Starter Girlz Podcast

Send us a textHaley Sicking made her debut in Carnegie Hall in 2016 as a soloist in Rutter's Requiem and the world premiere of Glasgow's Requiem. She has entertained her audiences with performances in opera, concert, recital, musical theatre, jazz, and early and contemporary music. In this episode, Haley shares with us how her journey into music began, how tragedy led her to whole-body health, and how she uses music to help her clients heal. She talks about the connection between the voice and the psyche and why it's essential to prepare whether you are an artist or the audience. Through music, she aligns people with heightened awareness and connection to self. One of the things Haley loves about being a vocalist is that it offers the opportunity to practice connection and vulnerability daily. When asked which character she would pick in my rapid-fire questions, she has the best response; Xena: Warrier Princes. Welcome to episode 59.

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Jane Paterson to discuss how the need to prepare speakers led to the creation of her company, One Perfect Speech. Jane coaches clients of all ages, helping them perfect their presentation skills and overcome the anxiety that is often associated with speaking. We discuss the importance of learning how to navigate your presentation, whether online or in the classroom, and Jane shares with us what she loves most about what she gets to do. She is an animal lover, she loves to travel, and she is originally from South Africa. Welcome to episode 58.

Send us a textWelcome to episode 57. This week I bring on Aline Oliveria as a special guest along with Steven Capsuto. Aline is our behind-the-scenes coordinator for the Starter Girlz podcast and a successful real estate agent here in the Dallas area. Together we sit down to talk to Steven about his book "Alternate Channels: Queer Images on the 20th Century TV." Steven's project not only spanned over ten years, but it started before the use of the internet was available. He shares why he decided to write the book, how we went about finding the sources, and what he learned in the process. He finishes up by suggesting if there is a story that needs telling, tell it. There are so many fun moments in this episode.

Send us a textWelcome to episode 56 with Regina Diann. She is an International Best Selling author and breakthrough coach. She helps women and small businesses with strategies to help ensure financial survival in today's economy. We talk about finding harmony and the importance of getting the family involved in all aspects of a business. Regina shares why creating a life by design should be your goal and what makes her unique in the financial sector. Her resonating message is the importance of having a healthy mindset. Regina's energy is contagious, and her style is sure to inspire you.

Send us a textIn episode 55, I chat with Nancy Addison, a nutritionist, health consultant, author of six books, lecturer, and radio show host. We discuss how an early overdose of penicillin led her to search for ways to heal her body and become a sought after expert in her field. She believes healthy living is more accessible than perceived, and she conveys this message through her books, lectures, and radio show, impacting lives around the world. She has an affinity for animals and is a wildlife rehabilitator. When asked who her greatest influencers are, she shares a fun little twist in this show. You'll have to listen to find out more.

Send us a textTammy Smith is the creator of #TGIT, "Thank God It's Today." After experiencing a near-death encounter, Tammy recognizes that every day is a gift and that it should be treasured. Her movement is a quickly growing social phenomenon expanding worldwide. She uses her gift of speaking to motivate her listeners through vlogs while she is currently working on a merchandise line. This mom of six talks about finding what she perceives as balance and shares with us her how her previous role in her business has helped her today. She is inspiring, charming, and loves what she is doing. We also have a brief conversation in this one about Superwoman and Underoos. Welcome to episode 54.

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Kirk Quaschnick, President of Mogul Wealth Strategies LLC, and Ironman athlete about the benefits of having a mentor. We discuss parallels between entrepreneurship and athleticism, and how common traits like grit and tenacity play a role in both domains. Kirk shares what makes his company unique, why he loves what he does, and how mentors have affected his career. He enjoys staying active and helping others achieve financial success.

Send us a textI sit down with Katie Manning certified personal trainer and online fitness coach in episode 52. As a young mom, Katie found her calling through her experiences in the medical field, and because of that exposure, she said she "wanted to reach people before the deterioration of their health." Katie shares techniques that have helped her find balance in her life and create a unique and positive experience for both her family and her clients. She is fit, charming, and a Supergirl in many ways. She loves what she does, and it shows in her work. She also happens to be my cousin. Enjoy!

Send us a textWelcome to episode #51 with Susan Fletcher Collin County Commissioner for Precinct 1. In this episode, we learn what inspired Susan to get involved with local government, why she loves what she does, and how she uses her voice to make a difference in the community. She is a master SCUBA diver, has an affinity for art and photography, and loves Thai food. The path is seldom linear, but Susan found her strength in her voice and uses it to influence those around her positively. Since recording this episode, my dog Crow, which I mentioned in this recording, passed away. It's a gentle reminder that our days are never guaranteed.

Send us a textIn this episode, I bring in Scott Zimmerman of the Dont be So Brewed Podcast as a co-host to sit down with Ahmad Majzoub and me. Ahmad is the owner and CEO of MyQHP Inc.This Venezuelan entrepreneur talks with us about his humble beginnings developing the product, what makes MyQHP unique, and how he is using his company for humanitarian efforts. We round it out with the rapid-fire questions, Ahmad describes what success means to him, and we talk about the role passion plays in getting you through any obstacle.

Send us a textShe is a Texas beauty turned Makeup Artist to the Stars. Nakeah Fuller's accolades are nothing short of amazing. She is a blogger, influencer, public speaker, educator, and the founder of Nakeah Cosmetics of Hollywood, Man by Nakeah, and All Things Beauty - a world-renowned blog sharing the best in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle. She has worked with Harrison Ford, Chaka Khan, Pierce Bronson, Russell Simmons, Victoria Justice, and many more. Nakeah and her team are often spotted behind the scenes at renowned events such as the SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Grammys, BET Awards, New York Fashion Week, and LA Fashion Week. Listen in as I chat with Nakeah about her humble beginnings, her decision to pursue her dream, the challenge she overcame, and what she has learned along the way. She is humble, heart-centered, and passionate about helping others through beauty.

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Roya Mattis about the creation of SHE-ness. What started as a journey in personal development, led her to pursue what she calls is the 3rd revolution of women. It's all about UNIFY. She explains the difference between masculine and feminine energy and why it's essential to unify them both. She is witty, charming, brilliant, passionate about creating community, and an inspiration to those around her.

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with the beautiful Sloane Ketcham from her small town in Hawaii. She is a multifaceted business tycoon that used her struggles as a teen mom as a catalyst that resulted in the creation of a platform that now allows her to inspire and lead others. She is the author of the best selling book 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥, 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, a professional speaker, and an international coach. She is raw, real, and authentic.

Send us a textThis week's episode brings Mica Alexander of Tokyo Escapes. After living in Japan for several years, Mica decided to create a company where she could share her passion for travel with others wishing to explore Japan. Not only does she set the tours, but she is an official tour guide. We talk about the creation of Tokyo Escapes, what it's like living in Japan, and a few silly things like driving on the opposite side of the road.

Send us a textThis week's episode brings Rosana Eckert described as "a world-class artist" by Jazz History Online. She was the first woman to join the esteemed jazz faculty at the University of North Texas and help develop the vocal jazz department to one of the best in the world. She is the in house voice for Dallas' award-winning PBS TV station, KERA, and she has worked with some great jazz styles like Bobby McFerrin, Lyle Mays, and Kenny Wheeler (to name a few). Rosana talks about the many hats she wears, her upcoming album, and how she finds the balance between work and family life.

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with visiting Co-Host Dr. Brandon Brown, The Migraine Doctor and host of the Don't Be So Brewed Podcast, to chat with Aaron Zack of Revolving Mind Media. Aaron worked as an intern at a sports agency here in Dallas and, at the age of 24, became the youngest agent in the NFL. He launched his business Revolving Mind Media, split into three divisions; athlete division, business/brand division, and investment division. We talk about business, sports, UFC, and a few other exciting topics.

Send us a textTanis Cornell is the CEO & Co-owner of Executive Women's Forum International, a Dallas-based leadership accelerator. The company's primary focus is to drive business results by increasing the representation of women in leadership roles. Listen in as Tanis shares how her background in speech and debate led her to work in Fortune 500 startups to becoming co-owner of EWF. We discuss why women in leadership is an advantage to companies, why women are often at a disadvantage, and what it means to have a SuperPower.

Send us a textMeet Jennifer Melancon, referred to as "The Scar Lady." She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Cedar Physical Therapy and Wellness. Listen in as we discuss how she created her business and how she uses scar work to help improve her client's pain or movement problems.

Send us a textI had a great time chatting with Ian about climbing in some of his favorite spots and what it takes to do this sport. We tackle the subject of fear, and Ian does an excellent overview of all the different pieces of gear he uses. If you are a novice to this sport, this episode may be a great start.

Send us a textThis episode is powerful. Georgia and I talk about fear and how it inspired her to complete a 2000 mile hike from Mexico to Canada. She mentions the best way to overcome fear is to solve for it by finding a solution. We discuss the impact of pivotal moments that change your life, finding your passion, and we finish up with a discussion about our favorite character.

Send us a textAmber Brown is a PT, DTP, founder, and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness. She talks about the holistic approach she uses in educating and treating her patients while stressing the importance of knowing we are our best advocates. We talk about sleep, the formation of her business, and how finances correlate with health. She currently has her podcast called Care 4 You First, in which she provides health and wealth tips.

Send us a textShannon McGraw is a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist, author, speaker, and the founder of Hopeful Hearts Ministry (501c3). She discusses how her previous traumas impacted her and the defining moment when she recognized the need to take action to heal herself. Shannon has since written two books and completed her third to release at the end of May. She was CBS Houston's featured author and honored with the Family Time Women of Achievement Award for Women's Advocate in 2014. Don't let this fool you, though. It isn't all serious in this show.

Send us a textListen in as I sit down with Jewel High. We talk about her transformation from shoe designer to the birth of her business. She shares with us the benefits of laughter yoga, the power of trusting your inner self, and that keeping sight of the big picture is a must in our journey to find ourselves. Jewel's enthusiasm is refreshing, and I hope you love her laugh as much as I do

Send us a textListen in as I chat with Madi and Micah on the formation of May Media and how they bridged their talents to create a dynamic photography experience. Madi shares with us her tragedy and how she overcame it to free herself to move forward with her life. Together, these two are a powerhouse couple. They are talented, and they are inspiring. Their story is one of tragedy followed by triumph.

Send us a textShari had her first patent at the age of 19. Along with her dad Roger Hunt, they launched the Cabinet Caddy (www.CabinetCaddy.com) and Go Hang it (www.GoHangIt.com). She is an entrepreneur, product developer, graphic designer, dog lover, and mom. Listen in as I sit down with Shari and learn about her early days as an entrepreneur and what makes these companies unique.

Send us a textListen in as I catch up with our behind scenes producer. We talk about his early sales experience, his leaving college post 9/11 to serve in the military, his return to finish his degree in emergency administration & disaster recovery, and a lot of other good stuff. You don't want to miss this show.

Send us a textListen is as I chat with Charles Read about his beginnings in the entrepreneur world and how GetPayroll was created. This decorated combat veteran served in the Vietnam War, is a CPA, and can represent his clients in the US Tax Court. Charles has written several books and is currently writing another one due to come out in July of 2020. He has appeared on Fox Business News along with other media outlets, and he continues to be in the field with both his clients and employees. You will love his energy, his wisdom, and his love for continuing to learn.

Send us a textListen in I chat with both Zach and Nicole Bitter. Zach holds both an American and World record in the 100 mile distance run and has been featured on the Joe Rogan Experience. He currently cohosts a podcast called the Human Performance Outliers along with Dr Shawn Baker. Nicole currently holds the second fastest time in North America in the 100 mile distance and she has three top 10 Western States finishes.

Send us a textThis is my conversation with Ben Jones. I have been impressed with him since the day I met him. He is driven and focused, yet he works from a relational perspective. Listen is as we talk about his brand new adventure as a franchise owner and how he took a tragic situation and turned it around to bring him back to his family roots where he gets to share his passion for helping others.

Send us a textListen is as we chat with Jeff about how iWorkZone System is making a difference in how we train our employees. You don't want to miss this former professional golfer and serial entrepreneur as we discuss how he became an entrepreneur at the age of three.

Send us a textListen in as we chat with Melanie about how she went from a decade of working in corporate managing a portfolio of fortune 500 companies to cofounding Alwaysgood with her husband. She shares some of the resistance she faced and how she overcame it to continue on her journey. You will love her energy and the nuggets of wisdom she shares.

Send us a textWe sit down with Casey and talk about everything from dogs to highlighters. Listen in as she discusses how she is making a difference in the world of recruiting.

Send us a textWe chat with Dr. Rebecca Good on her journey as a 34 year educator to becoming a superintendent/CEO in the state of Texas. Listen in as this story teller gives insight on education matters and what she is doing to make a difference.

Send us a textWe chat with Kali about overcoming obstacles, mindset and the creation of her business LYMI Coffee. Find out how her passion fueled by a purpose makes this company unique.

Send us a textOur chat with Bracey on professional basketball and how he merged into the coaching industry. He spent 15 years playing professionally and during that time developed and immense understanding of the challenges high performers experience. He is a big thinker and he has a great story.

Send us a textWe talk to Brianna about her business, her restaurant she share with her husband, and how she has been able to take all she has learned in her journey to help musicians scale their businesses and be profitable. Listen in as this former top 100 finalist on American Idol shares her wisdom with us.

Send us a textOur talk with Krista Medlock owner of Thriving Brands and The Girl Cave women's media company. We talk about women entrepreneurs and about being good sisters as we build success in our own circles.

Send us a textWe talk with Andrea Pass, a 30+ PR veteran who has worked with tv shows, inventors, and many interesting people all while doing what she loves!

Send us a textWe sat down with the fabulous Tiffany Forsberg and discussed her childhood, her modeling, her jewelry and much more.

Send us a textFor Valentine's Week we talk to Brandy Edwards. Her message of self love is birthed out of her own journey of self growth & acceptance. In addition to being an attorney, she has been able to bring her message to audiences. Don't miss this inspirational guest!

Send us a textOur talk with Yulia Brown growing up in Siberia, immigrating to the United States, surviving cancer in her early 20s, and having her miracle baby.

Send us a textOur talk with Sarah on what influenced her career in the financial sector and how Polycystic Kidney Disease has shaped her family in a way that she has become an advocate.

Send us a textOur talk with Bronwyn Osburn about going from a divorced unemployed single mom to a successful speaker and financial services entrepreneur.

Send us a textOur talk with Jay Warren on how his mindset got him to the pro leagues, potential Olympic qualifier, and moving into the online side of networking and building business.

Send us a textOur talk with Blackk Egyptt on how he went from being kicked out and homeless to becoming a hip hop artist and lifelong learner. Get ready for a soul connection and deep dive to this powerful story.

Send us a textOur chat with Maria Emmerich on building her empire, her humble beginnings and her amazing recipes. She is an International Best Selling Author, she has been promoted by Halle Berry, and we adore her. #startergirlz #startergirlzseekajoeroganexperience

Send us a textThe Starter Girlz hash out New Year's Goals and what we've learned in 2019. We talk about the "Booty Calls" & how to build successful business relationships. Check out this candid talk of Starter Girlz Gone Wild!

Send us a textOur chat with ultra-marathon runner Ryan Loehding. He has completed 24x100 mile runs in 5 different states. Ryan grew up on a ranch in rural Montana and his first sport was wrestling. Listen in as he talks about his most memorable runs and all things pertaining to running.

Send us a textOur talk with Dawn on running at the pro athlete level. This former educator talks about community service and the impact it had on her. She also discusses the formation of her business Speed Kids and the importance of building well-rounded athletes.

Send us a textOur chat with Jenny Henderson of First Choice Home Inspections on business building, making career shifts, and building a business from the heart.