Shows
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBe Audacious with Dionne Joyner-WeemsSHOW NOTES Transcript Bio Dionne Joyner-Weems is an extraordinary global brand builder, dynamic storyteller, and passionate changemaker who has garnered a reputation for her unparalleled energy and ability to turn challenges into solutions and moments into movements across industries. She is the Chief Energy Officer of Audacity Group LLC, a global brand and marketing agency dedicated to storytelling for social impact, and the founder of #MyBmore Project, a social enterprise and movement amplifying authentic Baltimore voices to inspire change and connection. A proud Baltimore native, Dionne recently published her new book, That Part! What Some Kno...
2025-11-0445 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmNavigating the Mental Health Pressure Cooker with Dr. Toni Boulware StackhouseSHOW NOTES Transcript About Dr. Toni Boulware Stackhouse & Life Matters Wellness With over 25 years of trauma-focused community experience and two Maryland locations, Dr. Stackhouse is a leading advocate for equitable mental health care. Learn more at Lifematterswellness.com Contact Life Matters Wellness 66 Painters Mill Rd., Suite #204 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Phone: 410-650-9919 Email: matters4life@gmail.com Website: https://www.lifematterswellness.com/
2025-10-2855 min
2025-10-2133 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBresilience with Jan PercivalSHOW NOTES Transcript AND Jan Percival's bio+social media links
2025-10-0752 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmFrom Bold Vision to Bold Action: A Conversation with Tracy ImmSHOW NOTES Episode Transcript
2025-07-2934 min![[ENTER THE MULTIVERSE]](https://media.podserve.fm/media/user_4594/logos/ENTER_THE_MULTIVERSE_0101_7MPryNt.jpg)
[ENTER THE MULTIVERSE][0013.]Oh that's right.
Lorne Michaels doesn't sound like Austin Powers—
He sounds like Dr. Evil.
Dead wringer.
I don't know how I could mess that up.
The Mike Meyers part?
Was he both of them!
I don't know— was he??
Jesus ChristS
This is all your fault, Seth Meyers.
Are you— a cinephile?
Oh yeah. Of course. I love...
2025-07-121h 13
{ENTER THE MULTIVERSE: THE LEGEND CONTINUES}[0013.]Oh that's right.
Lorne Michaels doesn't sound like Austin Powers—
He sounds like Dr. Evil.
Dead wringer.
I don't know how I could mess that up.
The Mike Meyers part?
Was he both of them!
I don't know— was he??
Jesus ChristS
This is all your fault, Seth Meyers.
Are you— a cinephile?
Oh yeah. Of course. I love...
2025-07-121h 13
2025-07-0153 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmIt's A Calling with Dr. Toni DraperShow Notes Show Transcript Dr. Toni Draper's Bio CEO and Publisher, The AFRO-American Newspapers Dr. Frances Murphy Draper is CEO and Publisher of The AFRO-American Newspapers, the nation's longest-running Black-owned family newspaper. A fourth-generation publisher from Baltimore, she continues the legacy of founder John H. Murphy Sr. She holds degrees from Morgan State University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland, and United Theological Seminary. A former pastor for over 20 years, she now leads The AFRO's digital expansion, including the AFRO Digital Billboard Network and Afro...
2025-07-0150 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDo Good Work with Kimberly PrescottShow Notes Episode transcript Kimberly Prescott is the founder and President of Prescott HR, Inc. Prescott HR is an outsourced Human Resources firm that provides ongoing strategic and tactical HR support to small- to mid-sized businesses. Her primary area of expertise is Human Resources/Employment Law Compliance and Employee Relations. She brings over 20 years of progressive corporate HR leadership experience with firms such as Giant Food, Whole Foods and Allegis Group (TEKsystems and Aerotek). She has earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources...
2025-07-0139 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBailey's Heart and Soul with Patrice BullockShow Notes Episode transcript Bio: Patrice Bullock is the Executive Director of Bailey's Heart and Soul Foundation, an organization she founded following the untimely passing of her 16-year-old son, Bailey, from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in May 2021. Bailey was a vibrant athlete involved in football, basketball, and track. His unexpected death highlighted the critical need for immediate response measures during cardiac emergencies. instagram.com+2wmar2news.com+2baltimoretimes-online.com+2baltimoretimes-online.com+2baileysheartandsoul.org+2wmar2news.com+2 In her role, Patrice has been instrumental in raising awareness about SCA and advocating for widespread CPR and auto...
2025-06-2446 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmThe Universe Will Conspire with Christina RoysterSHOW NOTES Episode Transcript Christina Royster's bio
2025-06-1853 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBeing the First with Bianca WiseShow Notes Episode transcript Bianca Wise's Bio
2025-06-1747 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBridge the Divide with Dr. Erin WatleyShow Notes Episode transcript Website https://www.intersectconsultllc.com/ Bio: Dr. Erin Watley is a teacher and facilitator whose work focuses on highlighting accessible ways to disrupt systems of oppression, encouraging intercultural dialogue, and practicing community building. Dr. Watley is an Associate Professor in the Communication & Cinema department at McDaniel College. She is also the owner of Intersect Consulting LLC, through which she does DEIJ workshops, evaluation, and media curation for organizations outside of academia. Intersect Consulting More traditional DEIJ consulting often comes in the form of theory heavy presentations, assessments, standar...
2025-06-1056 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmAlign with Your True Self with Giselle ClimpsonSHOW NOTES Episode transcript Bio Giselle W. Climpson is a Consultant, Digital Creator & Founder of Giselle Avenue, a dynamic media brand shaping the future of storytelling, digital innovation, and empowerment. With over a decade in the industry, she is a media trailblazer, amplifying voices and crafting narratives that inspire impact. Rooted in honoring the magic of Divine Feminine Energy, she leads with creativity, authenticity, and purpose—helping brands and individuals find their voice, and be heard. Giselle's Social Media Instagram: @GoddessGiselle_ - https://www.instagram.com/goddessgiselle_/?hl=en LinkedIn: Gisel...
2025-06-0342 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDo Your Most Sacred Work with Amanda Littlejohn MillerShow Notes Episode transcript Bio: Amanda Miller Littlejohn is a nationally recognized executive coach, journalist, mental health advocate, and thought leader in personal branding and leadership development. As the founder of Package Your Genius Academy, Amanda has spent over a decade helping high achievers uncover their purpose and amplify their visibility. Amanda's newest book, The Rest Revolution: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm and Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm, offers timely insights into the importance of rest, renewal, and resilience in today's fast-paced world. Amanda Miller Littlejohn Journalist and Contributing Columnist www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com
2025-05-2844 min
2025-05-2705 min
Minding My Damn BusinessOwning Your Story: Leadership, Authenticity, and the Power of MindsetIn this episode, Host Bianca Wise sits down with Tracy Imm., the "Fairy Godmother of Storytelling and Communications," to explore how storytelling can transform leadership, personal branding, and business success. Tracy shares her powerful journey from overcoming a traumatic childhood event to becoming a thought leader in corporate culture and personal development.They dive into the importance of authenticity, the role of mindset in achieving goals, and practical steps for scaling your business by focusing on solving real-world problems. Whether you're a seasoned leader, an entrepreneur, or aspiring to step into your greatness, this episode is packed...
2024-12-1648 min
Ready Set ReikiEpisode #71 Healing and Gratitude: Patricia"Patty” Lane’s Inspiring Transformation with Mystical ReikiWhat if you could transform a life-altering stroke into a journey of spiritual awakening and healing? Join us as we sit down with Patricia "Patty” Ladale Lane, a remarkable spiritual teacher and Reiki master, who turned her challenges into profound opportunities for growth and empowerment. At age 53, Patty faced severe health issues, a difficult divorce, and the rekindling of an old flame. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of resilience and the mystical experiences that guided her path.Patti takes us through the transformative power of gratitude, intuition, and the divine love energy of Reiki. She...
2024-06-091h 01
Momentum AccountabilityWhen You've ChangedTracy Imm is a teacher, writer, and inspirational coach. She helps professional females become stronger, more authentic leaders, and teaches women how to achieve this in her very popular and inspirational podcast, the Brave Girl Podcast. This podcast can be found wherever you listen to podcasts at The Brave Girl with Tracey Imm. Visit her website www.tracyimm.com and find her on Instagram @TracyImm.
2020-05-0212 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmGenerate Hope with Nicole Lynn LewisToday's podcast guest, Nicole Lynn Lewis is truly a BRAVE GIRL living her purpose where she is reducing poverty one family at a time. In 2003, Nicole graduated from the College of William & Mary as a teen mother who had overcome homelessness and a drug-infested environment to achieve the impossible. She's a nationally known author and speaker on topics such as teen pregnancy and parenting, youth development, goal achievement and self empowerment. After several years in the workforce honing her skills in communications and nonprofit management and learning about the needs of teen parents across the country, Nicole...
2020-01-1340 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmThe Art & Science of Gifting with Becky BriggsToday's podcast guest, Becky Briggs is an expert in both the art and the science of gifting and she shares her thoughts on researching the perfect gift and ensuring the gift makes an impact with the receiver. A master networker and community business leader, Becky left her corporate career to follow her passion. Her boutique gift business, Our Gift Biz, is known for simplifying the process of gift giving for her clients that lack the time to locate and wrap meaningful gifts. I love that Becky and her team are sensitive to the conservation of our planet...
2020-01-0637 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmWrite On, Sister with Brooke WarnerI'm so grateful that I was able to interview California native and leading independent book publisher, Brooke Warner, for the Brave Girl podcast. Before she launched her own ventures, Brooke was the executive editor of Seal Press, one of the most enduring feminist publishing houses. She currently sits on the boards of the Independent Book Publishers Association, the Bay Area Book Festival, and the National Association of Memoir Writers. We both share a love of books, writing and the life of a creative and we talk about all of this on today's episode. In addition to Brooke's...
2019-12-3035 min
Brave Girls with Tracy Imm3 Word Rebellion with Michelle MazurMeet Michelle Mazur, a fellow podcaster, author, teacher and the founder of Communication Rebel based in Seattle, Washington. She tells her unique Brave Girl story on today's episode and how she came to do the work she does today as well as why she is so obsessed with Duran Duran. Michelle talks about why we all need a 3 word rebellion and how a captivating message makes everything you do in your business more powerful, including calling in the right clients. Her podcast, Rebel Rising is chock full of advice on creating a clear and captivating messages. Michelle h...
2019-12-2337 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmThe Final 8th with Bridgit Dengel GaspardToday's Brave Girl is Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, a licensed social worker and creativity coach in New York City that has also appeared as a SAG actress on the daytime soap opera, A Guiding Light and done stand up comedy! Bridgit's energy is contagious and it comes across in the interview as she shares her story and what she's focused on teaching the rest of us. She's an expert in "voice dialogue" and she explains how she uses this framework in her private practice and to even help her with auditions. Bridgit shares with us what voice dialogue...
2019-12-1638 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmSpeaking Your Brand with Carol CoxToday's guest is Carol Cox from sunny Orlando, Florida. A fellow podcaster, she's a true expert in public speaking and business storytelling that I really connected with. Carol's also passionate about seeing more women in leadership and sees her mission to help more women secure positions of influence and leadership on stages, in boardrooms, in the media, in communities and in politics. A student of culture and history, Carol has had a storied career in television as a political analyst as well as a college professor and software developer. I loved hearing her Brave Girl story which included working...
2019-12-1045 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmMake Great Art with Jocelyn AremBased in New York City, Jocelyn Arem joins us on the show today. She tells her Brave Girl story and how she came to do the work that she does today as a Grammy nominated producer, musician, archival remix artist, multimedia storyteller, and lecturer with the School of the New York Times. I found Jocelyn to be so knowledgeable and it's no surprise that she's been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR and PBS. She also recently won the 2019 Creative Thought Matters Award of Distinction from her alma mater, Skidmore College. Originally...
2019-12-0241 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmMake More Money with Christine DyanMeet my favorite Windy City friend and mastermind buddy, Christine Dyan on today's podcast. A registered dietitian nutritionist and true change agent, we talk about how she pivoted her focus in the past few years as she more fully stepped into who she is here to be. Christine strongly desires change in her industry and is focused on her legacy. She currently works with registered dietitians across the country to confidently charge more for their valuable services and grow their client portfolios. She focuses on teaching her tribe both marketing and mindset techniques that have worked for her. Relying...
2019-11-2544 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBe Relevant with Dr. Michelle FritschEpisode 66: Be Relevant with Dr. Michelle Fritsch Welcome to Episode 66 of the podcast. I absolutely love today's Brave Girl, Dr. Michelle Fritsch, a board certified geriatric clinical pharmacist and former academic that has a passion for healthy aging and education. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge in a number of areas to include today's healthcare system, prescription medication use in people over 60, the aging process, disease and planning for your golden years. Highly educated and accomplished, Dr. Fritsch shares why we all need to stay relevant in whatever field of work we pursue. It's not a...
2019-11-1834 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmAlways Create with Jennifer McGinleyToday's guest is public relations expert Jennifer McGinley from JLM Strategic Communications, LLC. Her Brave Girl story includes work in development and fundraising as well as marketing and communications. She started her own practice when she realized that a 9-5 role wasn't flexible enough for her while allowing her to continue to use her skills on her own terms. A mom to two teenagers, she believes she is role modeling for her children what's possible for them. A total extrovert, Jennifer explains how she gains her energy by being around people and believes in respecting everyone, regardless of title...
2019-11-1228 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmHappily Resilient with Martine DeLunaMeet my first guest from the Philippines, Martine De Luna! (Just a heads up - her kids are in the background having a good time while we chat so let the good times roll!) Formerly a lifestyle blogger, consultant and teacher, Martine is now a brand strategist and transformational mindset coach to women around the globe. A true entrepreneur, Martine is a trendsetter and disruptive force in the Asia Pacific region that I've come to know over the past two years. She shares the BRAVE GIRL journey that she has been on and the adjustments she made t...
2019-11-0443 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmReach Out with Wendy MeyeroffFellow business communications leader and podcaster, Wendy Meyeroff, joins us today on the show to share her Brave Girl journey and her advice for other women. Coming from a family of storytellers, Wendy naturally excelled at writing and easily won a scholarship for college in New York. She started her career at a publishing house upon graduation and has continued to use her talents to educate and inform others about a variety of topics. She has had an interesting career as a writer working in several industries in both the B2B and B2C space. She has written...
2019-10-2841 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmAsk for Opportunities with Marianne TrostOur guest today is Marianne Trost, a nationally recognized coach to female attorneys across the globe. In our conversation, she shares her best advice on why we need to ASK FOR OPPORTUNITIES in order to have a fulfilling career. Trained as a paralegal, she pivoted to law firm management early in her career. Her on the job training experience led her to learn the "rules of the game" within the legal realm. She shares how a two year health crisis led her to reflect and examine what she wanted to do in the world. As a result of suffering...
2019-10-2845 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBe An Advocate with Marla ZideAn accomplished attorney, Marla Zide joins the show today. With a practice focused on family law, she grew up the daughter of a judge in New England where she seemed destined to work in the field of law. Her mother, a full tenured professor, served as a role model for her and demonstrated what was possible for her as a leader in the world. In the conversation, Marla shares her Brave Girl story and the path she took to where she is today. We talk about the work she has done in the area of representing victims...
2019-10-2130 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBuild A Ministry with Kelly LeonardOn today's show, I am happy to introduce you to former corporate executive, super connector and The B.O.O.S.T. podcast host Kelly Leonard! Her Brave Girl story is inspiring and motivational on so many levels. Kelly studied accounting in college and became a CPA but quickly figured out that she didn't have the personality of an accountant. She shifted to a role in corporate training where she has worked with government agencies, non-profits, private and public industry. Very much a people person, Kelly thrives as a speaker, coach, consultant and trainer. On the show, s...
2019-10-0735 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDivinely Designed with Sheevaun MoranMeet my highly intuitive and introverted friend Sheevaun Moran from sunny California! I met her many years ago at a conference when I was stuck and searching and she provided me with some vital coaching that I've never forgotten. Sheevaun works with people to unlock their hidden voice and get in alignment with what they are here to do. Trained as a computer programmer and scientist, she spent decades in the corporate space and as a consultant. She shares why we need to be true to our "YES." She suffered major corporate burnout and landed herself in...
2019-09-3034 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmEverybody Matters with Linda DulyeMeet my colleague Linda Dulye, a powerful Brave Girl that I have had the honor of knowing and learning from for decades. A child of entrepreneurs, Linda grew up learning business practices from a very young age and she believes that EVERYBODY MATTERS. Trained as a journalist, she found her way into corporate communications and public relations for Drew University where she caught the bug. Her energy is palpable and her career epic. She is now living in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts mentoring and teaching the next generation what it means to be a leader in the world...
2019-09-2539 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBelievable Hope with Joy SuttonOn today's show I chat with Joy Sutton, the Director of Corporate Communications at American Addiction Centers, a leading provider of both residential and outpatient addiction treatment services. I am thrilled to be able to use my Brave Girl platform to shed light on this critical topic and to provide vital resources and information to you through my conversation with Joy. On the episode, Joy tells the story of her boss, addiction treatment trailblazer Michael Cartwright, who co-founded American Addiction Centers and she shares her best advice on how to get help for you or a loved o...
2019-09-2339 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDemand Support with Molly BowenMeet Molly Bowen, a friend of Megan Urban (from episode 43!) on today's Brave Girl podcast. I love our conversation and am grateful for the new connection. Molly practices law and writes books in Wimberley, Texas while farmsteading with her husband and three sons. She wrote her first book Mommy Lawyer to teach her children about her career but, more importantly, to give herself and other mommy lawyers a tool to help teach young children to be more understanding, supportive, and proud of their working mother. Mommy Lawyer is the first of a series of children's books dedicated to developing...
2019-09-1634 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmOwn Your Gifts with Megan SumrellOn today's episode I chat with Megan Sumrell who thinks we all need to OWN our gifts. I want to say a big thank you to Brave Girl Megan Urban who was featured on episode 43 for the introduction to her client Megan Sumrell, a software guru and productivity expert living in Raleigh, North Carolina. My podcasting journey has taught me that amazing women know other amazing women and I love to be able to expose them to you, my listeners and to share their stories and words of wisdom with you. The daughter of a Marine, Megan s...
2019-09-0935 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmHave Confidence with Amy BradleyToday's podcast episode is my conversation with with attorney Amy Bradley, who is a friend of Brave Girl guest Frances Reimers (from episode 19) from the great state of Wyoming. I found Amy to be smart, compassionate, confident and giving. Her competitive nature shines through in our conversation and she shares what winning and losing means in different situations. Amy is also currently the Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Vienna, Virginia and she shares what she's learned in that role. Amy explains why she originally went into television journalism, what her experience was like as a r...
2019-09-0237 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmLet Go with Sherry SamuelsI am super excited for you to meet Sherry Samuels of Chrysalid Transformations, a certified life coach, writer and workshop leader in today's Brave Girl episode. She tells her story of how she supports women and teenage girls connect to their inner voice and trust themselves. She shares how she teaches what she has learned in her dark moments in the "rabbit hole" and how she committed to herself and learned to let go. She helps her clients open the door to their inner voice and start living a life of purpose. A "check the box" girl, S...
2019-08-2635 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmMake A Commitment with Tracy ImmHey there Brave Girls! It's me your host Tracy Imm here on the mike today...drum roll please...We hit the one year mark of podcasting and the creation of a global high vibe community ...and I have to tell you, it's been a personal growth experience for me as I step into a newer and better version of myself. I am so incredibly grateful to you, my listeners for being on this incredible journey with me. You are in for a treat as today's episode is a solo one where I share from my hea...
2019-08-1216 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmRise to the Occasion with Rosemary OstmannToday, I chat with my Maryland friend Rosemary Ostmann about her journey as a business owner of a boutique public relations agency, RoseComm based in Hoboken, New Jersey. I worked with Rosemary in one of my corporate positions and found her to be smart, dynamic and passionate in that assignment. I recently ran into her at a local media event and immediately knew she needed to be a guest on the show. On the episode, she shares her Brave Girls story and how she knew that public relations was the career for her early on. Armed with a...
2019-07-2938 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmTell More Stories with Amanda BerlinMeet fellow podcaster and PR gal from Jersey, Amanda Berlin and hear why she thinks we all need to tell more stories. She's a brilliant and masterful communicator who coaches entrepreneurs on how to get visibility for their businesses and brands. Her podcast, Empowered Publicity has been out for three years and is one of my favorites - you will want to check it out. Trained as a copywriter in the PR agency world, Amanda talks about the power of storytelling and how podcasting is an intimate medium that connects you to your audience. She shares her...
2019-07-2241 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmGive Back with Kristin HancockOn today's episode, I interview my first Canadian Brave Girl, Kristin Hancock who bills herself as the most fun person you know! She's an experienced corporate communications professional that now has her own consulting firm where she advises organizations on best practices in employee engagement, communications and more. Her goal is to help her clients create an environment where employees love to come to work. She tells her story of growing up in Canada and her career experiences with major brands and non-profits like the Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg. She shares the impact of losing her b...
2019-07-1639 min
The Power of Owning Your Career PodcastS2 Episode 4 - Take ResponsibilityTracy Imm, Communications Expert, Author, and Podcast Host joins the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast in this episode. Tracy shares her impactful water cooler conversation that changed her career. She talks about being bold by putting yourself out there and recommends that we all take responsibility for our careers. Listen in to this week's episode and get inspired and ready for action.
2019-07-1526 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDo Something Epic with Simone MorrisMeet my mastermind buddy Simone Morris, originally from Jamaica, and hear why she thinks you have to DO SOMETHING EPIC in this lifetime and why hustling is so important if you want to learn and grow in life. We talk about how important it is to have a strong faith and positive mindset as your foundation for everything in life. A multi-passionate woman, Simone is a huge proponent of inclusive leadership and loves teaching other business people how to be more inclusive in the world. A former corporate gal, Simone tells her Brave Girl story of taking...
2019-07-0843 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmOffer Hope with Kathryn TaylorMeet Kathyrn Taylor, the author of a fabulous memoir called Two Minus One where she tells her Brave Girl story of sudden abandonment by her second husband. Kathyrn has so much wisdom to share with the world and I am glad our paths have crossed. She is a retired teacher that resides outside of Charleston, South Carolina where she can read, take in the beach vibes and travel. I think her book provides hope to women that may find themselves in a similar situation. She took her pain, set her intentions for her recovery, and then grabbed...
2019-07-0239 min
Coach MagicFocus + Do The Work with Tracy ImmI have a special treat for you today. I am talking to my longtime client Tracy Imm about building a side hustle, growing her business through public speaking and the power of focusing. Tracy is one of those clients you dream about! She shows up for the work and takes action on the regular. Tracy is a corporate communications superstar who has tapped into her passion of teaching and coaching women how to become better leaders. She's a Get Gutsy Certified Coach who has launched a podcast, written and self-published two books, and grown a profitable side b...
2019-06-2653 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmCalm, Present and Worthy with Nettie OwensToday's guest Nettie Owens from Momentum Accountability talks about her Brave Girl journey into entrepreneurship as a professional organizer after a career in computer science and a move across the country with her husband. She talks about what contributes to people being chronically disorganized and how she works with these types of clients. Nettie developed her own methodology for organizing that she trained her team of coaches in and created a value differentiator. I love that Nettie shares her knowledge about this topic and how it impacts your daily living. Her first book, The Take Control System, explains her...
2019-06-2445 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmSay Yes to the Universe with Dr. Elisse BarnesA super accomplished woman, Dr. Barnes is a powerhouse that is focused on delivering workforce development and training to the world. She shares her Brave Girl story growing up in Ohio as a woman of color that went down the path of an Ivy League undergraduate education at Yale followed by a law degree from Stanford and then the road to a Ph.D. She shares all the ups and downs of her career as an attorney, a teacher and then business woman and why she believes that you should always say yes to the Universe. After...
2019-06-2054 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmMoney Equals Emotions with Christina SnyderToday we meet with Christina Snyder, a trusted wealth management professional who advises others on all things money. She shares her perspectives on the energy of money and how emotions are intertwined with our money story and how she came to this realization at a very young age. Born and raised in Greece, Christina came to the US when she was fourteen to live with her dad. This experience shaped Christina in profound and dramatic ways. On her own since she was eighteen, she teaches all that she's learned about money, financial empowerment and decision making when...
2019-06-1138 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmCreate Evidence with Megan UrbanOn this episode of the podcast, I interview life and business coach Megan Urban. She hails from the great state of Texas in the US and currently lives outside of Austin with her family. A natural leader with a strong corporate background, she made a mark in the network marketing world quickly and was able to land private clients out of the gate when she pivoted into entrepreneurship. I find Megan to be a truly beautiful soul and I love how she is showing women how to use a positive mindset and that you can have a...
2019-06-0343 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmBe An Ally with Natalie RunyonOn today's show I interview Natalie Runyon, an inclusive leadership strategist currently based in New York. Originally from New Orleans, she tells her Brave Girl story of moving to Washington, D.C., earning her MBA in Finance and life as an intelligence analyst. Her corporate path includes time in financial services, to include a paid fellowship to help rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. She shares how her volunteer trip to Ghana inspired her passion to create a more inclusive world to include women's advancement and advocating for others. Natalie also holds a coaching certification that...
2019-05-2745 min
Play Your Position206: Tracy Imm on Conquering Shame, Being Brave, and Claiming Success for YourselfTracy Imm has been doing the corporate dance for decades and has more degrees and certificates than you'll ever need from top rated schools and professional associations. She won't bore you with all of it but if you want to know more about those details, visit her LinkedIn profile. Tracy is here to train women to be better leaders. She has been leading people since she was the President of her Girl Scout Troop at age 11. She knows what it takes to motivate and inspire people to show up and do their best work. Obsessed with learning...
2019-05-2346 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmChoose Resilience with Barb ClappOn today's show is Barb Clapp, a community leader and public relations executive in Baltimore that I've known and admired for years. Barb shares her Brave Girl story of being born to an unwed mother then placed into foster care and subsequently being adopted. She explains why she had to choose resilience in order to survive her traumatic childhood experience and how that has influenced who she is today. She tells the story of starting a business in her attic seventeen years ago and how she grew her company. She recently sold that business to another owner...
2019-05-2131 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmSpeak Up with Jessica Schiller SilvermanMeet my friend Jessica Schiller Silverman of Mo'Zen Wellness a seasoned corporate finance professional originally from Florida who tells her Brave Girl story of conquering panic, anxiety and depression to where she is today living her purpose as a transformational business coach living in the Bay Area. I know that you will love her energy and passion for the work that she is doing today. She shares how she dealt with feeling like a misfit and how she has worked through those difficult emotions to become her most authentic and healthy self. Jessica, an avid podcast listener...
2019-05-1245 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmStormy Weather Comes with Melissa WellsMeet Melissa Wells, the author of the book, The Thirty Day Prayer Journaling: Building Your Prayer Life and Discovering Your True Identity. We met at the Baltimore Book Festival this past year and I knew she had to be on the show. A true Brave Girl leader, Melissa turned her pain into good by teaching what she learned during her divorce and bringing this amazing book into the world. She shares how her relationship with God and prayer got her through stormy weather when she didn't know where to turn. She shares how therapeutic writing and prayer...
2019-05-0640 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmTake A Down Day with Resia NankOn this episode, meet my former work colleague Resia Nank and listen to her Brave Girl story and how she climbed the corporate ladder at major corporations in healthcare, banking and more. We talk about her career in public relations, investor relations, employee communications and leadership events and what she liked about her work. She talks about her adrenal health crisis and what it taught her about herself, her perfectionist tendencies and how she has healed herself. She shares the techniques she used and how she rebuilt her adrenal capacity. With her entire identity wrapped up in...
2019-04-2949 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmSoak In The Moment with Dorothy Fuchs YeagerOn today's episode I interview fellow public relations practitioner and uber connector, Dorothy Fuchs Yeager, from Purple Dot PR who produces events and does media relations for a variety of clients in Baltimore. She shares the importance of building relationships and establishing strategic partnerships to create a reputation in the marketplace as a go to resource. You'll love her tips on how to sell yourself to prospective clients and why she has been successful at landing small and large clients when competing against larger organizations. We talk about her Brave Girl story and how it influenced where s...
2019-04-2336 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmSee The Other Side With Sara DaigleMeet my friend Sara K. Daigle, a trained neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) expert and hypnotherapist living in Portland, Maine. She tells her story of being born and abandoned at a nursery in Calcutta, India. She was subsequently adopted at six weeks old and came to America. Sara is the creator of the Unveil, Unlock and Unleash coaching program where she works to help her clients remove the energy blocks and achieve greatness. Her knowledge of the subconscious mind and how it works is extensive and now she is teaching others mindset techniques that she used to reprogram old...
2019-04-1938 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmServe From Overflow with Laura DiFrancoOn this episode I interview Laura DiFranco,fellow podcaster, blogger and author of Brave Healing: A Guide for Your Journey about her Brave Girl story. Weaving together over two decades of healing experience and therapeutic writing skills, Laura's book gives you tools that redefine healing. She is an expert holistic physical therapist as well as multi-passionate woman on a mission to help other women feel better in their bodies. I just really connected with Laura as she shares information about her workshops, mastermind groups, and writing programs. We also talk about why we both love podcasting so much and...
2019-04-0940 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmChoose Yourself with Jennifer CurrieMeet my very wise and beautiful friend, Jennifer Currie on this episode of the podcast and learn how she was able to heal herself by painting after her husband passed away when she was 29 and her daughter was 2. Her Brave Girl story is inspiring and uplifting and I'm sure you'll love what she has to say about processing grief and moving forward when tragedy strikes. Jennifer shares information about the soul coaching and artistic work that she has been led to do in the world. Today, she uses her intuitive gifts along with her training in reading T...
2019-04-0142 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmAlways Negotiate with Stephanie RannoI want to introduce you to my friend Stephanie Ranno, a recruiter at TorchLight Hire, a staffing firm for marketing and communications in the Mid-Atlantic. Stephanie loves helping people in a meaningful way as they deal with ups and downs of work. You'll love her story of how she landed in the staffing world through a chance encounter in a bar when she was a fundraiser at the tender age of 26. She shares why she loves working as a recruiter and the leaders that have taught her the human aspect of the work world. She also talks about the...
2019-03-2553 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmOn Being Human with Lisa Diane McCallMeet Lisa Diane McCall from Explore the Dark Heart who I met at the Baltimore Book Festival. She's a life coach and the author of The Rhythm of the Soul: A Journey of Loss and Discovery. A zoologist by training, she finds nature fascinating and she's interested in all things people and culture. A researcher in the international public health space, she loves observing people and using her skills to direct a clinical study on HIV/Hep C. She talks about her work at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and what she has learned from the patients o...
2019-03-2239 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmCelebrate Change with Sara KhakiJoining me today on the Brave Girl podcast is my friend, Sara Khaki, founder and CEO of Atlanta Divorce Law Group and the Khaki Law Firm (recently named one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States!). She shares the story of her journey as the daughter of Iranian parents and how they flew to Switzerland as a family and then ultimately sought asylum in Sweden as refugees. She shares how her mother's spiritual practice influenced her as a teenager and how that influences the work she does today. She also shares why in 1996, she and her f...
2019-03-1936 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDream Big with Ariane HunterHey there Brave Girls I want you to meet Ariane Hunter from Project She Went For Her Dreams, a New York City based boutique personal branding firm that helps female entrepreneurs amplify their voices in the world. She shares her story of her career path in advertising and marketing to now owning her own business where she helps other women follow their dreams. I found her personal story compelling and inspiring as she decided to not look for another job when she got laid off. She chose to explore her passion with photography and how she learned a...
2019-03-1940 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmShow True Grit with Carol StricklandMeet my high school lacrosse teammate Carol Strickland who has launched a side hustle that honors her dad's legacy, connects her to interest in fishing and capitalizes on her fascination with mermaids. Carol shares how she researched the spirits marketplace and landed on her concept of premium handcrafted gluten-free Mermaid Vodka. Leveraging her corporate sales experience with BMW and the courses she took as part of her MBA, she was able to quickly go to market with her niche business. She shares how all of her experiences to date have prepared her for a different competitive and complex industry...
2019-02-2537 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmCreate Spaciousness with Maria VolvikThis podcast episode is a brilliant conversation with my friend and global citizen Maria Volovick who leads the Own Your Humanity movement. Her brave girl story includes growing up in Estonia, becoming a professional ballroom dancer trotting the globe until she suffered an injury and retired in her twenties. Currently living in Chicago, she explains why some of your biggest lessons come in disguise and how you have to pay attention to the whispers. Maria has spent years on her own personal growth and development and now gives herself permission to share her gifts with others through her online...
2019-02-1849 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmMagnetize Opportunities with Raquel VasalloOn this episode of the show I interview my friend Raquel Vasallo who is an elite spiritual advisor and author that I met a few years ago in a group personal development course. Her book Spiritual Seductress: The High Powered Women's Guide to Devour the World through Spiritual Guidance is an Amazon best seller that you will want to get a copy. Her near death experience led her to make life altering changes which included a spiritual awakening, a divorce and a move to the West Coast. She chose to leave her successful career as an architect in New...
2019-02-1142 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmTake a Stand with Jenny FenigToday's episode is incredibly special as I interview my mentor and coach Jenny Fenig. She's been an instrumental person in my personal and professional growth over the past five years and I'm so happy to share our conversation with you. Jenny is a fantastic business woman, published author and podcaster who loves to share her gifts with her clients through her programs, coaching school and private retreats. Jenny shares some honest, real and raw wisdom and truth bombs on the show that will surely inspire you. She shares how yoga changed her life and why she decided to step...
2019-02-0457 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmHonor the Pain with Priya SoniOn this episode I interview my friend Priya Soni, leader of The Caregiving Effect movement to understand why she created this community. Her story is inspiring and motivating and I know you will enjoy what she has to say. She talks about her upbringing where she learned the power of storytelling and creative expression right at the dining room table. Her interest in theater was sparked early on and led her to study drama therapy and other modalities of healing. I came into to contact with Priya shortly after my father's passing and she was so supportive as I...
2019-01-2833 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmLost in the Reflecting Pool with Dr. Diane PomerantzOn today's show, I interview Dr. Diane Pomerantz, the author of Lost in the Reflecting Pool. A mutual connection brought us together for this recording and I know you will take a few items away from our conversation about her brave girl journey. Her memoir chronicles her personal story of her marriage falling apart and how coped with the situation as she was simultaneously fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer. She shares how writing and journaling allowed her to express her emotions of rage, anger and grief. We talk about her experiences with infertility, miscarriages, adoption and more...
2019-01-2144 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmEmbrace the Pause with Tracy ImmOn today's episode of the podcast, I read a chapter from my book Conquer Shame and Claim Success. Today, I am thinking about my dad. He passed on December 22, 2015. It's the three year anniversary of his death and I want to continue to shower love on his soul. I hope you enjoy the show and remember in this holiday season how important it is to embrace the pauses that life throws our way.
2019-01-1421 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmWork with Good People with Cheryl StauraukisOn this episode of the podcast, I talk with the Film Goddess - Cheryl Staurulakis someone that I've come to know over the past few years through my husband's acting circle of friends. She's on fire as a international producer, director, investor, and connector in the global film world. You'll want to check out her documentaries and feature films. We talk about the storyline of Lady Ganga, a documentary that Cheryl was instrumental in bringing out into the world that documented Michele Frazier Baldwin's journey to paddle board over 700 miles down the Ganges River after she was diagnosed with...
2019-01-1438 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmWalk the Talk with Lori Gibson-WashingtonOn this episode I interview my coaching colleague and mastermind sister, Lori Gibson-Washington, Founder and CEO of the Calming Coach. She talks about being born and raised in Los Angeles in the 60's as the daughter of community activists and how that laid the foundation for her future in the corporate arena and as an entrepreneur. A graduate of Georgetown University, Lori spent time as a human resources professional at American Express before launching her own consulting and coaching business. We talk about what she's learned from her mentors about servant leadership and the importance of listening, especially as i...
2019-01-0730 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmListen In with Allison ManswellOn today's episode of Brave Girls we chat with my former work colleague Allison Manswell. Originally from Montreal, Canada and a member of the Royal Canadian Police, she tells of her journey from when I met her in corporate to owning her own firm where she consults with organizations on all things people. Her book Listen In: Crucial Conversations on Race in the Workplace is a must read. Our conversation covers the waterfront to include leadership, race relations, inclusion and human behavior. I hope you enjoy Allison's wisdom in this conversation.
2018-12-3127 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmYour Personal Brand Matters with Frances ReimersOn this episode of Brave Girls, I talk with brand expert Frances Reimers from the personal brand consultancy, Firestarter. She talks about how she's leveraged her business development and content marketing experience at an agency to start her firm where she works with professional athletes, celebrities, politicians, executives and organizations. Her path to entrepreneurship was a leap of faith and she's never looked back. Her laser like focus on what she wanted to offer and who she wanted to work with helped launch her quickly. This episode is on fire just like Frances!
2018-12-2144 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmStay in Your Wheelhouse with Jeannie SpiroOn this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I chat with accidental entrepreneur Jeannie Spiro who's shaking things up teaching other women how to monetize their business through speaking from the stage. She shares her story of how she's grown her side hustle over time through live events, 1-1 clients, webinars, group programs, courses and speaking as a way to attract new clients. I love Jeannie's advice for how to grow your side hustle into a full-time gig.
2018-12-1738 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmYou Are Born Worthy with Ashley E. WatsonOn this episode, we talk to psychotherapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, Ashley E. Watson. She talks about her journey as a therapist with a private practice in Greenwich, Connecticut. She also talks about her life coaching practice where she works with clients virtually to help them to go from Point A to Point B. Ashley does a great job explaining the difference between therapy and coaching and which modality to engage in and when. I love her advice that "You Are Born Worthy!"
2018-12-1044 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmRethinking Possible with Rebecca Faye Smith GalliToday's episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm is one of my favorite episodes to date. I interview the amazing Becky Galli who wrote the book Rethinking Possible. If you haven't read her memoir, I'd recommend you get a copy. Her writing is prolific and inspirational as she shares her story and thoughts on what it's like to be in a wheelchair and how to deal with grief, obstacles and challenges that life sends our way.
2018-12-0342 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmPerfect Timing Does Not Exist with Dr. Davina DetrikMeet Dr. Davina Detrik from Albuquerque, New Mexico and hear what she has to say about her journey from first generation college graduate to entrepreneur transforming the dental industry on this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm. You'll want to check out her company, The Disruptive Dental Collective on Instagram to learn more about what they have to offer. We talk about the transformations she's seen through the cosmetic dentistry services that her company and her clients are providing to survivors of human trafficking in 6 states across the United States.
2018-11-2637 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmSurrender to the Truth with Elaine WellmanOn this episode of the show I talk with Elaine Wellman. We talk about the value and power of masterminding to share with other entrepreneurs as you grow your business. You can always go farther when you have these spiritual running buddies in your corner. Elaine tells the story of how she surrendered to the truth and what happened as a result as the Universe rearranged things for her. I know you'll love Elaine and what she has to say on this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm.
2018-11-2040 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmAlways Have an Exit Strategy with Dr. Shirley DavisOn this episode of Brave Girls, I speak with my guide and mentor Dr. Shirley Davis, also known as The Success Doctor. She's one of the most dynamic global female executives that I know and respect. She's someone that I look up to as a positive role model in the work world and she inspires me so much with her books, trainings and group mastermind programs. After spending decades in the corporate world, Dr. Shirley launched her own firm where she consults to global organizations in the areas of diversity and inclusion, leadership, organizational development, customer service...
2018-11-1238 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmWhat's Essential with Rayna Diane HennenOn this episode I interview my strategic business partner, Rayna Diane Hennen from Good Fortune Design Studio. We talk about the key concepts from the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown and how to incorporate these principles into a design. We talk about simplification and eliminating clutter. Knowing when to let go and create space for new opportunities is critical. This episode got me thinking about simplifying all areas of my life.
2018-11-0534 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmBe Intentional with Cheree JohnsonOn today's episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm I talk to Cheree Johnson, a global corporate superstar that comes from an international family. She's an attorney, a chemical engineer and one wise lady. She shares her brave moves and how she deals with fear and facing the truth.
2018-10-2932 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmProcess Your Emotions with Juliet LeBienOn this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I interview licensed social worker Juliet Keeler LeBien about why she loves what she does in the world. Her knowledge is so deep in the area of mental health and I know you'll learn something new from Juliet about anxiety, trauma, mindfulness, grief, mood disorders or depression. I ask her about her big "why" and how it contributes to who she is today. Her orientation continues to be towards both service and education.
2018-10-2243 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmRecognize How Exceptional You Are with Jennifer Ransaw SmithOn today's episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm I interview my friend Jennifer Ransaw-Smith, a nationally recognized expert who calls herself a "personal brand architect". Leveraging her advertising agency background, she is on a mission to ignite the visibility of professional women around the globe. She runs the Undeniably Fierce community on Facebook where she speaks about the importance of "recognizing how exceptional you are". On the episode, Jennifer shares with us her Manifesto which is so inspiring and empowering. She works with her clients to "define themselves, before others do it for them."
2018-10-1547 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmNever Turn Down An Opportunity with Christine Michel CarterOn today's episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I talk to social media superstar Christine Michel Carter. She shares with me her story about being a brave girl and how she's worked in corporate, launched her side hustle and what she believes is her mission in this lifetime. She's a global consumer marketing strategy analyst by day, blogger by night and dedicated mom. In her side hustle, she's established herself as the go to expert for millennial moms, specifically black female professionals.
2018-10-0631 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmLess is More with Mary Ann SingerOn this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, I interview executive coach Mary Ann Singer, someone I have known and worked with for many decades. When I first met Mary Ann she was the President of the Junior League of Baltimore and held a high level executive position in commercial real estate. Hailing from New Orleans, she now runs a thriving business called Synergy Consultants in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Florida region where she coaches high achievers to rethink, refocus and refuel.
2018-10-0145 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmMoney is Not Enough of A Why with Christine GallagherThis episode features my friend Christine Gallagher, CEO of She's Got Clients where she's spent this past ten years teaching online marketing to female small business owners.. She's also the best selling author of "There's More to Life Than This," where she shows a clear path of moving out of your undesirable circumstances and the status quo and into a fabulously inspired life.
2018-09-2339 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmNever Look Back with Pamela VinesWelcome to this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm where I interview Pamela Hart Vines, a published author and talented communications professional. We talk about writing and video production and how both have been brought together in her business. Her novel, Born of Sin is an Amazon best seller that can be found online.
2018-09-1837 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmFollow the Call of The Way with Debby KevinIn this episode we meet Debby Kevin. Not only does she believe in herself but she continues to invest in herself through working with coaches and mentors. She continues to live her truth and has stepped into who she really is as a Brave Girl. Her courage is amazing and she's a real light in the world today. We talk about her desire to walk the Camino and what's she learned as a result of pursuing her dream and answering the "call of the way."
2018-09-1633 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmOvertime Is So Over with Ashley SuttonOn this episode, we go deep on the concepts in Ashley Sutton's book Overtime is SO Over and how to get your life back when work starts to dominate your time. Ashley calls it like it is and tells the truth about overtime. Ashley busts the myths related to why you don't have work life balance - and it may be YOU. If you are headed towards corporate burnout or have suffered major challenges, then listen to Ashley's advice. She's out speaking about this topic that is often not talked about in the corporate world and why you need...
2018-09-1139 minBrave Girls with Tracy ImmNo One Is Coming to Rescue YouOn this episode of Brave Girls with Tracy Imm, we talk with Mary Lou Kayser and her leap of faith into entrepreneurship after a very successful post secondary teaching career. She's now modeling to her children how to live a life that matters by working smart and learning from her failures. Mary Lou's gifts as a writer, editor, teacher and coach are now being shared with thought leaders around the world. She helps them take ideas out of their head and onto a page. We talk about the resistance you face when you are an entrepreneur or a writer...
2018-09-0936 min
Brave Girls with Tracy ImmDare To Be Deliberate with Angee LinseyIn this episode, Angee shares her story with me (including working as a writer on a cruise ship!) and some of her best career advice for today's workplace. Work is like a jungle gym these days so it's important to be deliberate with your choices. Be clear about where you've been and how you can help the organization. I hope you enjoy our chat!
2018-09-0835 min