Leap to Success Podcast
Leap To Success shares stories of courageous women entrepreneurs and leaders who've taken bold leaps. Each week, get inspired to dream bigger, achieve more, and live joyfully by believing in yourself.
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of the Leap to Success Podcast, Mary Gaul is joined by Dr. Heather Tucker, who shares her journey from her dream job to becoming an entrepreneur. Heather discusses the transition to entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and personal growth. She highlights the impact of life experiences on her business and the importance of embracing uniqueness and mindset shifts. The conversation covers the role of coaching and s...
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July 29, 2025 • 30 mins
Mary Gaul engages in an enlightening conversation with Kimberly Gawne, exploring her transition from teaching to entrepreneurship. Kimberly shares how the pandemic influenced her career shift and led to the creation of STAR students. They discuss the importance of aligning values in team building and how personalized education contributes to business success. Kimberly emphasizes cultivating a robust business culture and growth habi...
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June 2, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of the Leap to Success Podcast, Mary Gaul welcomes Coach Jessica Rickert, who shares her journey from education to life coaching. Jessica discusses her transformative sabbatical, exploring possibilities and the impact of coaching on personal growth. They highlight the importance of habits, personal development, and support systems in fostering change. Listeners are encouraged to explore possibilities, embrace self-r...
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May 23, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of the Leap to Success Podcast, Mary Gaul chats with Kimberly Boike about her transition from education to entrepreneurship in Arizona. Kim shares insights on guiding aspiring business owners, recognizing the right time for career changes, and listening to one's inner voice. They discuss franchise opportunities beyond fast food and offer advice for federal workers considering a career shift. Kim covers financing opt...
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May 9, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of the Leap to Success Podcast, Mary Gaul is joined by Bonnie Iserman, a dynamic leader and entrepreneur. Bonnie shares her journey through pivotal career transitions and highlights the importance of data, trust, and leadership in navigating challenges. They delve into how entrepreneurs can effectively apply data, integrate play, and resolve workplace conflicts. Bonnie emphasizes the significance of trust-building a...
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April 18, 2025 • 31 mins
Join host Mary Gaul in this soul-stirring episode of the Leap to Success Podcast as she welcomes Denise Shannon, founder of Sassy Preacher Lady Ministries. Denise shares her remarkable journey from hospice nurse to ordained pastor and now full-time spiritual director and officiant. With decades of experience in holding sacred space for others at life’s most pivotal moments, Denise brings profound insight, compassion, and spiritual ...
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April 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Join host Mary Gaul in this empowering episode of the Leap to Success Podcast as she welcomes Colleen Biggs, a seasoned entrepreneur, visionary leader, and business advisor with over 25 years of experience. Colleen has launched and guided 365 businesses to success and continues to empower entrepreneurs to create financial abundance and live with purpose.
They discuss Colleen’s inspiring entrepreneurial leap, her expertise in build...
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April 4, 2025 • 31 mins
On this episode of the Leap to Success Podcast, Mary Gaul sits down with Stacy Weber, an intuitive coach, corporate leader-turned-entrepreneur, and founder of True You Consulting. Stacy shares her powerful story of shifting from a high-pressure corporate career to creating a business that aligns with her true self. She gives heartfelt insight into how living in alignment with your passions and purpose can transform both your person...
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March 31, 2025 • 30 mins
Welcome back to the Leap to Success podcast, where host Mary Gaul brings you inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs taking bold leaps in business and life.
In this episode, Mary interviews Kelly Henriksen, a seasoned headshot photographer and the founder of Blog Solutions Now. Kelly shares her unique entrepreneurial journey of building a successful photography business over the past 20 years and how she transitioned to launch a ...
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March 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Leap to Success podcast! Join host Mary Gaul as she chats with the dynamic JaRee Bowers, LEAP community member and owner of My Freedom First. JaRee is passionate about empowering women to take control of their financial futures and create lives filled with freedom, purpose, and joy.
Dive into JaRee’s entrepreneurial story, from owning multiple businesses to discovering her true calling ...
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March 15, 2025 • 30 mins
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Leap to Success podcast! This week, host Mary Gaul sits down with Mary Kominska, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and creator of the transformational T program. Mary Kominska shares her inspiring story of resilience and growth, her 19-year career with Avon, her dedication to helping others heal from the inside out, and her practical approach to boundaries, self-care, and entrepreneurship....
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March 8, 2025 • 32 mins
Join us on this empowering episode of the Leap to Success podcast, where host Mary Gaul introduces us to inspiring stories of fearless female entrepreneurs. Today’s special guest is Joy Kolin, founder of the nonprofit organization Giving Joy. Together, they explore how even the smallest actions can lead to massive ripple effects of change, impacting women and their communities worldwide.
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March 1, 2025 • 27 mins
Welcome to another episode of the Leap to Success Podcast! This is the show where we shine a spotlight on incredible women entrepreneurs who are taking bold leaps in business and life. Hosted by Mary Gaul, each episode delivers inspiring stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies to help you thrive as a solopreneur.
This week, Mary welcomes Dede Jacques, a dynamic entrepreneur and owner of Account on DeDe. DeDe made a maj...
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February 21, 2025 • 28 mins
Denise shares her inspiring story of resilience after being unexpectedly let go from her job in March 2024. Determined to reshape her future, Denise took the leap into grant writing and rediscovered her passion for storytelling. It’s been a challenging year, but as she explains, it’s also opened doors to opportunities and connections she couldn’t have imagined.
Denise comes from a rich background in journalism and has built a dyna...
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February 7, 2025 • 27 mins
In this inspiring episode of the Leap to Success podcast, host Mary Gaul chats with Melissa Deally, a passionate and innovative Integrative Mind Body Health Practitioner.
Melissa shares her personal and professional journey, exploring how she became "The Friendly Toxin Slayer" and her holistic approach to healing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. She dives deep into the importance of addressing the unconscious...
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January 31, 2025 • 28 mins
Join us on this inspiring episode of Leap to Success with Mary Gaul as we welcome Suzanne Mitchell, a true embodiment of resilience and determination.
Suzanne shares her incredible story of taking bold leaps in life—from homeschooling her kids to exploring online stores and building a thriving business that has stood strong for 31 years!
Through ups, downs, and everything in between, Suzanne’s mantra has been clear: giving up is ...
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January 31, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of the Leap to Success Podcast, Mary Gaul chats with Stephanie Schaffroth, a pioneering force in the insurance industry. Stephanie shares her journey from culinary school to becoming the first female district manager at Farmers Insurance. She discusses overcoming challenges, including imposter syndrome, and offers strategies for client retention and motivation. Stephanie also provides valuable insurance tips for han...
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January 24, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode of the Leap To Success Podcast with Mary Gaul, we sit down with Joyce Feustel, a trailblazer in social media tutoring and LinkedIn training for Baby Boomers.
After a 17-year career in sales, Joyce took a leap of faith and transitioned into entrepreneurship, launching her business, Boomers’ Social Media Tutor, in 2013. Now, she empowers business owners, job seekers, and professionals aged 55 and up to harness the po...
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January 14, 2025 • 32 mins
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Leap To Success With Mary Gaul! This week, we’re thrilled to have tax strategist and financial expert Rebecca Mains, founder of Artea Tax Group, join us. Rebecca is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners unlock financial optimization through strategic tax planning.
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January 10, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of the Leap for Success Podcast, host Mary Gaul welcomes the inspiring Dawn Stebbing, a sales and leadership expert who has helped countless women entrepreneurs and professionals elevate their careers and businesses.
Dawn shares her powerful story of taking courageous leaps, from leaving the comfort of a corporate paycheck to embarking on a path as a hairstylist, building a direct sales team, and eventually becomin...
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