Secrets of Powerful Women with Jill Conway

Jill Conway
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20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, Jill Conway hosts an award-winning women empowerment podcast where self-improvement meets entrepreneurship and career success. Inspiring conversations with powerful women in business, leadership, and life — helping you grow confidence, success, and self-worth. Real stories. Bold insights. Proven strategies to help women lead, succeed, and thrive. Unlock the secrets of powerful women to build confidence, master leadership, and create a life you love. Subscribe now and go to powerfulwomenusa.com to sign up for newsletter & events #powerfulwomen #success

  1. 91. How to Look Confident, Feel Powerful, and Dress for the Life You Want

    Jun 4

    91. How to Look Confident, Feel Powerful, and Dress for the Life You Want

    How to Look Good and Feel Good Over 40 . In this empowering episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Yolanda Taylor, celebrity wardrobe stylist, author, and founder of At the Style Table, to discuss how fashion, confidence, and self-image can transform a woman's life.  Featured on the Today Show and known for helping midlife women rediscover their confidence, Yolanda shares practical style advice and powerful mindset shifts that go far beyond clothes. From navigating menopause and body changes to cleaning out a closet that no longer reflects who you are, this conversation is about embracing your next chapter with confidence and purpose. Fashion tips for women over 40 and women over 50How style impacts confidence, self-esteem, and successReinventing yourself in midlifeBuilding a wardrobe that reflects who you are todayCloset organization and wardrobe essentialsStyle mistakes women make after 40Dressing for confidence, leadership, and successWhy self-care includes how you present yourselfBody confidence during menopause and midlife transitionsYolanda's inspiring journey from flight attendant to successful entrepreneurIf you're a woman navigating a career change, an empty nest, menopause, entrepreneurship, or simply want to feel more confident in your own skin, this episode is for you. Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe to my channel to keep this conversation going. *Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, former 20 yr TV News reporter, professional coach, and women's empowerment advocate. Each episode features candid conversations with extraordinary women across every industry, sharing the real stories behind their success, resilience, and reinvention. Made for women 45 and beyond who are ready to own their power and write their next chapter. New episodes every week — subscribe so you never miss one.OIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-clubSubscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen Sign up for events & workshops: ⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com⁠Follow: ⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠ | ⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠ | ⁠@jillconway_officialwomen over 50, midlife women, fashion over 50, style tips for women, confidence for women, women empowerment, self confidence, women entrepreneurs, personal growth, menopause, reinvention after 50, women success stories, female entrepreneur, self esteem, wardrobe stylist

    59 min
  2. 90: Business Leadership, Career Growth, and Success with Diane Schwartz

    May 28

    90: Business Leadership, Career Growth, and Success with Diane Schwartz

    What does it really take for a woman to rise into leadership, build confidence, and become a CEO? In this powerful episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway interviews Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications and the first female CEO in the company’s 60-year history. Diane shares her inspiring journey from journalist to media executive, opening up about leadership, overcoming self-doubt, executive presence, communication skills, career growth, and what women need to succeed in business today. This conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiration for: Women in businessFemale entrepreneursMidlife women reinventing themselvesWomen leaders and executivesWomen building confidence and career successHow women can build confidence and leadership presenceOvercoming imposter syndrome and self-doubtThe mindset successful women leaders shareWomen in the C-suite and breaking glass ceilingsCareer growth, communication skills, and emotional intelligenceLeadership lessons from running a global communications companyWork-life balance, marriage, and success for ambitious womenWhy women should stop underestimating themselvesIf you are a woman striving for more success, stronger leadership skills, greater confidence, or a meaningful next chapter, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered. Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, public speaking coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club Subscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠  Sign up for women’s health events & workshops: ⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com⁠ Follow: ⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠ | ⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠ | ⁠@jillconway_official Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow me here for more. #womeninbusiness, #womenempowerment, #womenleaders, #femaleCEO, womensuccessstories, #executivepresence, #womenover40 confidence for women, leadership skills, communication skills, emotional intelligence, career growth for women, women entrepreneurs, midlife women, women over 40, female leadership, women executives, professional women, business women, personal growth, Secrets of Powerful Women

    53 min
  3. 89. From Realtor to Life Coach, Lesa Frye on Success Without Sacrifice

    May 21

    89. From Realtor to Life Coach, Lesa Frye on Success Without Sacrifice

    What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your peace? In this inspiring episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Lesa Frye, Certified Life Coach, Business Growth Strategist, former top-producing Realtor, and founder of Embrace Joyful Living Coaching. After leaving corporate America to be more present for her family, Lesa took a leap of faith into real estate and sold an incredible 41 homes in her very first year, building a six-figure real estate business and becoming a top-performing agent for more than 30 years. Now, Lesa helps women entrepreneurs, women in real estate, business owners, and high-achieving women escape overwhelm, set boundaries, and build profitable businesses without sacrificing themselves in the process. This episode is packed with wisdom for: Women in real estateFemale entrepreneursMidlife women reinventing themselvesWomen business ownersRealtors facing burnout or overwhelmWomen seeking work-life balance and successHow women can build successful businesses without burnoutThe hidden cost of overworking and people pleasingReal estate success strategies and mindset shiftsThe importance of boundaries, balance, and self-careHow to align your business with your valuesConfidence, leadership, and personal growth for womenWhy success should feel peaceful, not exhaustingLesa also shares the powerful story behind her “God whisper,” the moment that inspired her to help women redefine success and create lives that feel joyful and aligned. If you are a woman in real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, or a season of reinvention, this conversation will inspire you to grow your business without losing yourself along the way. Her podcast is The Balanced Business Woman Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, public speaking coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club Subscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠  Sign up for women’s health events & workshops: ⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com⁠ Follow: ⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠ | ⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠ | ⁠@jillconwaymcdowell  Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow me here for more. women in real estate, female entrepreneur, women business owners, realtor success, women empowerment, business coach for women, work life balance, burnout recovery, women entrepreneurs, women over 40, midlife women, business growth, confidence for women, leadership for women, real estate coaching, personal growth, women leaders, real estate success, Secrets of Powerful Women

    46 min
  4. 88. Confidence and Executive Presentation for Women in Business with Kerri Garbis

    May 14

    88. Confidence and Executive Presentation for Women in Business with Kerri Garbis

    What makes a woman unforgettable in business, leadership, and life? In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Kerri Garbis, CEO and founder of Ovation Communication, executive communication expert, TEDx speaker, and author of Presentation Skills for Managers. Kerri has helped thousands of professionals from companies like Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Mastercard, and McDonald’s master the skills that truly set leaders apart, confidence, executive presence, emotional intelligence, storytelling, and powerful communication. But her story starts far from the boardroom. From child actress to musical theater performer to successful entrepreneur and business leader, Kerri shares how performance skills became the foundation for helping women command a room, speak with confidence, and lead with impact. This conversation is packed with practical strategies for women in business, entrepreneurs, midlife women, leaders, and anyone looking to build confidence and elevate their presence. How women can develop executive presence and confidenceThe communication skills powerful leaders useEmotional intelligence and leadership successStorytelling techniques that connect with any audienceHow to overcome fear and speak with authorityWhy women often underestimate their own presence and influenceKerri’s journey from performer to CEO and communication expertIf you are a woman looking to grow your confidence, leadership, business, or personal brand, this episode will give you tools you can use immediately. Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, on-camera coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club Subscribe: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠⁠  Sign up for women’s health events & workshops: ⁠⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@jillconwaymcdowell⁠  Follow the podcast for me, Secrets of Powerful Women, on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

    45 min
  5. 87: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom with Lisa Taylor /Secrets of Powerful Women

    May 7

    87: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom with Lisa Taylor /Secrets of Powerful Women

    What if the answers you’ve been searching for are already inside you? In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Lisa Taylor, holistic wellness coach, to explore the power of self-discovery, breathwork, intuition, and emotional healing. Lisa shares how women can reconnect with themselves, regulate their emotions, and move through life’s challenges with more clarity and resilience. Through simple but powerful tools like breathwork, mindfulness, and self-reflection, she shows how to shift from feeling stuck to living with intention and authenticity. This conversation is especially meaningful for midlife women, high-achieving women, and anyone navigating change, stress, or a desire for deeper purpose. Why self-reflection is the foundation of personal growthHow breathwork and mindfulness can calm your nervous systemThe importance of trusting your intuition and inner voiceHow to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for transformationPractical tools for healing, resilience, and self-awarenessHow to reconnect with your authentic selfIf you’re ready to slow down, tune in, and start living more intentionally, this episode will guide you back to yourself. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, former Tv news reporter, coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. self discovery, breathwork for women, intuition, holistic wellness, personal growth, emotional healing, mindfulness, midlife women, mental health, resilience, spiritual growth, Secrets of Powerful Women

    47 min
  6. 86. Achievement As A Coping Mechanism with Lena Fein

    Apr 30

    86. Achievement As A Coping Mechanism with Lena Fein

    What if your success wasn’t just ambition, but survival? In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Lena Fein, author of Shattering the Mirror, to explore a powerful and often hidden truth, that high achievement, perfectionism, and overperformance can be rooted in trauma. Lena shares her journey from a high-performing career in tech to a deeper understanding of how her drive was shaped by early life experiences. Raised in a difficult environment, she learned to excel as a way to gain control, validation, and safety. This conversation is especially important for women in business, midlife women, leaders, and high achievers who may not realize the emotional cost of constantly striving. We talk about what happens when success becomes a coping mechanism, why so many women struggle to slow down, and what it really takes to redefine success later in life. How perfectionism and high achievement can be survival strategiesThe hidden emotional cost of overperformanceWhy high-achieving women often feel pressure, even after successThe connection between trauma, control, and productivityHow to begin redefining success in midlifeWhat it means to reconnect with who you are beyond your accomplishmentsIf you are a woman who has always pushed yourself to succeed, this episode may change how you see your journey. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, Veteran 20 yr TV News Reporter, coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. high achieving women, perfectionism, trauma response, women in business, burnout women, overachiever mindset, midlife women, personal growth, emotional healing, redefining success, women empowerment, Secrets of Powerful Women

    51 min

  7. Apr 23

    85: College Drop Off: Moms, No One Prepares You For This

    You drop your child off at college.You say goodbye.You walk to your car… and everything changes. In this raw and emotional solo episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, Jill Conway opens up about the college send-off experience for moms, and the moment no one prepares you for. This is not just about missing your child. It is about the emotional shift, identity change, and quiet grief that many women feel after college drop-off. "I'm not a therapist," says Jill, " I'm a mom that's been through it - three times." If you are a mom going through this transition, you will feel seen in this conversation. The emotional impact of the college drop-off for momsWhy the silence after your child leaves feels so intenseGrieving a version of your life while your child moves forwardThe identity shift women experience after raising childrenWhy no one checks on the mom and why that mattersHow to begin reconnecting with yourself in this new seasonThis episode is for midlife women, mothers, and anyone navigating a major life transition. Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, public speaking coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club college drop off moms, empty nest college, motherhood transition, women over 40, midlife women, parenting teens, life after kids, emotional health moms, women empowerment, personal growth

    33 min
  8. 84: A New Way to Communicate after Speech Loss with Dr Maheen Adamson

    Apr 16

    84: A New Way to Communicate after Speech Loss with Dr Maheen Adamson

    What if losing your ability to speak didn’t mean losing your voice? In this powerful episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway sits down with Maheen Adamson, neuroscientist, Stanford researcher, and CEO of Soof Solutions, whose groundbreaking technology is helping people communicate without speaking. When a stroke, ALS, or brain injury takes away someone’s speech, it can feel like their identity is slipping away. But Maheen is changing that. Through innovative use of eye tracking and head movement technology, her app allows patients to express their needs, emotions, and thoughts using devices as simple as an iPad. This is more than technology. It is about restoring dignity, connection, and humanity. Maheen shares the deeply personal story behind her mission, inspired by her father’s stroke and her own experience as a caregiver. From that moment, she dedicated her life to bridging the gap between silence and self-expression. This conversation is essential for women, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about innovation, purpose, and human connection. How neuroscience and technology are transforming communication for stroke, ALS, and brain injury patientsThe power of eye tracking and head movement to unlock expression without speechWhy communication is a basic human right, not a privilegeThe emotional and psychological impact of losing and regaining a voiceHow affordable, accessible technology can change lives in hospitals and homesMaheen’s journey from Stanford neuroscientist to CEO, building a mission-driven companyHow innovation, compassion, and purpose come together to create real changeThis episode will shift how you think about voice, connection, and what it means to truly be heard. If you believe in the power of women leading change, in resilience, and in creating solutions that matter, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Secrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, public speaking coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-club women in STEM, neuroscience innovation, women entrepreneurs, caregiver support, stroke recovery, ALS communication, assistive technology, healthcare innovation, women leaders, purpose driven business, midlife women, female founder, Secrets of Powerful Women

    51 min
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20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, Jill Conway hosts an award-winning women empowerment podcast where self-improvement meets entrepreneurship and career success. Inspiring conversations with powerful women in business, leadership, and life — helping you grow confidence, success, and self-worth. Real stories. Bold insights. Proven strategies to help women lead, succeed, and thrive. Unlock the secrets of powerful women to build confidence, master leadership, and create a life you love. Subscribe now and go to powerfulwomenusa.com to sign up for newsletter & events #powerfulwomen #success

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