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  • How to Ditch the 9 to 5: An Interview with Molly Rose Speed, Founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistant Management
    Sep 6 2025

    Dreaming of ditching the soul-crushing 9-to-5 and designing a life of freedom and flexibility? Then get ready to be inspired by Molly Rose Speed, founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistant Management, Molly’s journey from corporate finance to successful entrepreneur is a testament to the power of embracing change and creating a career that truly aligns with your values. Whether you're a military spouse, a mom seeking work-life balance, or a woman in midlife navigating a career transition or divorce, this episode offers a practical roadmap to building a fulfilling and flexible career as a virtual assistant. Listen in and discover how you can ditch the cubicle, embrace your entrepreneurial spirit, and create a life you love.

    In this episode, Molly Rose shares her personal journey and insights into the world of virtual assistants. She discusses the importance of clear communication between VAs and business owners, the skills that make a great assistant, and how to find the perfect match. She also reveals the financial realities of starting a VA business, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and how her definition of success has evolved over time. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to take control of your career and design your dream life.

    About Molly Rose: Molly Rose Speed is a passionate advocate for remote work and the transformative power of virtual assistants. Through her certification programs and boutique placement agency, she's empowered hundreds of individuals, particularly military spouses and moms, to build successful and flexible careers. Molly is living proof that you can create a thriving career on your own terms.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 Career Freedom: Discover the possibilities of a flexible and fulfilling career as a virtual assistant.

    💡 Work-Life Balance Explore how a VA career can empower you to create better work-life balance and prioritize your personal life.

    💡 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Gain insights into building a successful business as a VA or hiring a VA for your business.

    💡 Communication and Collaboration: Understand the importance of clear communication and effective collaboration in the virtual workspace.

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    Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.

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  • How To Breathe Your Way to Resilience: An Interview with Monica Bodurka, Resilience Expert, Executive Coach, and Author
    Aug 23 2025

    Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Craving more ease, joy, and resilience in your life? Then take a deep breath and join us for a soul-soothing conversation with Monica Bodurka, resilience expert, executive coach, and author of A New Way to Be. Monica's gentle wisdom and practical micro-practices will help you navigate the storms of midlife with grace and find your center amidst the chaos. Whether you're facing a career crossroads, relationship shifts, or simply seeking a more fulfilling life, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on embracing change and cultivating inner peace. Listen in and discover how a few simple breaths can transform your life.

    In this episode, Monica shares her personal journey from striving for external validation to embracing a life of joy and ease. She explores the impact of family money stories on our relationship with abundance, the importance of aligning your work with your values, and how to break free from the hustle culture that leaves so many women feeling depleted. Discover the power of micro-practices, the transformative magic of breathwork, and how to cultivate resilience not through grit and pushing through, but through presence, self-compassion, and a deep connection to your inner wisdom.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 Midlife Resilience: Learn how to navigate the unique challenges of midlife with grace and resilience.

    💡 Stress Management: Discover practical micro-practices for managing stress and overwhelm in daily life.

    💡 Breathwork for Well-being: Explore the transformative power of breathwork for calming the nervous system and cultivating inner peace.

    About Monica: Monica Bodurka is a passionate advocate for well-being and resilience. As co-founder of the Leadership Wellness Group and a seasoned executive coach, she brings a wealth of experience to guiding individuals and organizations towards thriving. Her holistic approach, integrating elements of yoga therapy, breathwork, and mindfulness, offers a unique and powerful path to navigating the challenges of modern life. Monica's book, A New Way to Be, provides practical tools and micro-practices for cultivating resilience and finding ease in every moment.

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    Monica's book: A New Way To Be

    Free Guide to Coaching Resilience

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  • How To Unleash Your Inner Career Badass: An Interview with Torriel Harris, Career Coach
    Aug 9 2025

    Ready to ditch the self-doubt and unleash your inner career badass? Join us for a real, raw, and inspiring conversation with Torriel Harris, the career coach who is helping women rewrite their career stories and create lives they truly love.

    Torriel's expert insight and personal journey, filled with both epic wins and face-plant fails, will resonate with any woman who's ever felt lost, stuck, or just plain over it in her career. This isn't your average career advice – this is a soul-stirring call to action to embrace your dopeness, command the room, and build a career that fuels your fire. Listen in – because you deserve a career that lights you up, not burns you out.

    This episode dives deep into the nitty-gritty of career transformation, exploring everything from slaying the resume game (which, by the way, Torriel hates) to mastering the art of the interview, and building unshakeable confidence. Torriel shares her unique perspective on the current job market chaos, the power (and pitfalls) of networking, and why motivation alone just isn't enough to create lasting change. Get ready to ditch the limiting beliefs, embrace your inner badass, and build a career that sets your soul on fire.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 Career Clarity: Gain insights into identifying your strengths, passions, and ideal career path.

    💡 Effective Communication: Learn how to articulate your value, accomplishments, and career goals with confidence.

    💡 Sustainable Growth: Discover strategies for building sustainable habits and maintaining motivation throughout your career journey.

    💡 Navigating the Job Market: Gain practical tips for navigating the current job market and standing out from the competition.

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  • How to Use Simple Strategies to Build Wealth: An Interview with Dr. Annie Cole, Money and Financial Educator
    Jul 26 2025

    Are you a woman in midlife seeking financial clarity and empowerment? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Annie Cole, Ed.D., money coach and financial educator, as she shares her journey from burnout to building a thriving business and achieving financial freedom. Annie's story offers practical advice and valuable insights for women navigating midlife transitions and seeking to master their finances.

    Annie’s passion for empowering women stems from her own personal experiences with financial challenges and career transitions. In her twenties, she struggled with burnout as a social worker on a low salary. Determined to create a better future, she embarked on a journey of self-education and financial growth, eventually climbing the corporate ladder to a Vice President role while simultaneously building a substantial real estate portfolio and achieving early financial independence. Her personal transformation inspired her to launch Money Essentials for Women, where she now helps other women achieve their financial goals and live more fulfilling lives.

    This episode explores the importance of financial planning for women in midlife, addressing topics such as budgeting, debt payoff, investing, and building wealth. Annie shares her personal experience of overcoming financial challenges early in her career and how she achieved significant financial milestones by her thirties. She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, value-based budgeting, and aligning spending with personal values.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 Value-Based Budgeting: Discover the power of aligning your spending with your values and achieving financial freedom.

    💡 Investing for the Future: Explore different investment strategies and how to make your money work for you.

    💡 Finding Your Financial Team: Discover the importance of building a supportive network of financial professionals.

    Connect with Annie:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-essentials-for-women

    https://www.instagram.com/build.wealth.with.annie/

    Website: Money Essentials For Women

    Book: 101 Ways to Build Wealth

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  • How To Transform Your Relationship With Money: An Interview with Scarlett Stanhope, the Biz Hippie
    Jul 12 2025

    Are you struggling with scarcity and feeling unfulfilled, even when you've achieved external success? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Scarlett Stanhope, "The Biz Hippie," as she shares her insights on transforming your relationship with money and creating a life of empowered abundance. Listen as Scarlett reveals her personal journey from a childhood of financial limitations to building a successful coaching business rooted in authenticity and purpose.

    Scarlett opens up about the challenges of being raised by a single mom, the early messages she received about money, and the societal pressures that led her to prioritize achievement over fulfillment. She shares how she broke free from the "hamster wheel" of constant striving and embraced a more holistic approach to success. This episode is a must-listen if you are seeking to overcome a scarcity mindset, own your worth, and create a life aligned with your values.

    Discover how Scarlett's unique blend of tangible money management strategies and powerful coaching techniques helps her clients rewrite their money stories, clear energetic blocks, and step into their most abundant selves. She shares practical advice for building a financial blueprint, aligning your spending with your vision, and cultivating a mindset of empowered abundance. This episode contains valuable insights and actionable steps for women ready to master their money and create lives they truly love.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 Rewriting Your Money Story: Learn how to identify and transform the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from financial abundance.

    💡 Integrating the Tangible and Intangible: Discover how combining practical money management with mindset work can create lasting change.

    💡 The Power of Coaching: Learn how coaching can support you in achieving your financial goals and living your best life.

    Ready to master your money and own your worth? Connect with Scarlett Stanhope for a FREE 30-minute Abundance Activation Session to explore your relationship with money and discover the simplest path to achieving your financial goals. Visit thebizhippie.com/activate to schedule your session today. Connect with Scarlett on Instagram @‌thebizhippie.

    Book mentioned: Existential Kink, by Carolyn Elliott, PhD

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  • How to Fall in Love with Your Authentic Self and Thrive: an interview with Tammy Cho, author and Chief Energy Leadership Officer
    Jun 29 2025

    Are you a woman in midlife feeling stuck on a plateau, yearning for true abundance and happiness? Join us for a powerful conversation with international bestselling author and Chief Energy Leadership Officer, Tammy Cho, as she shares her expert story and insights on breaking through limitations and achieving peak performance. Listen in as Tammy reveals her personal journey from childhood poverty and people-pleasing to finding her true purpose.

    Tammy opens up about the challenges of growing up with a single dad and the impact of early money stories on her self-worth. She candidly discusses her 20-year career as a nurse, the burnout that led to a health crisis, and the profound awakening that transformed her life. This episode is a must-listen for women seeking to overcome self-sabotage, embrace their authentic selves, and create lives of abundance and joy.

    Discover how Tammy's unique approach to energy leadership, combined with face and body analysis, helps clients connect with their inner wisdom and unlock their full potential. She shares practical strategies for cultivating self-love, trusting your intuition, and stepping into your power. This episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiring anecdotes for women ready to break free from limiting beliefs and create lives they truly love.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Learn how to identify and release the negative beliefs that are holding you back from achieving your full potential.

    💡 The Power of Self-Love: Discover how cultivating self-love and acceptance can transform your relationship with yourself and others.

    💡 Energy Leadership: Explore Tammy's unique approach to energy leadership and how it can help you achieve peak performance.

    💡 Face and Body Analysis: Learn how face and body analysis can provide insights into your emotional history and unlock your authentic self.

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  • How to Control Your Own Destiny: an interview with Jessica Asbel, luxury real estate broker
    Jun 14 2025

    Are you a woman in midlife seeking a career that blends financial independence with personal fulfillment? In this inspiring episode, join luxury real estate broker associate Jessica Asbel as she shares her journey from humble beginnings to building a thriving business in competitive Southwest Florida. Listen in as Jessica details her transition from healthcare administration and insurance sales to luxury real estate, offering practical advice and motivation for anyone considering a career change.

    Jessica opens up about her family's immigrant experience, the unwavering work ethic instilled by her parents, and the importance of faith and community in shaping her drive. She shares how these early experiences fueled her entrepreneurial spirit and led her to a career where she controls her own destiny. This episode is a must-listen for women seeking inspiration and tactical strategies for navigating career transitions and achieving financial success. Discover how Jessica connects with high-net-worth clients, builds lasting relationships, and manages the daily grind of entrepreneurship. She also reveals her vision for the future, including plans to open her own brokerage.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 The Power of a Strong Work Ethic: Learn how Jessica's upbringing instilled the resilience and drive needed for entrepreneurial success.

    💡 Embracing Career Transitions: Follow Jessica's path through multiple careers to discover how change can lead to greater fulfillment.

    💡 Building a Thriving Business from Scratch: Gain practical insights into client connection, marketing, and business growth strategies.

    💡 The Importance of Relationships: Discover why genuine connections are crucial for long-term success in real estate and beyond.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Website: Asbelteam.com Download FREE eBooks, "Selling in Southwest Florida" and "Buying in Southwest Florida."

    Connect with Jessica:

    Instagram: _Jessluxuryrealestate_

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  • How to Love By Design: an interview with Joelle Lydon, Author and Heart Coach
    May 31 2025

    Are you a high-achieving woman in midlife seeking more fulfilling relationships? Join us for an inspiring conversation with author and heart coach Joelle Lydon as she shares expert insights and her story on navigating the complexities of love and connection. Listen in as Joelle discusses her unique approach to relationship coaching, blending psychology, transformational coaching, and a decade of research into her signature Seven Sacred Steps program.

    Joelle opens up about her family's complex relationship with money and how those early patterns influenced her own romantic relationships. She candidly shares her journey of self-discovery, including the "Men's Project" that transformed her beliefs about men and led her to find lasting love. This episode is a must-listen for women seeking to break free from frustrating relationship cycles and create pathways of growth, connection, and healing.

    Discover how Joelle's holistic approach addresses both inner and outer dynamics, offering practical tools to rewire relationship paradigms and invite lasting love. She also discusses the importance of taking personal responsibility, updating your internal operating system, and embracing vulnerability to create deeper intimacy. This episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiring anecdotes for women ready to create more fulfilling relationships.

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 The Connection Between Money and Love: Explore the surprising parallels between how we approach finances and relationships.

    💡 Rewiring Relationship Paradigms: Learn practical tools to shift from frustrating cycles to pathways of growth and connection.

    💡 Updating Your Internal Operating System: Learn how to retrain your nervous system to respond to present needs, not past patterns.

    Connect with Joelle:

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