Extraordinary Women Radio With Kami Guildner

Changemaking, influential women like you are leading the way to a brighter tomorrow. Rich stories in your brand are the cornerstone for building your own communities and growing your bottom line. When you think of all of the experiences you’ve had over your lifetime, all of these stories cumulatively, make you WHO you are. This is what makes the brand of YOU unique, no one else has had the same stories you’ve had. You are lifting the veil of who you are with your stories. This is so magical so keep sharing, my friend. In this episode: How important it is to bring stories into our messaging and into our brands Why we need to get into our client stories and understand why our customers come into our business I share my story of how I overcame my fear of speaking in front of a group of people How my business and community grew and my relationship with my clients got deeper when I learned to love to speak and started sharing my stories The importance of creating white space so we can bring our best

I've been talking a lot about creating a business filled with time prosperity and wealth prosperity and I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs simplify and streamline their businesses. It's about building smart businesses with intention. And today's guests, Abagail Pumphrey and Emylee Williams created a community aimed at helping entrepreneurs flourish and create a financially free life without all the stress and hassle of traditional business tactics, allowing them to live life first and put their careers second. I am excited for them to share their wisdom on creating a life-first business because I know you're going to love them. In This Episode: Emylee talks about designing a business that is around intentional hustle Abagail shares the story about how all of the forced rest has really taught her the value of what it can do for her and the intentionality she can put behind it They talk about how they met and started their business together Their mission of helping more women and fems in

Our guest on Extraordinary Women Radio today is Tracy Litt. If Brene Brown and Tony Robbins had a baby, that baby would be Tracy Litt. A serious motivator and proven powerhouse of transformation, Tracy is here to help people embrace their power, recognize their worth and importance, and break the patterns that bind them. Tracy helps people become the highest versions of themselves so that they can create the businesses, relationships, friendships, and lives they dream about. Her TEDx Talk, Dear Fear, It's Not You, It's Me,  has inspired many, and today I know Tracy will inspire you. In This Episode: She talks about the biology of fear and risk perception The beauty of having different methods to allow you to love and engage fear and take your power back from it so that you can lead the fear instead of the fear leading you The importance of recognizing that you are the common denominator in everything you're experiencing in your life She explains why Imposter Syndrome is a fallacy The importance

Many of us have had the honor to be a caretaker for loved ones in their final days of life. It was just five years ago that I had this journey with my sister. That time was filled with sorrow. It was filled with love and some of the most special moments of my life that I will forever cherish. It's an honor to introduce you to my dear friend, Lynn Abaté-Johnson. She shares her journey and her story with you which I know will touch your heart. This past fall, she launched her new book, Out Of Love a Daughter's Journey With Her Mom to the End, sharing her story of being a caretaker to her mother. After being a primary caretaker to her mother for over six years, she understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that comes with caring for a loved one. However, she discovered how to blossom through caregiving rather than let it drown her.   In This Episode: Lynn shares her feelings when her book was launched and how she’s learning and practicing what she’s learning along the way Her realizatio

Today, I am delighted to introduce you to Cat Stancik, a marketing strategist who supports professional service providers to create firework experiences that attract ideal clients into one place to spark conversations that lead to more sales. I think that marketing for the world of women entrepreneurs in 2023 is changing and I love when I have guests on the show who share my passion for breaking the rules of marketing and doing things differently. Marketing is about relationships, it's about connections, it's about the experiences we create in our business. These are all the principles that I've been shouting from the rooftops about and I love that Cat brings her systems and processes background to the mix of all of this. In This Episode: Cat shares her journey when she made the big leap out of the big consulting firm world into being an entrepreneur Her invitation to women to reclaim her amazingness, start shouting it out and standing for her worth The importance of being the master of your time

Today I am happy to have Erin Falconer. She is the author of the book, How To Break-Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection and Boundaries in Modern Friendship, which is focused on creating meaningful connections with friends. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most this past month is girlfriend time. One of my girlfriends hosted a holiday book exchange, I had several 3-hour long lunches with besties, dinners over great meals, and just catch-ups on the phone. All this, along with this interview made me realize how much I have been longing for more girlfriend time. So yes, it's a declaration I’ve made for 2023. This interview will encourage you to take a look, cultivate and set boundaries in your relationship with your friends and inspire you to up your friendship game. In This Episode: Erin talks about how the seeds of her new book about friendship, “How To Break Up With Your Friends?” were planted Her realization when she evaluated her circle of friends Why you need to start really being c

As we move into 2023, women entrepreneurs are leading a new way of working in the world. I've been reflecting on the changing landscape in the entrepreneur business world, and today I share the insights and trends that are shaping my own business and my clients' businesses in 2023. In this episode: I share the reasons why more women are leaving their corporate life behind than men according to the recent McKinsey research My experiences and the lessons I learned while working in the corporate world The most tremendous journey of growth, evolution, and expansion that I have ever gone on in my life How savvy, successful entrepreneurs will continue to streamline and simplify their businesses in smart ways The questions you might ask yourself as you look into your business in 2023 The importance of building deeper relationships and having a community where you can create connections Why you can’t outsource your leadership of thought The importance of creating our own resiliency and the resilie

Today I am happy to have Christie Mann return to Extraordinary Women Radio for a second time to talk about developing your resiliency muscle. Christie is a best-selling author, executive coach, learning consultant, speaker, meditation teacher, and co-founder of UpLevel Productions. UpLevel serves more than 300 organizations equipping teams to lead more purposefully and bring more humanity into the workplace. She is also faculty of Co-Active Coaching and is an expert in training cadres of internal coaches, developing coaching cultures and organizational leaders to take a coach approach.  In This Episode: Christie talks about the challenges she experienced in the past couple of years, especially during the pandemic and resiliency contributed to the journey Why you should let your emotion have a voice  The importance of having a relationship with your business Her definition of resiliency  Why people do not develop their resilience muscle She talks about how she teaches managers of large organiz

One of the things that have been top of mind for me recently is the concept of creating time prosperity and wealth prosperity in our businesses and life. I’ve been helping my clients in my Scale, Grow and Impact Platinum Mastermind create these building block foundations that expand their capacity to scale their revenue, their impact, and their time. I love what’s happening in their businesses, and today I want to share how I’ve built this into my own business, and how my clients are following the same pathway. In this episode: I talk about the year-end planning that I do in business Why it is important to lead with love How I got off the rushaholic treadmill The importance of building a scalable business model from the very beginning of your business and how that leads to wealth prosperity How shifting from time scarcity to time prosperity has been one of my biggest life lessons My experiment during my recent trip How time prosperity is a mindset opportunity How the business models in my

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to Kris Ward, founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day and a team building and systems strategist. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs create businesses that support their lives rather than consume them. Kris is also a renowned speaker and has shared the stage with Jack Canfield, James Malinchak, and Joe Theismann, among others. In this episode, she goes over how to leverage your time, build a great team, and scale your business exponentially. After listening to this inspiring interview, you'll be invigorated and fired up to go after your next big win. In This Episode: Kris shares the story behind her mission: to create a movement of businesses that support your life rather than consume it. The foundational pillars that allowed her company to survive her absence as her husband battled colon cancer. What is the 60/40 Win Formula? The importance of building a team for your business and when to start What is the biggest myth about building a team? Why yo

Today I am pleased to present a new solo podcast episode in which I explore the concept of time prosperity. One of the reasons I love the Christmas holiday season is that it gives me the opportunity to slow down and listen to my inner wisdom. I call it my soul time. In this episode, I share how to dance between soul and strategy in your business.  In this episode: The importance of weaving soul, strategy and community into your business Some year-end planning questions to help you listen to the whispers within How simplifying can lead to more time prosperity and wealth prosperity in your business Clarity in voice, vision and visibility leads to growth How to dance between soul and strategy in your business planning moments The winner of the annual Firedancer Award is revealed I reveal the Ignite Conference's nonprofit benefactor I believe women’s voices matter. I am a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for changemaker women of influence. My entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the

Today I am thrilled to introduce you to The Hive's founder, business coach, author and podcast host Dallas Travers. Dallas helps values-driven coaches build values centered businesses.  In This Episode: Dallas shares a prevalent practice within "talent agencies" on the dark side of the entertainment industry and how this inspired her to launch an actor marketing service Her journey as a coach and the shared trait of actors and coaches Insights from Dallas' Hive Mentorship Program  The importance of having an agile understanding of your dream client The power of referral marketing Wisdom on sales and her one rule for selling The Peloton approach to dealing with procrastination and overwhelm Dallas Travers began mentoring after her time working in Hollywood, where she taught actors the entrepreneurial skills they needed to acquire work without having a talent agent. She began to get noticed, and more people wanted Dallas and her exceptional coaching skills on their side. Dallas then started

Today I am delighted to introduce Eva Jannotta, a thought leadership advisor, trainer, and founder of Medusa Media Group, a thought leadership consultancy and production company that provides thought leadership advisory and implementation services to North America's most recognized women entrepreneurs and business leaders in the women helping women economy. Their mission is to make women entrepreneurs more visible and sought after for their high-impact work.  In This Episode: Eva shares her insights on bland and generic thought leadership and the kind of thought leadership that resonates. Her personal journey to thought leadership; how coach Eleanor Beaton sparked this The two most common reasons why women get stuck in their thought leadership roles, and different strategies to strengthen your thought leadership The importance of trusting and listening to your own ideas Why story monopolies are detrimental, and her mission to spread different stories about what success looks like and how long i

Today, I can not wait to introduce you to Iman Oubou, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, published scientist, and former beauty queen (Miss New York US 2015 and 2nd Runner Up at the 2015 Miss United States pageant). Through her diverse experiences in business, pageantry, and STEM, Iman has noticed gender inequalities in the workforce and a pervasive bias in how women are portrayed in print and digital media. This inspired her to found SWAAY in 2017 as a media-tech platform that provides content creation support and editorial tools to underrepresented voices and thought leaders. Oubou recently launched her new book THE GLASS LEDGE, which offers a disruptive guide to help women explore and resolve self-sabotaging beliefs that rob them of realizing their true potential.  In This Episode: Iman discusses her new book, The Glass Ledge, and how she found the right inspiration for it. Her reflections and revelations during the writing process She opens up about her struggles with depression and what help

Today I'm excited to introduce you to Tania Vasallo, CEO and Founder of The Courage To Be Happy, a Fortune 500 company that is a supportive community that empowers passionate, heart-centered women entrepreneurs around the world to become financially empowered so they do not have to depend on others. She grew up in Spain, with a Spanish father and an American mother. At the end of the dictatorship, she was constantly in search of freedom. Tania has worked on multi-million dollar campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Starbucks, AT &T Wireless, KFC, Samsung, and Nabisco. She has managed to earn a six-figure income despite only working 20 hours a week. Tanya's mission is to support and teach all independent women entrepreneurs and give them the tools and strategies to grow their money from a simple, practical, and spiritual perspective. In This Episode: Tania shares her story about growing up in a dictatorship and how that influenced her decision to become an entrepreneur. H

I’ve been spending some contemplative time this past month, reaffirming and connecting even more deeply to my vision & mission and the work I get to do with my clients. Over the next few episodes of Extraordinary Women Connect, I'm going to be sharing some of my wisdom about raising up your voice, visibility and your business! Today, I'm digging into the voice of you! In this episode: I share what's flowing to me, what I've learned through the pandemic, and how I've grown by helping others build impact and expansive growth with their businesses  How our work as leaders and entrepreneurs is going to change our world  The importance of taking care of yourself first and determining how your community needs you at this time  My core pillars of voice, vision, and visibility  Using "I am" statements to determine the essence of you - your passions, and your values  Tips on creating a brand that only you can own and the importance of removing archaic marketing formulas from your strategy  How to spe

Today I can not wait to introduce you to Ryann, the CEO and Founder of Be in the Room. She's built multiple 7-figure businesses and has helped hundreds of women do the same.  Women have been drawn to her programs not only for her incredible expertise but also for the community and connection opportunities they find themselves missing in their everyday lives. You’ll hear me say several times to her in this interview… you’re speaking my love language. Today, her focus is on conscious leadership and helping women through their growth and development journeys. Ryann's mission is to create a space for women to come together and experience a sense of empowerment - and belonging - they've never experienced before. In This Episode: Ryann shares her personal journey of reinventing herself and the creation of Be in the Room Why she could not go back to just teaching sales anymore  Opportunities that came her way when she shifted from using her masculine energy to trusting her intuition The importance of con

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to someone I love working with and who has impacted my perspective on how I want my money to matter. Shelly Schell is one of my amazing clients, my family’s financial advisor, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Financial Strategist, Founding Partner at PRISM Financial Strategies, and the creator of Seasonal Finance, an educational program designed to motivate, inspire, and engage women with their money in a unique way. Shelly has been a financial advisor for 25 years and is passionate about educating women on how to integrate their purpose with their money. In This Episode: Shelly shares what led her to leave a large investment firm and start Prism Financial Strategies What starting a registered investment advisor (RIA) meant to her  Why she wanted to help women make better financial connections The impact of financial planning on your goals How to invest in companies that align with your beliefs Why she believes women can make a profound difference in cor

 Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a friend, client, motivational speaker, executive leader, and cancer survivor, Diane Simard. This interview will give you insight into her unique journey and inspire you to stay driven and share your own story. In This Episode: How a traumatic experience caused her to turn inward  The epiphany she had in her early forties when she discovered she wanted to live with more peace in her life  Diane gets personal about her diagnosis with breast cancer and how this changed her life by catapulting her onto an unexpected journey Her experience in finding Behavioral Health Psychology  How journaling about her experience with cancer turned into a published book  Diane M. Simard is a survivor. Of angel investments made in companies run by inexperienced leaders. Of a father whose undiagnosed PTSD landed him in a psych ward when she was 5. But it was during a debilitating bout of vertigo during her year-long treatment for late-Stage III breast cancer in 2015 when she d

 Today, I can't wait to introduce you to the Queen of Bling, Natalie Mills. Natalie is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand-styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated to the United States and knows what it means to create the American Dream— from selling her handmade jewelry to neighbors at 8 years old to being named a best-selling product for 2020 on NBC. In This Episode: Her rags to riches story of how she started and built a Luxury for Less Fashion Brand Wisdom on building brand working with influencers How spirit wisdom guided her to take a blind leap of faith to move to the US from S. Africa How she scaled her company when she moved into a market the size of the US, compared to the S. African market The importance of peace in our life Natalie Mills is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand – styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated