We had a great conversation with Julia Brooks today! We talked about her beliefs around having an abundance mindset and trusting that there is more than enough to go around—for her, her clients, her peers, even her ‘competitors’. She shared that for her it means she doesn't have to grip or force anything to succeed. She can cheer other women on, give generously, and still hit every goal she sets. She believes that when you operate from abundance, you are able to show up in your full power—and attract ‘your’ people because of that energy. And we totally agree!



Check out Julia’s FREE MASTERCLASS - Use the Nice Girl Method to Book 5-10 Sales Calls Per Week [https://juliaksales.myclickfunnels.com/webinar-reg-page?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaetfDxHX2LdydzpL75Dhm1WQCWlRRb80N4cxH5KtsHtcxf-AWEGGb6f37_zxA_aem_JYBo950xuui3_opRCP8yBA].

You can find Julia online here:

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/juliaksales] 

Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions [https://ftcpodcast.com/] here: 

Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftcpodcast]



Website [http://ftcpodcast.com/]

EP 133: How to Cheer Other Women On, Give Generously, and Still Hit Every Goal with Julia Brooks

We had a great conversation with Pat Miller this week! Despite suffering significant personal losses, including her mother, siblings, and husband, she has shown remarkable resilience and humor. Her story of strength and perseverance is chronicled in her award-winning, best-selling book "Kicking Karma's Ass," which details her professional and personal comeback. Miller's success and spirit exemplify her ability to not only survive but to flourish in the face of adversity. “A lot of people think karma is this thing where you’ve done something wrong, so something bad happens to you as a result. Basically, you get what you deserve. Wayne Dyer says, ‘How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.’ And that’s how I look at it - you are responsible for you.”



In 2013, her eldest brother died unexpectedly. The following year her mother died and her husband was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. Then her father passed away in 2015 and the final blow was her husband succumbing to cancer in 2016. “It was the darkest hours of my life. I was literally in a daze and running on automatic pilot. The pain of those losses was unfathomable. But, I turned that anger at all of the losses into a determination to succeed. I had two sons to think about.”



“Looking back on my personal and professional journey,...I was inspired…to write my book. I needed to make sense of all of my grief and wanted to inspire others who feel totally alone in restarting their lives. I decided to be vulnerable in telling my story – telling the whole truth, as raw as it might be. People need to know that personal transformation isn’t scary, but the circumstances behind them might be. And it’s okay. It’s all new territory, so it’s normal to be nervous. Don’t let that stop you. Ask for guidance. Look for signs. Follow the nudges. Whatever you are called to do, IS FOR YOU. For me that meant refusing to feel like a victim. I spent long nights, meditating and contemplating why such losses happened to me. I knew there had to be a reason why. I often say my husband was such a selfless man in his death. It allowed me to become the woman I was destined to be. I couldn't allow his death to be all negative. I had to find the positive. And that’s how I started to rebrand, reinvent and rebuild.”



Pat’s ebook [https://www.amazon.com/KICKING-Karmas-Ass-Unbelievable-Perseverance/dp/B0BQ53YGJM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GPILNBYUKEHN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qYQoaJTICeLjMXrAXJBVcfdlpapo8zAYnh7Pwd54Ibo.hxi_ZMZuEByc7SSpQXeDUUz3gJqDQSo8FDh6Ju4gCbo&dib_tag=se&keywords=kicking+karmas+ass&qid=1760968226&sprefix=kicking+karmas+ass%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1] will be available for 99 cents starting later this week for the next two weeks for our listeners.  It's also available free to those who are Kindle Unlimited subscribers. 

https://www.amazon.com/KICKING-Karmas-Ass-Unbelievable-Perseverance/dp/B0BQ53YGJM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GPILNBYUKEHN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qYQoaJTICeLjMXrAXJBVcfdlpapo8zAYnh7Pwd54Ibo.hxi_ZMZuEByc7SSpQXeDUUz3gJqDQSo8FDh6Ju4gCbo&dib_tag=se&keywords=kicking+karmas+ass&qid=1760968226&sprefix=kicking+karmas+ass%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1



You can find Pat online here:

Website [https://patmiller.net/]: https://patmiller.net/

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/]: https://www.instagram.com/thepatmiller11/

EP 132: How To Use Karma To Transform Your Life With Pat Miller

Vernessa Hopkins is a seasoned Global Operations Executive with a distinguished career leading within Fortune 500 companies. With more than a decade of experience driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth in high-stakes environments, she has mastered the art of influence and leadership. Vernessa is the creator of The Influence Equation, a transformative framework that equips professionals with the tools to strengthen self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and persuasive communication. As a consultant and sought-after speaker, she empowers individuals and teams to unlock their potential, navigate complexity with confidence, and achieve lasting impact.



EP 131: Memos to Myself: How Reflection Transformed My Path with Vernessa Hopkins

Chanel E. Martin is an award-winning chemical engineer turned serial entrepreneur, recognized for her impact in media, beauty-tech, and innovation. She is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Book Media, where she helps authors and brands publish manuscripts in as little as 30 days, and the author of Speak Up... We Deserve to Be Heard. Featured in outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, Essence, and BET, Chanel has a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs scale through storytelling and community building. Her latest venture, Her Beauty Regimen, is a marketplace dedicated to intentional, wellness-driven beauty routines. She also co-founded Myavana, the first AI-powered personalized haircare recommendation system for women of color. Across all her ventures, Chanel leads with a commitment to innovation, empowerment, and cultural impact.

EP 130: How To Trust But Verify With Chanel Martin

Misty Mae, founder of Misty Mae Enterprises, is a business operations strategist who helps entrepreneurs build sustainable systems before hiring. Through her signature approach, Get Your Poop in a Group, she empowers leaders to streamline workflows, create effective SOPs, and scale with confidence without the chaos. Misty specializes in transforming disorganized businesses into well-structured operations, ensuring growth is smooth, sustainable, and set up for long-term success.

EP 129: Thriving Beyond the Struggles with Misty Mae

In this inspiring episode, Melissa Alexander shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to building a life of freedom, fulfillment, and purpose through entrepreneurship.

Melissa opens up about the moment she realized that the traditional path — career, retirement plan, “success” by society’s standards — wasn’t bringing her joy. Through home business ownership, she discovered not just time and money freedom, but something even greater: emotional and spiritual abundance.

💡 In this conversation, we explore:

 * Breaking free from the corporate grind and rewriting your life story
   

 * How Melissa’s mother inspired her to pursue business ownership
   

 * The deeper meaning of abundance — peace of mind, happiness, and fulfilling relationships
   

 * The importance of persistence, patience, and vision when building your dreams
   

 * Why it’s never too late to start over — including the story of Melissa’s mentor, Belinda Santor, who rebuilt her life and business at age 50 and created lasting success
   

This episode is a must-watch for anyone feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering if it’s too late to chase the life you really want.

You can find Melissa online here:

Website [https://malistasolutions.com/]

Alignable [https://www.alignable.com/phoenix-az/malista-solutions-llc]

LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/malistasolutionsllc/]

Other resources mentioned during the podcast:

VA Connection with Belinda Sandor [https://malistasolutionsva--thevaconnection.thrivecart.com/vaschool/]

Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions [https://ftcpodcast.com/] here: 

Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftcpodcast]

Website [http://ftcpodcast.com/]

EP 128: Melissa Alexander’s Journey From Corporate Burnout to Entrepreneurial Freedom and Abundance

EP 127: True Leadership: Expanding the Field Instead of Guarding Your Turf with Jennifer Christensen

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into integrity — what it really means to live, work, and lead from a place of alignment.

Integrity isn’t just about honesty — it’s about when your actions, words, and inner truth line up. It’s about creating boundaries, choosing clients and opportunities that match your values, and having the courage to disappoint instead of betraying yourself.

We explore:

 * Integrity as alignment → how to live in sync with your truth.
   

 * Boundaries & integrity → why saying “no” can be one of the most powerful yes’s to yourself.
   

 * Integrity in business → choosing aligned clients, projects, and partnerships (even if it means turning others down).
   

 * The ripple effect → how one woman standing in her integrity gives others permission to do the same.
   

 * Courage & authenticity → why integrity requires bravery and the willingness to take the harder road.

We also asked:

 * Where in our lives do we feel fully in integrity right now?
   

 * What helps us return to our center when life pulls us off course?

So, where in YOUR life do you feel fully in integrity right now? And what helps YOU return to your center when life starts life-ing? We’d love to hear from you!

Our biggest takeaway? Living in integrity means choosing alignment over approval — even when it’s hard. What was your biggest aha from today’s episode?

Other resources mentioned during the podcast:

 * Jen Kem’s Book: Unicorn Team [https://bookshop.org/a/14041/9781401980276]

 * Aly Berthiaume’s monthly writer’s circle - check out Ally’s website, connect with her on her social channels, and subscribe to her newsletter for the inside scoop! [https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/]

 * Angelic’s monthly women’s circle for business - join us each month for this free one-hour women’s circle for business owners! [https://subscribepage.io/0LgAsM]

Stay connect with Fempreneur True Confessions [https://linktr.ee/fempreneurtrueconfessions] here: 

Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftcpodcast]:

Website [http://ftcpodcast.com/]:



EP 126: Living in Integrity: Alignment, Boundaries & Bravery in Business with Lora & Angelic

Meet Kash: She served as the chief financial officer for Icon Foods soon moving into the

CEO role (as of May 10, 2024). She oversees the financial operations, reporting, and compliance of these organizations, as well as drives their growth and profitability. She has a strong background in legal matters, such as acquisition negotiation, trademark applications, regulatory compliance, and contract drafting, which enables her to handle complex and diverse transactions and issues. She currently holds an MBA degree from Eastern Washington University, with a focus on accounting and finance, to further enhance her skills and knowledge in this field. In her free time, she loves to be with her family, spend time outdoors, and golf.



Social Media Handles: 

LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kash-rocheleau-a0678528/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/icon_foods/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kashrocheleau



EP 125: Finding Mentors, Releasing Judgment And Empowering Yourself To Be Seen And Heard With Kash Rocheleau

Gözde Brake Guia, aka Goz, is the Cofounder of PodWritten, a podcast booking agency for health and wellness businesses. She started her career as a teacher and then became a content writer and editor for a PR company. 

In 2024, driven by a desire for freedom, she and her husband launched PodWritten despite having no prior business or sales experience. But Goz embraced the unknown and decided to learn and grow along the way. Today, through PodWritten, she helps health and wellness brands secure interviews on top podcasts and teaches them about strategic storytelling. 

Fluent in Turkish, English, and Spanish, she’s been featured in top-tier publications like Entrepreneur and Forbes Centroamerica.



Ep 124 How To Silence the Excuses and Create the Life You Want with Gözde Brake Guia Outline

We’ve all seen the advertisements for how to get to a 10K month by doing XYZ. Sounds great, doesn't it? First, we are NOT those people. We are here to bring a true community for female entrepreneurs to a very real place. We don’t promise to have all the answers. We do promise to bring together real women with real struggles, being honest about those struggles. Join us for these stories of women in entrepreneurship; the successes, failures, laughter through tears, and everything in between. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftcpodcast/support

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