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Susan Heartlight’s journey began as a single mother working three jobs when a social worker named Judy encouraged her to consider college. No one in Susan’s family had attended college, so higher education had never felt like part of her path. But when Judy told her, “Do it for your children,” Susan made the decision to apply. After beginning her studies with courses in dance and poetry, Susan met with a guidance counselor who helped her create a clearer career path. An aptitude test suggested she would be well suited for a career as a scientist, architect, or psychologist. Because of her love for people, she chose psychology. Determined to succeed, Susan took additional courses to strengthen her academic writing and improve her grades. Her leadership abilities soon emerged, and she was asked to serve as President of the Honor Society, where she helped raise more scholarship funding than her predecessors. Susan also volunteered at a battered women’s shelter, supporting women and children as they worked to escape violent situations and rebuild their lives. Her educational journey ultimately opened an unexpected door when she was recruited to attend the College of Notre Dame, marking another transformative chapter in her story. Special OfferOnly 20 available !!!$50 provides 30-minute personal session andAutographed Book: One Power For Good  Actions to Create Joy in Your Life!You may choose to purchase book on Amazon $25 or Kindle version $9.99One Hour Session $150   Two Hour Session $250  Three Hour Session $400https://susanheartlight.com/

What’s more valuable for your business: more followers or a community that actually cares? In this solo episode, Adriana Luna breaks down audience vs. community, why social media visibility and follower counts don’t always translate into business growth, and how brands and entrepreneurs can build stronger engagement, relationships, referrals, and real connection. Adriana also shares what she’s learning while building Brunch & Boss Up™ and why creators should stop focusing only on how many people see their content—and start asking who they actually connected with. 🥂 Brunch & Boss Up™https://www.brunchandbossup.com/ 🎙️ She Rises Studios Podcasthttps://www.sherisesstudios.com/srspodcast 🌐 She Rises Studioshttps://www.sherisesstudios.com/

Dr. Karen Smith is a chiropractor, emotional wellness and transformational coach, retreat creator, and founder of Healing Hearts and Bodies and Opulent Odyssey. She helps women reconnect with themselves emotionally, physically, and mentally so they can stop surviving and start truly living. Through healing, leadership, self-worth, nervous system wellness, and personal growth, her mission is to help women shed what no longer serves them, shape a life they love, and shine unapologetically. Dr. Karen believes every woman deserves the opportunity to heal deeply, live courageously, and fully embrace the life she was meant to live. Connect with Dr. Karen Smith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarensmithcoach Website: http://www.drkarensmithdc.com/ Email: [email protected]

Brianna Sylver is an innovation strategist, President of Sylver Consulting, and author of the bestselling and award-winning book Leading Through Free Fall: How Innovators Turn Turbulence into Trust. With 20+ years of expertise in Market Research, User Experience, and Strategy, Brianna helps leaders navigate uncertainty, align teams, and bridge the gap between great ideas and real-world execution. 🎁 Read Chapter 1 of Leading Through Free Fall:https://www.sylverconsulting.com/LTFF/chapter-1.html Connect with Brianna:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannasylverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannasylver_/

Laurie is a Medium, spiritual healer, intuitive guide, and transformational coach dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing. With over a decade of experience in the field, Laurie brings a unique blend of intuitive insights, spiritual wisdom, and compassionate support to her work. Through her workshops, courses, and one-on-one sessions, she guides clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom, releasing blockages, and aligning with their highest potential. Laurie's holistic approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit, fostering deep healing and transformation. Her mission is to inspire and support others in awakening to their true essence, reclaiming their power, and living authentically and purposefully.https://www.laurieparente.com/

Mary Bouras is a speaker, trainer, and former Chief of Protocol at Andrews Air Force Base, where she worked with world leaders, senior military officials, and high-profile events. After spending more than two decades navigating military life, international moves, career pivots, and personal challenges, she now helps professionals build the confidence, presence, and credibility to succeed in high-stakes moments. Through her speaking, training, and upcoming book, The Why Not Code, Mary teaches people how to stop holding themselves back and start stepping into opportunities with confidence.https://www.marybouras.com/

As a Social Entrepreneur and Advocate, Luminita (Lumi) Ispas bridges the divide between the education we receive and the financial reality we face. Because society cannot wait for school curriculums to catch up, Lumi offers an immediate, actionable solution: House Hacking. Through step-by-step frameworks and compelling storytelling, she teaches graduates how to bypass the housing trap, transforming everyday tenants into financially free wealth-builders. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lumi-ispas/

https://joypedersen.com/joy-pedersen/ Dr. Joy Pedersen is a spiritual healer, coach, author, speaker, and founder of Joy of Spirituality and Express Success LLC. A Doctor of Divinity, Licensed Spiritual Healer, and Certified Spiritual Health Coach, she helps individuals and businesses identify and clear hidden energetic, subconscious, and spiritual obstacles that can impact success, relationships, health, and overall well-being.Before entering the field of spiritual healing, Joy worked in television publicity at Paramount Studios and later built successful businesses of her own. Today, she combines practical life experience with decades of spiritual insight to help people achieve greater clarity, alignment, and fulfillment. Through private sessions, group programs, speaking engagements, books, podcasts, and online communities, Joy empowers others to reconnect with their inner wisdom and create lives they truly love.

https://www.fromcluttertoconfidence.com/ Alison Kero is an organizing expert, international best-selling author, and advocate for intentional living. For over 20 years, she has helped women declutter their homes, reduce overwhelm, and create healthier systems that support their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Her work goes beyond organization, focusing on helping female entrepreneurs create environments that bring more clarity, peace, confidence, and balance into everyday life.

Thomas Goddard is a Pattern Recognition Specialist, Trauma-Informed Coach, High Performance Coach, and founder of BetterIn3. As the author of The Addiction Loop and Five Seconds That Changed Everything, he helps leaders, founders, parents, and high achievers uncover the hidden behavioral patterns that fuel self-sabotage, burnout, and inconsistency. Through his Reliable Momentum Method, Thomas teaches that lasting transformation doesn't come from trying harder or building more habits. It begins by identifying and retraining the patterns operating beneath the surface. Drawing from his own journey through addiction, recovery, and personal transformation, Thomas now equips individuals and organizations with practical tools to create healthier habits, stronger relationships, and sustainable success. Connect with Thomas Goddard🌐 https://www.betterin3.com/📘 The Addiction Loop: Directing Your Dopamine📱 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-goddard/📘 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Thomas+Goddard+The+Addiction+Loop

Susan Tatem is the founder of Bright Path 4 Autism, a physical therapist, autism advocate, speaker, and author dedicated to helping families navigate the autism journey with confidence. Inspired by raising her autistic daughter, Susan combines her healthcare background with lived experience to empower parents through education, transition planning, and practical strategies that support independence and long-term success. Her mission is to break down stereotypes, champion neurodiversity, and help create brighter futures for autistic individuals and their families. https://www.brightpath4autism.org/

For decades, women have been told their symptoms are "just hormones," "just stress," or "all in their head." Dr. Somi Javaid is working to change that. In this episode, Hanna speaks with board-certified OB-GYN, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate Dr. Somi Javaid. She shares why so many women are overlooked by the healthcare system, what every woman should know about menopause and hormonal health, and why advocating for yourself could save your life. From breaking medical myths to building a company that transformed women's healthcare, this conversation is an eye-opening look at what needs to change and how women can take back control of their health.

After spending over 20 years in manufacturing, Tabitha Moore realized that a life that looked “successful” on paper didn’t feel fulfilling in her heart. She chose courage over comfort and stepped into her purpose — empowering women to believe in themselves, reconnect with their inner voice, and create joyful, meaningful lives. Today, she supports women in releasing overwhelm, embracing worthiness, and giving themselves permission to choose themselves so they can dream bigger, live fully, and lead from within.

Everyone celebrates entrepreneurship when the wins come. Few people talk about what it costs to get there. In this episode, Hanna Olivas and Adriana Luna have an honest conversation about the hidden side of building a business. They discuss burnout, financial pressure, leadership, family, health, self-doubt, criticism, and the sacrifices that often come with entrepreneurship. They also share the lessons they've learned while growing She Rises Studios—from making difficult decisions and leading a team to finding purpose, resilience, and long-term success. Whether you're starting your first business, leading a company, or navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, this episode offers practical insight into what it really takes to build something that lasts.

From helping launch TV Land to producing major entertainment events and documentaries—including Kings From Queens (the RUN-DMC documentary series), Cooking with Paris, the Garry Marshall documentary, and productions featuring everyone from Lady Gaga to Dick Van Dyke—Raquel Bruno has built an extraordinary career behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. As the founder and CEO of Drive Entertainment Group, she's spent more than two decades connecting talent with opportunity across television, film, live events, and digital media. Outside of production, she also brings her love of music to Twitch as DJ Aviva, spinning all-vinyl DJ sets for a growing online community on DJ Aviva's Twitch channel. In this episode, Raquel joins Adriana to share the journey that led her from MTV and Nickelodeon to launching her own production company. Together they discuss building a career through intuition, advocating for yourself, finding confidence in your worth, mentoring the next generation of creatives, and why creating opportunities for others has become one of the driving forces behind her work. Raquel also reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, staying grounded in a demanding industry, and the small, consistent actions that can lead to lasting success.