Welcome to SHE DECIDES—a bold, unapologetic podcast celebrating women who are breaking boundaries, leading with purpose, and living life on their terms. Hosted by Staci Swiderski with guest host Michelle Carr, this show delivers real conversations with female leaders and innovators shaping the future. Each episode highlights fearless women sharing their journeys—overcoming obstacles, shattering stereotypes, and rewriting the rules. SHE DECIDES inspires listeners to take charge of their lives. Because when a woman owns her story, she transforms her world.
In this empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Courtney Stanfield, veteran Canadian TV broadcaster, mom of three, and founder of the revolutionary Air Out! App. Courtney’s mission is clear: to transform the way we deal with overwhelming emotions by giving people a safe, anonymous space to express themselves freely and without judgment.
From her career in broadcasting to her journey as a mother and no...
In this beautifully grounded episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kim Depole, visionary interior designer, founder of NYC Depole Design, and a pioneer in crafting spaces that begin with the soul. With over 30 years of experience and a client list ranging from global CEOs to Oprah herself, Kim’s approach to design goes far beyond aesthetics.
Rooted in mindfulness and inspired by global travels, Kim shares how ...
In this refreshing and purposeful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Lucy Milligan Wahl, founder of LMW Edits, Princeton and UCLA alum, and a passionate voice for the power of organization as a tool for intentional living.
Lucy shares how she traded a career in fundraising to launch her San Francisco-based professional organizing business in 2014, helping everyone from tech CEOs to busy families find clarity in th...
In this electrifying episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski is joined by Jeanne Omlor, Business Strategist, multi-7-figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach, whose journey is a masterclass in reinvention.
At 54, Jeanne was a solo parent, buried in debt, and starting from zero. In just 17 months, she built a $1M business without ads and has since scaled to multi-millions while helping near...
In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Marla Neufeld, Esq., partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP, fertility law trailblazer, and a mom of twins born through surrogacy. As the founder of her firm’s Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology practice group, Marla brings both personal experience and legal expertise to a topic that is changing the way families are built.
From her own emotional jour...
In this boldly empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes the unstoppable Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson - telecom trailblazer, holistic health expert, international best-selling author, and the woman known as The Queen of Feeling Fabulous.
As CEO of All Day Cable, Inc. and founder of Blissful Living 4 U, Dr. Rochel has shattered glass ceilings in business while leading a global movement around wellness, self-worth, ...
In this deeply moving episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Nikki Brooker, a powerhouse mama, author, publisher, photographer, and founder of the nonprofit You Are Not Alone (YANA). What began as a response to unimaginable loss became a nationwide mission to ensure no mom ever feels alone in her struggles again. From her early beginnings in northern Michigan to raising three children and building a platform of...
In this unapologetically fresh episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski chats with relationship expert and tech innovator Iryna Wood—creator and co-founder of GEMINI NEAR ME, the groundbreaking self-help and self-love app featuring IRYNA AI, a 24/7 pocket counselor designed to empower emotional growth.
Iryna shares how her journey as a relationship specialist inspired her to bring personalized support into the hands of anyone, ...
In this compelling episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Tenia Davis, bestselling author, Ph.D. in Values-Driven Leadership, and powerhouse C-suite executive with over two decades of experience in transforming teams and organizations. Known for her servant leadership approach and commitment to building cultures where everyone can thrive, Dr. Davis shares what it means to lead with authenticity, courage, an...
In this powerhouse episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski and co-host Michelle Carr sit down with Kim Burke; board-certified nurse practitioner, industry-leading injector, and the unstoppable founder and CEO of Kiss Aesthetics.
With two thriving locations in the Chicago suburbs and national recognition as one of the “Top 100 Best Injectors in America,” Kim is redefining what it means to lead with both precision and passion in ...
In this soul-stirring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Cheryl T Campbell, keynote speaker, transformational author of Voices: Stepping Out of the Darkness and Into the Light, and creator of the Sacred Success Blueprint.
Cheryl is a trailblazer in guiding women to lead with purpose and power by blending spiritual intuition with grounded, actionable strategy. With wisdom that’s both fierce and compassionate, she...
In this unapologetically raw and empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with the unstoppable Fitz Koehler, fitness innovator, marathon announcer, and author, whose journey through breast cancer is as bold as her voice behind the mic.
With a Master's in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades in the fitness industry, Fitz has inspired thousands to get moving. But it’s her no-holds-barred account of survivi...
In this empowering episode of She Decides, we sit down with Andrea De La Cerda — a seasoned communications expert and change agent with over 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and organizational design. Andrea has led some of the most influential brands and agencies, and today, she’s channeling that expertise into advocating for underserved communities, including rural farmworkers and justice-involved individuals.
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In this powerful episode of She Decides, we sit down with Rhea Maceris — a Self Luv Life Coach and Hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience guiding women back to their truest selves. From her healing sanctuary in Sedona, Arizona, Rhea has helped clients from all walks of life break free from the limiting belief that they’re not enough.
Together, we explore what it means to shed fear, judgment, and shame — and instead, rise in...
Welcome back to She Decides — the podcast where we celebrate women making bold moves, breaking barriers, and driving meaningful change. I'm your host, Staci Swiderski, and today I’m thrilled to sit down with Kristen Richardson, founder and CEO of Sherah — a transformative personal assistant platform and community built on the principle of women helping women.After navigating the challenges of balancing a demanding career and mother...
In this episode of the SHE DECIDES Podcast, hosts Staci Swiderski and Michelle Carr sit down with Diana Akchurina, founder of Easy Communications, to talk about growing a business, what 'growth hacking' is, and what it really takes to succeed as a woman in tech and a female business leader.
We cover information and advice for women entrepreneurs, female startup founders, and women who want to grow their business using innovative str...
How can we improve our relationship with money? In this episode of the SHE DECIDES Podcast, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Jessica Kleine, founder of Mindset Financial Coaching, to explore how shifting your mindset around money can transform your life and business. If you're a woman business owner, entrepreneur, or a female leader looking to build financial confidence, this conversation is for you. We talk candidly about the e...
In this episode of the SHE DECIDES Podcast, we explore the transformative power of storytelling in building authentic brands that drive social change. Shannon O'Malley has spent her career harnessing the power of brand and storytelling to create lasting social impact from preventing child exploitation in Thailand with a freedom story to leading initiatives for the NoVo Foundation's ending violence against girls and women ca...
In this episode of the SHE DECIDES Podcast, we’re diving into the power of learning from every experience—the good, the bad, and the unexpected.
Susan Walk grew up in the nineteen sixties and began singing with her first band at just 13. She pursued a professional singing career for many years, but eventually found the lifestyle isolating and sought something more fulfilling. Nearly forty years ago, she rediscovered another childho...
In this episode of SHE DECIDES, we dive deep into the challenges and rewards of balancing family and business. If you’re a mother who runs a business, a female entrepreneur, or a woman in management trying to navigate work-life balance, this conversation is for you! We welcome Jessica Salzman, owner and stylist at the | COLLECTIVE, as she shares her story of managing to grow her career while also raising a family.
Jessica shares ins...
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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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