In this episode of Her Best Chapter, we're exploring what happens when women stop staying quiet and start telling the truth. Host Michelle Savage is joined by Sandy Stewart for a powerful, honest conversation about womanhood, silence, shame, and the role empathy plays in healing and leadership.
Sandy is a two-time bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Think Big, a coaching and training firm that helps businesses grow through strategic partnerships and referral ecosystems. A respected expert in sustainable business growth, she has spent years helping leaders scale with intention, clarity, and trust. She is also an author in the multi-author book Empathy Impact that publishes… TODAY!
Michelle and Sandy talk about how we learn what it means to be a woman long before puberty, how silence can quietly shape our health and relationships, and why honesty is often the first brave step toward real connection. Sandy also shares parts of her own story, including sobriety, self-advocacy, and the cost of not speaking up.
This episode is a reminder that silence is never neutral, vulnerability is not a weakness, and empathy is a powerful force in both life and business. If you've ever felt the weight of unspoken truths or wondered how honesty can change everything, this conversation will stay with you.
How lessons about womanhood begin earlier than we realize
Why silence can lead to isolation, stress, and health challenges
The connection between shame and secrecy
How honesty opens the door to empathy and healing
What vulnerability makes possible in relationships and leadership
Why empathy is a strategic advantage in business
How trust is built through open, courageous communication
The ripple effect of telling the truth, even when it feels scary
Sandy Stewart, Founder of Think Big
Read Sandy's chapter in Empathy Impact: https://www.amazon.com/dp/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-stewart-9534a/
https://www.instagram.com/thinkbigprogram/
https://www.youtube.com/@ReferralGrowthAcademy
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