She’s Ambitious AF

Hosted by Angelica Maestas

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Jun 2025

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A bold and empowering podcast that turns up the volume on female entrepreneurship! We dive headfirst into the wild world of boss babes, where we spill the tea on all things ambition, success, and the occasional hilarious disaster. Hear stories from guests who have seen it all and from our host, Angelica Maestas, 3x founder and dedicated supporter of the entrepreneur.

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June 5, 2025Episode 931 min

The Village is Digital: Reinventing Parenting Support with AI

Nicky Rishi, founder of Miss Poppins, shares how she’s reimagining parenting for the modern world with an AI-powered platform built to support families and providers alike. From corporate exec to twin mom and mission-driven founder, Nicky gets real about scaling with soul, embracing vulnerability, and redefining balance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone juggling ambition, motherhood, and a bigger purpose.Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

April 30, 2025Episode 833 min

Keep Your Stocks, I'll Take the Alternatives

Kelly Ann Winget, founder of Alternative Wealth Partners, is flipping the script on who gets to build serious wealth—and how. From her start as a teenage sales powerhouse to managing millions in alternative assets, Kelly breaks down why traditional finance isn’t built for everyone and how she’s giving more people a seat at the table. If you’ve ever thought investing was only for old white dudes in suits, think again.Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

April 2, 2025Episode 732 min

This Is What Ambition Actually Looks Like

Cynthia Spitalny, CMO and first-time mom, gets real about what it actually takes to lead in the C-suite while raising a toddler. From redefining productivity to battling guilt and hormonal fog, she shares what it means to stay ambitious without burning out. This is the unfiltered truth about ambition in a world that still expects women to choose.Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

March 19, 2025Episode 629 min

The Ultimate Event Pivot: Turning Industry Chaos into Startup Success

When the event industry hit pause, Elizabeth Sheils and her co-founder hit reset. As former wedding planners turned tech founders, they built Rock Paper Coin to solve a major industry gap—just in time for the world to shut down. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how they turned uncertainty into innovation, the surprising ways they grew during the pandemic, and what it really takes to go from planner to platform.Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

March 5, 2025Episode 532 min

From Risk-Averse to Founder: Betting on Myself

Ashley Maguire spent years chasing stability—good benefits, a steady paycheck, and a “safe” career path. But when she looked around, she realized something: The founders building companies weren’t smarter than her. They weren’t more qualified. So why was she sitting on the sidelines?In this episode, Ashley gets real about breaking free from the employee mindset, stepping into the founder role, and refusing to self-select out of opportunities. If you’re waiting for permission to go after something bigger, consider this your wake-up call.Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

February 19, 2025Episode 440 min

Faith, Failure & The Future: Hard Lessons in Health Tech

Michelle Stephens, co-founder of OathCare, set out to revolutionize healthcare—only to face the brutal realities of scaling in a broken system. She opens up about the highs, the hard lessons, and what it takes to build (and rebuild) with purpose. Now embracing faith and reinvention, Michelle shares what’s next and the future of digital health.👉 Connect with Michelle Stephens on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michelle-stephens/Learn about Acts 17 at: https://acts17collective.org/Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

February 5, 2025Episode 332 min

Be Nobody’s Darling: Leading with Ambition and Authenticity

Brittany Hale, founder of BND Consulting, is here to dismantle the narrative that ambitious women should stay in the shadows. From tackling the insidious “Tall Poppy Syndrome” to navigating biases in leadership, Brittany shares how women can own their ambition unapologetically. She also drops wisdom on harnessing conflict as a strategic superpower and why authenticity is the ultimate key to success.👉 Connect with Brittany Hale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyshale/Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

January 22, 2025Episode 235 min

Big Money Energy: Changing the Game for Female Founders

Naseem Sayani, Operating Advisor and Venture Partner at How Women Invest, is rewriting the rules of venture capital. From leading funds that champion female-founded teams to tackling the challenges of diversity in investing, Naseem is on a mission to make big money moves that drive real impact. Tune in for insights on breaking barriers, building impact, and unleashing Big Money Energy.👉 Connect with Naseem Sayani on LinkedIn here .Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

January 8, 2025Episode 4338 min

Sheconomy Surge: Unlocking Growth and Innovation for Women Entrepreneurs

The Sheconomy is thriving, and Dr. Felicia Newhouse is here to break it down. With 20 years in tech and groundbreaking research from Harvard and MIT, Dr. Newhouse shares how women are driving historic entrepreneurial growth. From tackling burnout to leveraging AI for smarter, faster innovation, this episode is packed with insights to empower your next big move.👉 Connect with Dr. Felicia Newhouse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicianewhouse/Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!

December 11, 2024Episode 4234 min

Flatlines to J-Curves: Product-Market Fit in Brazilian FinTech

This episode dives into Ana Zucato’s bold journey with Noh, Brazil’s first joint account platform. From breaking cultural barriers to cracking the code on product-market fit, Ana brings the highs, lows, and hard-won lessons of turning flatlines into J-curves in a dynamic and challenging startup landscape.You can follow Ana’s journey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anazucato/Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!