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What if women no longer had to fight for answers about their own health? Madge Rumman, co-founder and CEO of Blair Health, joins Kara Duffy to discuss the urgent need for better women's healthcare and how technology can help close the gap between primary care and specialist knowledge. Together, they explore the often-misunderstood symptoms of perimenopause, why women are too frequently dismissed by healthcare providers, and how access to information and validation can transform the patient experience. Madge also shares her journey from leading product and operations at successful tech companies to building a healthcare platform designed to make specialist-level care more accessible. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madgerumman/ WEBSITE: https://blairhealth.com/ INSTA: @blair_health 00:00 — Introducing Madge Rumman & Blair Health 01:00 — Closing the Specialist Gap in Women's Health 02:00 — How Blair Health Connects Patients & Providers 04:00 — Why Women Are Still Fighting for Healthcare Answers 05:00 — Understanding Perimenopause & Getting Validated 07:00 — Technology, Women's Health & Democratizing Information 08:00 — The Growing Need for Menopause Specialists 10:00 — Childhood Dreams & Becoming an Entrepreneur 12:00 — Building Tech Products in the Age of AI 14:00 — Why Customer Feedback Beats Perfection 16:00 — What Makes a Business Attractive to Buyers? 17:00 — Lessons from the PayBright Acquisition 18:00 — Scaling Through Acquisitions & Market Opportunities 20:00 — The Emotional Side of Selling a Business 22:00 — Growing as a CEO & Building a Leadership Team 24:00 — Navigating Fundraising as a Founder 26:00 — Finding the Right Investor & Refining the Pitch 28:00 — Female Founders & The Funding Gap 29:00 — Why She Named Her Company Blair Health 30:00 — Perimenopause Myths & Misdiagnosis 32:00 — The Impact of Midlife Health on Women's Careers 33:00 — Commonly Overlooked Perimenopause Symptoms 34:00 — Protecting Patient Privacy & Sensitive Health Data 36:00 — Why Accessible Women's Healthcare Benefits Everyone 37:00 — Where to Find Blair Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the next step in your career isn't working harder, but learning how to own your power? Kelly Mooney, a three-time author, entrepreneur, public company board director, and founder of Equipt Women, joins Kara Duffy to unpack why so many women struggle to advocate for themselves, get recognized for their contributions, and step into leadership. Drawing on her journey from intern to CEO and scaling a digital agency before selling it to IBM, Kelly shares practical strategies for negotiating your worth, building influential relationships, and asking for the opportunities you deserve. They also explore the invisible rules holding women back, the importance of sponsorship, and how to build a business that grows without losing focus. It's a conversation packed with actionable advice for creating a career, & a life, that reflects your values, your ambition, and your power. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: http://equiptwomen.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmooney/ INSTAGRAM: pkmooney 00:00 Introducing Kelly Mooney 01:15 Discovering a Lifelong Mission of Women's Empowerment 03:00 Why Women Struggle to Recognize Their Power 05:30 Power, Leadership & Learning to Listen 09:30 Setting Boundaries & Simplifying Your Business 14:30 From Intern to CEO: Kelly's Agency Journey 16:30 The Strategies Behind Scaling a Digital Agency 21:30 Measuring Impact & Building Long-Term Client Relationships 24:00 Self-Advocacy: Making Your Contributions Visible 26:30 Why Sponsorship Matters for Career Advancement 29:30 Equipping Women to Become the Next Generation of Leaders 32:30 Interview Skills, Networking & Finding Your Next Job 36:30 The Inspiration Behind *Up* 40:30 Caregiving, Economic Barriers & Access to Opportunity 45:30 Living Your Values & Managing Your Time Intentionally 48:30 Taking Control of Your Financial Life 49:30 Where to Find *Up* & Equipped Women 50:30 Kelly's Goal to Impact One Million Women's Careers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if looking successful on the outside is actually masking burnout, disconnection, and overwhelm on the inside? Dr. Mini Rattu, psychologist, executive wellness coach, and nervous system expert, joins Kara Duffy to explore why so many high-achieving women are functioning at a high level while feeling depleted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Together they dive into nervous system regulation, “high-functioning freeze,” the invisible mental load women carry, and why state precedes strategy. Dr. Mini shares how understanding our patterns, listening to our bodies, and building self-trust can help us move from survival-driven success toward sustainable performance, confidence, and leadership. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mini_kaur/ WEBSITE: drmini.co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrattu/ YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@drminikaurrattu FACEBOOK: https://m.youtube.com/@drminikaurrattu 00:00 — Meet Dr. Mini Rattu 01:00 — Psychology, Yoga & Nervous System Regulation 03:00 — Bringing Yoga Into Healthcare 05:00 — Burnout & Organizational Stress 06:00 — When “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough 08:00 — Meeting Your Nervous System Where It’s At 09:00 — High-Functioning Freeze 11:00 — Why Women Normalize Anxiety & Stress 13:00 — Recognizing Your Body’s Early Warning Signals 15:00 — Over-Functioning, People-Pleasing & Stress 16:00 — Why State Precedes Strategy 18:00 — How Dr. Mini Found Her Path 20:00 — Perfectionism, Self-Sacrifice & Boundaries 22:00 — Can We Have Ambition Without Burnout? 23:00 — The Invisible Load Women Carry 26:00 — Inside the Unstuck Program 29:00 — Self-Trust & Getting Out of the Cycle of “More” 31:00 — Growth Edges Can Feel Like Anxiety 33:00 — Practicing What You Teach 34:00 — Movement, Mindfulness & Bodybuilding 35:00 — Rest, Recovery & Rethinking Your Calendar 37:00 — Stop Apologizing for Having Needs 39:00 — Sustainable Success Without Self-Abandonment 40:00 — Where to Find Dr. Mini Rattu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if success had less to do with what you achieve and more to do with how you feel about your life? Author and leadership coach Becca Pearce joins Kara Duffy to explore what it means to redefine success, let go of external expectations, and create a life that reflects what truly matters. After losing her job publicly and facing a brain tumor diagnosis, Becca began questioning everything she once believed about achievement, money, and career. Together, they explore the power of choosing yourself, identifying your values, and recognizing that you don't have to sacrifice your happiness or relationships to build a meaningful life. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: morebeccapearce.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapearce/ 00:00 Introduction to Becca Pearce  01:30 Redefining Success  02:40 You Don't Have to Achieve to Be Loved  04:00 The Cost of Career Ambition  05:40 Finding Fulfillment Outside of Work  07:40 Financial Freedom and Living Below Your Means  11:50 Losing a Job, Facing a Brain Tumor & Changing Priorities  14:40 Resisting the Pull of Corporate Success  15:50 Turning Life Lessons Into a Book  18:00 Logic, Emotion & Finding Your Zone of Genius  21:40 Why People Are Ready for Change  24:00 Choosing Yourself and Making Time for What Matters  26:30 The Power of Challenging Someone's Perspective  27:30 Teaching the Next Generation to Choose Themselves  30:50 Letting Go of Fear and Limiting Beliefs  32:00 Identifying Transferable Skills & Creating New Opportunities  33:30 Letting Go of Unnecessary Responsibilities  34:00 Speaking, Coaching & Redefining Success  35:20 Defining Your Values and Your Own Version of Success  37:20 Becca's Values Exercise  39:30 Delegation, Commitment & Valuing Your Time  41:20 Where to Find Becca Pearce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if sharing your story and knowledge could change someone’s life and create opportunities you never expected? Podcast Matchmaker, author, and PR expert Michelle Glogovac joins Kara Duffy to talk about thought leadership, networking, visibility, and why women need to stop waiting for permission to share what they know. Together, they explore how to balance multiple passions and projects, why “true balance” doesn’t really exist, how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed, and why showing up, even in small ways, can create meaningful change. Michelle also shares her journey from aviation and selling jet fuel to podcasting and PR, the power of building genuine relationships, and why every podcast appearance is an opportunity to create more content, connections, and impact. -------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT OUR GUEST: INSTA: @michelleglogovac   WEBSITE: https://themlgcollective.com TIKTOK: @thepodcastmatchmaker YOUTUBE: @thepodcastmatchmaker LINKEDIN: Michelle Glogovac SUBSTACK: @thepodcastmatchmaker The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Meet Michelle Glogovac 01:00 — Why Three Podcasts? 04:00 — Finding Balance in a Complicated World 09:00 — Why Women Need to Embrace Thought Leadership 13:00 — Shiny Objects, Goals & Finishing What You Start 18:00 — From Law to Aviation to PR & Podcasting 25:00 — Women, Health & Advocating for Yourself 30:00 — The Power of Networking & Building Community 35:00 — How to Maximize Every Podcast Appearance 37:00 — Sharing Your Story Can Change Someone’s Life 38:00 — Motherhood, Hope & the Next Generation 42:00 — Michelle’s Ask: Pay Attention & Show Up 43:00 — What’s Next for Michelle 44:00 — Who Is the Right Client for Michelle? 45:00 — Where to Find Michelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if trusting your intuition could change the way you build your business and your life? Chocolatier, entrepreneur, and alchemist Katrina Markoff joins Kara Duffy to explore the intersection of science, spirituality, sensory experience, and the power of following your inner knowing. Together, they talk about the courage to trust yourself, why so many of us give other people’s opinions too much authority, and how reconnecting with the wisdom of the body can help us make clearer decisions. Katrina shares her journey from studying chemistry and attending Le Cordon Bleu to creating a chocolate company rooted in biodynamic cacao, regenerative agriculture, neuroscience, and ritual. They also dive into abundance versus scarcity, knowing when it’s time to let go, the unexpected people who can open doors for us, and why sometimes the path forward begins with simply remembering who you already are. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @katrina.markoff   WEBSITE: violetflamechocolate.com INSTA: @violetflamechocolate 00:00 — Engineer Jordan’s Special Treat 01:00 — Meet Katrina Markoff 03:00 — The Science & Magic of Chocolate 05:00 — Where Courage Comes From 07:00 — Remembering Who You Were as a Kid 11:00 — Creating From Purpose, Not Awards 13:00 — The Wisdom of the Body 15:00 — Practicing Intuition in Everyday Life 17:00 — Knowing When It’s Time to Move On 19:00 — The Power of Chocolate Rituals 21:00 — Reclaiming Pleasure & Sensory Experience 23:00 — The Magic of Movement & New Places 26:00 — Motherhood, Travel & Following Your Nudges 28:00 — Biodynamic Cacao & Regenerative Agriculture 32:00 — Neuroscience, Sensory Perception & Presence 35:00 — Breaking Free From Fear-Based Systems 37:00 — Abundance vs. Scarcity 39:00 — Vulnerability, Community & Letting People Help 41:00 — The Unexpected People Who Open Doors 44:00 — Where to Find Katrina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the life you imagined for yourself doesn’t happen on the timeline, or in the order you expected? In this deeply personal episode of Powerful Ladies, Kara Duffy sits down with her dear friend and past guest Aleks Lason to talk about becoming a mom by choice, navigating a two-year IVF journey, and building a new chapter of her life without putting her ambition on hold. Kara opens up about why she kept her IVF journey private, the emotional and physical realities of multiple rounds of egg retrievals and embryo transfers, and the moment she had to grieve the family she thought she would have. She shares how choosing herself ultimately created more freedom—not just in motherhood, but in her businesses and her life. Six months into motherhood, Kara also gets candid about pregnancy, an emergency C-section, the realities of postpartum recovery, choosing a birth partner, building systems around a newborn, and learning when to let the plan change. Together, Kara and Aleks explore what it means to build a life that makes room for motherhood, entrepreneurship, creativity, friendship, and joy—without believing you have to compromise one for another. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @kara_duffy   WEBSITE: karaduffy.com 00:00 — Kara Has a Baby?! 01:00 — Becoming a Mom by Choice 03:00 — Why Kara Kept Her IVF Journey Private 05:00 — Choosing Motherhood Without Waiting for a Partner 08:00 — What the IVF Process Actually Looks Like 12:00 — Three Egg Retrievals, Two Embryo Transfers & the Emotional Toll 15:00 — Grieving the Family She Thought She’d Have 17:00 — When an Embryo Transfer Goes Wrong 22:00 — The Anxiety of IVF & “I’ll Believe It When I See It” 25:00 — Hearing Kaia’s Heartbeat 27:00 — Planning for Motherhood When You Can’t Plan Everything 30:00 — Pregnancy Changed Everything at Work 32:00 — Treating Motherhood Like a Project 34:00 — The Emergency C-Section 36:00 — The Scariest Experience of Kara’s Life 39:00 — Five Seconds With Her Baby 42:00 — Writing SOPs for Birth 44:00 — Choosing Andrew as Her Birth Partner 48:00 — How Kara Chose a Sperm Donor 51:00 — Getting Kaia a Passport at Three Months 52:00 — The Schedule Gene 55:00 — Is Raising a Baby Like Running a Business? 57:00 — Building a Life Without Expanded Resources 59:00 — “I Love Being a Mom, 1,000 Out of 10” 01:00:00 — Pumping, Mastitis & Learning to Trust Her Body 01:03:00 — “I Became a Mom to Be a Mom” 01:05:00 — What’s Next for Kara 01:06:00 — The Substack, Motherhood & Redefining “Less but Better” 01:13:00 — Naming Kaia-Roux 01:15:00 — Motherhood, Empathy & Letting Your Child Be Their Own Person 01:18:00 — Gratitude, Miracles & the Next Chapter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if justice didn’t always have to mean jail? White collar and defense lawyer Jessica Munk joins Kara Duffy to demystify white collar crime, discuss how people can unknowingly find themselves on the wrong side of the law, and explore why she believes rehabilitation should often take priority over lengthy prison sentences. Jessica shares her journey from public defense internships and prosecution to building her own boutique practice and serving on the Criminal Justice Act trial panel. Together, they explore over-incarceration, mandatory minimums, privilege, addiction, gang involvement, and the importance of seeing the person behind the crime. Jessica also opens up about how her faith, advocacy, motherhood, and legal career are deeply connected—and why she continues to fight for her clients one case at a time. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: www.wmgattorneys.com 00:00 — Meet Jessica Munk 02:00 — What Is White Collar Crime? 04:00 — When Business Gets Into the Gray Area 07:00 — The Surprising Nuances of Legal Ethics 09:00 — Are Most People Good? 13:00 — Why Jessica Chose Defense 16:00 — From Prosecutor to Defense Lawyer 18:00 — Over-Incarceration & the Punitive Justice System 20:00 — Mandatory Minimums & the First Step Act 22:00 — The Criminal Justice Act Trial Panel 24:00 — Gang Reform & Rehabilitation 27:00 — Privilege & Who Gets Caught in the System 30:00 — Justice Doesn’t Have to Equal Jail 32:00 — The Evolution of White Collar Crime 34:00 — Advocating for Clients Through Their Hardest Moments 35:00 — Career, Motherhood & Finding Balance 36:00 — What Makes a Powerful Lady? 37:00 — Faith, Christianity & Justice 41:00 — When Should You Hire a White Collar Lawyer? 42:00 — What to Do If a Federal Agent Comes Knocking 44:00 — Jessica’s Vision for Her Work 45:00 — Why Your Vote Matters 48:00 — Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if building generational wealth starts with something even more valuable: generational knowledge? Financial planner and entrepreneur Whitney Thompkins joins Kara Duffy to unpack why so many families have never been taught how money, insurance, trusts, and long-term financial planning actually work. Together, they explore how to protect what you build, prepare for retirement, plan for the unexpected, and create a legacy that gives the next generation a stronger place to start. Whitney shares why financial protection should come before wealth building, how women can take greater ownership of their financial futures, and why defining what truly matters to you may be the most important financial decision of all. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @yourfamilyyourlegacy    WEBSITE: https://www.yourfamilyyourlegacy.com/ --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 — Meet Whitney Thompkins & Your Family, Your Legacy 02:00 — Why Financial Education Is Missing From So Many Families 04:00 — Generational Wealth vs. Generational Knowledge 07:00 — Breaking Into a Financial Industry That Didn't Look Like Her 09:00 — Life Insurance: Term vs. Permanent Policies 11:00 — Why Millennials May Never Really “Retire” 13:00 — Redefining Retirement Around What You Value 15:00 — How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need? 17:00 — Planning for Your Family’s Future 19:00 — The Sandwich Generation & Protecting What You Build 21:00 — Why Protection Comes Before Wealth Building 23:00 — Trusts, Life Insurance & Protecting Your Assets 26:00 — How Starting Early Can Close the Wealth Gap 28:00 — Wills, Trusts & Keeping Assets Out of Probate 31:00 — How to Start Having Financial Conversations 32:00 — Turning Your Wishes for Your Parents Into Plans for Yourself 34:00 — Paying Things Off Before Retirement 37:00 — Talking to Your Family About Their Legacy 39:00 — Rethinking the American Dream 41:00 — Entrepreneurship, Freedom & the Value of Time 43:00 — Defining What Really Matters to You 44:00 — Whitney’s Request for Guidance, Stillness & Gratitude 46:00 — Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when life completely rewrites your plans? Former labor and delivery nurse Ashley Cameron never expected to become the founder of a nationally distributed frozen cookie dough company, but after her son Charlie was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, baking together became a source of healing that unexpectedly grew into Love and Cookies. Ashley joins Kara Duffy to share the remarkable journey from home baker to landing on shelves at H-E-B, Sprouts, and Costco, navigating the complexities of the frozen food industry, and building a business rooted in purpose rather than profit alone. Together they discuss balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, the importance of community and mentorship, leading with philanthropy, raising awareness for Kawasaki disease, and why powerful women raise powerful women. Ashley also shares how staying connected to your "why" can carry you through the hardest days of building a business. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @getloveandcookies  00:00 Welcome & Meet Ashley Cameron 02:00 Breaking into Retail & H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best 05:20 From Labor & Delivery Nurse to Entrepreneur 06:30 Charlie's Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis 08:20 Growing Love and Cookies During COVID 08:50 Balancing Business, Family & Motherhood 10:50 Marriage, Partnership & Navigating Crisis 12:00 Understanding Kawasaki Disease 15:20 Charlie's Recovery Journey 17:35 Nursing Skills That Changed Parenting 20:15 Trusting Your Instincts as a Parent 21:20 Entrepreneurship, Triage & Priorities 22:25 Advice to Her Younger Entrepreneurial Self 23:45 What Makes Women Powerful 25:40 Strong Women Raise Strong Women 27:35 Austin's Entrepreneurial Community 30:25 Choosing Where to Build Your Life 33:00 Family Values & Leadership 35:15 Why Purpose Matters More Than Cookies 39:40 Costco, Storytelling & Customer Connection 42:40 Where to Find Love and Cookies 44:00 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you continue pursuing your dreams while caring for the people who once cared for you? Podcast producer, host, comedian, and storyteller Anita Flores joins Kara Duffy for an honest conversation about building a creative career while navigating the realities of caring for aging parents. From breaking into podcasting with a Frasier fan podcast to producing shows for major networks like SiriusXM, Earwolf, Marvel, Stitcher, and Latino USA, Anita shares the lessons she's learned about taking chances, surviving layoffs, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them. Together they explore the hidden emotional and financial realities of caregiving, navigating dementia, advocating for loved ones, balancing ambition with burnout, the future of podcasting in the age of AI, and why community makes every difficult season a little less lonely. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @anitajewtina / @doctorhorrorpod / @cartalkerspod 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Meet Anita Flores 03:00 Discovering Podcasting 05:20 Starting a Frasier Podcast 06:10 Breaking into Podcast Production 07:30 Career Advice & Learning on the Job 08:45 Salary Negotiation & Confidence 11:50 Using Your Workplace Benefits 14:10 Becoming a Caregiver 17:20 Caring for Her Father with Dementia 20:00 Conservatorship & Navigating the System 23:00 The Hidden Financial Cost of Caregiving 26:00 Funeral Planning & End-of-Life Costs 30:20 Cultural Differences Around Aging Parents 34:00 Balancing Caregiving with Your Own Life 36:30 Why We Need Better Support for Caregivers 40:20 The State of Podcasting & AI 42:00 Layoffs, Acquisitions & Career Reinvention 47:00 Freelancing vs Corporate Careers 49:10 Life After Layoffs 50:10 Finding Confidence in Your Voice 51:20 Where to Find Anita 52:20 Filling Your Own Cup 54:20 IVF & Holding Onto Hope 57:00 The Joy of Podcasting 59:00 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it really take to build a sustainable creative career in today's music industry? Singer, songwriter, and Bad Bad Hats co-founder Kerry Alexander joins Kara Duffy for an honest conversation about creating a life in music without chasing superstardom. From touring the country in a minivan for a decade to running a band like a small business, Kerry shares the realities behind being a successful independent musician. Together they explore creativity, entrepreneurship, saying yes before you're ready, the importance of community, building a career alongside your partner, concert culture, and why kindness may be the greatest legacy an artist can leave behind. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. SUBSTACK: badbadhats.substack.com INSTA: @BadBadHats INSTA: @megasoundband 01:05 Color Theory, Album Artwork & Creative Inspiration 09:05 Meeting Chris & Starting Bad Bad Hats 13:25 Dreams vs. Reality of Being a Touring Musician 16:15 Song Placements, Streaming & Sync Licensing 23:05 Concert Culture & Audience Energy 31:20 The Reality of Making a Living in Music 40:05 Discovering Songwriting & Early Musical Influences 44:00 Running a Band Like a Business 47:20 Building Great Creative Partnerships 50:20 What Kerry Is Most Proud Of 52:50 Powerful Ladies & Female Leadership 55:05 Minneapolis, Community & Social Change 1:01:15 Where to Follow Kerry & What's Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start building the creative life that's already calling you? Podcast producer, host, comedian, storyteller, and creative coach (& Catfish) Tribble joins Kara Duffy for an inspiring conversation about designing a life rooted in purpose instead of expectation. Together they explore building an authentic creative career, why podcasting is so much more than hitting record, embracing intuition over perfection, and how courage, curiosity, and community can create opportunities that traditional career paths never could. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: https://www.tribbzthecool.com/ INSTA: @tribbzthecool | @asktribbel 00:00 Welcome to Tribble 02:15 The Story Behind the Name "Tribble" 05:30 Identity, Queerness & Owning Every Part of Yourself 10:00 Building a Career in Podcasting 13:00 The State of Podcasting Today 18:10 What Most People Don't Understand About Producing Podcasts 22:00 Great Conversations Require Great Preparation 24:00 Finding the Right Podcast Length 26:15 Designing a Life Around Creativity & Joy 31:00 Following Your Natural Gifts 34:00 Alignment, Intuition & Building an Authentic Business 36:00 Therapy, Values & Choosing Fun 38:00 Trusting Yourself as a Creative 40:00 The "Catfish" Philosophy 46:00 Claiming Your Identity Before You're Paid For It 50:00 Rapid Fire Questions 53:00 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the biggest problem with modern dating isn't finding people—it's finding genuine connection? Brittnee Barnes, CEO and Co-Founder of Vybes, joins Kara Duffy to discuss why today's dating apps leave so many people feeling exhausted and disconnected, and how she's building a platform that prioritizes chemistry, authenticity, and real human interaction over endless swiping. They explore Brittnee's leap from a successful career in consumer brands into tech entrepreneurship, why trusting your intuition is one of the greatest leadership skills you can develop, and how building a company has transformed the way she approaches dating, success, and fulfillment. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: https://vybes.co INSTA: @brittnee.barnes 00:00 Introduction to Brittnee Barnes & Vybes 01:00 Leaving Brand Building to Reinvent Dating 04:00 Why Modern Dating Apps Create Burnout 05:50 The Vibe Check Feature & Faster Chemistry 09:15 Building a Startup Without a Technical Background 12:00 Why Vybes Isn't Just for Gen Z 14:00 Curating a Better Dating Community 17:00 The Membership & Approval Process 19:00 How Building Vybes Changed Brittnee's Dating Life 20:30 Entrepreneurship, Fulfillment & Founder Reality 24:00 Trusting Your Intuition as a Founder 27:00 Advice to Her Younger Self 29:00 What Powerful Ladies Means to Brittnee 31:00 Daily Rituals & Avoiding Burnout 32:30 Growing Vybes & What's Next 35:00 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if taking back your power at work starts with knowing what you’re actually entitled to? Emily Mueller-Lennox, founder of 29 Weeks, joins Kara Duffy to unpack the complicated world of parental leave, workplace culture, and advocating for yourself through major life transitions. Together they explore why California’s parental leave benefits can be so difficult to navigate, how employees can become their own advocates, and what the US can learn from European approaches to work, rest, and humanity. Emily shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how becoming a parent reshaped the way she thinks about boundaries, leadership, and building a life that works around us - not against us. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: 29weeks.com 00:00 Introduction + Meet Emily Mueller-Lennox 02:00 Emily’s Career Journey + Creating 29 Weeks 05:00 Understanding California Parental Leave Benefits 07:00 Comparing Parental Leave in the US vs Europe 10:00 Workplace Culture, Humanity & Employee Expectations 17:00 Building Systems That Support Everyone 21:00 The Reality of Middle Class & Economic Pressure 25:00 Why Americans Feel Less Free Than They Think 28:00 How 29 Weeks Helps Parents Navigate Leave 31:00 Postpartum Mental Health + Advocating for Support 36:00 Employee Rights During Pregnancy & Leave 42:00 Learning to Advocate for Yourself 47:00 Work-Life Integration vs Separation 52:00 Building Human-Centered Teams 56:00 Parental Leave for Non-Birthing Parents 59:00 Why Businesses Need Sustainable Capacity 01:02:00 Losing Jobs, Finding Clarity & Building Something New 01:05:00 Redefining Career Paths & Success 01:09:00 Where to Find Emily + 29 Weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices