At Listeners Request: Building a Business That Supports Your Life with Gwendolyn Young

Listener Favorite: Staci Swiderski on Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Never Giving Up

You spoke. We listened. One thing we've heard from the SHE DECIDES community time and time again is that you want to hear more from our creator and host, Staci Swiderski. So we're bringing back one of your favorite conversations. In this special episode, producer Cara Maple turns the microphone around and interviews Staci about the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly takes to build a business that stands the test of time. Drawing from nearly two decades of growing Family Source Consultants into one of the nation's leading surrogacy and egg donation agencies, along with launching the SHE DECIDES COLLECTION Staci shares the lessons that only come from doing the work. She opens up about the long days, difficult decisions, failures, wins, and unwavering commitment required to build something meaningful. Together, Cara and Staci discuss what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes, how leadership evolves as your business grows, the importance of building the right team, and why consistency will always outperform shortcuts. Whether you're dreaming about starting a business or you're already deep in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is an honest reminder that success isn't built overnight, it's built one decision at a time. "It does not happen overnight. You have to work your ass off to be successful." – Staci Swiderski Because when SHE DECIDES to keep showing up, even when it's hard, extraordinary things happen. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staciswiderski/ [https://www.instagram.com/staciswiderski/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciswiderski/ Website: https://www.familysourceconsultants.com [https://www.familysourceconsultants.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familysourceagency/ [https://www.instagram.com/familysourceagency/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-source-consultants/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-source-consultants/] Website: https://www.shedecidescollection.com [https://www.shedecidescollection.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedecidescollection/ [https://www.instagram.com/shedecidescollection/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-decides-collection/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-decides-collection/] 🔗 Connect with Staci SwiderskiFamily Source ConsultantsSHE DECIDES Collection

At Your Request: Kate Capelli on Building a Business That Aligns with Your Life

One of our listener favorites is back. In this special re-release of SHE DECIDES, Staci Swiderski sits down with Kate Capelli, business mentor, entrepreneur, and former founder of Adventures in the Wild, for a conversation that continues to inspire entrepreneurs to build businesses rooted in purpose, passion, and authenticity. After guiding adventure experiences around the world and mentoring hundreds of business owners, Kate shares why true success isn't about doing more, it's about creating alignment between the business you're building and the life you want to live. Together, Staci and Kate explore overcoming overwhelm, attracting the right clients, trusting your intuition, and staying connected to the mission behind your work. More than a year later, Kate's message is just as relevant. Whether you're launching your first business, navigating a pivot, or looking to rediscover the passion that started it all, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence. If you've ever questioned your next step, this episode is your reminder that clarity comes through action, not perfection. Because when SHE DECIDES to build a business aligned with her purpose, success becomes so much more than the destination. * Website: https://www.katecapelli.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katecapelli * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecapelli 🔗 Connect with Kate Capelli

Building Bold Communities: Marina Middleton on Leadership, Legacy & Empowering Women at Scale

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Marina Middleton, CEO and Partner of Create & Cultivate, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and what it truly means to lead with purpose.  As a first-generation Egyptian immigrant, former corporate strategist, bootstrapped founder, and now venture-backed CEO, Marina shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from becoming a single mother at 23 to leading one of the most influential brands dedicated to advancing women in business. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, stepping into rooms where she didn't feel like she belonged, and why some of the most uncomfortable moments in life often lead to the greatest opportunities.  Marina and Staci discuss the importance of access, community, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge and elevate you. Marina also shares what it was like acquiring Create & Cultivate, raising nearly $3 million in venture capital, and reimagining the future of women's networking and leadership.  This conversation is filled with wisdom for anyone building something meaningful, navigating change, or wondering if they belong in the room.  Because as Marina reminds us, sometimes the rooms where you feel the most uncomfortable are the ones that change your life the most.   Because when SHE DECIDES to step into the room, she creates opportunities for countless others to rise.    🔗 Connect with Marina Middleton  * Website: https://www.marinamiddleton.com/ [https://www.marinamiddleton.com/]   * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamiddleton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamiddleton/]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinamiddleton/ [https://www.instagram.com/marinamiddleton/]   * Create & Cultivate: https://www.createcultivate.com/ [https://www.createcultivate.com/]   * Create & Cultivate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/ [https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/]   🎉 Learn More About the Create & Cultivate Festival  The Create & Cultivate Festival is the world's largest festival for women in business, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and founders for networking, education, inspiration, and community.  Learn more and attend future events: https://www.createcultivate.com/ [https://www.createcultivate.com/]

Returning at Your Request: Samantha Giordano on Intuition, Healing & Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

By listener request, one of our most inspiring conversations is back. In this re-released episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Samantha Giordano, founder of Intuition Kicks, a luxury women's sneaker brand handcrafted in Italy and designed to inspire women to trust themselves, embrace their journeys, and move boldly toward their purpose. More than a year after this conversation first aired, Samantha's message continues to resonate deeply with listeners. After experiencing her own struggles with anxiety and depression, Samantha embarked on a powerful journey of healing through therapy, spirituality, and self-discovery. That journey ultimately led her to create Intuition Kicks, a brand built on the belief that intuition is one of our greatest strengths. Together, Staci and Samantha explore mental wellness, manifestation, entrepreneurship, and the courage it takes to turn personal pain into purpose. Samantha shares how she transformed her healing journey into a movement, creating a brand that reminds women with every step to trust themselves and honor their inner voice. This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes our greatest challenges become the foundation for our greatest purpose. Because when SHE DECIDES to trust her intuition, she steps into the life she was meant to live. * Website: https://www.intuitionkicks.com [https://www.intuitionkicks.com] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitionkicks/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthagiordano/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthagiordano/] 🔗 Connect with Samantha Giordano

At Listeners Request: Building a Business That Supports Your Life with Gwendolyn Young

By listener request, we're bringing back one of our most impactful SHE DECIDES conversations with Gwendolyn Young, Founder and CEO of Your Virtual Admin Expert. After a lupus diagnosis forced her to rethink her career and priorities, Gwendolyn made the courageous decision to leave corporate America and build a business that offered both purpose and sustainability. More than a decade later, she has helped countless executives and entrepreneurs reclaim their time through smarter delegation, stronger systems, and intentional leadership. In this episode, Gwendolyn shares the lessons she's learned throughout her entrepreneurial journey, including how to avoid becoming the bottleneck in your business, why delegation often fails, the importance of building systems before you need them, and how understanding your productivity style can transform the way you work. Staci and Gwendolyn also discuss leadership, hiring in a remote world, creating empowered teams, defining success beyond revenue, and why true freedom as an entrepreneur comes from building a business that can thrive without your constant involvement. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for founders, leaders, and anyone looking to create more capacity, clarity, and balance in their life and business. Because when SHE DECIDES to trust herself, build the right support system, and lead with intention, she creates success on her own terms. Connect with Gwendolyn Young & Your Virtual Admin Expert: 🌐 Website: https://yourvirtualadminexpert.com [https://yourvirtualadminexpert.com] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolynlyoung [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolynlyoung] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvirtualadminexpert [https://www.instagram.com/yourvirtualadminexpert] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvirtualadminexpert [https://www.facebook.com/yourvirtualadminexpert] Learn more about how Gwendolyn and her team help executives, founders, and growing businesses create more capacity through strategic executive support, delegation, and productivity systems.