Powerful Ladies® Podcast

Kara Duffy : Powerful Ladies
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Since 2019 Kara Duffy’s Powerful Ladies Podcast spotlights inspiring women forging their own paths, shattering expectations, and redefining what it truly means to be powerful. From bold entrepreneurs and creatives to trailblazers making an impact, these conversations celebrate ambition, resilience, and everyday women embracing unapologetic authenticity to live their version of A Ridiculous & Extraordinary Life™.  New episodes every Wednesday. Join the movement @powerfulladies.

  1. Oct 28

    Protecting Your Skin & Finding Beauty Beyond Trends | Michelle Doan | Founder of Emani Vegan Cosmetics

    What if healthier skin starts with simplifying your routine, understanding your body, and finding peace within yourself? Michelle Doan, founder of Emani Vegan Cosmetics, joins Kara Duffy to explore the science behind skincare, the pressure to look a certain way, and how to make choices that support your skin through every stage of life. Together, they discuss what vegan and Korean skincare really mean, how to evaluate ingredients, why Michelle believes in skin longevity over quick fixes, and how hormonal changes can reshape our skincare needs. Michelle also shares her journey from leaving Vietnam as a refugee to building a self-funded beauty business, the lessons hardship has taught her, and why slowing down, living in alignment, and finding your own version of beauty matter more than following every trend. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @emanicosmeticsWEBSITE: emani.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-doan-emani/ TIKTOK: @emanivegan 00:00 Meet Michelle Doan & Emani Vegan Cosmetics 01:30 Clean Korean Beauty, Vegan Skincare & Sensitive Skin 02:45 The Three P’s of Skincare 05:30 Redefining Beauty, Aging & Feeling Enough 07:40 From Vietnam to California: Michelle’s Journey 08:45 Living with Cystic Acne & Finding a Purpose 10:45 Skincare Through Hormonal Changes & Menopause 12:40 Beauty Standards, Fragrance & Everyday Toxins 15:30 Finding Your Zen Garden & Inner Peace 17:30 Skin Microbiomes, Sleep & Simplifying Your Routine 20:45 Skin Academy, Consumer Education & Ingredient Trends 21:45 Vegan Skincare, Science & Skin Longevity 23:40 The Challenges of Building a Beauty Business 24:40 Passion, Conviction & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship 26:30 Why Michelle Believes Skincare Should Be Simple 27:45 Turning Hardship into Opportunity & Breaking Patterns 30:00 Morning Rituals, Mindset & Finding Stillness 31:30 Returning to Vietnam & Reconnecting with Her Roots 33:40 Immigration, Courage & Our Shared Humanity 36:00 Diversity, Community & Entrepreneurship in Orange County 37:40 Entrepreneur Organization & Supporting Women in Business 39:00 Emani’s Mission, Shopping Direct & Closing Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Oct 21

    Why Women's Health Needs Better Answers & Smarter Technology | Madge Rumman | Co-Founder & CEO of Blair Health

    What if women no longer had to fight for answers about their own health? Madge Rumman, co-founder and CEO of Blair Health, joins Kara Duffy to discuss the urgent need for better women's healthcare and how technology can help close the gap between primary care and specialist knowledge. Together, they explore the often-misunderstood symptoms of perimenopause, why women are too frequently dismissed by healthcare providers, and how access to information and validation can transform the patient experience. Madge also shares her journey from leading product and operations at successful tech companies to building a healthcare platform designed to make specialist-level care more accessible. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madgerumman/ WEBSITE: https://blairhealth.com/ INSTA: @blair_health 00:00 — Introducing Madge Rumman & Blair Health 01:00 — Closing the Specialist Gap in Women's Health 02:00 — How Blair Health Connects Patients & Providers 04:00 — Why Women Are Still Fighting for Healthcare Answers 05:00 — Understanding Perimenopause & Getting Validated 07:00 — Technology, Women's Health & Democratizing Information 08:00 — The Growing Need for Menopause Specialists 10:00 — Childhood Dreams & Becoming an Entrepreneur 12:00 — Building Tech Products in the Age of AI 14:00 — Why Customer Feedback Beats Perfection 16:00 — What Makes a Business Attractive to Buyers? 17:00 — Lessons from the PayBright Acquisition 18:00 — Scaling Through Acquisitions & Market Opportunities 20:00 — The Emotional Side of Selling a Business 22:00 — Growing as a CEO & Building a Leadership Team 24:00 — Navigating Fundraising as a Founder 26:00 — Finding the Right Investor & Refining the Pitch 28:00 — Female Founders & The Funding Gap 29:00 — Why She Named Her Company Blair Health 30:00 — Perimenopause Myths & Misdiagnosis 32:00 — The Impact of Midlife Health on Women's Careers 33:00 — Commonly Overlooked Perimenopause Symptoms 34:00 — Protecting Patient Privacy & Sensitive Health Data 36:00 — Why Accessible Women's Healthcare Benefits Everyone 37:00 — Where to Find Blair Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Oct 14

    The Power of Self-Advocacy, Career Growth & Negotiating Your Worth | Kelly Mooney | Author, CEO & Founder of Equipt Women

    What if the next step in your career isn't working harder, but learning how to own your power? Kelly Mooney, a three-time author, entrepreneur, public company board director, and founder of Equipt Women, joins Kara Duffy to unpack why so many women struggle to advocate for themselves, get recognized for their contributions, and step into leadership. Drawing on her journey from intern to CEO and scaling a digital agency before selling it to IBM, Kelly shares practical strategies for negotiating your worth, building influential relationships, and asking for the opportunities you deserve. They also explore the invisible rules holding women back, the importance of sponsorship, and how to build a business that grows without losing focus. It's a conversation packed with actionable advice for creating a career, & a life, that reflects your values, your ambition, and your power. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: http://equiptwomen.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmooney/ INSTAGRAM: pkmooney 00:00 Introducing Kelly Mooney 01:15 Discovering a Lifelong Mission of Women's Empowerment 03:00 Why Women Struggle to Recognize Their Power 05:30 Power, Leadership & Learning to Listen 09:30 Setting Boundaries & Simplifying Your Business 14:30 From Intern to CEO: Kelly's Agency Journey 16:30 The Strategies Behind Scaling a Digital Agency 21:30 Measuring Impact & Building Long-Term Client Relationships 24:00 Self-Advocacy: Making Your Contributions Visible 26:30 Why Sponsorship Matters for Career Advancement 29:30 Equipping Women to Become the Next Generation of Leaders 32:30 Interview Skills, Networking & Finding Your Next Job 36:30 The Inspiration Behind *Up* 40:30 Caregiving, Economic Barriers & Access to Opportunity 45:30 Living Your Values & Managing Your Time Intentionally 48:30 Taking Control of Your Financial Life 49:30 Where to Find *Up* & Equipped Women 50:30 Kelly's Goal to Impact One Million Women's Careers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Oct 7

    Your Success Shouldn’t Cost Your Health | Dr. Mini Rattu | Psychologist & Executive Wellness Coach

    What if looking successful on the outside is actually masking burnout, disconnection, and overwhelm on the inside? Dr. Mini Rattu, psychologist, executive wellness coach, and nervous system expert, joins Kara Duffy to explore why so many high-achieving women are functioning at a high level while feeling depleted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Together they dive into nervous system regulation, “high-functioning freeze,” the invisible mental load women carry, and why state precedes strategy. Dr. Mini shares how understanding our patterns, listening to our bodies, and building self-trust can help us move from survival-driven success toward sustainable performance, confidence, and leadership. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mini_kaur/ WEBSITE: drmini.co LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrattu/ YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@drminikaurrattu FACEBOOK: https://m.youtube.com/@drminikaurrattu 00:00 — Meet Dr. Mini Rattu 01:00 — Psychology, Yoga & Nervous System Regulation 03:00 — Bringing Yoga Into Healthcare 05:00 — Burnout & Organizational Stress 06:00 — When “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough 08:00 — Meeting Your Nervous System Where It’s At 09:00 — High-Functioning Freeze 11:00 — Why Women Normalize Anxiety & Stress 13:00 — Recognizing Your Body’s Early Warning Signals 15:00 — Over-Functioning, People-Pleasing & Stress 16:00 — Why State Precedes Strategy 18:00 — How Dr. Mini Found Her Path 20:00 — Perfectionism, Self-Sacrifice & Boundaries 22:00 — Can We Have Ambition Without Burnout? 23:00 — The Invisible Load Women Carry 26:00 — Inside the Unstuck Program 29:00 — Self-Trust & Getting Out of the Cycle of “More” 31:00 — Growth Edges Can Feel Like Anxiety 33:00 — Practicing What You Teach 34:00 — Movement, Mindfulness & Bodybuilding 35:00 — Rest, Recovery & Rethinking Your Calendar 37:00 — Stop Apologizing for Having Needs 39:00 — Sustainable Success Without Self-Abandonment 40:00 — Where to Find Dr. Mini Rattu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Sep 30

    The Freedom to Pivot & Letting Go of Achievement | Becca Pearce | Author & Leadership Coach

    What if success had less to do with what you achieve and more to do with how you feel about your life? Author and leadership coach Becca Pearce joins Kara Duffy to explore what it means to redefine success, let go of external expectations, and create a life that reflects what truly matters. After losing her job publicly and facing a brain tumor diagnosis, Becca began questioning everything she once believed about achievement, money, and career. Together, they explore the power of choosing yourself, identifying your values, and recognizing that you don't have to sacrifice your happiness or relationships to build a meaningful life. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: morebeccapearce.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapearce/ 00:00 Introduction to Becca Pearce  01:30 Redefining Success  02:40 You Don't Have to Achieve to Be Loved  04:00 The Cost of Career Ambition  05:40 Finding Fulfillment Outside of Work  07:40 Financial Freedom and Living Below Your Means  11:50 Losing a Job, Facing a Brain Tumor & Changing Priorities  14:40 Resisting the Pull of Corporate Success  15:50 Turning Life Lessons Into a Book  18:00 Logic, Emotion & Finding Your Zone of Genius  21:40 Why People Are Ready for Change  24:00 Choosing Yourself and Making Time for What Matters  26:30 The Power of Challenging Someone's Perspective  27:30 Teaching the Next Generation to Choose Themselves  30:50 Letting Go of Fear and Limiting Beliefs  32:00 Identifying Transferable Skills & Creating New Opportunities  33:30 Letting Go of Unnecessary Responsibilities  34:00 Speaking, Coaching & Redefining Success  35:20 Defining Your Values and Your Own Version of Success  37:20 Becca's Values Exercise  39:30 Delegation, Commitment & Valuing Your Time  41:20 Where to Find Becca Pearce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Sep 23

    Show Up, Share Your Story & Build the Network You Want | Michelle Glogovac | Podcast Matchmaker, Author & PR Expert

    What if sharing your story and knowledge could change someone’s life and create opportunities you never expected? Podcast Matchmaker, author, and PR expert Michelle Glogovac joins Kara Duffy to talk about thought leadership, networking, visibility, and why women need to stop waiting for permission to share what they know. Together, they explore how to balance multiple passions and projects, why “true balance” doesn’t really exist, how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed, and why showing up, even in small ways, can create meaningful change. Michelle also shares her journey from aviation and selling jet fuel to podcasting and PR, the power of building genuine relationships, and why every podcast appearance is an opportunity to create more content, connections, and impact. -------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT OUR GUEST: INSTA: @michelleglogovac   WEBSITE: https://themlgcollective.com TIKTOK: @thepodcastmatchmaker YOUTUBE: @thepodcastmatchmaker LINKEDIN: Michelle Glogovac SUBSTACK: @thepodcastmatchmaker The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Meet Michelle Glogovac 01:00 — Why Three Podcasts? 04:00 — Finding Balance in a Complicated World 09:00 — Why Women Need to Embrace Thought Leadership 13:00 — Shiny Objects, Goals & Finishing What You Start 18:00 — From Law to Aviation to PR & Podcasting 25:00 — Women, Health & Advocating for Yourself 30:00 — The Power of Networking & Building Community 35:00 — How to Maximize Every Podcast Appearance 37:00 — Sharing Your Story Can Change Someone’s Life 38:00 — Motherhood, Hope & the Next Generation 42:00 — Michelle’s Ask: Pay Attention & Show Up 43:00 — What’s Next for Michelle 44:00 — Who Is the Right Client for Michelle? 45:00 — Where to Find Michelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Sep 16

    Chocolate, Intuition & the Courage to Follow Your Own Path | Katrina Markoff | Chocolatier, Entrepreneur & Alchemist

    What if trusting your intuition could change the way you build your business and your life? Chocolatier, entrepreneur, and alchemist Katrina Markoff joins Kara Duffy to explore the intersection of science, spirituality, sensory experience, and the power of following your inner knowing. Together, they talk about the courage to trust yourself, why so many of us give other people’s opinions too much authority, and how reconnecting with the wisdom of the body can help us make clearer decisions. Katrina shares her journey from studying chemistry and attending Le Cordon Bleu to creating a chocolate company rooted in biodynamic cacao, regenerative agriculture, neuroscience, and ritual. They also dive into abundance versus scarcity, knowing when it’s time to let go, the unexpected people who can open doors for us, and why sometimes the path forward begins with simply remembering who you already are. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @katrina.markoff   WEBSITE: violetflamechocolate.com INSTA: @violetflamechocolate 00:00 — Engineer Jordan’s Special Treat 01:00 — Meet Katrina Markoff 03:00 — The Science & Magic of Chocolate 05:00 — Where Courage Comes From 07:00 — Remembering Who You Were as a Kid 11:00 — Creating From Purpose, Not Awards 13:00 — The Wisdom of the Body 15:00 — Practicing Intuition in Everyday Life 17:00 — Knowing When It’s Time to Move On 19:00 — The Power of Chocolate Rituals 21:00 — Reclaiming Pleasure & Sensory Experience 23:00 — The Magic of Movement & New Places 26:00 — Motherhood, Travel & Following Your Nudges 28:00 — Biodynamic Cacao & Regenerative Agriculture 32:00 — Neuroscience, Sensory Perception & Presence 35:00 — Breaking Free From Fear-Based Systems 37:00 — Abundance vs. Scarcity 39:00 — Vulnerability, Community & Letting People Help 41:00 — The Unexpected People Who Open Doors 44:00 — Where to Find Katrina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Sep 9

    Becoming a Mom by Choice, IVF, & Redefining What “Having It All” Means | Kara Duffy | Entrepreneur, Business Coach, & Host of Powerful Ladies

    What happens when the life you imagined for yourself doesn’t happen on the timeline, or in the order you expected? In this deeply personal episode of Powerful Ladies, Kara Duffy sits down with her dear friend and past guest Aleks Lason to talk about becoming a mom by choice, navigating a two-year IVF journey, and building a new chapter of her life without putting her ambition on hold. Kara opens up about why she kept her IVF journey private, the emotional and physical realities of multiple rounds of egg retrievals and embryo transfers, and the moment she had to grieve the family she thought she would have. She shares how choosing herself ultimately created more freedom—not just in motherhood, but in her businesses and her life. Six months into motherhood, Kara also gets candid about pregnancy, an emergency C-section, the realities of postpartum recovery, choosing a birth partner, building systems around a newborn, and learning when to let the plan change. Together, Kara and Aleks explore what it means to build a life that makes room for motherhood, entrepreneurship, creativity, friendship, and joy—without believing you have to compromise one for another. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @kara_duffy   WEBSITE: karaduffy.com 00:00 — Kara Has a Baby?! 01:00 — Becoming a Mom by Choice 03:00 — Why Kara Kept Her IVF Journey Private 05:00 — Choosing Motherhood Without Waiting for a Partner 08:00 — What the IVF Process Actually Looks Like 12:00 — Three Egg Retrievals, Two Embryo Transfers & the Emotional Toll 15:00 — Grieving the Family She Thought She’d Have 17:00 — When an Embryo Transfer Goes Wrong 22:00 — The Anxiety of IVF & “I’ll Believe It When I See It” 25:00 — Hearing Kaia’s Heartbeat 27:00 — Planning for Motherhood When You Can’t Plan Everything 30:00 — Pregnancy Changed Everything at Work 32:00 — Treating Motherhood Like a Project 34:00 — The Emergency C-Section 36:00 — The Scariest Experience of Kara’s Life 39:00 — Five Seconds With Her Baby 42:00 — Writing SOPs for Birth 44:00 — Choosing Andrew as Her Birth Partner 48:00 — How Kara Chose a Sperm Donor 51:00 — Getting Kaia a Passport at Three Months 52:00 — The Schedule Gene 55:00 — Is Raising a Baby Like Running a Business? 57:00 — Building a Life Without Expanded Resources 59:00 — “I Love Being a Mom, 1,000 Out of 10” 01:00:00 — Pumping, Mastitis & Learning to Trust Her Body 01:03:00 — “I Became a Mom to Be a Mom” 01:05:00 — What’s Next for Kara 01:06:00 — The Substack, Motherhood & Redefining “Less but Better” 01:13:00 — Naming Kaia-Roux 01:15:00 — Motherhood, Empathy & Letting Your Child Be Their Own Person 01:18:00 — Gratitude, Miracles & the Next Chapter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Since 2019 Kara Duffy’s Powerful Ladies Podcast spotlights inspiring women forging their own paths, shattering expectations, and redefining what it truly means to be powerful. From bold entrepreneurs and creatives to trailblazers making an impact, these conversations celebrate ambition, resilience, and everyday women embracing unapologetic authenticity to live their version of A Ridiculous & Extraordinary Life™.  New episodes every Wednesday. Join the movement @powerfulladies.

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  • Creator
    Kara Duffy : Powerful Ladies
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    388
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved Powerful Ladies LLC.
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