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

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.

Healing After Loss: The First Step Changes Everything with AnneMoss Rogers

In this deeply honest episode of The Next Level Women Podcast, Jennifer Perri sits down with mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and author AnneMoss Rogers for a powerful conversation about grief, emotional resilience, healing, and learning how to move forward after profound loss. After losing her son Charles to addiction and suicide, AnneMoss chose to turn unimaginable pain into purpose by helping others feel less alone in their darkest moments. Together, Jennifer and Anne Moss discuss: • Mental health and suicide prevention • Healing after loss • Emotional resilience • Grief and post-traumatic growth • The importance of honest conversations • Learning how to ask for support • Why connection can change lives This episode is a reminder that healing does not happen through pretending we are okay. It begins when we finally feel safe enough to tell the truth about what we are carrying. If you or someone you love has been navigating grief, emotional pain, trauma, anxiety, or difficult life transitions, this conversation offers compassion, hope, and powerful perspective. Connect with AnneMoss Rogers Website: https://mentalhealthawarenesseducation.com [https://mentalhealthawarenesseducation.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emotionallynaked/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emotionallynaked/] Subscribe to The Next Level Women Podcast for conversations around reinvention, emotional empowerment, leadership, confidence, and becoming the next version of yourself with clarity and self-trust. Connect with Jennifer Perri: Website: https://www.jenniferperri.com [https://www.jenniferperri.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferperri.official/ [https://www.instagram.com/jenniferperri.official/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennperri/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennperri/] Book a Virtual Coffee Chat: https://www.talkwithjennifer.com [https://www.talkwithjennifer.com]

Why So Many Women Feel Invisible While Doing Everything Right | Tori Barker

Why do so many women feel invisible while doing everything right? In this episode of The Next Level Women Podcast, Jennifer Perri sits down with visibility strategist and entrepreneur Tori Barker for an honest conversation about burnout, authenticity, self-trust, and the pressure women feel to constantly perform in order to be seen. Together, they explore what intentional visibility really means and why authentic leadership begins with clarity, alignment, and knowing who you are before asking the world to see you. This episode is for the woman who’s exhausted from overperforming, trying to fit into expectations that no longer feel aligned, and ready to build success in a way that supports her life instead of draining it. Key Takeaways: • Why authentic visibility starts with self-trust • The emotional cost of performative success • How women abandon themselves trying to “do it right” • Creating boundaries that support both business and life • The power of slowing down and reconnecting with clarity Connect with Tori Barker: www.creativemarketingconsulting.com [http://www.creativemarketingconsulting.com] If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share it with another woman who needs this conversation, and continue rising into your next level. 💛 Subscribe to The Next Level Women Podcast for conversations around reinvention, emotional empowerment, leadership, confidence, and becoming the next version of yourself with clarity and self-trust. Connect with Jennifer Perri: Website: https://www.jenniferperri.com [https://www.jenniferperri.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferperri.official/ [https://www.instagram.com/jenniferperri.official/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennperri/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennperri/] Book a Virtual Coffee Chat: https://www.talkwithjennifer.com [https://www.talkwithjennifer.com]