Extraordinary Women Radio With Kami Guildner

Have you ever felt, deep in your bones, that the version of success you were chasing was no longer yours to carry? Melissa Bauknight had that moment twice. On the outside, she was a top-ranked corporate sales leader, but inside, it all cracked open. Her body. Her identity. Her carefully curated life. That breaking open became her becoming. In this episode, Kami Guildner and Melissa Bauknight talk about the power of community for women entrepreneurs, the courage it takes to step into your truth, and how women are reshaping business and leadership by leading with authenticity, purpose, and connection. In This Episode: Learn how authentic women’s communities fuel business growth, create belonging, and amplify confidence. Explore why community is the antidote to isolation and how circles of support help women embody their leadership. Hear how building a soul-led business weaves together trust, spirituality, and co-creation, redefining success with heart. Find out how safe spaces and small s

Today’s episode is such a treat—because I’m sitting down with one of my longtime business besties, Meghann Conter, the powerhouse behind The Dames. Meghann and I go way back, and every time we talk, the sparks fly as we talk shop, life, and living. And today? We’re having one of the most important conversations for women entrepreneurs at this moment. The world is shifting—and women like us are being called to lead… by listening more, by building stronger connections, and by meeting our clients and community where they are at. Meghann and I talk about what that looks like now. What’s working. What’s evolving. And how we build and grow our businesses rooted in community, alignment, and our own inner rhythms. In This Episode: Meghann Conter shares how she built The Dames into a global community helping women scale to seven- and eight-figure businesses by embracing collaboration, feminine energy, and self-care instead of hustle and burnout. The innovative ways she’s reinventing The Dames with new

Today, I am thrilled to have Hilary DeCesare. She shares what happens when you stop living from outdated identities and start leading from within, what she calls activating your Head, Heart, and Highest Self. We talk about releasing old definitions of success, rebuilding from authenticity, and embracing the beauty of letting life shape you without dimming you. In This Episode: Discover Hillary DeCesare’s inspiring journey of transformation and how embracing powerful relaunch moments can help women step into their next level of business, life, and purpose. Hear about the pivotal “I’m done” moment that moved her from corporate burnout and personal challenges to creating a purpose-driven business with real and lasting impact. Learn how blending neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and business strategy can unlock breakthroughs and align your success with deeper fulfillment. Understand why upgrading your identity and rewiring your brain is the key to breaking free from limiting beliefs and creating l

In today’s episode, we’re exploring what it truly means to thrive as a leader in a world that’s asking more of us than ever. I’m joined by Renee Moorefield, PhD—CEO of Wisdom Works Group and founder of the Be Well Lead Well® platform. Her work has guided leaders from Nike, Mars, The Coca-Cola Company and beyond to redefine success through the lens of well-being. Renee believes that thriving isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy. In our conversation, she shares wisdom on what it takes to be a thriving leader, why burnout leadership is broken leadership, and how we can build organizations—and lives—where people and purpose flourish together. In This Episode: Renee Moorefield shares her journey from aspiring medical doctor to global leadership strategist, and how she pioneered the science of human thriving through WisdomWorks. Discover how WisdomWorks Group empowers leaders and builds thriving workplace cultures through strategic partnerships and a global network of certified change agents,

Today’s guest on Extraordinary Women Radio embodies this Rooted Flame in every way. Emily Wishall is a dear soul-sister in this work—an embodiment coach, Certified Rolfer®, and author of Radical Embodiment: A Practical Guide to Celebrating the Skin You’re In. She helps women stop sitting on the sidelines of their lives and start living with sensuality, strength, and radiance. Her story is deeply honest, and her message—about coming home to your body—is one every woman needs to hear. In This Episode: Emily Wishall shares her personal journey of overcoming body shame and reconnecting with her inner wisdom, revealing how true confidence and leadership start from within. Discover how somatic practices and embodiment help women break free from limiting beliefs, release emotional blocks, and step into a more magnetic presence. Learn why trying to “fix” your body keeps you stuck—and how honoring your body’s wisdom leads to self-trust, ease, and empowerment. Explore how fascia works (your body’s c

Today’s guest is one of our extraordinary speakers at the 11th Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference. Julie Miller Davis is a powerhouse in productivity and leadership, and she’ll be taking the stage to talk about one of the biggest game changers in business growth: delegation. Her message is fierce, practical, and rooted in helping you reclaim your time and energy so you can focus on what really matters. In This Episode: Learn how just 15 intentional minutes a day can stop the cycle of chaos, eliminate overwhelm, and help you shift from reactive to proactive leadership. Gain practical tips to prioritize what truly matters, improve time management, and lead your business with purpose and excellence. Uncover why most delegation strategies fail—and what you actually need in place to delegate with confidence, lead powerfully, and grow with intention. Hear how step-by-step, strategic delegation—especially around tasks you avoid or dislike—can free up time, increase revenue, and support sustain

I’m so excited to introduce you to another woman who will be lighting up the stage this November in Colorado, Michelle Fournier. She is a bold, brilliant force of nature. She’s a transformational speaker, coach, author—and a woman who has lived the journey from self-doubt and proving… to purpose and power. In this conversation, Michelle shares her own Breakthrough Moment—and what it really takes to stop carrying the emotional weight of your past and step into the unapologetic, fully expressed version of who you are. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, hide the hard stuff, or constantly earn your worth—this episode will breathe fresh air into your spirit. In This Episode: Michelle Fournier shares her journey from military service and corporate burnout to building a soul-led, purpose-driven life. How to follow your intuition—even without a perfect plan—and create aligned success. How to recognize when you’re on the edge of a breakthrough—and release the limiting stor

In a world that’s moving faster than ever, one of the most radical things we can do as women is tend to the health of our brain and nervous system. Not just for resilience, but for clarity, presence, and power. Because when our minds are regulated and our systems are supported, we make clearer decisions. We create from alignment. We show up rooted, not reactive, and that changes everything. Today, I am thrilled to have one of the Ignite speakers, Neeli Clute, a visionary Neuroeducator who helps people do exactly that. We explore how our thoughts, emotions, and past conditioning shape the way we lead, create, and connect. Neeli shares powerful insights about the brain’s adaptability, the importance of nervous system regulation, and how small shifts in awareness can spark profound change. It’s a conversation that will leave you feeling both empowered and deeply seen. In This Episode: Neeli Clute’s journey from neurobiology to teaching, and how unlocking the power of neuroplasticity can help every

Your income is never just about strategy or effort—it’s shaped by the beliefs and energy behind it. A reflection of how open we are to receiving, how connected we are to our value, how alive we are in our purpose… shaped by the stories we’ve carried for a lifetime. Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to Jenn Beninger, one of our extraordinary speakers for this year’s Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference. Jenn shares her journey of building a 7‑figure coaching business, and the money stories she had to face, feel, and rewire to rise into the leader she is today. In This Episode: Jenn Beninger shares how rewriting your unconscious money stories can transform not just your income, but the way you lead, love, and thrive as a purpose‑driven entrepreneur. Why the smartest business strategies won’t stick until you uncover and rewire the subconscious beliefs and childhood money stories silently shaping your choices—and how true abundance begins with reclaiming your suppressed genius. How to br

In this milestone 400th episode of Extraordinary Women Radio, I reflect on the powerful lessons gathered from hundreds of extraordinary women’s voices over the years. I share six key truths that have risen again and again: the courage of bold reinvention, the ripple of voice and visibility, the quiet power of listening in leadership, intuition as a trusted strategy, the magic of collaboration, and legacy as something we build every single day. This episode is an invitation to tune into your own story, step into your visibility, and lead with deep soul and purpose — because your wisdom matters, now more than ever. In This Episode: Six powerful lessons from 400 episodes on what it really means to lead, rise, and create impact as women entrepreneurs in this rapidly changing world. Why bold reinvention isn’t a crisis—it’s a midlife calling and a feminine superpower that can birth your most meaningful work yet. How your voice becomes visibility—and visibility becomes impact when you dare to sho

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Cecily Sommers, globally recognized futurist. She teaches leaders how to read the patterns of change—so they can lead with wisdom in a world reinventing itself. We talk about Change Literacy, the spiral nature of transformation (a theme close to my heart from Firedancer), and how to stop trying to figure out the future—and start learning how to follow it. In This Episode: Cecily’s unexpected journey from professional dancer to futurist — and how the fusion of art and science shaped her gift for making sense of change Why we’re not just living through a time of change — we’re in a change of eras — and how leaders can cultivate anticipatory intelligence to navigate it with clarity and purpose How the natural cycle of order, disorder, and reorder reveals what’s expiring and what’s emerging — and why tuning into this cycle is essential for growth and transformation Why the future isn’t “figure-outable” — it’s followable — and how learning to sense and respond to

Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Sam Graber. She is a powerhouse guide for women who are done feeling foggy, fatigued, or like they’re pushing through their days on empty. This conversation is a wake-up call and a deep exhale because your business needs you fully resourced, fully embodied, and fiercely well. In This Episode: Learn why your health journey is unique—and how ancestral patterns and personal agency play a powerful role in your healing. Discover how midlife is a biological awakening, not a decline, and how to navigate hormonal shifts with clarity and confidence. Get the real story on midlife hormones—beyond estrogen and progesterone—and how oxytocin and connection can transform your well-being. Understand why balancing blood sugar and stress hormones is essential for nervous system regulation and hormone harmony. Find out how to reclaim metabolic clarity by aligning your nutrition, labs, and lifestyle with your cycle and natural rhythms. Explore Dr. Sam’s new community, de

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—showing up, checking all the boxes—but still hitting an invisible wall? I’m joined by Bri Seeley, a powerhouse subconscious strategist who works with high-achieving women to uncover the deeper beliefs that quietly shape their success. Bri shares her own journey, real client stories, and simple yet powerful tools to help you rewire the beliefs that no longer serve you—so you can build success that feels aligned, spacious, and deeply fulfilling. In This Episode: Why rewiring your subconscious mind—not working harder—is the real key to building a successful, soul-aligned business without burnout. How shifting the deep-rooted stories and limiting beliefs in your subconscious can catapult you from stuck to thriving in your purpose and abundance. A powerful reframe on brainwashing: if we’ve all been conditioned by fear and doubt, why not consciously rewire for confidence, success, and worthiness? How shaking up your routines and reprogramm

Have you ever felt the world moving so fast that the only way forward was to stop… and breathe? Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Johnson—founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, master somatic coach, and author of The Leadership Pause. Chris brings over three decades of experience helping leaders access their inner wisdom, lead with presence, and navigate uncertainty with grace and groundedness. In This Episode: Discover how Dr. Chris Johnson’s transformative journey through trauma inspired her to guide leaders in healing workplace stress by cultivating presence, compassion, and authentic humanity in leadership. Learn how nervous system regulation can transform leadership styles, strengthen teams, and create thriving organizational cultures. Uncover the power of the simple pause — a practical tool to disrupt reactive patterns, deepen presence, and unlock values-driven, impactful leadership. Explore why embodiment is a game-changing leadership skill and how somatic practic

Have you ever poured your heart into building something from the ground up—only to face an unexpected pivot that asks you to begin again? That’s exactly the kind of conversation we’re having today with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business—and now helps others do the same, without losing their life in the process. In This Episode: How Ral built a thriving multi-million dollar business by systemizing operations, empowering her team, and embracing bold, strategic risks. The real meaning of “living the dream” for women entrepreneurs—freedom, travel, vitality, and creating a business you don’t need a vacation from. Why chasing traditional success once cost her everything—and how redefining success on her own terms brought her health, happiness, and deep fulfillment. How building strong, scalable systems—both in life and in business—creates space to rise above the daily grind and focus on what truly matters. The mindset shifts every woman entrepreneur

Burnout is real—and it's rising. Especially for women entrepreneurs who are building big visions, raising families, leading teams, and holding it all. Today, I’m joined by Chris Vasiliadis, burnout-buster, and founder of Priority Wellness. This is a conversation every woman should hear—especially the ones who “have it all together.” Because success doesn't require chronic exhaustion. And you don’t have to burn out to make an impact. In This Episode: Chris Vasiliadis shares how a life-changing MS diagnosis led her to help women avoid burnout and build energy-aligned, purpose-driven lives and businesses. Discover the sneaky signs of burnout you might be missing—and how to reclaim your energy before it’s too late. Learn the power of the 3 Rs—Remove, Reduce, or Respond—to navigate energy drains and create sustainable, soul-aligned momentum in your life and work. Explore how choosing the meaning we assign to life’s biggest challenges and allowing ourselves to process emotions before moving f

Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just not the creative type”? My guest today is about to shift that belief. Dr. Amy Climer is a creativity and innovation expert who has worked with powerhouse organizations like the Mayo Clinic and Stanford—but what she shares with us in this conversation is deeply relevant to entrepreneurs growing soul-aligned businesses. We talk about what it really means to lead with creativity, the surprising habits that unlock innovation, and how to clear the hidden blocks that get in the way of fresh thinking. If you’re ready to spark new ideas, lead more powerfully, and bring more creative energy into how you grow and serve—this conversation is for you. In This Episode: How Dr. Amy Climer made creativity a learnable skill and now helps women entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders unlock soulful innovation and impact. The habits of high performers who create focused space, remove distractions, and use pen and paper to amplify creativity and grow their business with

Today’s guest, Lynn Thomas, knows that journey intimately. As the co-founder and longtime CEO of Eagala, she spent over two decades shaping one of the most recognized global organizations integrating horses into mental health services. But in 2020, she faced an unexpected and painful split with the organization’s board—a moment that could have ended the story. Instead, it became the beginning of a new one. Lynn went on to found not one, but two mission-driven organizations: Arenas for Change (ARCH) and Horses for Mental Health (HMH). In just three years, HMH has raised over $1 million and reached millions of people, while ARCH is changing how facilitators support clients with values-based, emotionally safe practices rooted in story. In This Episode: Lynn Thomas shares how a chance encounter with horses changed her life—and how building a global nonprofit led to heartbreak, reinvention, and a powerful new beginning. Discover how burnout nearly ended her journey—until an unexpected spark fro

What’s your exit plan? We pour so much of ourselves into building our businesses—our time, our energy, our vision. But far too often, we don’t think about how we’ll leave them. And not just from a financial standpoint, but from a place of purpose, alignment, and legacy. Today’s guest, Renita Wolf, is here to change that conversation. After a high-level career in finance at Fortune 50 companies like Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard, Renita launched Poe Wolf Partners to help business owners—especially women—exit their companies with clarity, confidence, and intention. She blends rock-solid financial strategy with soul-centered planning, guiding entrepreneurs to grow, prepare, and let go of what they’ve built in a way that feels aligned and empowering. In This Episode: How Renita Wolf transitioned from a corporate career in finance and mergers & acquisitions to empowering women entrepreneurs with strategic, heart-centered business exit planning. Why preparing for a business exit is both an emotio

Connection has been at the heart of my success—it’s been the fuel behind my biggest business moves, the foundation of my growth, and the source of some of my deepest friendships. And when I met today’s guest, I knew we shared a belief in the power of women lifting other women. Jean LaVallie is the founder of WESOS – Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success, a thriving network that started as a single chapter in the suburbs of Chicago and has since expanded across multiple states. Her belief in collaboration over competition has brought thousands of women together, proving that when we rise, we rise together. In This Episode: Jean LaVallie shares how being overlooked in the corporate world at age 50 sparked her entrepreneurial journey and inspired the founding of WESOS (Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success)—a powerful women’s business network built on trust, support, and authentic relationships. Discover how WESOS grew from a local women’s networking meetup in Illinois to nearly 20 nationwide