The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business

Sustainability That Sells: Turning Eco-Overwhelm into a Profit Power Move with Samantha Smits

In today's episode, I distinct pleasure of interviewing Samantha Smits, SusTour Consultancy. You won't want to miss a moment of her compelling message. Samantha Smits is the founder of Smits SusTour Consultancy, a specialised firm helping accommodations and tour operators transform sustainability stress and administrative headaches into a sharp competitive advantage. Operating between the Netherlands and Tanzania, Samantha brings a unique international perspective to the global sustainable tourism community, bridging rigorous international standards with operational realities. Through her roadmap approach, she steers clients away from organisational overwhelm and towards meaningful, profitable certifications. Samantha acts as a strategic partner, rolling up her sleeves to guide entrepreneurs through the complexities of global criteria, often with a laugh. Whether you consider yourself a sustainability pro or find yourself rolling your eyes at the term, Samantha happily guides you towards a future-proof business that earns more, stresses less, and sets the gold standard for the next generation of travel. CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA IN ONE-CLICK info@smitssustourconsultancy.com https://smitssustourconsultancy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-smits-sustainable-tourism-consultant/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569737/follow #SustainableSuccess #EcoButMakeItProfitable #TourismBusiness #FutureProofYourBusiness #SustainabilitySimplified #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #GlobalBusiness #WorkSmarterNotHarder #ConsciousCapitalism #TravelIndustryLeaders #ScaleWithPurpose #BusinessStrategy #ProfitWithPurpose #SamanthaSmits #SusTourConsultancy #AngieGiltner #FeMetis

You Don't Need More Hours. You Need Extra Hands: The Truth About Hiring a VA Before You Burn Out with Rachael Davila

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing, Rachael Davila of Extra Hands VA. Rachael Davila is a Virtual Assistant mentor, implementation strategist, author, and founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. A solo VA since 2005, she hired her first assistant in 2021. Straddling both sides of the VA/client relationship, she understands the struggles business owners face when seeking virtual support. Her mission is to guide business owners through the sometimes-scary but always-worth-it journey to find, hire, and work effectively with the right VA. She's the host of Hey! Do I Need a VA? podcast and author of the book by the same name. 🎁Rachael has a complimentary gift to share with all of you Woo Hoo! Are you ready for a VA? Quiz https://links.extrahandsva.com/widget/quiz/atHsHeioZb80ntoMzuCR CONNECT WITH RACHAEL AND EXTRA HANDS VA IN ONE-CLICK Linktree: https://linktr.ee/extrahandsva Website: https://extrahandsva.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExtraHandsVirtualAssistance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extrahands_va LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldavila/ Are you ready for a VA? Quiz https://links.extrahandsva.com/widget/quiz/atHsHeioZb80ntoMzuCR Book Page: https://extrahandsva.com/heyva-book/ Podcast link: https://rss.com/podcasts/hey-do-i-need-a-va/ Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyDoINeedAVAPodcast #VirtualAssistant #CEOEnergy #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #ScaleSmart #DelegationNation #BusinessGrowthStrategy #TimeFreedom #HireHelp #OnlineBusinessOwner #SmallBusinessTips #ProductivityHacks #FounderLife #WorkSmarterNotHarder #ExtraHands #RachaelDavila #AngieGiltner #FeMetis

The American Dream Got Hijacked… Here's How Smart Families Are Taking It Back with Rebecca Irey

In today's EPIC episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing, Rebecca Irey, Founder of Blue Skye Financial. Everyone keeps saying the American Dream is broken. But let's be honest… people didn't suddenly stop working hard. The system stopped working for them. Rebecca Irey is the founder of Blue Skye Financial and a financial advisor on a mission to help women break free from financial dependence and confusion. She works with women, families, and entrepreneurs to design tax-efficient retirement strategies and long-term wealth plans that prioritize independence and legacy. Rebecca believes financial literacy is power and that women deserve a seat at the head of the financial table. Blue Skye Financial is a firm on a mission to flip the financial script for families, retirees, women, and business owners who are tired of playing a rigged money game. Instead of depending on fragile systems like Social Security Administration benefits, rising taxes, and mountains of debt, they're teaching people how to build tax-efficient wealth, protect their legacy, and design a future that actually belongs to them. Rebecca and her tearm aren't simply about money. They're about freedom, family, and legacy. If you've ever wondered whether there's a smarter way to create wealth without being trapped by the system… this episode might just change how you see your financial future. Because wealth isn't about what you have. It's about what you're able to do with it. CONNECT WITH BLUE SKYE FINANCIAL IN ONE-CLIC https://www.facebook.com/blueskyefinancial/ https://www.instagram.com/blueskye_financial https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-skye-financial https://www.youtube.com/@blueskyefinancial #AmericanDream #FinancialFreedom #LegacyWealth #TaxFreeRetirement #WomenAndWealth #BusinessOwnerStrategy #RetirementPlanning #BlueSkyeFinancial #RebeccaIrey #FeMetis #AngieGiltner

She Lost the Job, Sold the House…Then Built a Global Platform No One Could Ignore with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey

In today's episode, I sit down with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for self-worth and authentic leadership. She's best known as the founder and host of Let's Talk Supply Chain™, one of the top 1% most downloaded podcasts globally – but her journey to becoming a voice in the industry didn't come easily. After working in her family business for over a decade, Sarah lost her job, sold her house, and found herself at a personal and professional crossroads. Instead of staying silent, she picked up a mic. Since then, she's built a powerful platform dedicated to amplifying voices that often go unheard – particularly women and underrepresented communities. Through her Women in Supply Chain™ series, Blended podcast, and nonprofit Blended Pledge, Sarah continues to create safe spaces where vulnerability leads to real transformation. Now, she's sharing her personal story in a brand-new way – through her debut memoir and #1 Amazon Bestseller, I Buried Her in a French Press. The book is a raw, honest reflection on identity, loss, and finding your voice after you've lost it. It's a story of self-worth, resilience, and learning that you are your best advocate. Whether she's on stage, behind the mic, or writing her truth, Sarah is committed to helping others feel seen, heard, and empowered to tell their own story – unapologetically. CONNECT WITH SARAH IN ONE-CLICK Visit Sarah's website | Follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram | Grab a copy of her new book! Don't forget to grab your copy of I Buried Her in a French Press: A Memoir About Finding My Voice and The Power of Being Heard. #SarahBarnesHumphrey #IBuriedHerInAFrenchPress #LetsTalkSupplyChain #WomenInSupplyChain #BlendedPodcast #BlendedPledge #AngieGiltner #FeMetis

From Trauma to Mental Wealth™: The Therapist Who's Writing Her Own Rules of Healing with Kristina Scaglione

Listeners, today's episode is going to be epic! Kristina's approach to business is unlike anything you've ever heard. You must listen in! Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, CAHC Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Co-Founder of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists Founder of Limitless Integrative Wellness & The Mind Spa™ | Clinical Director | Trauma-Informed Therapist | Holistic Innovator | LGBTQIA+ Advocate Kristina Scaglione, LCSW-R, CAHC, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified advanced holistic counselor, and the unapologetically direct force behind Root & Rise Clinical Specialists and Limitless Integrative Wellness, home of the "Limitless Mind-Spa Model". Known for blending clinical expertise with sharp intuition, Kristina cuts through the noise with a bold, radically compassionate approach rooted in what she calls "Mental Wealth-Care" signature philosophy that views your mind as your most valuable asset. With over 14 years of experience, Kristina specializes in trauma healing, emotional regulation, and nervous system restoration for individuals, couples, and professionals under pressure. She is trained in EMDR by EMDRIA, certified in DBT, EFT "tapping," and Advanced Holistic Counseling™, and uses a combination of somatic, cognitive, and creative methods to help clients move from dysregulation to alignment with clarity, courage, and results. Her background includes forensic social work, residential psychiatric, crisis intervention, and macro-level advocacy. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University and an MSW from Stony Brook University, with a focus in psychopharmacology, CBT, and systems-level change. Through Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, Kristina and co-founder Julie Stark established a boutique practice renowned for precision, creativity, and real-world results. With Limitless Integrative Wellness™, Kristina expanded that vision into a premium, interdisciplinary space for therapy, movement, medicine, mindfulness, and modern healing all in one location. Located in Port Jefferson, NY, Limitless offers both clients and providers flexible coworking spaces, advanced modalities, and a collaborative community rooted in purpose. As a clinical supervisor and entrepreneurial coach, Kristina mentors therapists who are building mission-driven businesses without sacrificing their values. Her coaching combines strategy, mindset, and boundaries to help healers grow sustainably while remaining true to themselves. She works both virtually and in-person across NY, FL, CT, and MA, serving LGBTQIA+ individuals, polyamorous and ENM communities, veterans, first responders, couples, and high-achieving adults facing burnout, trauma, grief, or major transitions. Kristina does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Her work is profound, guiding, and compassionate, and always rooted in truth, safety, and progress. "Therapy isn't about perfection. It's about nervous system safety, honest self-inquiry, and walking your path with integrity." CONNECT WITH KRISTINA IN ONE-CLICK https://www.instagram.com/limitless_integrative_wellness https://www.facebook.com/LimitlessIntegrativeWellnessCollective https://www.rootandrisecs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rootandrisecs/ https://www.tiktok.com/@licensed_2_spill?_r=1&_t=ZT-91c62eOJDAl #RootAndRise #LimitlessIntegratedWellness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #EmotionalHealth #HolisticHealth #MentalWealth #MindSpa #KristinaScaglione #FeMetis #AngieGiltner