As Season 2 of Claim Your Confidence comes to an end, we’ve also hit the milestone of one hundred episodes released! In celebration, join me as I reflect on the past two years of the podcast, talk about upcoming projects, and answer audience submitted questions about taking ownership of your career, staying motivated, and what it means to scale your skill.

Be sure to tune in to this episode of Claim Your Confidence where I talk about:

• Speaking at the Southern C 2025 Summit and what I learned from the incredible women who attended
• Keeping forward momentum in your career even during times when it feels like the opportunities you want aren’t coming your way
• Finding a writing routine that works for you and a sneak peek at what my upcoming third book is about
• Becoming financially secure and what you should focus on in your early career
• My top tips for becoming a better public speaker

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As a women’s health advocate, fashion designer, TV and podcast host, producer, celebrity stylist, and mother of five, Mary Alice Haney is a true multi-hyphenate. Beginning her career as a stylist and magazine editor before founding her own fashion brand HANEY, Mary Alice is the mind behind some of the most iconic media moments in Hollywood over the last twenty years. Now, she is embracing the role of women’s health advocate as the co-founder and co-host of SHE MD, a weekly podcast dedicated to educating and empowering women so they can take control of their health. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Ovii, a groundbreaking nutritional supplement designed to support women with PCOS. In this interview, we discuss the SHE MD podcast, handling rejection, and going at your own pace.

Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:

• Mary Alice’s career in the fashion industry and how she found her “second mountain” as a women’s health advocate
• How she first met Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, their joint mission, and how they created SHE MD and Ovii together
• The rise of the women’s health platform and the need for positive change in women’s healthcare
• Overcoming rejection and the most important qualities that make successful people
• The artificiality of timelines and Mary Alice’s advice for building confidence at any stage in life

Find Mary Alice:

www.shemdpodcast.com

www.ovii.com

IG: @haneyofficial

LinkedIn: Mary Alice Davidov

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Marion Jones has lived a life with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Former Olympic track and field athlete and professional basketball player, Marion became the first woman in the world to win five medals in a single Olympics during the 2000 Summer Games. However, a series of unfortunate events left her stripped of her accomplishments and incarcerated in federal prison. After overcoming her own failures, Marion has re-emerged stronger than ever and has dedicated her career to helping others turn their biggest setbacks into their greatest triumphs. In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of Marion’s athletic career, fostering resilience amidst adversity, and being more than your biggest mistakes.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• What inspired Marion to start her journey to the Olympics at the age of nine
• Dreaming bigger than big and the importance of not limiting yourself based on the expectations of others
• What Marion learned while serving her six-month sentence and how she used the time to hone her mindset and map out her next chapter
• How you can reframe yourself and make a comeback no matter the obstacles you face
• How Marion is applying the lessons she’s learned throughout her life to help coach entrepreneurs to succeed

Find Marion:

www.marionjones.com

IG: @themarionjones

TikTok: @themarionjones

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The founder of not one, not two, but six companies, Kelly Roach knows a thing or two about growing and scaling a business. After working in the corporate world and rising through the ranks of a Fortune 500 company, Kelly launched her first company–The Business Advisory–to help founders and CEOs unlock their full potential as leaders. As one of the world’s leading business strategists and mentors, Kelly has dedicated her career to empowering people with the skillset, mindset, and toolset to build successful businesses. In this interview, we discuss the importance of building your skill set, the top mistakes entrepreneurs make, and Kelly’s advice for growing your business.

Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:

• The three most important skills for any entrepreneur to have
• How Kelly is shifting society forward through the vehicle of entrepreneurship
• The best way to start a company as a first-time entrepreneur and why Kelly focused on scaling her first business before focusing on her next projects
• Why you shouldn’t disqualify yourself from opportunities and what it means to fail your way forward
• The importance of sharing our careers with our kids and why Kelly is exposing her daughter to the entrepreneurial world at a young age

Find Kelly:

www.kellyroachinternational.com

IG: @kellyroachofficial

X: @kellyroachlive

LinkedIn: Kelly Roach, CEO

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If you’ve seen someone walking down the street wearing a super chic pair of Mary Janes or ballet flats, chances are they’re from Loeffler Randall. Founder and Chief Creative Officer Jessie Randall launched Loeffler Randall in 2004 with a mission to bring her shoe designs to life in small, thoughtful batches with a focus on quality and detail. Now, Loeffler Randall sells to the world’s largest fashion retailers and has expanded their product line to include handbags, ready-to-wear, and accessories. In March of 2021, Jessie opened Loeffler Randall’s first retail store in the heart of SoHo, NYC. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we discuss launching Loeffler Randall, how Jessie brings her designs to life, and focusing on authenticity when growing your brand.

Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:

• Jessie’s design experience, her early career, and what sparked the idea to start her own company
• The growing pains of launching–and maintaining–your business as an entrepreneur, and what Jessie has learned over the years
• Scaling your company and hiring your first employees
• How Jessie and her husband maintain a work-life balance while running Loeffler Randall together
• Why Jessie opened Loeffler Randall’s own retail store and what’s coming next for the brand

Find Jessie:

www.loefflerrandall.com

IG: @jessie_loeffler_randall

LinkedIn: Loeffler Randall

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From the White House to Spotify, Dustee Jenkins’ career has led her to fulfill many different roles nationally and globally. Currently Spotify’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Dustee has been recognized by Mashable as one of 10 Pioneering Women Changing the Field of Communications. Before joining Spotify, she served as the Chief Communications Officer and SVP at Target and the director of communications of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an appointee of President George W. Bush. In this episode, we talk about Dustee’s early career path, her role at Spotify, and soaking in every moment of life’s journey.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Growing up in a small town, the importance of having female role models, and chasing the dream of making it in a big city
• Working in the White House and the value of raising your hand and going above and beyond
• Dustee’s love of travel and how to make the most of every trip no matter how long you’re staying
• What true partnership in a marriage looks like and how you are nothing without the people in your corner
• Knowing when it’s time to move on to your next career endeavor and why you should always be seeking growth

Find Dustee:

IG: @dusteejenkins

X: @DusteeJenkins

LinkedIn: Dustee Jenkins

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Diana "DB" Barnes has been constantly evolving throughout her career. Having previously worked in the music, fashion, and tech industries, she is currently the Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director of WHY Brands–a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands which houses the world's most loved baby lifestyle company Munchkin Inc. She is also the co-founder of Curio, a premium brand of finely crafted home goods designed to elevate the every day. Diana’s work overseeing the creation and execution of brand design and strategy and WHY Brands earned her the honor of being named among 20 of the top CMOs in the world by Fast Company. In this interview, we discuss Diana's career path, her current role at WHY Brands, and the importance of doing things that terrify you.

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• How Diana’s love of writing and language led to her passion for typography and graphic design
• The many different industries Diana has worked in and why it’s important to broaden your field of knowledge and experience
• WHY Brands’ focus on innovation and how the key to innovation is listening to your customers
• Joining the team at Munchkin, Diana’s perspective on staying relevant as a legacy brand, and why Diana founded Curio
• What drives Diana creatively and her advice for other creatives who are just starting their professional careers

Find Diana:

www.whybrands.com

IG: @dbartifex

X: @dbartifex

LinkedIn: Diana Barnes “DB”

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In 2014, less than 2% of venture capital dollars went towards female-founded companies. So, Anu Duggal started Female Founders Fund–the first early-stage fund focused on investing exclusively in female founders–to help support the women who are building the companies of tomorrow. Over the last ten years, FFF has become the leading source of institutional capital for female founders with over $3B in enterprise value and Anu is now one of the few female solo GPs managing over $100 AUM in the venture capital industry. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about Anu’s entrepreneurial journey, why she launched Female Founders Fund, and diversifying venture capital.

Don’t miss this interview where discuss:

• Growing up in multiple countries, how travel builds confidence, and Anu’s early career path
• What Anu learned from her first entrepreneurial venture launching India’s first wine tasting bar before going to business school
• The ins and outs of venture capital funds, what entrepreneurs need to know, and what Anu is looking for when deciding to back a company
• The untapped potential of investing in female founded businesses, FFF’s success stories, and the milestone of returning their first fund
• Being open about the challenges of being a founder and sharing the lessons you’ve learned with those that are just beginning their journeys

Find Anu:

www.femalefoundersfund.com

IG: @anuduggal; @femalefoundersfund

LinkedIn: Anu Duggal

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LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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