Sweet but Fearless Podcast

Mary Sullivan, Cooper Alexander, Gale Northrop
  • 5.0 (113)
  • Careers
  • Updated Weekly

Step into the world of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, your go-to weekly destination for exploring the challenges confronted by women leaders on the frontlines. With a blend of engaging interviews featuring accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts along with solo episodes, you'll gain insight and actionable advice to guide you on your fearless career journey.

  1. Sep 28

    How to Use AI to Strengthen Your Leadership and Decision-Making with Sharitta Marshall, founder of Visionary Development Consulting (S11: Epi 306)

    Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sharitta Marshall, founder of Visionary Development Consulting, about how leaders can use AI as a tool to strengthen, not replace, their skills, judgment, and experience. AI may be powerful, but it isn't smarter than you. The real opportunity comes from understanding how AI is changing your industry, influencing your everyday life, and where it can best support your decision-making process. Sharitta encourages leaders to think of AI like a vehicle: it can help move you forward, but where you end up depends on where you're going, what you're trying to accomplish, and how intentionally you use it. This conversation is a practical reminder that effective leadership in an AI-driven world isn't about having all the answers, it's about asking better questions and knowing when technology can help you make smarter, more informed decisions.   ABOUT SHARITTA MARSHALL: LinkedIn – Sharitta Marshall Website – Visionary Development Consulting Book – "The Unwritten Rules Are Meant to Be Broken: Breaking Barriers, Thriving in Corporate Spaces, and Redefining Success as a Black Leader" ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  2. Sep 21

    Self-Care Without the Guilt with Self-Care Coach, Christina Russell (S11: Epi 305)

    What if creating a more fulfilling life didn't mean changing everything at once? Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with self-care coach and entrepreneur Christina Russell about what it really means to put yourself back on your own priority list. Christina shares why putting yourself first isn't about ignoring your work, family, or responsibilities. It's about making sure you don't disappear in the middle of all of them. Mary and Christina talk about finding what brings you joy and creating space for it in your everyday life. If you're feeling stuck or burned out, the answer doesn't have to be a major life overhaul. Christina encourages starting small and looking at your situation from a different perspective. Those simple shifts can help you gain clarity and better understand what you truly want. One of the most powerful reminders from the conversation is that the answers are often already within you. When we continually sacrifice our own joy, the cost can be higher than we realize. If you've been feeling like something is missing, this episode is a thoughtful reminder that it may be time to listen to yourself again.   ABOUT CHRISTINA RUSSELL: LinkedIn – Christina Russell Website – Christina Russell 3 Steps to Break Free from Self-Doubt 3 Day Accountability Challenge   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  3. Sep 14

    Finding Your Voice and Creating the Life You Really Want with Jennifer White, Founder of Clearing for Launch Coaching (S11: Epi 304)

    What happens when you quiet the outside noise long enough to hear what you really want? Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Jennifer White, founder of Clearing for Launch Coaching, about making life decisions with greater clarity and confidence. As a coach, Jennifer helps her clients reconnect with their own voice, uncover the wants and passions they may have pushed aside, and take action toward the life they've been putting off for years. She shares how to move through the hurdles, fears, and uncertainty that can keep us stuck and why the answers we're searching for often begin with getting clear about what we truly want. It's a conversation about trusting yourself, navigating change, and giving yourself permission to move toward what's next. ABOUT JENNIFER WHITE : LinkedIn – Jennifer White Website – Clearing For Launch Facebook – Clearing For Launch   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  4. Sep 6

    Why Aren't You Living the Life You Want with Lina Viner, Dreamer, Believer, Achiever. (S11: Epi 303)

    In this episode of Sweet but Fearless, Mary Sullivan talks with Lina Viner, founder and creator of The Rewire Method, about mindset, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Lina shares why our belief systems can either move us forward or keep us stuck and how changing the way we think can change the way we live. Through The Rewire Method, she works with individuals to identify behaviors and thought patterns that no longer serve them, building new routines and creating mindset shifts designed to last. Lina also talks about the mindset entrepreneurs need to succeed: being comfortable with uncertainty, taking responsibility, solving problems creatively, and learning from failure. She shares how she built a successful business, stepped away, and then created another in a completely different industry. At the heart of the conversation is a simple but powerful idea: be curious about where you are, get clear about where you want to go, and ask yourself what is keeping you from living the life you really want. It's a conversation about believing in what's possible, developing the mindset to pursue it, and having the courage to rewire the way you approach what comes next.   ABOUT LINA VINER: LinkedIn – Lina Viner Website – Lina Viner The Rewire Method ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  5. Aug 16

    Finding Purpose Through Faith and Resilience: A Conversation with Mia Godfrey (S11: Epi 301)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with life coach and Bible counselor Mia Godfrey about her remarkable journey from Romania to a life shaped by faith, resilience, and purpose. Throughout their conversation, Mia shares how her faith guided her through uncertainty, how she learned to recognize her purpose, and why surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people can make such a difference when rebuilding your life. What begins as a story of heartbreak becomes a story of transformation, a reminder that even after devastating loss, we can rise from the ashes, find renewed purpose, and discover that we are buried, not broken.  Mia is the author of Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over, a moving memoir about survival, sisterhood, faith, and rediscovering hope after profound loss.   ABOUT MIA GODFREY: LinkedIn – Mia Godfrey Website – Scribbled Pages Book – Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  6. Aug 2

    Career Pivots: Turning Past Experience into New Opportunities with Katie Whipple, Area Sales Manager, Kastenbery (S11: Epi 299)

    Making an intentional career pivot isn't about starting over, it's about building on everything you've learned along the way. Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Katie Whipple about her varied career journey and how the knowledge, skills, and experience she gained in each role helped her make thoughtful, strategic career changes. Today, Katie brings that diverse experience to her role as Area Sales Manager for Kastenbery, helping small-business owners find smarter ways to save time, reduce costs, and work more efficiently. She shares how embracing a nonlinear career path helped her recognize new opportunities and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. ABOUT KATIE WHIPPLE: LinkedIn – Katie Whipple Website - Kastenbery ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  7. Jul 27

    How to Overcome Burnout and Build Sustainable Success with Paula Houlihan, author and founder of Choice Mastery (S10: Epi 298)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Paula Houlihan, founder of Choice Mastery, to explore her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to successful entrepreneur. Paula shares how she once believed that long hours, constant stress, and relentless hustle were simply the price of success. After experiencing burnout firsthand, she transformed her approach to work and life, developing the Choice Mastery Model, a practical framework built around four key steps: Assess, Evaluate, Choose, and Act. Together, Mary and Paula discuss the habits of thought and behavior that contribute to burnout, how intentional choices can lead to lasting change, and why redefining success is essential for both personal and professional fulfillment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a career transition, or looking for a healthier path to success, this conversation offers practical insights and empowering strategies you can start applying today. ABOUT: PAULA HOULIHAN LinkedIn – Paula Houlihan Website – Paula Houlihan Book:  Hijacked: The Surprising Neuroscience Behind the Choices You Think You're Making and How to Take Back the Controls   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  8. Jul 20

    The Truth About Reaching the C-Suite: Political Fluency, Strategic Leadership & Executive Success with Kristine Frost, founder of Shattered Glass Advisory (S10: Epi 297)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Kristine Frost, Founder of Shattered Glass Advisory, about the honest truth behind reaching the C-suite and why political fluency is an essential leadership skill. Drawing from more than 25 years of leading people and culture in the automotive industry, Kristine shares her journey as one of the few women in executive leadership, the importance of being in the rooms where key decisions are made, and how women can avoid getting stuck in transactional leadership by developing an enterprise mindset that helps move an organization forward. Together, Mary and Kristine explore the shift from seeking external validation to finding fulfillment from within, while discussing the resilience, pragmatism, strategic thinking, and courage required to reach the next level of leadership. Whether you're aspiring to the C-suite, navigating a career transition, or redefining success on your own terms, this conversation offers honest insights and practical wisdom to help you move forward with confidence.   ABOUT: KRISTINE M. FROST LinkedIn – Kristine M. Frost Website – Shattered Glass Advisory ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

See All (100)

5
out of 5
113 Ratings

About

Step into the world of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, your go-to weekly destination for exploring the challenges confronted by women leaders on the frontlines. With a blend of engaging interviews featuring accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts along with solo episodes, you'll gain insight and actionable advice to guide you on your fearless career journey.

Information

  • Creator
    Mary Sullivan, Cooper Alexander, Gale Northrop
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Sweet but Fearless Podcast
  • Show Website
    Sweet but Fearless Podcast

You Might Also Like