, fitness expert of over 40 years, and Pilates studio owner, to have an honest conversation about midlife health, confidence, and what it really takes to feel strong again.

From debunking the biggest myths in the fitness industry to calling out the hidden ways women dim their own light, this episode is packed with truth, practical advice, and empowering perspective shifts.

Heike shares how the industry often pushes dependency over capability, why you do not need fancy equipment or a gym membership to get results, and how small, consistent actions can create lasting change.

We also dive into real conversations around time, stress, and the pressure women feel to always be “fine” while putting everyone else first.

If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and help you take that first step forward.

In This Episode:

• The most harmful fitness myths women are told in midlife

• Why you do not need equipment, a gym, or hours of time to get healthy
• The real reason women struggle with consistency and accountability
• How to create momentum with just 15 minutes a day
• The truth about Ozempic, Wegovy, and sustainable weight loss
• How stress impacts your body and what to actually do about it
• What “dimming your light” looks like in everyday life
• How to stop overthinking and finally start

Key Takeaway:

There is nothing more powerful than a strong woman and strength looks different on everybody.

Connect with Heike Yates:

Website: https://heikeyates.com/

Book: Pursue Your Spark available on Amazon and wherever books are sold

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In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, Keira and co-hosts sit down with special guest Amanda Stickel, Strategic CFO and tax strategist, to break down the truth about money, mindset, and financial clarity for women in business.

If hearing the word “CFO” makes you anxious or overwhelmed, this conversation will shift everything you thought you knew about finances.

Amanda shares her personal journey with money mindset, how childhood beliefs shape financial decisions, and why so many women feel like they are making money but still feel broke. Together, the group dives into practical strategies for tracking finances, understanding expenses, and making confident financial decisions without fear or shame.

This episode is honest, relatable, and packed with actionable insights for women entrepreneurs, business owners, and even those managing household finances.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your money mindset may be holding you back
• The real reason you feel broke even when you’re making money
• How to “lead with your money” in business and life
• Simple ways to start tracking your finances today
• When it’s time to hire a bookkeeper or CFO
• The biggest financial mistakes women make (and how to fix them)
• Why ignoring your numbers is costing you more than you think

Key Takeaway:

“It can’t get better if you don’t sit with it first.”

About Our Guest: Amanda Stickel

Amanda Stickel is a Strategic CFO who partners with ambitious women entrepreneurs to bring structure, clarity, and direction to their finances. She goes beyond bookkeeping and tax compliance to provide proactive financial leadership — helping founders reduce stress, increase profit, and confidently make the decisions that move their businesses forward. Amanda is known for her calm, directive approach and her ability to turn complex financial data into clear next steps.

🔗 Connect with Amanda:
https://linktr.ee/stickeltax

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In this honest and unfiltered episode of Women Talk Fierce, we dive into reinvention, financial habits, and the real challenges of running a business in today’s climate.

From money mindset struggles to unpaid invoices, shifting identities, and navigating uncertainty, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what entrepreneurship actually looks like behind the scenes.

We explore powerful questions like:

• If your old life sent you a cease and desist letter, what would it try to protect?

• Are your financial habits helping or hurting your future?

• What happens when clients don’t pay and how do you set boundaries?

• Is your “breakdown” actually a breakthrough in disguise?

This episode is packed with real-life experiences, lessons learned the hard way, and the kind of truth most people don’t say out loud.

If you’re a woman navigating business, motherhood, or a major life pivot, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and that reinvention is always available to you.

What We Cover:

• Reinventing your identity and habits

• Financial mistakes and money mindset shifts

• The emotional side of spending and dopamine habits

• Setting boundaries with clients and protecting your income

• Entrepreneurship struggles and inconsistent income

• Turning breakdowns into breakthroughs

• Building resilience through life and business challenges

Key Takeaway:

Your struggles are not signs of failure. They are signals that something new is trying to emerge.

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In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we dive into a real and unfiltered conversation about the truth behind hustle culture and the pressure to constantly grind. If you have ever felt burned out, questioned your success, or wondered if entrepreneurship is really worth it, this episode is for you.

We explore what it means to step away from glamorizing the grind and instead build a business that aligns with your life, values, and mental well-being. From hitting income ceilings to navigating burnout, this conversation highlights the highs, lows, and mindset shifts that every entrepreneur experiences.

The women share personal stories about rapid business growth, fear of losing success, and the reality of sustaining momentum. We also talk about the importance of redefining ambition without exhaustion and how setting boundaries, raising prices, and simplifying your workload can actually lead to more freedom and fulfillment.

This episode also highlights the power of purpose driven work, authentic connections, and creating spaces where women can be real without the pressure to perform.

If you are ready to rethink success, release unrealistic expectations, and build a business that supports your life instead of draining it, this conversation will resonate deeply.

What We Cover:

• Why hustle culture can lead to burnout

• The truth about rapid business growth and fear of losing it

• Understanding your income and success ceiling

• How to define ambition without exhaustion

• The power of purpose driven business

• Entrepreneurship vs nine to five mindset shifts

• Setting boundaries and doing less to make more

• Building a business that aligns with your life

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In this special episode of the Women Talk Fierce Podcast, we switched things up and hosted a live-style Q&A with career strategist Latoya Scroggins — and it was too good not to share.

This honest conversation dives into what it really looks like to transition from corporate life into entrepreneurship, navigate the realities of being a mompreneur, and build a business without losing yourself in the process. We also talk about shiny object syndrome, setting boundaries with clients, authentic networking, AI in business, and why genuine human connection still matters more than ever.

If you are a woman in business, a coach, consultant, creative, or career professional trying to grow with more clarity and confidence, this episode is packed with practical insight and real conversation you can actually use.

In This Episode, We Talk About

• Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship

• The real challenges of being a mompreneur and business owner

• How to set boundaries with clients and protect your time

• Shiny object syndrome and staying focused in business

• Why networking and relationship-building drive business growth

• Social media vs. real connection for attracting clients

• Using AI as a tool without losing your authentic voice

• The importance of clarity, niche, and knowing your “why”

• Building a business that supports your family and lifestyle

• Why done is often better than perfect

Key Takeaways

This episode is a reminder that business growth is not just about strategy — it is also about mindset, boundaries, authenticity, and alignment. Latoya’s questions sparked a powerful discussion around what women entrepreneurs are really navigating behind the scenes: identity shifts, family dynamics, income pressure, visibility, and staying grounded while building something meaningful.

One of the biggest themes from this conversation is that people still want real people. In a world full of automation, AI, and endless online noise, authentic connection, lived experience, and genuine support stand out.

Quote-Worthy Moments

“People are buying you. They can get a solution anywhere, but they gravitate toward your energy and the feeling they get from what you provide.”

“Done is better than perfect.”

“People will only do what you allow them to do.”

“If you keep trying for your best, you’ll never get it done. Just get it done.”

Resources & Links

• Connect with Latoya Scroggins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyascroggins/

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In this episode of Women Talk Fierce, we’re talking about the real evidence of growth, and no, it’s not just about money.

From losing clients and surviving burnout to setting boundaries and learning how to stop people-pleasing, this conversation gets honest fast. We share what used to shake us as women in business that no longer phases us, how we measure growth beyond income, and the moments that made us realize just how strong we’ve become.

If you’re an entrepreneur, virtual assistant, service provider, mom, or woman rebuilding after a hard season, this episode is a reminder that growth often looks like peace, boundaries, resilience, and purpose.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What used to feel scary in business but doesn’t anymore

• Losing clients and why it doesn’t have to feel personal

• Discovery calls, pricing confidence, and learning not to panic

• Boundaries in motherhood and entrepreneurship

• Measuring growth beyond money

• Building a business rooted in purpose and impact

• Surviving hard seasons in life and business

• Burnout, resilience, and learning to trust yourself

• Why personal growth matters just as much as business growth

This episode is for you if:

• You’re growing a business and dealing with self-doubt

• You’ve ever lost a client and questioned everything

• You’re learning to set better boundaries

• You want a business with purpose, not just profit

• You need encouragement to keep going through a hard season

About Women Talk Fierce

Women Talk Fierce is where three women, three stages of life, motherhood, business, and a rollercoaster of laughs, lessons, and loud opinions come together for real conversations.

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