Find Your Voice Through Presence

The Parts of Womanhood We Don't Talk About: Childbirth, Motherhood, and Navigating Postpartum

When Casey Keen became a mother, she expected childbirth to be difficult. What she didn’t expect was birth trauma, postpartum preeclampsia, postpartum anxiety and depression, and a healthcare system that left her searching for answers during one of her most vulnerable seasons. In this episode of She Says It, Casey shares the story that inspired her book, The Alchemy of Motherhood [https://www.alchemyofmotherhood.com], and the advocacy work she now does to support mother's navigating postpartum recovery. We also discuss identity shifts in motherhood, the loss of community support, the pressure to “do it all,” and the importance of creating spaces where women in society can speak honestly about their experiences. Whether you’re a mother, planning to become one, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in women’s health, this conversation offers an important perspective on the realities of modern motherhood and the changes many women hope to see in maternal care. Connect with Casey Keen Learn more about Casey’s work, book, and community resources through The Alchemy of Motherhood. [https://www.alchemyofmotherhood.com] Work with Madeline Madeline Sargent is the founder of MadlyCreative [https://www.alchemyofmotherhood.com]⁠, a strategic communication studio helping women founders and small businesses build brands, clarify their messaging, and communicate with confidence. Learn more about brand strategy, messaging, content development, and consulting at madlycreative.co⁠ This episode is supported by Joy Scout Studio [https://www.joyscoutstudio.com/], offering 10% on Merch design using code SHESAYSIT.

What If We Love the Future? Finding Your Voice in a World of Technology, Purpose, and Possiblity

In this episode, Madeline sits down with Jen Johnson, founder of Conscious Capital Collective [https://www.instagram.com/c3angels.info/], who left a career in US federal contracting, moved to Costa Rica, and built something completely different: a community rooted in collaboration over competition, purpose over profit, and conscious technology over blind adoption. Her quote, "What if we love the future, what if we get it right," was an unforgettable part of the conversation. The episode dives into what it actually means to use AI ethically (and if you can) as a woman in society. Jen also shares her Conscious Tech Immersion (a three day experience helping founders figure out not just which tools to use but where to draw the line). If you’re ready to find your own voice as a woman in society and build a brand rooted in who you actually are, Madeline works with women founders on brand strategy and messaging at madlycreative.co. [https://www.madlycreative.co]

Sunday Session: Running for Joy (Even When It's Difficult)

In this Sunday Session of She Says It, host Madeline shares a reflection from a 12K race she ran yesterday in Tacoma. What started as a strong run along the water quickly turned into a mental and physical challenge when she hit a steep hill that even experienced runners were walking. Determined to keep running, she pushed until her body asked for something different, and in that moment, she had to confront what it means to keep going, what it means to pause, and whether either of those things means quitting at all. This episode is for you if you need to learn how to stay present in hard moments. It’s also about training for a half marathon, listening to your body, and finding unexpected moments of joy in the middle of effort, discomfort, and doubt. Madeline is the founder of MadlyCreative, where she works with women in society building brands, stories, and creative direction rooted in clarity and voice. Learn more at madlycreative.co [http://madlycreative.co].

Redefining Ambition: Building a Creative Career on Your Own Terms

What happens when you stop apologizing for being yourself? This week on She Says It, Madeline Sargent sits down with Taylor Brooke, founder of Taylor Brooke Media and host of The Taylor Taylor Taylor Show—for a conversation about confidence, ambition, creativity, and building a career on your own terms. Taylor shares her path into media, from accidentally landing a radio job to growing a podcast and community that has become a business. Together, Madeline and Taylor discuss what it means to embrace being “too much,” trusting your instincts, handling criticism, and to keep going even when success feels uncertain. This episode is for you if you've ever thought about female ambition or choosing a different path than what’s expected as a woman in society. They also dive into the latest reality TV obsession (Summer House). Listen to the Taylor Taylor Taylor Show now. [https://open.spotify.com/show/6WotslTswsKoJDGLmtjN6H?si=37f85972c619467c] Follow Taylor's Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/taylor____brooke/] Use code SHESAYSIT for 10% off merch design projects at ⁠Joy Scout Studio⁠ [https://www.joyscoutstudio.com].

From SamzSweetz to Kvell Bakery: A Journey of Rebranding and Growth

Madeline Sargent welcomes longtime friend and client Samantha Simpson to She Says It for a conversation about rebranding, identity, and what it means when your work evolves beyond the name you started with. This episode is for women in society navigating creative growth, entrepreneurship, identity shifts, or the pressure to fit themselves into a clear category. It’s also for founders, creatives, and small business owners who feel their work has outgrown the version of themselves they first built when starting their brand. Samantha shares the story behind her Phoenix-based Jewish bakery, originally known as SamzSweetz, and the intentional rebrand process she worked through alongside Madeline that ultimately led to Kvell Bakery. [https://www.samzsweetz.com] Together, Madeline and Samantha discuss the emotional and strategic side of rebranding: clarifying a niche, aligning visuals and messaging, embracing cultural identity, and finding the confidence to build a brand that feels more honest and recognizable. Listeners will learn: * how rebranding can become identity work, not just marketing work * why clarity often comes after action, not before it * the importance of community when building a business * how niching down can actually create more connection * what it means to evolve publicly as a creative entrepreneur * why discomfort is often part of growth They also explore discipline, asking for help, and the realities of building something slowly and intentionally.  This episode is about more than a bakery rebrand. It’s about the moment your work starts asking you to become more yourself. Visit the Kvell Bakery Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/kvellbakeryaz/]