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Stop Saying Yes: The Boundary Test Every Woman Needs | Paula Mathias

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083529/fan_mail/new] Your calendar can look “full” and still be empty of you. In this powerful conversation, Julie Fairhurst sits down with author and speaker Paula Mathias to unpack the quiet way women disappear inside lives that look fine from the outside. Together, they explore how women can come back to themselves through practical, repeatable choices — one pause, one boundary, one honest no at a time. Paula draws on her years as a technical recruiter in the tech industry, where she saw the same pattern again and again: women get hired, then struggle to stay when they do not feel heard, are interrupted, and carry extra emotional and invisible labor just to belong. Julie and Paula talk candidly about imposter syndrome, being the only woman in the room, workplace confidence, invisible labor, burnout, overgiving, and the lifelong conditioning that teaches girls to be quiet, helpful, agreeable, and easy to like — even when those habits quietly cost them their careers, their wellbeing, and their voice. Paula also shares her powerful Yes Test Method: Is it yours? Is it essential? Is it sustainable? From the “office mom” snack story to the pressure of being the default person at home, this episode gets real about how boundaries are actually built in everyday life. You’ll hear how to pause before the automatic yes, try a “no for now,” negotiate instead of overfunctioning, and remember that someone else’s emergency does not always have to become your priority. This conversation is for the woman who is tired, stuck, resentful, overbooked, overneeded, and quietly wondering where she went. It’s time to stop disappearing inside everyone else’s needs. Subscribe, share this with a woman who needs a stronger no, and leave a comment with the boundary you are practicing next. Paula Mathias, Author and Speaker https://paulamathias.com/ Books:  The YES Test: https://a.co/d/08mQsqJu Speak Up: https://a.co/d/06iE4lWS If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website [https://juliefairhurst.com/]

How to Write Your Life Story Without Reliving the Pain | Memoir Writing for Women

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083529/fan_mail/new] Have you ever wanted to write your life story but stopped because you thought, “What if I’m not interesting enough?” or “What if people judge me?” or “What if writing it brings all the pain back?” In this episode, Julie Fairhurst shares a steady, compassionate way for women to begin writing their personal stories without forcing themselves to relive every wound. You’ll learn why women’s stories matter, why visibility can feel so uncomfortable, and how to begin with one honest moment instead of trying to write your whole life at once. Julie also talks about the difference between writing from the wound and writing from the wisdom — because your story is not just about what happened to you. It is about what you learned, survived, carried, healed, and now have the courage to say. This episode is for the woman who knows there is something inside her worth writing, but she needs permission, structure, and a safe place to begin. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why so many women dismiss their own stories • How fear of judgment keeps women silent • Why your life does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful • How to start writing with one honest moment • How to turn memory into meaning • Why writing your story can become an act of courage, healing, and legacy Your story counts. Your voice matters. And somewhere, there may be a woman waiting for the words only you can write. What is one moment from your life you are ready to write first? Share it in the comments. Subscribe for more videos on writing, publishing, women’s stories, visibility, book marketing, and turning your lived experience into words that matter. Julie Fairhurst is a writing coach, publisher, business strategist, podcast host, and founder of Women Like Me. With 34 years in sales and marketing, Julie helps women authors and women in business write their stories, publish their books, clarify their message, and use their voices with courage, confidence, and heart. Through Women Like Me, Julie has supported women in sharing true-life stories, building visibility, and turning lived experience into legacy, healing, and meaningful impact. If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website [https://juliefairhurst.com/]

Aaronna Martin: Honest Motherhood, Loneliness & Finding Your People

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083529/fan_mail/new] Loneliness can be one of the strangest parts of motherhood. You can be doing school drop-offs, standing at the park, surrounded by people, and still feel like a real connection is missing. In this episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst sits down with Aaronna Martin, an HR professional, mom, blogger, truth teller, and founder of HR Next Door, for an honest conversation about motherhood, loneliness, burnout, identity, friendship, and what happens when women finally say the quiet things out loud. Aaronna shares the pressure many mothers feel to be the “perfect mom,” how burnout can show up at home after giving everything away all day, and why social media can make real life feel like it is falling short. She opens up about being “one and done,” how an emergency C-section and early motherhood shifted her sense of identity, and why she began writing at 3 a.m. just to get the feelings out. What began as private journaling became blogging — and when Aaronna shared her truth, other women reached back with the words so many of us are waiting to hear: “me too.” We also talk about motherhood and entrepreneurship, including Aaronna’s journey building her consulting firm, HR Next Door. She shares why starting a business can feel exciting and lonely at the same time, the humbling reality of building from scratch, and why finding your people through mom groups, coworking communities, networking circles, and women’s friendships matters more than we admit. If you are looking for honest motherhood conversations, postpartum loneliness support, women in business stories, mom burnout recovery, or a more human version of work-life balance, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Subscribe to Women Like Me Stories & Business for more real conversations with women who are telling the truth, building meaningful lives, and reminding others they are not alone. Here are a few ways to reach out to Aaroona: https://www.instagram.com/hr_next_door/ If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website [https://juliefairhurst.com/]

Starting Over at 40: From Single Mom Scramble to eBay, Etsy & Author Success | Kira Hartley Klinger

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083529/fan_mail/new] Starting over at 40 is rarely a clean reset. Most of the time, it is a messy rebuild while life keeps moving. In this episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst sits down with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Kira Hartley Klinger for a brutally honest conversation about rebuilding your life, your income, and your confidence without a perfect resume, a college degree, or a pile of startup money. Kira shares how she went from single-mom scramble mode to generating real income through auctions, eBay reselling, Etsy, vintage fabric, and relentless reinvesting. What began as survival turned into business, and what began as trial and error became proof that women can start again with grit, instinct, and one brave next step. We talk about impostor syndrome, confidence, debt-free living, reselling online, building an Etsy shop, free marketing, self-publishing, book marketing, and why Amazon will not sell your book unless you show up and do the work. Kira also shares what it was like to publish her first book at 55 after writing for decades, and why it is never too late to become the woman you were quietly becoming all along. This conversation is for women who are thinking about midlife entrepreneurship, starting a side hustle, selling on eBay, opening an Etsy shop, self-publishing a book, getting out of debt, or finally trusting themselves again. If you have ever felt stuck, underestimated, unqualified, or too late, this episode is your reminder: you are not too late. You are in the rebuild. Subscribe for more honest conversations with women entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and everyday women turning their stories into strength. Where you can find Kira: https://a.co/d/0aVjfuVQ https://www.instagram.com/dododdity? igsh=ejN5aG1lenk5YWtk&utm_source=qr https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-hartley-klinger-319a68a5?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app https://www.facebook.com/share/1H9akapnTT/?mibextid=wwXIfr If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website [https://juliefairhurst.com/]

Christine Dillard: Surviving Coercive Control, Gaslighting & Emotional Abuse

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083529/fan_mail/new] You can be the person who commands the boardroom and still feel like you are disappearing at home. In this powerful episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst sits down with Christine Dillard, author of The Truth She Showed Me, for an honest conversation about surviving coercive control, gaslighting, emotional abuse, and the long journey back to yourself after a 17-year marriage that slowly stripped away her confidence, peace, and sense of reality. Christine shares what nonphysical abuse can look like behind closed doors: the angry outbursts that train you to overcompensate, the sudden “crises” that happen when you try to leave the house, the loss of alone time, and the quiet isolation that can leave a woman exhausted, confused, and questioning herself. We talk about the moment Christine realized what she was living through was not normal, and why leaving an abusive relationship is rarely as simple as walking away. Children, finances, health insurance, custody fears, housing, and safety can all make leaving a careful, complicated process. Christine also speaks to the shame many high-performing women carry in silence — looking strong, capable, and successful in public while privately falling apart. This conversation also explores the way the body often tells the truth before the mind is ready to say it out loud. Insomnia, tight shoulders, racing heart, high blood pressure, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion can all become signals that something is deeply wrong. Christine offers compassion for women who are still asking, “Is it really that bad?” Her answer is steady and clear: if you are asking the question, there is a reason. This episode is for the woman who looks fine on the outside but knows something inside her is begging to be heard. It is also for the friend, sister, daughter, coworker, or loved one who may need help recognizing the signs. If this conversation brings someone to mind, please share it with them. And if it speaks to you, subscribe, leave a review, and pass Christine’s book along to the person who needs the words. Grab the book:  https://a.co/d/09hZgN94 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14iCRuWPw52/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthsheshowedme?igsh=NHNkM3FvdHFudHl5&utm_source=qr TikTok:  http://www.tiktok.com/@thetruthsheshowedme YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfegJXZIx0hrrKg8dwu92A4GEE3beNqCD&si=3r4ifSfbRbD9JDob Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vIkMeX4ZO1SI34qsacluE?si=nINeGlg5Qg60uixjInRVRg&pi=jL2qLRERSvmmh If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website [https://juliefairhurst.com/]