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Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeThe 5-Year-Old You Deserves Better: Healing Ambition with Iona HollowayWhat if the bravest thing you ever do… is stop pretending you're fine?
Meet Iona Holloway: bestselling author of Ghosts, magnetic keynote speaker, ex-Google high-achiever turned imperfection activist—and today’s guest on Fearless and Flawed. She’s not here to sugar-coat the struggle or sell you a “just be confident” script. Iona cracked herself open to stop shrinking. Now? She teaches others how to become the bravest version of themselves—not when they feel ready, but while they're still trembling.
From Scottish hockey fields...2025-06-0951 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeThe Confidence to Mix Passions and Break the MoldEver fallen in love with something so deeply that you rearranged your entire life around it? Today’s episode asks that very question—and offers a wildly refreshing answer, in a tiny porcelain cup.
Meet Sarika Sake: former United Nations gender advisor turned certified sake professional. She’s not your typical sommelier—she’s a soulful rebel on a mission to revive a 2,000-year-old sacred beverage and reimagine it as a bridge between self-care, culture, and fierce female independence.
Over one transformative sip of sake on a family trip to Japan, Sarika knew everything had changed. W...2025-06-0241 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeGhosted by Clients, Fueled by Dreams: The Freelance Grind with Annie WoodburyWhat if chasing the dream means choosing a different one altogether?
Annie Woodbury thought she’d be cutting movie trailers in L.A.—but instead, she’s editing wedding films in Florida and loving every second of it. In this episode, we meet a woman who redefined success on her own terms, built a thriving freelance career straight out of college, and discovered that contentment isn’t complacency—it’s a quiet kind of power.
We talk creative chaos, algorithm hustle, and what it really costs to be a woman in a creative industry tha...2025-05-2642 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeAI Can’t Read Between the Lines (But She Can): Cultural Nuance with Aida RamosWhat if the reason you feel stuck isn't because you're doing it wrong—but because you're doing it someone else's way?
Meet Aida Ramos: a quiet disruptor in a loud world and the founder of Thinking Side, where meaning is translated—not just words.
A sworn translator based in Madrid, Aida didn’t start her business out of confidence. She started it terrified—and did it anyway.
This episode peels back the perfectly filtered curtain on what it really takes to build a business when the voice in your...2025-05-1844 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeThe Novel Almost Lost, the Career Reinvented—A Plot Twist for Sion DaysonWhat if giving up on your dream was the very thing that made it come true?
Meet Sion Dayson—award-winning author, voiceover artist, and walking proof that surrender can be a superpower. From a rainy decade in Paris to the sun-drenched coast of Spain, Sion’s journey is packed with unexpected turns, a few publishing heartbreaks, and one very serendipitous mic check that sparked a whole new career.
In this episode, we dive into how Sion made the leap from novelist to voiceover pro, what it’s really like building a creative business abroad, and why sh...2025-05-1248 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeMusic, Movement & Multicultural Magic: How Julia Horne Built a Business by AccidentThat’s the question Julia Horne found herself asking—14 years after turning a nursery sing-along into one of the most joyful, multicultural early years programs in London.
She wasn’t trying to become an entrepreneur. She was a singer, a mum, and a volunteer with a knack for connecting through music. But one forgotten playlist (hello ADHD), a car full of reggae and calypso CDs, and a very enthusiastic group of toddlers later… Juma’s Journeys was born.
Fast-forward over a decade, and Julia’s cr...2025-05-0545 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeStrength, Self-Worth, and Squats: How Vanesa Nicolosi Built Grow StrongHerYou know those moments when burnout forces you to rethink everything—and you come out the other side stronger, fiercer, and doing squats like a boss?
That’s exactly how Vanesa Nicolosi turned a career crisis into Grow StrongHer, a bold fitness movement helping women reclaim their strength, energy, and confidence.
But this isn’t your typical “I fell into fitness” story. Vanesa’s journey took her from Argentina to Dubai to Spain, navigating high-stress jobs, a major injury, and a life-altering realization: movement isn’t just about the body—it’s about healing th...2025-04-2743 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeThe Power of Somatic Healing and Saying Yes to Your Soul – Gabrielle Thil’s StoryYou know those moments where everything shifts—not because of a grand plan, but because you finally said yes to yourself? That’s exactly how Gabrielle Thil went from IP lawyer and filmmaker… to walking 1,000 miles across Spain and becoming a spiritual somatic love coach.
Yep, you read that right. Gabrielle swapped courtrooms and camera sets for breathwork, energy healing, and helping women rebuild self-trust so they can attract the love they deeply deserve.
But this isn’t your typical “find your purpose” fairytale. It’s raw, radiant, and real. Gabrielle opens up about...2025-04-2136 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeFluent in Awkward: Navigating Culture Like a Pro with Csenge FazekasReady to decode the unspoken rules of global communication... and maybe finally understand what “we’ll see” really means?
Meet Csenge Fazekas, intercultural trainer and founder of Cultural Origami, who helps expats, teams, and curious humans navigate the glorious (and sometimes totally confusing) mess of culture clashes, communication breakdowns, and time zone tangles. From her Hungarian roots to life in Spain—with a stopover in multicultural Belgium—Csenge’s story is all about embracing difference, asking better questions, and learning how not to take thin...2025-04-1345 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeUS Bakes, Spanish Streets: How Susan Kellerman Built Tasty Cakes AbroadYou know those big, bold moves that start with a little nudge—and maybe a cupcake? That’s exactly how Susan Kellerman went from baking Christmas cookies in Madrid to running one of the city’s most beloved American-style dessert businesses: Tasty Cakes.
But this isn’t your average “follow your dream” story. Susan moved from the US to Spain, taught music full-time, and somehow ended up elbow-deep in frosting with a business that now serves Madrid’s expat crowd (and plenty of sweet-toothed locals too). She didn’t have a plan—just passion, grit, and...2025-04-0746 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeFamily Vacations, Minus the Stress and Meltdowns—Travel Tips from Brianna HawesIs planning a family vacation stressing you out before you’ve even booked the flights?
You’re not alone—and this episode of Fearless and Flawed is your permission slip to stop overwhelm-booking and start travel-planning with purpose.
Whether you're juggling school holidays, dietary restrictions, sensory needs, or just trying to keep everyone happy without losing your mind—this conversation is for you.
This week, we're joined by Brianna Hawes, a travel advisor who’s reimagining what family travel can look like: more adventure, less anxiety. As a mom, a certifie...2025-03-3046 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeThe Truth You’ve Been Avoiding Might Set You Free—with Elizabeth CarringtonWhat if the thing holding you back… is a truth you’re too scared to say out loud?
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Carrington—master certified coach and founder of the Life Attunement Coaching Method—for a conversation that’s part life story, part soul tune-up, and entirely unforgettable.
Elizabeth has been coaching for nearly 30 years (before it was even cool) and has helped high-achieving women stop hiding behind “having it all together” and start living in full alignment—with their voice, their power, and their wild, sacred truth.
Sh...2025-03-2446 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeBreathe, Sleep, Thrive: Small Changes with Big Impact – Featuring Renee MosierEver found yourself doomscrolling at 2 AM, knowing you should be asleep but somehow unable to put your phone down? Or feeling like you’re constantly running on empty—despite knowing all the “right” things you should be doing for your health?
In this episode of Fearless and Flawed, Renee Mosier, a wellness coach specializing in sleep, stress management, and recovery, breaks down why we sabotage our own well-being—and how to turn things around (without a complete lifestyle overhaul).
We dive into:
✨ The science of sleep—what’s ac...2025-03-1742 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeDesigning for Real Life: Psychology, Space, and the Power of Home with Anna CostaEver walk into a room and immediately feel off—or, on the flip side, totally at peace? That’s not an accident. Interior designer and psychology-of-space expert Anna Costa believes that the way we design our surroundings has a direct impact on how we think, feel, and function.
In this episode of Fearless and Flawed, Anna takes us on a journey from growing up in a one-room apartment in Russia (where "personal space" wasn’t a thing) to redefining what interior design should be—functional, livable, and made for real life (yes, even if your dining t...2025-03-1050 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeEngineering a Bold New Life: Sairan Aqwari on Ditching Plans & Owning ChangeaSome people follow a straight path. Sairan Aqwari? She carves her own.
From teaching engineering and leadership to working at the UN to becoming a certified coach, Sairan’s career is a masterclass in reinvention. But her story isn’t just about career shifts—it’s about having the courage to ask, "What else am I capable of?"
After years of excelling in technical fields, Sairan realized that being great at math and engineering wasn’t the limit of her skills. She had a...2025-03-0343 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeAll Set to Jet: Robin Brodsky’s Leap from Real Estate to Empowering Solo Female TravelersYou know that feeling—the one where life’s throwing curveballs, and you start wondering, Is this really it? For Robin Brodsky, that moment came while sitting in a Harvard job she hated, fantasizing about popping a tire just to skip the workday. (Relatable, right?)
But Robin’s story isn’t just about leaving a soul-crushing job—it’s about the power of reinvention. After being laid off twice (including on 9/11, while working at Logan Airport), battling toxic workplaces, and navigating a nightmare condo purchase that nearly derailed her sanity, Robin made a choice: She wasn’t going to let l...2025-02-2451 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeDon’t Hate Your Flaws—How to Turn Them Into Fuel with Michele JulianEver feel like self-care is just another chore on your never-ending to-do list? Same. That’s why this week on Fearless and Flawed, we’re hanging with Transformational Coach Michele Julian, whose first step to “waking up” involved a literal wake-up call—a motorcycle accident. (Spoiler: she survived, ditched the corporate sales gig, and dove headfirst into healing her own body and mind.)
If you’ve been hustling for that quick fix—like dropping five pounds only to gain six—Michele’s got news: There’s no 30-day solution for real change. Instead, she’s all about picking a card first t...2025-02-1747 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeBake It Till You Make It: Sarah Neal’s Journey from Idea to EmpireYou know that one idea—the one that pops into your head and refuses to leave? The one that makes you say, Wait… why doesn’t this exist already?
For Sarah Neal, it was simple: Why can’t a greeting card come with cake? And just like that, InstaCake Cards was born—because who wouldn’t want to rip open an envelope and find a party inside?
But here’s the thing: dreaming up a brilliant idea is the easy part. Turning it into an actual, functioning, money-making business? That’s where things get...2025-02-1058 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeLost in Transition? Madjeen Lorthe on Navigating Change Without Losing YourselfChange is inevitable, but transitions? Those are messy. And often, we’re so focused on the external steps—updating résumés, moving cities, starting over—that we forget about the internal journey happening beneath the surface.
Enter Madjeen Lorthe, a certified life and career transition coach with over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and mental health counseling. Madjeen helps women of color navigate life’s biggest shifts—career changes, leadership transitions, personal reinventions—with clarity, confidence, and intention.
In this episode, she shares her own deeply personal journey from nonprofit leadership to...2025-02-0347 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeBuilding a PR Empire One Story at a Time with Alessandra PollinaReady to amplify your voice? Meet Alessandra Pollina, the founder of Quotable Media Co., a PR agency dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs tell their stories and elevate their brands. What started with a simple desire to share meaningful stories has turned into a powerhouse agency that empowers women to be seen and heard in all the right places.
In this episode, Alessandra opens up about her journey—from college intern to PR agency owner—sharing the highs, the lessons learned, and the strategies that have fueled her success. Whether you’re new to PR or lookin...2025-01-271h 03
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeDesigning a Life of Positivity with Lisa SandsReady to embrace your own positivity? Meet Lisa Sands, the founder of Shop 2 to 5 Designs, an online boutique that combines fun, empowering messages with stylish apparel and accessories. What began as a simple need for uplifting fashion quickly evolved into a thriving business, all driven by Lisa’s contagious energy and passion for spreading positivity.
In this episode, Lisa shares her incredible journey—from being a shy kid to building a business that inspires others. We dive into her struggles, reinvention, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. With a heart full of opt...2025-01-201h 07
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeBeyond the Lens: How Tiffany Chapman Helps You See Your True BeautyReady to embrace the power of personal portraits? Meet Tiffany Chapman, a passionate portrait photographer who turned her love for capturing memories into a thriving business. With over 20 years of experience, Tiffany specializes in creating timeless portraits that make people feel seen, celebrated, and empowered. Whether it's a headshot for your career, a stunning portrait session, or a transformative boudoir experience, Tiffany’s mission is to help you see the beauty you may not always recognize in yourself.
In this episode, Tiffany shares her journey from working in IT to becoming a full-time photographer, the challenges of tr...2025-01-131h 03
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeForward is a Pace: How Small Steps Lead to Big WinsReady to feel unstoppable? Meet Adina O'Neill, a personal coach based in Massachusetts and the founder of Team B Real, who’s here to tell you that you are an athlete—yes, you! Whether you’re a working mom, a busy professional, or just someone who wants to move more, Adina’s got the secrets to unlocking your inner champion.
In this episode, Adina breaks it down: being an athlete isn’t about six-pack abs or running marathons in record time. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and most importantly—celebrating your victories, no matter how small. Whe...2025-01-061h 09
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeGin, Jammies & Big DreamsA Fearless and Flawed Holiday Bash
It’s that time of year again—grab your gin, throw on your comfiest jammies, and join Serena and Sara for a seasonal Gin and Jammies celebration!
In this festive episode, they look back at the Fearless and Flawed journey of 2024, sharing all the laughs, lessons, and surprises from the past year. From empowering women to overcoming their fears (with a little gin help), they discuss how showing up—imperfect and all—has been the key to their growth.
Expect a candid conversation, and a sneak peek into wha...2024-12-231h 11
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeThe Early Entrepreneurial SparkHold onto your hats, because in this episode of Fearless and Flawed, we’re chatting with Ashley Mason, the CEO and founder of Dash of Social!
From blogging her way through high school to leading a full-blown marketing agency, Ashley’s journey is full of hustle, heart, and some major boss moves.
She’s here to spill the tea on how she avoided burnout by learning to delegate like a pro, how she shifted from daily grind to CEO mindset, and how building a rockstar team gave her more time to focus on what’s next. If...2024-12-1644 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeSigns, Spirituality, and Second Chances with Cathy TalloneCathy Tallone didn’t just survive life’s curveballs—she turned them into her superpower. In this episode of Fearless and Flawed, Cathy shares her incredible journey of reinvention, from a carefree adventurer to a transformational coach living her best life in Costa Rica.
With a no-holds-barred approach to embracing life’s whispers (and sometimes shouts), Cathy’s story is proof that leaning into discomfort can lead to your most authentic, aligned self. From road trips and wine sales to spiritual awakenings and career pivots, her journey is as inspiring as it is relatable.
This episode un...2024-12-0857 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeHow a Stranger Changed EverythingColleen Norris didn’t just stumble into success—she built it, brick by solid, no-crack brick. In this episode of Fearless and Flawed, Colleen shares the jaw-dropping story of how one stranger’s advice turned her world upside down—in the best way possible. With a no-BS approach and her now-famous “No Crack” method, she’s proven that staying solid under pressure isn’t just a skill, it’s a superpower.
This episode dives into the magic of unexpected connections, the power of resilience, and why daring to trust a stranger could be the best business move you’ll ever make...2024-11-2959 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeFrom USSR to Vavavoom – Dina’s Story of Resilience and ArtistryDina Konovalov is the definition of fearless. From her roots in the former Soviet Union to building her bold photography empire in the U.S., Dina has never taken the easy road—and it shows in her work. She’s not just a photographer; she’s a storyteller who captures the kind of scroll-stopping, jaw-dropping images that make people say, “Wow.”
In this episode, Dina shares her incredible journey of finding her creative voice in high school, moving to the U.S. without speaking a word of English, and breaking through every challenge thrown her way. She talks abou...2024-11-2259 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeCrafting a Brighter Future, One Kit at a TimeIn this episode, we're diving into the brilliant mind of Sabre Mrkva, co-founder of Bright Stripes, and the creative powerhouse behind those craft kits that kids (and parents) can’t get enough of. Alongside her business partner Eric von Stein, Sabre set out to redefine kids’ crafts—no more cheap, throwaway projects. Instead, Bright Stripes delivers high-quality, skill-building DIY kits that bring kids back to hands-on creativity.
Sabre opens up about what it really took to get Bright Stripes off the ground, from early brainstorming sessions over breakfast to making the leap without looking back. Her vision? Kits t...2024-11-1547 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeHow Sandra's Tapas Centerpiece Is Serving Up a RevolutionSandra’s story is a testament to what happens when you mix passion, purpose, and a whole lot of persistence. She’s taken the humble serving dish and turned it into something iconic—a symbol of what can be achieved when you refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary.
Sandra’s serving centerpiece is like a greatest hits album—classic with a touch of the new. Inspired by traditional methods but given a modern flair, it’s a product that bridges the gap between past and present. And that’s no easy feat.
"My designs respec...2024-11-081h 14
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeFrom Diamond Dreams to Kid-Friendly Bling: Jackie Cohen’s Journey with Jack and JewelzIn this episode of Fearless and Flawed, Jackie Cohen takes us on a wild, inspiring ride through her journey from diamond district gemologist to founder of Jack and Jewelz—a jewelry line with purpose and a whole lot of heart. Think hypoallergenic, lead-free bling for young girls, teens, and adults that’s actually safe for sensitive skin (because who wants itchy ears?).
Jackie shares how her business started as a lockdown project inspired by her daughter’s battle with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and now? She’s taken it from trunk shows to national wholesale, all with a no-nonse...2024-11-0154 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeAccidental Entrepreneur: How a Series of Events Led Serena to Build a BusinessIn the latest episode of "Fearless and Flawed: Women in Charge," we explored the fascinating journey of Serena Reynolds, founder of Conceptiv. Serena's story began in the dot-com boom, a time of chaos and innovation. She navigated this period with a knack for problem-solving and a fearless approach to new challenges.
Serena's entrepreneurial journey truly began when she was made redundant from her job. Rather than seeing it as a setback, she viewed it as an opportunity. This pivot allowed her to choose her projects and clients, fostering a newfound sense of freedom and creativity.2024-10-2957 min
Fearless and Flawed: Women In ChargeFearless Beginnings: Sara Ferrer on Launching Zoey KokoWelcome to the first episode of Fearless and Flawed: Women in Charge. Sara shares her journey from working in a Boston-based spa to founding Zoey Koko, a skincare line for tweens. She reveals the challenges, lessons, and moments of doubt that shaped her path to success. This candid conversation underscores the importance of community, resilience, and taking that first step—even when you're scared.2024-10-2956 min