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Women Thrive is your go-to resource for empowering and inspiring women determined to rise above challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Our podcast features powerful stories from women across the globe—entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners—who have faced personal and professional obstacles and emerged stronger. Whether you’re a woman navigating the complexities of leadership, striving for business success, or seeking growth in your personal life, this podcast offers the tools, strategies, insights and inspiration you need to help you succeed. We dive deep into topics like leadership, business strategy, mindset, spirituality, marketing, visibility, media, PR, and so much more. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to connect with a community of like-minded women, learn from their experiences, and be inspired to thrive in your own journey.

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28 min

Understanding the Value of Calm Authority with Jacqueline Young

What happens when the woman everyone sees as “strong” is quietly falling apart behind closed doors?In this raw and eye-opening episode, former CEO Jacqueline Young shares the painful leadership experience that completely transformed the way she views success, resilience, and authority. After years of high-pressure leadership, public scrutiny, toxic workplace dynamics, and carrying the emotional weight of everyone around her, Jacqueline’s body finally forced her to stop. From chronic illness and burnout to realizing she was operating in survival mode, her story uncovers the hidden reality so many high-achieving women silently live through.But this conversation isn’t just about burnout, it’s about reclaiming power differently. Jacqueline reveals why “calm authority” may be the missing piece in modern leadership and how women can stop over-functioning, people-pleasing, and internalizing everyone else’s chaos. This episode dives into nervous system regulation, toxic work cultures, emotional responsibility, boundaries, self-leadership, and what it truly means to lead from a place of steadiness instead of survival. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, this conversation will feel deeply personal.✨ About the Guest ✨Jacqueline D. Young is an award winning leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and former CEO in public education who now helps high performing women leaders shift from high pressure leadership to calm authority. Through her MindShift Leadership Method™, she teaches practical strategies for regulating the nervous system, thinking clearly under pressure, and leading with confidence and composure. Her company was named one of the Top Businesses to Watch in 2025.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:Website: https://openmindshypnosis.ca/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-d-young-017908168/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackie.young.277369/ FB The Mindshift Coach: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575332797495Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackie_openmindshypnosis/ Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

30 min

Leading with Clarity with Teresa Gregory

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/ How many opportunities have you talked yourself out of before you even walked into the room?In this eye-opening episode, executive leadership strategist Teresa Gregory breaks down the invisible labels, unconscious biases, and limiting beliefs that quietly shape women’s careers, confidence, and leadership potential. From being pigeonholed as the “tools trainer” at Microsoft to eventually earning a seat at the executive table, Teresa shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped her stop shrinking herself and start leading with clarity, confidence, and intention.This conversation talks about self-belief, workplace dynamics, personal branding, executive presence, and the subtle ways women are conditioned to stay small. Teresa shares real-life stories about navigating bias in leadership rooms, creating boundaries, owning your voice, and refusing to accept labels that no longer fit. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, being underestimated, or feeling boxed into a role that no longer reflects who you are becoming, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself — and the opportunities waiting for you.✨ About the Guest ✨Teresa Gregory is an Executive Leadership Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Executive Coach with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders improve decision making, strengthen team performance, and drive measurable business results. She is known for helping high performing professionals uncover hidden thinking patterns that influence how they lead, communicate, and execute.Teresa spent over eight years at Microsoft, where she led large scale learning and development initiatives for the Finance organization. She designed and implemented enterprise training programs, managed a $1M budget, and developed more than 50 courses supporting leadership effectiveness, compliance, and operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has architected more than 400 training programs, with a strong focus on scalable, high impact learning solutions.As the founder of G Squared Consulting LLC, Teresa partners with organizations to develop leaders who can navigate complexity, make better decisions, and build high performing teams. She is also a best selling co author of Wired to Win: A Masterclass in Winning Strategies From Top Experts, where she shares insights on performance, mindset, and leadership growth.Teresa’s engaging and practical approach has made her a sought after speaker for conferences and leadership events. She equips audiences with actionable strategies they can immediately apply to lead with clarity, confidence, and intention.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@squaredsuccessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/squaredsuccess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squaredsuccessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresalgregoryWebsite: http://www.squaredsuccess.com Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

36 min

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Leaving a Legacy with Dr. Argie Nell Nichols

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you actually want… is the conversation you keep avoiding?In this deeply emotional and powerful episode, legacy strategist and speaker Dr. Argie Nell Nichols opens up about the untold stories, painful family wounds, and life-changing lessons that shaped her mission to help women preserve more than just money and possessions. From discovering hidden Cherokee ancestry at nearly 50 years old to navigating grief, family conflict, lost identity, and reclaiming her voice after years of silence, Dr. Argie shares why women must stop waiting for “someday” and start telling the stories that matter now.This conversation talks about legacy, generational healing, courage, grief, reinvention, and the hard truths many families never talk about. It’s about “poking the bear”, having the uncomfortable conversations, preserving wisdom before it’s lost, and refusing to take your stories to the grave. If you’ve ever felt silenced, overlooked, afraid to share your truth, or unsure how to leave a meaningful legacy behind, this episode will challenge you to rethink what really matters.✨ About the Guest ✨Dr. Argie Nell Nichols leads a transformative legacy organization dedicated to helping women 55+ live, love, and ultimately leave this world without regret. Through her signature HER Legacy Framework™—Honor, Educate, Rise—she guides women in reflecting on their life stories, documenting their wisdom, strengthening family relationships, and aligning their financial and estate plans with their deepest values.Serving high-achieving women entering a reflective stage of life, Dr. Nichols addresses a critical gap in traditional legacy and retirement planning by integrating emotional healing, storytelling, and financial stewardship into one cohesive process. Her work ensures that legacy is not limited to documents, but becomes a lived, relational, and generational experience.With more than 45 years of experience in education, leadership, and curriculum design, along with an Ed.D. in Adult Education and certification as a Master Financial Coach, Dr. Nichols brings both professional authority and personal depth to her work. She has developed programs, taught nationally, and built trusted communities centered on purpose-driven living and generational impact.The long-term vision of her organization is to cultivate a generation of women who step fully into their role as legacy leaders—women who pass down not only financial resources, but also wisdom, values, healing, and connection. The result is stronger families, clearer transitions, and a lasting reduction of generational regret.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:https://herlifelegacy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ArgieNellNichols https://www.instagram.com/argienellnichols_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/argie-nell-nichols/ https://www.tiktok.com/@argienellnichols Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

27 min

BANKING Your Personal Brand with Shreya Karia

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/What if the reason you’re still the “best kept secret” in your industry… has nothing to do with your talent and everything to do with your personal brand?In this powerful episode, award-winning brand strategist Shreya Karia breaks down what it really means to build a BANKABLE personal brand that opens doors, attracts opportunities, and positions you as the undeniable choice in your industry. With over 16 years of global experience across three continents, Shreya shares the hard lessons she learned after investing thousands into personal branding advice that actually pulled her further away from her authentic voice.This conversation dives deep into why so many brilliant women stay hidden behind their work, undervalue themselves, and struggle to advocate for their expertise. Shreya unpacks her B.A.N.K. framework, explaining how women can stop performing, own their authority, communicate their value, and create brands that not only inspire trust but also generate real opportunities and revenue. If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, founder, executive, or woman ready to step into bigger rooms and stop playing small, this episode will completely shift how you think about your brand, your value, and your visibility.✨ About the Guest ✨Award-winning Brand Strategist, founder and coach, Shreya Karia brings 16+ years of experience across three continents. She is the founder of SHK Consulting, a premium brand strategy studio trusted by top global brands and leaders. Known for her straight-talking style, Shreya has been previously named Brand Strategy Consultant of the Year. She speaks globally to women who’ve done the work but aren’t being chosen at the level their reputation deserves. BANK Your Personal Brand is her proof-led framework, rebuilt around one truth: credibility closes. Self-positioning for real outcomes: clients, deals, funding, and inevitable growth.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreykaria Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-karia-shk/Website: https://shkconsulting.org/ Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

33 min

Midlife Reimagined: Reinventing Ourselves at Different Chapters of Our Lives with Allie Hill

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/What happens when the role you built your entire life around suddenly changes… and you’re left asking, “What now?”In this deeply relatable and empowering episode, bestselling author and midlife coach Allie Hill opens up about the identity shift that hit her after her daughter left for college. What started as an ordinary Tuesday morning with a cup of tea quickly turned into a life-altering realization: she no longer knew who she was outside of being a full-time mom.But instead of seeing midlife as an ending, Allie challenges women to see it as an invitation to reimagine what’s possible. From unexpected reinventions to rediscovering forgotten passions, this conversation dives into the myths society tells women about aging, purpose, confidence, and starting over. Allie shares how burnout, exhaustion, and even an accidental stay at a rehab retreat became the catalyst for reconnecting with herself, rebuilding her confidence, and ultimately helping thousands of women navigate empty nesting and midlife transitions with clarity and excitement. If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or unsure about your next chapter, this episode will remind you that it’s not too late to dream again.✨ About the Guest ✨Allie Hill is an author, speaker, and Empty Nest Life Coach who helps midlife women move from feeling lost and uncertain to living with clarity, purpose, and renewed energy in their next chapter.Speaking on national and international stages, Allie is known for her transformational approach to life after motherhood. She guides women through the identity shift of the empty nest, helping them release who they’ve been, reconnect with who they are now, and step into a future that feels meaningful and fully their own.She is the author of The Girlfriend’s Guide to Empty Nesting, a powerful roadmap for women ready to move beyond “what now?” and create a life they’re genuinely excited to wake up to. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, Allie has helped women around the world rediscover their purpose and take confident, aligned action toward it.Her message is simple: this stage of life isn’t an ending—it’s an opportunity to become the woman you were always meant to be.Based in Denver, Colorado, Allie works with women globally who are ready to stop waiting and start creating what’s next.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliehillcoachingWebsite: https://alliehillcoaching.com/ Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

32 min

Reinventing Yourself After Trauma with Jennifer White

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/Imagine surviving a life-threatening brain tumor… waking up from a coma… and realizing you can’t remember your own life.In this unforgettable episode, Jenny White shares the shocking story of how a brain tumor surgery changed everything. After spending decades as an ICU and trauma nurse, Jenny suddenly found herself on the other side of the hospital bed, unable to walk, talk, or even recognize the man she had been married to for 20 years.But this is not just a story about trauma.It’s a story about reinvention.Instead of giving up, Jenny chose to rebuild herself from scratch. Through imagination, writing, and creativity, she transformed pain into purpose and became a published author of medical thrillers inspired by her own experiences. This conversation dives deep into identity, recovery, relationships, self-discovery, and what happens when life forces you to become someone entirely new.If you’ve ever felt lost, disconnected from who you were, or ready for a new chapter, this episode will remind you that sometimes the hardest endings become the beginning of the most powerful transformations.✨ About the Guest ✨Jenny White is a retired Registered Nurse living in Southwestern Ontario. She spentover 30 years working in various settings including hospitals: ICU’s, trauma units,surgical floors, as well as Public Health and Long-Term Care homes (nursing homes).She has vast experience in these settings working as staff, and finishing her career as aDirector of Care, managing large nursing departments as well as a Director of Nursingservices for a for profit organization overseeing 7 of their long-term care homes.She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters Degree in HealthcareAdministration.Having retired, she discovered that she had a brain tumor wrapped around her carotidartery in her brain, that was life threatening and required specialized surgery. After herextensive surgery, she was comatose for days, and when she awoke, she found herselftied to the bed as she had become a disoriented patient, attempting to remove all of themedical tools keeping her alive. Her memories were gone, she did not recognize herhusband at the bedside, and she had to relearn how to walk and talk.Over the next year, Jenny had to reinvent herself. Her old hobbies and interests weregone, and she felt vulnerable and lost. That was the turning point. She decided shewas interested in writing her story.As she learned the craft of writing by taking online courses during her rehabilitation, aspark was ignited and she began to write.Her returning memories are slow, but are impacted by writing, slowly remerging from thepast. Her experience is vast and she has many stories to tell. She now writes MedicalThrillers.Her debut novel, “The Triggering Scent” (book 1 of a series), Jenny took herexperience, and returning memories and created a character of a nurse, working in anICU.The story is: A nurse returning to work, the ICU, realizes that she now struggles with hermemory and questions her skills. She realizes that the meth addicted neurosurgeonwho ruined her life is now working in her facility, and she must stop him from hurtingothers even if it means risking her own license to do so.The Triggering Scent is now published and available on over 40 platforms.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:Website: ⁠https://www.jennywhite.ca/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578237692200 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.jennywhite/ Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/➡️ Show Highlights(00:00) Choosing reinvention after losing her memories(03:19) The shocking discovery of a life-threatening brain tumor(04:23) Waking from a coma and not recognizing her husband of 20 years(07:38) The emotional journey of relearning how to walk and function again(10:47) Rebuilding her identity through creativity, writing, and imagination(12:27) How writing medical thrillers helped bring memories back(19:09) Rebuilding her marriage and starting their relationship from scratch

32 min

How to Feel Safe in Your Body Even When the World Feels Unsafe with Cassandra Love Lambert

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected… isn’t because you’re broken—but because your body doesn’t feel safe?What if you’ve been doing everything “right”… but still feel like something is off?In this deeply powerful episode, Cassandra Love Lambert—trauma-trained somatic coach, bestselling author, and creator of the Pain Into Power Process—dives into what most high-achieving women silently carry: unresolved trauma, disconnection from their bodies, and a nervous system stuck in survival mode.This isn’t just a conversation about healing.It’s about coming back to yourself.Reclaiming your power.And finally feeling safe—no matter what’s happening around you.If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together on the outside but struggling within… this episode will change how you see yourself, your emotions, and your healing journey.✨ About the Guest ✨“I didn’t just survive—I turned my pain into a portal for women’s power.”Cassandra Love Lambert is a trauma-trained Somatic Transformation Coach, bestselling author, and creator of the Pain into Power Process—a powerful approach to embodied healing that helps women move from survival into self-trust, safety, and full expression.A single mother who rose from childhood sexual abuse, poverty, and profound adversity, Cassandra transformed her deepest wounds into her life’s work: guiding women back home to their bodies.Certified in EFT Tapping, Brainspotting, and Somatic Attachment Therapy, she specializes in helping high-achieving women who appear strong on the outside—but feel anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed within.Because the women who hold everything together… are often carrying the most.Through her signature process, Cassandra helps women regulate their nervous systems, process stored trauma, and feel safe enough to be fully seen, fully expressed, and fully alive.Her debut memoir, Into the Light: Becoming My Own Hero, became a #1 bestseller and sparked a global conversation on emotional truth, embodied healing, and reclaiming personal power.But beyond credentials, Cassandra is known for creating spaces where women feel deeply safe to be real—and from that place, everything changes.Because healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken.It’s about remembering who you are beneath the survival.It’s about coming home.👉 Begin your journey at www.CassandraLoveLambert.com📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:https://cassandralovelambert.com/magic https://www.facebook.com/CassandraLoveLambert/ https://www.instagram.com/c_love_lambert/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandralovelambert/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CassLambert Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/➡️ Show Highlights(00:00) Women disconnecting from their bodies and living in survival mode(04:21) High-functioning anxiety and why women can’t switch off(05:40) Nervous system dysregulation and why healing hasn’t worked before(07:08) Reconnecting with emotions, intuition, and inner signals(10:20) Awareness and intuition as protection in today’s world(16:15) What changes after healing: confidence, relationships, and alignment

32 min

Stop Playing Small: Step Into Your Dominion with Dr. Coylette James

Join us LIVE in London👉 https://womenthrive.london/What if the thing you’ve been calling rejection… was actually redirection into your purpose?What if your pain didn’t disqualify you but prepared you to lead, build, and rise?In this powerful episode, Dr. Coylette James shares a story that will shift how you see your past, your identity, and your future. From being given up for adoption to redefining herself as the answer to someone’s prayer, she unpacks what it really means to rise as a woman, reclaim your identity, and step into what she calls dominion, starting from within.This conversation talks about healing, identity, sisterhood, and building a life and business from a place of truth, not survival. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, felt lost in your roles, or struggled to own your voice, this episode will remind you that you are still standing… and that means you’re stronger than you think.✨ About the Guest ✨Dr. Coylette James is a visionary apostolic leader, executive strategist, and global voice equipping leaders to walk in identity, authority, and purpose-driven influence. With over 40 years of executive leadership experience—including 28 years alongside renowned boxing promoter Don King—she brings a rare fusion of high-level business acumen and Kingdom-centered leadership to every platform she graces.She is the founder of Lioness Warrior Kingdom Inc., an award-winning women’s empowerment movement recognized as “Best Women’s Empowerment Movement in the United States of 2025,” and the architect behind transformative platforms such as Kingdom Influencer Life, FaithBiz Blueprint, and Dominion 7 AI. Through these initiatives, Dr. James equips entrepreneurs, executives, and ministry leaders to build legacy-driven businesses and expand their global influence with strategic clarity.As the host of the television broadcasts Unstoppable Lionesses and Supernatural Success, she challenges audiences to disrupt limitations, embrace their divine identity, and lead with bold authority in every sphere of influence. A published author of multiple books, including FaithBiz Blueprint: Unlocking Kingdom Vision, Growth, and Legacy, her teachings bridge faith, leadership, and innovation.Dr. James is a licensed minister and ordained elder whose voice carries both prophetic insight and strategic precision. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, or global audiences, she delivers transformational messages that activate purpose, unlock potential, and position individuals to lead with impact and legacy.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/coylette/ https://www.facebook.com/coylette.james/ https://www.instagram.com/eldercoylette/ https://twitter.com/MinisterCoylett https://www.youtube.com/@KingdomInfluencerLifehttps://lionesswarriorkingdom.com/embracing-your-season https://www.lionesswarriorkingdom.com Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/➡️ Show Highlights(00:00) You’re still standing: the core message of strength and resilience(03:06) From rejection to purpose: “I was the answer to someone’s prayer”(06:12) The Lioness identity: strength, courage, and sisterhood(09:46) Heal first, build second: identity before business(11:27) Losing yourself in roles: why women must rediscover who they are(15:45) Dominion explained: inner governance and self-leadership(19:46) Where to start: journaling, assessment, and taking control of your life

24 min

The Future of AI: Why Women Should Be Leading the Way and Transformation with Dr. Rosa Colon-Kolacko

Join us in London LIVE 👇https://womenthrive.london/ What if the real problem with AI is not the technology but how we are using it?In this thought-provoking episode, with Dr. Rosa M. Colón-Kolacko, a leader in human-centered AI and organizational transformation, pulls back the curtain on why so many AI initiatives fail and what most organizations are getting wrong. With over 25 years of experience across healthcare, corporate, and academia, she challenges the obsession with “shiny” tools and cost-cutting strategies that often lead to burnout, disconnection, and lost human insight.This conversation goes beyond tech. It is about people. Dr. Rosa explains why involving employees, providers, and communities from the very beginning is critical, especially in healthcare, and how ignoring this can create more harm than good. She also sheds light on the underrepresentation of women in AI and the real risks of bias being built into systems that shape hiring, pay, and opportunity. If you have ever wondered how to navigate AI without losing your humanity, or how women can lead in shaping a more ethical and equitable future, this episode will challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.✨ About the Guest ✨Dr. Rosa M. Colón-Kolacko is a global leader in organizational transformation, human-centered AI, and system based-driven innovation. Originally from Puerto Rico, she brings over 25 years of experience across healthcare, life sciences, academia, government, and corporate sectors, holding senior executive roles at Tufts Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals, ChristianaCare, and Bristol Myers Squibb. As Founder and President of Global Equity and Learning Partners (GEL) and NeedsHuman, she champions inclusive leadership, workforce transformation, health equity and ethical AI design. Her work focuses on aligning technology with human needs and values, ensuring AI enhances, rather than replaces, human potential.A respected academic and advisor, Dr. Colón-Kolacko continues to shape global conversations on the future of work, leadership, and innovation. Through her NeedHumans movement, she is redefining how organizations leverage AI—creating environments where people, technology, and purpose thrive together.Rosa has held academic Professorship appointments at Bowling Green State University, Georgetown, the University of Delaware, and Thomas Jefferson University, currently Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and Visiting Researcher at the Center for Health and Business Department at Bentley University. and Affiliate of the University of Malta.Rosa holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change, an MBA from Henley Business School, Brunel University (UK), a post graduate Marketing Diploma, University Certificates in Human Resources Executive, Diversity & Inclusion, Patient Professor and AI from Strategy to Implementation. Rosa is incredibly involved in national, state, and global-level boards and associations. At the global level, as a member of the Future Talent Council to research and advance knowledge across industry and work, at a national level, the Center for Innovation and Value Research Public Policy Council, and at the state level, the Massachusetts Health Equity Compact, among others.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:Website: https://globalequitylearning.com/ Website: https://needhumans.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-equity-learning/ Email: rosack@globalequitylearning.comConnect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/➡️ Show Highlights(01:40) Why AI projects fail: leadership readiness and poor human-centered design(02:22) The “shiny object” problem vs real human needs(04:10) Cost-cutting vs human impact: burnout and knowledge loss(06:50) Women in AI: shocking statistics and representation gap(08:40) Digital literacy over coding: making AI accessible for women(12:00) AI bias: pay gaps and inequality risks(17:10) Don’t wait for permission: create your own pathway into AI

28 min

Stop Losing Yourself: The Truth About Coming Home to You with Erika Fetterly

What if the version of you the world sees… isn’t actually you?If you’ve ever felt disconnected, like you’re going through the motions, ticking the boxes, showing up as who you think you should be—this conversation is your invitation to come back home to yourself. In this episode, Erika Fetterly, authentic alignment coach, intuitive guide, and founder of House of Her Collective, shares what it really means to stop masking, release self-doubt, and reconnect with your true identity.With over a decade of experience supporting women through boudoir photography, retreats, and transformational coaching, Erika has created spaces where women feel truly seen—without filters, without performance. She opens up about her own journey from living a “box-checking” life to building a path rooted in alignment and self-trust. You’ll hear powerful insights on imposter syndrome, the pressure of curated perfection in today’s world, and why choosing yourself—moment by moment—is the key to real confidence.If you’ve been craving authenticity, clarity, and a deeper connection to who you are, this episode will gently challenge you to pause, reflect, and ask: Does this truly serve me?✨ About the Guest ✨Erika Fetterly is an Authentic Alignment Coach, intuitive guide, and founder of House of Her Collective Inc., a transformative brand devoted to helping women come home to their most authentic selves.For over a decade, Erika has supported women through her work as a boudoir and self-discovery photographer. Alongside five years of running a successful lingerie boutique and hosting transformational retreats, she has built a body of work rooted in helping women see themselves clearly, stand in their truth, and embody their worth without apology.After rebranding from EFP Studios Inc., Erika expanded into intuitive coaching, blending grounded self-development with soulful embodiment. Through her photography, programs, retreats, and 1:1 coaching, she guides women through self-reclamation, alignment, and confidence from the inside out.Based in small-town Innisfail Alberta, Erika has been married for 15 years and is a proud wife and mom to two boys who are both her anchor and her inspiration. They remind her daily of what truly matters: presence, love, and authenticity, which fuel everything she creates. Her mission is to help women return to themselves and spark a ripple of courage and connection that reaches far beyond them.📢 Important Links 📢Connect with our Guest:https://houseofher.ca https://www.facebook.com/houseofher.ca https://www.facebook.com/erikaruth.fetterly https://www.facebook.com/groups/efpstudiosvipvoudoir https://www.instagram.com/houseofher.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/erika.fetterly/ Connect with Women Thrive Media:Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcastsWomen Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/➡️ Show Highlights(00:00) Introduction(02:22) Meet Erika Fetterly(06:54) Erika’s origin story and journey(08:49) Growth and imposter syndrome(11:26) Masks, disconnection, and identity(20:34) Start small: the 3-second pause practice(24:42) Coming home to yourself