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Anne-Sophie Reinhardt is a Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach who helps women break free from diet culture and embrace self-worth through food freedom and body trust. Having recovered from eating disorders, she offers coaching and programs that empower clients to live boldly and authentically. Anne-Sophie is also the Chief Operating Officer at Hill Marketing GmbH and hosts the Escape Diet Prison podcast. In this episode… Many women leaders strive for professional excellence while privately struggling with body image, self-worth, and burnout. With society constantly scrutinizing appearance and behavior, maintaining confidence and inner peace can feel impossible. How can women overcome societal pressures and cultivate authentic leadership fueled by self-love and resilience? Having overcome eating disorders and mental health setbacks, mind-body and leadership coach Anne-Sophie Reinhardt emphasizes the value of awareness, physical movement, and emotional honesty. She encourages women to stop harmful inner dialogue, set boundaries with negative influences, and reconnect with their bodies through joyful practices. By focusing on individual joy and dismantling internalized standards, women can reclaim their voices and lead with presence and purpose. In today's episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Anne-Sophie Reinhardt, certified mind-body eating coach, about re-defining self-worth in leadership through mind-body practices. Anne-Sophie talks about disrupting gossip culture, leading from intuition, and crafting a personal mantra.

Michelle Scribner is the CEO of Sum of All Numbers, a financial analysis and planning company specializing in bookkeeping and the Profit First methodology. With over 30 years of business experience, she is a Certified Mastery Level Profit First Professional, Pumpkin Plan Strategist, and Fix This Next Strategist. Michelle works with entrepreneurs to help them achieve greater profitability. In this episode… Entrepreneurs often launch their businesses with dreams of making an impact, building wealth, and enjoying freedom, but the reality is often far messier. Between cash flow crises, unpredictable risks, and the emotional toll of leadership, many struggle to balance profitability with purpose. How can business owners align their finances with their values to create sustainable companies? Profit First professional Michelle Scribner maintains that professionals must understand the numbers and behaviors behind financial management. She advises entrepreneurs to implement proactive cash flow strategies, tailor financial plans to their risk tolerance, and set clear boundaries on spending and saving. By focusing on client relationships, aligning team values, and embracing constant improvement, you can turn financial chaos into stability and growth. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston sits down with Michelle Scribner, CEO of Sum of All Numbers, to discuss leveraging a Profit First mindset for long-term growth. Michelle talks about the role of risk tolerance in finance strategies, the importance of servant leadership, and her cash flow management training.

Dia Bondi is the Founder, Communications Coach, and Advisor at Dia Bondi Communications, where she works with senior leaders, founders, and other professionals to help them identify and lead with their voice. With over 20 years of experience as a leadership communications coach, she has worked with world-class brands like Intel, Mozilla, Dropbox, and Salesforce. Dia helped Rio de Janeiro secure the 2016 Summer Olympics and has coached world leaders at United Nations gatherings. She is also the author of Ask Like An Auctioneer, which aims to empower one million women to ask for more and get it. In this episode… Many women professionals struggle with asking for what they truly want, often fearing rejection, seeming too aggressive, or being seen as "not worth it." This hesitation limits earning potential and stifles personal and professional growth. If making bold requests feels intimidating or unrealistic, how can leaders and entrepreneurs shift their mindset to embrace their value and move confidently toward their goals? According to communications expert and auctioneer Dia Bondi, the key lies in understanding the difference between value and worth and designing requests that challenge your comfort zone. By leveraging the "zone of freaking out" (ZOFO) concept, women can view fear as a sign of stepping into new potential. Dia suggests creating a clear "ask plan," which includes setting a tangible goal, identifying bold moves to reach it, and preparing for rejection as an obstacle rather than a failure. By separating your worth from the outcomes of an ask, you can make substantial requests to receive more. In this week's episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Dia Bondi, the Founder, Communications Coach, and Advisor at Dia Bondi Communications, about how to make requests to achieve your goals. Dia discusses the difference between price and worth, her core belief, and leadership lessons learned from auctioneering.

Daisy Auger-Dominguez is a global Chief People Officer, keynote speaker, and author of Burnt Out to Lit Up and Inclusion Revolution. Currently leading people strategy at Digital Asset, a high-growth fintech, she has shaped culture at Google, Disney, Moody's, and VICE. A TEDx speaker and contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, Daisy helps leaders and organizations build the clarity, steadiness, and systems to lead what's next without burning out in the process. In this episode… Burnout is an all-too-familiar experience in the workplace, especially for leaders balancing people management with high performance. As professional demands grow and organizational culture lags behind, how can leaders sustain their energy, lead with purpose, and inspire their teams without losing themselves in the process? Workplace strategist and leadership expert Daisy Auger-Domínguez has developed strategies for conquering burnout and leading with intention. To sustain energy and inspire others, she recommends beginning with self-awareness by using the Japanese ikigai framework to connect your strengths and passions with team needs and payment structures. Leaders can also set clear boundaries, reshape harmful narratives, and use scripted, compassionate conversations to address tension within teams.  In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Founder and CEO of Auger-Domínguez Ventures, about creating sustainable leadership while avoiding burnout. Daisy explains how to dismantle racial bias and discrimination in the workplace, the role of storytelling and culture in leadership, and how to reignite your passion.

Miren Oca is the Director of Ocaquatics Swim School, a mission-driven organization and Certified B Corporation. Ocaquatics focuses on water safety, community impact, and environmental responsibility, including carbon neutrality and support for clean water initiatives. Miren is also the Founder of Ripples of Impact, a nonprofit offering resources for personal and environmental resilience. She has been inducted into the US Swim School Association Hall of Fame and recognized in Forbes for using business as a force for good. In this episode… Running a business with heart can feel like an uphill battle, especially when profitability seems at odds with purpose. Many entrepreneurs wonder how to lead with values, uplift their team, and still build a thriving enterprise. How can you grow a mission-driven company that puts people and the planet first without sacrificing success? As a leadership-focused entrepreneur and social impact advocate, Miren Oca has built a values-based organization from the ground up. She emphasizes aligning business operations with purpose, which has allowed her to obtain a B Corp certification, transition to employee ownership, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset through financial literacy and internal growth. Entrepreneurs can also leverage peer groups and community support to foster mission-driven growth. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston sits down with Miren Oca, the Director of Ocaquatics Swim School, to discuss building a business that saves lives and empowers employees. Miren shares how she transitioned her company's focus, her employee-owned business structure, and how she launched her nonprofit to expand community impact.

Vicky Oliver is an award-winning author of six books on career development, business etiquette, and office politics. She is also the Non-fiction and Art Editor for LIT Magazine, The New School journal for the MFA program. Vicky's career advice has been featured in over 900 media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Esquire. In this episode… Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that can be difficult to define and even harder to confront, especially for women. Teasing disguised as humor, passive-aggressive comments, or public callouts can chip away at a person's confidence and job satisfaction. How can professionals take back their power in environments where subtle harassment is tolerated or ignored? To identify and address bullying without jeopardizing your professional reputation, award-winning author on business etiquette Vicky Oliver suggests documenting incidents privately and expressing concerns calmly. Women can also partner with allies and track personal achievements to protect themselves from being labeled as the instigator. If the situation escalates, Vicky recommends a tiered approach: address the bully directly, then seek support from allies, and finally consider involving HR if the incidents don't resolve. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews bestselling author Vicky Oliver about reclaiming power from workplace bullies. Vicky shares how to document inappropriate behavior, respond with professionalism, and protect your workplace reputation.

Michelle Arpin Begina is the Founder of MichelleAB, where she empowers professional women to gain financial freedom. She is also the Senior Partner and Managing Director at Snowden Lane Partners, an independent wealth advisory firm. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Michelle has over 20 years of experience in financial literacy. In this episode… Women strive to maximize their careers, relationships, and health, but struggle to manage their finances. Despite having advisors and resources, many still feel insecure or avoidant around financial decisions. Why are conversations around money so uncomfortable, and how can women break this barrier? According to financial advisor and therapist Michelle Arpin Begina, our earliest money experiences and unconscious emotional patterns shape our financial perspectives as adults. She explains the importance of identifying emotional triggers and embedded beliefs surrounding money that influence decision-making. Security, freedom, power, and love often drive financial behaviors, so Michelle encourages women to reflect on their first money conversations and explore how these narratives influence them.  In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Michelle Arpin Begina, Founder of MichelleAB, about how past experiences shape financial decisions. Michelle talks about financial déjà vu, the four emotional motivations behind money behavior, and the role of vulnerability in building financial confidence.

Veronica Karas is the Principal of CAPTRUST, a financial advisory where she provides comprehensive financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals and small businesses. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Financial Planner™, she specializes in areas such as estate planning, retirement planning, tax strategies, and insurance. Veronica is also the author of the Money Matters book series, which enhances financial literacy. Beyond her professional endeavors, she serves as the Co-president of the CAPTRUST Community Foundation.  In this episode… When it comes to managing finances, many women feel overwhelmed and disconnected. With outdated systems, unequal pay, and societal norms that often leave them out of financial conversations, financial literacy can feel like a foreign language. How can you take control of your financial future? Financial literacy advocate Veronica Karas maintains that financial literacy isn't just for experts; it's essential for everyone. Women can understand money by acknowledging that they are capable of learning financial concepts despite historical and societal conditioning that convinces them otherwise. Veronica encourages women to leverage online resources and meet with Certified Financial Planners for personalized guidance. In today's episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston meets with Veronica Karas, the Principal of CAPTRUST, to talk about how she empowers women through financial literacy. Veronica discusses the long-term impacts of financial planning, how she expands financial literacy in schools, and what she learned launching her financial planning career during the 2008 recession.

Kamila Gornia is the Founder, CEO, and Business Coach at Heart Behind Hustle, where she helps small businesses, personal brands, coaches, and course creators build, grow, and scale their companies. She is also the CEO and Corporate Trainer at Accelerated Impact Online, which helps corporate teams improve the productivity, systems, and results of their online marketing campaigns. Since 2014, Kamila has assisted over 25,000 entrepreneurs, contributing to more than $2 million in revenue. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and The Huffington Post. In this episode… When launching an online business, the constant demand for sales calls, social media engagement, and client outreach can be overwhelming. How can business owners create a sustainable, scalable model that generates revenue? Business coach Kamila Gornia has built automated, evergreen sales systems that free up entrepreneurs' time while increasing revenue. She emphasizes shifting from an employee mindset to a CEO mindset, focusing on transparent sales psychology, and leveraging automation to attract the right clients. Kamila advises entrepreneurs to refine their messaging, clearly communicate their unique approach, and implement systems that allow their business to run smoothly without constant manual input. In this week's episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Kamila Gornia, the Founder, CEO, and Business Coach at Heart Behind Hustle, about launching an online coaching business. Kamila discusses her proprietary approach to sales, how coaches can overcome imposter syndrome, and her early experience with online marketing at 12 years old.

Lori Mazan is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Coaching Officer of Sounding Board, a leadership development firm offering a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development. With over 25 years of executive coaching experience, she has provided tens of thousands of coaching sessions to top leaders, including Fortune 100 CEOs and venture-backed startup executives. Lori is among the first 250 coaches globally to be certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is also the author of Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders, which explores innovative approaches to leadership development.  In this episode… Many women leaders struggle with adapting to change, inspiring their teams, and making confident decisions in high-stakes environments. With evolving leadership expectations, how can executives and entrepreneurs develop the skills to thrive in today's fast-moving world? Executive coach Lori Mazan emphasizes the role of coaching in developing dynamic leaders. Coaching allows leaders to clarify their desires, develop resilience and adaptability, and challenge binary thinking. Through power matching — a technique for asserting presence in leadership interactions without overpowering or backing down — leaders can navigate complex workplace dynamics with confidence. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Lori Mazan, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Coaching Officer at Sounding Board, about leadership development. Lori explains why women leaders must embrace risk-taking, how to secure venture capital through persistence, and the importance of shifting your mindset.

Emily Blumenthal, known as the "Handbag Fairy Godmother," is the author of Handbag Designer 101, a comprehensive guide for aspiring designers. She also founded the Independent Handbag Designer Awards to spotlight emerging talent and hosts the Handbag Designer 101 podcast, which showcases the stories behind iconic handbag brands. Emily is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Technology. In this episode… Many women entrepreneurs struggle with scaling their businesses, often finding themselves stuck between growth and control. They are conditioned to take on too much, fearing delegation might dilute their brand or message. How can female founders shift from managing every detail to building sustainable, scalable businesses? Handbag industry expert and entrepreneur Emily Blumenthal has developed the CASM framework — customer, agony, solution, and monetization — to validate business ideas before investing resources. This methodology, combined with persistence, allowed Emily to land her products on Sex and the City and QVC. She encourages female entrepreneurs to embrace delegation, reframe failure as a stepping stone to success, and develop clear strategies for long-term growth.  In today's episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Emily Blumenthal, the author of Handbag Designer 101, about her entrepreneurial insights. She talks about empowering young girls through early entrepreneurship, the skill sets she leveraged to launch her business, and the origins of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards.

Dena Enos is the Founder and CEO of StrongHouse, a strategic marketing consulting firm that transforms organizational growth and talent development. With over 15 years of senior leadership experience, she has led global teams in customer acquisition, brand marketing, and analytics, having served as Vice President of Traffic Acquisition and Revenue Management at TripAdvisor and CMO at Hopper. Dena was also part of the original startup teams for OneTime and VirtualTourist, both acquired by Expedia in 2008.  In this episode… Many professionals struggle to balance their career ambitions with a deeper sense of purpose, often feeling disconnected from the impact they want to make. How can women entrepreneurs create a business model that aligns with their personal values? Marketing expert Dena Enos built a mission-driven business that bridges her professional expertise with her passion for social impact. She advises leveraging your existing skills to make a broader impact and maintaining authenticity and empathy in your marketing efforts. Through optimized marketing, businesses can focus on specific channels and create authentic and empathetic messaging to build trust and foster genuine connections.  Tune in to this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston chats with Dena Enos, the Founder and CEO of StrongHouse, about aligning personal and professional endeavors. Dena discusses the importance of values-based leadership, strategies for optimizing marketing efforts, and how resilience shaped her entrepreneurial journey.

Sena Wheeler is the Co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan fish to consumers' doors. Specializing in quantifying omega-3s in fish and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality, she is passionate about sustainability and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish. Sena has preserved a five-generation-long family fishing legacy.  In this episode… Entrepreneurs often face the challenge of standing out in a competitive market, building customer trust, and maintaining a work-life balance. For those in traditional industries, adapting to modern business models while preserving authenticity can be a struggle. How can you leverage sustainability and best practices to compete in your industry? Food science and nutrition expert Sena Wheeler tackles these challenges by drawing from her fishing heritage to build a thriving DTC seafood company. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistency during growth by building an email list to communicate regularly with customers. Sena also highlights the importance of sustainability in business practices and operations to ensure long-term growth. By leveraging her industry knowledge, focusing on transparency, and using efficient content strategies, she has built a niche business while maintaining flexibility for her family. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Sena Wheeler, the Co-founder of Sena Sea, joins Andrea Heuston to discuss how she turned a family fishing legacy into a modern, sustainable business. Sena shares how storytelling strengthens customer relationships, the impact of subscription services on retention, and the lessons she learned from growing up in a multi-generational fishing family.

Mara Smith is the Founder of Inspiro Tequila, a women-owned- and led clean, additive-free tequila brand. A former attorney and corporate strategist, she began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago before joining the corporate strategy team at McDonald's. Mara launched Inspiro Tequila to bring more female perspectives into the spirits industry.  In this episode… Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in breaking into male-dominated industries, but by amplifying their voices and championing each other, they can redefine entire markets. How can you foster systemic change to elevate opportunities for women? Mara Smith, a former corporate attorney and strategist, founded Inspiro Tequila to disrupt the spirits industry by bringing more female voices to the forefront. Recognizing that women were a major segment of tequila consumers yet largely ignored by existing brands, she created a premium, additive-free tequila that speaks directly to them. Through initiatives like the Purple Bicycle Project and the Inspiro Connectors Collective, Mara uplifts female entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, funding, and community-building opportunities to support their journeys. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Mara Smith, the Founder of Inspiro Tequila, joins Andrea Heuston to discuss how she elevates women's voices in the spirits industry. She shares her experience re-entering the workforce after 16 years, the challenges of launching a brand in a male-dominated space, and how to become a B Corp.

Kathy Andrews is the Founder and Managing Director of Cinga Leadership & Learning Inc., a boutique leadership consultancy. With over 20 years of experience as a people and culture strategist, executive coach, and master facilitator across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, she specializes in aligning business strategy and culture through high-impact leadership programs. Before Cinga Leadership, Kathy held various senior HR and leadership development positions at several global organizations. She also hosts For Leaders By Leaders, a podcast featuring global thought leaders and executives.  In this episode… Creating an inclusive workplace requires more than just hiring diverse talent; it demands a culture where every employee feels heard, valued, and empowered. When leaders foster psychological safety and open communication, they create an environment where diverse perspectives lead to stronger decision-making and innovation. How can organizations shape their cultures to eliminate bias and create lasting inclusion? Leadership expert Kathy Andrews encourages leaders to make calculated hiring and promotion decisions. Unconscious biases often occur in rushed choices, so leaders must challenge their initial assumptions and seek diverse input. Additionally, storytelling is an influential leadership tool, as authentic narratives can allow leaders to communicate their values, build trust, and inspire action. By weaving personal and organizational stories into their leadership approach, executives can foster deeper connections with their teams and reinforce inclusive practices.  Tune in to the latest episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show as Andrea Heuston welcomes Kathy Andrews, the Founder and Managing Director of Cinga Leadership & Learning Inc., to talk about fostering inclusive leadership. Kathy shares how to build psychological safety within teams, her sustainable organizational talent strategy, and how to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy conflict in leadership.