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Introducing the extraordinary Samantha Tradelius & Stacey Fleece, the dynamic duo behind the groundbreaking podcast sensation: ”InspiHER’D Grown Up: Girl Talk.” Picture this: two powerhouse women, friends of 20 years, juggling big girl jobs, motherhood, and the noble endeavor of running the Sparkle Foundation, all while lighting up the airwaves with their weekly dose of inspiration and empowerment. For 30 electrifying minutes each week, join these trailblazing women as they fearlessly dive into the heart of issues that matter most to women everywhere. With a captivating blend of humor, vulnerability, and raw authenticity, Samantha and Stacey create a safe haven where women can come together to laugh, cry, and nod in agreement. But wait, there’s more! Each episode features special guests who bring their own unique stories, wisdom, and experiences to the table, leaving listeners spellbound and utterly inspired. From belly laughs to heartfelt tears, every moment is a testament to the incredible power and resilience of women worldwide. With an impressive four seasons under their belt and over 250+ awe-inspiring interviews to their name, Samantha and Stacey prove one thing beyond a shadow of a doubt: women are not just amazing; they are downright badass, and they deserve a platform to shine. Welcome to the revolution, where women’s voices are heard, celebrated, and cherished every single day.

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October 19, 2026Episode 26026 min

The Hidden Reality of Addiction: Jessica Paek on Substance Abuse, Recovery & Finding Hope

What happens when a high-achieving entrepreneur finds herself battling addiction behind the scenes? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of InspiHER’d, hosts Stacey and Samantha sit down with Jessica Paek to discuss her journey from entrepreneurial success to struggling with substance use, the hidden realities of addiction, and the difficult road toward recovery. Jessica opens up about how addiction impacted her relationships, personal life, and sense of self. She shares her decision to seek treatment at Narconon Ojai, the challenges of rebuilding her life, and the lessons she's learned about recovery, resilience, and asking for help. Together, they explore the stigma surrounding substance use disorder, why addiction can affect anyone regardless of their background or professional success, and the importance of education, honest conversations, and strong support systems. With fentanyl-related overdose deaths continuing to impact families and communities, Jessica's story is a reminder of why addiction awareness, prevention, and access to recovery resources matter. In this episode, we discuss: The hidden struggles of addiction among high-achieving individuals How substance use can affect relationships, careers, and families Recognizing when it's time to seek help Jessica's personal experience with addiction treatment at Narconon Ojai The importance of fentanyl awareness and overdose prevention Breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery Finding hope, rebuilding relationships, and moving forward Whether you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, this conversation offers a personal perspective on the challenges of substance use and the possibility of recovery. Learn more about Narconon: https://www.narcononus.org/ This episode shares one individual's recovery experience and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or evidence-based addiction treatment.

October 5, 2026Episode 25830 min

Midlife Nutrition: Small Changes, Big Results with Meridan Zerner

S+S sit down with integrative dietitian Meridan Zerner for a practical, no-overwhelm conversation about nutrition, preventive health, and creating habits that actually work in real life. Forget perfection, extreme diets, and trying to overhaul your entire life overnight. Meridan shares realistic, sustainable nutrition strategies designed to support women through midlife and beyond. In this episode, we dive into: • Nutrition for women in midlife and healthy aging • How nutrition supports preventive health • Protein needs and realistic ways to get enough • Supplements—what to consider and what you really need • Small habit changes that can create lasting results • Food safety and making informed choices • Why consistency matters more than perfection • Creating a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food • Meridan’s Thoughtful 30 program and making manageable improvements over 30 days • Building nutrition habits you can actually stick with for the long haul If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, wondering whether you’re eating enough protein, staring at a cabinet full of supplements, or simply trying to figure out how to take better care of yourself as you get older—this conversation is for you. Because getting healthier doesn’t have to mean changing everything. Small, thoughtful changes can add up to a healthier you for years to come. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of InspiHER’d with S+S on your favorite podcast platform. Meridan Zerner Nutrition

September 21, 2026Episode 25728 min

AI Can’t Fix a Bad Brand: Personal Branding, Strategy & Avoiding AI Slop with Sam Ford Collins

S+S sit down with brand strategist Sam Ford Collins for a practical conversation about brand positioning, personal branding, marketing strategy, and using AI without losing the human voice behind your business. What actually makes a brand stand out? How do small businesses build a strong brand without a massive marketing department? And where does AI help and where does it simply create more noise? Sam breaks down the fundamentals of building a clear, memorable brand, including how to define your positioning, align strategy with execution, and know when bringing in a fractional CMO can help move your business forward. They also dive into the rapidly changing world of AI-generated content, why more content doesn't necessarily mean better marketing, and how businesses can use AI as a tool without creating generic, forgettable "AI slop." Using a few sailing metaphors along the way, Sam shares how entrepreneurs and leaders can navigate change, stay focused on where they're going, and make sure their marketing is actually moving the business in the right direction. If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, marketing leader, personal brand, or growing company trying to sharpen your message and figure out how AI fits into your strategy, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Sam Ford Collins — Brand Strategist · Fractional CMO · AI Fluency

September 7, 2026Episode 25630 min

Why High-Achieving Women Feel Stuck: Rewire Your Beliefs with Annie Yatch

Why do so many high-achieving women feel stuck even when they’re doing everything “right”? S+S sit down with Annie Yatch, Leadership Reinvention Strategist and founder of Reinvention XO, to uncover how limiting beliefs, subconscious stories, and hidden energy leaks can quietly sabotage success, confidence, relationships, and revenue. Annie shares her unexpected journey from counterterrorism analysis to elite performance coaching and explains how women can calm the nervous system, rewire neural pathways, and break the internal patterns keeping them from moving forward. In this episode, we explore nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, leadership reinvention, energy management, decision-making, business growth, and the connection between personal alignment and professional success. Annie also shares how her private and group coaching programs create powerful breakthroughs and how tools like the Energy Leak Quiz can help women reclaim their energy, authority, and momentum. If you’re successful on paper but feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure about your next chapter, this conversation will help you identify what’s holding you back and step into what’s next with clarity and confidence. Learn more about Annie Yatch and Reinvention XO: https://reinventionxo.com/about

August 24, 2026Episode 25529 min

From Divorce to Building a Global Brand: Home Staging, Real Estate & Entrepreneurship with Samantha Senia

What happens when life forces you to start over and you decide to build something BIG? S+S sit down with Samantha Senia, founder of Elite Home Staging and Elite Maison, to talk about how she went from starting a home staging business after divorce to building a global brand spanning luxury home staging, furniture, media, podcasting, and philanthropy. Samantha shares the real story behind growing Elite Home Staging, including the challenges of scaling a capital-intensive business, building a team, setting boundaries, and developing the work ethic required to turn an idea into a successful company. She also gets tactical about real estate and home staging—why decluttering matters, how staging can change the way buyers experience a property, and why presentation can make a major difference when selling a home. Plus, we talk about Elite Maison, her furniture collection, her mother-daughter podcast, giving back, leadership, and what she’s learned about building a business without losing yourself along the way. This is an episode about real estate—but it’s also about reinvention, resilience, entrepreneurship, and betting on yourself. Keywords: Samantha Senia, Elite Home Staging, Elite Maison, home staging, luxury home staging, real estate staging, selling a home, real estate marketing, women entrepreneurs, women in business, entrepreneurship, starting over after divorce, luxury interiors, interior design, business growth, female founder Samantha Senia

August 10, 2026Episode 25430 min

Mastering Midlife: Women’s Leadership, Hormonal Health & Reinventing Your Next Chapter with Tinsley English

What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but your most powerful chapter yet? S+S sit down with keynote speaker, author, executive coach, and 25-year insurance industry leader Tinsley English for an honest conversation about women’s leadership, career transitions, hormonal health, and reinventing yourself in midlife. Tinsley shares her personal journey through a hysterectomy and hormonal changes and how those experiences reshaped the way she approaches health, leadership, career, and purpose. Together, they talk about advocating for your health, listening to your body, creating workplace boundaries, navigating career changes, redefining success, and having the courage to design what comes next. Tinsley also shares her MORE framework for mastering midlife leadership and stepping into your next chapter with confidence and intention. If you’re navigating midlife, menopause or hormonal changes, leadership burnout, a career transition, or simply wondering “What’s next for me?”—this conversation is for you.

June 22, 2026Episode 25325 min

Tea, Perimenopause & Mindful Living | Laura Shanley of Modestine Tea House

In this episode, Stacey Fleece and Samantha Tradelius welcome Laura Shanley, founder and tea sommelier of Modestine Tea House, for a conversation about wellness, mindfulness, and the transformative power of tea rituals. Laura shares her approach to using tea as a daily practice for slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and supporting overall well-being. The discussion explores herbal blends designed for relaxation, stress relief, and women's health, including support for perimenopause and hormonal transitions. Listeners will gain practical insights on selecting quality loose-leaf teas, creating personalized tea ceremonies, and incorporating simple wellness rituals into everyday life. Topics include: Tea as a mindfulness practice Herbal wellness and self-care Perimenopause and natural support strategies The benefits of loose-leaf tea Creating intentional daily rituals Stress management and relaxation Personalized herbal tea blends Queendom Rain and Let Go tea blends Women's wellness and holistic living This episode is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the smallest rituals can create the greatest sense of balance, calm, and connection. Organic Wellness Teas for Women | Award-Winning bymodestine

June 15, 2026Episode 25227 min

How Furniture Changes Lives: Inside Make It Home Bay Area with Carolyn Flannery

In this episode, Stacey Fleece and Samantha Tradelius welcome Carolyn Flannery, Founder and CEO of Make It Home Bay Area, for a powerful conversation about housing, dignity, and community impact. Carolyn shares how Make It Home Bay Area helps individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, aging out of foster care, recovering from disasters, and rebuilding after life's most difficult moments by providing essential home furnishings and support. The discussion explores the organization's innovative approach, including its warehouse operations, resale shop, workforce development initiatives through the Renew Program, and partnerships that help create lasting change across the Bay Area. Topics include: Furniture poverty and housing stability Supporting people transitioning out of homelessness Foster youth and independent living Disaster recovery and rebuilding communities Workforce development through the Renew Program Environmental sustainability and furniture reuse Nonprofit leadership and social impact Community partnerships and collaboration Upcoming fundraising efforts and events This inspiring conversation demonstrates how something as simple as a furnished home can create dignity, stability, and hope for individuals and families working toward a brighter future.

June 8, 2026Episode 25126 min

Marin Spotlight: Inside Marinterviews with Sandra Riley Grimshaw

In this inspiring episode, Stacey Fleece and Samantha Tradelius sit down with Sandra Riley Grimshaw, host of Marinterviews, to explore the remarkable impact of Marin County’s nonprofit community and the stories that often go untold. With more than 1,800 nonprofits serving Marin County, Sandra shares how her nonprofit podcast platform shines a spotlight on local organizations, community leaders, volunteers, and changemakers who are making a difference every day. The conversation dives into Sandra’s journey from local radio broadcaster to founder of Marinterviews and Truce, while discussing key topics including nonprofit fundraising, community collaboration, youth engagement, arts advocacy, volunteerism, philanthropy, and the future of nonprofit storytelling. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, donor, volunteer, business owner, or someone passionate about community impact, this episode offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local nonprofits today. In This Episode: Marin County nonprofits and community impact Nonprofit leadership and storytelling Fundraising strategies and donor engagement Building stronger nonprofit partnerships Supporting youth programs and the arts The role of local media in community awareness How Marinterviews amplifies nonprofit voices Learn more about the organizations and stories featured through Marinterviews and discover ways to get involved, volunteer, donate, and support the causes strengthening Marin County. Marinterviews - Marin Link

May 18, 2026Episode 25027 min

Reverb & Root: Turning Everyday Stories into Power

In this episode Stacey and Samantha welcome writer and creative strategist Kashara Johnson, founder of Reverb and Root, to discuss the power of storytelling, visibility, and building supportive communities for women especially Black, Indigenous, and femmes of color. Kashara shares how caretaking her grandparents and recording everyday stories inspired an archive that preserves overlooked lives and cultures. They also cover practical tools Kashara offers, including a free calibration worksheet and the Dream Lab workshop and cohort to help people name their dreams, dismantle barriers, and take action within a networked, compassionate community. Reverb & Root