In this heartfelt and hilarious start to 2026, Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew unpack the idea of "New Year, Same Me." From redefining growth and choosing a word for the year, to embracing joy in cotton candy, sequins, travel, and self-acceptance, this episode explores what it really means to love your life as it is—while still allowing space to grow. With honest reflections on legacy, relationships, singlehood, parenting, and presence, this conversation is an invitation to release the pressure of reinvention and step fully into intentional living.

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In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew reflect on missed moments, unexpected breakdowns, and the powerful breakthroughs that follow. From Gayatri's unrealized TEDx talk to lessons on trust, self-love, boundaries, spirituality, and radical authenticity, this conversation explores how slowing down, honoring our humanity, and embracing vulnerability can become our greatest sources of strength. With wisdom, humor, and raw truth, Claire and Gayatri remind us that real power begins within.

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WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/

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Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Ardyth Neill — former President of Heifer Foundation — for a powerful, heartfelt conversation about impact-driven leadership, women-centered economic empowerment, retirement transitions, grief, legacy, and finding purpose again. From transforming global communities through sustainable agriculture to rebuilding life after profound loss, Ardyth shares wisdom, warmth, and the financial advice every woman needs to hear.

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Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

🔑 Keywords: Ardyth Neill, Heifer Foundation, Heifer International, women in philanthropy, impact investing, sustainable development, women empowerment, nonprofit leadership, retirement transition, legacy planning, financial advice for women, global poverty solutions, community development, passing on the gift, Claire Brown, Gayatri Agnew, PowerWomen Podcast, Arkansas leaders, women leaders, social impact careers, abundance mindset, sustainable agriculture, ethical investing, women and wealth, storytelling podcast, inspirational women interviews