Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari
As women, society sets a standard of being pretty in order to be desired, but why not pretty powerful? The Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari showcases women who are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, dominating in their sport and rising to the top of their industry. Angela will interview a different powerful woman each week to provide our audience with insight, tools, and inspiring stories from their personal journey. The goal of this podcast is to empower, inspire and inform not just women, but everyone, on the importance of including women in all aspects of growth and innovation. Join us as we celebrate exceptional women and step into our power.
Episodes
Some moments change everything.
For Karen Olson, it was a conversation with a homeless woman named Millie on a New York City sidewalk—an encounter so simple, yet so profound, it led her to leave behind a thriving marketing career and devote her life to fighting family homelessness.
Karen went on to build Family Promise, one of the most impactful organizations addressing homelessness in America. She’s the author of Meant for More, a...
What if you could grow your business without living on social media?
This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Brinkley—author of The Social Shift, top 1% podcast host, and the queen of cutting through the social media noise.
Eight years ago, Katie got laid off from her dream job. No safety net. No clients. No MBA. Just a former boss’s nudge that she might be really good at this social media thing.
Today, she r...
This week, I’m honored to share space with Dr. Jeanne-Mari Retief—a woman whose story redefines strength, grace, and purpose.
A renowned human rights expert, Jeanne’s 2015 diagnosis of Panic Disorder led her to reevaluate everything—including a career she once lived and breathed. What followed was a powerful reinvention: she founded FIGGI Life & Beauty, a brand and platform for women who crave authenticity over perfection.
But ...
This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Schneider, a freelance PowerPoint designer and seasoned visual storyteller with nearly two decades of experience in marketing and branding.
Emily has a rare talent: she takes complex ideas and transforms them into captivating, high-impact presentations that not only look great—but connect. 💡
In this episode, we dive into: 📢 Why your story matters more than your slides ...
What happens when you combine powerful AI tools with a deeply human brand? You get magic—and this week’s guest knows exactly how to make it happen.
On the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Erika Stanley, founder and CEO of Mile End Digital—a visionary branding and digital strategy expert who launched her agency during the pandemic to make high-quality branding and websites accessible to everyone... particularly small businesse...
What if the key to more freedom isn’t working harder—but working smarter with strategy?
This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Carol Kabaale, a Meta-certified Ads Strategist who helps online business coaches grow their impact and income through purpose-driven Facebook ad campaigns. 💻📈
Carol’s journey is both inspiring and relatable. She was following the traditional path—school, steady job, corporate ladder—until...
Let’s talk about the real power behind your business—your finances.
On this week’s episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Tanya Akimenko, founder of Golden Apple Agency Inc. With over 20 years of experience, Tanya has had a front-row seat to the financial journeys of entrepreneurs—and she’s made it her mission to demystify the numbers that drive success.
Tanya and her team specialize in smart tax strat...
This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Amy Vale, Founder of For the Cubs—a company providing quality essentials for young children while bringing comfort and belonging to kids in foster care. ❤️
After undergoing foster care training, Amy realized there was a missing piece in the market—and in children’s hearts. She created Percy, a weighted plush bear named after her late grandfather, designed to offe...
Storytelling is a unique skillset, and mastering it has the potential to elevate your career and your brand,
On this week’s episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I sit down with the magnetic Aleya Harris—two-time Speaker of the Year, transformative storytelling expert, and CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc.
Aleya has shared her voice on over 125 podcasts, led 100+ stages, and now she’s dropping powerful insight with us 🔥
In t...
Are you addicted to change? Or, are you resistant to change, and fall into the "because this is how it's alway been done" camp?
This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Daphne Leger, a trilingual global nomad and internationally recognized expert in change, innovation, and transformation.
As the CEO of Atrevidea, Daphne helps organizations like LEGO, Meta, Pepsico, AT&T, and Chubb build the intern...
On this week’s episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and digital marketing firm whose clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, and more.
Paige is not only a Stanford and Harvard Business School alum—she’s a branding powerhouse, board member, sought-after speaker, and a regular voice in Forbes an...
On this episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I sit down with Nancy Cavey, a fierce advocate for those fighting to receive the Social Security and Long-Term Disability benefits they deserve.
Nancy’s passion for helping others stems from a deeply personal experience—watching her father battle leukemia and witnessing the emotional and financial toll of navigating the disability system. This experience shaped her into more than just...
On this episode of the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Morgan DeNicola, a true force for global change. As the Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, Morgan is dedicated to transforming lives through world health, humanitarian recognition, conservation, and cultural diplomacy.
She’s also the Vice Chairman of the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI), working closely with the U.S. Congress, United Nati...
In this episode of Pretty Powerful, we sit down with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, the visionary Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, an award-winning PR and Marketing agency based in San Antonio.
Aquila brings her wealth of expertise to our discussion, sharing insights from her impressive career that has taken her to speaking engagements across the US, Eur...
What does it take to be an emotionally intelligent leader? Rhonda Parker Taylor—bestselling author, entrepreneur, and academic researcher—joins us to dive deep into the power of emotional intelligence in leadership and how it shapes success.
As the author of Crossroads, a suspenseful fiction novel woven with real-life lessons on emotional intelligence, endorsed by J.J. Hebert and Mariel Hemingway, Rhonda masterfully blends storytel...
How can businesses and communities come together to create real change? Abby McKiernan, founder of Spark in the Dark and co-founder of HelpLink, is on a mission to revolutionize philanthropy and community support.
With a track record of empowering over 30,000 members and solving 100,000+ needs since 2017, Abby’s work is a testament to the power of connection and purpose-driven leadership. Named one of Northern Michigan’s "40 Under ...
Join me as I sit down with Diane Helbig, an internationally recognized business and leadership advisor, award-winning author, and host of the Accelerate Your Business Growth podcast. 🎙️
Diane is a powerhouse when it comes to helping businesses grow constructively and profitably. She’s the author of Succeed Without Selling, Lemonade Stand Selling, and Expert Insights—books that challenge the traditional approach to business growth....
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Kelsey Wagner to the Pretty Powerful Podcast! 💪✨ Kelsey is a powerhouse entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and community leader making waves in Ponca City, Oklahoma. As the owner of MyMediaMatters Creative Agency, she’s been transforming businesses with cutting-edge marketing, branding, and digital strategies for over a decade.
But Kelsey’s impact goes far beyond the business world—she’s a Cit...
Are you a business owner feeling stagnant, uninspired, or unsure about what’s next? You’re not alone! Stephanie Hayes, founder of Assets to Exits, is on a mission to help established business owners move beyond revenue and start building real wealth—while planning for a successful exit.
But here’s the secret: even if you’re not planning to sell, building your business as if you were can make it stronger, more efficient, and more pr...
This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Kerry Damiano—aka Ms. World Traveler! ✨🌍
With a passport full of stamps from 130+ countries and all 50 states, Kerry’s passion for travel, style, and shopping shines through in her web series and blog. A powerhouse in the pageant industry since 1981, she’s earned prestigious accolades, including the Legacy Award and titles like Best Pageant Coach, Best Pageant ...
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