Life After Survival: Breast Cancer, Identity & Rebuilding Your Life

Life After Survival: Breast Cancer, Identity & Rebuilding Your Life

What happens after the treatments end and everyone expects you to move on?In this powerful episode of Femme Force, Rachael Paskvan sits down with breast cancer survivor and podcast host Amanda Lentz to discuss the realities of life after a cancer diagnosis. Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at just 34 years old, Amanda shares her journey through treatment, remission, motherhood, career challenges, and the emotional complexities that continue long after survival. Together, they explore the unique struggles younger women face when navigating serious health diagnoses, including identity shifts, anxiety, relationships, work disruptions, and the lack of support systems designed for women in their 30s and 40s. Amanda also shares how her experience inspired her to launch a podcast focused on survivorship and helping women feel less alone. This conversation is an honest reminder that surviving is only part of the story, rebuilding your life is another journey entirely.

Love, Power & Alignment: Why Successful Women Struggle to Find the Right Partner

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Rose Lambert, self-made entrepreneur, matchmaker, and relationship expert, to explore why so many successful women struggle to find meaningful, lasting partnerships. Drawing from years of experience helping high-achieving individuals find love, Rose shares the unique challenges ambitious women face in modern dating and what it really takes to build an aligned relationship. Together, they discuss confidence, self-worth, vulnerability, and the common misconceptions men and women have about love. Rose also shares how spirituality, energy, and personal alignment influence the relationships we attract, and why becoming the right partner is just as important as finding one. From entrepreneurship and immigration to matchmaking and personal growth, Rose's journey is a powerful reminder that love starts from within. This conversation will challenge you to rethink relationships, redefine compatibility, and trust that the right connection begins with self-alignment.

From $107K in Debt to Financial Freedom: Breaking Money Shame & Taking Control

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Jewlz the Budget Nerd to talk about one of the most taboo topics we face: money. After paying off $107,000 in consumer debt, Jewlz turned her personal financial journey into a mission to help others break free from money shame and take control of their financial future. Together, they dive into the realities of debt, the financial mistakes many of us were never taught to avoid, and why conversations about money are still so uncomfortable. Jewlz shares practical advice on credit, budgeting, negotiation, and building financial confidence, while also exploring the emotional side of money, including guilt, comparison, and self-worth. This conversation is an empowering reminder that your financial situation does not define you. No matter where you're starting, financial freedom begins with awareness, education, and the courage to take the first step toward change.

The Household CEO: Reclaiming Time, Power & Productivity at Home

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and creator of the Household CEO framework, to challenge the way we think about productivity, organization, and the invisible labor women carry every day. Lisa shares how managing her own household and her father's estate led her to develop systems that help women move from overwhelm to intentional living. Together, they explore why household management should be viewed as leadership rather than chores, how women can reclaim their time and energy, and what becomes possible when systems replace chaos. Lisa also shares insights on entrepreneurship, building a successful business from a personal problem, and creating space for bigger goals without sacrificing what matters most. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your home is not a source of endless work—it's a system that, when managed strategically, can support the life you truly want to build.

Burnout, Boundaries & Becoming: Redefining Success for Working Parents

In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Rachael sits down with Parita Kuttappan to talk about burnout, boundaries, and redefining success, especially for working parents trying to do it all. After 16+ years in corporate finance and HR, Parita shares what led her to pivot into coaching and helping high achievers navigate overwhelm, guilt, and the pressure to constantly perform. They dive into the reality behind burnout, the cost of people-pleasing, and why “work-life balance” might be the wrong goal altogether. Instead, Parita introduces the concept of alignment, making intentional choices that reflect your values, not just your responsibilities. This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about what you achieve, but how you live.