Next Level Women with Jennifer Perri

Why High-Achieving Women Abandon Themselves with Diana Murphy

What happens when being strong becomes a form of self-abandonment? In this episode of Next Level Women, Jennifer Perri sits down with emotional mastery and mindset coach Diana Murphy for a deeply honest conversation about the emotional cost of holding everything together. Together, they explore how high-achieving women often lose themselves in the pursuit of success, productivity, and caring for everyone around them. Drawing from both professional experience and personal transformation, Diana shares how navigating divorce, reinvention, and major life transitions taught her the power of honoring difficult emotions instead of suppressing them. The conversation offers a refreshing perspective on emotional mastery, self-compassion, boundaries, and what it truly means to come back home to yourself. Key Takeaways: Success should never require you to disconnect from who you are. When women learn to honor their emotional experiences rather than override them, they gain access to greater clarity, intuition, and self-trust. Burnout and misalignment are not the same thing. While burnout often stems from external pressures and expectations, misalignment can be a deeper signal that something within your life, relationships, or identity is asking to change. The path to your next level begins with emotional honesty. The emotions you've been avoiding may hold the wisdom, clarity, and direction you've been searching for. If you're navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or questioning what comes next, this episode offers powerful insight and compassionate encouragement for the journey ahead. Connect with Diana Murphy at dianamurphycoaching.com [https://dianamurphycoaching.com/]. If you enjoyed this episode, follow Next Level Women, leave a review, and share this conversation with a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to lose herself to be successful.

The Inner Work Behind Sustainable Success with Jenna D'Annunzio

What does it really take to create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside? In this episode of Next Level Women, Jennifer Perri sits down with holistic leadership coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker Jenna D'Annunzio to explore the inner work that supports sustainable success. Jenna shares her personal journey from survival mode to aligned leadership and offers powerful insights into the subconscious beliefs that often keep women stuck in burnout, self-doubt, and overachievement. Together, they discuss emotional intelligence, self-worth, authentic leadership, gratitude, and the importance of believing that you belong in the spaces you're called to occupy. This conversation is filled with wisdom for women who are ready to stop proving themselves and start leading from a place of alignment and confidence. Key Takeaways Many women unknowingly operate from limiting beliefs such as "I don't belong," "I'm not enough," or "I can't have what I want." These beliefs can quietly drive burnout and self-abandonment. Sustainable success requires more than strategy. It requires inner alignment, emotional awareness, and the willingness to challenge subconscious patterns that no longer serve you. The version of yourself you're becoming is built through daily choices, self-trust, and the belief that you are worthy of the life, success, and opportunities you're seeking. Connect with Jenna: www.soulpurposeinstitute.com [http://www.soulpurposeinstitute.com] If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who is rising into her next level.

The Identity Shift: Becoming the Leader You're Meant to Be | Sarah Eggleston

What if the next level of your life begins the moment you stop waiting for permission? In this episode of Next Level Women, Jennifer Perri sits down with Sarah Eggleston, founder and CEO of fflow, for a powerful conversation about self-trust, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the identity shifts that happen when we choose ourselves. Sarah shares her journey from software developer to founder, the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry, and the moment she realized she needed to stop handing her ideas to others and start building them herself. Together, Jennifer and Sarah explore confidence, resilience, women in STEM, and what it takes to become the leader you're meant to be. Key Takeaways Many women don't struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because they're waiting for certainty before taking the next step. This conversation is a reminder that growth often happens before confidence arrives. Leadership is an identity shift before it is a title. Sarah's journey demonstrates what happens when we stop seeking permission and begin trusting ourselves enough to act. Entrepreneurship isn't about having all the answers. It's about being willing to learn, adapt, and keep moving forward even when the path ahead is uncertain. If you're navigating a season of growth, reinvention, leadership, or stepping into a bigger vision for your life, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to take the next step. Connect with Sarah: https://fflow.io [https://fflow.io] https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-eggleston/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-eggleston/] If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more women rise into their next level.

Lead Without Certainty: Navigating Reinvention with Jackie Cook

What happens when the version of leadership that got you here no longer supports where you’re going next? In this episode of Next Level Women, Jennifer Perri sits down with Jackie Cook, Founder & CEO of Momentum Group, for a grounded and deeply honest conversation about reinvention, self-trust, leadership, and learning how to move forward before certainty arrives. Together, they explore the pressure many women feel to have everything figured out before they begin, the emotional exhaustion that comes from shrinking in rooms that no longer fit, and why clarity is often built through movement, not perfection. Jackie shares powerful insight on navigating uncertainty in high-stakes environments, trusting your voice before the proof exists, and redefining leadership as a practice of navigation rather than control. Key Takeaways: * Leadership today requires navigation, not perfection. * Women often believe confidence should come before movement, but confidence is built through movement itself. * Clarity is created in real time. * You do not need every answer before taking the next step. Momentum happens when you begin moving forward. * The right rooms matter. Many women lose confidence in environments that require them to shrink. Growth often requires finding spaces that allow your full voice and leadership to exist. One of the most powerful moments from this episode: “Your momentum happens in the movement.” Connect with Jackie Cook: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-cook/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-cook/] Website: https://www.momentum-grp.com [https://www.momentum-grp.com] If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more women rise into their next level.

Why Real Influence Has Nothing to Do with What You Say with Shelly O’Donovan

In this episode of Next Level Women, Jennifer Perri sits down with Shelly O’Donovan, CEO of Authentic Influence Group and Persuasive Speaking Instructor at the Wharton School, for a powerful conversation on authentic influence, communication, self-trust, and leadership. Together, they explore the deeper side of influence, not performative confidence or polished messaging, but the ability to genuinely connect with people, read a room, trust your instincts, and lead with authenticity in high-pressure environments. Shelly shares insights from her career in politics, healthcare, and executive leadership, including how body language, emotional intelligence, and awareness shape the way we build trust and navigate professional spaces. Jennifer and Shelly also discuss why women often second-guess themselves in leadership roles and what it truly takes to rise into the next level with confidence and alignment. Key Takeaways: • Why authentic influence matters more than performance • The connection between self-trust and leadership • How to recognize hidden communication cues • What emotional intelligence looks like in practice • How women can lead powerfully without abandoning authenticity • Why trust and connection shape real influence This episode is an invitation to stop second-guessing yourself and start honoring what you already see, feel, and know. Connect with Shelly O’Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyodonovan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyodonovan/] https://www.authenticinfluencegroup.com/ [https://www.authenticinfluencegroup.com/] Follow Jennifer Perri and Next Level Women for more conversations on leadership, confidence, emotional empowerment, and personal transformation.