How She Saw Glimmers Through the Gloom

How She Stopped Shrinking and Started Building

Tiffany Orner walked into this conversation and I knew within seconds she was the real deal. She's a third generation military woman, Air Force veteran, entrepreneur and community connector who will be the first to tell you she didn't start out this way. She started in a 500 square foot apartment, lights off, telling her kids it was because of the rain. What she did next is the whole story. Tiffany gets honest about the season of life she calls her hot mess era, the rooms where her ideas got shut down, and the moment she stopped waiting for someone to rescue her. If you have ever made yourself smaller so someone else could feel more comfortable, pull up a chair. This one is for you.

Finding Joy In Imperfection

From pageant stages and Beverly Hills boutiques to the beautifully imperfect world of motherhood, Anna takes us on a candid journey through perfectionism, people pleasing, and the liberating power of letting it all go. In this episode, she opens up about navigating mean girls at every age, finding sobriety, battling chronic illness, and the terrifying moment a sick newborn in a COVID ward cracked her world wide open and set her free. A former Miss USA International who never felt good enough, Anna has traded burnout for grace, gratitude, and a front-row seat at her own life. Her story is a reminder that you don't have to have it all, just the right things at the right time. This is not just about choosing imperfection. It's about one woman learning that joy isn't something that happens to you. It's something you hunt for, find, and throw like confetti.

How She Traded Heels for Horseshoes

From the bright lights of the media world to the quiet strength of the stables, Narissa Jenkins shares how she transformed her life by following a lifelong love of horses. In this inspiring episode, she reveals the courage it took to leave behind a successful career, challenge cultural expectations, and build Healing Hoof Steps—a sanctuary where veterans, children, and families discover resilience through equine therapy. Her story is a testament to integrity, self-discovery, and the power of choosing yourself. This is not just about horses—it’s about how one woman rose to create healing, hope, and a legacy of compassion.

How She Rose From Heart Break and Heart Failure

In this powerful conversation, Dani Aylsworth shares the extraordinary journey of surviving heart failure, confronting addiction, and finding the strength to rise again. From being denied a life-saving transplant to facing the darkest moments of her life, Dani reveals how resilience, sobriety, and unwavering love for her daughter transformed her path. Today, she stands as a veteran, social worker, author, and advocate—proof that even in the face of heartbreak and near-death, it is possible to rise stronger, braver, and more determined than ever.

How She Painted Her Way To Freedom

In this episode of the How to Be a Woman podcast, Lynne McDonald shares her inspiring journey from a career in technology to becoming a successful abstract artist. She discusses the transformative power of art, the importance of embracing fear as a catalyst for bravery, and the societal pressures women face. Lynne emphasizes the need for women to support each other and to pursue their passions without fear of judgment. Through her personal experiences, she highlights the significance of self-discovery and the strength found in vulnerability and creativity.