60 Minutes With A Woman

60 Minutes With A Woman

Welcome to 60 Minutes With a Woman, hosted by Sara Khliss.  A podcast celebrating inspiring, driven, and empowered women. Each week, I lead authentic conversations that uncover insights, lessons, and inspiration from women of all walks of life, helping listeners learn, grow, and connect through real stories. In every episode, incredible women share their personal journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the successes they’ve achieved, offering wisdom and encouragement for anyone navigating their own path. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or iTunes to hear these stories. Join our community of strong women, connect with guests, share your favorite episodes, and help build a supportive network of empowerment. Together, we inspire, uplift, and grow.

  1. The Truth About Menopause, Hormones & Women’s Health Nobody Talks About With Board-Certified OB-GYN  Sarah Berg

    5D AGO

    The Truth About Menopause, Hormones & Women’s Health Nobody Talks About With Board-Certified OB-GYN Sarah Berg

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Dr. Sarah Berg, a board-certified OB-GYN and menopause specialist, to explore the truth about women’s health across every stage of life. Dr. Sarah’s work is redefining how women understand their bodies, from reproductive health to perimenopause and menopause. With a strong focus on education and prevention, she empowers women to take control of their health, ask better questions, and make informed decisions in a system that hasn’t always been designed for them. Through science, experience, and a passion for advocacy, she is helping women move from confusion to clarity when it comes to hormones, fertility, and long-term wellness. Meet Dr. Sarah Berg Her journey into women’s health and what led her to specialize in menopause care. Understanding Hormones & Menopause Breaking down perimenopause, estrogen decline, and what women should expect across different stages. Misconceptions What women often misunderstand about their bodies, and the truth about hormones. The Gaps in Women’s Healthcare Why research has historically overlooked women and how that impacts care today. Prevention & Taking Control of Your Health How women can approach risk, prevention, and long-term wellness in today’s world. Learn more about her work and educational resources: https://www.selfority.com/https://www.selfority.com/ Catch past episodes of 60 Minutes With a Woman and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more inspiring conversations. Support the show by sharing this episode and leaving a review. Connect with Dr. Sarah Berg https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-berg-selfority/ Connect with the Show Support the show

    1h 11m
  2. What Money Can’t Buy, Doing What You Love and Finding Faith Again :The Unexpected Story of Ann Lopez

    APR 2

    What Money Can’t Buy, Doing What You Love and Finding Faith Again :The Unexpected Story of Ann Lopez

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Ann Lopez, founder and CEO of Studio 790, a Miami-based, women-led interior design firm that has grown into a multi seven figure company. Ann’s journey is a powerful story of reinvention. After leaving a successful corporate career in Chicago, she started over in Florida at 38, building her business from her dining room table without a design degree or MBA. Through creativity, faith, and resilience, she transformed her vision into a thriving firm working on high profile projects, including the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Today, Ann is not only a recognized leader in her industry, featured in Architectural Digest and HGTV Magazine, but also a mentor and speaker, empowering women to embrace bold new beginnings and redefine success on their own terms. Episode Highlights Meet Ann Lopez Her journey from corporate America to building a multi seven figure interior design firm from scratch. Reinvention and Starting Over at 38 What it really takes to leave behind a “perfect life” and step into the unknown. Building Without Permission How Ann entered a new industry without formal credentials and created her own path. Faith, Resilience and Identity The role faith played in grounding her through uncertainty, growth, and pressure. A Message for Women Ready for More Ann shares her perspective on courage, self trust, and creating a life aligned with your true purpose. Connect with Ann Studio 790  https://www.studio790.com/ Contact Ann for speaking engagement: studio790@wanderpr.com Connect with the Show Catch past episodes of 60 Minutes With a Woman and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more inspiring conversations. Support the show

    1h 7m
  3. Emotional Intelligence is The Key to Aligned Success with Nurhan Ora

    MAR 19

    Emotional Intelligence is The Key to Aligned Success with Nurhan Ora

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Nurhan Ora, transformational life coach and certified hypnotherapist, whose work helps high achievers move from overthinking and self-doubt into clarity. With over a decade of experience across international corporate industries, Nurhan has worked with CEOs, athletes, and leaders around the world. Drawing from neuroscience, subconscious reprogramming, and nervous system regulation, she helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and step into self-trust and authentic success. Nurhan’s journey spans multiple countries and industries, from global organizations like UNICEF and L’Oréal to building her own practice focused on identity-level transformation. Her approach blends deep emotional awareness with practical tools, guiding high performers to reconnect with themselves while continuing to pursue ambitious goals. Episode Highlights Meet Nurhan Ora Her journey from international corporate environments to becoming a transformational coach and hypnotherapist. Overthinking, Self-Doubt & High Achievement Why high performers often struggle internally despite external success. Identity-Level Rewiring What it means to shift beliefs at the core level and how it transforms behavior and results. Burnout & Misalignment Understanding the deeper causes of burnout beyond workload. Trauma & Overachievement Exploring the connection between past experiences and the drive to succeed. Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI Why human connection, presence, and self-trust are becoming essential skills. A Message for High Achievers Nurhan shares her perspective on building success without losing yourself along the way. Connect with Nurhan 🌐 Website:Nurhan Ora nurhan@nurhanora.com https://nurhanora.com Connect with the Show Catch past episodes of 60 Minutes With a Woman and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more inspiring conversations. Support the Show If this conversation resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with someone who might need to hear it. Support the show

    1h 7m
  4. The Real Reason You Can’t Meditate: Your Nervous System Is in Survival Mode. With Saloni Hemnani

    MAR 5

    The Real Reason You Can’t Meditate: Your Nervous System Is in Survival Mode. With Saloni Hemnani

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Saloni, Emotional Resilience Coach and founder of Internal Rhythm, whose work helps women move from survival mode to clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. Saloni’s journey blends decades of experience in wellness, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. After opening one of the first yoga studios in Hong Kong in 2001, she devoted her work to helping women reconnect with their inner rhythm through meditation, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. Her mission is to help women transform emotional overwhelm into strength and live with greater alignment, resilience, and self-trust. Through her coaching programs, Saloni guides women to understand their emotional triggers, regulate their nervous system, and break free from patterns that keep them stuck in survival mode. Her approach combines practical tools with deep emotional awareness, helping women create lasting change in how they think, feel, and communicate. Episode Highlights Meet Saloni Her journey from entrepreneur and yoga studio founder in Hong Kong to Emotional Resilience Coach. From Survival Mode to Alignment Understanding what living in survival mode looks like and how women can begin shifting toward emotional balance. Emotional Triggers & Communication How recognizing emotional triggers can transform the way we communicate and relate to others. Tools for Emotional Regulation Practical practices including meditation, breathwork, and nervous system tools to build resilience. A Message for Women Saloni shares her powerful reminder about trusting your inner rhythm and turning emotions into strength. Connect with Saloni 🌐 Website: Internal Rhythm 📱 Instagram: @internalrhythm / @saloni Connect with the Show Catch past episodes of 60 Minutes With a Woman and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more inspiring conversations. Support the show If this conversation resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with a woman who might need to hear it. Support the show

    1h 15m
  5. Is Now a Bad Time to Buy? Building Wealth Through Homeownership with Mortgage Lender Laura Moritz

    FEB 27

    Is Now a Bad Time to Buy? Building Wealth Through Homeownership with Mortgage Lender Laura Moritz

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Laura Moritz, Senior Loan Originator at Classic Mortgage, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry who has built a $500 million career over 35+ years while raising children as a single mother. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, Laura has helped hundreds of families navigate traditional and reverse mortgages with clarity and confidence. Known for her philosophy of collaboration over competition, she combines financial expertise with heart-centered leadership, empowering women to build security, wealth, and independence through homeownership. In this grounded and empowering conversation, Laura shares her personal journey, practical strategies for first-time buyers, and the emotional realities women face when it comes to money. Episode Highlights 1️⃣ Before the Millions: The Girl Behind the Mortgage Mogul Laura opens up about her childhood, growing up in a real estate family, and the early experiences that shaped her relationship with money, independence, and leadership.  2️⃣ Building a $500M Career as a Single Mom A candid conversation about navigating 36 years in banking while raising children on her own. Laura shares the mindset shifts, resilience, and defining moments that shaped her philosophy of collaboration over competition. 3️⃣ The Emotional Side of Money & Homeownership From confidence gaps to fear-based thinking, Laura discusses the most common emotional barriers women face around finances. She breaks down misconceptions about credit scores, buying “at the wrong time,” and what truly determines readiness to own a home. 4️⃣ The Homeownership Blueprint Laura walks us through the core pillars every buyer needs to understand, from credit and down payments to overlooked funding sources and income-producing properties. She shares real-life examples, including how one teacher making $80K purchased a 3-unit building and lived rent-free. 5️⃣ Wealth, Independence & A Message to Women With nearly half of Americans holding $500 or less in savings, Laura shares practical lifestyle tweaks, financial strategies, and the first step for anyone feeling overwhelmed.  Connect with Laura zillow link:https://www.zillow.com/lender-profile/lmoritz5/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/merrimanmoritz/ Article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/laura-moritz-on-building-a-500-million-mortgage-career-empowering-seniors-and-the-power-of-5771c3bee0a5 Support the show

    1h 9m
  6. Divorce, Resentment & Relationship Patterns with Olga

    FEB 19

    Divorce, Resentment & Relationship Patterns with Olga

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Olga Alsias, CEO of Charmschool, a bold and provocative voice challenging women to rethink relationships, power, and personal responsibility. Known for her unapologetic social media commentary, Olga creates “wake-up call” moments that push women to examine the patterns they repeat, the expectations they carry, and the truths they avoid. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about growing up in Soviet Russia, navigating divorce, financial empowerment, and the deeper realities behind modern relationship dynamics. Episode Highlights 1️⃣ From Soviet Russia to CEO Olga shares how growing up in the Soviet Union during the 1980s shaped her worldview, her resilience, and her understanding of power, security, and relationships. 2️⃣ Relationships, Culture & Hard Truths A candid conversation about dating expectations, cultural mentalities, financial roles, and the provocative topics she discusses online. 3️⃣ Divorce, Resentment & Rebuilding Olga speaks openly about her own divorce, why many women stay too long out of fear or guilt, and how to move from resentment to clarity and strength. 4️⃣ Money, Marriage & Independence From the “capitalist ripple effect” of divorce to financial strategy and long-term security, Olga explains why financial literacy is essential for women. 5️⃣ The Unpopular Truths About Love What patterns she sees most often in women seeking advice, the hardest truths she’s never afraid to say, and the first step a woman should take if she feels unsupported in her relationship. Connect with Olga Charmschool  Tiktok: CharmSchoolCEO   Connect with the Show Follow 60 Minutes With a Woman on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more conversations with women redefining leadership, resilience, and impact. 💛 Support the show Support the show

    50 min
  7. Why I Left Politics: Former Oklahoma State Representative on Toxic Political Culture with Merleyn Bell

    FEB 5

    Why I Left Politics: Former Oklahoma State Representative on Toxic Political Culture with Merleyn Bell

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Merleyn, a recovering politician and former Oklahoma State Representative who chose integrity over power. Serving in one of the most politically challenging environments in the country, Merleyn experienced firsthand what it means to stand for your values in a system that often pressures you to compromise them. In this honest and eye-opening conversation, she opens up about leadership, toxic political culture, walking away from public office, and redefining purpose on her own terms. Episode Highlights Meet Merleyn Merleyn shares her background, what shaped her early sense of justice and service, and what inspired her to run for State Representative in Oklahoma. The Reality of Politics What surprised her most about the inner workings of the legislature, serving as a Democrat in a deeply conservative state, and the difference between how politics looks from the outside versus how it truly functions. Women, Power & Hidden Pressures A candid conversation about the unique challenges women face in politics, the invisible pressures, and the personal cost of navigating a male-dominated and often toxic environment. Walking Away & Finding Belonging Why she chose to leave public office, what it taught her about boundaries and self-respect, and how her bracelet business and “badges of belonging” became a new expression of purpose. Connect with Merleyn https://linktr.ee/collectivechar @charmcollectivedotnet linktr.ee/collectivecharm Connect with the Show Follow 60 Minutes With a Woman on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more conversations with women redefining leadership, resilience, and impact. 💛 Support the show Support the show

    1h 8m
  8. Today I Open Up. Surviving Abuse and Finding Self-Worth with Carmella

    JAN 22

    Today I Open Up. Surviving Abuse and Finding Self-Worth with Carmella

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Carmella, a rising TikTok creator, mother, and entrepreneur who has built a powerful platform by showing up authentically and sharing the parts of her story many are afraid to speak about. Through raw storytelling and deep reflection, Carmella opens up about healing from childhood trauma, redefining beauty and self-worth, navigating motherhood after abuse, and using her voice to help other women feel seen, understood, and less alone. Episode Highlights Meet Carmella Carmella shares more about her background and her story growing up. Breaking the Silence on Childhood Abuse A courageous and necessary conversation about surviving childhood abuse, the shame that keeps so many silent, and why raising awareness, even when it makes people uncomfortable, is essential for healing and protection. Healing, Body Image & Self-Worth Carmella reflects on her non-linear healing journey, opening up about body image struggles, OCD,  as coping mechanisms, and the process of redefining beauty and worth on her own terms. Surrogacy & Postpartum How a difficult surrogacy journey and the postpartum period shaped her healing process, emotional resilience, and approach to motherhood, including navigating recovery, identity, and emotional well-being. Resilience, Forgiveness & Purpose Carmella shares her perspective on forgiveness, Hope, women supporting women, and the message she hopes every woman takes from her story. Connect with Carmella 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carmellaelsass 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmellaelsass/ Connect with the Show Follow 60 Minutes With a Woman on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and catch past episodes featuring women redefining strength, healing, and leadership. 💛 Support the Show Support 60 Minutes With a Woman by sharing this episode, leaving a review, and joining our growing community of women who believe in honesty, resilience, and women supporting women. Support the show

    1h 17m

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About

Welcome to 60 Minutes With a Woman, hosted by Sara Khliss.  A podcast celebrating inspiring, driven, and empowered women. Each week, I lead authentic conversations that uncover insights, lessons, and inspiration from women of all walks of life, helping listeners learn, grow, and connect through real stories. In every episode, incredible women share their personal journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the successes they’ve achieved, offering wisdom and encouragement for anyone navigating their own path. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or iTunes to hear these stories. Join our community of strong women, connect with guests, share your favorite episodes, and help build a supportive network of empowerment. Together, we inspire, uplift, and grow.