Sweet but Fearless Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek—AI entrepreneur, author of Your AI Roadmap, and CEO of Clarity AI—joins Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet But Fearless, to talk about how to future-proof yourself after a layoff, build a strong personal brand, and work the long game in your career. Joan shares practical strategies for navigating uncertainty,...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, chats with Shannon Russell, CEO and Founder of Second Act Success, about how saying "yes" to ne...

At a certain point in your leadership journey, success isn’t about doing more—it’s about seeing more. In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder with Sweet but...

Today, we're unpacking something rarely acknowledged: career grief. Imagine being at the top of your game, feeling unstoppable — then suddenly, it’s all gone. That’s what happened to Laverne McKinnon, Career Strategist and Speaker. Losing her job wasn’t just a professional setback; it felt like losing a part of herself. Her identity had been so deeply intertwined with her career...

In this episode, Mary and Cooper, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, dig into what really drives a team - performance, morale, and the connections that hold everything together. The #1 reason employees leave their jobs? It’s not salary—it’s feeling unappreciated or disconnected. We’ll help you recognize when a te...

What if you could build a six-figure income without creating your own product?

In this episode, Mary Sullivan of Sweet but Fearless sits down with Whitney Bonds, the CEO and Founder of Tried and True Mom Jobs, to uncover one of the most overlooked (but seriously powerful) ways to make money online: affiliate marketing.

Whitney gets real about how she turned her struggles into solutions, launching a low-cost, flexible income strea...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Nikki Nash, Investor, Entrepreneur, and Author, about the power of taking shots and making bold moves. She shares how she learned to take a leap of faith—not just in her career but in ...

Struggling to juggle it all? In this episode, Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, dive into the art of balancing priorities—because let’s be real, there’s never enough time for everything, but there’s always time for what trul...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sandy Saburn, 

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Marley Majcher, CEO of the Party Goddess and bestselling author, about her journey into the world of...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE, founder and CEO of ICAN, about her incredible 24-year journey in shaping strategies to tackle conflict, crises, and violent extremism. As a passionate and dynamic peace strategist, she’s worked with civil soc...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kseniia Duplyakin, Sr. QA Analyst with Learnix Tree Center about opportunities as a Software Quality Assurance. From testing software for bugs to ensuring a seamless user experience, SQA professionals play a vital role in delivering high...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Marcy Clark, Founder and President of Marcy Clark PR & Events about the art of storytelling, sharing how she crafts compelling narratives that elevate brands and resonate with audiences. Marcy reveals how her success stems from creating ...

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kim Ades, President FOM Coaching, about emotional resilience and the mental strength needed to achieve anything you set your mind to. By distinguishing between failure and a failed experience, you ...