Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari

Episode 102: Dylan Jahraus

Being a military spouse comes with a unique set of challenges... and opportunities if you are willing to be creative. Dylan Jahraus went from being a super career-driven woman working with some of the top names in fashion, to looking for a job and doing side hustles to make ends meet when her military husband was moved to another city. She ended up posting one of the craft items she made for their wedding on Etsy... and not only did it sell, she started getting multiple requests to purchase similar items. Fast forward... she has created a profitable Etsy shop with over $1 million profit within 6.5 years and now teaches others how to do the same. The grit and tenacity that I love so much is evident in her story, and she offers great insight in this podcast for anyone wanting to create their own e-commerce venture.

Episode 101: Doris Jackson-Shazier

Imagine sitting outside an abortion clinic as a confused and terrified teenage girl, and the transformative experience to watch that child walk across the stage during graduation at the same age when you contemplated their very existence. As the world celebrates the cherished bond between mothers and daughters, author Doris Jackson Shazier promotes her inspiring new book, ""Raising Justice: Lessons learned from Motherhood”. Through heartfelt storytelling, biblical wisdom, and practical advice, this non-fiction masterpiece weaves together personal anecdotes, poignant reflections, and timeless truths to illuminate the path toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Doris Jackson Shazier is a distinguished Leadership  Coach, People Management Consultant, Author and accomplished leader with over two decades of dedicated experience in fostering organizational growth, transformation, and excellence. Renowned for her strategic acumen and collaborative leadership approach, Doris has consistently delivered tangible results for clients across diverse industries.  Her coaching is specialized in parenting, life, executive and neuro-linguistic programming.

Episode 100: Susannah Stokes

Imagine thinking you were on your destined path, and dutifully following in the footsteps of your family, and then suddenly realizing that nothing felt right... it almost felt totally wrong. This was the experience of Susannah Stokes. After graduating from the prestigious Naval Academy and then serving in two combat tours in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Officer, Susannah experienced a spiritual awakening that changed her life forever. Since then, she’s dedicated her life as an Energy Priestess and Embodied Consciousness Guide. Now she serves dozens of people in 1:1 and group ceremonies, guiding them in their own spiritual awakening process. 

Episode 99: Teresa Vozza

If there is one topic I can relate to it is BURNOUT! For example, yesterday with only two hours of sleep (trying to prep for new client), I drove 2 hours each way and worked 14 hours onsite. Clearly that kind of insanity is not sustainable, but when do we finally say ENOUGH!
My podcast guest, Teresa Vozza, wasn't given that choice as she was wheeled out of a meeting on a stretcher in front of her CEO and co-workers. She HAD to slow down. Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former CHRO at Allianz Partners. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership.

Episode 98: Tabatha Thorell

Tabatha Thorell spends her life devoted to teaching and inspiring others....as a mother of 5, devoted wife, real estate investor, co-author, speaker and mentor, she finds fulfillment in helping others to achieve their dreams. With a career spanning 16 years, she began as a fitness coach, earning a reputation for motivation and persistence. Alongside her high school sweetheart, Tabatha has built a successful real estate investment company over nearly two decades. Learn from her journey and what she recommends to others who want to build legacy wealth.

Episode 97: Lindsey Chrismon

When I say tenacity, grit and trailblazer, who do you think of? For me it is Lindsey Chrisman! Lindsey Crismon is a 2014 West Point graduate, the first female in US Army history to pilot the AH-6 Little Bird in Special Operations, a student at Harvard Business School and is the co-founder and CEO of MyHome, an AI-driven marketplace that coordinates and predicts home maintenance tasks for homeowners. Before her senior year at the United States Military Academy at West Point she was named Brigade Commander and First Captain of the United States Corps of Cadets for the 2013-2014 academic year; only the fourth female to hold this position in the history of the academy. In addition to being First Captain, she was the captain of the Women’s Track and Field team where she completed in the heptathlon, pentathlon and the 400m intermediate hurdles.
Overachiever much???!!! I seriously am such a fan of Lindsey's, and while she has already proven herself to be a powerhouse in so many ways, I believe that she is just getting started. I am so excited to share this episode with you!

Episode 96: Anika Jackson

I am excited to share an episode about one of my favorite topics... branding!!! And my guest, Anika Jackson, is absolutely brilliant in sharing her advice and insight to help you build not only your professional brand, but your personal one as well.
Anika Jackson is a senior communications and marketing professional with over 25 years of experience working with diverse brands and clients to build local and global interest and create meaningful, synergistic relationships between brands and consumers. 
Anika produces and hosts the Your Brand Amplified® podcast, a Listen Notes top 0.5% podcast. In addition, she is a graduate level professor at USC Annenberg and co-producer and co-host of the USC MediaSCape speaker series and podcast. 
Separately, she is VP of PR at Full Capacity Marketing and president of the ISF women’s expo and a board member for the International Soccer Festival. Ms. Jackson is a bestselling Amazon author in the women’s anthology, Business on Purpose Vol. 2. Join us for this incredible podcast that will surely impact your perspective about branding.

Episode 95: Michelle Merritt

Our careers are an enormous part of our lives.... and the right career doesn't just provide a paycheck and benefits. In many cases, it can give us a sense of purpose, financial stability, an extensive network of colleagues, and personal fulfillment. So ensuring you are on the right path and getting the job that aligns with your goals is essential. My podcast guest, Michelle Merritt, who draws on her 20-year corporate career as a Fortune 500 recruiter, corporate culture executive, and Chamber of Commerce leader to provide a wealth of experience for her clients. Today, she guides executive leaders through the end-to-end job search process, from resume writing to negotiating offers. As a sought-after speaker and trainer, Michelle is a trusted source for leading-edge trends affecting senior-level job seekers and board candidates. Adding to her expertise, she recently completed the Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) program, the industry gold standard certification. Join us for an insightful discussion that can help you or someone you know to develop a career strategy.

Episode 94: Georgia Lininger

I have learned over the years that the best entrepreneurs are the ones who seek to solve a problem, and have the passion and tenacity to see it through. Georgia Lininger combined her passion for writing with her passion for sustainability to solve a major had she had in her industry. Georgia is the founder and editor-in-chief of Salus Publishing LLC, a book publishing house focused on publishing high quality books by diverse authors and illustrators in a variety of genres as sustainably as possible. Salus' books, shipping and promotional materials are printed on 100% recycled or tree-free papers. 

Episode 93: Nicole Langevin

As we quickly approach the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, who better to interview than gymnastics guru, Nicole Langevin. Nicole was able to parlay her lifelong passion for gymnastics into a dynamic and renowned business. Nicole Langevin has pioneered the gymnastics industry by developing businesses that employ former Olympians, World Team Members to help train the next generation. She is also a podcast host, highly rated gymnastics judge, Olympic Choreographer, and international clinician and speaker. Join us as we dive into the world of competitive gymnastics to better understand the athletes and the dedication it takes to reach the top.