A psychotherapist turned coach, Abby Havermann is a dynamic speaker, skilled trainer, and illuminator of the unconscious self-betrayals that drive our everyday challenges.

Combining psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom, she teaches you how to rewire habitual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior to thrive instead of survive. 

Note: I mistakenly introduced Abby as “Dr.” Abby Havermann in episode 41. While she’s not a doctor, her insights and expertise are deeply impactful, and I’m honored to share her story with you here. 

Amy Quesenberry is a Client and Employee Experience Expert and former global business consultant with over 20 years in Human Capital, Talent Management, and Organizational Development. After a successful corporate HR career in the STEM sector, Amy experienced her own burnout — a turning point that led her to create the Start with Compassion® framework, helping leaders use compassion to drive both performance and fulfillment.

She is now a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and co-host of the Infuse Compassion Podcast, as well as co-creator of the annual Infuse Compassion into Companies (ICIC) Conference. Her work has been featured at global conferences and leadership events, including the Womentech Network and the upcoming LeadHERshop Conference 2025.

Living in San Diego with her husband and two dogs, Amy balances her career with family, fitness, and creativity.

From Episode 21

17+ years of high proficiency leadership in Environmental, Health & Safety with a passion to help transform safety cultures and drive positive safety results throughout Iowa.

https://thesafetyrack.org/

 Amy is a global C-Suite executive and board-ready leader with deep expertise in risk management, governance, AI, cybersecurity, and M&A across technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. She has guided companies and boards through crises ranging from reorganizations to cybersecurity attacks, driving strategic outcomes with a practical, high-energy approach. Named one of the top 100 women in the U.S. ready to be a Fortune 500 General Counsel and recognized as a Powerful Woman in IP, Amy brings international experience from the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Australia. Currently Chief Legal Officer at Rectangle Health and Advisory Board Director for ACHealth, she has led high-stakes transactions, launched legal departments, and advanced corporate initiatives that deliver measurable value. Amy is now seeking an Independent Board Director role where she can leverage her global perspective and proven ability to turn complexity into growth. 

From Episode 20

Ana is an avid hiker and nature lover, and fur mama to two chihuahuas. Quarantine introduced Ana to candle making, and she absolutely loved this therapeutic process. After researching for several months, she decided to make them on her own, spread the word about the benefits of soy wax, and pour her love for nature into a candle. When she's not making candles, you can find her on the edges of cliffs in national parks along with her hubby and two chihuahuas.

Scentana Candle Co was created to bring a relaxing aesthetic and aroma without the worries. All candles are made with natural soy wax and hand-poured in small batches for exceptional quality. Clean scent fragrances are chosen, creating a safer product that can save you any worries. Every candle is hand-labeled and packaged, and each glass jar can be upcycled for multi-purpose use after your candle's burn. 

Bart Merrell is an entrepreneur, author of Monetize Your Mindset, speaker, and coach known as the Side Hustle Samurai. With decades of experience turning everyday skills and unexpected life events into income opportunities, Bart teaches people how to prepare for life’s challenges by building multiple streams of income. His journey includes remarkable resilience—like transforming the loss of his leg into a platform to help others facing similar challenges. Bart’s mission is simple: to help people recognize the value in what they already know, build confidence, and take practical steps toward financial and personal freedom. 

Betsy Pepine is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of Pepine Realty, one of Florida’s top-ranked real estate brokerages. She’s the bestselling author of Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us and has led one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies.

A graduate of Duke University with an MBA from The Wharton School, Betsy’s firms have earned honors including Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For and Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch. She’s endorsed by her mentor Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank.

Passionate about purpose-driven leadership, Betsy founded Pepine Gives, a nonprofit supporting families facing housing insecurity. Her mission is to help others break free from limiting expectations and build lives—and businesses—rooted in authenticity, impact, and joy.

 Brianne Rush is the founder of The Independence Lab, where she equips Gen Z women to move from college to career with confidence. She rose quickly in her own career—from intern to managing editor in a year, and later VP of Operations—by leaning on curiosity, courage, and authentic connections rather than credentials alone. Recognized by Forbes and Women We Admire, Brianne now helps young professionals avoid networking mistakes, decode workplace dynamics, and build the relationships that truly move careers forward. 

Christine Hummel is a senior leader with over two decades of experience across CVS Health, McKesson, and Sanofi. She has led complex cross-functional teams, built new service models in the cell and gene therapy space, and developed a leadership philosophy grounded in trust, delegation, and building teams that hold the work. She is also the host of Root to Rising, a podcast dedicated to helping the next generation of women find their confidence, purpose, and path. 

Dawn Rasmussen is a certified résumé writer and the president of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services, a Portland-based firm helping professionals take charge of their career stories. As one of the nation’s leading career management experts, Dawn has guided thousands of clients in turning setbacks into strategic comebacks through powerful storytelling, personal branding, and authentic networking. She is also the author of Forget Job Security: Build Your Marketability—the first book to offer a complete roadmap for managing your career every day. 

Dr. Albert Bramante is a seasoned talent agent and psychologist who’s spent over two decades helping actors and professionals overcome self-sabotage and step into their full potential. He’s the author of Rise Above the Script, where he blends psychology and performance to help people turn fear into focus. 

Dr. Anna Kallschmidt is an award-winning industrial-organizational psychologist dedicated to decoding the "unwritten rules" of workplace culture. Drawing from her own journey from a rural, working-class background to roles in Big 4 firms, Ivy League institutions, and federal agencies, she empowers organizations to foster inclusive environments.

Her research focuses on how social class identity, neurodivergence, and cultural norms influence professional dynamics. Through her book, The Unwritten Rules of Work, keynote speeches, and consulting services, Dr. Kallschmidt equips leaders and teams with tools to shift from cycles of fear to courage, enhancing communication, accountability, and belonging.

Explore her work at drkallschmidt.com.

Dr. Ardeshir Mehran is a psychologist, leadership strategist, and the author of You Are Not Depressed. You Are Un-Finished. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has worked with top executives, founders, and global organizations to address the hidden emotional toll of high achievement.

Blending science, storytelling, and soul, Dr. Mehran helps leaders see that anxiety, burnout, and even depression are not signs of failure—but signals of growth waiting to happen. His pioneering concept, the Emotional Bill of Rights, reframes mental health not as a personal defect, but as a path to deeper alignment, agency, and purpose.

Whether he's advising a CEO or speaking to thousands, Dr. Mehran invites us to stop glamorizing resilience—and start living in full, connected presence. His work is a bridge between ambition and wholeness, offering tools for real transformation in both life and leadership.

Dr. Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, speaker, and bestselling author of Unlearning Silence, helping leaders and teams break free from patterns of staying quiet to speak and act with clarity, courage, and impact. A former managing partner at a global leadership development firm affiliated with the Harvard Negotiation Project, she draws on decades of experience to empower people to own their voices and lead authentically. 

Dr. Maggie Baker, Psychologist and Financial Therapist pioneer, is going to talk about money and give us some insights from her book,  Crazy About Money: How Emotions Confuse Our Money Choices And What To Do About It.

 Dr. Michele D. Clark, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and founder of LIFT After Breast Cancer, a movement that helps women move beyond survival into true healing. A two-time stroke survivor, breast cancer survivor, and thriver after divorce, Dr. Clark has transformed her personal challenges into a mission of resilience and empowerment. With a background as a therapist and oncology social worker, she guides women to reframe their self-talk, rebuild their relationship with their bodies, and find strength in authentic community. Through her Celebration, Elevation, and Transformation Brunches, retreats, and coaching, she answers the question: “What’s next after survival?” Rooted in faith and compassion, Dr. Clark inspires women to reclaim their worth, honor their whole selves, and create lives that celebrate thriving beyond trauma. Learn more at www.micheledclark.com

Ellen Leikind is an entrepreneur, corporate innovator, keynote speaker, and author who founded PokerDivas in 2006. With a background as a senior marketing executive at Fortune 500 companies like Pfizer and L’Oréal, she launched over a billion dollars in health and beauty products. Ellen holds an MBA in Marketing from Fordham University and a Diversity & Inclusion certificate from Cornell.

Through PokerDivas, Ellen empowers professionals—especially women—to enhance leadership, negotiation, and communication skills using poker strategies. Her book, Poker Woman: How to Win at Love, Life, and Business Using the Principles of Poker, explores how poker tactics can be applied to business and personal success.

Ellen's work has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, and Parade, and she offers programs and keynotes that help individuals play to win in both business and life.

Jennifer Gligoric is an ethical entrepreneur and business strategist who helps service-based business owners grow in alignment with their values, purpose, and long-term sustainability.

After experiencing homelessness as a teen, Jennifer built a career helping struggling businesses move from crisis and burnout into clarity, stability, and ethical growth. Her work blends practical business strategy with a deep understanding of the internal patterns that shape leadership decisions.

She serves as the Minister of Equity and Resources for Asgardia, the world’s first space nation, and is the founder of the Superclinic Project, where she supports leaders in building sustainable, purpose-driven businesses.

🔗 Learn more at superclinicproject.com

Julia Frense Maria is a seasoned procurement professional and wellness advocate based in Philadelphia. As the Global Indirect Procurement Project Lead at DuPont, she oversees strategic sourcing for $2.4 billion in global spend. Julia’s career includes roles at Ralph Lauren, Anthropologie, and WEConnect International.

A University of Delaware alum with a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Julia has lived across Europe, Asia, and North America. Bilingual in German and holding dual US-EU citizenship, she values diversity and inclusion.

Julia’s personal health journey began in 2020 with medical challenges, leading her to adopt a Mediterranean diet, exercise regularly, and compete in triathlons and half-marathons. Inspired by her transformation, she now empowers other women to embrace wellness.

Julia volunteers with Girls on the Run in Philadelphia, serving on the associate board and leading small events. 

Katherine holds degrees in Music and Education from the University of British Columbia and brings more than 20 years of corporate training and instructional design experience. A former opera singer turned leadership coach, she helps professionals align how they look, sound, and lead — from executive presence to tough conversations. She’s also a keynote speaker, educator, and poet based in Vancouver, BC.

 Amy is a global C-Suite executive and board-ready leader with deep expertise in risk management, governance, AI, cybersecurity, and M&A across technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. She has guided companies and boards through crises ranging from reorganizations to cybersecurity attacks, driving strategic outcomes with a practical, high-energy approach. Named one of the top 100 women in the U.S. ready to be a Fortune 500 General Counsel and recognized as a Powerful Woman in IP, Amy brings international experience from the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Australia. Currently Chief Legal Officer at Rectangle Health and Advisory Board Director for ACHealth, she has led high-stakes transactions, launched legal departments, and advanced corporate initiatives that deliver measurable value. Amy is now seeking an Independent Board Director role where she can leverage her global perspective and proven ability to turn complexity into growth. 

 Khiara Cureton is an Executive, Career, and Wealth Coach and the founder of Ancher Co. She helps ambitious mothers step into executive leadership, increase their earning potential, and build financial freedom — without sacrificing their personal lives. With a background in operations, leadership, and corporate strategy, Khiara empowers women to stop playing small, negotiate with confidence, and lead from true alignment. 

 Liz Weber, CMC, CSP, is a globally recognized leadership strategist, speaker, and author. Named one of the Top 30 Global Gurus for Leadership (2025) alongside John Maxwell and Simon Sinek, Liz advises boards, executives, and business owners worldwide. She’s one of fewer than 100 people to hold both the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designations. As CEO of Weber Business Services, LLC, Liz helps leaders focus on the right things at the right time to drive performance, profit, and culture. 

 Lynn Quinn is a communication strategist, author, and creator of the Four Zones of Communication framework—Pink, Yellow, Higher, and Halt. Her work helps people move from tense, unclear, or conflict-driven exchanges into clarity, trust, and connection. Known for her accessible tools like reflection writing and her “Ferris wheel of the mind” visualization, Lynn teaches leaders, teams, and individuals how to recognize their communication zone and reset in seconds. Her concept of the Pink Zone—the shared space between perspectives—has become a cornerstone of her approach, showing that real influence isn’t about winning arguments but finding common ground. Lynn’s favorite space, the Higher Zone, is synonymous with flow, compassion, and the bonds that build lasting trust and community. Through her Zones of Atlas platform, Lynn equips people to become more self-aware, present, and authentic so they can lead with confidence and create meaningful connections.

Mary Aguirre – Award-Winning Broadcaster & Host of La Tia con Mary Aguirre

Mary Aguirre is a trailblazing communicator with over 40 years of experience in broadcasting, beginning her celebrated career in Mexico where she received the prestigious Antenna Award—the country’s highest recognition in radio. After moving to the United States, she reinvented her voice and platform while staying true to her cultural roots and mission of service.

Today, she is the founder and host of La Tia con Mary Aguirre, a podcast that serves as a heartfelt guide for Latina women navigating life transitions far from home. Just like the beloved Tía in many families, Mary offers warmth, wisdom, and a listening ear—without judgment.

Mozella Perry Ademiluyi, JD, is a global speaker, author, leadership strategist, and poet known for her cross-cultural insights and transformative work. Born in Miami and raised across Africa, Europe, and Asia, Mozella brings a global perspective to her mission of empowering women and fostering connection.

A Howard University graduate with a law degree, she’s licensed in the U.S. and Nigeria. Mozella founded Mountain Peak Strategies, leading workshops, retreats, and coaching programs. Her work is recognized globally, including at the Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference in Bali.

She’s the author of Love Is a Mountain and Rise!: Lean Within Your Inner Power & Wisdom™. She also founded the Global Women Story Circle and Rising Sun Programs, which promote storytelling and wealth literacy for youth and families.

Natalie Holder is an employment lawyer, speaker, and researcher who studies the structural roots of workplace exclusion and burnout. Her book Exclusion grew out of research interviews with over 200 professionals and identifies the 10 indicators of a broken workplace culture. She works with organizations and individuals navigating the legal, cultural, and human cost of workplaces that make promises they don't keep. 

 Neena Perez is a transformational coach, author, and speaker who helps women reclaim their worth, heal from past wounds, and build purpose-driven businesses. Having overcome abuse, teen motherhood, domestic violence, and poverty, Neena now empowers others through her faith-based framework of self-trust, resilience, and courageous action. 

Pat Fenner is an author, podcast producer, and founder of Finishing Well Podcast Productions. After 37 years of marriage and raising five children as a homeschooling mom, Pat faced the challenge of rebuilding her life after divorce. Through courage, community, and creativity, she discovered new strengths and turned her passion for storytelling into a business helping others bring their voices to the world.

Today, Pat supports women navigating midlife transitions—especially “gray divorce”—and guides them in reclaiming confidence, connection, and purpose. Through her gentle, resource-filled book, upcoming journal, and podcast production services, she equips others to share their stories with authenticity and impact.

Pat’s journey is proof that even after everything changes, you still have the power to rewrite your story.

Sasha Eburne is an entrepreneur, NLP Master Coach, Breath & Sound Coach, and Therapeutic Hypnotherapist based on Australia’s Gold Coast. After more than 25 years in corporate management, she left her 9-to-5 to build a thriving virtual assistant business — and within weeks, grew it into a full-time career that gave her both freedom and purpose.

Today, Sasha mentors women around the world to step into their CEO era, create first-class freedom, and build businesses that align with their values. Through her coaching and growing global community, she helps women replace permission-seeking with confidence, connection, and clarity.

Serena Low is a trauma-informed coach for introverts, host of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, and has been an introvert all her life. She supports quiet achievers to grow into Quiet Warriors and achieve professional visibility without having to act extroverted.

Sharon Ehrlich is an executive coach and leadership development expert with over 30 years of corporate experience across IBM, Citrix, and Veeam. She’s also the creator of the Living While Leading™ framework, helping women in leadership align their careers with their values and lead with authenticity. 

Sheila is a large-scale, goal-driven, and adaptable global team leader known for motivating, mobilizing, and coaching teams to exceed high-performance standards. With a proven track record in complex environments, she combines strong communication strategy, branding expertise, and facilitation skills with superior change management capabilities. Sheila’s collaborative approach and deep relationship-building skills help her navigate all levels of an organization, while her certifications in Learning & Organizational Development, Lean Sigma, and Ethical Decision Making underscore her commitment to integrity, innovation, and sustainable talent growth. As a StrengthsFinder™ Arranger, Maximizer, Focus, Developer, and Activator, she’s a powerhouse at synthesizing ideas, inspiring excellence, driving action, and unlocking the potential in others. 

Stacie Shifflett is a bestselling author, boundary-builder, intuition-led strategist, and founder of Modern Consciousness®. She’s led a $50M acquisition, reinvented her career multiple times, raised llamas, run construction teams, and built a life rooted in clarity and courage. Today, she helps people break autopilot, trust their inner guidance, and create joyful, aligned success. 

Walter Dusseldorp is an executive mentor, leadership strategist, and former healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience guiding high-performing professionals. Known as The Dutch Mentor, Walter blends deep personal insight with practical, actionable leadership frameworks that help individuals transition from doing to leading with clarity, courage, and intention.

His expertise spans frontline patient care, emergency response, executive management, and organizational transformation. Walter specializes in helping leaders build trust, increase engagement, and elevate team performance by shifting from reactive patterns to mindful, purpose-driven leadership.

Grounded, direct, and highly intuitive, Walter brings the perfect blend of storytelling, life experience, and strategic wisdom. His mission is to help people uncover their “why,” develop their authentic leadership identity, and create meaningful impact without sacrificing their well-being.