ConvHERsations with Kristie

In this heartwarming episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton is joined by Cara Ehinger, fractional integrator, business owner, mother of eight, and grandmother to (soon-to-be) five. Together, they explore what it really means to build a business rooted in faith, family, and purpose—while navigating the complex dynamics of working alongside a spouse and adult children.

Cara shares how her journey led her fro...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with executive coach and founder of Live Bold Coaching, Michael Burke, for a deep and inspiring conversation about mindset, self-sabotage, and the transformative power of Positive Intelligence (PQ).

Michael shares his personal journey of living with cystic fibrosis, discovering the PQ framework, and helping leaders learn to command their minds and sh...

In this special episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, the mic is turned on Kristie Clayton, founder of HERverse. Interviewed by leadership coach and speaker Robert Heath Sr., Kristie reflects on the journey of building HerVerse from a small WhatsApp group to a powerful movement of women in leadership. She shares pivotal stories from the community, the inspiration behind evolving from Female Integrator Mastermind (FEM) into HERver...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Robert Heath Sr., founder and CEO of Legacy Leadership Consulting Group, joins Kristie Clayton for a rich and powerful conversation about what it truly means to lead. Drawing from his background as a Marine Corps officer, educator, and executive coach, Robert shares how his journey shaped his belief that leadership isn’t about authority or title—it’s about connection, purpose, and leg...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, business coach and inVantage founder Kelly Renz joins Kristie for a powerful discussion about one of the most timely and important topics facing business owners today: selling your business.

Drawing from her deep experience working with companies through both acquisitions and exits, Kelly shares why more owners are starting to ask themselves, “What do I really want from this ...

This week on ConvHERsations with Kristie, we’re joined by Karyl Morris—visibility architect and personal brand strategist—for a powerful conversation about the connection between personal branding, leadership presence, and staying true to yourself.

Karyl shares her journey from image consulting to building a brand that helps others be seen—authentically and intentionally. She and Kristie unpack what it means to complement ...

In this powerful flip-the-script episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton steps into the guest seat as Kate Norton leads a heartfelt conversation about how HERverse began, what it’s become, and where it’s going.

Kristie reflects on the early days—feeling isolated as a second-in-command while her Visionary had access to countless peer groups—and the deep longing that sparked the creation of a space for Integrators and ...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with John Marshall, fractional CFO and founder of Series Next Solutions, to talk about the critical relationship between Integrators and CFOs—and how that partnership can drive clarity, alignment, and better business decisions.

John shares his perspective on what makes a CFO most effective: context. He explains that finance isn’t just about the numbers—it’s ab...

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with Rebecca and James Lockwood to explore how business tools—like EOS®, Kolbe, and quarterly meetings—helped them transform their marriage.

Rebecca, a former Integrator and now business coach, and James, a full-time stay-at-home dad, open up about how they were living in two different worlds and nearly reached a breaking point. B...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton is joined by Faustina Kirchhoff, Integrator at AssistPro, for an honest conversation about growth, reinvention, and leading through change.

Faustina shares how AssistPro evolved from an early player in the virtual assistant space into a values-driven company redefining how support is delivered. Together, she and Kristie talk about what it takes to disrupt an i...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton is joined by Adi Klevit, founder of Business Success Consulting Group, for a deep dive into the power of process—and how documented systems can unlock clarity, consistency, and freedom for entrepreneurs and teams alike.

Adi shares her journey from industrial engineer to process consultant, and how her passion for bringing order to chaos led her to build a thriving busin...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with Katie Walter, fractional Chief Marketing Officer and CEO of the Fractional Conference, to unpack the rise of fractional work, the future of leadership, and the freedom that comes with redefining our relationship with work.

Katie shares how she moved from a $13B company into fractional leadership, finding her way through trial, clarity, and connection. She...

In this heartfelt episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton welcomes Chris Dawson, co-founder of Bite7, to talk about how leaders can create teams that feel connected, empowered, and fulfilled—starting with belonging.

Chris, a former high school teacher and football coach, shares how his passion for culture and communication led to the creation of Bite7, a tool that helps leaders measure and meet the emotional and rela...

In this vulnerable and empowering episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with longtime friend and founder of Authentic Brand, Jennifer Zick, to explore the real stories behind leadership, loss, and launching something new.

Jennifer opens up about how Authentic Brand was born—80% out of anger and 20% out of love—after being pushed out of a toxic culture and realizing it was time to create a seat, a team, an...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton is joined by Tony Bednar, President and Integrator at Strategic Talent Partners, to unpack one of the most impactful tools for second-in-command leaders: the Integrator Continuum.

Tony shares the origin story of the continuum—how it was developed to help visionaries understand the different types of integrators based on business size, need, and leadership style. Togethe...

In this special Women’s History Month episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton welcomes Jill Simond, founder of Savvy Strategic Partners, for a soul-stirring conversation about feminine energy, conscious leadership, and the future we’re building for the next generation.

Jill shares her reflections on the energetic shift happening in 2025 and how women—and teams—can benefit from integrating both masculine and feminine ...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton is joined by Jenna Spencer, founder and visionary of AssistPro, for a heartfelt and honest conversation about redefining success, embracing your identity, and building a life and business that truly align with your values.

Jenna shares her journey from executive assistant to visionary entrepreneur, and how she discovered that being a visionary doesn't have to fit a...

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton is joined by Grace Gavin, co-founder of Know Honesty, to talk about one of the most overlooked yet powerful skills in leadership and team dynamics: having truly open and honest conversations.

Grace shares how her experience implementing EOS® revealed a crucial insight—businesses often don’t fail because of the system, but because team members lack the ability to communi...

In this powerful episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with Nathan Young—fractional COO and co-author of How to Be Second—to explore the concept of “second” not as a role, but as an identity.

Together, they unpack what it truly means to be a “second”: someone who sees the world through implication, who carries both extraordinary imposter syndrome and high competence, and who often supports others as their...