Welcome to Diaries of a Boss Babe, where we dive deep into the unapologetically raw and real world of modern women. Hosted by Katelyn Gerhardt business owner and coach, this podcast is your go-to source for all things business, sex, relationships, self-discovery, and the beautiful chaos that is womanhood. We believe in the power of storytelling and the strength that comes from vulnerability. Our conversations are honest, unfiltered, and always a little cheeky. Ready for some real tea? Our Di ...
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Personal read-alouds and more of articles and written pieces by Kimberley Wenya (author of The Manifestation Diaries) from her Substack, Virgin Notes. kimberleywenya.substack.com
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In this episode, I add some extra commentary on my recent article, manifestation rituals for modern people. Try these five rituals at your own leisure to bring whatever magic of reality exists to life. We explore: * Pre-rituals, rituals and post-rituals for manifestation * A grounded, practical and relaxed take on manifestation * How to manifest du…
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Cultivate #5: Team Awesome: Our Parenting Playbook
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2:51:02What do you get when you mix strict tech rules, solid bedtimes, intentional parenting, and two people who still really like each other after 14 years? Team Awesome, baby. And yes—we named ourselves. On purpose. Grab your coffee and join us for a long morning therapy shesh, Luke and I sit to get real about our parenting journey. With two kids now 14…
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‘Success mindset’ flew to popularity in the late 2010s in the self improvement world. And it still attracts attention today. From motivation compilations on YouTube, to hustle/flow culture, the question in this episode is how has it changed over time, and how might we view its sentiments today? Today, we explore: * Some new ways to reframe success …
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# 38: Cori Myka: Calm, Confidence & the Courage to Swim
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1:16:14In this deeply soulful and inspiring episode, I sit down with Cori Myka, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim—a woman who embodies the perfect blend of life coach and swim coach. Cori brings an extraordinary depth of wisdom to what, on the surface, may seem like a simple act: learning to swim. But as you'll hear, it’s so much more than that. We dive i…
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#18: If you love journaling, notebooks, paper, pens, ink pots and gel pens, then you will most likely enjoy today’s episode of Virgin Notes Radio! Today, we explore: * The four notebooks that I gravitate towards for manifestation * How I use each of these notebooks, the intention and feel curated for each of them * A grounded take on journaling for…
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#37 Karen Geiger: The Power of the Pen — Journaling, Midlife, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
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1:54:30Get ready for one of the most soul-nourishing conversations we’ve had on Diaries of a Boss Babe! In this episode, I sit down with the ever-vibrant Karen Geiger — a speech-language pathologist, journal writing teacher, writing coach, mama to two grown boys, and a woman radiating authenticity and joy. Together, we dive deep into the transformative po…
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This week, whilst down with a cold/flu, I re-listened to a familiar self help book: The Big Leap. My second time around with it hasn’t panned out the same as when I first listened to it in 2017. So, I thought I’d share my thoughts and commentary on why I think this is the case, and my own unsolicited advice on what I would do now to overcome self-s…
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#36 Christina Kirkey: Grit, Glam, & Girl Power
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2:00:25Buckle up, beauties! In this episode, we’re diving deep with Christina Kirkey, founder and owner of Pin Up Studio in Raleigh, NC—where inclusivity, empowerment, and killer hair come together! From her early ambitions to building a salon that’s more than just a business (it’s a movement), Christina gets real about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit kimberleywenya.substack.com This episode is the first of our weekly podcast series on Virgin Notes Radio! Today, we explore: * A refreshing way to view manifestation that’s relaxed, sceptical but hopeful * Leaning into the magic of manifestation from a grounded place * A light breakdown …
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the illusion of cool (+ exciting announcement)
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9:40Cool(ness) is a mystique; it reveals itself through slow, accidental flashes of enticement and excitement as we venture to fill the gaps with our imagination between what is displayed, and what is visually and conceptually certain. This article explores the concept of cool. Is it a sin to want to be cool? What makes something so? Stay tuned for an …
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#35: Samantha Kehoe - The No BS Approach to Life
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1:17:26This week, we’re diving deep into the art of self-awareness, empowerment, and owning your damn worth with the incredible Samantha Kehoe—trained therapist, mom, happily married wife, and all-around badass. 💥 Samantha keeps it real as she shares her journey from playing by the rules to rewriting them—starting with walking away from a wedding just two…
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#33 Gina Trimmer: The Journey to Revitalized Womanhood
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1:28:33Gina Trimmer is a wildly successful entrepreneur, momma of four, world traveler (65 countries + in the last 8 years!) We chat all things motherhood, healing, money, and the kind of personal growth that shakes things up—this episode has it ALL. 💥 Join us for a conversation that’s equal parts deep and hilarious, diving into: ✨ The wild ride of new mo…
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Sylvia Plath’s damn fig tree. I wrote these words in a comic-sans-esque font using a pruned finger on the foggy glass door of the shower. They were barely readable now, the hot mist clearing out the letters nearly as fast as I’d dazedly written them. I’d been ruminating, as one does within the three cubic metres of a shower, being pelted on with a …
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Cultivate #4: Luke and Katelyn - Relationship Habits That Keep Us Close
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1:34:10You asked, we answered — and we’re baring it ALL. 💕 In this follow-up to our most downloaded episode (yep, the one where we got real about the massive struggles in our marriage), we’re sharing the relationship habits that keep us deeply connected, wildly playful, and totally irresistible to each other. 😍 Ever wonder how to keep the intimacy alive w…
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#32 Lolly Nazario: Through the Lens of Lolly: Parenting, Photography & Planning a Post-Military Life
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1:37:40I’m sitting down with the incredible Lolly Nazario of Lolly’s Lens Photography—photography queen, military wife in the throes of geo-bacheloretting, and supermom to two little girls. 📸✨ Hold onto your hats (and your camera straps), because this episode is a whirlwind of energy, resilience, and all the real talk you didn’t know you needed! With her …
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manifestation for modern people (extended audio)
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30:58In this episode, I add some extra commentary on my recent article, manifestation for modern people. A cosy, thought-provoking listen whilst you walk, drive or sip your tea. * What is manifestation for modern people? * What kind of attitudes/views might this entail? * Six things to try to casually partake in manifestation * Reflection on manifestati…
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#31 Caitlin Briggs: The Art of Feeling at Home in Your Body
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1:39:40Get ready for a conversation that will move you — literally and emotionally! This week, I sit down with Caitlin Briggs of Ladybird Soma, a somatic practitioner who helps us reconnect with our bodies and find healing through movement, breath, and deep self-awareness. We dive into the juicy stuff: the dance between masculine and feminine energies, wh…
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#30 Dr. Mahsa: Healing Trauma & Rewriting Your Story
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1:43:08We’re diving deep into a story of resilience, identity, and healing with the incredible Dr. Mahsa—a woman whose journey will leave you breathless. From fleeing Iran during the revolution to building a new life in California, Dr. Mahsa shares the raw and unfiltered truth about navigating cultural identity, trauma, and the power of healing. Through h…
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#29 Angela Niswender: Old Habits & New Beginnings
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1:37:17I sit down with Angela Niswender, the powerhouse behind a Kumon tutoring center, to unpack the challenges of entrepreneurship, the evolving landscape of education, and the deep-rooted patterns we carry from our upbringing. Angela opens up about the struggles of balancing personal and professional life, navigating toxic family dynamics, and the tran…
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all i wanna be is offline in an online world
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5:52Offline. The word just seems so fresh, audibly and conceptually. It’s the land of the untouched, the undocumented, the salient and the vestigial. It’s where we can say controversial things that you never would online because our close friends know it’s with nuance and in one specific context and actually fine. 9 reasons to be offline. This is a rea…
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#28 Samantha Gold: Sobriety, Reinvention & Building a Business with a Purpose
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1:48:09In this deeply moving and unfiltered episode, Samantha Gold, founder of Motette, an elevated children's sleepwear brand, takes us through her journey of transformation—both in business and in life. From leaving the U.S. and returning to Sydney to navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and sobriety, Samantha opens up about the …
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Cultivate #3: Luke and Katelyn - 17 Years Unfiltered
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2:25:44Join me and Luke for a sweet little deep dive into the masculine and feminine energies, how it all collides in our 17 year relationship through military life, parenting dynamics, and all the dirt we spill about how our interactions resulted in butting heads, separation 6 years in, and the way we refused to quit in order to now live the life we desi…
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Bring the Energy, Embrace the Mess, and Own Your Brand with Amie Pendle! This episode is your backstage pass to the unapologetically authentic, wildly creative world of Amie Pendle—content creator, your Insta BFF, brand photographer, momma, and the friend you never knew you needed! 💃 Amie brings the real talk about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and…
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A pragmatic take on an airy fairy idea. In this episode, Kimberley explores: * What is energetics in manifestation? * Her disagreements with the mainstream narrative around emotions/feelings/energetics in manifestation * A practical take with energetics * How she approaches energetics today * The ‘basics’ of energetics * How often to check in with …
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This is a read-aloud of an article from Virgin Notes by Kimberley Wenya. Read-alouds occasionally contain added context and detail from the writer than its written version. To view the written version of this article, click here. To purchase a copy of The Manifestation Diaries, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit…
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In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, we sit down with Lorelei Colbert—a breast cancer survivor, mother, speaker, entrepreneur, and relentless advocate for women’s health. Lorelei shares her powerful story of resilience, from navigating the emotional and physical challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 28 to finding her balance…
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my thoughts on manifestation 7 years later, in’s & out’s 2025
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56:46In this episode, Kimberley explores: * Her thoughts on manifestation, 7 years later * Thoughts on an manifestation debate article from frankie magazine, issue 123 * Her in’s & out’s of 2025 * How she approaches thoughts on signs, synchronicities and angel numbers today * A poem for when facing difficulties or hardship Listen to a free affirmations …
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#25 Nicole Boyd: Fashion Meets Tech - A Founders Journey
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1:45:15Join us for an inspiring conversation with tech founder and fashion guru Nicole Boyd, the powerhouse behind the innovative startup Prept. She's a corporate career woman, mama and founder of an innovative new spin on finding your style. Prept is an app that gives you personalized style selections to fit your fashion eye from small female owned bouti…
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it's 2025 and morning routines are still hot
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6:372024 was my year of no morning routines. It was a year of loving semi-hectic, haphazard, do-what-you-will, come-what-may type of mornings. I thrived in the chaos of an unmeditated morning. I’d slap on my slippers, splash water on my face, slather on some face oils, let my dog out, grab my journal and water bottle and head on upstairs. Details of my…
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Join me for the second episode in the Cultivate Series to choose your word theme for 2025. What's a word theme you ask? Think of it as your guiding light to invite a new part of growth in your life. It's a way to live intentionally and unlock new experiences, skills and insight. Your word theme will help you be more intentional in the choices and d…
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#24 Dr. Savannah Gardner: The Journey of a Visionary
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3:04:02Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Savannah Gardner, a powerhouse Enneagram Three, visionary chiropractor, and former Crimsonette. She is the owner and founder of The Movement Foundry. Savannah shares her extraordinary journey—from navigating the challenges of high school, through a devastating back injury, grieving the loss of her sist…
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i went to sydney and lived my 2014 tumblr dream
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8:18Crashing ocean waves, smoothie bowls and temporary gold-traced tattoos. Photos of jumping off beach cliffs, The Icebergs and the summery sounds of Odesza. These logos are all I need to be taken back to 2014 when Tumblr reigned and Sydney was the destination of Australia. Living in Melbourne, I remember being all too envious of the people who lived …
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#23 Jenna Bridges: From IVF to Happy Hour
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2:42:28Join me for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Jenna Bridges, a mom, military spouse, career woman, and the co-founder of His and Hers Mobile Bar. Jenna's story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and unwavering determination to build the life she envisioned—both as a mother and a business owner. 🎙 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✨ Jen…
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Manifestation is not new; it’s a topic that has been cat-fishing and over-promising as it’s made its way from one human’s mind to another for years on end. With commodities like The Secret and a self help industry that profits millions of dollars from it, one might question the motives of sharing on such a topic, and whether it’s all just a multi-l…
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#22 Ameeta Swaby: Bringing the "Just Do It" Energy
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1:43:18In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with the dynamic Ameeta Swaby—entrepreneur, military veteran & spouse, and the epitome of "just do it" energy. Ameeta is the owner of Isle of the Pines, a luxury Airbnb company, and co-owner of Meet on May, a co-working space. With a degree in finance and keen eye for opportunity, Ameeta shares her incredible …
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if books could sparkle (hand delivery, Olivia Bond Diamonds)
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8:00This is a read-aloud of an article from Virgin Notes by Kimberley Wenya. Read-alouds occasionally contain added context and detail from the writer than its written version. To view the written version of this article, click here. To purchase a copy of The Manifestation Diaries, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit…
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#21 Laura McLean: The Journey of a Small Business Mom
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1:07:44In this episode, I sit down with Laura McLean, founder of Small Business Moms, a business dedicated to empowering, supporting, and uplifting moms who are juggling the demands of entrepreneurship and motherhood. We explore the rewarding yet challenging journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Laura’s story is a beacon of hope for small …
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manifestation: hate it or love it, there’s something intriguing about it
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14:22This is a read-aloud of an article from Virgin Notes by Kimberley Wenya. Read-alouds occasionally contain added context and detail from the writer than its written version. To view the written version of this article, click here. To purchase a copy of The Manifestation Diaries, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit…
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the editor's letter for my book that sent me to pieces
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13:45This is a read-aloud of an article from Virgin Notes by Kimberley Wenya. Read-alouds occasionally contain added context and detail from the writer than its written version. To view the written version of this article, click here. To purchase a copy of The Manifestation Diaries, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit…
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This is a read-aloud of an article from Virgin Notes by Kimberley Wenya. Read-alouds occasionally contain added context and detail from the writer than its written version. To view the written version of this article, click here. To purchase a copy of The Manifestation Diaries, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit…
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#20 Courtney Boyer: Healing the Sisterhood
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1:30:14In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Courtney Boyer—trained therapist and Sex and Relationship —for an empowering conversation about sisterhood, healing, and the profound importance of connection among women. Together, we explore how rediscovering our identities beyond societal roles can ignite transformation and joy. From navigating intimacy…
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Cultivate #1: Katelyn Gerhardt - The Evolution of a Boss Babe
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3:06:00Welcome to the launch of The Cultivate Series! In this inaugural episode, Dr. Savannah Gardner takes the reins, diving deep into the life and journey of me (your usual host!), Katelyn Gerhardt, founder of Cultivate with KG and Co-Founder and Owner of Independence Academy. This conversation is raw, real, and full of moments that will resonate with w…
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#19 Kerriann Hammock: Unapologetically Unruly
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2:33:13Prepare for an inspiring deep dive into the life of Kerriann Hammock—a true powerhouse. This single mother and owner of Viollet Eve Candle Co and founder of Unruly Women Collective shares her journey of transforming her life from a corporate career in California to crafting candles and building a community in North Carolina. In this candid conversa…
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#18 Liz Wagner: Forgiveness After Betrayal: A Journey of Healing and Unconditional Love
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2:26:14In this deeply personal episode, Liz Wagner, owner of Glo Inside Out Mobile Spray Tans, opens up about her journey through love, infidelity, and forgiveness in a way that resonates with the heart of every listener. Liz invites us to walk with her through the challenges of early marriage, the journey of healing after infidelity, and the powerful cho…
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#17 Breanna Imperial: Health is the Foundation to your Freedom
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1:54:19In this episode, I'm joined by the powerhouse Breanna Imperial—a woman whose life story is filled with resilience, heart, and tenacity. Breanna’s energy lights up the conversation as she shares her remarkable journey from a childhood spent overseas in Russia and Germany to joining the military at a young age, all driven by a fierce desire to serve.…
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#16 Shelane Etchison: The Journey to Congress
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1:51:18Shelane Etchison, a U.S. Army veteran and candidate for Congress in North Carolina's 9th District. Shelane’s distinguished military career, which includes service as a Military Police officer and pioneering roles in special operations alongside Army Rangers and Navy SEALs, speaks to her dedication to principled leadership. After deployments to Iraq…
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#15 Dr. Jennifer Reid - Naked Fridays
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2:31:55In this compelling episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Reid as she shares her inspiring transition from nurse practitioner to functional medicine expert. Jennifer opens up about her experiences in hospice care, the vital need for advanced directives, and the profound impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system. This conversation dives deep into w…
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#14 Taylor England: The Grit & The Glam
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2:45:00In this exciting episode of Diaries of a Boss Babe, I sit down with Taylor England, the unassuming yet hilarious powerhouse behind the soon-to-be-launched premier bridal boutique, Taylor Lawrence Bridal. Taylor shares her incredible journey filled with grit, determination, and plenty of laughs. Together, we explore the delicate balance of entrepren…
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introducing the manifestation diaries, book q&a, my writing process
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30:15The Manifestation Diaries, written by Kimberley Wenya is out October 16! Pick up a copy of The Manifestation Diaries here. In this episode, Kimberley talks about: Finishing her book, The Manifestation Diaries Some of the shifts that occurred whilst writing What sets The Manifestation Diaries apart from other manifestation books? Who might this book…
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#13 Peighton Woodard - The Evolution of an Entrepreneur
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2:29:54In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Peighton Woodward, founder of the fem tech wellness app Luna Leaf, to explore her incredible journey of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the power of aligning with your biological rhythms. Peighton opens up about the challenges of launching Luna Leaf, an app designed to empower women through cycle s…
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