Extraordinary Women Radio With Kami Guildner

Today I am happy to have Christie Mann return to Extraordinary Women Radio for a second time to talk about developing your resiliency muscle. Christie is a best-selling author, executive coach, learning consultant, speaker, meditation teacher, and co-founder of UpLevel Productions. UpLevel serves more than 300 organizations equipping teams to lead more purposefully and bring more humanity into the workplace. She is also faculty of Co-Active Coaching and is an expert in training cadres of internal coaches, developing coaching cultures and organizational leaders to take a coach approach.  In This Episode: Christie talks about the challenges she experienced in the past couple of years, especially during the pandemic and resiliency contributed to the journey Why you should let your emotion have a voice  The importance of having a relationship with your business Her definition of resiliency  Why people do not develop their resilience muscle She talks about how she teaches managers of large organiz

One of the things that have been top of mind for me recently is the concept of creating time prosperity and wealth prosperity in our businesses and life. I’ve been helping my clients in my Scale, Grow and Impact Platinum Mastermind create these building block foundations that expand their capacity to scale their revenue, their impact, and their time. I love what’s happening in their businesses, and today I want to share how I’ve built this into my own business, and how my clients are following the same pathway. In this episode: I talk about the year-end planning that I do in business Why it is important to lead with love How I got off the rushaholic treadmill The importance of building a scalable business model from the very beginning of your business and how that leads to wealth prosperity How shifting from time scarcity to time prosperity has been one of my biggest life lessons My experiment during my recent trip How time prosperity is a mindset opportunity How the business models in my

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to Kris Ward, founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day and a team building and systems strategist. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs create businesses that support their lives rather than consume them. Kris is also a renowned speaker and has shared the stage with Jack Canfield, James Malinchak, and Joe Theismann, among others. In this episode, she goes over how to leverage your time, build a great team, and scale your business exponentially. After listening to this inspiring interview, you'll be invigorated and fired up to go after your next big win. In This Episode: Kris shares the story behind her mission: to create a movement of businesses that support your life rather than consume it. The foundational pillars that allowed her company to survive her absence as her husband battled colon cancer. What is the 60/40 Win Formula? The importance of building a team for your business and when to start What is the biggest myth about building a team? Why yo

Today I am pleased to present a new solo podcast episode in which I explore the concept of time prosperity. One of the reasons I love the Christmas holiday season is that it gives me the opportunity to slow down and listen to my inner wisdom. I call it my soul time. In this episode, I share how to dance between soul and strategy in your business.  In this episode: The importance of weaving soul, strategy and community into your business Some year-end planning questions to help you listen to the whispers within How simplifying can lead to more time prosperity and wealth prosperity in your business Clarity in voice, vision and visibility leads to growth How to dance between soul and strategy in your business planning moments The winner of the annual Firedancer Award is revealed I reveal the Ignite Conference's nonprofit benefactor I believe women’s voices matter. I am a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. My entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to The Hive's founder, business coach, author and podcast host Dallas Travers. Dallas helps values-driven coaches build values centered businesses.  In This Episode: Dallas shares a prevalent practice within "talent agencies" on the dark side of the entertainment industry and how this inspired her to launch an actor marketing service Her journey as a coach and the shared trait of actors and coaches Insights from Dallas' Hive Mentorship Program  The importance of having an agile understanding of your dream client The power of referral marketing Wisdom on sales and her one rule for selling The Peloton approach to dealing with procrastination and overwhelm Dallas Travers began mentoring after her time working in Hollywood, where she taught actors the entrepreneurial skills they needed to acquire work without having a talent agent. She began to get noticed, and more people wanted Dallas and her exceptional coaching skills on their side. Dallas then started

Today I am delighted to introduce Eva Jannotta, a thought leadership advisor, trainer, and founder of Medusa Media Group, a thought leadership consultancy and production company that provides thought leadership advisory and implementation services to North America's most recognized women entrepreneurs and business leaders in the women helping women economy. Their mission is to make women entrepreneurs more visible and sought after for their high-impact work.  In This Episode: Eva shares her insights on bland and generic thought leadership and the kind of thought leadership that resonates. Her personal journey to thought leadership; how coach Eleanor Beaton sparked this The two most common reasons why women get stuck in their thought leadership roles, and different strategies to strengthen your thought leadership The importance of trusting and listening to your own ideas Why story monopolies are detrimental, and her mission to spread different stories about what success looks like and how long i

Today, I can not wait to introduce you to Iman Oubou, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, published scientist, and former beauty queen (Miss New York US 2015 and 2nd Runner Up at the 2015 Miss United States pageant). Through her diverse experiences in business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman has noticed gender inequalities in the workforce and a pervasive bias in how women are portrayed in print and digital media. This inspired her to found SWAAY in 2017 as a media-tech platform that provides content creation support and editorial tools to underrepresented voices and thought leaders. Oubou recently launched her new book THE GLASS LEDGE, which offers a disruptive guide to help women explore and resolve self-sabotaging beliefs that rob them of realizing their true potential.  In This Episode: Iman discusses her new book, The Glass Ledge, and how she found the right inspiration for it. Her reflections and revelations during the writing process She opens up about her struggles with depression and what help

Today I'm excited to introduce you to Tania Vasallo, CEO and Founder of The Courage To Be Happy, a Fortune 500 company that is a supportive community that empowers passionate, heart-centered women entrepreneurs around the world to become financially empowered so they do not have to depend on others. She grew up in Spain, with a Spanish father and an American mother. At the end of the dictatorship, she was constantly in search of freedom. Tania has worked on multi-million dollar campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Starbucks, AT &T Wireless, KFC, Samsung, and Nabisco. She has managed to earn a six-figure income despite only working 20 hours a week. Tanya's mission is to support and teach all independent women entrepreneurs and give them the tools and strategies to grow their money from a simple, practical, and spiritual perspective. In This Episode: Tania shares her story about growing up in a dictatorship and how that influenced her decision to become an entrepreneur. H

I’ve been spending some contemplative time this past month, reaffirming and connecting even more deeply to my vision & mission and the work I get to do with my clients. Over the next few episodes of Extraordinary Women Connect, I'm going to be sharing some of my wisdom about raising up your voice, visibility and your business! Today, I'm digging into the voice of you! In this episode: I share what's flowing to me, what I've learned through the pandemic, and how I've grown by helping others build impact and expansive growth with their businesses  How our work as leaders and entrepreneurs is going to change our world  The importance of taking care of yourself first and determining how your community needs you at this time  My core pillars of voice, vision, and visibility  Using "I am" statements to determine the essence of you - your passions, and your values  Tips on creating a brand that only you can own and the importance of removing archaic marketing formulas from your strategy  How to spe

Today I can not wait to introduce you to Ryann, the CEO and Founder of Be in the Room. She's built multiple 7-figure businesses and has helped hundreds of women do the same.  Women have been drawn to her programs not only for her incredible expertise but also for the community and connection opportunities they find themselves missing in their everyday lives. You’ll hear me say several times to her in this interview… you’re speaking my love language. Today, her focus is on conscious leadership and helping women through their growth and development journeys. Ryann's mission is to create a space for women to come together and experience a sense of empowerment - and belonging - they've never experienced before. In This Episode: Ryann shares her personal journey of reinventing herself and the creation of Be in the Room Why she could not go back to just teaching sales anymore  Opportunities that came her way when she shifted from using her masculine energy to trusting her intuition The importance of con

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to someone I love working with and who has impacted my perspective on how I want my money to matter. Shelly Schell is one of my amazing clients, my family’s financial advisor, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Financial Strategist, Founding Partner at PRISM Financial Strategies, and the creator of Seasonal Finance, an educational program designed to motivate, inspire, and engage women with their money in a unique way. Shelly has been a financial advisor for 25 years and is passionate about educating women on how to integrate their purpose with their money. In This Episode: Shelly shares what led her to leave a large investment firm and start Prism Financial Strategies What starting a registered investment advisor (RIA) meant to her  Why she wanted to help women make better financial connections The impact of financial planning on your goals How to invest in companies that align with your beliefs Why she believes women can make a profound difference in cor

 Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a friend, client, motivational speaker, executive leader, and cancer survivor, Diane Simard. This interview will give you insight into her unique journey and inspire you to stay driven and share your own story. In This Episode: How a traumatic experience caused her to turn inward  The epiphany she had in her early forties when she discovered she wanted to live with more peace in her life  Diane gets personal about her diagnosis with breast cancer and how this changed her life by catapulting her onto an unexpected journey Her experience in finding Behavioral Health Psychology  How journaling about her experience with cancer turned into a published book  Diane M. Simard is a survivor. Of angel investments made in companies run by inexperienced leaders. Of a father whose undiagnosed PTSD landed him in a psych ward when she was 5. But it was during a debilitating bout of vertigo during her year-long treatment for late-Stage III breast cancer in 2015 when she d

 Today, I can't wait to introduce you to the Queen of Bling, Natalie Mills. Natalie is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand-styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated to the United States and knows what it means to create the American Dream— from selling her handmade jewelry to neighbors at 8 years old to being named a best-selling product for 2020 on NBC. In This Episode: Her rags to riches story of how she started and built a Luxury for Less Fashion Brand Wisdom on building brand working with influencers How spirit wisdom guided her to take a blind leap of faith to move to the US from S. Africa How she scaled her company when she moved into a market the size of the US, compared to the S. African market The importance of peace in our life Natalie Mills is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand – styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated

 Today, I can't wait to introduce you to a true marketing and branding expert, the President and Founder of LV Jones Consulting, LLC - Tasha Jones. Her story will uplift and inspire you to step into the thought leadership space and remind you that the energy you exude is attracted back to you. In This Episode:  Tasha shares the story behind how she shifted from broadcast journalism to a career in advertising The importance of creating consistency and continuity across a brand Insight into her work redesigning what was the Stapleton Airport into a socioeconomic space that serves every life stage and endures through economic difficulties Tasha shares about the powerful blog post she released after George Floyd and the tremendous response she received Tips on leveraging your content to thought leadership status Why it's essential to show up with an intention for genuine connection Brand storytelling around diversity, equity, and inclusion Tasha Jones, President and Founder for LV Jones Consulting, drives dive

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of my amazing clients Dana Kirchmar who's broken boundaries for women in the aviation and aerospace industries. Now, she's working to help other women do the same. Dana is truly a rocket scientist. Who will introduce you to careers you never thought possible in STEM, inspire you to take risks, ask for what you want in life, and remind you to step outside your comfort zone while reinforcing that a personal life with fulfilling hobbies is crucial for self-fulfillment. In This Episode: Dana shares her one message for the world The different career opportunities in STEM many people have not considered The story behind how Dana entered the world of electrical engineering Insight into Dana's work on the first classified spaceship mission Dana shares the story of when she went to work for a startup aircraft manufacturer, where she designed and built an aircraft from scratch Diving deep into personal memories of the transformation she encountered about being released f

 Today, I'm excited to introduce you to Jill Keuth, a life coach helping women come home to themselves and live a more courageous life. You'll feel inspired after listening to this powerful interview where Jill shares her journey and tips you can start using today to shine brighter in your personal and professional life. In this Episode: Jill shares how she organically entered the world of coaching and how her mother has been an inspiration in her journey How motherhood changed her career trajectory The ways she worked through many identity crises Insight into her journey as a life coach The different ways she taps into courage and her true self Jill's one message for the world Tips on moving from your head to your heart The ways she's grown her business with divine purpose How she's expanding her offerings by hosting her first retreat Ways to trust the certainty within yourself Tips on saying yes to your potential   Jill Keuth is the founder of Be Courageously YOU and a Whole-Person Life Coach for h

 Today, I'm thrilled to share the three key components to growing your business - clarity, consistency, and courage. Recently I've been working with my mastermind clients to look at their mid-year results as we launch into the last part of 2022. I love this exercise because we are often in the work of doing and not reflecting on our success; this mid-year point often surprises even the best of us! They've boldly raised their rates to charge their true value, experienced sold-out retreats, manifested dream pilgrimages to the Camino de Santiago, and launched new brands serving their clients at the highest level. These are all conversations I've had in the past few months, and I can't wait to share more insights with you that will help you achieve the results you're dreaming of with tangible tips you can start integrating immediately! In this Episode: Kami reflects on work she’s done with her clients this past year after mid-year check ins The importance of growing our businesses at the right pace in alignment

Today, I'm excited to share a new solo podcast episode that will help you #RaiseUP your energy and your business. The energy that runs through your body, your space, and your relationships all resonates through your business and is either allowing you to shine in your brightest light or is dimming your brilliance. After listening to the advice in this latest episode  you'll be able to identify aspect of your business that aren't in align with your present goals so that you can release and transform your product and service offerings.  In this Episode: Kami shares her experience with energy training and how this study allowed her to shift her business to a higher level Why it is essential to listen to signs within your body The importance of movement in creating breakthroughs How to keep the energy of your business clean amongst the noise Why clearing out the old is vital to bringing new energetic shifts The importance of creating an energetic balance as CEOs of a business Tips on managing the energy of your

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to a visionary helping others lead a life that transcends burnout and embraces well-being executive coach for women, Tracy Vozza. In this latest interview, you'll learn how to leverage practical tips that can help you in all stages of entrepreneurship. In this Episode: Teresa discusses her need to show up and never say no during her corporate career Her inner journey of self-discovery The importance of establishing boundaries Patriarchal society blueprints and the expectations these place on women Untangling her need for attention, accolades, and praise Signs a person is experiencing burnout The vicious cycles of burnout and tips on how to stop The importance of knowing when you have stepped into over care How genuine self-care is being in a state of renewal more than in a state of energy depletion Teresa's most significant lessons in growing her business Why time is sacred Teresa Vozza is a leadership expert, executive coach, and former Human Resources Executive with

Today, I'm honored to introduce you to Sacred Walker, the CEO of Kuumba Health. She's hailed by audiences worldwide as a gifted orator, charismatic presenter, visionary leader, and executive coach. Sacred Walker speaks about resilience, the capacity for all to thrive when transforming internal and external stressors into success thru facing the internalized judgments, biases, and doubts people face daily. After listening to this empowering interview, you'll take away a fresh perspective on burnout, self-care and much more! In this Episode: • Sacred Walker shares how she's committed to transforming the mind, body, and spirit experience by helping other women live a life they love • Tips on turning your pain into your superpower • How tuning in and slowing down actually became her savior • Healing through art, storytelling, and dance • The power of playwriting development which allows people to embody specific roles before fully stepping into them • The importance of looking to your archetype now and determini