PowerWomen: Conversations with Powerful Women about moving the Pendulum!

Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew
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Hold on to your boots, these conversations are full of southernisms and authenticity! Join the bi-monthly conversations with Powerful Women about moving the pendulum. Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew interview women in leadership positions, business owners, women in the C-Suite, and influencers about their journey, mission and vision. How do we RISE? Through conversations and vulnerability, of course! It is time to get fierce in conversation with PowerWomen!

  1. Jul 21

    Episode 124: Can Innovative Mental Health Treatments Transform Your Life? | Stephanie Lamberth

    Mental health affects millions of people, yet too many struggle to find the right support. In this empowering episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with entrepreneur, community advocate, and Stephanie Lamberth of Skin Fix Med Spa in Little Rock, Arkansas, to discuss the growing mental health crisis and the innovative treatments bringing hope to those living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and more.     Stephanie shares her personal passion for creating accessible mental health resources, how she's built a collaborative wellness community, and why reducing stigma is just as important as expanding treatment options. Together, Claire and Stephanie explore why asking for help is a sign of strength, how women uniquely experience mental health challenges throughout every stage of life, and why innovative therapies may offer new hope for those who haven't found success with traditional approaches.     Whether you're seeking support for yourself or someone you love, this conversation reminds us that healing is possible—and no one has to face life's challenges alone.     ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with those who lead, innovate, and uplift others through the PowerWomen Podcast.     SKIN FIX MED SPA: https://skinfixmedspa.com/     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     © 2026 PowerWomen Press LLC. All Rights Reserved.     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

  2. Jul 7

    Episode 123: How to build a Fashion Career Without Moving to New York? | PowerWomen Podcast

    What if you could launch a fashion career without ever leaving Arkansas?     In this inspiring episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with Lara Blume McGee and Ashton Hall, the new owners of Blume & Hall Fashion Academy, the only fashion school in Arkansas. Together, they share how they're preserving an incredible legacy while creating new opportunities for aspiring fashion designers, entrepreneurs, seamstresses, and creatives.     Ashton reveals how his experience designing in New York, Paris, and for major retailers now helps mentor students one-on-one, while Lara explains how scholarships, payment plans, internships, and community partnerships are making fashion education more accessible than ever. Whether you dream of launching your own clothing line, learning couture techniques, building a fashion business, or simply love stories about women empowering the next generation, this conversation is filled with inspiration and practical advice.     ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with those who lead, innovate, and uplift others through the PowerWomen Podcast.     BLUME & HALL FASHION ACADEMY: https://www.blumeandhallfashionacademy.com/     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     © 2026 PowerWomen Press LLC. All Rights Reserved.     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

  3. Jun 16

    Episode 122: How Cofounder and CXO of Mamava, Sascha Mayer went from Breastfeeding to Big Business

    What happens when one mother's frustration becomes a movement that transforms healthcare for millions of women?     In this empowering episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with entrepreneur and Mamava co-founder Sascha Mayer to explore how a simple idea born during early motherhood grew into a nationwide mission supporting women, families, and communities.     Sascha shares the deeply personal story behind launching Mamava, the company behind the now-iconic lactation pods found in airports, stadiums, workplaces, and public spaces across the country. From overcoming entrepreneurial setbacks to advocating for breastfeeding rights and workplace equity, she reveals what it truly takes to build a mission-driven business.     The conversation also dives into Mamava's newest frontier: privacy and telehealth pods designed to expand healthcare access in rural communities, improve maternal health outcomes, and create more equitable healthcare experiences.     Whether you're a mother, entrepreneur, healthcare advocate, or simply passionate about building solutions that empower women, this episode offers inspiration, practical insight, and a powerful reminder that one idea can change lives.     ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with women who lead, innovate, and uplift others through the PowerWomen Podcast.     MAMAVA WEBSITE: https://www.mamava.com/     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     © 2026 PowerWomen Press LLC. All Rights Reserved.     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

  4. Jun 2

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 4 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the fourth of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

  5. May 26

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 3 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the third of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

  6. May 19

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 2 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the second of four segments sharing their journey and truth. Visit The PowerWomen Website to explore everything PowerWomen has to offer, including the podcast, TV episodes, books, Facebook groups, and the annual retreat designed to help women create real breakthroughs in their lives: http://www.thepowerwomen.org/ If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

  7. May 12

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 1 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the first of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

  8. Mar 24

    Episode 120: Is Hope the Strategy We've Been Missing in the Workplace? | PowerWomen Podcast

    How do we bridge the gap between high performance and true well-being? In this episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Richardson sit down with global well-being pioneer and author Jen Fisher.     After 23 years at Deloitte, Jen shares her personal journey through burnout and recovery, revealing why "Hope" is not just a feeling, but a cognitive and behavioral strategy essential for modern leadership. We dive deep into the "Hope Theory" framework—Goals, Pathways, and Agency—and discuss how to maintain our humanity in an era of rapid AI transformation and workplace uncertainty.     In this episode, you'll learn:   The scientific difference between hope and optimism. Why high performance and well-being are not at odds. How to lead with "Hope in Action" to validate and empower your team. Strategies for navigating the "fear-based" messaging of the AI arms race.   ✨ Subscribe, share, and join the movement at thepowerwomen.org.     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

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Hold on to your boots, these conversations are full of southernisms and authenticity! Join the bi-monthly conversations with Powerful Women about moving the pendulum. Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew interview women in leadership positions, business owners, women in the C-Suite, and influencers about their journey, mission and vision. How do we RISE? Through conversations and vulnerability, of course! It is time to get fierce in conversation with PowerWomen!

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