Uplifting Women

Uplifting Women

Co-hosts Holly Teska and Kristin Strunk interview women and men who uplift women in the workplace and the world.

Episodes

April 30, 2024 37 mins

The episode of the Uplifting Women Podcast features Holly Teska and her guest Carla Hansson, a web designer and developer who transitioned from a corporate job to freelancing. Carla shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to working various jobs before discovering her passion for web design. She discusses the challenges she faced, including office politics and navigating male-dominated industries.

Carla's transit...

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Helping public figures build authentic personal brands and strategically maximize their impact while they pursue their purpose.

Megan Molix , CEO of Molix and Company

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Speaker, Brand Strategist, and Mental health Advocate runs a family owned consulting agency, that specializes in personal branding and PR for Public Figures such as Executives, Entrepreneurs, Business and Ministry Leaders, Authors, Speakers, and Politicians.

They se...

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November 7, 2023 34 mins

Our conversation with Ann covered a variety of topics including communicating in relationships and resilience. And a small admission about coffee...

Join Holly and I as we spend some time with Ann Visser. 

For over 20 years, Ann Visser has been equipping individuals and organizations to communicate in a way that aligns with their values so they can lead their families and their teams into a better life. She’s a certified Maxwell...

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October 24, 2023 38 mins

“And so there was a fierce tenacity within me that  sometimes we look at an issue and it's So big, such as the topic of human trafficking or sexual exploitation or whatever, fill in the blank is and it looks so big and so overwhelming that we just shrink back and think  we can't do anything.

 

But I was determined to do whatever I could. And I'm 1. The things that I would say is   sometimes we stand before a mountain and we say   w...

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October 10, 2023 34 mins

Lynn Debilzen is a coach, connector, and expert reframer. As a coach, she brings out the best in her clients and inspires them to move out of their comfort zones to transform their lives. As a skilled strategist and facilitator, Lynn builds communities and supports teams to reach their goals and maximize their impact.

Check out Episode 49 at https://www.upliftingwomen.net/episodes

 

Connect with Lynn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/l...

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September 26, 2023 37 mins

Dr. Katja Rusanen is a #1 best-selling author, transformational story coach, and spiritual mentor with a master’s degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Spiritual Science. Her pragmatic approach, combined with her spiritual awareness, helps her clients get results fast. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Katja helps purpose-driven coaches and healers overcome their limiting inner stories so that they can accelerate their Soul-...

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Barbie Millicent Roberts, commonly known as Barbie, is an iconic fashion doll created by Ruth Handler and introduced by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. Barbie made her debut on March 9, 1959, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon and a symbol of American pop culture. Her full name, Barbie Millicent Roberts, reflects her sophisticated and fashionable persona.

 

Barbie was initially conceived as a teenage fashion model with ...

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Over the past 26 years, Julie has held numerous leadership positions, including C suite roles in organizations.

 

She has thoughtfully led her teams through a CEO transition, restructuring, and strategy refresh while navigating the pandemic. She is heavily involved in many community activities. In addition, Julie has served on many non profit boards, recently completing service with the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Foundati...

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Elan Zelenka is a sexual empowerment coach who specializes in helping women embody their most confident selves in the bedroom, business, and life. 

 

While she works with clients to cultivate a deeper sense of safety and inner peace, she also focuses on helping them explore their edges to uncover AND discover their true personal power. 

 

Her transformational work will take you through a journey of releasing shame and insecurities ...

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Jen Gutfriend

Episode 41

“The universe will test your beliefs about yourself.” – Jen Gutfriend

Less than 12% of female entrepreneurs make 6 figures or more in their business, and Jen is on a mission to change that statistic. Using a unique combination of mindset and business strategies uniquely tailored to each individual women, she helps you achieve 6 figures while working 20 hours a week or less. She wants to inspire women by sho...

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Sahara Rose De Vore 

 

Episode 43 - The Road Less Traveled

Sahara Rose De Vore is a Wellness Travel Coach and the Founder of The Travel Coach Network, a global community of travel coaches. Sahara went from broke college student to traveling to 84 countries solo to becoming the CEO of her travel businesses. She truly believes that travel has the power to alter lives!

She is convinced that there is more to a travel career than just b...

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Ali Naglee

Episode 42 - One Small Thing 

 

“I love the holistic approach, because It’s really more about filling in the gaps of what’s missing .”

– Ali Naglee

 

 

In this episode, Ali talks about:

 

“We don't seem to realize that prioritizing ourselves actually affects the rest of our family good and bad. If we are not taking care of ourselves first, we, it trickles down”

 

Boundaries actually create so much freedom in your life be...

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Mindi Huebner

Episode 41

“All woman deserve a champion, someone to hold the space for their limitlessness and believe in the greatness while they learn to believe for themselves.”

– Mindi Huebner

 

 

In this episode, Mindi talks about:

 

  • Rewiring your brain
  • Using our thoughts, beliefs and habits to empower or disempower ourselves. 
  • How to set yourself up for success daily with mental rehearsal

 

Mindi Huebner

 

Mindi is a...

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The Three P’s

Season Three - Episode 40

 

“Doing more doesn’t always help.” – Ahuva Hershkop

 

In this episode, Ahuva talks about:

  • Goal clarity
  • Long term planning
  • The 3 Ps: Perfectionism, People Pleasing, Pressure

 

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The Power of Democracy

Season Three - Episode 39

 

“The reason I'm here is because someone took an interest and invested in me, and why shouldn't I do that in a system or cause I believe in?” – Wilma Metcalf

 

In this episode, Wilma talks about:

  • Being called to p...
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“I can’t wait to see the butterfly that awaits on the other side.” – Kimara Ellefson

 

In this episode, Kimara talks about:

  • Fighting burnout
  • Finding your “True Believers”
  • Leaning into meaning and purpose

 

Key Takeaways

  • It may seem slow going, but you are preparing for a work/life...
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“What would your future self do?” – Bri Seeley

 

In this episode, Bri talks about:

  • Reevaluating your personal operating paradigm
  • Giving yourself permission to say yes
  • Empowering women entrepreneurs of all ages

Key Takeaways

  • There is a link between impostor syndrome and pricing your product/services
  • It’s impo...
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March 21, 2023 28 mins

Being Human

Season Three - Episode 36

 

“Let’s stop being human doings and become human beings.” – Kiona van Griensven

 

In this episode, Kiona talks about:

  • Recognizing the warning signs of burnout
  • Becoming aware of how organizations define you
  • Being open to your...
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“It's only shameful when you don't embrace it. It's only shameful when you don't talk and share about it. It doesn't have to be public. It could be just like embracing it internally and being like, I'm proud of who I am for me.” – Rubi Skilton 

 

In this episode, Rubi talks about:

  • Committing to change
  • Building a toolbox of self-care techniques
  • L...
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“Dare I think of something that I really, really, really want, or do I think about it and tell myself ‘no, that’s not going to happen’ ?”

– Mandy Nicholson

 

In this episode, Mandy Nicholson talks about:

  • Stepping bravely into your creativity
  • Learning from everyone you meet
  • Revisiting the dream that never dies

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