Getting Laid Off Sparked a Wildly Creative Life

Your childhood dreams are trying to tell you something

In this juicy, soul-stirring episode of The Pink Lady Posse Podcast, Sandy sits down with the wildly inspiring LeAnn Lyon to talk about purpose, reinvention, and what it means to finally say yes to the thing that’s been tapping you on the shoulder for decades. LeAnn shares the beautiful story of writing her first book—50 years after telling a librarian she’d be an author someday. (Casual. No pressure.) What started as “maybe I should sponsor an event” turned into a five-chapter book written in one fire-lit weekend, a speaking engagement, and a whole new chapter of impact. The conversation weaves through old belief systems, inherited stories, women’s agency, private money in real estate, and the truth that so many women hit midlife and think: Wait… whose life am I living? This one is funny, wise, sparkly, and packed with truth bombs. And yes… smart women touch their nose. 👃💄

Getting Laid Off Sparked a Wildly Creative Life

What happens when the life you thought was “secure” suddenly disappears? In this soulful, sparky, and deeply honest conversation, artist and entrepreneur Bloom Bauer shares how getting laid off from Kodak became the beginning — not the end — of a wildly creative life. From running photo labs and serving on Kodak’s national marketing team to belly dancing, teaching art, launching businesses, and helping artists monetize their work online, Bloom proves that reinvention isn’t failure… it’s evolution. This episode is for every woman who has ever wondered: Is it too late? Am I too weird? Who am I now? Spoiler alert: your weirdness may actually be the whole point. We also dive into community, confidence, aging, creativity, and the courage to stop shrinking yourself to fit inside other people’s comfort zones. Plus — yes — we talk AI, entrepreneurship, print-on-demand products, and why artists deserve to make actual money from their gifts. Novel concept, honestly. This one feels like sitting around the kitchen table with smart women who’ve lived long enough to stop apologizing for themselves.

What if your dog knows more about courage than you do? 🐾✨ Dig, Leap, Play!

What if the secret to courage, clarity, and joy has been sitting at your feet… wagging its tail this whole time? In this wildly inspiring episode of the Pink Lady Posse Podcast, Sandy sits down with Dr. Teresa Woolard—a veterinarian turned author, speaker, entrepreneur, and AI-loving innovator—to talk about reinvention, intuition, and why women over 50 are just getting started. Teresa shares the heart behind her book Dig, Leap, Play, and how lessons from animals can teach us to stop overthinking, trust our instincts, and take the leap toward the life we actually want. From leaving veterinary medicine to opening restaurants, writing bestselling books, and helping women embrace AI and automation, Teresa proves that “too late” is a lie… and frankly, kind of a rude one. This episode is equal parts soulful wisdom, practical advice, and “put your lipstick on and get moving” energy. WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THIS EPISODE * How to get clear on what you really want next * Why women over 50 may be in the most powerful season of their lives * The meaning behind Dig, Leap, Play * How animals can teach us about instinct, action, and joy * Why “baby steps” beat overthinking every single time * How Teresa pivoted careers and built multiple successful businesses * Why AI and automation aren’t just for “techies” * How curiosity can create a whole new chapter * The importance of women helping women through reinvention

Your Technical Therapist said “Close all those tabs"

What if your overwhelm isn’t a personality flaw… but a signal? In this sharp, funny, and wildly honest conversation, Sandy Parker Martinez sits down with “chief technical therapist” Cheri Stockton to unpack the invisible force running your business, your decisions, and your sanity: friction. From 45 open browser tabs to $100 classes you never finish (hi, FOMO), this episode calls out the habits we’ve normalized—and gently (okay, sometimes bluntly) invites you to do something different. This isn’t about becoming more productive. It’s about becoming more intentional. You’ll hear why “perfection is just avoidance in heels,” how shiny objects are draining your capacity, and why most people aren’t stuck—they’re just distracted. And yes, there’s a moment where “lipstick on a pig” becomes a full business strategy metaphor. You’ve been warned. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be further along by now”… this episode will lovingly call BS—and hand you your power back. LINKS Let's Explore the Potential - 30 mins ($175) https://hhm.hothandmedia.com/widget/bookings/disc30 [https://hhm.hothandmedia.com/widget/bookings/disc30] 30 minutes. $175. Applies to a future package if you move forward. Purpose: Gain clarity on the who, what, when, where, why, and how – uncovering your needs, goals, and existing workflows to identify the right solutions and outline the next steps for moving forward. = = = = = Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheristockton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheristockton/] FB: Personal https://www.facebook.com/cheristockton/ [https://www.facebook.com/cheristockton/] Business https://www.facebook.com/hot.hand.media/ [https://www.facebook.com/hot.hand.media/] Hot Hand Media (business page) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hot.hand.media/ [https://www.instagram.com/hot.hand.media/] @hot.hand.media YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CheriStockton [https://www.youtube.com/@CheriStockton] hhm.hothandmedia.com [https://hhm.hothandmedia.com/widget/bookings/disc30]

Your closet is hungry for a little permission

Wear the Color, Reclaim Your Say: Sarah Kramer on Style, Transition, and Being Seen Color Essence Certified Color Analyst What if your closet isn’t the problem… and your life isn’t either? What if the real issue is permission? In this soulful, sparkly, truth-telling episode of Pink Lady Posse, Sandy Parker Martinez sits down with Sarah Kramer, a Color Essence Certified Color Analyst, to talk about how women can use color, style, and intentional self-expression to move through life transitions without disappearing into the wallpaper. From divorce to widowhood, motherhood to career shifts, Sarah shares how getting dressed can become something much deeper than “looking nice.” It can become a way back to yourself. This conversation is about more than clothes, honey. It’s about identity. It’s about inherited beliefs, old rules, and the quiet ways women start shrinking without even noticing. Together, Sandy and Sarah unpack friction, permission, visibility, and the radical act of choosing how you want to show up now. Lipstick on. Shoulders back. Let’s go.