Be S.H.E.

Heidi Schalk

Are you ready to Be S.H.E.? That's Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Empowered! I'm Heidi Schalk, Business Strategy Coach, welcome to the Be S.H.E. podcast. Each week, I'll be sharing tips and strategies to help you increase your visibility, amplify your voice, and take control of your life and business. We'll cover everything from personal branding to marketing, networking, public speaking and leadership. I'll also be interviewing successful women who have made their mark in their respective fields and are on a mission to make a positive difference in the world, so you can learn from the best. So, if you're ready to step out of the shadows, make your voice heard, put your stake in the ground and take charge of your life, then tune in and subscribe to the Be S.H.E. podcast. I’m excited for you to join me!

  1. 6 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    Ep. 117 Healing Out Loud: Dr. Sage Breslin on Trauma, Narcissism, and Reclaiming Your Voice

    What happens when the person who's supposed to help others heal… needs to heal herself? That's exactly where this episode starts, and it doesn't hold back. Dr. Sage has seen it all from both sides. She's the expert in the room. She's also the woman who survived childhood trauma, burnout, cancer, and emotional abuse. And instead of letting those things define her, she let them refine her. In this episode, she opens up about her own healing journey and what she's learned helping other women do the same, especially those stuck in narcissistic relationships, silenced by trauma, or just trying to figure out who they are on the other side of pain. This one is raw. It's real. And if you've ever felt like you lost yourself somewhere along the way, it just might be exactly what you needed to hear today. Even if you were imaginative, you couldn’t make up the crazy life that Dr. Sage Breslin has lived.  Raised primarily in suburban Los Angeles, she had no idea what life had in store for her.   Educated in some of the finest institutions and having traveled the world, Dr. Breslin is intelligent, articulate and culturally fluent- you’d never know that she has a Traumatic Brain Injury, endured extensive sexual assault and sex trafficking, nor that she was paralyzed during graduate school after an accident.  If you met her, you’d be impressed with her diplomacy, grace and sassy wit, but you wouldn’t be able to tell that she’s experienced cardiac arrest eight times, once while giving birth to twins prematurely (after being told she could never have kids!). Her ravenous multitasking and seemingly limitless energy would never give away that she has Multiple Myeloma and had a Bone Marrow Transplant in 2021.   While others might have given up in response to such extensive trauma and tragedy, Dr. Breslin’s amazing resilience has enabled her to use her experiences to assist others.   Sage has a BA in Behavioral Psychology from UCSD and an MA and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. She is also certified by Dr. Herb Benson in Mind/Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Breslin is a Breakthrough and Transformation Coach, a Trauma Psychologist, a Motivational Speaker, a Screenwriter and a Best-Selling Author.  Her first book, Lovers & Survivors, as well as her work with Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC have generated worldwide acclaim.  Her second and third books, The Secret to Conception and The Secret to Conception Workbook, have enabled hundreds to resolve fertility challenges.  Her fourth book, Daily Pearls: 365 Days of Sage Wisdom, blends Dr. Breslin’s musings with motivational quotes from a wide array of contributors and delivers an unforgettable and moving read.   Her narrative storytelling style enables readers to experience life as she has lived it, and delivers the inspirational message so imperative for post-traumatic growth.  While her colorful life has imbued her with perspective and insight, Dr. Breslin acknowledges that true wisdom is gained through collective conscious community.  Her most recent book takes an even deeper dive into enabling conscious leaders to break through cognitive, emotional and energetic barriers to achieve authentic, empowered leadership.  The importance of this form of transformational work is evident: Breaking Through: The Conscious Leader’s and Entrepreneur’s Guide to Amplify Intuition, Clarity, Vision, Motivation and Productivity hit best-seller status within 24 hours! Her upcoming book, Ditch the Narcissist Magnet: Reclaim your Presence, Confidence, Passion, Power and your LIFE! will be published in 2026. Sage splits her time between enjoying her growing family (including frequent play dates with her grandson) and her work with those in leadership roles. She offers self-paced courses as well as transformational masterminds for those seeking to uplevel their leadership. To learn more about these offers, go to www.SageBreslin.com.  Additionally, she is the founder of the ROSE System (Restoring Old Soul Empowerment) that enables high-achieving women of depth to get unstuck and get their mojo back so that they can experience soul-fulfilling passion and joy. To learn more about the ROSE System, see www.TheROSESystem.com.   To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Embracing Your Queen retreat: May 27-29 Oceanside, CA.:  http://www.therosesystem.com/retreats  Website: http://www.therosesystem.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsagebreslinnarcissistrecoveryexpert/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageWisdomInstitute  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SageBreslinBreakthroughs  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagebreslin/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sage.breslin  Lemon8: https://www.lemon8-app.com/@dr.sage.breslin  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/sagebreslin  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    51 phút
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    Ep. 116 Healing, Heritage & Hope: A Conversation w/ Araceli Esparza

    In this inspiring episode of the Be She Podcast, Heidi Schack sits down with Araceli Esparza…. author, speaker, and executive director of Midwest Mujeres. We talk about the power of storytelling, community, healing, and advocacy. As a first-generation Chicana leader and former single mom, Araceli shares how her own experiences and years working in community nonprofits led her to create spaces where Latina and Black women can feel seen, heard, and supported. From overcoming isolation in the Midwest to empowering women through entrepreneurship and storytelling, this conversation is full of heart, resilience, and purpose. Araceli Esparza is a first-generation Chicana leader, author, and the Executive Director of Midwest Mujeres, a Madison-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina and Black women through storytelling, entrepreneurship, and community connection. What began as a grassroots effort to break the isolation of Latinas in the Midwest has grown into a transformative organization serving over 80 women annually. Founded through a vision of creating space for women to be seen, heard, and supported, Midwest Mujeres offers culturally grounded programming such as the Voices and Dreams Academy, Curandera Writing sessions, and the annual Yo Quiero Dinero storytelling event. These initiatives combine storytelling, financial wellness, and personal development to help women build confidence, launch businesses, and increase their earning potential. Program data shows that over 88% of participants report improved career or business outcomes, with many experiencing increased income and expanded professional opportunities. Under Araceli’s leadership, Midwest Mujeres has built a powerful ecosystem of coaches, community partners, and alumni, while operating with a lean, community-driven model. Her work is rooted in the belief that storytelling is a tool for liberation and economic mobility. As a speaker, coach, and published author of Healing from Racial Discrimination: ¿Ahora Qué?, Araceli continues to advocate for equity, visibility, and healing. Her mission is clear: if women can tell the story that sets them free, they can transform their lives—and their communities. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Website: https://www.araceliesparza.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MidwestMujeres  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    20 giây
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    Ep. 114 More Than Marketing: Owning Your Impact, Your Revenue, and Your Healing w/ Dr. Debbie Qaqish

    In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Debbie Qaqish to explore what it really means to evolve, from building a career out of necessity to stepping fully into purpose. With over 35 years of experience transforming marketing into a true revenue driver, Debbie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, both professionally and personally. From redefining the role of marketing in business to navigating a deeply personal mental health journey, this episode dives into the often unseen pressure leaders carry and the powerful tools that can help reframe it. If you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations, wrestled with purpose, or wondered how your story could become your strength, this conversation will meet you there and gently challenge you forward. Dr. Debbie Qaqish created the Revenue Marketing® movement in 2011 — years before the industry caught up — transforming marketing from a cost center into a measurable revenue driver. She is the author of Rise of the Revenue Marketer and From Backroom to Boardroom, and has spent more than 35 years helping B2B marketing organizations drive growth. Today, as founder and CEO of The Growth Factor, Debbie focuses on the next shift most leaders are missing: performance under pressure. She translates neuroscience and human performance science into practical leadership discipline so marketing leaders can think clearly and perform sustainably when the stakes are high. Debbie earned her Doctor of Business Administration in 2018 and is a Positive Psychology Practitioner. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Website: http://www.growthfactor.us  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieqaqish  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    48 phút
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    Ep. 113 From Grief to Vibrant Living: Rebuilding Life, Strength & Purpose After Loss w/ Vickie Aigner

    What if your greatest heartbreak became the doorway to your most vibrant life? In this powerful episode of Be S.H.E. Podcast, Heidi sits down with Vickie Aigner…..72-year-old wellness expert, founder of Alive Fit & Free, and a woman whose story is equal parts resilience and transformation. After the devastating loss of her husband while raising six children, Vickie found herself forced to rebuild not just her life, but her identity. Through grief, healing, and deep inner work, she discovered something many women overlook: true wellness doesn’t start with what we do on the outside, it begins within. Together, Heidi and Vickie dive into: The hidden weight of unprocessed griefWhy “pushing through” can delay true healingThe connection between emotional health and physical vitalityAnd how women, especially in later seasons of life, can step into strength, purpose, and joy againThis conversation is an invitation to stop running, start healing, and say yes to your next vibrant chapter, no matter your age or story. Vickie Aigner is a 72-year-old fitness and wellness professional who has spent more than four decades helping women over 50 live their healthiest, happiest, and longest lives. She is the founder of Alive, Fit & Free and the creator of fun and effective brain-body fitness programs, including Energy Up for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and their caregivers. Through transformational wellness retreats and travel adventures, she guides women to build strength, protect their brains, and say “yes” to the next vibrant chapter of life. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Website: http://www.alivefitandfree.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivefitandfree/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alivefitandfree LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alive-fit-free/?viewAsMember=true  Youtube: @alivefitfree6262 Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    43 phút
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    Ep. 112 Building with Purpose: Courage, Calling & Creating Impact w/ Dr. Nelva Lee

    Dr. Nelva Lee went from housing instability as a child to building a mission-driven company that is changing lives, and in this episode she is sharing every lesson in between. We talk purpose, courage, entrepreneurship, and what it really looks like to start before you feel ready. This one is going to stay with you. Dr. Nelva Lee is the Founder and CEO of Concrete Build Financing. Dr. Lee was also the CEO of a vocational school for 20 years, has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and over 10 years in academia as an adjunct professor for various Universities.  Dr. Lee was a Governor Kemp appointed board member to the Department of Community Health. She is the Vice Chairman of the board of the Henry County Pregnancy Resource Center (Bridge Wellness South), a former Republican candidate for State Senate in District 17, and current candidate for Georgia Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lee has authored several Christian-based books including: “Stay and Fight” and “Be the Super Hero of Your Story.” Dr. Lee volunteers at Relevant, her local church, and the Joy FM as a Prayer Partner. She was a Home-School Mom, and a Substitute Teacher for a Christian School. She has been married to her best friend Donnie for 25 years, and together they have 3 children To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Website: http://www.drnelvalee.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBWGTR/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/votenelvalee  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    30 phút
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    Ep. 111 From Self-Doubt to Unshakeable Confidence: Simone Knego’s Journey

    What would your life look like if you actually believed in yourself? 🤍 This week on the podcast, I sat down with Simone Knego and this conversation did not disappoint. Simone gets real about the lies she believed because of past relationships. She talks about pushing past fear and stepping so far outside her comfort zone that she literally climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. And she shares how all of it, every hard moment, became the foundation for her R.E.A.L. Method. This one is for every woman who has ever thought: "I'm not enough." "Who am I to do this?" "What if I fail?" Because the story you've been believing about yourself? It's time to rewrite it. 🤍 Simone Knego is an international speaker, award winning author, and confidence coach dedicated to empowering women to overcome self doubt and live purpose driven lives. As the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone extends her mission through her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, offering inspiration and insights to a worldwide audience. Her transformative work, including the REAL Method, provides a straightforward framework for cultivating genuine self assurance. Featured on major networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS, and in publications such as Entrepreneur and Yahoo News, Simone also champions her "Kitchen Table Leadership" philosophy, which emphasizes that true leadership is performed through everyday choices. She is the heart of a vibrant household with her husband of 32 years, six children, and three dogs. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, launches in February, offering women practical tools to foster authentic confidence. To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Website: https://simoneknego.com  FB- https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego  IG- https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/  LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego  https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474  https://www.ted.com/talks/simone_knego_t_a_l_k_ing_to_kids_about_bias  https://www.ted.com/talks/simone_knego_how_to_find_your_kilimanjaro  https://realconfidencebook.com/  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    36 phút
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    Ep. 110 Finding Your Voice & Owning the Stage w/ Ruth Milligan

    What if the very thing you're meant to do… is something you never planned for? That's the question I couldn't stop thinking about after this conversation. This week I sat down with Ruth Milligan…….a communications strategist, TEDx founder, and someone who has spent decades helping people find their voice and step into their message with confidence. But her story didn't start the way you'd expect. She didn't get into business school. She didn't have it all mapped out. But she showed up anyway, and what grew out of that? A 20+ year career helping others do the same thing she had to learn the hard way. Ruth Milligan helps people find their voice, tell their story, and have their message be heard. For over three decades, she has served as a communication strategist, coach and trainer. Founder and curator of one of the longest-running TEDx programs, TEDxColumbus, her career has included roles of speechwriter, national press secretary, and embedded consultant to billion-dollar contract pitches for Fortune 10 companies.  Ruth received her BA in Speech Communication from Miami University. Prior to founding Articulation in 2010, which focuses exclusively on executive communication coaching and training, she ran a PR and marketing firm and worked in political and non-profit communications.  She has a deep connection and commitment to her forever home, Columbus, where she has served on a variety of non-profit boards, and helped to launch the nation’s third women-founded bank in town, Fortuna. She keeps active ties to Miami, having just finished a term on the university’s foundation board.  In her spare time, Ruth plays a healthy amount of Pickleball, enjoys working out, biking, and hiking with her husband Dave. They have two college-aged children and a dog, Bean.  We talked about what it really takes to find your voice. We talked about overcoming that nagging fear of "Can I actually do this?" We talked about the power of surrounding yourself with the right people,  and why stepping out before you feel ready can change everything. This conversation is honest. It's encouraging. And it's full of the kind of perspective that makes you want to stop waiting and start moving. If you've been holding back or questioning your path,  I really believe this episode will speak to you. 🤍 To connect with our guest, click on the links below: Website: http://www.articulationinc.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmilligan  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidischalkcoaching FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/ Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

    40 phút
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Are you ready to Be S.H.E.? That's Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Empowered! I'm Heidi Schalk, Business Strategy Coach, welcome to the Be S.H.E. podcast. Each week, I'll be sharing tips and strategies to help you increase your visibility, amplify your voice, and take control of your life and business. We'll cover everything from personal branding to marketing, networking, public speaking and leadership. I'll also be interviewing successful women who have made their mark in their respective fields and are on a mission to make a positive difference in the world, so you can learn from the best. So, if you're ready to step out of the shadows, make your voice heard, put your stake in the ground and take charge of your life, then tune in and subscribe to the Be S.H.E. podcast. I’m excited for you to join me!