Extraordinary Women Radio With Kami Guildner

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Nancy Fitzgerald, CEO of iLendingDIRECT. In this episode: Hear out how Nancy is leading iLendingDIRECT amidst the Corona Virus pandemic The highlights of Nancy’s experience as a TV journalist and how it changed her life Nancy’s inspiration behind the American Woman Television and The Butterfly Foundation How Nancy sought healing from the tragic death of her husband and taking over the company How building your own dream team can help grow your business The importance of listening to your inner wisdom in making the right business decisions Some important lessons to learn in running a successful company What makes iLendingDIRECT unique in terms of company values and ethics What inspires Nancy these days Nancy Fitzgerald is an award-winning executive within the automotive finance industry. As CEO, Nancy leads iLendingDIRECT’s executive team and drives the company’s strategic vision and business plan. She

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Makisha Boothe: Founder and Head Business Coach of Sistahbiz Global Network, a business accelerator for Black women entrepreneurs. In this episode we jam on thinking bigger and moving through fear, and more! Hear about how Makisha started Sistahbiz for Black women entrepreneurs How Sistahbiz grew from a Facebook group to a thriving business community online How Makisha is helping women learn about how to access capital with emotional and mental readiness The biggest challenges and opportunities lined up for Sistahbiz Makisha’s support system and strategies for self-care that contribute to business success How to muster the courage to grow your business Learn how to face your fears and get your confidence back How Makisha’s clients call her “the business therapist” Makisha’s source of inspiration and happiness Honored by the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce with the Clara Brown Award, Recipient of the

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Karen Sherman: Author of Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere, and President of the Akilah Institute, Rwanda’s only women’s college. In this episode: Discover how Karen’s desire to effect change made her move to Rwanda with her family How Women for Women International empower women everywhere How Karen deepened her family relationships while managing her career Learn how Karen successfully transitions living in two different worlds How the Akilah Institute enables women to earn their own income The story of Teresa in Karen’s book, “Brick by Brick” How Karen’s book is a universal experience shared by most women The power of a story and how it can build your business Karen’s vision on the future of women worldwide and what she’s looking forward to next Karen Sherman, author of Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere, has spent h

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Rachel Lubchansky, CEO of REL Impact and the Sheer Impact Conference & Community. From a young age, Rachel was interested in women’s empowerment and fascinated by women who changed the world. She wanted to become one of those women whose name was synonymous with helping others, and whose work extended far beyond herself. She's certainly made that happen. In this episode: Hear out how Rachel started being an entrepreneurial journey in her 20s How curiosity and love for learning can fuel entrepreneurship The life changes that can sometimes affect your business The profundity of owning to your potential and owning your life How to become more self-confident in running your business How Rachel views women and their great potentialities Discover the strategies to surviving the lows How Rachel achieves integration in her life The inspiration behind Sheer Impact Conference & Community Rachel E. Lubchansky is

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Katherine Archuleta, appointed by President Barack Obama as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management and a 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. In this episode: How listening is important in leading discussions about critical issues today Inclusivity and diversity as ideals in our modern world Katherine’s appointment as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management by President Barack Obama Experience, expertise, and excitement as the 3 E’s to success The importance of passion in achieving success The shoulders that Katherine stand on for support Hear about what’s next for Katherine in the political environment and the community Katherine began her career as a school teacher in Denver, and worked in local government for Denver Mayors Federico Pena and John Hickenlooper. She worked for the Departments of Transportation and Energy in the Clinton Administration and was Ch

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Rosalind J. (Bee) Harris, publisher and art director of the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper; 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. In this episode: Discover how Bee founded the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper The importance of having dreams and how to make them happen in your life Learn about the factors that lead to business success What community building means for Bee and her business How to raise your voice as women and get your message heard Rosalind J. Harris also referred to and known as Bee is the owner, publisher and art director of the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper. Since 1987, she and her contributors have been "spreading the news about people of color," and celebrated 32 years in April in 2019. As an active member in the community, Bee is politically connected and has volunteered on campaigns locally and nationally. Over the years, she has served on many diverse boards in the capa

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Guadalupe Briseno, a Latina Leader in Colorado's Labor Movement in the 60s and 70s, and a 2020 Colorado Women's Hall of Fame Inductee. In this Episode: Listen in on how Guadalupe led a labor strike in the Kitayama plant in the 60s that is foundational to today’s social justice movements The importance of respect and non-use of bad language with subordinates and co-workers The human rights violations that Guadalupe witnessed at the Kitayama plant How Guadalupe proposed talking to the management and how Mr. Kitayama just berated them How the women courageously took a stand together against the injustices How Guadalupe took the retrenchment, took it to court, and got the support of a lot of people Why it is important for women to raise their voices in these situations How women are stronger these days and have learned to speak up The opportunities for women of this generation What Guadalupe will tell her

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Dr. Marianne Neifert aka Dr. Mom, Pediatrician and Nationally Recognized Expert on Breastfeeding. Marianne is another 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. In this episode, Marianne shares her story of how she developed the US model of comprehensive lactation services and founded the Mothers’ Milk Bank. Marianne has built a lifetime career raising her voice to make an impact with her work and her voice. Marianne Neifert, MD, MTS, FAAP—aka Dr. Mom--is a pediatrician and nationally recognized expert in lactation management, who has long provided breastfeeding education for diverse health professionals nationwide. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Colorado Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Neifert is the managing member of Dr. Mom Presentations LLC and is a clinical professor of pediatrics at the Uni

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you these two extraordinary women - Sylvie Rokab, Emmy nominated, award-winning filmmaker and Kate Neligan, equine-partnered coach, writer, and speaker. In this episode: Learn about what being with nature brings to your soul and how to connect with it How a powerful experience with horses helps with grounding Discover how the horses’ heart energy affects one’s overall health The holistic changes that Kate experienced with the horses What nature has given to Sylvie and the health of the planet The catalyst for Sylvie’s documentary film, “Love Thy Nature” Hear about forest bathing and the highly sensorial experience The equine-guided experience and its individual and group gains How horses can be the best spiritual teachers Sylvie Rokab is a Film Director, Speaker, and Nature Therapy Guide.  She is an Emmy nominated, award-winning filmmaker with 20+ years experience as a director, producer, cinematographer, editor and writer – working

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you my very dear friend, and the publisher and editor of my book Firedancer, the very extraordinary Donna Mazzitelli. Donna is an  Award-Winning Editor and Publisher, as well as the Founder of the Merry Dissonance Press and The Word Heartiste. We have such a beautiful and fun conversation and Donna shares many of the stories of her life and love-filled thoughts, including: How she found her passion for storytelling The important role that stories play in connecting us with the world How real success comes from being able to share our vulnerability Donna’s most vulnerable moments and her valuable learnings What she's most proud of and the legacy she wishes to leave She also gives some good sage advice on how to start writing your book and get into the flow in writing, as well as more about Indie publishing. Donna, The Word Heartiste, is an award-winning editor and publisher. Having worked with dozens of men and women as a writing coach and

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Dr. Mary Claire Haver - Founder and Creator of The Galveston Diet, designed for women in menopause. In this episode: Hear Mary Claire's journey from a high-paying OB-GYN to a successful entrepreneur How Mary Claire started with a simple Facebook group and an online course but hit 7-figures last year How to prepare for the changes brought about by the onset of menopause The Galveston Diet and what you should be eating Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, she was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause.

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Velveta GoLightly Howell , a Colorado Women's Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee and Life-Long Champion for Social Justice and Advocacy. In this episode: Listen in on how Velveta’s path was set out to fight against racial discrimination at an early age of 6 years old Velveta’s encounter with a police officer that sparked her own  to crusade for equality Appreciate how Velveta saw individual differences but also saw the equality in people What continues to drive Velveta to fight for equality and social justice The achievement that Velveta is proud of the most Some leadership tips to help you excel as a leader What we can do as individuals to help the country and make a difference Velveta’s message to the world Velveta Howell has made many contributions as a life-long champion for social justice and advocacy. She is known as an exceptional role model for other African American women and girls. She was the eighth Afric

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Holly Chantal - Business Coach With A Holistic Flair. In this episode: Listen in on Holly’s dark night of the soul and spiritual awakening experience Holly’s exploration of the spiritual realm and the Akashic Records How Holly integrates spirituality in her messaging work with clients How to confidently reveal your true self through your brand What it means to reach the upper limit of your business and how to break away from it Learn to trust yourself again and your seemingly crazy ideas Entrepreneurial goals can be a moving target, something   Holly Chantal learned firsthand after successfully establishing herself as a business coach and brand strategist that was on track to hit seven figures within her first 5 years. Everything changed however when Holly started a family and she found herself in a deep depression, questioning what she wanted  from life and consequently her business. This lead to a deep spiritual

On today's Extraordinary Women Radio, join me, Kami Guildner interviewed by my BFF Sarah J. Bohnenkamp, as we reflect on this past year, on the journey before us, as women rising and so much more! In this Episode: Hear out how Kami has transformed in her spirit connection in the last decade The essence of spirituality as women’s inner wisdom and light What defines an extraordinary woman and the feminine shift Kami’s writing, blogging, and inspiration from NYT bestselling author, Gabby Bernstein Learn about the vibration scale, the law of attraction, and the R (resonate) Factor How women should be responding to their calling in a big way Kami’s passion for building communities of equally passionate women Realize the importance of respect for children’s individuality Kami being one of the Top 25 most influential and most powerful women in business by the Colorado Women Chamber of Commerce The top 3 most important things women ought to be doing in 2020 How to overcome your fear of the unk

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Kristen Blessman: CEO and President of the Colorado Women's Chamber. In this episode: Find out how Kristen’s career path has always been about effecting change The change and growth that Kristen is working on at the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce How Kristen took the challenge of being CEO and President of the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce Discover how to turn your vulnerability into a strength How Kristen’s upbringing shaped her as a leader How to let go, brave up, and change your life for the better Learn how vulnerability is not a sign of weakness in leadership The future for women at the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce Kristen has over 20 years of leadership experience, including strategic marketing, business development and executive management; working with both non-profit, for-profit as well as small business ownership experience.  She is a change-agent leader with a focus on revenue

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Leah Remillét: Founder of The CEO Kid. The CEO Kid teaches kids to have their own entrepreneurial adventure!! LOVE THIS!! Leah built a successful six figure business, only to discover it wasn’t her soul work! As she started doing her own soul work, she did something – some of us might call crazy! She and her husband packed up everything they owned and took their three kids to travel the world for a year. Think ‘Eat Pray Love’ meets PTA Mom/Business Owner. Tune in and find out if she found the answers she was looking for! This is such a fun story! In this episode: Discover how Leah went from moneyed entrepreneur to founder of The CEO Kid Traveling the world and pursuing your true calling Experiencing humanity in all its goodness How Leah ascertained that teaching kids about business is her true calling How to empower your children through entrepreneurial skills development Leah’s legacy of creating more happy fa

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Gale Norton: First woman elected to Attorney General of Colorado & First woman appointed as Secretary of the US Department of the Interior. Gale is also the first of six 2020 Colorado Women's Hall of Fame Inductees who will be featured here on Extraordinary Women Radio! In this episode: Discover how Gale’s path was meaningfully opened up to politics and law Gale’s momentous journey as the first woman elected as Attorney General of Colorado Running for office and how to raise your voice as a woman Gale’s experience as the first woman appointed Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Learn how collaborative decision-making can be a very effective leadership style The challenge of partisan-based politics and how to remedy the same How to cope with pressure, conflict, and political scrutiny Gales’ significant accomplishment that she is most proud of The importance of practicing women’s right to vote and

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Tommi Wolfe - Founder of Top Six Business Coach, Helping Companies Align Profit With Purpose! This is the second time Tommi has joined us on Extraordinary Women Radio. I wanted to bring her back on to share some of the work she is currently doing to help companies move into B Corp status. Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. In this episode, Tommi shares insights on: The role of purpose in business All about B Corps, the certification process and its benefits How small and big companies can become B Corps Tommi is an Award-winning business consultant, coach, speaker, a seasoned leader and serial entrepreneur, who has enjoyed a successful career on two continents. “Having a company that becomes mission or purpose-driven is the best

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Polly Alexandre - Creator of Money Beautifully™️ helping entrepreneurs break through money blocks. In this episode, Polly and I spoke about: Discovering the beauty of traveling the world as reflected in Polly’s life How Polly lost everything but found her life’s purpose Learning how your upbringing and thinking influence your attitude towards money How Polly’s coaching work at Money Beautifully came to be The top 5 money blocks that women entrepreneurs get stuck in Steps to take to overcome your money blocks How money is the gateway to spiritual growth Polly Alexandre overcame decades of self-limiting beliefs and negative patterns about money, to live the life she was always meant to live. She travels between Ibiza, London, and LA, helping creative & spiritual entrepreneurs manifest the resources they need so they can live the life they’ve always dreamed of - and give their greatest gifts to the world. Student

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you the very extraordinary Danielle Shoots .  Danielle is the Founder and CEO of the Daily Boss Up, a digital startup that provides coaching, mentoring and consulting for leaders at every stage of their professional development. She is also the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for The Colorado Trust, a private health equity foundation supporting Colorado communities. In this episode Danielle shares Her insight on leadership, drawing from her experience as a teen mom Her inspiration for starting the Daily Boss Up as a leadership coaching platform How journaling can help remind you of your resilience Her thoughts on work-life balance Her passion for the role of the millennials in corporate change How to deal with fear Some of her most important life learnings and the legacy she wants to leave behind At the age of 26, Danielle embarked on her executive leadership path ascending to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for