HERpresence

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Whether you're seeking motivation, community, fresh perspectives, or a place to feel truly understood, HERpresence is your go-to sanctuary for empowerment and inspiration.  This Pocast's three diverse hosts will guide you through dynamic and authentic storytelling, bridging gaps, challenging stereotypes, and fostering connections that inspire generational change and collective progress for all. 

  1. Sep 4

    Grief That Evolves: Coping With Losing Mom, Holidays, and Staying Connected

    Kelli and Andrea discuss the shared pain of losing their mothers in November (one in 1992, the other in 2022) and how grief doesn’t disappear but evolves, often resurfacing during holidays, anniversaries, smells, foods, and moments when they instinctively want to call their moms. They reflect on coping differently, respecting individual timelines, and the value of sisterhood, check-ins, and grief counseling, including feeling “stuck,” avoiding sympathy, and learning to give themselves grace. They talk about family traditions after loss, the difficulty of empty seats at Thanksgiving, and ways to maintain a relationship through memories, conversations, recipes, names, photos, and intentional rituals like an “ode to Mom.” They also address anger when parents don’t share illness details, and close with practical takeaways: counseling, journaling, movement, exercise, and continuing the relationship in celebratory ways. 00:00 November Losses 00:45 Grief Evolves 02:28 The Phone Moment 04:18 Two Mothers Story 05:44 Missing Milestones 07:17 Food Memories 09:00 Coping With Firsts 14:30 Holiday Decorating 15:26 Stuck In Grief 16:40 Grief Counseling 18:49 Sisterhood Support 22:40 Funeral And Ashes 24:32 Keeping Mom Close 26:53 Finding Birth Mom 31:49 If I Had One Day 33:18 Dream Day With Mom 33:54 Unsaid Words And Regrets 35:00 Cancer Takes Over 36:32 When Parents Hide Illness 39:39 Last Weeks And Closure 41:12 Ode To Mom Tradition 43:45 Remembering Her Little Things 45:22 Would You Tell Your Kids 51:26 How Loss Changed Me 59:39 Grief Takeaways And Healing

  2. Aug 14

    Building on What Our Parents Taught Us: Money, Purpose, Women’s Health & Living Fully

    In this episode of HERpresence, Andrea Wormley, Kelli Moorer, and Melissa Benson discuss lessons they learned from their parents and how they’re passing them to their children. They emphasize financial independence, starting early with investing (stocks, bonds, real estate), living below your means, and making money work for you, using gardens, crops, and fruit trees as metaphors for wealth-building. The conversation also covers letting kids pursue careers they truly want, embracing change without seeing it as failure, and taking risks while viewing setbacks as education. They share candid reflections on menopause, hysterectomy, and the need for open mother-daughter conversations about women’s health and sex. They explore how religion can be misused to enforce harmful roles, stress the importance of rest, boundaries, and not losing yourself in service, and encourage enjoying life now—take the trip, use the dishes, and value people while they’re living. 00:00 Dad’s Independence Rule 00:33 Start Investing Early 01:08 Rainy Day Wisdom 04:23 Money Like a Tree 06:29 Choosing Your Own Path 12:00 Menopause Reality Check 14:25 Women’s Health Talks 15:54 Breaking the Taboo 20:12 Religion and Gender Roles 24:18 Don’t Lose Yourself 33:27 Self Care Boundaries 34:04 Know Yourself First 35:33 Whole People Together 36:29 Serving With Joy 39:19 Healthy Conflict Skills 41:54 Take Your Shot 44:38 Favor And Mindset 46:27 Enjoy The Journey 49:51 Trust Instincts Heal 52:23 Let Small Things Go 57:00 Use It Now 59:17 Give Flowers Today 01:00:57 Closing Thanks

  3. Jul 30

    Trademark vs Copyright vs Patent: How to Protect Your Brand, Contracts & IP

    In this episode of HERpresence, attorney Amber shares a cautionary story about a lawyer who spent $30,000 on a rebrand without a trademark search, risking infringement. The conversation breaks down the differences between trademarks (names, logos, slogans), copyrights (original creative works), and patents (inventions), and explains TM versus ®, the USPTO filing timeline, office actions, likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness refusals, and the importance of choosing correct classifications. They discuss renewals, enforcement limits, and why registering an LLC name with the secretary of state is not a trademark. Amber gives practical startup guidance on searching Google and USPTO, using “in use” vs “intent to use,” and avoiding mistakes that require refiling. She also covers NDAs, when to use written contracts instead of handshakes, risks of relying on AI for contracts, goodwill in business sales, and options for engaging her firm, David Eck Law Firm (rebranding to Texas Asset Protection Law) in New Braunfels. 00:00 Branding Without Searches 01:26 Trademark Copyright Patent Basics 02:50 TM vs Registered Mark 03:59 Trademark Filing Timeline 05:36 Rejections and Descriptive Marks 08:31 Classes and Confusion Examples 10:49 Renewals and Enforcement 15:05 LLC Name Is Not Trademark 15:39 Startup Search Strategy 21:00 DIY Filing Risks and Fees 23:45 Meet the Attorney and Firm 27:02 NDAs and Confidentiality Terms 28:54 Confidentiality Terms 29:32 Choosing IP Protection 31:31 LLC vs S Corp Explained 32:28 Liability Structuring Strategy 34:30 Series LLC Breakdown 37:18 Trusts vs LLCs 41:11 Getting Legal Consults 42:47 Handshake vs Contracts 44:47 AI Contract Pitfalls 47:23 Goodwill In Deals 51:58 When To Hire Counsel 54:14 Final Legal Takeaways

  4. Jul 23

    Don’t Touch My Hair: Black Hair, Boundaries, and Power at Work

    Andrea Wormley, Kelli Moorer, and Melissa Benson discuss boundaries and cultural assumptions around Black hair after Kelli describes a stranger touching her boho braids in a restroom line without permission. They share similar incidents in corporate settings, including coworkers touching braids and asking “Is that your hair?”, and compare it to strangers touching a pregnant belly. The conversation explores how Eurocentric standards have shaped professionalism, why some choices feel strategic (including Michelle Obama’s decision not to wear braids in the White House), and how younger generations are shifting norms toward authenticity. They also talk about hair as expression and versatility, trendsetting, generational divides over what is “good hair,” protective styles for time and convenience, and humorous hair memories and mishaps like hot combs and relaxers gone wrong, ending with a reminder to ask—not touch. 00:00 Bathroom Hair Touching 01:28 Why People Touch Hair 03:49 Corporate Hair Politics 07:49 Power and Image Shifts 11:38 Versatility and Trends 12:44 Generational Hair Divide 15:32 Natural vs Weave Debate 19:04 Interview Hair Strategy 26:24 Protective Styles and Time 30:08 Hair Color Codes Talk 30:56 Hair Store Shopping Stories 32:06 Why Hair Feels Emotional 34:10 Hair Horror Stories 34:44 Hot Comb Memories 37:10 Sweat Ruins The Press 39:22 Relaxer Mishaps 42:23 Silk Press And Weather 43:29 What Is Good Hair 46:55 Locks And Natural Kids 48:13 Respect And Boundaries 49:47 Men And Hair Enhancements 52:55 Wrap Up And Subscribe

  5. Jul 23

    Wills vs. Trusts: Avoiding Probate, Funding Your Trust, and Essential POAs (Texas Estate Planning)

    In this episode of HERpresence, attorney Amber discusses how women often lead estate planning to protect children, assets, and peace of mind, and explains where to start when clients feel stressed and unsure. She breaks down key differences between wills and revocable living trusts, emphasizing that wills typically go through public probate, while properly funded trusts can avoid probate, stay private, and allow successor trustees immediate access to assets. Amber shares a cautionary story about an unfunded trust missing a pour-over will that led to intestate probate, and describes probate timelines and costs, including a South Carolina example. The conversation covers trust funding, beneficiary designations, planning for minors, guardianship nominations, essential documents like medical and financial powers of attorney and advance directives, handling tangible personal property and digital assets, limitations of online forms, and the importance of reviewing plans about every three years. 00:00 Women Carry The Load 01:12 Getting Started With Planning 02:45 Missing Pour Over Will 04:56 Wills Versus Trusts 10:58 Probate Costs And Delays 15:34 How Trusts Avoid Probate 18:47 Funding The Trust 20:07 Designing Trusts For Kids 23:19 Guardianship Without A Will 25:13 Guardianship In Wills 26:06 Meet Attorney Amber 28:25 Why People Delay Planning 31:57 Single Trust Planning 33:22 When To Update Plans 35:10 Powers Of Attorney 40:50 Online Will Services 42:31 Costs And Value 47:20 Heirlooms And Digital Assets 50:46 Two Steps To Do 52:16 Final Thoughts And Wrap

  6. Jul 23

    Coming Home: An Adoptee’s Fragmented Memories, Identity Healing & Reclaiming a Name

    In this conversation on HERpresence, Honduran-born adoptee and artist Alma Luz Sanchez Glasgow shares how fragmented pre-adoption memories and “presences” shaped her sense of safety, identity, and belonging, and how therapy helped her recognize them as genealogy and history rather than confusion. She describes growing up in a transracial adoptive family, feeling culturally disconnected, and later reconnecting with her roots through art, meditation, faith, and storytelling. Alma Luz discusses reclaiming her birth name legally in 2020, embracing multiple parts of her identity, and creating Coming Home, a reflective podcast about memory, ancestry, and healing. She also introduces her children’s book, Maya: A Life Before Adoption, and urges adoptive parents to honor a child’s heritage, noting higher risks of suicide and addiction among adoptees and the need for ongoing counseling and support. 00:00 Memories That Shape Us 00:40 Fragmented Presence 02:08 Therapy And Genealogy 03:18 Adoption And Disconnection 04:42 Calling Parts Back 07:37 Coming Home Podcast 08:09 Coffee Plantation Revelation 10:07 Reclaiming Alma Luz 14:26 Book And Art Healing 18:02 Ancestry As A Warrior 21:06 Adoption Trauma Reality 24:10 Reflective Space For Adoptees 29:20 Two Anchors For Healing 30:25 Anchor Within You 30:35 No Permission Needed 31:29 Reclaim Your Creativity 32:12 Adopted Into Relationships 33:31 Past Not Prison 34:25 Find Coming Home 35:23 Turning Junk Beautiful 36:08 Auggie And Names 41:54 Fragments And Spiritual Roots 48:39 Okay Without Answers 51:22 Takeaways And Connect 55:26 Final Thanks And Signoff

  7. Jul 3

    Single & Dating: Healing Past Hurt, Expectations, Confidence, and Dating Multiple People | Her Presence

    Andrea Wormley hosts Her Presence with co-hosts Melissa Benson and Kelli Moorer alongside guests Sheila, Theresa, Steven, and Vaughn for their third “single and dating” episode, using the season theme of “bags we carry” to revisit questions from prior discussions. They discuss how to keep past hurt from shaping new relationships by identifying trauma, seeking therapy, finding personal closure, releasing anger, and extending grace. The group explores unspoken expectations and “lists” versus standards like faith, employment, respect, and compatibility, and how social media and life stage affect dating choices. They address insecurities and intimidation, urging genuineness, safety, accountability, and confidence. They debate dating multiple people without exclusivity, emphasizing honesty, risk, and feelings, then close with takeaway advice on authenticity, healing, communication, and self-care. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:33 Baggage Theme and Format 03:43 Healing Past Hurt 08:53 Closure and Accountability Debate 17:50 Unspoken Expectations and Lists 21:55 Standards Versus Control 29:11 When to Commit 33:17 Hair and Appearance Preferences 36:13 Gym Meet Cute 36:44 Natural vs Glam 38:02 Hair Choices Explained 39:31 Dating at Church 42:33 Insecurity and Confidence 51:01 Dating Multiple People 01:02:17 Final Takeaways and Wrap

  8. Jun 25

    San Antonio Feels Like Disney World: The Pearl, Free Fun & Date Night Ideas

    HERpresence compares San Antonio to Disney World, saying you can’t experience it all in one visit and always want to return for its relaxing vibe. They highlight the Pearl on a Saturday morning as comfortable, laid back, and full of mingling and vendors, creating a fun atmosphere. They emphasize loving experiences that are free and can feel like taking a flight to a different place, walking through a different culture. The conversation encourages having date nights even without much money, noting there are many free places to go and opportunities to create lasting memories. 00:00 San Antonio Like Disney 00:06 Pearl Weekend Vibes 00:24 Free Culture Escape 00:39 Budget Date Night Ideas 00:45 Making Memories Together

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Whether you're seeking motivation, community, fresh perspectives, or a place to feel truly understood, HERpresence is your go-to sanctuary for empowerment and inspiration.  This Pocast's three diverse hosts will guide you through dynamic and authentic storytelling, bridging gaps, challenging stereotypes, and fostering connections that inspire generational change and collective progress for all. 

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  • Creator
    HERpresence
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 HERpresence
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