Building Her Dream Podcast

In this inspiring episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Kathryn Garcia, a seasoned event organizer from Sydney, Australia.

As the visionary Founder of Sydney Events Things To Do, she has positioned herself as a leading figure in Sydney's events scene, creating memorable experiences that resonate with people from all walks of life.

In our conversation, Kathryn opens up about her personal growth, tran...

In this episode, we meet an inspiring introvert, Paula Banks, an award-winning children book's author. Check out "Peyton's First Day at a New School" and other books in the series at all major bookstores.

During our chat, we discussed growing up as an introvert, her journey as a writer and the challenges she experienced. If you’d like to learn more about Paula and her books, find her at: www.paulaybanks.com ...

In this episode, we were joined by Jen Boyle, a Leadership and Communications Expert and the host of The Lead Quietly Podcast. Jen teaches women how to be stronger leaders, and effective communicators, and ways of building credibility and online presence without having to be on social media 24/7. 

During our chat, we discussed her journey in leadership as an introverted woman, the challenges she experienced, and what made her ...

This week, we chat with Krista Jennings, a sought-after Business and Marketing Strategist. Krista has almost 10 years of experience in the Marketing and Business Development space. She runs her own business where she teaches business leaders how to leverage sales funnels for sustainability and scalability in their business as they increase their reach and revenue. To learn more about Krista Jennings and her services, you can find...

In this episode, our founder Shayla Burtin had a deep conversation with Karen Oliver, a Master-Life Purpose Coach and Health Coach from North Carolina. Karen believes in empowering women and men to break free from chains, activate purpose, and build their dreams!

She does this by offering a transformative A-Z roadmap designed specifically for women seeking to unleash their inner 'BOSS' and "Purpose". In this ...

In this episode, we chat with Elena O’Connell from Ontario, Canada. She is a nurse with almost 15 years of experience and also a Stress and Mindset Coach.

After going through her second experience with burnout in 2019 and taking almost 8 weeks to recover, Elena talks about her journey and what motivated her to start her business amidst being an introvert.

If you’d like to learn more about Elena, reach out to her on LinkedIn - http...

In today’s episode, we chat with Kacia Warren, a Life and Empowerment Coach from Pensacola, Florida. Kacia wakes up every day to help men and women who have gone through incarceration be accountable and connect with who they really are.

To Kacia it’s not just about the job, but rather her calling and purpose from God. She believes that her skill to see through people and identify their strengths and weaknesses is not a mistak...

On this episode, we chat with Mariah Krist, the founder of Spill the Tea Copy, an email marketing company. She is a copywriter who helps women entrepreneurs attract more and better clients by writing tailored copy.

We discuss Mariah's journey as an introvert with severe social anxiety and her greatest achievements like quitting her house cleaning job, and niching down to email marketing.

If you’d like to learn more about...

On this episode of Building Her Dream Podcast, we had a fun conversation with Dr. Shay Smith from Florida.  Dr. Shay is a dual-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in women’s health and adult primary care. She is also the founder of Muriel’s House, a publishing agency and DesignHer Wellness, a boutique women's health clinic.

In our conversation, Dr. Smith talked about her journey as a nurse, how she survived working c...

We have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, a medical oncologist with an outstanding career specializing in Breast and Gynecological cancers. As the visionary behind Winning The Cancer Journey, she devotes her time to guiding patients through the labyrinth of cancer treatment with grace and understanding.

Throughout the episode, we explore Dr. Troso-Sandoval's early life as an introvert, the profound impa...

In this episode, we had a heart-to-heart with Sonya McKinzie, a survivor, author, and inspiring coach. Sonya has fought through a lot in her life. She's made it through domestic violence, two brushes with suicide, and the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety. But rather than let these experiences bring her down, she used them to rise up.

During our chat, we talked about growing up as an introvert, Sonya...

In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Karsta Marie. After enduring more than two decades in a life merely defined as "fine," Karsta chose to plunge headfirst into a transformative mid-life awakening.

Not content with keeping these powerful experiences to herself, Karsta now channels her insights into a variety of roles - as a multitalented professional speaker, acclaimed author, and compassionate coach. She is z...

In this episode, we welcome the highly esteemed Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk. As an iconic trailblazer in healthcare analytics, she is tirelessly advancing the realms of medicine, drug development, and equitable healthcare accessibility, earning her the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.

In our conversation, we dive into Dr. Kleczyk's life, from her early years as an introvert to her illustrious professiona...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Graham, an innovative Adult Learning Strategist who is deeply passionate about revolutionizing the way small and mid-size companies approach training programs. Dr. Graham shares her fascinating journey from a quiet childhood as an introvert to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the world of adult education.

To learn more about this introverted founder, please visit:

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In this special anniversary episode, host Shayla Burtin commemorates the first year of Building Her Dream alongside the launch of our inspiring March/April 2024 magazine issue. With gratitude and joy, she shares the personal motivations that sparked the birth of a platform dedicated to empowering introverted women entrepreneurs to make their mark on the world.

Joining Shayla in this celebratory episode are two remarkable guest...

In this mini episode, Shayla explores energy management essentials for introverts in the entrepreneurial world. She tackles why managing energy is key, offering practical strategies from planning and taking breaks to saying no and aligning with personal energy cycles. Whether you're struggling with balance or looking for ways to enhance it, you'll discover actionable tips for cultivating a fulfilling, productive work-life h...