Boss Babes of the Bluegrass

45 - Championing Children and Community with Stephanie Spires

Stephanie Spires, CEO of Spires Strategies, shares about her journey in business, passion for advocating for children and families, and balancing life as a single mother of five. Stephanie shares insights on her unique business model that supports both families—especially executive mothers—and schools, her perspective on educational advocacy and trauma-informed practices, as well as her candidacy for LFUCG Council-At-Large. Topics include overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating the challenges of scaling a business, finding harmony amid chaos, the importance of community support in education, and her advice on embracing lifelong learning and resilience. Stephanie Spires welcomes listeners to reach out via her website, spirestrategies.com [https://spiresstrategies.com/], campaign website stephaniespires.com [https://stephaniespires.com/], or social media for guidance or support.

44 - Confidence and Business with Rachael Bullock

Rachael Bullock is a longtime Mary Kay entrepreneur who discusses her journey of nearly 29 years in the beauty industry. Rachel shares how she empowers women through confidence-building with makeup, skincare, and entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of personal relationships and adaptability, especially during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and her mother’s ALS diagnosis. In this episode, Kris & Rachael explore leadership strategies such as leveraging individual strengths, navigating work-life harmony, and the value of mentorship and resilience in business. Rachael also recommends key resources, including Mary Kay Ash’s autobiography and the book "Living Fearless [https://www.amazon.com/Living-Fearless-Exchanging-World-Liberating/dp/0800740297/]" by Jamie Winship, as well as the podcast "How I Built This [https://home.wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this]" for further inspiration. Reach Rachel Bullock on Instagram as @RBPink [https://www.instagram.com/rbpink] or through her Mary Kay website [https://www.marykay.com/rbullock/en/home] for personalized beauty tips.

43 - The Executive Method with Amanda Woods Hall

Amanda Woods Hall is founder of The Executive Method, to explore how embracing your authentic self—and understanding the way your brain works—can transform your life and business. Amanda shared actionable strategies for overcoming procrastination, harmonizing the demands of home and career, and cultivating empathy as the heart of leadership. If you’re ready to ditch unrealistic productivity pressure and unlock systems tailored to your energy and goals, this is for you. Follow The Executive Method to discover more ways to thrive, on your terms.

42 - Navigating Law and Life with Judge Lucy VanMeter

Judge Lucy Van Meter shares her inspiring journey from Bourbon County High to becoming Fayette Circuit Court Judge and now running for Kentucky Court of Appeals. We talk about the challenges of making tough decisions, navigating a demanding legal career, and the importance of mentorship, self-care, and lifelong friendships. Judge Van Meter reminds us to embrace change and stay connected with our communities. If you’re looking for motivation and real-life wisdom, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

41 - Balancing Teaching, Athletics, and Family with Ann Marie Spoonamore

Ann Marie Spoonamore is an inspiring biology teacher and assistant athletic director at Henry Clay High School. She shares her journey from student to educator, her passion for helping students both in and out of the classroom, and how she balances a busy career with family life. We dive into the changing landscape of education, the impact of AI in the classroom, and the importance of leading with kindness and authenticity. Tune in for motivation, practical wisdom, and a reminder that, no matter what, it’s all going to be okay.