Iconic Wisdom

Kim Sherman

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Iconic Wisdom

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Bonni Pomush on Purpose, Leadership & Taking the Leap | Iconic Wisdom

Follow Instagram: Iconic Women: @iconicwomenofficial Kim Sherman: @kimsherman11 Bonni Pomush In this episode of Iconic Wisdom, Kim sits down with Bonni Pomush for a powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, transformation, and having the courage to move forward—even when you're afraid. Bonni shares her unconventional career journey from Arizona to Orange County, her years of leadership at Temple Beth El, and her transition into becoming CEO of Working Wardrobes. She explains how Working Wardrobes has grown far beyond professional clothing to help thousands of people rebuild their confidence, careers, and lives. Throughout the conversation, Bonni opens up about self-doubt, mentorship, servant leadership, the importance of data and systems, and the experiences that shaped the leader she is today. She also shares the next major chapter of her career and her “Iconic Wisdom” for women navigating change: Do the things that scare you anyway. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Iconic Wisdom 01:01 – Bonni Pomush’s unconventional career journey 02:08 – Purpose, service & collaborative leadership 03:38 – Moving from Arizona to Orange County 05:01 – Volunteering at Temple Beth El changed everything 06:58 – The opportunity that led to Working Wardrobes 08:31 – Taking over after a legendary founder 10:19 – “Walk in your shoes” 11:52 – What Working Wardrobes actually does 13:02 – Helping people discover their career direction 15:42 – The power of confidence and professional styling 17:05 – Supporting youth and Simon Scholars 19:21 – Helping military families at Camp Pendleton 20:35 – Growing from 2,500 to 10,000 people served annually 21:10 – Bonni’s data-driven approach to leadership 23:50 – Using EOS & Traction to scale Working Wardrobes 26:08 – The client story Bonni will never forget 28:57 – Why Cindy wore her Working Wardrobes suit to her wedding 30:44 – Bonni’s greatest mentors 31:31 – Overcoming fear and childhood introversion 33:03 – Taking the leap and moving to California 35:09 – The story behind “The Power of a Paycheck” 36:46 – Transformation, self-care & embracing change 37:16 – Bonni announces her next chapter 38:35 – Her vision for leading OneOC 41:08 – Advice for women navigating change 42:18 – Bonni’s Iconic Wisdom: “Do it anyway” 44:07 – Finding your purpose and sharing it with the world
Jul 22

She Lost Her Daughter Overnight | How Robyn Hyden Found Purpose Through Grief

Follow Instagram: Iconic Women: @iconicwomenofficial Kim Sherman: @kimsherman11 Robyn Hyden: @robyn_hyden In one unimaginable moment, Robyn Hyden’s life changed forever when her 17-year-old daughter, Samantha, passed away unexpectedly. In this deeply emotional episode of Iconic Wisdom, Robyn opens up about navigating grief, rebuilding her identity, finding joy without guilt, and learning to move forward without leaving her daughter behind. She also shares practical advice for supporting someone after a loss, her journey toward becoming a death doula, and her vision to create retreats for parents grieving the loss of a child. This conversation is about grief, healing, spirituality, friendship, reinvention, and embracing the person you are becoming. Timestamps: 00:07 – Introducing Robyn Hyden and her story 01:59 – Robyn’s background in energy healing 02:55 – Losing her 17-year-old daughter, Samantha 04:55 – Beginning the healing process 06:18 – Why grief cannot be rushed 08:01 – Realizing she could not return to her old self 09:21 – What not to say to someone grieving 10:36 – How to properly support someone after a loss 14:52 – Grieving the loss of her identity 16:36 – Learning to experience joy without guilt 19:44 – Embracing her new purpose 21:48 – How grief strengthened her spirituality 23:40 – Creating retreats for grieving parents 27:45 – Can grief and joy exist together? 30:44 – Robyn’s journey toward becoming a death doula 33:00 – Losing her best friend six months later 37:26 – Choosing how to respond to life’s hardest moments 38:36 – Embracing the struggle 40:16 – Why our loved ones want us to keep living 42:32 – Robyn’s future mission and calling 44:40 – Stop chasing who you used to be 46:03 – The importance of having the right friend 49:06 – How to connect with Robyn 49:50 – Retreats, a TED Talk, and what comes next
Jul 8

How Claire Martinsen Went From Firefighter to Longevity Pioneer | The Story Behind BioBloom

Follow Instagram: Iconic Women: @iconicwomenofficial Kim Sherman: @kimsherman11 Claire Martinsen: @wheretoclaire Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Claire Martinsen & BioBloom Medical 00:57 Growing up, studying biology, and the dream of becoming a trauma surgeon 02:04 Misdiagnosis, mental health struggles, and finding the right path 02:47 Becoming an EMT and thriving in emergency medicine 03:14 Discovering ADHD and how it shaped her success 05:00 The original vision for a wellness company called “The Drip” 05:47 Losing her best friend and the life-changing lesson it taught her 09:38 Turning grief into purpose and learning the value of reaching out 10:45 COVID, motherhood, and leaving her dream fire department job 11:12 Her mother’s entrepreneurial journey from China to the United States 12:24 Paying off $40,000 in student loans with the Emoji Pillow trend 13:37 Realizing the scale of her mother’s business empire 14:24 How entrepreneurship became her calling 14:47 The birth of BioBloom Medical 16:23 Following intuition and discovering a new opportunity 16:55 Finding her mother secretly using NADH 17:56 NADH vs. NAD+: Understanding the science 19:17 The connection between NADH, brain health, and mental wellness 21:21 Naming BioBloom and the meaning behind the lotus symbol 22:47 Serving clients across the United States 23:37 Testing NADH on herself before selling it to others 24:46 Discovering improvements in energy, focus, and pain relief 26:04 Reduced inflammation, allergies, and autoimmune symptoms 26:59 Why Claire realized this was more than a trend 28:21 Her three non-negotiable wellness supplements 29:42 Peptides, compounding pharmacies, and industry misconceptions 31:29 Product purity, lab testing, and quality standards 33:36 Creating content and growing the brand from Irvine and Malibu 34:02 Balancing entrepreneurship, marriage, and motherhood 36:14 Structuring her workday around family life 37:31 Lessons about time, business, and raising children 38:38 Losing 50 pounds and reducing chronic inflammation 39:56 Claire’s long-term vision for BioBloom Medical 40:30 Building a future wellness clinic for first responders 41:47 The hidden mental health struggles of EMTs and firefighters 43:31 Giving back and supporting future healthcare professionals 45:23 The dream of launching the Britney Lucish Foundation 46:13 Speaking at health and wellness conferences 47:22 Educating people about longevity and holistic health 48:21 Battling imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur 49:36 Why staying focused matters more than chasing trends 50:26 The importance of remaining committed to one mission 51:20 Surprising results from a client with Type 1 Diabetes 52:39 Potential future clinical research opportunities 53:17 Business mistakes, communication, and personal growth 54:39 Finding your people and embracing closed doors 55:51 The importance of overcommunication in business 56:38 Learning from mistakes and moving forward 57:02 Where to find Claire Martinsen and BioBloom Medical 57:20 Final thoughts and closing remarks

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Kim Sherman
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