In this episode, Sara Im—award-winning author, inspirational speaker, and resilience coach—shares her extraordinary journey of surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia. Through faith, endurance, and unshakable strength, Sara transformed her trauma into a mission: helping others build resilience, overcome adversity, and embrace wellness.
✨ A deeply moving conversation about hope, healing, and the human spirit. #Resilience #SurvivorStory #Inspiration #Faith #Wellness #OvercomingAdversity
To connect with Sara:
sara@saraim.com
www.saraim.com
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EGWIB Podcast: The Woman Thinketh: Dr. Yana Johnson MBE on Mindset, Leadership & Legacy
In this episode, Dr. Yana Johnson MBE—global strategist, award-winning entrepreneur, and newly appointed UN Peace Ambassador—introduces her powerful new book, The Woman Thinketh. Inspired by her journey from being honored at Buckingham Palace to influencing communities worldwide, Yana shares how mindset, faith, and purpose-driven leadership can transform women’s lives.
✨ Discover the principles behind The Woman Thinketh and how women can rise, innovate, and lead with unshakable resilience.#TheWomanThinketh #WomenWhoLead #Mindset #Leadership #UNPeaceAmbassador #Inspiration
To Connect with Dr. Yana:
info@dryanajohnson.com
https://www.dryanajohnson.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqN5G6FktAK74xw9BVpN5j_V0lbD7VPYNcmH0SsUwgydH3wrhzm
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EGWIB Podcast: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" with Uzma Farooq
In today’s episode, Dr. Uzma Farooq—Pakistani American physician, triple board–certified dermatopathologist, and mother of three—shares her journey into authorship. Inspired by her autistic son and her love for the classic tales of her childhood, she is creating a modern, multicultural retelling of Aesop’s Fables.
✨ Discover how culture, motherhood, and storytelling come together in her mission to bring timeless wisdom to today’s children.#AuthorInterview #MomsWhoWrite #AesopsFables #AutismMom #ChildrensBooks #MulticulturalStories
To Connect with Uzma: farooq.uz@gmail.com https://a.co/d/32RfiZ3https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-boy-who-cried-wolf-and-other-great-stories-with-lessons-dr-uzma-farooq/1147559943?ean=9798891385672www.boywhocriedwolfbook.com
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EGWIB Podcast: "Talk to Me: The Stigma Behind Mental Health" with Ebi Oginni
In today's episode, Dr. Ebi Oginni-pediatrician, author, and professional singer-shares how she uses both medicine and music to support mental health in children and teens ages 10-18. Through her songs and storytelling, she helps young people navigate anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges in a healing, accessible way.
Discover how music can become a powerful tool in emotional wellbeing.
#TeenMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #Pediatrician #HealingThroughMusic #EbiOginni
To Connect with Ebi:
miebiwealth@yahoo.com
https://ebioginni.com/
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EGWIB Podcast: The Scary Shivers Mystery Series with Paula LaRue
If your kids love a good spooky story, this episode is a treat! 🎃 Award-winning author F.P. LaRue joins us to talk about her Scary Shivers Mystery Series—from haunted houses to legendary curses—and how she inspires young readers to embrace curiosity, courage, and creativity.
✨ Get a peek into her writing process, her favorite story moments, and what’s next for the Scary Shivers world. #KidsBooks #AuthorInterview #SpookyReads #MysterySeries #fictionauthor
To connect with Paula:
plarue@comcast.net
aly@expoundpublicity.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/F.P.-LaRue/author/B0CS4NL48S https://www.fplarue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FPLaRue
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EGWIB Podcast: Redesigning Boundaries for a Joyful Life with Jen Beck
In this episode, Jen Beck dives deep into the real causes of burnout-taking on others' responsibilities, overgiving, and losing yourself in the process. She shares how to set healthy boundaries, reclaim your energy. and empower others to take ownership of their own growth. ** Learn how to break the burnout cycle and lead with calm, confidence, and clarity
—without carrying the weight of the world. #BurnoutRecovery #Boundaries #Empowerment #Wellness #EmotionalHealth #SelfCare
To connect with Jen:
https://www.completehealthrevolution.com/workwithme
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenbeck/
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EGWIB Podcast: Force of Transformation with Judith Richey
In this episode, Judith Richey shares how she helps women entrepreneurs heal the energetic and neurological effects of stress and trauma that keep them feeling stuck. By blending neuroscience and spirituality, Judith guides women to release what's holding them back so they can lead, create, and prosper with clarity, confidence, and freedom.
Judith Richey helps women entrepreneurs heal the energetic and neurological effects of stress and trauma that keep them stuck. Blending neuroscience and spirituality, she guides women to release what’s holding them back so they can lead, create, and prosper with clarity, confidence, and sustainable freedom.
To connect with Judith Richey
judith@judithrichey.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithrichey/
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EGWIB Podcast: The Reluctant Capitalist with Marisa Guthrie
Marisa Guthrie is a business coach and entrepreneur who helps solopreneurs balance profit and purpose so they can grow their income without compromising their ethics or their wellbeing. She supports solopreneurs in creating business models that have social justice baked into them, ensuring their work aligns with both their purpose and their financial goals. With nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Marisa brings deep expertise in building ethical, sustainable businesses that thrive.
To connect with Marisa Guthrie:
marisa@marisaguthriecoaching.co.uk
http://marisaguthriecoaching.co.uk/
To chat with Elle, book a call here!
EGWIB Podcast: Leveraging AI in Your Business with Heather Di Rocco
In this episode, Al expert Heather Di Rocco from Insure Bot Solutions shares how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing business. Learn how automation boosts efficiency, enhances customer experience, and drives smarter business decisions.
Heather Di Rocco is the AI Maven behind InsureBot Solutions and AI 101 on the Skool Platform. She transforms AI fear into confidence, guiding small-business owners to save time, reduce stress, and thrive. Her journey from military intelligence to entrepreneur highlights resilience, empowerment, and global connection.
Discover how Al tools are reshaping claims, underwriting, and customer service to save time and increase profitability.
To connect with Heather Di Rocco:
heather@insurebotsolutions.ai
https://linkedin.com/in/insurebotsolutions
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EGWIB Podcast: Elevating Your Business Mindset with NLP Featuring Kat Mitchell
Unlock your business potential with Kat Mitchell, a business coach who uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help entrepreneurs overcome mindset blocks, gain focus, and achieve unstoppable success. In this episode, Kat shares how rewiring your mindset through NLP can transform your strategy, confidence, and business growth. Learn how to shift from overwhelm to clarity, align your goals with your purpose, and take action with confidence.
Kat Mitchell is a Master Life Coach, certified NLP Practitioner, and certified Hypnotherapist who guides women leaders through powerful mindset shifts and emotional breakthroughs. With a deeply intuitive yet practical approach, Kat helps high-achieving women release self-doubt, imposter patterns, and the hidden stories that keep them playing small. Her signature style blends neuroscience, NLP, hypnotherapy, and heart-centered coaching to create deep inner alignment and authentic outer confidence.
To connect with Kat:
kathleen@path2discovery.com
https://www.path2discovery.com/
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EGWIB Podcast: The First Step is Hardest with Roanne Abe
Roanne Abe is a 10X Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs, trades professionals, and advisors scale their businesses with proven strategies. Through structured coaching and accountability, she empowers clients to grow revenues by 30% in 90 days while building sustainable systems for long-term success.
To connect with Roanne Abe:
coachroanne@goalfocusedresults.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roanneabe/
https://coachroanne.as.me/firstcall
To chat with Elle, book a call here!
https://elleballard.youcanbook.me
EGWIB Podcast: Meaningful Moments and Avoiding Burnout with Michelle Clarkson
Michelle Clarkson, CEO of Meaningful Moments of Power and corporate leader with 25+ years of experience, turned her journey of resilience after abuse and divorce into a mission to empower women to embrace self-love, unlock confidence, and lead with purpose.
To connect with Michelle:
michelle@meaningfulmomentsofpower.com
https://www.meaningfulmomentsofpower.... / michelle-clarkson-338199201 https://www.linkedin.com/company/mean... / michelle.johnsonclarkson
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EGWIB podcast: Teams network and being an entrepreneur at heart
Stephanie is an entrepreneur at heart, she leads two businesses: TEAMS Referral Network and Travel Agency
To Connect with Stephanie:stephanie@teamreferralnetwork.com
To connect with Elle:https://elleballard.youcanbook.me
Trailblazer Woman In-Person Event in Houston, TX
Have you ever felt the shift that happens when you’re finally in the right room?
Today, I was inspired by stories from the Forbes Women Summit — and one thing became crystal clear:
Who you surround yourself with matters
The right group will elevate you
The right room will activate your next level
That’s exactly what we’re creating at our Trailblazer Woman event on October 18th at SheSpace in Houston—a space for women entrepreneurs to come together in purpose, confidence, embodiment, and true connection.
Empowering speakers
Heart-led networking
Dance & movement
A gorgeous space designed for women
A sisterhood you didn’t know you needed
Join us on October 18th via link below
EGWIB podcast: Planning not to fail isn't planning to succeed with Yolanda K. Churchwell
Yolanda K. Churchwell, the CEO’s Fractional COO and founder of The Business Assistance Group, helps women CEOs trade chaos for clarity and scale with confidence. Her proven strategies, SOPs, and systems turn overwhelm into streamlined growth—so entrepreneurs can focus on vision, not the busywork.
To connect with Yolanda: yolanda@getthebusinessassistancegroup.com
/ yolanda-k-churchwell-getthebag
/ @yolandak.churchwell8050
/ thebusinessassistancegroup
/ getthebusinessassistancegroup
http://www.TheVisionaryCEO.com
To book a chat with Elle: https://elleballard.youcanbook.me
EGWIB podcast: One Thing to Optimize your SEO with Cinthia Pacheco
About Cinthia Pacheco
Cinthia Pacheco is the owner and founder of Digital Bloom IQ, a digital marketing agency for small businesses ready to change the world. She and her team are passionate about supporting businesses that want to make an impact and grow their vision. After working in the corporate world with companies like Avon, Sears, and Hyundai, she transitioned into helping small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on creating a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO. When she’s not working, you can find her baking with her daughter, hanging with her partner, or watching Gilmore Girls on her couch.
To connect with Cinthia Pacheco:
cinthia@digitalbloomiq.com
https://courses.digitalbloomiq.com/module-0
To chat with Elle, book a call here!
https://elleballard.youcanbook.me
EGWIB podcast: Healing the Scars and Reclaiming Your Voice with Kat Polsinelli
About Kat Polsinelli
Kat is a dynamic speaker, emcee, podcaster and advocate. She speaks with law enforcement, healthcare, and universities on breaking the stigmas of domestic violence. Her mission is to open the doors to trauma, open the communication, teach those to be more curious and teach others that while we may have not walked in their shoes we can come from a place of understanding and compassion.
To connect with Kat Polsinelli:
kat@the-lotus-effect.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelotuseffect/
https://www.the-lotus-effect.com/
To chat with Elle, book a call here!
https://elleballard.youcanbook.me
EGWIB podcast: Merchant Funding and Your Business with Natasha Dillon
About Natasha Dillon
Natasha Dillon is the Co-Founder and CFO of Fundfi Merchant Funding.
To connect with Natasha Dillon:
natasha@fundfimerchantfunding.com
calvinncube321@gmail.com
http://www.fundfimerchantfunding.com/
To chat with Elle, book a call here!
https://elleballard.youcanbook.me
EGWIB podcast: Opening Yourself to the Magic with Lisa Dunford Dickman
About Lisa Dunford Dickman
Lisa Dunford Dickman is a Transformational Life Coach, Art Medicine Woman, and African Safari Retreat Leader. She helps strong, soul-centered women go from striving & struggling to fulfilled & flowing, as the limitless divine creators they already are. Her next transformational sea-to-safari retreat experience, Open to the Magic (in South Africa) is November 2-10, 2025
To connect with Lisa Dunford Dickman:
lizka281@gmail.com
https://lisadunforddickman.com/opentothemagic
To chat with Elle, book a call here!
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EGWIB Podcast: Authentic and Confident Marketing with Shauna Van Mourik
Our next episode on the EGWIB podcast is with Shauna Van Mourik on ‘Authentic and Confident Marketing’. Listen on our Podcast here and Spotify here or YouTube
About Shauna:
Using authentic branding and marketing strategies, Shauna empowers ambitious women to show up as confident leaders in their communities, attracting aligned clients and growing their businesses. Psychology-based, Goal-oriented and People-focused, Shauna believes that marketing confidence makes a difference and that it not only has to convert but feel good too.
Connect with Shauna here:
shauna@shaunaleigh.com
www.shaunaleigh.com
https://youtube.com/@ShaunaLeighVM
https://www.tiktok.com/@sla.marketingconfidence
www.instagram.com/sla.marketingconfidence
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanmourik-slamarketingconfidence/
https://www.facebook.com/SLAMarketingConfidence
https://www.facebook.com/PrettyChicken/
To connect with Elle:
https://elleballard.youcanbook.me