96: Jill: The Secret Every Powerful Woman Needs, Why Community Changes Everything

96: Jill: The Secret Every Powerful Woman Needs, Why Community Changes Everything

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level of success isn't your talent, it's your community? In this special solo episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway shares the deeply personal story behind creating the Power Circle, an online community designed to help women build confidence, create meaningful friendships, and grow personally and professionally. Check out the women's community here: https://www.skool.com/secrets-of-powerful-women/about⁠⁠ [https://www.skool.com/dream-bigger-5625/about] After interviewing more than 100 extraordinary women, Jill discovered one common thread among successful women: they didn't get there alone. They surrounded themselves with supportive women, asked for help, invested in personal growth, and continued learning throughout every stage of life. This episode is for women who are ready to stop simply surviving and start creating a life with more purpose, confidence, connection, and fulfillment. • Why authentic conversations are essential for personal growth • The importance of women's empowerment and community • How successful women continue growing at every stage of life • Building confidence and trusting your voice • Why self-awareness is the foundation of success • The power of surrounding yourself with ambitious, supportive women • Personal development strategies for women over 40 and women over 50 • Leadership, mindset, and becoming the woman you're meant to be • Why choosing yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary The Power Circle is more than an online community. It's a place where women come together to share real stories, gain encouragement, learn from inspiring guest experts, and support one another through every season of life. If you're looking for inspiration, personal growth, and genuine connections with like-minded women, this episode is for you. Follow Secrets of Powerful Women on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow me here for more. women empowerment, powerful women, women supporting women, personal growth, women in business, successful women, women entrepreneurs, women over 40, women over 50, midlife women, confidence for women, leadership for women, women's community, female entrepreneurs, networking for women, personal development, mindset, self-confidence, life coaching, women success stories

95: She Built a Women’s Brand From Scratch, Now It’s in Nearly 6,000 CVS Stores | Gaynete Jones

What does it really take to turn an idea into a successful national brand? **Join me online LIVE with the new Secrets of Powerful Women women empowerment online community from anywhere in the world. Doors Opened July 1st. Incredible monthly speaker events for members only. Here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.skool.com/secrets-of-powerful-women/about⁠⁠ [https://www.skool.com/dream-bigger-5625/about] In this inspiring episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Gaynete Jones, entrepreneur and founder of Best, Periodt., the innovative menstrual care brand changing the conversation around periods, women’s health, and cleaner period products. Gaynete started with an idea during the pandemic and a determination to create better menstrual products for women. Today, Best, Periodt. products are sold in nearly 6,000 CVS stores, but the journey to becoming a successful female founder was anything but predictable. Gaynete shares how she developed a product from scratch, found manufacturers, negotiated minimum orders, broke into major retail, and built a growing business without waiting until she had every step figured out. She also opens up about her personal experience with extremely heavy periods and the discovery that she had 54 fibroids removed. That health journey helped fuel her commitment to creating cleaner, more sustainable period products for women and girls.  In this episode, you'll discover how to: • Turn a business idea into a real product • Overcome fear and analysis paralysis • Build a consumer brand from scratch • Get your products into major retailers • Trust your intuition as an entrepreneur • Keep going when success takes longer than expected • Use resilience and mindset to overcome adversity • Build a purpose-driven business that creates impact • Navigate entrepreneurship as a woman • Let faith guide your business and leadership decisions Gaynete also shares the remarkable story of being held hostage at gunpoint at 18 years old, becoming a teenage mother, leaving the corporate world, and refusing to allow statistics or circumstances to define her future. Her philosophy is simple and powerful: You can't fail if you don't quit. If you're a woman entrepreneur, female founder, business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or midlife woman dreaming about starting something new, Gaynete's story will remind you that you don't need to know every step before you begin. You need the courage to take the first one. women entrepreneurs, female entrepreneur, women in business, female founders, successful women, women empowerment, women’s health, women success stories, business success, entrepreneurship for women, women over 40, midlife women, business advice for women, how to start a business, women-owned business, female leadership, women leaders, women’s wellness, menstrual health, period health, fibroids, clean period products, sustainable products, consumer product business, retail business, getting products into CVS, business mindset, resilience, faith-based entrepreneurship, personal growth  #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounder #WomensHealth #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessSuccess #WomenLeaders #SuccessfulWomen #Entrepreneurship #SecretsOfPowerfulWomen Listen now to Secrets of Powerful Women and discover how resilience, faith, purpose, and relentless determination can turn one woman's idea into a growing national brand.

94: From $650,000 in Debt to Building a Thriving Business with Entrepreneur Nancy Benet

Can one decision completely change the direction of your life? **Join me online LIVE with the new Secrets of Powerful Women community from anywhere in the world. Doors Open July 1st. Here:⁠ https://www.skool.com/secrets-of-powerful-women/about⁠ [https://www.skool.com/dream-bigger-5625/about] If you love my podcast, this is perfect for you: It’s a private women's community built on real conversation, on all the subjects that matter to you, business, life, menopause, personal development and  spiritual growth, and the belief that the life you have been dreaming of is closer than you think. Live calls twice a month. Monthly guest speakers.  A sacred space where women come to be honest and become.  You won’t find this on social media. ** In this inspiring episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Nancy Benet, CPA, CEO of Fix It Accounting, entrepreneur, business strategist, and founder of Success Your Way, to share an extraordinary story of resilience, reinvention, and entrepreneurship.  After a difficult divorce, raising four children alone, five failed businesses, and $650,000 in debt, Nancy refused to become a victim. Instead, she rebuilt her life from the ground up, creating a thriving accounting firm and coaching thousands of entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses aligned with their values.  If you're a woman dreaming of starting a business, overcoming financial struggles, changing your money mindset, or reinventing yourself after 40 or 50, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical advice. • How to overcome fear and start a business at any age • The mindset successful women entrepreneurs share • Why your money mindset could be holding you back • Manifestation, gratitude, and creating the life you want • Building confidence after failure and divorce • Women in business and financial independence • Creating work-life balance without burnout • How to stop playing small and start believing in yourself • Business growth strategies for female entrepreneurs • Why it's never too late to reinvent your life Nancy also shares her simple four-step manifestation process, how changing her beliefs transformed her financial future, and why success is about freedom, purpose, and fulfillment, not just money.  If you're ready to think bigger, build confidence, and create a business and life you truly love, this episode will inspire you to take the first step. Follow Secrets of Powerful Women on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. women entrepreneurs, women in business, female entrepreneur, business mindset, money mindset, manifestation, women empowerment, midlife women, women over 40, women over 50, divorce recovery, confidence for women, personal growth, career change, financial freedom, female founders, work life balance, successful women, business coaching, women success storiesdescription

93. From Overwhelmed to Organized, Professional Organizer Lisa Woodruff's Secrets to a More Peaceful Life

What if getting organized could reduce your stress, increase your productivity, and give you more time for the people and things you love? **Join me online LIVE with the new Secrets of Powerful Women community from anywhere in the world. Doors Open July 1st. Here:⁠ https://www.skool.com/secrets-of-powerful-women/about [https://www.skool.com/dream-bigger-5625/about] In this eye-opening episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365®, bestselling author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and expert in home organization and productivity. Lisa shares how she turned her passion for organization into a thriving multi-million dollar business while helping thousands of women reduce overwhelm and regain control of their lives.  From managing households and careers to navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and midlife transitions, women often carry an invisible mental load that leaves them exhausted. Lisa explains why traditional organizing advice doesn't work for most women and shares practical systems that can dramatically reduce stress and increase peace of mind.  ✔ How clutter affects mental health and emotional well-being ✔ The hidden mental load women carry every day ✔ Organization strategies for busy women and entrepreneurs ✔ Productivity tips for women in business ✔ How to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue ✔ Work-life balance for ambitious women ✔ Why successful women need systems, not perfection ✔ Managing ADHD, executive function, and household organization ✔ Midlife reinvention and building a successful business after 50 ✔ Creating more time, energy, and peace in your life Lisa also shares her inspiring journey from teacher and stay-at-home mom to founder of a multi-million-dollar company, proving it's never too late for women to reinvent themselves and build something extraordinary. Pasted text.txt If you're a woman entrepreneur, business owner, professional, mom, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and encouragement. Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow me here for more. women entrepreneurs, women in business, productivity for women, organization tips, work life balance, female entrepreneur, midlife women, women empowerment, successful women, personal growth, mental wellness, ADHD organization, leadership for women, stress management, home organization, women over 40, women over 50, business success, life coaching, overwhelm

92: Leadership and Life Lessons Every Woman Needs Right Now with Michelle Johnston

Why High-Achieving Women Need to Stop Chasing More and Start Living Better **Join me online LIVE with the new Secrets of Powerful Women community from anywhere in the world. Doors Open July 1st. Here:⁠ https://www.skool.com/secrets-of-powerful-women/about [https://www.skool.com/dream-bigger-5625/about] What if the secret to success isn't working harder, but connecting more deeply? In this powerful episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with bestselling author, executive coach, leadership expert, and Loyola University professor Dr. Michelle Johnston, co-author of The Seismic Shift in You. (available on amazon) Together, they explore why so many successful women feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted despite achieving everything they thought would make them happy.  Michelle shares the seven transformative shifts that can help women move from burnout and hustle culture to a life filled with purpose, connection, confidence, and fulfillment. This conversation is a must-listen for women in business, women leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, working moms, and midlife women navigating career growth and personal reinvention. * Why high-achieving women often struggle with burnout and overwhelm * The connection between success, happiness, and meaningful relationships * How women can become stronger leaders without sacrificing themselves * Building confidence and overcoming self-doubt * The power of authentic leadership and emotional intelligence * Why connection is the leadership skill of the future * Work-life balance, family priorities, and creating a meaningful life * How to stop chasing "more" and start focusing on what matters most Michelle's insights challenge everything we've been taught about success and offer a refreshing roadmap for women who want to thrive in business, leadership, relationships, and life. If you're a woman looking for greater purpose, stronger relationships, more confidence, and a healthier definition of success, this episode will leave you inspired. Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. hit Subscribe! *Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, former 20 yr TV News reporter, professional coach, and women's empowerment advocate. Each episode features candid conversations with extraordinary women across every industry, sharing the real stories behind their success, resilience, and reinvention. Made for women 45 and beyond who are ready to own their power and write their next chapter. New episodes every week — subscribe so you never miss one. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-clubSubscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen Sign up for events & workshops: ⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com ⁠Follow: ⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠ | ⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠ | ⁠@jillconway_official women empowerment, women in leadership, women in business, female entrepreneur, midlife women, confidence for women, emotional intelligence, leadership development, personal growth, career success, work life balance, women over 40, women over 50, self development, successful women, female leadership, women success stories, mindset for success, executive coaching, burnout recovery