Claim Your Career Crown

College can be one of the biggest financial decisions a family will ever make. As the millions carrying student loan debt can attest, overpaying for college can create years of unnecessary debt and stress. How can you avoid this fate? Our guest Crystal Tate shares how families can be strategic, informed, and confident so they don’t leave money on the table.

Crystal Tate is the founder and CEO of Crystal Clear College Planning ...

Have you ever heard the phrase that if you’re talking to everyone, you’re talking to no one? Much as you might want to cast a wide net in your sales and marketing, you can actually capture a lot more clients or customers with a more individualized approach. We spoke with Toni Caruso all about finding your niche, achieving clarity in messaging, and reaching your true audience.

With over 30 years of event production experi...

Are you struggling to motivate your staff? Are you looking for ways to engage your team so they are productive, driven, and truly take care of your clients? Finding creative, fun—even free—tools to motivate your staff can increase your bottom line, help you attract and retain key employees, and improve productivity. On our latest podcast episode, guest Gladys Boutwell shares practical ideas you can implement right away ...

An undeniable fact of life is that we all die eventually, but this doesn’t make it any easier when a loved one passes away. Many fear death or talking about dying before it happens. Many struggle to talk about deceased loves ones after they’ve died, and the grief can be all-consuming. No doubt about it: End-of-life conversations are the elephant in your family room and can be challenging. If talking about dying is scari...

Many of us spend our days busy but not always productive, focusing on tasks that drain energy instead of driving results. Paige Arnof-Fenn appears on our new podcast episode to share how to identify the activities that truly matter, align with your strengths, and create real influence—both in work and life. With the right high-impact activities, you will see a boost in your efficiency and in the resulting payoff.

Paige Arnof-F...

Now, more than ever, people across the United States are starting new businesses. Why are so many taking the entrepreneurial plunge at this pivotal point in time? Moreover, what does it take for your businesses to endure for the long term? The businesses that survive and thrive are the ones that don’t try to figure it out in isolation. Our own Lynn Whitbeck shares her insights and expertise on our latest podcast episode, with...

Skincare can be overwhelming, especially with so many “natural” products that don’t always live up to the hype. Tallow is making a big comeback, and you may be considering using this in your skincare regimen. Here, we spoke with Kathy Riemann about what tallow is, why it works so well, and how it can completely change the way you care for your skin.

Kathy Riemann is the founder of Bluffside Apothecary, an organic s...

In your sales career, a lack of systems can quietly drain your time, energy, and profits. Even so, setting boundaries and creating simple processes can feel overwhelming. On our new episode, guest Molly Klipp shares how to get started in a way that actually gives you your life back. With the right approach, you can achieve the balance you need to thrive in your business and in your life.

Molly Klipp is the founder of Carefre...

AI is everywhere right now, but most businesses are struggling to actually use it well. Many teams attend a training, feel overwhelmed, and then go right back to old habits. Why is that? And what actually works if you want AI adoption to stick? We asked today's guest, Dana Rozier. She shares all you need to know about effective AI training. 

Dana Rozier is the founder of Nova Consulting AI, where she helps non-technical leaders...

Relying too heavily on technology can create serious gaps in care and communication with older adults. In certain ways, modern technology is failing seniors and creating new challenges to overcome. How can we address these issues? We spoke with Ashlyn Sidhu about why tech keeps falling short for seniors and the simple, human-first approach that actually works.

Ashlyn Sidhu is the founder of Your Senior Tech, an intergenerational org...

Poor communication habits can silently derail your relationships and career. What might you be saying or doing to unintentionally turn clients away? Overcoming this feels tricky, whether you’re struggling to identify the issues or implement the right solutions. Luckily, this episode’s guest, Jen Mueller, has simple conversation strategies to turn any discussion around in seconds.

It’s no surprise Jen Mueller pursue...

One of the biggest struggles business owners face is maintaining a steady cash flow. Some months might be great, but others? Not so much. Cash flow pressure can quietly strangle growth, stall innovation, and shake even the most confident leaders. 

Overcoming it might feel impossible—especially without major resources—but on today’s episode, Dondi Dix reveals the hidden, no-cost power moves that help CEOs regai...

Fatigue, brain fog, and bloating can feel like separate issues, but they often start in the same place: your gut. Rebalancing it naturally can transform your energy, focus, and overall health. In this episode, our guest Megan Barefoot shares a simple, science-backed gut reset formula that helps you feel better from the inside out.

Megan Barefoot is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Integrative Health Coach on a mission t...

Many women in business struggle to balance purpose with profitability, often feeling they must choose between doing good and doing well. On our latest episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Khryzza Kelley reveals how bold, values-driven leadership can transform that tension into strategy. You’ll learn how aligning purpose with profit not only fuels impact, it creates a ripple effect that uplifts teams, communities, and industrie...

Have you ever wanted to leave your corporate life behind and start over doing something else—something that you love and are excited about? That’s exactly what our podcast guest Monica Walls did. Here, she reveals how she broke free and took the first steps to launch her purpose-driven, authentic beauty brand, Keca’s Usna.

With a deep-rooted passion for people, culture, and values, Monica Walls has built a career d...

Caring for aging parents is a noble and taxing job. But with so much focus on the parent, it can be hard to find time to tune into your own needs. Finding support as a caregiver is vital to both your health and your parents’ long-term outcomes. One possible solution: memory cafes. You may not have heard of them yet, but they could be just the community you need. We spoke with Bill Cohen to learn more about being a caregiver a...

Losing confidence or struggling to lead authentically can quietly limit your impact as a leader. Rebuilding that connection between who you are and how you lead might feel out of reach, but our podcast guest Susan Honea can help. She shares a proven path to rise with authenticity, strengthen your confidence, and lead with greater influence.

Susan Honea is a strengths-based leadership coach who helps women entrepreneurs and professio...

If you’re a business owner, you may often feel like you are the business. You’re fully invested in your business’s success, throwing everything you have into it… but that can come at a cost. We spoke with Kelly Townsend, the principal of Leaders Team, about the important shift you need to stop being and start leading.

If you’ve ever felt like your business runs you instead of the other way around, this...

In the United States, securing quality health insurance can be confusing, stressful, and downright difficult. And when we or our loved ones reach the point where they are ready for Medicare, it introduces a new host of hurdles. On our new podcast, we spoke with Joyce Joneschiet about navigating the daunting Medicare labyrinth. Understanding who qualifies for Medicare and when to enroll is an excellent place to start.

Joyce Joneschie...