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The TrailblazeHersHow to Turn Frustration into Fortune: The FemTech Blueprint with Giovanna Forte“Dreams are plans—so get on with it.” – Giovanna ForteThis episode isn’t about bodily functions; it’s about turning overlooked frustrations into world-changing solutions. Giovanna Forte takes us on her journey from PR consultant to pioneering FemTech entrepreneur.It started with her GP brother raising patient frustration and a kitchen-sink prototype. What evolved is a patented, award-winning diagnostic device that has improved healthcare for over 10 million women.But this is more than a product story;Giovanna’s path is one of integrity and vision. She’s not just solving a medical problem; she’s c...2025-07-1727 min
The TrailblazeHersMotivator. Mother. Millionaire. Is Rest The Power Move behind success? with Deanna LaRueif we don’t reflect on who we’ve become, we miss the chance to enjoy the life we’ve worked for.” - Deanna LaRue" This episode is a must-listen if you're a high-achieving woman juggling business, family, and your next big idea, while quietly wondering, “When will it be enough?”Deanna LaRue, founder of TimeWise Financial and Boujee Boss Lady Coaching, joins us in unpacking the real story behind building a financially confident life. From managing millions to running six businesses, and being a wife, mother, and the go-to everything at home, Deanna gets radically ho...2025-07-0338 min
The TrailblazeHersThe Silent Killer of Success: Why High-Achieving Women Are Quietly Quitting Their Own Businesses“You didn’t build this business just to feel trapped in it.” - Brittany AndersonWhat if burnout isn't a flaw in your mindset, but a sign that your success needs redefining?Too many high-performing women are quietly crumbling under the weight of internal and external expectations. Brittany Anderson and Disha Solanki strip away the polish to speak candidly about what burnout actually looks like behind the scenes: from fantasizing about leaving it all behind to decision fatigue so intense it turns dinner into a full-blown crisis.Listeners can expect real talk with no fil...2025-06-1928 min
The TrailblazeHersWhy We Are Ditching The Pitch“Get to know yourself and how you want to show up, then do it.” - Disha SolankiBrittany and Disha share the small shifts that create big ripple effects: listening before pitching, showing up without a mask, and knowing where you feel in or out of alignment.This isn’t a how-to on networking. It’s a conversation on being human first.In this heartfelt episode, co-hosts Brittany Anderson and Disha Solanki reflect on their own story of connection, what started in a virtual mastermind breakout room has grown into a friendship, collaboration, and now...2025-05-2919 min
The TrailblazeHersMessy Middle Mom Guilt and Million Dollar Goals“The best priorities are set when you start with your values, not your to-do list.” - Brittany AndersonWhat if the real success isn’t balancing it all but knowing what to let go of?Brittany Anderson and Disha Solanki pull back the curtain on what it really means to be a woman building a business while raising a family and managing the unseen weight of expectations. Through personal stories, humor, and honest reflection, they unpack the emotional, mental, and physical toll of “doing it all,” and offer real-world shifts that prioritize presence over perfection, and progre...2025-05-1632 min
The TrailblazeHersBreaking the Taboos and Saving the Environment with Martha Silcott“This isn’t just a bag. It’s a movement.” — Martha SilcottWhat started as an awkward moment in a bathroom became Fab Little Bag—a simple, powerful solution now transforming how we talk about and manage periods.On this episode of The TrailblazeHers, we meet the creator of Fab Little Bag—a one-handed, eco-friendly disposal bag that’s disrupting period culture, creating opportunity for sport participation, reducing pollution, and restoring dignity.Martha’s turning embarrassment into empowerment and silence into real conversation.[03:04] The awkward moment that sparked a global mission[05:28] Why p...2025-05-0147 min
The TrailblazeHersFrom Impact to Income: Why Personal Branding Is No Longer Optional with Simone Erotokritou"Your brand is your legacy. It's time to build it with intention." - Simone Erotokritou.This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to stop playing small and build a personal brand that speaks to your mission, values, and vision for the future.How do you go from blending in to standing out in your industry? What’s the real power behind a personal brand—and how can women harness it to create lasting impact, income, and influence?Simone Erotokritou, internationally recognized personal brand strategist, creative director, and author of Monetize Your Message, join...2025-04-1729 min
The TrailblazeHersFrom Impact to Income: Why Personal Branding Is No Longer Optional with Simone Erotokritou"Your brand is your legacy. It's time to build it with intention." - Simone Erotokritou.This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to stop playing small and build a personal brand that speaks to your mission, values, and vision for the future.How do you go from blending in to standing out in your industry? What’s the real power behind a personal brand—and how can women harness it to create lasting impact, income, and influence?Simone Erotokritou, internationally recognized personal brand strategist, creative director, and author of Monetize Your Message, join...2025-04-1729 min
The TrailblazeHersLet’s Talk Money: Investing and Mindset Shifts for Wealth Building Women with Lisa Smith“Investing isn’t complicated. It’s just that nobody ever taught you how.” — Lisa SmithHow to get from working for money to making money and confidently build wealth? What mindset shifts are necessary to take control of your financial future? And how do you start? Lisa A. Smith, Founder of The Wealth Building Mastermind is on a mission to create a global movement of financially savvy female investors. In this episode of The TrailblazeHers, Lisa reveals how shifting your money mindset, simplifying investing, and embracing financial literacy can create lasting security and generation...2025-04-0328 min
The TrailblazeHersBalancing Business and Life: Lessons from a Global Entrepreneur with Elisabeth Lewis-Jones"Always be curious, never sit at the back, and always sit at the front."This quote “Never sit at the back" from Elisabeth Lewis-Jones, sums up the curiosity and resilience that have driven her success in building Liquid into a global communications agency.How do you grow a global business while staying true to your values and maintaining balance in life? Elisabeth Lewis-Jones, CEO and founder of Liquid, did just that when she began her journey in 2004 with just a phone, a laptop, and two young children in her mother’s garage. Join us t...2025-03-2042 min
The TrailblazeHersAmplify Your Brand | The Power of Your Story with Hayley Paige"A book isn’t just words on a page—it’s a legacy, a business tool, and a bridge to transformation."Hayley guides entrepreneurs through writing and publishing books that transform their businesses and legacies. Her passion for storytelling and business strategy is helping women worldwide take their brands to the next level.In this episode of The TrailblazeHers, Hayley shares her remarkable journey from a childhood dream of owning a publishing house to creating a thriving business that helps women share their stories and build their brands. Discover why books are powerful business assets, the bi...2025-03-0644 min
The TrailblazeHersThe Rebel Nutritionist: Healing Through Lifestyle Changes with Meryl Brandwein"We have one body to live in. If you don’t care for it, it will rebel against you."Meryl Brandwein, widely known as "The Rebel Nutritionist," is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Genetic Medicine Clinician with over 20 years of experience. After overcoming Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she dedicated her career to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness and founded the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition. As one of the few South Florida nutritionists certified in Genomics, Meryl applies a science-based, whole-foods approach to help her clients achieve lasting health.In this episode of The Trai...2025-02-2046 min
The TrailblazeHersThe Secret to Confidence No One Talks About with Ashley Garcia "Fitness is not just about how you look—it’s about reclaiming your confidence, your energy, and your power."This quote from Ashley Garcia reflects her mission to empower women to prioritize self-care, embrace discipline, and transform their lives through fitness.How do you create a life where you can be a devoted mom, pursue your ambitions, and prioritize self-love? Ashley Garcia, an IFBB Pro and mother of three, shares her remarkable journey from struggling with self-doubt to becoming a professional athlete and mentor, inspiring women everywhere to take charge of their lives.In t...2025-02-0625 min
The Sports DeliColleen Matsuhara - Former National Champion at UCLA and Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles SparksToday's podcast is brought to you by my Amazon shop, at:
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We're so honored to welcome on this 7th day of Pride Awareness Month and 16 days away from the 51st anniversary of Title IX, one of the most historical pioneers and trailblazeHERS of women's basketball not only on the West Coast, nationwide and worldwide but for Asians and Asian-Americans everywhere the pride of Sacramento, California, Colleen Matsuhara.
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Fitness in Color#05 Resilience Through Adversity w/ Claudia Thompson + TrailblazHers Run Co.On today’s episode we are using a different format. I originally planned to host Claudia Thompson to talk about her experiences as a Black woman running in and around Boston. As we did a pre-interview for an episode, I realized that I wanted to listen and learn without interjecting myself into the conversation. And so I felt that this episode should about Black women having this discussion while the rest of us listen. I invited my friends and Co-founders of TrailblazeHers Run Co, Lizzy Rock, Frances Ramirez, and Abeo Christa to join Claudia on this...2020-10-2559 min
The BizChix Podcast: Female Entrepreneurs | Women Small Business | Biz Chix408: [coaching] How to Get Unstuck with April CaldwellApril’s business is stalled. She has invested a lot of time and money in multiple courses and coaches. But she STILL needs more clients! April wants to know how to find more of her right-fit clients – clients who are willing to pay for her services. We talk about all of this and more on this on-air coaching episode…and my advice may surprise you. Join the BizChix Community Connect With April Caldwell: Website LinkedIn Email: hello@aprilcaldwell.me Other Links Mentioned: Professionally Obnoxious Podcast TrailBlazeHers Membership BizChix Episod...2020-02-2741 minThe BizChix Podcast: Female Entrepreneurs | Women Small Business | Biz Chix408: [coaching] How to Get Unstuck with April CaldwellApril’s business is stalled. She has invested a lot of time and money in multiple courses and coaches. But she STILL needs more clients! April wants to know how to find more of her right-fit clients – clients who are willing to pay for her services. We talk about all of this and more on this on-air coaching episode…and my advice may surprise you. Join the BizChix Community Connect With April Caldwell: Website LinkedIn Email: hello@aprilcaldwell.me Other Links Mentioned: Professionally Obnoxious Podcast TrailBlazeHers Membership BizChix Episod...2020-02-2741 min
Professionally ObnoxiousLocal Spotlight | Becca Porter | Owner of An Unlikely PearIn this episode, April gets tongue-tied as a fangirl when she chats with Becca about shoes and her business, An Unlikely Pear.
A Jacksonville native, Becca left her corporate career to pursue her dream in the shoe world. She talks about buying at market, shoe trends for 2020 and fast fashion.
She shares how she got started. How she picked her business name and some names that didn't make the cut. Why she chose an online store and her plans for the future.
The newest sponsor of TrailBlazeHers, she and April (a confessed shoe addict) are a great pair. Check out...2020-01-3028 min