We had such a fun conversation with Cristel on this episode of the podcast. Who said business has to be boring and serious? Not Cristel Sias that’s for sure! Cristel shared her story and powerful business insights with us about: 

 * Her philosophy around competition

 * Being a college drop out

 * What her work playlist is like

 * The story of resilience that inspired her 

 * And the one piece of advice she’d give her younger self

You can find Cristel online here:

Website [https://everydayconsulting.net/]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cristel2632/]

LinkedI [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristelsias/]n

Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cristel.sias]

Other resources mentioned during the podcast:

Lo Fi Afro Beats Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1a0iVCL7fAC85pczypLcUw]- we listen on Spotify, but search wherever you listen  

Bobbi Humphrey - Black and Blues  [https://open.spotify.com/album/1zCeavwN7ZhPIGR5phKxJv?si=JCHlucN0Q4aG5EggSe7eSQ]- we listen on Spotify, but search wherever you listen

The Art Of Possibilities [https://bookshop.org/a/14041/9780142001103] by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander

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

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

EP 119 Humor, heart and a great playlist with Cristel Sias

During Charity’s episode we hit it harder than burnout at a board meeting! Charity and Angelic got heart-to-heart about: 

 * How she made the shift from corporate shackles to freedom and abundance

 * How an abundant mindset isn’t just about monetizing and money, it’s about freedom and access to opportunities and options to live at your most fulfilled

 * How we dial into our goals and hold ourselves accountable through the pitfalls, stumbling blocks and mental gremlins. 

 * How coaches and mentors have helped us

 * Overcoming corporate burnout and entrepreneurial burnout - it’s a thing!

 * Normalizing mental fitness, talking about depression 

 * Taking our power back, getting clear on our goals, and reaching for the stars is a choice and that is our superpower. We all have choice!

 * Resilience as a choice and an amazing gift that we all have

Phew! Yes, it was a power-packed episode, folks! So, be sure to stop by her website to download her free books [https://charitybrown.biz/] and take her up on her Free Clarity Call [https://charitybrown.biz/]! https://charitybrown.biz/ 

You can find Charity online here:

Website [https://charitybrown.biz/]

LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-brown-3539533a/]

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

Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CharityBrownBiz]

YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CharityBrownNOW] 

Podcast [https://charitybrown.biz/podcasts]

Other Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:

The Dark Side of the Light Worker (book) [https://bookshop.org/a/14041/9781594485251]

Rachel Rodgers’ Book We Should All Be Millionaires [https://bookshop.org/a/14041/9781400221684]

LIsa Nichols [https://motivatingthemasses.com/]

Profit First [https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/]

Allen Knight (Coach) [https://formerzenmonk.com/]

Sam Ovens (Coach) [https://shrewdplace.wordpress.com/]

Firewalker Convention [https://tonyrobbinsfirewalk.com/]

Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions here: 

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

Website [http://ftcpodcast.com/]

EP  118: Your Superpower Is Choice: A Fempreneur’s Guide to Mental Mastery & Abundance with Charity Brown

Sabrina Morris has spent over ten years as a specialized consultant solving problems for

corporate executives. As a problem solver, she applied her experience as an Enterprise

Architect across all aspects of business. Her background as a Strategic Business Analyst,

Change Strategist, Systems Architect, and Software Designer impacted her effectiveness as a

problem solver. In addition, she leveraged the wisdom of her mother, who was a successful

Real Estate Investor and Entrepreneur. As a passionate problem solver and writer, she helps

those who want more than the status quo—those looking to make a unique shift in their lives

and desire a lifestyle transformation.



EP 117: Sweat Equity & Sisterhood: What My Mother, Masterminds, & Racism Taught Me About Power With Sabrina Morris

Veronica is a two-time Amazon bestselling author, speaker, and the passionate founder of Carnelian Wealth Solutions, LLC. With over 20 years of expertise in financial services, Veronica specializes in empowering women in the sandwich generation to take control of their financial futures. 

Veronica’s mission is deeply personal, rooted in her own experience of navigating the financial and emotional challenges following her father’s passing. This journey inspired her to dedicate her life to helping others avoid similar pitfalls and create legacies that reflect their values and aspirations. 

As a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Trainer, Veronica brings her unique ability to inspire, guide, and activate change in her audience. She combines her financial expertise with transformational coaching techniques to deliver insights that resonate on both a practical and emotional level.



EP 116: How To Stop Allowing Self-Doubt Run The Show with Veronica Rodgers

 Becky Mollenkamp 

An ICF-certified coach with nearly a decade of experience, Becky helps progressive founders who want to grow their companies without losing sight of their people-first values. Operating through an intersectional feminist lens, Becky helps smart, high-achievers break up with hustle culture and redefine success on their own damn terms. Becky is a mom, avid reader, novice baker, and introvert. A former journalist and current host of The Gutsy Boss podcast, Becky is a skilled public speaker and we can’t wait to chat it up with her!

I am not concerned about making an offer. I'd be thrilled simply to point

people to my website (beckymollenkamp.com [http://beckymollenkamp.com] ) and to the Feminist Podcasters

Collective (feministpods.com [http://feministpods.com]).

Assigned Reading Podcast - New! Reading feminist essays and talking about them. Episodes drop tomorrow.



EP 115: Living A Life That Reflects Your True Desires With Becky Mollenkamp

Meet Nikia Burch, a powerhouse in back-office operations and business support! With over 15 years of experience across industries like real estate, healthcare, and insurance, Nikia has worked alongside everyone from solopreneurs to C-suite execs—bringing deep expertise in finance, HR, business ops, and payroll.

In 2021, she launched Innovative VA LLC, offering virtual support to busy entrepreneurs. Her passion for helping businesses stay financially organized led to the 2024 launch of Confident Bookkeeping Solutions, where she now focuses solely on helping small business owners set up efficient systems and thrive financially.

Nikia holds a degree in Business Administration from Harris-Stowe State University and currently calls St. Louis, MO home.

💼 Tune in to hear how she’s transforming chaos into clarity for business owners across the country!



Ep 114: Change Course Until You Find What Lights You Up With Nikia Burch

In this powerful episode, we welcome Tatiana — therapist, trauma coach, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Tatiana shares her personal story of surviving complex trauma, living in chronic anxiety, and how discovering somatic experiences completely transformed her life. From dissociation and burnout to building a thriving business and creating supportive communities, Tatiana opens up about the journey of healing her nervous system and intentionally designing a healthier, joy-filled life.



This heartfelt conversation explores important topics like recognizing survival mode, building supportive relationships, the myths about emotional regulation, and how real healing is possible without staying stuck for years. If you're feeling burnt out, stuck, or disconnected, this episode is for you.



Learn the step by step healing process that has helped Tatiana’s clients go from functioning in states of Fight, Flight, Freeze to thriving and living a life outside of survival mode. Get your FREE GUIDE for How to Heal Your Nervous System 101! [https://tatianaszulclmhc.kartra.com/page/nervoussystem]



You can find Candace online here:

Website [https://www.tatianaszulclmhc.com/]

Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/4IYq4svBcp1CR0t0jt8OUq?si=a59ec66b8a18472c]



Stay connected with Fempreneur True Confessions here: 

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

EP 113:Healing from Survival Mode: A Journey to Thriving with Tatiana Szulc

Allie Herman is the CEO of Dragonwing, a girls’ activewear company. Dragonwing was originally founded in North Carolina in 2013 as a base layer apparel brand for tween and teen girls. In 2022, Allie acquired the brand from its founder, and relaunched it in Denver, Colorado as a pure play activewear brand.

Dragonwing designs high-quality activewear that girls can wear all day, while at the same time allowing them to feel comfortable, confident, and fashionable. Because anyone can be active - everyone should be comfortable. Whether she’s at the dance studio or just hanging out with her friends, the Dragonwing girl feels secure in who she is and who she wants to be. 

Allie has always had a passion for fashion and athletics. Her athletic journey began as a competitive swimmer at 5 years old and culminated as a varsity swimmer at the University of North Carolina. After retiring from competitive swimming, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion, where she attended Parsons School of Design.

Following her time at Parsons, Allie has spent the last two decades working in children's activewear, and has worked for some of the most recognizable brands in the industry. Her career has given her knowledge that spans every aspect of the apparel business, from manufacturing, sourcing, design, merchandising and sales. Her comprehensive knowledge of the industry's intricacies enables her to guide Dragonwing with precision, ensuring the highest quality products are brought to market efficiently.



https://voyagedenver.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-allison-herman-of-%e2%97%8b-dragonwing/

https://www.beautynewsnyc.com/beauty-news-metro/metro-parent-baby/dragonwing-sportswear-for-teen-and-tween-girls/

https://boldjourney.com/meet-allison-herman/

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-allison-herman/

https://www.passioncollective.co/blog/allison-herman

https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/mentoring-matters/2024/09/in-her-words-allison-herman-



EP 112: One Of The Most Authentic And Effective Ways To Grow My Business with Allison Herman

It was a pleasure to have Christine on the podcast and hear the origin story of her business and the separation that came with elevation that she experienced as she was building her business. We are so appreciative of her transparency and authenticity as she shared how she overcame that tough time and where she is today with her business. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and support a fellow fempreneur!

You can find Christine online here:

Website [https://urbanrxhealth.com/]

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

Other resources mentioned during the podcast:

Lisa Nichols [https://motivatingthemasses.com/]

Viola Davis [https://youtu.be/Na45LstQkRI?si=VKZ-igLJ_q3iwa6-]

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

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

EP 111: How To Prepare For The Separation That Comes With Elevation with Christine Carroll

Meet Candace: A cartwheel enthusiast, the human form of glitter and multi-passionate Dream Doula. She lives in New York City but have lived all over the world, from Boston to Nicaragua to San Diego. It’s been a blast for her and she LOVES to travel.

Her work exists at the intersection of creative consulting + artistry + life coaching + health &

wellness. She empowers modern day revolutionaries and culture disruptors to transform the world with their unique magic and creations without sacrificing their mental, emotional and physical health and wealth.

She actively engages with her clients as a guide, counselor, facilitator, support team member and advocate. She cultivates experiences for folks like you to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate your personal and professional achievements as you conquer self-doubt, inertia, and self-sabotage.

She believes that together we can re-envision your convoluted or nonexistent personal and professional management systems so that you can take consistent aligned and empowered action that unleashes spiritual, emotional and monetary abundance in your life. Did someone say, “MORE JOY PLEASE?!” Heck yes!



Social Media Handles: 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candace.l.taylor/ 

LinkedIN - http://www.linkedin.com/in/candaceltaylor/ 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@candace.l.taylor 





EP 110: Your Only Competition Is You - Everyone Else Is A Co-Creator with Candace Taylor

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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