She Made It

Do you ever feel like it’s too late for you to succeed? Or worried that if you do succeed, you would become so busy that you’d lose your freedom and …

To be human is to experience loss. Whether that’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or the loss of normalcy, loss has the power to knock us down and keep us low. But after the initial shock, it also …

We all want to feel fulfilled in what we do—but the “shoulds” can get in the way. Are you ready to create a career and a life based on what energizes …

What if your life didn’t have to be so hard? What if it could feel effortless and joyful? And what if you could learn to love yourself even when you …

Are you playing small or living big? And more importantly, are you striking a healthy balance between the two? My guest on today’s episode is Danielle Benett Simmons, a poet who has performed and taught around the …

Are you living in a limiting paradigm? In the last century, the possibilities for women have expanded exponentially—and yet many of us still struggle …

Do you ever feel like if you could just get clarity on what you’re supposed to do, your best life would be right around the corner? Whatever is …

How do you find your voice, overcome comparison and push through self-doubt? Today’s guest is a singer-songwriter with over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Meet Megan Davies! (I’m a huge fan, so this was an …

Stepping into conversations about race can be uncomfortable. “What if I say the wrong thing?” many of us worry.  My guest on this episode of She Made It is Tonya Lovelace, a global intersectional leader with 35 years of …

Creating art prolifically and showing up for opportunities confidently is HARD. And yet, some people seem to do it with ease. How? On today’s …

Do you ever find yourself saying "I'm too busy to spend time with God"  or "I have kids and no time to pursue my passion"  "I just can't do it all."  This episode shares a unique perspective on this. Amy Kirk is an …

My guest Martha Lluch is an architect, a creative, and a yogi—all at the same time! Listen in for a manifesto on finding yourself, connecting with the truest version of you, accessing creativity to heal the wounds of …

Ray Nell Jones went from being a struggling single mother, living paycheck to paycheck to the founder of The Allignment Chapter, a nonprofit organization that meets the basic needs of single mothers so that they can be …

Who are you when you leave behind the thing that defined you? How do you survive the transition? How do you know where to go next? My next guest is …

I think that most of us have a deep desire to spend our lives doing two things: Using our talents in our day-to-day work and helping others in ways …

Does perfectionism hold you back from launching your big idea and stepping into your calling? On today’s episode, Kolbie Blume, a White House staffer …

We talk a lot on She Made It about finding your personal creative life purpose—but what if you want to bring your whole family along? My guest today …

If the life that you’re living isn’t the life you want to be living, lean in: My guest today is sharing how she reinvented her business to make her life sunshine and roses...literally! Mindy Staton is the co-owner and …

You already have in your possession a free, limitless resource that will teach you about yourself, your emotions and your deepest longings. Any guesses? It’s your dreams! My guest on this episode is Katie Mason, a …

We are in content overload. Everyone is trying to grab our digital attention, and in fact, according to a Nielson survey, online content consumption has grown 215% from 2019 to 2020! So, how do we break through the …

There’s a creative genius within us all—but how do we wake it up? And how do we get started when the process feels uncomfortable and totally daunting? My guest today is Nancy Hillis, a Stanford-educated existential …

Searching for your one, clear purpose? But wait—what if it isn't just one thing? Today’s guest is Taren Kinebrew, a third-generation baker who, after serving in the National Guard and working as an analyst in corporate …

Ever wish that you had more confidence? I teamed up with Julie O’Neill, WCPO 9 News Anchor who also happens to be my best friend, and we had a …

With so many of us working from home, it is easy to get stuck in a rut and feel like we’re living the same day over and over—maybe even down to our outfit! Today’s guest is going to teach us how to make ourselves a …

A creative, authentic life doesn’t just happen—it’s the product of showing up, creating little “assignments," and letting the art of your heart bubble over into your life. My guest today is a master of that, and she’s …

Let’s jump right into the HOW:  How do you create change in your life? How do you decide what to change? Whether you’re feeling ready for reinvention or being forced to pivot, this episode is for you. I have had a lot …

What’s next? How do you make a transition into your next thing—or into the next phase of a pandemic—when none of us has any idea what’s going to happen in the coming days? I know many of us either want something …

Ever feel like you’re not doing enough? Or wonder if your experience is insignificant when you know that so many other people are hurting more? A lot of us have been feeling emotionally overwhelmed in the midst of …

Before March 2020, creating consistently felt like a pipe dream for so many of us with relentlessly busy lives. After March 2020, we were all baking bread, dusting off our piano, and painting for the first time in ages. …

Every other sentence we hear is about “these uncertain times,” right? And as we begin the great shift back to a new normal, your future might be feeling more uncertain than ever. I’m right there with you, and on this …

Want to start something new but find that being busy with setting up and preparing is taking up all of your time—and ultimately stalling you? Join me …

What if, in the midst of uncertainty and crisis, you could walk through the door of possibility? I’m recording this episode right in the middle of …

What if the inspiration you’ve been looking for is right under your nose? That’s exactly what happened to Kendra Kolb Butler, founder of Alpyn …

Tired of sitting still? Need new ways to energize your soul? On today’s episode, Lora Wilson, a dance/movement therapist from the American Dance …

What if the resistances and insecurities you’re dealing with aren’t coming from inside of you, but are actually coming from the outside world you’re living in? On today’s episode, you’ll hear from ten women who are …

You’re passionate about it. You think about it every day, and the universe won’t stop reminding you about it. You know it’s time to trust yourself and take a step into starting a business that lines up with what you …

What if the thing you’ve been doing isn’t working anymore? It’s frustrating to feel stuck in your day-to-day, but you’re not alone. Jennie Malone is a professional actress, photographer, singer and musician, and she’s …

Think of this episode as a pep-talk for your creative soul. I’m talking to spoken-word poet and therapist Jinahie about how to surrender to the …

If you ever wonder whether entrepreneurship is for you—then this episode definitely is! Today’s guest is Jen Shultz, founder of The Non-Nine To Five. …

Ever wondered if you could turn your art into a scalable business? On today’s episode, I’m interviewing artist Katie Guiliano who founded Hosanna …

“In process.” It’s vulnerable. It’s messy. If you’re here, you don’t know how what you’re making will turn out, if people will like it, or if it will …

What do you do with your ideas? Do you think about them for a long time or do you take a leap of faith? Do you really trust your gut? My guest Carrie O’Neal is a graphic designer for major brands along with Minted and …

Confidence. What is it? It’s the difference between staying down and getting up; between letting a “no” define you or refine you, and believing that you’re lacking and believing you’re enough. So: How can you find …

Do you doubt yourself and the path that you’re choosing? Or wonder if you’re actually good enough to step into your dream career? This episode is for you! I’m having candid conversations with two women who have …

Ever had an idea for something totally cool and completely aligned with your passions that you could create or be part of—but when the time came to …

Sometimes, you don’t have time to focus on yourself. Everyone is talking about self-care, and while I believe in checking in with yourself, I also know that for busy women, self-care can feel like a burden when life …

She went from an art major to working with college students—and then she left her job to go back to the pottery wheel. Today I’m interviewing …

Do you want to be more creative but feel like you’re lacking the time, space or energy? Me too—until I started implementing three unconventional strategies that help me keep my sanity and stay true to myself as a busy …

She went from a principal ballerina with the Cincinnati Ballet to a mom of two babies—in less than two years! In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Abby Morwood, and you’ll get to hear her unconventional journey to …

She went from a professional in the healthcare industry to a transformational life coach, abstract artist, and—get this—a yoga pants designer! On today’s episode, I’m introducing you to Robin Emmerich, and her story is …

She went from a drama teacher to a published playwright—completely on accident! On today’s episode, I’m interviewing, Beth Kenniv founder and artistic director of Inspiring Arts, and I’m picking her brain on the steps …

She went from a corporate job in Colorado to a world-traveling yoga teacher turned state Senate candidate, and she maintained an amazing sense of …

She went from a teen mom making soap at her kitchen table to the owner of several multi-million dollar boutique brands—and she did it all with bold …

She went from performing as Belle on Broadway to an “accidental” world-class jewelry artist, and she didn’t skip a beat (or a bead). I’m so excited to introduce you to my dear friend and an incredible artist Ana …

She turned what she thought was her greatest weakness into her biggest strength, moved from Cincinnati to the Big Apple and brought her blossoming …

I was lying in bed one Saturday when I realized that my podcast was missing something: My story. As an actress and entrepreneur, I’ve been hesitant …