Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

Reinventing Yourself After Life's Biggest Disruptions with Christa Skinner

What if the moment your life fell apart was actually the moment your real life began? Christa Skinner is a certified health, life, and breakup and divorce coach and co-author of the bestselling book Emotional Alchemy. She has guided countless women through the kind of identity shifts that shake you to your core: divorce, empty nest, career upheaval and out the other side into something they never expected: themselves. In this episode, Christa shares what actually happens when a woman reaches out in crisis mode, why the women who struggle most are often the ones who are closest to a breakthrough, and the surprising moment her own life gave her no choice but to rebuild from the ground up. What does it really take to stop surviving a transition and start leading yourself through one? The answers might change how you see what's possible on the other side. Tune in to this episode to learn more about midlife identity shifts, personal reinvention after divorce, and intentional becoming for women in leadership and life. To connect with Krista Skinner, visiChristasSkinnerCoaching.com [http://KristasSkinnerCoaching.com] Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support. Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter [https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/] Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones [https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones] Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com [https://sheilaslick.com] Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ [https://fivemilestones.com/show/] Sponsored by PodToBook.ai [http://PodToBook.ai] | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

10X Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Steve Walsh

What separates the entrepreneurs who scale their companies from those who grind 80-hour weeks and still fall behind? According to private equity investor Steve Walsh, it's not capital — and the answer might surprise you. Steve Walsh, founder of Bison Equity Group and author of Make the 10X Leap, has spent over 30 years inside the books and behind the boardrooms of companies ready to explode, and companies quietly dying. He knows the exact moment a business stops growing, and more importantly, what it takes to reverse it. In this episode, Steve reveals why most entrepreneurs are solving the wrong problem, what he looks for before he ever writes a check, and why the biggest growth opportunity in today's market is hiding in plain sight. If you're ready to stop working in your business and start thinking like someone who can 10X it, this episode is your starting point. 🎧 Tune in now — your next leap starts here. To connect with Steve Walsh, visit bisonequitygroup.com [http://bisonequitygroup.com] Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support. 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter] 💼 Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/] ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones] 🌐 Sheila Slick [https://sheilaslick.com/] | Five Milestones [https://fivemilestones.com/show/] ✨ Sponsored by PodToBook.ai [http://PodToBook.ai] | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Independent Book Publishing Strategies for Authors with Michele DeFilippo

What if everything you thought you knew about publishing your book was costing you money before you even made your first sale? Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in the book publishing industry and is the founder of 1106 Design, a company dedicated to helping authors release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more from every copy sold. But what she reveals in this episode may surprise even the most seasoned authors. Michelle pulls back the curtain on what is really happening in today's publishing landscape, who is quietly taking money out of authors' pockets, and what most first-time authors don't know to ask before signing anything. In this episode, Michelle breaks down the difference between traditional publishing, indie publishing, and the growing middle ground that may not be serving authors as well as it claims. Listen in to learn more about book publishing options, author rights, and how to protect your income as a self-published author. To connect with Michele DeFilippo, visit 1106design.com [http://1106design.com] Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support. 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter] 💼 Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/] ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones] 🌐 Sheila Slick [https://sheilaslick.com/] | Five Milestones [https://fivemilestones.com/show/] Sponsored by PodToBook.ai [http://PodToBook.ai] | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Female-Driven Stories That Win Awards with Kay Oliver

What does it take to walk away from Hollywood, survive a cancer diagnosis, and build a literary career on your own terms? Kay Oliver is a dynamic storyteller with over three decades in entertainment, spanning studios, TV stations, and film production. Armed with degrees in radio, TV, film, and an MBA, she made a bold decision to leave it all behind and prove that female-centric stories could not only sell, but win awards. And win she did. Her debut novel alone earned four literary awards. Now on her 15th book and named Fiction Author of the Year, Kay is just getting started. In this episode, Kay pulls back the curtain on what Hollywood never told her about storytelling, why female-driven stories get dismissed before they ever get a chance, and the unconventional writing process that keeps readers coming back for more. Listen in to learn more about writing strong female characters, self-publishing strategies, and breaking barriers in the entertainment industry. To connect with Kay Oliver, visit kayaoliver.com [http://kayaoliver.com] Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support. 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter] 💼 Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/] ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones] 🌐 Sheila Slick [https://sheilaslick.com/] | Five Milestones [https://fivemilestones.com/show/] Sponsored by PodToBook.ai [http://PodToBook.ai] | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Building Influence, Income, and a Legacy That Lasts with Minesh Baxi

What if the skills that determine your success in life were never taught in school, and most parents don't even know they're missing? Minesh Baxi is a TEDx speaker, author of 12 books, and business and financial coach with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, professionals, and speakers build influence and income. But what he shares in this episode goes far beyond business strategy. Minesh made a bold decision early in life, one that reshaped how he raised his children, built his career, and thinks about success entirely. In this episode, Minesh challenges everything you thought you knew about education, networking, and what it really takes to raise the next generation of leaders. He reveals the one mindset shift that separates people who learn from failure from those who stay stuck. Tune in to learn more. To connect with Minesh Baxi, visit FridayNetworking.com [http://FridayNetworking.com] Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support. 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter] 💼 Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/] ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones] 🌐 Sheila Slick [https://sheilaslick.com/] | Five Milestones [https://fivemilestones.com/show/] Sponsored by PodToBook.ai [http://PodToBook.ai] | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book