Why Women Hide Their Brilliance (and How to Be Seen) with Shauna VanderHoek

How Caring for Her Mom Inspired Vicky McGrath’s Business

What do you do when a deeply personal heartbreak opens the door to your life’s next purpose? After watching her mother decline from Alzheimer’s and seeing her father struggle as the primary caregiver, Vicky McGrath realized how many families were navigating aging and dementia completely overwhelmed and unsupported. Instead of saying “someone should help,” she became the person who did. In this episode, Vicky shares how she started a senior home care business in her 40s with zero healthcare experience and built a company that now supports hundreds of seniors and families across Ontario. This conversation is honest, emotional, practical, and deeply relevant for anyone caring for aging parents or wondering if it’s too late to start over. In this episode:  • The early signs of dementia families often miss  • Why caregiving can feel so isolating  • The importance of having a care plan before a crisis  • What families need to know about aging at home  • Starting a meaningful business later in life  • Why your hardest experiences can become your purpose Connect with Vicky: https://seniorcarebusinesscampus.com/ [https://seniorcarebusinesscampus.com/] Learn more about Ladies' Executive Golf Society (LEGS): https://ladiesexecutivegolfsociety.com/ [https://ladiesexecutivegolfsociety.com/] When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call [https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call] Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp] Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider] Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip] Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com] Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots [https://www.instagram.com/penny4yourshots/] Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald [https://www.facebook.com/PennyFitzyWine]

Feeling Stuck? Small Shifts to Help You Feel Better Again

Feeling stuck lately? You’re not alone. In this follow-up to last week’s vulnerable conversation about overwhelm, Penny shares gentle, practical ways to begin moving forward again when life feels heavy, messy, or emotionally off. This isn’t about hustling harder or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about small shifts that help you reconnect with yourself, your joy, and the people you serve. Through stories, mindfulness practices, sensory grounding, and reflections on community, connection, and Wine Camp memories, Penny offers encouragement for anyone navigating overwhelm, burnout, or uncertainty right now. In this episode: *  Why asking a better question changes everything  *  The difference between hustle culture and feminine momentum  *  Simple grounding practices that help you feel better fast  *  How mindfulness helps move you from overwhelm into action  *  Why joy and connection matter more than perfection  *  The role community plays in healing and growth  If you’ve been waiting to “get it together” before showing up again, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. ✨ Book a complimentary Connection Call:  Penny for Your Shots Coaching Call [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/call?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🥰 Get 30 days of Calm: https://www.calm.com/gp/766EHFRXKF376Y46FJ [https://www.calm.com/gp/766EHFRXKF376Y46FJ]  Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call [https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call] Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp] Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider] Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip] Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com] Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots [https://www.instagram.com/penny4yourshots/] Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald [https://www.facebook.com/PennyFitzyWine]

You Don’t Have to Carry It All Alone | Solo Episode

What happens when the woman who’s always encouraging everyone else suddenly feels overwhelmed herself? In this vulnerable solo episode, Penny opens up about feeling foggy, stretched thin, and unexpectedly emotional after running out of pre-recorded guest episodes and realizing: “Oh… this week it’s just me.” But what unfolds is a powerful reminder that overwhelm does not mean you’re failing. It often means you’ve been carrying too much for too long. This conversation is for the women who are:  • Holding everything together  • Building businesses while supporting everyone else  • Feeling stuck between excitement and exhaustion  • Wondering if they’re the only ones struggling with visibility, confidence, or momentum Penny shares honest reflections on midlife reinvention, imperfect action, asking for support, and why women were never meant to quietly shrink themselves with age. Key Takeaways:  • Why “foggy brain” seasons don’t mean you’re off track  • The mindset shift that helps overwhelmed women move forward  • How small actions build confidence and clarity  • Why visibility can feel vulnerable for women entrepreneurs  • The importance of community, connection, and letting yourself be supported Key Topics:  • Midlife reinvention  • Women entrepreneurs and overwhelm  • Visibility and confidence  • Rediscovering yourself after 40  • Taking imperfect action  • Community and support for women  • Building a meaningful life and business Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call [https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call] Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp] Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider] Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip] Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com] Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots [https://www.instagram.com/penny4yourshots/] Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald [https://www.facebook.com/PennyFitzyWine]

Women, Wine, & Connection: What Makes Wine Camp Special

What if the thing you really needed wasn’t another productivity hack… but a few days away with women who simply get you? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story behind Wine Camp and why this experience has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work. Yes, there’s incredible wine. Yes, there’s beautiful scenery. But what happens at Wine Camp goes far beyond tastings and vineyard tours. It’s about connection. It’s about friendship. It’s about women giving themselves permission to slow down, laugh, reconnect, and remember who they are outside of their daily responsibilities. I’m also sharing: *  How Wine Camp first began  *  Why these friendships form so quickly  *  What makes the Finger Lakes wine region so special  *  The wines I’m most excited to share this year  *  What women really leave with after the experience ends  Whether you’re already joining us, Wine Camp curious, or simply craving more joy and connection in your life, this episode will give you a feel for what Wine Camp is truly about. Wine Camp 2026:  📍 Finger Lakes, New York  📅 July 30 – August 2, 2026 Learn more: pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp] Key Topics: *  Women reconnecting with themselves in midlife  *  Why friendship matters more than we realize  *  The power of shared experiences for women  *  Finger Lakes wine country and Riesling wines  *  Saying yes to yourself again  *  Creating meaningful connection through travel and community  Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call [https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call] Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp] Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider] Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip] Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com] Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots [https://www.instagram.com/penny4yourshots/] Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald [https://www.facebook.com/PennyFitzyWine]

Why Women Hide Their Brilliance (and How to Be Seen) with Shauna VanderHoek

Why do we hold ourselves back from being seen? Especially when we know we’re meant for more..? In this episode, Penny sits down with author and book mentor Shauna VanderHoek to talk about the real reason so many women stay stuck: fear of visibility. Shauna shares her journey from corporate consulting to helping entrepreneurs publish books; and how her own fear of being seen showed up at the exact moment she was stepping into something bigger. This conversation is about more than books. It’s about becoming the woman who’s willing to be seen. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: *  Why visibility feels so uncomfortable (and what to do about it)  *  How writing a book can elevate your authority and impact  *  The surprising ways fear can show up in your life and body  *  Why your business growth is directly tied to your personal growth  *  How to move through the blocks that are keeping you stuck  Key Topics: *  Visibility and mindset for women entrepreneurs  *  Writing and publishing a business book  *  Overcoming fear of judgment  *  Personal growth and business success  *  Building authority as a female entrepreneur  Connect with Shauna:     Website: askshauna.com [https://askshauna.com/]     LinkedIn: Shauna VanderHoek [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanderhoek/]     Excerpt from The Book You’re Meant to Finish: A Reflective Journal for Nonfiction Writers to Overcome Blocks, Gain Clarity, and Get Unstuck: http://askShauna.com/gift [http://askShauna.com/gift]     Free summit for business owners and message-driven writers: https://yourbookyourmessage.com/ [https://yourbookyourmessage.com/] When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call [https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call] Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp] Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider] Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip] Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com [https://www.pennyforyourshots.com] Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots [https://www.instagram.com/penny4yourshots/] Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald [https://www.facebook.com/PennyFitzyWine]