Sweet but Fearless Podcast

Mary Sullivan, Cooper Alexander, Gale Northrop
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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jul 13

    Work-Life Balance: Finding Fulfillment Without Leaving Your Career with Wendy Meadows (S10: Epi 296)

    Can you build a successful career and still create a life that feels truly fulfilling? In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Wendy Meadows, attorney, life coach, and author, about redefining success without walking away from the career you love. Wendy shares how her early years in a family law firm taught her the fundamentals of business, time management, and efficiency, while also revealing the personal cost of constantly pushing forward. After discovering health and wellness coaching, she found a path that complemented her legal career and helped her reconnect with herself. Today, Wendy continues to practice law while empowering others through coaching and her book, "sparkle & GRIT", showing that fulfillment comes from nurturing every aspect of your life, not just your career.   ABOUT: WENDY S MEADOWS LinkedIn – Wendy Meadows Website – Wendy Meadows Book – "sparkle & Grit: Live a Technicolor Life by Finally Finding Balance, Escaping Monotony, and Beating Burnout"  ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  6. Jul 6

    Unlocking the Power of Your Story with Laura Nespoli, Founder of Meshin Movement (S10: Epi 295)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Laura Nespoli, Founder of Meshin Movement, to explore the transformative power of story. After experiencing profound personal growth, Laura discovered that embracing and sharing her own story became the catalyst for breaking through limitations and becoming the woman she was meant to be. That journey led her to study the science of storytelling and how our personal narratives can fuel growth, deepen self-awareness, strengthen our relationships, and create meaningful connections within our communities. Together, Mary and Laura discuss why stories matter, how storytelling shapes our experiences, and how reclaiming your own narrative can create lasting movement in your life.   ABOUT: LAURA NESPOLI LinkedIn – Laura Nespoli Website – Meshin Movement Book – "Threads of Me and You: Unravel Your Limits and Weave Growth from Within" ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  7. Jun 28

    Beyond the Label: Growing into Strategic Leadership with Teresa Gregory, Founder of G Squared Consulting (S10: Epi 294)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Teresa Gregory, Founder of G Squared Consulting, talk about how too often, we become pigeonholed by the very skills that make us successful. When you're known as the person who can always get a specific job done, others begin to define you by that role and it's easy to start believing that label yourself. Teresa shares why it's important not to lean into those limitations, but instead to intentionally promote your broader capabilities and position yourself as a strategic leader. Mary and Teresa also explore how technology is reshaping leadership. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for people, they discuss how leaders can embrace it as a powerful tool that enhances decision-making, innovation, and impact. If you're ready to move beyond labels, think more strategically, and lead with confidence in an AI-driven world, this conversation is for you. As the founder of G Squared Consulting, Teresa has partnered with industry leaders—including Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, and major corporate teams—to design high-impact leadership programs that elevate culture, accelerate growth, and equip managers with the skills needed to lead confidently in a changing world.     ABOUT: TERESA GREGORY LinkedIn – Teresa Gregory Website – Squared Success ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

  8. Jun 21

    From Corporate Accounting to Entrepreneurship: Linda Hunt on Reinvention, Money, and Why Everything Is Figureoutable (S10: Epi 293)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Linda Hunt, founder of SumSolutions, to explore the winding path from corporate accounting professional to successful entrepreneur. Linda shares how many of us hold tightly to goals we set years ago, even when they no longer align with who we've become. She reflects on the importance of giving ourselves permission to evolve, recognizing when our interests have changed, and embracing opportunities that may look very different from the careers we originally envisioned. The conversation also tackles one of business's most important, and often, uncomfortable topics - money. Linda explains why accounting is far more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Financial data tells the story of a company, revealing patterns, highlighting priorities, and providing the clarity leaders need to make informed decisions. While accounting may not directly generate revenue, it plays a critical role in profitability, growth, and long-term success. Throughout the discussion, Linda's guiding philosophy shines through: "Everything is figureoutable."   ABOUT LINDA HUNT: LinkedIn – Linda Hunt Website – Sum Solutions Book – The Money Conversation: Speak the Truth. Set the Standard. Get Paid Without Apology ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

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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.

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