19 episodes

Building a community for women to show up in their truest form and to inspire others through telling their story. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, changing careers, corporate life, knowing how to use your voice, setting clear boundaries, or learning how to be your best self, this podcast is for you. If you get inspired by other women who are authentic and living out their dreams, you are in the right place! It's simple...women supporting women through storytelling! You can follow along with more content and resources on instagram. @alysonholisticwellness

Coffee Chats with Inspiring Women Alyson Clayton

    • Education
    • 4.6 • 8 Ratings

Building a community for women to show up in their truest form and to inspire others through telling their story. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, changing careers, corporate life, knowing how to use your voice, setting clear boundaries, or learning how to be your best self, this podcast is for you. If you get inspired by other women who are authentic and living out their dreams, you are in the right place! It's simple...women supporting women through storytelling! You can follow along with more content and resources on instagram. @alysonholisticwellness

    Founder of EmbodiedVoice Coaching- Rush Dorsett

    Founder of EmbodiedVoice Coaching- Rush Dorsett

    Rush Dorsett is a Voice Coach, Singer, and Founder of EmbodiedVoice® Coaching where she supports creative leaders in awakening their authentic voice and tapping into empowered self-expression.  She holds a dual Master's Degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory, and is a Certified YogaVoice® teacher. She is also a certified Sound Healer. She is passionate about weaving voice and energy work together as tools for self-realization, and inspiring joy through vocal expression.  

    I am currently in Rush's Embodied Voice program and we talk about the aspects of her work. She is truly a joy to know and journey life with! Take a listen!

    Here is her website: https://rushdorsett.com/ 

    • 30 min
    Pamela Penrose: Entrepreneur sharing her journey!

    Pamela Penrose: Entrepreneur sharing her journey!

    Hey Podcast Friends, I am thrilled for you to listen to this episode with Pamela Penrose. She bravely shares her journey to finding her passion! Pamela is an Entrepreneur who took major risks in her life to find her true purpose and alignment. 

    She is currently wrapping up graduate school to begin her journey as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She owns her own business, Penrose Creative Healing, where she coaches others, and has become a certified astrologer. She  facilitates a group and community for divorced women called A League of Divorced Women. Pamela  hosts a podcast called, A League of Divorced Women, where she interviews divorced women about their stories of resiliency and strength.  

    I enjoyed my conversation with Pamela and I hope you do too!

    Pamela's Resources:
    Instagram: @penrosecreativehealing
    Website for Therapy: http://www.birchtherapypllc.com/about-pamela 

    • 37 min
    CEO & Founder of Empower All Inc.: Valencia Hicks Harris shares her story to Entrepreneurship

    CEO & Founder of Empower All Inc.: Valencia Hicks Harris shares her story to Entrepreneurship

    Valencia Harris is the President & Founder of Empower All, Inc. She is an educator that has taught both elementary and STEM education for over 12 years. Harris is a third-year doctoral student studying Educational Equity at North Carolina State University. Her educational and career experiences have fueled her drive to diversify the teacher pipeline, push culturally relevant pedagogy as standard, increase the presence of students of color in STEM, and create an equitable education for all students. 

    Valencia shares her story of bringing passion, education (STEM), inclusion, and mental health together to create a place for all children to be fully human! She desires to integrate these critical aspects of life to create equitable education for all. We discuss her early resistance to becoming a teacher, her experience as a black woman in the school system, her experience owning a non-profit, and her encouragement to other women who struggle with infertility. 

    We cover all the things! Take a listen my friends; it's a good one!

    Details:
    https://www.empower-allinc.org/about/team 
    Instagram Handle: @empower_all_inc 

    • 32 min
    Blair Watson, Physical Therapist: Her Journey to Open her Own Practice!

    Blair Watson, Physical Therapist: Her Journey to Open her Own Practice!

    My dear friend Blair Watson and I chat about her story and all things Physical Therapy. She opened her own practice 6 months ago and she shares the joy and learnings of the experience. Blair is the kindest, most compassionate woman I know and I am honored to have her as a guest! She brings light & love to all she encounters and I am so thrilled for all of you to meet her.  

    Website: https://www.blairwatsonpt.com/
    Instagram: blairwatson_pt

    • 31 min
    CEO & Founder of Black-ology Coffee Company: Lori Jones

    CEO & Founder of Black-ology Coffee Company: Lori Jones

    Check out my amazing conversation with Lori Jones, the CEO & Founder of Black-ology Coffee Company. She shares her journey through entrepreneurship and the importance of having a great community to support you! Lori is an incredible mother, business owner, and community member who is impacting the Southeast Raleigh community in big ways! Check out her company and information below.


    Website:
    https://www.black-ology.org/ 

    Instagram:
    @blackologycoffeecompany

    • 23 min
    CEO & Co-Founder of Momentum: Jessica Mitsch Homes

    CEO & Co-Founder of Momentum: Jessica Mitsch Homes

    Hello Friends! I chat with Jessica about entrepreneurship, the importance of intention, the pandemic, and the good and hard parts of owning your own business. We keep it real in our conversation! Jessica is such an inspiration and I believe in her company and what services they provide to this community! If you are local in Raleigh, you should check out Momentum. Details are below!

    Websites:
    https://www.momentumlearn.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/school/momentum/

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

KTH_919 ,

Authentic & encouraging!

Alyson has a gift of building community and her intentionality with curating these podcast conversations is such a blessing to her audience! I feel like I have a new friend after each conversation, and can’t help but feel encouraged and inspired after listening to each episode! Do yourself a favor and tune in, and share with a friend who may also need a fresh dose of inspo!

Podcast Ep.306 ,

SO INSPIRING!

I loved listening to the Black-ology Coffee Company interview with Lori Jones. Alyson always steers the conversations with her guests to be so inspiring for every listener. I think every listener can get at least one key takeaway after listening to an episode. I am so happy I stumbled across it!

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