Mishaps, Magic, & Mayhem: “I’ve tried it so you can benefit.”

Women Making Waves
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Where do we begin? We want women to Show up, Show off, and share their story and the truth (the whole truth) about how they got to where they are, what happened along the way, and what they learned on the journey that just might give some insight to another women seeking the same. Our aim is to provide a space to be heard, using our collective voices to make impact in the world. Grab a friend and get ready cause’ these waves of women are diving in deep, sometimes headfirst, and making Big Waves along the way.

  1. Jun 29

    Ep 148 | FINDING YOUR NORTH STAR with Colleen Clifford

    Content Warning: Conversations around suicide and depression. MEET COLLEEN Colleen Clifford is a keynote speaker and author of Life Beyond the Binge, where she shares her personal journey through binge drinking, the challenges she faced, including losing her husband to alcohol-related suicide, and how she broke free from self-sabotaging patterns. A former commercial fisherwoman and binge drinking survivor, Colleen now empowers women and individuals to master cravings, break free from alcohol, and create lives fully aligned with their values, without shame, fear, or perfection. Through honest storytelling, actionable strategies, and practical tools, Colleen helps audiences understand binge drinking, recognize emotional triggers, and take steps toward clarity, confidence, and choice-driven change. Her talks inspire hope, self-awareness, and the empowerment to live authentically and on your own terms, offering the mindset shifts and connection that transformed her life. CONNECT WITH COLLEEN Website: www.lifebeyondthebinge.com Instagram: @purepotential.health

  2. Jun 3

    Ep 147 | LIVE A MANA LIFE with Dr. Elizabeth Wanek

    MEET ELIZABETH Prior to studying for surgical boards around 40 years of age, I thought nutrition and basic science were something that only applied to my patients.  However, as I made the connection between food and my biochemistry, I became profoundly aware that what and how I was eating had a major impact on how I functioned: emotionally mentally, physically and spiritually. When I ate according to the principles of biochemistry, I felt completely different, no longer struggling with continuous cravings, yo-yo dieting, fatigue, frustration and, at times, complete anguish and despair. This experience led from the private practice of Pediatric Surgery to a consultative practice in Functional Medicine, with a focus on teaching patients how to stabilize blood sugar and meet needs for essential nutrient by balancing protein, carbohydrate and fats calories at each meal and/or snack.  In addition, I recommended a daily intake of equal amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 polyunsaturated fats (which human cells cannot produce) to supply the raw materials needed to construct and maintain a properly functioning cell membrane (Phospholipid bilayer in the figure below) and to supplement with the 8 simple sugars needed by the cell to construct receptor sites on the cell membrane (Glycoprotein in the figure below) which are used to call for and receive the  nutrients required for proper cell function.  With Functional Medicine, I went from the anatomy I could see as a surgeon to the anatomy of a cell, visible only with a microscope.  CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH Website: www.wanekmedical.com / www.liveamanalife.com

  3. May 20

    Ep 146 | DESERVE OR DESIRE? With Maria Kamau

    MEET MARIA Hi, I’m Maria Kamau. Travel coach for women 40+ who are done waiting. Travel is a desire for many. It was mine too. I was born and raised in Kenya, a place the world dreams about and I was exposed to travel early: coastal buses, overnight trains, and road trips that turned horizons into classrooms. My first time abroad came through a high-school exchange in Germany. I loved it. That one trip widened the map for the rest of my life. Since then I’ve visited 90+ countries across 5 continents and explored all 47 counties of Kenya. Some journeys were solo, many were shared. each one taught me something about courage, curiosity, and the quiet joy of being on my own timeline. I grew up in Kenya with a passport full of dreams and a calendar full of responsibilities. The “right time” never arrived, so I stopped waiting. Over the next three decades, I explored 90+ countries, learned how to plan calmly and safely, and proved to myself that travel can be both soul-filling and affordable. Along the way, I noticed something: we don’t travel for hotels or hashtags. We travel to feel different, braver, lighter, connected, and joyful. That’s why I became an ICF-certified coach and created TravelwithMkay—a supportive place where midlife women get the clarity, structure, and confidence to say, “I’m going." Why I coach: Fear isn’t required—trust the plan. Safety and comfort can sit beside spontaneity. Smart trade-offs beat big budgets every time. The best trips are the ones you actually take. How I help: We get clear on what you want from this trip, then build a simple, realistic plan around your destination, timing, budget, and safety, plus a light-packing approach that keeps you free to enjoy it. You stay in control; I’m your guide, sounding board, and cheer section from idea to touchdown. If you’re ready to swap “one day” for “I’m going,” I’m here for you—gently, practically, and on your terms. CONNECT WITH MARIA Website: www.travelwithmkay.com Instagram: @travelwithmkay

  4. May 6

    Ep 145 | THE SHE SOCIETY With Kathleen Hutchens

    MEET KATHLEEN I believe every woman should embrace their FIRE: Find your presence. Ignite the moment. Release what was. Embrace what is. Finding your presence is the key to life. Hi there. I'm Kathleen. I'm so glad you're here! I graduated with a dual honors degree in Environmental Studies & Geography from UC Santa Barbara—not an obvious springboard for launching a women's community platform, I know! But I've always felt drawn to creating something meaningful, something…bigger. I've spent my life trying to understand ecosystems—literal environments, basketball teams, classrooms I've volunteered in. But the biggest ecosystem I've come to understand? The one where women actually feel like they belong. I've struggled with where I fit in and realized so many of us are searching for a space that just… doesn't exist yet. This platform was created because I finally stopped waiting for someone else to build it. Welcome to The She Society. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN Website: www.theshesociety.org Instagram: @jointheshesociety

  5. Mar 11

    Ep 144 | HEALING HEROES with Chandler Stroud

    MEET CHANDLER Chandler Stroud is an ex-corporate marketing executive turned holistic wellness advocate, having spent over 15 years marketing some of the world’s largest brands, to now embracing her new role as founder and host of The Healing Heroes podcast – a show dedicated to helping women find peace, better health, and more happiness using unexpected and enjoyable approaches that heal mind, body, and spirit.  She created The Healing Heroes with one singular mission in mind: to empower and inspire other high-achieving women to reconnect with themselves through a diverse set of unconventional methods that result in true healing vs. just coping as we so often do. The Heroes represent not just experts in their fields, but also Chandler’s very own healers and advisors, who served as guides along her path to peace, more happiness, and ultimately the life she knew she was meant to be living all along. Chandler’s marketing career includes time spent at companies such as WebMD, KraftHeinz, Danone, and ultimately ten years with American Express where she oversaw the marketing team at Resy, Amex’s global dining platform. She currently resides in Darien, CT with her husband and two children where she prioritizes walks to the beach, her daily yoga practice, and feeding her insatiable desire to continue learning about holistic approaches to living a more fulfilled life. CONNECT WITH CHANDLER Website: www.healingheroespodcast.com Instagram: @healingheroespodcast @chanstroud

  6. Mar 4

    Ep 143 | ME BEING ME with Lindsay Pinchuk

    MEET LINDSAY Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, and small business mentor who’s among the less than 1% of female founders to successfully lead her company through an acquisition. She built her first company, Bump Club and Beyond, from just $500 into a 7-figure brand with partnerships that included Target, Nordstrom, Huggies, and Unilever, reaching over 3 million people every month before selling the business to a large agency holding company. Today, Lindsay is the founder of Dear FoundHer…, a top 1.5% podcast and community supporting women business owners over 40. Through her podcast, newsletter, mentorship program, and her signature SWEEP framework, she helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing, grow their businesses, and build long-term success. CONNECT WITH LINDSAY Website: www.dearfoundher.com  Instagram: @dearfoundher @lindsaypinchuk

  7. Feb 26

    Ep 142 | THE SERENDIPITOUS REBELS with Krystal Eicher and Wendy Guth

    MEET WENDY GUTH & KRYSTAL EICHER We didn’t start as business coaches. We started as travel advisors, running successful digital brands—until the disruptions in 2020 forced us to ask the hard questions: Am I fulfilled by what I’m doing? Do I feel rooted in purpose? Is this the life I really want—or just the one I’ve built by default? Our honest answer was "no." And we knew we weren’t alone. That moment of disruption became our catalyst. We didn’t just pivot—we went deeper. We closed down what no longer fit, invested in ourselves, and realigned with what actually mattered. Wendy became a Certified Business Coach. Krystal became a Certified Master Marketer. And together, we’ve built Serendipitous Rebel to help other entrepreneurs do what we had to do ourselves: Unlearn the hustle. Reclaim your purpose. Build a business—and a life—you actually want to be in. Through our SAVOUR framework and our signature mastermind, we now guide women through transformational business recalibrations that honor their rhythms, amplify their voice, and help them lead with soul and strategy. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things—on your own terms. And we’re here to help you Savour™ every step of the way. CONNECT WITH WENDY & KRYSTAL Instagram: @serendipitousrebel Website: www.serendipitousrebel.com Podcast: Serendipitous Rebel

  8. Feb 25

    Ep 142 | THE SERENDIPITOUS REBELS with Krystal Eicher and Wendy Guth

    MEET WENDY GUTH & KRYSTAL EICHER We didn’t start as business coaches. We started as travel advisors, running successful digital brands—until the disruptions in 2020 forced us to ask the hard questions: Am I fulfilled by what I’m doing? Do I feel rooted in purpose? Is this the life I really want—or just the one I’ve built by default? Our honest answer was "no." And we knew we weren’t alone. That moment of disruption became our catalyst. We didn’t just pivot—we went deeper. We closed down what no longer fit, invested in ourselves, and realigned with what actually mattered. Wendy became a Certified Business Coach. Krystal became a Certified Master Marketer. And together, we’ve built Serendipitous Rebel to help other entrepreneurs do what we had to do ourselves: Unlearn the hustle. Reclaim your purpose. Build a business—and a life—you actually want to be in. Through our SAVOUR framework and our signature mastermind, we now guide women through transformational business recalibrations that honor their rhythms, amplify their voice, and help them lead with soul and strategy. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things—on your own terms. And we’re here to help you Savour™ every step of the way. CONNECT WITH WENDY & KRYSTAL Instagram: @serendipitousrebel Website: www.serendipitousrebel.com Podcast: Serendipitous Rebel

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Where do we begin? We want women to Show up, Show off, and share their story and the truth (the whole truth) about how they got to where they are, what happened along the way, and what they learned on the journey that just might give some insight to another women seeking the same. Our aim is to provide a space to be heard, using our collective voices to make impact in the world. Grab a friend and get ready cause’ these waves of women are diving in deep, sometimes headfirst, and making Big Waves along the way.

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  • Creator
    Women Making Waves
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
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