SHE DECIDES

SHE DECIDES

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, 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.

Episodes

December 3, 2025 73 mins

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kelly Gonda, Founder of FRTLTbiz, a consulting firm specializing in medical information, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and quality management, with a strong focus on women’s health and infertility. 

From her early career in pharmaceutical sciences to becoming a trusted advisor for global companies and a Founding Member and Speaker f...

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In this radiant episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Nancy Reagan, no, not the First Lady, but a trailblazing aesthetician, spa founder, and skincare innovator whose journey is redefining what it means to glow at every stage of life. With more than 30 years as a diagnostic aesthetician, Nancy has built three successful spas, created the world’s first NAD+ barrier repair skincare line through her brand Skin Diva Lab...

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In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, Staci Swiderski sits down with Alina Wilson, founder of Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center, grandmother, entrepreneur, author of Thoughtful Aging, employee development coach, and board member of Gather:Make Shelter. 

Alina opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped her life: building a wellness center from the ground up, navigating profound personal change, and choosing to sta...

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In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Blanca E. Rodriguez, CEO of Wounded Healer LLC, licensed massage therapist of 20 years, and international speaker who has dedicated her life to helping others heal inside and out. 

With decades of experience spanning massage therapy, canine massage, fitness instruction, and dance teaching, Blanca has woven together a career that celebrates both movement and mind...

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In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kate Capelli, Business Mentor and former founder of Adventures in the Wild, to talk about what it really takes to grow a purpose-driven business without losing your spark. 

After years of leading global adventures and supporting over 300 entrepreneurs, Kate now helps solo business owners replace overwhelm with clarity through her 7-step journey to sustainable growth...

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In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski, Founder and CEO of Family Source Consultants and SHE DECIDES COLLECTION sits down with Amy Ballantyne, multiple TEDx Speaker, Executive Life Coach, Author, and host of Power to the People Pleasers, to explore what it really means to lead, live, and love with intention. 

As a Workplace Wellness and Emotional Intelligence Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP, Amy ...

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In this empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Jennifer Mbianda, triple board certified physician in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Aesthetic Medicine, and founder of EMDI Health, an integrative, physician led clinic transforming how we think about wellness. 

With clinics across Florida, The Bahamas, and Georgia, Dr. Mbianda blends clinical expertise with a holistic touch, helping women ac...

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In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Jessica Flynn — award-winning educator, best-selling author, TV host, and social entrepreneur — to explore what it means to live a purpose-driven, multi-dimensional life. 

As the founder of The Flynn Collaboration, creator of The YOU Power Project, and author of One Decision Away, Jessica has built a career around one core belief: we are never just one thi...

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 In this soul-stirring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Samantha Giordano, founder of Intuition Kicks, a luxury women’s sneaker brand handcrafted in Italy and built on the belief that intuition and empowerment belong in every step we take.

After years of battling anxiety and depression, Samantha’s journey of self-discovery through therapy, spirituality, and manifestation led her to create something much bi...

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In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Jill Hardy Heath, President and CEO of Heart of America, a national nonprofit reshaping what equity in education truly means. With more than two decades of experience, Jill has transformed HOA from a small, literacy-focused initiative into a movement impacting over 2.5 million students and families across the country. 

From partnering with powerhouse organi...

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In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Olivia Weinstock, award-winning journalist, CEO of LivDigitalAgency, and rising star in sports media and public relations. From anchoring at the first-place college news station Beach TV News to working as a production assistant at a major sports network, Olivia’s journey showcases what it means to lead with vision, resilience, and authenticity. 

As NAHJ V...

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In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Sarrah, premier intimacy coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Elixr, the AI-powered love app that’s reshaping how we experience self-love, dating, and relationships. Over the past decade, Sarrah has personally coached more than 2,500 individuals, including CEOs of multi-billion-dollar companies, and built two thriving coaching companies, earning recog...

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In this refreshingly raw episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Briana Bass, therapist, Masters in Clinical Mental Health, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and former corporate executive who isn’t afraid to keep it real. Briana’s mission is clear: to help high-functioning, emotionally intelligent individuals and couples break toxic patterns, heal relationships, and transform their lives through direct, no-B...

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In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kathy Colon, MBA, MPH, Founder & CEO of Nova Lux DR Properties. Kathy’s entrepreneurial journey began while caring for a loved one and traveling frequently between New York and the Dominican Republic. What started as a personal discovery, falling in love with the country’s natural beauty and vibrant culture, became the spark for a business that reimag...

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In this illuminating episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Marissa Pei, organizational psychologist, motivational speaker, media personality, and bestselling author widely known as the Asian Oprah. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over three decades of experience consulting for Fortune 500 companies, teaching at prestigious universities like UCLA Anderson and Boston University Brussels, and ho...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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