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What if the promotion you keep waiting for is waiting on you to act like you already have it? Shirley Sutton knows the feeling from the inside. She once watched a colleague mention her idea in passing, get the credit for it, and get promoted, while she stayed put as “the reliable one” who always got things done. Today Shirley is a leadership coach and People and Culture leader with years in talent, recruitment, and HR, and the creator of the Managers to Leaders program. Kyra sits down with her to talk about why so many women wait for permission to lead, and what changes when they stop. In this episode: The meeting where someone else got credit for Shirley’s idea Why being “the reliable one” can keep you right where you are Why waiting feels safe, and what it costs you Outsourcing your worth to someone else’s timeline What the Authority Shift actually means Why becoming a parent is the best analogy for stepping into authority The day Shirley asked “who normally does this?” and the answer was “you do” Reading the room and knowing when to take it offline Why you should apply for the role even if you might not get it The one small step to take if you feel invisible at work Inside the Managers to Leaders program Whether you are a manager eyeing your next role, already holding the title but not quite feeling it, or the person everyone counts on but nobody promotes, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: ascendly.online Follow Shirley: @ascendly_career_coach Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the answer to "I have nothing to wear" is already hanging in your closet? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with JenniLee, a celebrity stylist and image consultant with more than 20 years of experience dressing stars like Greta Gerwig, Chris Pratt, Lauryn Hill, and Gloria Estefan. She started her career on movie sets, where she learned that clothes help tell a story. Today she helps ambitious women build wardrobes that reflect who they are and where they are going, through a philosophy she calls more styling, less shopping. In this episode: Why your closet stops reflecting you, and the three-month check-in that fixes it The department store homework where you try on the expensive version and buy nothing How the haul economy filled our closets and left us wearing a fraction of what we own The client with 50 white button-down shirts, and how to keep only the best The photo album in your closet for pieces you love but will never wear Dressing for the body you have today, and why jeans get an exception Why your body has its own weather, and the two-outfit rule for big days Why she does not believe in color analysis Size labels, gendered clothing, and why every woman needs a tailor Her free Style Archetype Quiz and the Spark Framework Her three takeaways, starting with stepping back from the mirror Whether you are pivoting into a new role, standing in front of a full closet with nothing to wear, or trying to refresh your style without spending much, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: jennileestylist.consulting Follow JenniLee: @jennileestylist Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the business you are building is one your body cannot actually survive? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Arjita Sethi, serial entrepreneur, physical therapist, certified yoga teacher, and Ayurveda practitioner working at the intersection of AI and wellbeing. She founded Shaanti, an AI-powered wellness platform now ranked fourth in AI wellness in the US, along with New Founders School and Build With AI Club. She sits on the advisory board of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and teaches entrepreneurship at San Francisco State. She started her first company at 16 in India, a vocational school that reached 100,000 people. Then came a venture-backed AI company in San Francisco, twenty-hour days, and by 2019, burnout so complete she says there was not a functional bone left in her body. COVID shut everything down, and she and her husband moved to three acres surrounded by redwoods in Northern California. They stayed two and a half years, and it changed what success meant to her. In this episode: Why AI is your first hire, not a magic trick What most people get wrong about training it, and why every input has a memory Whether using AI is cheating, and why your input is the part nobody can copy How burnout became a badge of honor, and what she saw in Silicon Valley that normalized it The forced pause in the redwoods that rebuilt her definition of success How AI made a six-month paid maternity leave possible, in a year that outperformed the one before What Ayurveda actually is, and why the same advice does not work for everyone Vata, pitta, and kapha, and why your body already knows what it needs The nervous system as a founder's real operating system, with Jensen Huang as the example The free thing she recommends over every product: sleep, water, and breath Her three takeaways, including the question she thinks everyone should be asking Whether you are running on empty and calling it ambition, curious about AI but sure you are behind, or quietly wondering whether the version of success you are chasing is even yours, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: findshanti.com Also from Arjita: newfoundersschool.com and buildwithaiclub.com Follow Arjita: @arjitasethi Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the career that finally fits is one you have not thought of yet? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Tanny Diep, founder of Sway Brows, a permanent makeup academy and studio in Los Angeles. She is a master artist, educator, and beauty business coach who built a seven-figure brand. She is also 41, and she started this career at 35. Before any of it, she sold cell phones at AT&T through college, dropped out of business school, went back for fashion design, and spent nearly a decade in the fashion industry. She took a pay cut from forty dollars an hour to nine, bartended and served sushi to cover the gap, and worked her way from design assistant to nearly every role a small company has. Then she hit a wall. What got her out was a 200-hour yoga teacher training she only signed up for because a friend asked. She never taught yoga. She came out of it having put down a victim mentality she had been carrying, and that is the version of her who eventually looked at microblading and thought, maybe. In this episode: Leaving a stable sales career for a nine-dollar-an-hour internship, and why she did it anyway The yoga training that changed everything, and why it was never about yoga Her first model, which went so badly she nearly quit on the spot The eleventh client who made her understand what this work actually is Why the beauty industry she feared turned out to be nothing like she expected The back room of a hair salon, a hundred square foot studio, and what came next The month she made ten thousand dollars and assumed it was a fluke What the shift from artist to CEO actually required Why confidence comes from repetition, not from thinking about confidence The expensive experiments that did not work, and why she keeps trying anyway Her answer for anyone who thinks it is too late Whether you are eyeing an exit from something that no longer fits, talented at your craft and lost on the business side, or just wondering if starting over in your thirties or forties is allowed, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: swaybrows.com Follow Tanny: @swaybrows Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if there is nothing about you that needs healing, and the problem is that you were never honored in the first place? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Jo Kelly, an instinct and truth resetter who has spent close to thirty years helping people move back through their conditioning toward instinct, freedom, and their own humanity. She works with artists, creative leaders, and athletes, and she describes what she does simply: helping adults be kids again. Jo is also the director of the documentary Why Isn't Everyone Dancing? It started during her cancer treatment. She caught sight of herself in the mirror one morning, naked, about to shower, on her way to radiation, and dancing. She kept dancing. In the car with the windows down. Through the hospital corridor. In front of the radiation room door. When the nurses opened it, they told her they had watched the whole thing on camera, and she saw more joy on their faces than she had seen in weeks. In this episode: Why the pacifier is the first thing we hand a crying baby, and what that teaches How school trains children out of their own instincts Why the pressure to please falls harder on women Feelings are not to be fixed or healed, they are to be honored The tree with no branches, and what happens when a human gets the same treatment Being interested versus trying to be interesting Why cutting the weeds never works if the root stays Dancing through cancer treatment, and the instruction that became a documentary The strangers who joined her, and the ones who crossed the street Why twenty people end up hugging by the end of her first workshop day Presence instead of confidence, and why the difference matters Whether you have been performing rather than living, carrying feelings you were taught to swallow, or just curious what you were like before the world got hold of you, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: tobeornottoact.com Follow Jo: @tobeornottoact_jokelly Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason networking feels awful is that you have been doing the wrong thing first? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Fried, executive coach, author, and founder of N. E. Fried and Associates, who has spent more than four decades with senior leaders, business owners, and professionals working on clarity, confidence, and executive presence. She is also 78, plays pickleball with a 33 year old partner, acts in commercials for active aging, and writes a children's fantasy series. Her book started with Navy SEALs. Elizabeth coaches for The Honor Foundation, which helps special operators move into the civilian workforce. She says many of them would rather go back into a firefight than walk into a room of strangers. Their program requires 50 cups of coffee with people they do not know, so she built them a protocol in the language they already spoke: mission, target, reconnaissance, plan. It worked, and it turned into Strategic Networking: A Practical Playbook. In this episode: Why the first step is not meeting people, it is knowing your objective The five situations in her book and why each one needs different questions Relationship capital instead of collecting business cards The AI prompts she wrote to research someone before you ever meet them Mirror neurons, oxytocin, and what actually happens when two people connect Why asking permission drops defenses, and the exact phrasing to use The No Wallflower Rule, and the mindset shift she gave her terrified niece How to gracefully exit a conversation and still get the contact How to join a group already talking without saying a word at first The handwritten note, the follow-up article, and why most people quit too early What she learned about influence after four decades of coaching Whether you are dreading a conference next month, rebuilding a network after a career change, or walking into rooms where you do not know a soul, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: executivecoachingfirms.com Follow Elizabeth: @nelizabethfried Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you are not waiting for more information, and you already know exactly what you want to do? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Ev Foster, author of Change Starts With Choice, intuitive psychology coach, and operating principal of Keller Williams Scotland. As Regional Champion for Scotland with WIEA, she mentors real estate agents building profitable, intentional businesses. She is a mum of four, splitting her time between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The book traces back to one year in her early twenties. Ev left an abusive relationship, lost her grandmother, and watched her father have a debilitating stroke at 58 that put him in a wheelchair. She was 24, and what stayed with her was that her parents had spent their whole marriage waiting for his retirement. Rainy day. Someday. We will be happy when. In this episode: Why people react before they breathe, and what leading through it taught her The moment capable women reach for one more opinion instead of trusting themselves Self-trust as a muscle, not a personality trait The conscious mind is five percent, and what the other ninety-five is holding Deep intuitive trust, the eyes-closed technique she walks clients through Shadows, and the schoolyard comment you forgot but your body did not The beach ball you have been holding underwater, and what comes back when you let go Why outgrowing your life feels worse than failing at it Not every room wants you to rise, and what that costs women who sense it Losing friends as you grow, and making peace with reasons and seasons Viktor Frankl, and the one freedom nobody can take from you The answer for the woman waiting to feel confident before she acts Whether you are sitting on a decision you already made, carrying something you pushed down years ago, or leading well on paper while second-guessing yourself in private, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: changestartswithchoice.com Follow Ev: @evfoster_choicecoach Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you have been waiting for a title to make you a leader, and everyone around you already sees you as one? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Sharonda Holland, founder of Higher Ground Leaders and a hospitality leader with more than 15 years in the industry. Sharonda says the organization was born out of what she calls failure. There were seasons when nothing was going according to plan, and she was questioning whether she was even on the right path. What she found on the other side was that the encouraging she had been doing for emerging leaders in her community was not a side thing. It was the work. In this episode: Why Higher Ground carries that name, and what constantly climbing actually means Leading before the title, and why leadership is smaller and simpler than most people think The mold most of us picture when we hear the word leader, and how wrong it is Why women struggle with confidence, and the comparison trap social media keeps setting The brag folder that turns a bad day around What to do when you feel stuck, and why analysis paralysis keeps you frozen Pivoting is not failure, and how to spot burnout before it flattens you Active listening as a leadership trait nobody puts on the list Opportunity areas instead of weaknesses, and why the language matters How faith and surrender show up in the way Sharonda builds and leads Her three takeaways: do not be afraid to pivot, do not be afraid to fail, and keep climbing Whether you are waiting on a promotion that has not come, rebuilding after something did not work out, or leading a team without the title to match, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: highergroundleaders.com Follow Sharonda: @highergroundleaders Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason you are so tired has nothing to do with how much sleep you got and everything to do with a belief you have never actually examined? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Tian Philson, leadership transformation and decision-making coach and the founder of LSF Wellness. Tian spent more than 20 years in corporate strategy before building a practice around one idea: help people go inward so they can go upward. She works with high-achieving women who are succeeding by every external measure and paying for it with their energy and their peace. Her partners include Kroger, Junior League Cincinnati, and 84.51°. In this episode: Why there was never one moment, just a lot of small ones she kept ignoring Crying on the drive to work at her first job out of college Coming home at night and no longer recognizing herself, even while she kept moving up The difference between exhaustion and burnout, and why rest only fixes one of them When it is time to stop coaching yourself and talk to a mental health professional The beliefs running below conscious awareness that keep you saying yes People pleasing, over-delivering, and the promotion where the goalposts keep moving The question Tian asks every client: how is that serving you now Why you are a leader even if you have never managed a single person The Moana and Spider-Man story that changed how she answers her husband Inside the VOICCE® framework and why the desired outcome comes first Letting a decision be good enough, and the fatigue that perfectionism creates Whether you are the dependable one everyone piles work onto, the person who says yes before you have even thought about it, or a woman who looks fine on paper and knows something is off, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: lsfwellness.com Follow LSF Wellness: @lsf.wellness Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if waking up at 3 a.m. every night has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with two degrees? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Dr. Tara Youngblood, sleep science educator, inventor, and founder of Geli. Tara holds more than 50 patents, co-founded ChiliSleep, and shared her "sleep recipe" approach in her TEDxCaryWomen talk. She came to this work the hard way. After losing her son Benjamin in 2008, she stopped sleeping almost entirely, and the grief and depression that followed sent her into more than 10,000 hours of research. In this episode: Losing her son, losing her sleep, and what she went looking for Why most sleep research was done on college-age men and left women out entirely The biggest sleep myth women believe about being "just a bad sleeper" Why your body has to drop two degrees to reach deep sleep, and what your mattress is doing about it The sleep switch, and why turning it off in the morning matters as much as turning it on at night Kyra gets candid about perimenopause and dreading bedtime What Tara wants women to ask their doctors about estrogen, progesterone, and testing A 30-second stress reset you can do in a bathroom stall Her honest take on memory foam, alcohol before bed, and the five tips flooding your feed The gratitude practice her son brought home from camp that the family still does every night Inside Geli and the science behind it Whether you are lying awake at 3 a.m., moving through a hormonal season nobody prepared you for, or running a company on four hours of sleep, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: gelisleep.com Follow Tara: @dr_youngblood Follow Geli: @gelisleep Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the season everyone frames as overwhelming can actually be a joyous, supported one you plan for ahead of time? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kristin Smith, founder of Well Supported Family, a newborn care and postpartum support agency connecting families with experienced caregivers during the early stages of parenthood. After becoming a mother at just 19, Kristin trained as a birth and postpartum doula and built what would become Well Supported Family in 2015. Today the agency serves thousands of families a year across 14 states, and she also serves as Executive Director of the Newborn Care Specialist Association. In this episode: Becoming a mom at 19 and building a company from that experience with no business background The midwife path she trained for, and the pivot to postpartum care she never planned Why understanding your baby's cues means your baby fits into your life, not the other way around Postpartum support in the zero to six month window and why it matters so much Why asking for help is not a failure, told through Kristin's own recent adoption The insurance and employer benefits that are starting to cover postpartum care Helping the whole family adjust, including older siblings with big feelings How Well Supported Family's one-to-one matching process actually works What Kristin tells women who want to bet on themselves but feel the odds are stacked against them Whether you are preparing to welcome a baby, supporting someone who is, or building something of your own from the ground up, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more: wellsupportedfamily.com Follow Kristin: @wellsupportedfamily Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you have never actually needed to start over, because starting over was never the option in the first place? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Courtney Townley, a women's self-leadership coach, host of the highly rated Grace & Grit podcast, and author of The Consistency Code. For the past 20 years, Courtney has been helping women take better care of themselves with more consistency and ease. She is a Level 2 Certified Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition, a certified strength coach with the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. This conversation is warm, funny, and full of reframes that will change how you think about health, habits, and the stories you tell yourself when you fall off track. In this episode: Why devotion beats discipline, and what changes when you make the switch The reframe that stops the Monday restart cycle: you cannot start over, but you can always resume Health as a direction, not a destination, and why you are always one decision from rerouting The four self-leadership skills at the root of real consistency Why self-trust is the byproduct of keeping promises to yourself Deep health explained: integrity in your cells and integrity in your soul Proving your worth versus owning it, and how integrity pain shows up The stress bucket: reducing what is in it and fortifying it on purpose What perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum do to your reserves The campfire analogy that will change how quickly you get back on track All about The Consistency Code and the Grace & Grit podcast Whether you are in a season of falling off or just tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Learn more: graceandgrit.com Follow Courtney: @gracegrit Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason friendship feels harder in midlife has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with the fact that no one ever told you it would take intention? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Cheryl Dillon, life coach, writer, speaker, and founder of Funderful Experiences, where she helps women create midlife chapters that are joyful, vibrant, and intentional. Cheryl is also the co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, where she has spent nearly two decades coaching individuals through the emotional complexities of separation and divorce. This conversation is warm, wise, and full of the kind of practical guidance that makes deeper friendship feel possible again, starting with the friendship you have with yourself. In this episode: The delightful breakfast-table story behind the name Funderful Experiences Why making real friendships gets harder in midlife, even when you are surrounded by people The difference between casual socializing and environments where genuine friendship can grow Why one person going first with vulnerability gives everyone else permission What it means to be a friend to yourself, and why it is the prerequisite for real connection Small shifts for moving past small talk: better questions, real stories, genuine interest Why midlife is not a season of decline but the chapter you finally get to write yourself The one thing to do first if you are craving deeper friendships: stop waiting All about the Connected Hearts community and the online version coming soon Whether you are craving deeper friendships, navigating a big transition, or learning to show up as your whole self, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Learn more: funderfulexperiences.com Join the Connected Hearts waiting list: funderfulexperiences.com (under Connected Hearts) Follow Cheryl: @funderful_experiences Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when something at work feels wrong, but you are not sure it rises to the level of harassment? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Brittany A. Stevens, Partner at Phillips & Associates, PLLC, one of the nation's leading plaintiff-side employment law firms. Brittany represents women facing workplace sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, particularly in power-imbalanced and high-pressure industries. Known for her compassionate, clear, and action-oriented approach, she helps women understand their rights, protect themselves, and regain control during some of the most vulnerable moments of their careers. This conversation is informative, empowering, and full of guidance every working woman deserves to have before she ever needs it. In this episode: The invisible warning signs of workplace harassment women often miss or dismiss Why "go along to get along" shows up in harassment cases and what the law says about it What consent really means when there is a power imbalance at work Why documenting everything is the essential first step to protecting yourself What actually happens when you complain to HR, and who HR really protects Pregnancy discrimination: the rights most women do not realize they already have Whether to disclose a pregnancy during a job search How an external complaint through a lawyer can put the power back in your hands Why coming forward protects not just you, but the women who come after you Whether you are navigating something right now, supporting someone who is, or simply want to know your rights before you need them, this episode is for you. Connect with Brittany: linkedin.com/in/brittany-stevens-alper Phillips & Associates: newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it look like to build a career across real estate, politics, life coaching, sports management, and media, and have it all make sense? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Julia Hurley, dynamic entrepreneur, nationally recognized real estate broker, former elected official, author, and the founder of a sports management company helping athletes grow their brands. Julia has spent 14 years building a career that refuses to fit neatly into a box, and her latest book, Panic to Profit, is the playbook she created to help women do the same. This conversation is honest, direct, and full of the kind of no-nonsense wisdom that only comes from someone who has actually been in the arena. In this episode: How Julia beat an 18-year incumbent in his own backyard with no political experience Why everything she has built across industries feeds itself and how you can do the same The moment she went from real estate to coaching after realizing women need a life plan, not just a business plan Why 90% of the obstacles women face in business are emotional, not operational The women she finds most powerful to work with and why A breakdown of Panic to Profit and the sports-inspired framework inside Why women struggle to ask for things in business and what to do instead The hard truth about women gatekeeping each other and why it has to stop Whether you are building your first business or your fifth, this conversation is going to make you think differently about how everything you have done connects. Learn more: thejuliahurley.com Follow Julia: @thejuliahurley Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if low desire does not mean something is wrong with you, but actually means you have never been taught how desire really works? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Xanet Pailet, sex and intimacy educator, coach, entrepreneur, and author. For over 15 years, Xanet has helped women and couples heal intimacy challenges, rebuild emotional connection, and reignite desire in long-term relationships. She is the founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats in Asheville, North Carolina. This conversation is warm, honest, and full of real, usable tools for anyone in a long-term relationship who feels like intimacy has quietly slipped to the bottom of the to-do list. In this episode: Why desire naturally fades after the honeymoon phase, and why that is normal How body image and self-worth directly impact our ability to feel desire A powerful reframe for reconnecting with your body after weight changes or major life transitions How emotional safety in a relationship creates the foundation for physical intimacy The feeling wheel exercise for practicing honest, vulnerable communication The biggest myth about desire that women need to let go of Spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire and why understanding the difference changes everything A simple, low-risk first step for starting the conversation with your partner Whether you are in a long-term relationship, feeling disconnected, or just want better tools for intimacy and communication, this episode is going to give you real, practical takeaways. Take the free Intimacy Equation Quiz: howtoimprovemylovelife.com Learn more: passionateintimacyretreats.comFollow Xanet: @xanetpop Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the emotions you have been trying to push away are actually trying to show you something? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kym Coco, author, nature-loving yogi, and founder of Swagtail, where she teaches mind-body techniques for emotional resilience, focus, and peak performance. Kym holds a Master's Degree in Sports Kinesiology and two 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certifications, and her latest book, Miracle on the Mountainside, weaves together decades of experience helping people transform negative emotions into clarity, energy, and intentional living. This conversation reframes everything you thought you knew about difficult emotions, presence, and what it actually takes to move forward. In this episode: ✨ Why Kym calls them "growth emotions" instead of negative emotions ✨ How yoga and sports kinesiology come together in her mind-body approach ✨ The portal vs. prison concept and how to make the shift today ✨ Simple, effective techniques for moving between emotional states ✨ The power of curiosity and a beginner's mind when facing uncertainty ✨ Why getting stuck in the "why loop" can keep you from moving forward ✨ The remarkable true story behind her book, Miracle on the Mountainside ✨ Why presence is powerful, and messiness is clarifying Whether you are navigating a hard season or just want a simpler way to process what comes up day to day, this conversation will give you real tools you can use right away. Free 20-minute attention training video: swagtail.com/podcastbonus Learn more: swagtail.com Follow Kym: @swagtailyoga Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your next level was not just something you could visualize, but something you could hang on your wall and see every single day? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Cameron Cohen, Los Angeles-based artist and creator of the Manifestation Painting, a unique form of visual manifestation. Through a guided visualization process, Cameron maps out her clients' goals and intentions and translates them into custom paintings that hold the frequency of those intentions and serve as a daily reminder of the life they are calling in. She is also the artist behind the Love Mural exhibit, a series of hundreds of smaller paintings infused with the frequency of love being shared with people around the world. This conversation is equal parts science, art, and soul, and it will absolutely change how you think about manifestation. In this episode: What a Manifestation Painting actually is and how the entire process works The science behind why visual manifestation works: the Reticular Activating System explained Why vision boards stay hidden under guest beds and how art changes that The role of belief, emotion, and deserving in making manifestation actually work How Cameron discovered she could read paint patterns the way others read tea leaves Why COVID was a renaissance for Cameron and how it birthed her entire practice What it means to reinvent yourself at 50 and keep going anyway The Love Mural exhibit and the frequency of love being sent around the world Whether you have been trying to manifest for years or are just starting to get curious about the practice, this episode is going to give you a whole new framework for calling in the life you are meant for. Learn more and commission a painting: cameroncohenart.com Follow Cameron: @cameroncohenart Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the hardest moments of your life were not setbacks at all, but treasures you have been carrying all along? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Patrice C. Baker, inspirational speaker, author, and compassion coach for women over 50. Through authentic, relatable storytelling, Patrice helps women reframe their stories with self-awareness and self-compassion, move from surviving to thriving, and activate what she calls their unstoppable spirit. Patrice's message is simple and powerful: you are not behind, forgotten, or finished. You are carrying treasures. In this episode: Why women over 50 were raised to give compassion to everyone except themselves The "sandwich generation" and what it costs women to be the ones holding everything together How Patrice reframed a story of abandonment and grief that started at nine years old What it means to carry someone else's pain while disconnecting from your own Why the stories we tell ourselves almost always diminish us and how to change that The 7-Eleven candy bar moment that made Patrice realize she was eating her emotions How faith carried her through her son's diagnosis with schizoaffective disorder at 16 Why creating a system that works for you is one of the most powerful things you can do What it means to activate your genius and your unstoppable spirit Whether you are 50 and feeling like life is just getting started, or 30 and watching your mother carry more than she should, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Email Patrice: patrice@patricebaker.com Follow Patrice on Instagram: @patrice3powerhouse Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to leave everything familiar behind and start completely over in a new country at 28? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Anisha Jennings, systems administrator, entrepreneur, conference speaker, and founder of Jennings Tech Corner and The Founders Back Office. Anisha moved from India to the US for her second master's degree, navigating cultural pressure, financial sacrifice, and the unknown, with nothing but faith and a determination to take the very next step. Eleven years later, she is building thriving businesses, hosting a podcast amplifying immigrant women and women of color entrepreneurs, and raising a three-year-old in New Jersey. This conversation is rich, real, and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from someone who has actually done the hard thing. In this episode: How Anisha made the leap from India to the US at 28 against every cultural expectation Why she was only ever looking at the next step, not ten steps ahead The mindset shift that helps you see a life transition as a reset instead of a loss What "real no" versus "false no" means and how to tell the difference How immigrant grit, work ethic, and the identity battle shaped her entrepreneurial journey What it looks like to balance a full-time tech career with two mission-driven businesses How to lean into growth instead of fear when you are in the middle of a big life change Three powerful takeaways: take the leap, give yourself grace, and know your why Whether you are navigating a career change, a life transition, or just trying to figure out your next step, this episode is going to meet you right where you are. Learn more: jenningstechcorner.com Follow Anisha: @jenningstechcorner Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Chapters 0:00 - Welcome to Glow Up, Gyrl 0:38 - Happy Thursday and introducing today's guest 0:46 - Episode theme: The Great Reset 0:55 - About Anisha Jennings and Jennings Tech Corner 1:32 - Anisha joins the show 1:46 - Who is Anisha and what does she do 2:35 - The moment that sparked the decision to move to the US 3:10 - Teaching in India and watching students leave for America 3:50 - Why the US was never on Anisha's radar until it was 4:06 - The cultural pressure of being 28 and unmarried in India 4:19 - Her parents' sacrifice: their house as collateral 5:13 - Leaving behind the familiar: people, environment, comfort 5:44 - Her only goal: get on the flight 5:56 - Just looking at the next step 6:05 - Reframing starting over as a reset instead of a loss 7:00 - Finding your why as the driver through transitions 7:19 - God has put everyone here for a purpose 8:01 - Transitions you choose vs. transitions that choose you 8:48 | How growth comes from stepping into the unknown 8:57 - I love that you use the word seasons 9:25 - Did Anisha ever have an internal battle about staying? 10:08 - "No is not an answer for me" unless it comes from God 11:03 - The real no vs. the false no 11:39 - Her only goal was to get on the flight and figure out the rest 12:01 - Women of faith and total surrender 13:08 - Making your desires known and trusting the outcome 13:36 - You are never ready for the purpose God calls you for 14:00 - So many detours but a different purpose emerging 14:46 - How immigrant experience shaped her career in tech and entrepreneurship 15:02 - Grit, perseverance, and the work ethic instilled by immigrant parents 15:56 - The highly competitive environment of growing up in India 16:25 - The identity battle of belonging to two worlds 17:01 - Core values and working in excellence 17:25 - "You call it being a nerd, I call it excellence." 18:05 - When excellence creates a heavy load 18:41 - Setting high standards for yourself while giving others grace 19:34 - Not afraid to fail fast 20:04 - Balancing a full-time tech career with two businesses 20:23 - My faith keeps me grounded 21:03 - Not having to be perfect in all roles on the same day 21:17 - God first, family second, career 21:38 - Leaning into growth instead of fear 22:00 - Fear is universal, but growth is intentional 22:28 - Where you are not serving you is where the reset begins 23:00 - It is hard, but you have to choose your hard 23:20 - Looking back on 10 years of growth 23:33 - Take that leap of faith and find your community 24:01 - How to connect with Anisha and Jennings Tech Corner 24:38 - Three Things with Anisha: how she starts and ends the day 25:35 - Anisha's current goal: slow down and enjoy every moment 26:27 - Looking for speaking opportunities and podcast appearances 26:42 - Where Anisha finds inspiration: books, LinkedIn, her guests 27:27 - Three key takeaways for listeners 27:46 - Takeaway 1: Take that leap of faith 28:04 - Takeaway 2: Give yourself grace, especially women 28:36 - Takeaway 3: Have a strong why 29:14 - Kyra's closing thoughts and thank you Learn more about your ad choices. 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What happens when the woman who spent years caring for others suddenly becomes the one who needs care? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Lindsay Friedman, four-time founder, lifelong multigenerational caregiver, and CEO of CareBloom and LTCareNav. Lindsay's journey into the caregiving space began as a professional working in memory care, hospice, and assisted living. But when her grandmother needed care, she realized that caring for a family member is an entirely different experience, and the gap in support for families navigating that was enormous. That gap became her mission. What makes this conversation so rich is that Lindsay has lived this from every single angle: as a professional caregiver, as a family caregiver, and as a care recipient herself after a catastrophic nerve injury following the birth of her daughter. In this episode: How Lindsay went from professional caregiver to founder of two companies Why caring for a family member is completely different from caring professionally The powerful reframe from "caregiver" to "care partner" and why it changes everything Why women avoid long-term care planning and how that avoidance creates a cycle How becoming a care recipient herself transformed the way Lindsay leads and shows up The honest truth about what caregiving does to a relationship when roles get blurred Why planning for long-term care is an act of self-worth and self-protection All about LTCareNav, your free online senior care advisor Whether you are currently navigating caregiving, watching a parent age, or someone who wants to break the cycle for the next generation, this episode is going to stay with you. Visit LTCareNav: ltcarenav.com Follow LTCareNav: @ltcarenav Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could build real business relationships, generate content, and grow your visibility in as little as 30 minutes a week, without spending a dime on ads? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Nicole Grinnell, two-time business owner and founder of Mic'd Up Booking, a company born from Nicole's own experience using podcast guesting as a strategic tool. Nicole has spent years helping entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and business owners use podcasting to build authority, visibility, and real business freedom, and she is sharing all of it in this conversation. This is one for every woman who knows she needs to get her story out there but has not quite figured out how to do it in a way that actually converts. In this episode: Why Nicole calls podcast guesting a form of passive networking, and what that really means The gap between what big corporations can afford and what small business owners need, and how to close it How the fractional business model changed Nicole's approach to entrepreneurship Why you are your best sales tool and how podcasting lets you show that without being salesy The origin story of Mic'd Up Booking and why it was born out of necessity Why coaching clients to show up as a connection, not a commercial, changes everything How to delegate your way to balance when you are running businesses and raising a family Nicole's advice on staying in the middle when business highs and lows feel overwhelming Whether you are ready to start pitching yourself for podcast appearances or just trying to figure out how to get your business in front of the right people, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Learn more: micdupbooking.com Follow Mic'd Up: @micdupbooking Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you do for your family, it's never enough? What if that exhaustion is not in your head, it's in the work nobody has ever given a name to? In the Season 7 premiere of the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Dr. Allison Alford, communication scholar, speaker, and clinical associate professor at Baylor University, and author of Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. Dr. Allison has spent over 10 years researching what she calls "daughtering," the often invisible emotional, cognitive, logistical, and identity labor that women carry in their families. In this conversation, she and Kyra unpack the four forms of invisible daughter labor, why the "good girl" script keeps women from ever feeling worthy, what it really means to be a "porcupine daughter," and how some daughters are quietly pushing their families forward in ways that go completely unrecognized. Whether you're holding your family together while running on empty, navigating generational patterns, or figuring out how to be a daughter on your own terms, this one is for you. Connect with Dr. Allison Alford: Website: daughtering101.com Instagram: @daughtering101 TikTok: @daughtering101 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/daughtering101 Connect with Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com Instagram: @glowupgyrl TikTok: @glowupgyrl Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the clutter in your home is not just a mess, but a mirror? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Alison Kero, professional organizer, online coach, and co-author of a bestselling book. Since 2004, Alison has been helping individuals, families, and groups transform their homes and lives through simple, sustainable organizing systems. And this conversation goes so much deeper than tidying up. Alison brings a framework that connects clutter to emotional weight, guilt, shame, fear, and self-trust in a way that genuinely shifts how you think about what you are holding onto and why. In this episode: Why guilt and decision fatigue are the number one reasons people struggle with chronic clutter The sugar analogy that perfectly explains why we stop noticing our own mess Why clutter is not just exhausting to look at, it is actively harder to clean around The concept of "meaningfulism" and how to keep only what supports who you are becoming Why 70% of most women's closets are filled with things they never wear and do not like How decluttering teaches you to set boundaries in every area of your life, not just your home The difference between organizing for you and coaching you to organize yourself Where to start if you feel completely overwhelmed, and why 15 minutes is enough Whether your home needs help or your life just needs a reset, this episode will give you a real, compassionate, and practical place to start. Learn more and connect with Alison: fromcluttertoconfidence.com Follow on TikTok: @fromcluttertoconfidence Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the thing that kept you together all those years was a pen and a notebook? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Vicky Martin, licensed mental health therapist, author, and CEO of Oak Hills Behavioral Health Solutions. Vicky has been using writing as a tool for healing since she was a child, and her debut book, Portraits, is a raw, deeply personal poetry collection that spans over 20 years of her life, from age 11 through her mid-30s. It is unfiltered, unplanned, and entirely honest, written at a time when talking about mental health simply was not something people did. This conversation goes far beyond the book. Vicky and Kyra dig into what it really means to take care of your mental health, why so many people are still afraid to start, and how something as simple as breathing can change everything. In this episode: ✨ How Vicky used poetry to process trauma, depression, and anxiety long before therapy was normalized ✨ The story behind Portraits and what it was like to share 20 years of raw, private writing with the world ✨ The 4-4-6 breathing technique and why it is the most basic, powerful tool we all forget ✨ Why you are not your diagnosis, and what that reframe can change ✨ How writing helps us communicate more honestly and more kindly ✨ What Abraham Lincoln's unsent letters can teach us about emotional regulation ✨ The personal experiences that shaped Vicky's career in behavioral health Whether you are on your mental health journey, just starting to consider it, or simply someone who has ever found healing in creative expression, this one is for you. Learn more about Vicky's work: designvista.serverhatch.com/vickymartin Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the thing you have been trying to work through alone is actually something hundreds of other people are going through right now, at the exact same time? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kori Lee, Licensed Professional Counselor, founder of HEA Counseling and Coaching, and creator of the HappiLEE Collectives. And this one is extra special because Kyra is not just the host in this conversation. She is also a facilitator in the Collectives, which means this episode gives you a view from both sides of the room. The HappiLEE Collectives are three intentional group spaces designed to help people stop repeating patterns and start showing up differently in dating, relationships, and life. They are curriculum-based, community-driven, and built around the real pain points Kori has heard over and over again in her years of clinical work. In this episode: ✨ How the HappiLEE Collectives were born from real client pain points ✨ A breakdown of all three rooms: Evolve (dating), Embody (women in relationships), and the Men's Collective ✨ Why community does something for this kind of healing that individual sessions cannot ✨ What the rolling format means for people who are nervous about commitment or falling behind ✨ Why ghosting is a reflection of someone else's inability to communicate, not your value ✨ The fact versus story gap framework and how to use it in real life ✨ What Kyra has noticed and felt as a facilitator in these spaces ✨ How to get started and what to expect on your very first session If you have ever felt like you are the only one going through something, this episode is your sign that you are not. And there is a room for you. Learn more about the HappiLEE Collectives: heacounseling.com/happileecollective HEA Counseling and Coaching: heacounseling.com Follow Kori: @happilee_evrafter on Instagram | @happileeeverafter on TikTok Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the people issues quietly draining your team could actually become your greatest source of strength? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Grandi Washington, visionary founder of The Inspired Team and creator of the Decode | Align | SHINE™ framework and The Disco Ball Theory™. Known as the Assessment Queen, Reading Rebel, and People Whisperer, Grandi blends strategy, science, and a whole lot of sparkle to help leaders build clarity, trust, and cultures where everyone shines. Whether you lead a team of two or two hundred, this conversation will shift how you think about your people, your leadership, and what is really getting in the way of your team's potential. In this episode: ✨ Why so many personality assessments backfire and what Grandi does differently ✨ The Disco Ball Theory and why it changes everything about how you see your team ✨ Early warning signs that a team has people issues before it becomes a full crisis ✨ Why zero conflict on a team is actually a red flag ✨ How aligning people to their genius zone transforms performance and longevity ✨ The mindset shift that turns stuck leaders into unstoppable ones ✨ What middle managers squeezed from both sides need to hear ✨ All about the Decode | Align | SHINE™ framework and the Disco Ball Vault If you lead people or want to lead people better, this one is for you. Learn more: theinspiredteam.com Connect with Grandi: shine@theinspiredteam.com Follow Grandi on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grandi-washington Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason your business is not growing has less to do with your offer and everything to do with your relationship with your finances? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kirsten Graham, business strategist and outsourcing expert with a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs take control of their numbers and scale with confidence. Through her Love Your Profit program, Kirsten helps business owners simplify their bookkeeping, eliminate financial stress, and build the support systems that allow them to actually thrive. This is a conversation that every woman building a business needs to hear, whether you are just starting out, knee-deep in the hustle, or finally ready to stop avoiding your finances and start leading your business like the CEO you are. In this episode: ✨ Why so many business owners lose touch with their profit and what it costs them ✨ The fear and shame around money that keeps entrepreneurs stuck and undercharging ✨ How delegating bookkeeping to a virtual assistant can actually give you more control, not less ✨ The difference between working ON your business vs. working IN it ✨ Why women underprice their services and how to fix it ✨ What it really means to move from hustle to true financial health ✨ Simple financial habits and frameworks you can implement today ✨ All about the Love Your Profit program and how to get started Whether you are avoiding your numbers or just ready to feel more confident about your money, this episode will meet you right where you are. Learn more: sixfigurebusinesscoaching.com Free masterclass: lessmathmoremoney.com Follow Kirsten: @sfbizcoaching Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the stock market could fund the life you have always wanted, and you did not need to be a finance expert to make it happen? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with LaKiesha Tomlin, trading mentor, engineer, and founder of Thriving Ambition, Inc. LaKiesha used the markets to fund two sabbaticals, pay down debt, earn her Executive MBA from Yale, and travel through Europe solo. Now she teaches ambitious women how to build a second income through simple, beginner-friendly trading strategies without quitting their day jobs. This conversation is packed with real talk, practical wisdom, and the kind of story that makes you want to open a brokerage account before the episode is even over. In this episode: ✨ How LaKiesha went from fear of the markets in 2008 to funding a year off from work ✨ The biggest misconceptions beginners have about trading and the truth behind them ✨ What "simple trading" actually looks like for someone starting from zero ✨ The power of freedom numbers and how to calculate yours ✨ How she funded two sabbaticals and a Yale MBA through the markets ✨ How to move from fear and overwhelm to confident, consistent action ✨ All about Profitable Traders Academy and how to get started Whether you are completely new to trading or have been curious for years but never took the first step, this episode will change how you think about building wealth on your own terms. Learn more: lakieshatrades.com Follow LaKiesha: @chartconfidence Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason your business isn't growing has nothing to do with your product and everything to do with how you're talking about it? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with KJ Blattenbauer, powerhouse publicist, two-time bestselling author, and founder of Hearsay PR. With nearly 30 years of experience turning overlooked experts into headline news, KJ brings the kind of real, no-nonsense visibility strategy that every woman building a business needs to hear right now. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, a few hard truths, and the kind of encouragement that makes you want to close the laptop and go pitch yourself somewhere immediately. In this episode: - The two biggest visibility mistakes creative women make and how to fix them - KJ's Pitchworthy framework for getting clear on your message and your audience -What "press that pays off" actually looks like for a real business - The truth about pay-for-play media features and why KJ is a hard no - Why AI should never write your pitch (and what to use it for instead) - The one thing every woman who feels invisible needs to do first - All about KJ's books, How to Be a Media Darling and Pitchworthy Whether you are just starting out or have been in business for years and still feel like your best-kept secret, this episode will change how you think about showing up. Learn more about KJ's work: hearsaypr.com Get the books: hearsaypr.com/buy-my-book Free resources: hearsaypr.mykajabi.com Follow KJ: @kjblattenbauer Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to healing your body has been happening while you sleep, and your pillow has been getting in the way? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Alizah Josette, founder of Spherehead, a sleep wellness company born from her own personal journey with chronic pain, migraines, and years of restless nights. After spending hundreds of dollars on specialty pillows that did not work, Alizah did what any brilliant, frustrated inventor would do: she built exactly what she needed herself. What started as a personal solution has turned into a product that is helping hundreds of people sleep better, move without pain, and wake up actually feeling restored. In this episode: How working three jobs at 21 led to eight years of chronic pain and sleepless nights The invention of the Spherehead pillow and what makes its design so unique Why pairing a physical product with guided meditation was non-negotiable for Alizah What sleep actually does for your brain, your body, and your healing Small, gentle shifts in your nighttime routine that can make a real difference How to find the pillow, the guided meditation eBook, and the meditation card set Whether you deal with neck and shoulder tension, struggle to get a restful night, or just know your sleep setup is not serving you, this conversation is your sign to finally do something about it. Learn more and shop: sphereheadpillow.com Follow Spherehead: @spherehead.pillow Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the most qualified person for office is you, and you just don't know it yet? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Beth Peterson, Senior State Director for Vote Run Lead in Minnesota, for a real and powerful conversation about women, leadership, and what it truly means to step into your civic power. This is also a special episode: Glow Up, Gyrl is proud to be back for its second year as part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where thousands of podcasters come together to spotlight nonprofits doing meaningful work in the world. Beth is a mother of four, a former elected city councilor, a founding board member of the Rural and American Indigenous Leadership organization, and someone who wakes up every day committed to making sure more women are in the rooms where decisions get made. In this episode: ✨ How Beth's frustration with local government led her to run for city council and win ✨ The mission of Vote Run Lead and the gap it exists to fill ✨ Why women's representation is both a justice issue and an economic one ✨ The barriers women face stepping into leadership, and how lived experience is the qualification, not a barrier ✨ The mindset shift from "I'm not ready" to "I don't have to do this alone" ✨ How to connect with Vote Run Lead and take your very first step Whether you're thinking about running, want to support women in your community, or just need a reminder of why your voice matters right now, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Vote Run Lead: voterunlead.org Training and resources: vrlhq.org Follow Vote Run Lead: @voterunlead Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome to Glow Up, Gyrl 0:32 - What is Podcasthon? (Why this episode is special) 1:48 - Introducing today's guest: Beth Peterson of Vote Run Lead 3:04 - Beth joins the show 3:27 - Beth's background: How she got into public service 4:07 - From frustrated young mom to elected city councilor 5:56 - The barriers women face stepping into leadership 9:32 - Meeting women where they are: safety, confidence, and community 10:07 - Why women must not just vote, but RUN 13:18 - Women's leadership is an economic issue, not just a political one 16:24 - "Run As You Are": How Vote Run Lead finds and supports women 18:25 - The mindset shifts every woman leader needs 19:39 - What Podcasthon means to Vote Run Lead 21:07 - Programs, training, and how to get involved 24:45 - Beth's 3 key takeaways for every woman watching 26:15 - Kyra's closing reflections + call to action 31:52 - Outro: Rate, review, and stay connected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Dr. Rita Renee, TEDx Speaker, international keynote speaker, leadership development coach, and self-described Firestarter, for a bold and energizing conversation about stepping into leadership with confidence and clarity. Dr. Rita shares what it means to ignite your inner fire and why so many women hold themselves back from leadership roles even when they are fully capable. Together, they explore purpose, resilience, authenticity, and the mindset shifts required to lead with both strategy and heart. Dr. Rita offers practical encouragement for women who are ready to move beyond hesitation and embrace their influence. In this episode: ✨ What it means to be known as the Firestarter ✨ The common fears that keep women from leadership ✨ Why confidence and purpose are foundational ✨ Turning challenges into fuel for growth ✨ Leading authentically in environments that may not always be supportive For the woman who believes leadership is for someone else, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that the spark is already within her. Connect with Dr. Rita: Website: https://drritarenee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drritarenee/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Rebecca Whitman, international best-selling author, abundance mentor, and host of the Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant podcast, for an empowering conversation about creating fulfillment across every area of life. Rebecca shares her seven pillars of abundance and explains how true abundance goes far beyond money. Together, they explore balance, mindset, identity, and what it means to be an Elegant Warrior in a world that often glorifies burnout. Rebecca offers practical tools for women who want success without sacrificing joy, alignment, or personal well-being. In this episode: ✨ The 7 Pillars of Abundance ✨ What abundance really means beyond financial success ✨ The concept of being an Elegant Warrior ✨ Moving from burnout to balance ✨ Mindset shifts that support sustainable success ✨ Creating alignment while building a career or side hustle For women craving more freedom, balance, and fulfillment, this conversation offers both clarity and encouragement to design a life that feels whole. Connect with Rebecca: Website: https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaewhitman/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Brian Thompson, financial advisor, former tax attorney, and business strategist, for a powerful conversation at the intersection of finance, identity, and purpose. Brian works with LGBTQ+ and mission-driven entrepreneurs to help them build profitable businesses that reflect who they are and what they stand for. Together, they explore the myth that founders must choose between impact and profit, the early signs that a business may no longer fit your life, and how identity-led planning creates sustainable growth. Brian shares practical mindset and financial shifts that help entrepreneurs build with clarity, charge confidently, and design operations that support long-term legacy. In this episode: ✨ Why impact and profit are not opposing forces ✨ How identity shapes the way you build your business ✨ Signs you may be building the wrong business for your life ✨ Financial mindset shifts for mission-driven founders ✨ Aligning operations, money, and legacy with your values For entrepreneurs who want their work and wealth to reflect who they truly are, this episode offers grounded strategy and encouragement to build differently. Connect with Brian: Website: https://btfinancial.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btfinancial/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Oona Metz, licensed clinical social worker, author, and group psychotherapist, for a deeply compassionate conversation about divorce, grief, and rebuilding life with intention. With more than 30 years of experience supporting women through major transitions, Oona brings clarity and care to a season that often feels overwhelming and misunderstood. Oona introduces her five-phase model of divorce grief, a framework she developed after realizing traditional grief models did not fully reflect the lived experience of divorce. Together, they explore heartbreak, emotional instability, healing, letting go, and moving forward, while also discussing identity rediscovery, boundary setting, and supporting children through change. This episode centers women who are navigating divorce or its aftermath and offers reassurance that healing is not linear but it is possible. In this episode: ✨ Oona’s five-phase model of divorce grief ✨ Why divorce grief deserves its own framework ✨ Reconnecting with identity after marriage ends ✨ Setting boundaries with ex-partners, family, and friends ✨ Supporting children while tending to your own healing ✨ Reducing conflict and creating stability in divorced families For women who feel unmoored, exhausted, or unsure of what comes next, this conversation offers validation, tools, and hope for a grounded path forward. Connect with Oona Metz Learn more about Oona’s work supporting women through divorce, healing, and life transitions: Website: https://www.oonametz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oonametz Book: Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Target Signed Copies Available At: Belmont Books (Belmont, MA): https://belmontbooks.com Brookline Booksmith (Brookline, MA): https://brooklinebooksmith.com Signed copies are available for in-store pickup or online ordering through each bookstore’s website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Bishop Kevin Foreman, pastor, author, entrepreneur, and success coach known as The People’s Bishop, for a powerful conversation about faith, leadership, and turning adversity into purpose. Drawing from his own journey of resilience, Bishop Foreman shares how belief, discipline, and spiritual alignment can help people move from survival into significance. Together, they explore the difference between being busy and being fruitful, how rejection and setbacks can shape character, and what it looks like to rule, reign, and overcome in everyday life. Bishop Foreman offers wisdom rooted in faith, lived experience, and practical leadership, reminding listeners that purpose is often forged in the valley, not the spotlight. In this episode: ✨ Turning pain into purpose through faith ✨ The difference between busyness and fruitfulness ✨ Leading with clarity, conviction, and discipline ✨ Reframing rejection and setbacks ✨ Encouragement for those believing big with small beginnings For anyone feeling weary but hopeful, this conversation offers strength, perspective, and renewed confidence to keep moving forward. Connect with Bishop Foreman: Website: https://www.harvestchurch.church/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman/ Text “BISHOP” to 55498 to receive 10% off any of Bishop Foreman’s books and select items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Riana Malia, Founder, Reinvention Strategist, Author, and Speaker, for an empowering conversation about change, identity, and the courage it takes to begin again. Riana helps women release outdated stories, rediscover their strengths, and design the next chapters of their lives with intention and confidence. Together, they explore why reinvention is not a failure but a form of growth, the fears that often keep women stuck, and how mindset and storytelling play a critical role in creating meaningful change. Riana also shares personal insights from her own journey of reinvention and the patterns she sees most often when women are standing on the edge of something new. In this episode: ✨ Why reinvention is essential, not optional ✨ Common fears women face when stepping into new chapters ✨ How to release old stories that no longer serve you ✨ The role of mindset and storytelling in personal transformation ✨ Viewing reinvention as strength rather than failure For women who feel stuck, restless, or ready for change but unsure where to begin, this conversation offers clarity, permission, and encouragement to move forward with confidence. Connect with Riana: Website: rianamalia.com Instagram: @rianamalia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Sylvie Beljanski, President and Founder of the Beljanski Foundation, for a powerful and educational conversation about integrative health, cancer research, and empowering women to take an active role in their wellness journeys. Building on the groundbreaking work of her father, Dr. Mirko Beljanski, Sylvie shares why non-toxic, science-backed approaches matter, how lifestyle and environment influence health outcomes, and what integrative cancer research looks like in practice. She also addresses common misconceptions around prevention and treatment, offering clarity, hope, and practical insight for women navigating uncertainty or diagnosis. This conversation invites listeners to feel informed rather than overwhelmed and reminds women that knowledge, curiosity, and self-advocacy are essential parts of healing and prevention. In this episode: ✨ What integrative cancer research really means ✨ Common misconceptions around cancer prevention and treatment ✨ How women can take a proactive role in their health ✨ The role of environment, stress, and lifestyle in wellness ✨ Why education and empowerment are critical in health decisions For women seeking knowledge, clarity, and agency in their health journeys, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate starting point. Resources Mentioned in This Episode To learn more about the Beljanski® Approach to Wellness and integrative research discussed in this episode, explore the resources below: Maison Beljanski® Website: https://www.maisonbeljanski.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maison_beljanski/ AudiobookWinning The War On Cancer Listen here: https://www.maisonbeljanski.com/products/winning-the-war-on-cancerUse code MAISON Virtual Group Health Coaching Beljanski® Approach to Wellness and personalized protocols Register here: https://www.maisonbeljanski.com/products/health-coach-servicesUse code MAISON Free eBookThe Beljanski Approach to Cancer Download here: https://www.beljanski.org/the-beljanski-approach-to-cancer-free-ebook/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with writer and storyteller Dani Rosenblad James for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, healing, and finding your voice after life-altering trauma. After experiencing a traumatic brain injury, Dani rebuilt her life through storytelling, reflection, and community, and now helps others do the same through her work with The Storyteller’s Path. Together, they explore the realities of life after TBI, the emotional and mental shifts required to move forward, and why writing can be such a powerful tool for healing and growth. Dani shares her personal journey with honesty and hope, reminding listeners that new beginnings are possible, even when life does not look the way you imagined. In this episode: ✨ Navigating life after traumatic brain injury ✨ How storytelling supports healing and mindset shifts ✨ Finding your voice after trauma ✨ The role of community and connection in recovery ✨ Why writing can unlock clarity, courage, and resilience For anyone navigating change, loss, or a season of rebuilding, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and encouragement to take the next step forward. Connect with Dani: Website: thestorytellerspath.com Instagram: @dani_rosenbladjames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with relationship coach Bryan Power, founder of Make Your Relationship Fail, for an honest and deeply insightful conversation about love, attachment, and healing after heartbreak. Bryan brings clarity to the patterns that keep so many women stuck in unhealthy relationships and offers a compassionate framework for understanding attachment, emotional safety, and growth. Together, they explore why attachment theory matters, how to recognize cycles that no longer serve you, and what it truly takes to move from toxic dynamics into healthier, more fulfilling connections. Bryan shares real-world stories, practical tools, and grounded wisdom for women who are ready to heal, reset, and redefine what love can look like. In this episode: ✨ Why attachment theory is key to understanding relationships ✨ Common patterns women repeat in love and how to break them ✨ Healing after heartbreak in both emotional and practical ways ✨ Rebuilding intimacy and trust after loss ✨ The role of community and support in relationship recovery If you have ever felt stuck in the same relationship patterns or unsure how to move forward after heartbreak, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and hope. Connect with Bryan: Website: myrelationshipfail.com Instagram: @myrelationshipfail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Cat Holt, Founder and CEO of Coologee, Inc., for a powerful conversation about branding, storytelling, and building businesses that truly reflect who you are. As the first episode of the new year, this discussion sets the tone for clarity, confidence, and intentional growth. Cat brings deep insight into why so many entrepreneurs struggle to articulate their brand story and how creativity, strategy, and authenticity work together to create impact. She shares practical guidance for women who feel overwhelmed by branding, hesitant to promote themselves, or unsure how to turn their ideas into something meaningful and sustainable. In this episode: ✨ Why brand clarity starts with knowing your voice ✨ The key ingredients of an authentic and impactful brand ✨ How creativity fuels sustainable business growth ✨ Showing up confidently without feeling performative ✨ Where to begin when branding feels overwhelming If you are entering a new season of business, creativity, or leadership, this conversation offers clarity and encouragement to move from idea to impact with confidence. Connect with Cat: Website: coologee.com Instagram: @cat.coologee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with spiritual coach and psychic medium Alexa Darrin for a powerful conversation about life purpose, energetic alignment, and learning to trust your intuition. Alexa shares how connecting to the Akashic Records and working with energy can help women release old patterns, gain clarity, and step more fully into who they are meant to be. Together, they explore why so many women struggle to trust themselves, how energetic misalignment shows up in everyday life, and what it looks like to live in deeper connection with your truth. Alexa offers grounding insight and practical wisdom for women who feel disconnected, uncertain, or ready for a shift but unsure where to begin. In this episode: What the Akashic Records are and how they support clarity and purpose Why energetic alignment matters more than force or hustle How to strengthen trust in your intuition Releasing blocks and old patterns that keep you stuck Simple ways to reconnect with your purpose and inner guidance If you’ve been craving clarity, alignment, or a deeper sense of direction, this conversation offers a grounded and empowering place to start. Connect with Alexa: Website: elevatedrituals.com Instagram: @alexadarrin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra is joined by Nature-Inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach Tigrilla Gardenia for a deeply grounding conversation about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and learning from the wisdom of the natural world. Living in the spiritual eco-community of Damanhur, Italy, Tigrilla brings a beautiful blend of science, spirituality, and plant intelligence to her work, guiding women to rediscover clarity, creativity, and inner alignment. Together, they explore how constant busyness disconnects women from their intuition, how plant allies can help us return to presence, and why nature remains one of the most powerful teachers for resilience and emotional well-being. Tigrilla shares stories from her mentorship work, lessons from years of studying plant behavior, and simple practices that help women slow down and listen more intentionally to themselves and the world around them. In this episode: ✨ What plants teach us about growth, alignment, and resilience ✨ How slowing down helps women reconnect with their intuition ✨ The science and spirituality of plant communication ✨ Nature-based practices for clarity and emotional grounding ✨ How to find connection even in busy or urban environments If you have been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm with yourself, this episode offers a gentle reminder that nature is always waiting to guide you home. Connect with Tigrilla: Website: tigrillagardenia.com Instagram: @tigrillagardenia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with keynote speaker, author, and podcast host Simone Knego for a heartfelt conversation about confidence, identity, and the extraordinary impact of embracing your own story. With warmth and honesty, Simone shares how the most meaningful growth often comes from celebrating small wins, leaning into imperfection, and seeing the value in who you already are. They talk about comparison, self-doubt, vulnerability, and the subtle ways women diminish their accomplishments without realizing it. Simone offers practical guidance for shifting your mindset, honoring your unique experiences, and recognizing that your presence, voice, and choices matter more than you think. In this episode: Why so many women underestimate their value The power of small actions and everyday impact How vulnerability strengthens leadership and connection Mindset shifts that help women move from self-doubt to self-worth Embracing your unique story without needing to be “perfect.” If you’ve been questioning your confidence, downplaying your strengths, or feeling “ordinary,” this conversation is a reminder that your story is extraordinary, exactly as it is. Connect with Simone: Website: simoneknego.com Instagram: @simoneknego Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyra sits down with Women’s Empowerment Coach and Trauma Therapist Fanny Tristan for a powerful conversation about healing, confidence, and stepping boldly into your solo era. Fanny brings a rare blend of warmth, wisdom, and grounded expertise as she shares how singlehood can become one of the most transformative seasons in a woman’s life. Together, they explore breakup recovery, boundaries, emotional resilience, and the misconceptions that keep women from embracing their full potential during this chapter. Fanny offers practical guidance, gentle truth, and the kind of encouragement that helps women feel seen, supported, and capable of rebuilding their lives with intention. In this episode: ✨ Why the solo era is one of the most powerful seasons for women ✨ Breakup recovery do’s and don’ts ✨ The importance of boundaries in healing ✨ How community shapes confidence and clarity ✨ How to turn heartache into purpose and growth For any woman navigating healing, rediscovery, or a new beginning, this conversation is a reminder that standing alone can be an act of strength, self-love, and expansion. Connect with Fanny: Web: https://www.hersoulsupply.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersoulsupply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if stepping into discomfort is actually the pathway to strength? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kris Rice, Founder and CEO of ChillPod, for a conversation that brings clarity, calm, and science-backed insight to the rising world of cold therapy. Kris shares how cold exposure became a powerful tool for her own resilience and how the practice can help women support their mental clarity, emotional grounding, and overall well-being. Her approach is gentle and accessible, taking the fear and pressure out of trying something new. In this episode: ✨ What cold therapy actually is and why it works ✨ The biggest misconceptions that keep people from trying it ✨ How cold exposure supports mental health, not just recovery ✨ The mindset shifts needed to embrace healthy discomfort ✨ Simple steps to get started safely at home If you’re craving a reset, a new ritual, or a practice that helps you reconnect with your own strength, this conversation is a beautiful place to begin. Connect with Kris: 📲 Instagram: @thechillpod.co @krisricewellness 🌐 Website: https://thechillpod.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if chaos didn’t mean failure, but an invitation to realignment? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Sloan The Beast, known as The Chaos Coach, to talk about how ambitious, multi-passionate women can move from constant overwhelm to calm, clarity, and control. With deep insight into burnout and boundaries, Sloan helps women break free from the patterns that keep them busy but unfulfilled. She teaches how to create a supportive structure, shift your mindset, and finally find balance without giving up your dreams. In this episode: ✨ Why so many women normalize chaos and burnout ✨ Common mistakes we make when trying to “fix” busyness ✨ The mindset shifts needed to heal overwhelm ✨ Practical tools for creating calm and clarity ✨ How to build balance without losing ambition If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time,” this conversation will show you how to reclaim it and yourself. Connect with Sloan: 📲 Instagram: @Sloanthebeast 🌐 Website: https://www.sloanthebeast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your next chapter could be your best one yet? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra chats with Debra Boulanger, business growth strategist, founder of Life After Corporate, and host of the Life After Corporate podcast. Deb helps women transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, showing them how to replace burnout with balance and build profitable businesses that align with purpose. In this empowering conversation, Debra shares the mindset shifts, confidence tools, and business frameworks women need to turn their expertise into freedom. In this episode: ✨ Why so many corporate women crave a second act ✨ The biggest mindset barriers women face when launching a business ✨ How confidence fuels the CEO mindset ✨ Strategies for turning your professional expertise into income and impact ✨ How to know when it’s time to take the leap Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own business or redefining success on your own terms, this conversation will light the path forward. Connect with Debra: 🌐 lifeaftercorporate.com 📲 Instagram: @deb_boulanger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about purpose. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs, a respected public servant, advocate, and community leader serving the City of South Fulton, Georgia. With over a decade of leadership experience, Carmalitha has dedicated her career to empowering women, strengthening small businesses, and creating equitable opportunities for all. In this inspiring episode, she opens up about her journey into public service, what it means to lead with authenticity, and how she’s working to shape a thriving, inclusive community. In this episode: 🌟 How faith, purpose, and perseverance shaped her leadership journey 🌟 Lessons learned from building community and collaboration 🌟 Encouraging more women to step into leadership roles 🌟 The importance of mentorship and legacy 🌟 Why civic engagement matters—no matter where you live Connect with Councilwoman Gumbs: 🌐 councilwomancarmalithagumbs.com 📲 Instagram: @iamcarmalithagumbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the second half of your life could be your best half? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Cheryl Fischer, certified Life and Mindset Coach and host of the Mind Your Midlife podcast. Cheryl helps women in midlife transform the stories they tell themselves, shifting from self-doubt and limitation to confidence, clarity, and purpose. In this inspiring conversation, Cheryl shares how powerful self-talk and mindful communication can reshape how we see ourselves and what’s possible at any age. In this episode: ✨ Why it’s never “too late” to start over or try something new ✨ The power of your words and thoughts in shaping your reality ✨ How to replace complaining with conscious, empowering dialogue ✨ Mindset shifts for midlife women ready for change ✨ Tools to help you break free from old stories and self-sabotage This is your reminder: midlife isn’t an ending, it’s a powerful new beginning. Connect with Cheryl: 🌐 cherylpfischer.com 📲 Instagram: @cherylpfischer Check out the Story Cycle tool: www.cherylpfischer.com/storycycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s never too late to reinvent your life. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra welcomes Linda Brand, certified life coach, EFT practitioner, licensed Realtor, and founder of Worthy & Abundant—a global community and podcast empowering women to live bold, abundant lives. After overcoming a debilitating illness, raising her son as a single mother, and completely reinventing her life at midlife, Linda now helps women break free from self-doubt, embrace new identities, and reclaim their power. In this episode: ✨ The mindset and courage behind life reinvention ✨ How to release guilt and prioritize yourself without shame ✨ Why self-worth is the foundation of abundance ✨ The power of reinvention at any age ✨ How to design a life that reflects who you are now If you’ve been craving change or waiting for permission to begin again—this is your sign. Connect with Linda: 🌐 lindabrandcoach.com 📲 Instagram: @lindabrandcoach Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lindabrandcoach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money isn’t just numbers; it's freedom, confidence, and the foundation of independence. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra is joined by Amanda Taylor, business and wealth strategist and founder of Expand Your Empire. Amanda equips women entrepreneurs to automate their operations, scale with confidence, and turn income into lasting wealth through systems, strategy, and smart investing. From money mindset shifts to approachable investing tips, Amanda’s insights will inspire you to build not just a business—but a legacy. In this episode: 💡 Why financial literacy is the foundation of independence 💡 The mindset shifts women need to move from income → wealth 💡 How systems and automation create space for scaling 💡 Approachable ways to start investing without overwhelm 💡 The role of confidence + community in long-term success If you’ve ever felt intimidated by finances or unsure of your next step, this conversation will give you clarity and courage to lead your life and business like a CEO. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 expandyourempire.org 📲 Instagram: @the_amanda_taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to reinventing your life isn’t just about what you do—but how you heal? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Tara Wiskow, intuitive energy healer, life reinvention expert, and founder of the She Rises program. After losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles, Tara now helps women release limiting beliefs, break free from self-sabotage, and reclaim their authentic power. Her story is proof that transformation begins on the inside—and radiates outward into every part of our lives. In this episode: ✨How Tara lost 220 pounds and reclaimed her authentic self ✨ Why weight loss and transformation are about emotional + energetic release, not just food and exercise ✨ The role of self-abandonment and self-sabotage in keeping women stuck ✨ What identity shifting is—and why it’s the missing piece to living fully ✨ Her signature Unravel, Upgrade, Uplevel process for transformation This conversation will inspire you to release old patterns and step boldly into the life, and the truth that’s always been yours. Connect with Tara: 🌐 tara-wiskow.com 📲 Instagram: @tara.wiskow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many women of faith struggle with saying “no”? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Sherrika Sanders, MBA, founder and CEO of Transform the GAAP, to talk about how faith-driven wives and moms can lead at work and at home without burning out. Sherrika mentors women to align their values with their goals, honor their calling, and reclaim themselves in the process. Through her work, she equips women to steward their purpose while still prioritizing rest, boundaries, and balance. In this episode: - Why always saying “yes” comes at a spiritual and practical cost - How to set healthy boundaries without guilt - Signs you’ve lost yourself in trying to be everything to everyone - How to prioritize yourself while still honoring your faith and family This conversation will inspire every woman who feels unseen, exhausted, or overwhelmed to reclaim her “no” as an act of strength and self-love. Connect with Sherrika: 🌐 transformthegaap.com 📲 Instagram: @sherrikafaithdrivenmentor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when addiction impacts your home, your heart, and your family? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra talks with Tanya Gioia, Family Recovery Coach and host of the Faith Over Addiction podcast. Tanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and find peace—even while walking through the pain of loving someone with addiction. With practical tools and faith-based guidance, Tanya empowers women to let go of guilt and emotional exhaustion, and instead step into healing, hope, and God’s strength. In this episode: 💜 The impact of addiction on families—and how wives and mothers can cope 💜 How to set boundaries with love, not guilt 💜 Why reclaiming your God-given identity is essential for healing 💜 First steps to find peace, hope, and strength regardless of your loved one’s choices This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking strength in the storm and grace in the chaos. Connect with Tanya: 🌐 tanyagioia.com 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Glow Up, Gyrl, Kyra welcomes Prerna Sharma, founder of STEP ZERO, a beauty tools brand redefining no-makeup beauty. With a background in consulting and marketing, Prerna is passionate about blending product quality, clear messaging, and powerful storytelling to build brands that stand out. In this episode, Prerna shares: Why clear messaging is the key to brand growth How storytelling helps entrepreneurs connect with their audience Practical steps for refining your brand message What it takes to stand out in a crowded, competitive industry The journey of launching STEP ZERO and what’s next for her brand ✨ Connect with Prerna Website: www.shop-stepzero.com Instagram: @shopstepzero LinkedIn: Prerna Sharma If you are looking for clarity, inspiration, and tools to make your business shine, this conversation is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget the fairy tales, real love isn’t about finding perfection, it’s about creating connection. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Chantal Landreville, certified love and relationship coach, speaker, and author. With over two decades of experience in personal growth and human connection, Chantal is on a mission to disrupt the “Disneyfied” myths of love and help people discover what it really takes to build authentic, lasting relationships. In this episode, she shares the tools and mindset shifts that help women move past old patterns, identify what they truly need, and create partnerships rooted in respect, safety, and growth. In this episode: ❤️ Why clarity on your needs transforms your relationships ❤️ Common pitfalls women over 40 face in dating, and how to avoid them ❤️ The skills required for lasting, healthy love ❤️ Chantal’s Love Triangle framework for attracting the right partner If you’ve been searching for love that lasts, this episode will help you raise your signal and align with the partnership you deserve. Connect with Chantal: 🌐 raiseyourlovesignal.com 📲 Instagram: @chantal.landreville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it truly mean to live with purpose? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra welcomes Dr. Brian E. Arnold, educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, whose journey is one of resilience, service, and impact. From a special education student to a doctorate holder in Educational Leadership, Brian’s story is proof that your beginnings don’t define your destiny. A former world-class athlete, husband, father of eight, and grandfather to thirteen (and counting!), Brian is passionate about empowering others to move from “stuck” to freedom, personally, professionally, and financially. His work spans education, leadership coaching, and entrepreneurship, all rooted in his motto: “Inspire, empower, and serve others to create lasting impact.” In this episode: ✨ Why success is often misunderstood, and what it really takes ✨ How to move from feeling stuck to walking in freedom ✨ Daily habits that fuel sustained success and peak performance ✨ Brian’s personal journey of overcoming challenges with faith and determination This conversation will leave you inspired to rise above obstacles and step fully into who you’re called to be. Connect with Brian: 🌐 Website: brianearnold.com 📲 Instagram: @drbrianearnold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would your life look like if fear of rejection never held you back? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra talks with Ivana Ivanek, keynote speaker, business strategist, mindset coach, and founder of Fabulous Foundation. Ivana specializes in helping teachers, coaches, and educators build online businesses that align with their dreams—while creating both profit and impact. From overcoming personal and cultural barriers to silencing external noise, Ivana shares how she transformed her own fear of judgment into a thriving business and a life she loves. Her insights will inspire you to stop playing small and step fully into your potential. In this episode: ✨ Why fear of judgment keeps us from our dreams ✨ Practical steps to quiet external noise and trust yourself ✨ How embracing your potential impacts everyone around you ✨ Ivana’s journey from self-doubt to unstoppable confidence Connect with Ivana: 🌐 ivanaivanek.com 📲 Instagram: @ivanaivanek_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the challenges you face weren’t obstacles—but invitations? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Carly Pepin, an international speaker and consultant specializing in human behavior. Carly’s mission is to help people see beyond perceived flaws and uncover the deeper truths that shape their lives. Through her 3-step process, Carly shows how to reframe personal and professional challenges into opportunities for growth, purpose, and self-alignment. Her approach invites you to design a life that feels intentional, not dictated by outside expectations. In this episode: ✨ How to turn challenges into opportunities ✨ The importance of seeing your stories from a new perspective ✨ Carly’s 3-step process for transformation ✨ Why life’s purpose may not be what you think If you’re ready to rewrite the way you see yourself—and your path forward—this episode is for you. Connect with Carly: 🌐 Website: bio.site/westcoastga 📲 Instagram: @carlympepin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s travel… and then there’s transformation. ✨ This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra is joined by Becky Lukovic, luxury travel advisor and founder of Bella Travel, who’s spent over 20 years curating unforgettable, soul-stirring adventures. From bike trips through Europe to gourmet getaways and romantic escapes, Becky believes travel isn’t just about where you go—it’s about who you become along the way. In this episode, Becky shares how travel can foster personal growth, build confidence, and bring women back home to themselves. She also opens up about the power of mentorship, overcoming personal challenges, and her mission to help others design travel that reflects who they truly are. In this episode: 🌍 How cultural immersion fosters growth in women 🧳 Lessons from a thriving travel business 🤝 Why mentorship and shared experience matter 🌟 Tips for planning meaningful, custom itineraries Connect with Becky: 🌐 Website: mybellatravel.com 📲 Instagram: @mybellatravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to build a brand that resonates and delivers long-term results? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Julie Roth, a former high school teacher turned powerhouse brand strategist and copywriter who’s worked with major brands like Google, Uber Eats, Estée Lauder, and the LPGA. Julie shares her journey from the classroom to creative strategy and breaks down how to build a brand that connects deeply with your audience. Whether you’re building from scratch or ready to level up your business, this episode is your guide to getting clear on your brand’s “why”—and making it work for you. In this episode: What brand strategy really is (and why you need it) How to research and refine your message The building blocks of a brand that grows with you Why she left agency life to go solo—and what she’s learned along the way 🎯 If you’re ready to lead with clarity and communicate with confidence, don’t miss this one. Connect with Julie: 🌐 ecc.llc 📲 Instagram: @lawoman__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted, or constantly pulled in a million directions? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra welcomes Cindy Baker, coach, speaker, educator, and founder of CBC - Cindy Baker Coaching. With over 19 years of experience and a master’s in counseling, Cindy is passionate about helping entrepreneurs—especially those with ADHD—channel their creativity, manage their time, and finally get things done. Cindy shares her story of building a business while navigating ADHD and how she turned her biggest challenges into her greatest superpowers. Whether you're neurodivergent or just feeling burned out by your to-do list, this episode is filled with practical tools to help you gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and grow with intention. In this episode: Why traditional productivity advice doesn’t always work for creative minds The root causes of overwhelm—and how to break free from them Easy time management strategies that actually stick Key takeaways from her book Focus to Fortune This one’s a must-listen for any entrepreneur craving more clarity, calm, and control in their business. Connect with Cindy: 🌐 Website: https://waitnomore.netc 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbc_cindybakercoaching/ FREE Book Bundle Power Pack: https://gift.cindybakercoaching.com/focus-to-fortune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it really take to build a workplace where people can thrive—without burning out? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, Kyra is joined by Michael Levitt, a burnout survivor, global thought leader on HR and wellness, therapist, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show. Michael’s insights are rooted in personal experience and decades of helping organizations reimagine workplace culture. Together, they explore how leaders can create resilient teams, the link between self-awareness and success, and practical ways to prevent burnout—especially in our hybrid and remote world. Whether you’re a team leader, entrepreneur, or anyone looking to foster well-being where you work, this conversation is packed with game-changing takeaways. ✨ In this episode: How to build a thriving workplace culture that lasts Strategies to keep burnout at bay (for your team and yourself) The power of self-organization and mindfulness at work Why leaders must protect their energy to lead effectively Connect with Michael: 🌐 breakfastleadership.com📲 Instagram: @bfastleadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could build a thriving business, make over $250K a year, and still live life on your terms? Meet Lauren Lester, a trailblazing solo attorney who’s rewriting the rules of success in the legal world. Fresh out of law school, Lauren launched her own firm—My Life Lawyer—to create a business that prioritizes well-being, freedom, and meaningful work over the typical burnout cycle. In this empowering episode, Lauren shares how she scaled her practice to six figures working part-time, the systems that make it possible, and why she believes the old law firm model is due for a major overhaul. Whether you’re a fellow attorney, a service-based entrepreneur, or simply craving more balance and profit in your career, this episode will change how you think about success. In this episode: ✨ How Lauren built a $250K+ practice right out of school ✨ The non-traditional approach fueling her freedom (and her profits) ✨ Why she believes working less can actually serve your clients better ✨ Tips for creating balance while scaling your income 🎧 Tune in to be inspired to build a business—and a life—on your terms. Connect with Lauren: 🌐 mylifelawyer.com 📲 Instagram: www.instagram.com/MsLaurenLester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it look like to let go of the life you thought you should live—and embrace the one your soul is calling for? In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Kyra sits down with Pooja Bakhai, a life coach, spiritual guide, and survivor of both complex childhood trauma and stage four cancer. Pooja shares her powerful story of walking away from a traditional path (hello, Stanford and Harvard!) and following her intuition toward healing, love, and a life of deep purpose. Together, they explore how women can reconnect with their truth, heal from within, and thrive by making aligned decisions—even when the path is wildly unexpected. In this episode: How Pooja overcame trauma and stage four cancer through spiritual healing Why leaving Harvard was her greatest leap of faith What it means to truly align your life with your inner voice The work she now does to help other women step into bold authenticity This is the glow-up story your heart’s been waiting for. Connect With Pooja: 🌐 Website: https://www.poojabakhai.com/ 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakshmisacredarts 🌐 More episodes at glowupgyrl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if ancient myths held the exact wisdom you need to move forward in life today? In this empowering episode, Kyra welcomes mythologist and narrative coach Allison Stieger to explore how archetypes—universal story patterns—can help us navigate life’s toughest transitions and find clarity in chaos. From the Hero’s Journey to modern-day transformation, Allison shares how we can rewrite our personal stories by understanding the myths that shape us. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter is already waiting—you just need to follow the signs. In this episode: What archetypes are and how they show up in our lives How mythology offers practical guidance in modern times The power of narrative to reshape your identity Allison’s upcoming book Unstuck and the Heroic Journey that inspired it Connect With Allison: 🌐 mythicstories.com 📲 IG: @mythicstories 👇 Connect With Glow Up, Gyrl👇 🌐 glowupgyrl.com 📲 IG: @glowupgyrl 🎧 Stream on all platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From stuck to soaring 💫—Carrie Bradley’s story is a masterclass in what’s possible when you stop playing small with your money, mindset, and dreams. In this powerful episode, Kyra chats with Carrie, a self-made investor, single mom, and author of Dare to Desire, about the exact mindset shifts and money moves that helped her grow her net worth to over $700K through stocks, real estate, and venture capital—all without a college degree. You’ll hear: How Carrie built a $700K+ portfolio Why mindset is the gateway to financial freedom What it means to build wealth with pleasure The key themes in her book Dare to Desire Actionable tips for creating freedom in your own life 💥 Real, raw, and ridiculously empowering. Connect with Carrie: Website: https://linktr.ee/carriedoan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriebradleycoaching/  Connect with Kyra + Glow Up, Gyrl: 🌐 glowupgyrl.com 📸 Instagram: @glowupgyrl 💌 hello@glowupgyrl.com 🎥 Watch on YouTube @Glowupgyrl 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pandora Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, we're joined by Nic Nierras, founder of The Wholistic Lifestyle, who opens up about the journey from career success to soul alignment. By 28, Nic had checked off every professional milestone—but she still felt unfulfilled inside. After navigating a painful divorce and personal struggles, she discovered the power of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), a method that would completely change her life—and her mission. Now, Nic helps women release emotional blocks, restore balance, and reconnect with the version of themselves they were always meant to be. ✨ In this episode, we explore: The difference between success and fulfillment Why healing is a heart, mind, and soul journey How RTT can help break free from limiting beliefs How Nic is helping others glow from the inside out Connect with Nic: 🌐 thenicnierraswholisticlifestyle.com 📱 @wholistic.lifestyle_withnic Stay Connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: 🌐 glowupgyrl.com 📧 hello@glowupgyrl.com 🎥 Watch on YouTube | 📲 Follow @glowupgyrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, we’re teeing up an empowering conversation with Mary Boecker—golfer, reader, podcast lover, cookie dough connoisseur, and Founder & CEO of Queen City Links Ladies. Mary shares her journey from golf newbie to league regular, and how she’s creating space for women to feel confident, connected, and seen on the golf course. We talk about building community, chasing personal goals, and pushing past the fear of “not belonging.” Whether you’re a golfer or not, Mary’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to try something new—and thrive while doing it. In this episode: How Mary picked up golf and went from intimidated beginner to weekly league player Why she launched Queen City Links Ladies and what it’s doing for women The role of confidence, curiosity, and community in personal growth What it looks like to pursue joy and challenge at the same time Connect with Mary: 🌐 Website: queencitylinksladies.com 📱 Instagram: @queencitylinksladies Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: 🌐 glowupgyrl.com 📧 hello@glowupgyrl.com 🎥 Watch on YouTube | 📲 Follow @glowupgyrl everywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, we’re diving into the science of the subconscious with social psychologist and hypnotist Jennifer Fidder. Jennifer shares: How the subconscious mind influences daily decisions Why fear often holds us back (and how to break free from it) How to rewire your thoughts to create lasting change in your health, happiness, and success Whether you’ve felt stuck, self-sabotaging, or uncertain, this conversation will help you understand how to reset your mindset from the inside out. Connect with Jennifer Fidder: 🌐 Website: www.jenniferfidder.com 📱 Instagram: @jenniferfiddercoaching Stay Connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: 🌐 glowupgyrl.com 📧 hello@glowupgyrl.com 🎥 Watch episodes on YouTube 📲 Follow @glowupgyrl everywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, we're joined by Betsy Pepine—best-selling author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur—for an empowering conversation about breaking free from the metaphorical boxes that limit our potential. Betsy is the founder and broker of Pepine Realty, a company that has repeatedly been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S., as well as Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For. With a heart for helping others discover their true identity, Betsy shares lessons from her book Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us. In this episode, we dive into: The labels and stereotypes that keep us boxed in How to recognize and unpack the boxes holding you back Why stepping outside of expectations leads to true freedom How Betsy blends business success with personal empowerment If you’ve ever felt limited by roles, labels, or societal pressure, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your identity and live unapologetically. 🔗 Connect with Betsy Pepine: Website: https://pepineresidential.com Book: Breaking Boxes – Available wherever books are sold 💜 Stay Connected with Glow Up, Gyrl: 🌐 Website: glowupgyrl.com 📺 YouTube: @glowupgyrl 📱 Instagram: @glowupgyrl 📧 Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, we’re joined by former football player and Mappineering Mentor, John Diggs, for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of mindset. After finding himself homeless and fractured following the 2008 mortgage crisis, John turned his pain into purpose by pioneering a unique form of mind mapping called Mappineering. Through this practice, he rebuilt his life, created life systems that work, and began empowering others to do the same. Now the founder of the “I AM” method, author, and mentor, John shares his incredible journey, how mind mapping can transform the way we approach life and goals, and why structure and vision are critical for personal growth. 💡 Whether you're navigating a tough chapter or looking to reimagine your future, this episode will challenge and inspire you to map your way to purpose. 🔗 Connect with John: Website: https://johndiggs.com 🌟 Stay Connected with Glow Up, Gyrl: 🔗 Website: glowupgyrl.com 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @glowupgyrl 📱 Follow us on all platforms: @glowupgyrl 📧 Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Glow Up, Gyrl, we’re joined by Gina Kunadian—Women’s Alcohol-Free Sobriety Coach and host of the Shine Within podcast. Gina opens up about her powerful journey to lasting sobriety and how deepening her faith and relationship with God became the cornerstone of her transformation. In this inspiring episode, Gina shares: How she overcame alcohol dependency Why spiritual healing was key to lasting change What the "Transformation SHINE Process" is and how it’s helping women rediscover their purpose How she’s helping others shine from within and live alcohol-free with confidence and clarity ✨ Whether you're on a personal growth journey or supporting someone who is, Gina’s story will uplift and empower you. 📌 Connect with Gina:      Website Free Gift: 6-Step Blueprint to an Alcohol-Free Life             YouTube     Instagram Shine Within Podcast 🎧 Subscribe to Glow Up, Gyrl for more inspiring episodes every week! Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 6 of the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, where we are excited to host the esteemed entrepreneur mentor, Matt Gerlach. With 15 years of experience in guiding numerous startups to achieve 7, 8, and 9-figure growth, Matt shares his personal journey towards joy and how his own healing process has enabled him to explore innovative ways to assist others, uncover new passions, and embrace the simple joys of everyday life. Connect with Matt: Website: https://mattgerlach.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammattgerlach/  Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Glow Up, Gyrl podcast episode, we are thrilled to welcome CEO and podcast host Jayla Siciliano. Join us as Jayla shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, detailing her experiences pitching on Shark Tank and the challenges of securing funding for her business. Discover how her perspective on success has evolved over the years and gain valuable insights to help you on your entrepreneurial path. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or simply interested in the world of business, this conversation is packed with wisdom and motivation.  Connect with Jayla: Website: https://www.seedmoneypodcast.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylasiciliano/  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VkQECosb1spTFsUhu6uFY?si=68ccd2c730414bf5 Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as former Congresswoman and Mompreneur Marie Newman shares insights from her new book, 'A Life Made From Scratch.' Discover her journey as a political activist, the nuances of the political landscape, and her innovative approach to problem-solving. Marie delves into her experiences in Congress and how her motto, "when you do not see the solution you desperately need, make it from scratch," has guided her impactful work. Connect with Marie: Website: https://www.marienewmanstudio.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmarienewman/  Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Amanda Solomon, The Soulmate Ready Coach, on this week's episode of the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, as she explores the transformative power of 'being ready' for love and marriage. Tune in for her inspiring personal journey and practical insights that will empower you to embrace your soulmate journey with confidence and clarity! Connect with Amanda: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RJ0B7Q Free Download, Be Ready Soulmate Checklist:  https://bit.ly/3XnnXFV Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this week's episode of Glow Up, Gyrl as we welcome Staacy Cannon, founder of Laia Retreats and a champion for women's empowerment. Discover how Staacy guides high-achieving women to overcome burnout and embrace joy through transformative wellness experiences. Delve into her insightful wisdom and practical tools for nurturing well-being, self-care, and authentic connections—unlocking the path to a balanced life filled with passion and purpose! Connect with Staacy: Website: https://laiaretreats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laia_retreats Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast this week to wrap up Women’s History Month by celebrating the inspiring work of the women at Cool Girls.  This week, we sit down with Ebony Brown, Director of Volunteer Service and Outreach at Cool Girls, to explore how this organization empowers girls in Atlanta's underserved communities. Discover how Cool Girls equips young women to overcome barriers of racism, sexism, and economic inequality through transformative, tuition-free life skills programs that foster confidence and broaden horizons. Connect with Cool Girls: Website: https://thecoolgirls.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolgirlsinc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as Pastor Kenneth Young shares invaluable insights on staying unshakeable during uncertain times. Discover practical tips to maintain focus on your goals and what truly matters, even amidst life’s chaos. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that empowers you to rise above challenges and embrace resilience with faith and determination! Connect with Pastor Kenneth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkmichael/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week as we celebrate women's voices during the Podcasthon! Glow Up, Gyrl welcomes Kaela Chang and Jayla Head from Girl Talk, an inspiring Atlanta-based nonprofit. Discover how their peer-to-peer mentoring empowers girls to become confident leaders. Tune in to learn about their impactful programs and find out how you can help make a difference in your community! Connect with Girl Talk: Website: https://mygirltalk.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltalkinc/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as life coach Brooke DeBoer shares her inspiring journey and insights from her new book, "Living the FreeLife: A Step by Step Guide to Overcoming Bullying and Abuse and Living the Life of Your Dreams!" Dive into her personal experiences with bullying and discover powerful strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and heal from trauma, empowering you to embrace your dream life. Connect with Brooke: Website: https://thebrookedeboer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freebrooke/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as Danielle Hendon, founder of 4 Corners CFO, shares her insights on business financial strategies tailored for small business owners. With a decade of corporate experience, Danielle reveals how personalized financial analysis can transform your entrepreneurial journey, empowering you to enhance your livelihood and make a meaningful impact in your community. Tune in for expert tips! Connect with Danielle: Free Workbook for Glow Up, Gyrl Listeners: https://4cornerscfo.com/glowup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersCFO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4cornerscfo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hendon/ Website: https://4cornerscfo.com/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Life Coach Megan Bunnell on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as she shares her transformative strategies for women seeking to rewire their brains and master their emotions. Discover how Megan empowers women to embrace their inner voice and confidence, equipping them with practical tools to navigate life's highs and lows with joy and resilience. Tune in for an enlightening discussion celebrating the full spectrum of the human experience! Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.tantalumcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tantalumcoaching/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast featuring Giovanna Silvestre, the founder of Confused Girl in the City. This international activewear brand beautifully merges beauty and spirituality through unique healing crystals. In this conversation, Giovanna reflects on her remarkable journey from the entertainment industry to becoming a celebrated lifestyle and wellness influencer. She shares the lessons that have shaped her resilience and personal growth during life's most perplexing challenges. With her work highlighted in prestigious platforms such as NBC, Forbes, and LA Yoga, this episode promises to inspire and empower. Connect with Giovanna: Website: https://confusedgirlinthecity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confusedgirlla/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as we chat with Brian Hite, CEO of Brian Hite Global. Discover how this modern-day Renaissance man fuses stunt work with sports psychology to empower clients in unleashing their inner champions. Brian shares compelling stories and practical insights, inspiring us all to embrace the unknown and achieve greatness! Connect with Brian: Website: https://brianhiteglobal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_hite23/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this week’s episode of Glow Up, Gyrl as the vibrant content creator Anna Przy (prizz) shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With over 1.4 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, Anna's relatable humor and iconic catchphrases shine as she discusses leaving behind a stable career for a life of authenticity and joy, encouraging us all to embrace our true selves. Connect with Anna: Website: https://akprzy.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akprzy/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this inspiring episode of the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as transformational life and business coach Neena Perez reveals her powerful strategies for helping women shift their mindsets and monetize their passions. Discover Neena's personal journey, the significance of her faith, and how she empowers others to turn purpose into profits. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow with Neena! Connect with Neena: Website: https://neenaperez.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neenaperez/ Listen to Neena’s podcast, Straight Talk No Sugar Added: https://podopshost.com/straighttalknosugaradded  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as we welcome Ayo Haynes, a transformative Success and Open Adoption Coach. Ayo shares her journey of empowering single women to conquer their fears and embrace the path of adoption. As a trailblazer in open adoption, she guides listeners through every stage of the process, encouraging personal growth and challenging societal norms to help women create their dream families. Connect with Ayo: Website: https://openadoptionsuccess.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayo_haynes Check out the She’s Extraordinary Summit: https://shesextraordinary.com/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this week's Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as we welcome pioneering personality researcher and relationship expert Nechama Robinson, founder of The Couples Decoder. Discover how she transformed real-world observations into the groundbreaking Couples Decoder algorithm, merging her counseling expertise with innovative personality assessment. Dive into the fascinating world of relationship dynamics and learn how understanding your personality can revolutionize your daily interactions and compatibility! Connect with Nechama: Website: https://couplesdecoder.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couplesdecoderr/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for the first episode of Glow Up, Gyrl in the New Year, featuring True Crime Author Pepper Anne! Discover her inspiring journey to penning 'The Notorious Texas Swindler' as she shares her unique experiences collaborating with private investigators. Dive deep into the art of storytelling as Pepper aims to unveil hidden truths and offer diverse perspectives, empowering you to form your own opinions on intriguing tales. Connect with Pepper Anne: Website: https://www.instagram.com/pepperanneauthor/ Instagram: https://www.pepperanneauthor.com/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for the final Glow Up, Gyrl podcast episode of the year featuring Felicity Nicole, Life Coach and Best-Selling Author of 'Pieces of Me.' Discover how her brand, She Is You, is transforming the lives of midlife women through self-rediscovery and empowerment. Felicity shares insights on taking control of your healing journey and embracing faith for a life of purpose and fulfillment. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Connect with Felicity: Website: https://sheisyoumag.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicity_nicole_  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author Sabine Gedeon shares her insights on the transformative power of a growth mindset. Discover how Sabine has harnessed this advantage in her own life and learn practical strategies to cultivate a mindset that fosters continuous growth, success, and resilience. Tune in to unlock your potential and elevate your journey! Connect with Sabine: Website: https://sabinegedeon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinegedeon/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Melissa Harris, owner of WYSHBONE joins the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast. WYSHBONE was born out of Melissa’s passion for helping others thrive after major life events, focusing on transition and loss. Melissa is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Her specialty is working with individuals who have experienced a major life event (i.e. job loss, organization restructuring, divorce, death of a loved one) and contemplating where they are now and what to do next. Connect with Melissa: Website: https://www.wyshbonewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyshbone_wellness/ Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur, speaker, and coach, Rev. Jocelyn J. Jones joins the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast this week to discuss her journey to building a successful ministry. She founded Women in the Ministry, a community designed to help women launch ministries that change the world. Rev. Jocelyn is also the host of the Faith on the Journey podcast, where Feedspot selected her as one of the Top 20 Christian Emotional Healing Podcasts Connect with Rev. Jocelyn: Website: https://www.sisterstartyourministry.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynjjones/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Intuitive Business Coach Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell on this week's Glow Up, Gyrl podcast as she shares her transformative strategies for living life on FIRE! Discover how her unique coaching methods empower clients to achieve ultimate success filled with peace, joy, and fulfillment. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration to ignite your personal and professional growth! Connect with Lynita: Website: https://www.lynitamitchellblackwell.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynitamitchellblackwellesq/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode of the Glow Up, Gyrl podcast, we explore why painful periods should not be considered normal and the underlying causes. Head Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Will to Live, Isabella Thor joins the show as we uncover essential insights for both men and women, discussing effective solutions and lifestyle adjustments that can alleviate discomfort. Empower yourself with the knowledge to foster better menstrual health, and learn how to advocate for your body’s needs.  Connect with Isabella: Website: https://www.isabellathor.com/  Have a topic you’d like Kyra to cover or know someone she should interview? Send an email to hello@glowupgyrl.com! — Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl! Follow us @glowupgyrl for more updates! Visit glowupgyrl.com for more podcast episodes. Watch podcast episodes on our YouTube channel. Chat with us via email at hello@glowupgyrl.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices