Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

Sheila Slick
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Every entrepreneur, every leader, every woman building something meaningful has a milestone moment. A turning point that changed everything. Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership is a storytelling podcast hosted by Sheila Slick, founder of Five Milestones LLC. Each episode is a guided conversation that goes deeper than business strategy. We explore the life you built, the moment everything changed, and the person you are today. Our guests are entrepreneurs, coaches, leaders, and aspiring authors who are ready to share the real story behind their success. Not the highlight reel. The truth. Select guests are invited to become published authors through our Contributing Author program, where their interview is transformed into a professionally edited, published story using our proprietary PodToBook.ai software. You have a story that matters. It is time to tell it. www.fivemilestones.com

  1. 2d ago

    Small Steps to Real Change with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

    What if the biggest reason you're stuck has nothing to do with talent, resources, or timing? Dr. Christiane Schroeder is a behavioral economist, TEDx speaker, and host of Happy Healthy Hustle, a top 1% global podcast. Named 2025 Woman Podcaster of the Year, she's taught more than 10,000 people across five countries how to create lasting change. She's also a Fulbright scholar, Cal Poly professor, and author of Petite Practice. In this episode, she reveals the hidden economic logic behind why every human resists change and why that resistance is actually rational. Tune in to hear the full conversation and discover the small step that could change everything. To connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeder, visit drchristiane.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and eventsExpanded strategies and resourcesDirect connection with Sheila for questions and supportSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  2. Aug 26

    Money Beliefs Holding Creatives Back with Jen Fontanilla

    What if the reason your creative business isn't growing has nothing to do with your talent? Jen Fontanilla spent 25 years as a graphic designer creating packaging and displays for major global brands while simultaneously building a 20-year career in financial services. She was living a double life and then she discovered the invisible thread connecting both worlds and it changed everything. Now a certified money coach, TEDx speaker, and four-time award-winning author of The Creative Code, Jen helps creative entrepreneurs uncover the money stories they didn't know were running the show. Tune in to hear the moment Jen walked away from her licenses with no turning back and the mindset shift that made it all worth it. To connect with Jen Fontanilla, find her on LinkedIn or Instagram @ItisJenFontanilla Stay connected! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  3. Aug 19

    From Grit to Grace in Leadership with Dr. Alena Candova

    What if the very thing driving your success is the same thing keeping you from the life you actually want? Dr. Alena Candova, neurocoach and author of Grace Over Grit, spent years pushing through corporate jobs, toxic relationships, and even her own healing journey before a silent meditation retreat in Bali cracked everything wide open. She could send love and compassion to everyone around her, but when it came time to direct it inward? Something completely unexpected happened. Tune in to hear what she uncovered and the shift that changed everything. To connect with Dr. Alena Candova, visit https://www.sattvaintegralhealth.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  4. Aug 12

    How Storytelling Helps Coaches Get Clients with Jessica Rhodes

    Are you a coach who feels like the best kept secret in your industry? What if the key to unlocking your next wave of clients isn't paid ads or a complicated funnel, but something far more personal? Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world's first podcast booking agency, at just 25 years old. What started as a virtual assistant side hustle has grown into a powerhouse that's booked over 50,000 podcast interviews. But it's what Jessica discovered along the way about why most coaches fail at visibility that might surprise you. Listen in to learn more about podcast guesting strategies for coaches, how to grow your business through genuine connection, and building a lifestyle business that supports your values. To connect with Jessica Rhodes, visit interviewconnections.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  5. Aug 5

    What Really Happens After You Become a Published Author?

    What if one conversation could change everything? These six women sat down for a podcast interview. That conversation became a published chapter. That chapter became part of an international #1 bestseller in four countries. And in Part 2 of this special roundtable, they answer the question every aspiring author wants to know: what really happens after you become a published author? Then Kassandra Hamilton asked each woman what she would say to the version of herself before she shared her story. What came out is something every woman sitting on her own story needs to hear. Listen in to learn more about becoming a published author through one conversation, building momentum after your first book, and why sharing your story creates opportunities you can't predict. Your story matters. Ready to tell it? Visit fivemilestones.com to be a guest on the show. One conversation is all it takes to become a published author. Get the book: The Rise of the Self-Led Woman on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hNRtPb Kassandra is now accepting applications for Volume 2. If this episode stirs something in you, this may be your moment. Apply for Volume 2: https://readysetrealign.ca/books/the-rise-of-the-self-led-woman-volume-2 Stay connected! Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  6. Aug 4

    How One Conversation Made 11 Women Bestselling Authors

    What if the only thing standing between you and a published book was a single conversation? In this special episode of Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership, host Sheila Slick sits down with seven co-authors of The Rise of the Self-Led Woman: Stories of Resilience, Realignment, & Rising, the international #1 bestseller curated by Kassandra Hamilton that hit the top of the charts in four countries. Each woman walked into a conversation and walked out a published author. But what happened after the book landed in their hands? The reactions surprised even them. This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation. Listen in to learn more about becoming a published author through collaboration, overcoming the fear of being seen, and building community through shared storytelling. Get the book: The Rise of the Self-Led Woman: Stories of Resilience, Realignment, & Rising on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hNRtPb Kassandra is now accepting applications for Volume 2. If this episode stirs something in you, this may be your moment. Apply for Volume 2: https://readysetrealign.ca/books/the-rise-of-the-self-led-woman-volume-2 Stay connected! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  7. Jul 31

    Inside the Empowered Podcasting Conference with Rich Perry

    We're giving away FREE tickets to the Empowered Podcasting Conference, a community built to help results-driven podcasters, video makers, and content creators elevate their passion and creativity to new heights! Comment #ShareYourStory on social media for your chance to win. Rich Perry, CMO and partner of the Empowered Podcasting Conference, takes us inside this annual conference in Charlotte, NC dedicated to helping podcast creators build impactful shows and sustainable businesses. From expert-led sessions on monetization and sponsorships to hands-on tools for growing your audience, Rich reveals what attendees walk away with and why the community keeps delivering value long after the event ends. But here's the best part: PodToBook.ai is a proud sponsor of Empowered Podcasting, and we're giving away FREE tickets! Comment #ShareYourStory on social media for your chance to win. Whether you're launching your first episode or looking to take your podcast to the next level, find out why this is the room you need to be in August 21-23. Stay connected! Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

  8. Jul 29

    Turn Your Creative Gift into a Career with Allen C. Paul

    What would you do if you walked away from not one, but two stable careers to chase a creative dream with no safety net? Alan Paul spent 30 years navigating the tension between faith, creativity, and making a living. A classically trained musician turned teacher turned church leader, Alan kept feeling a pull toward something more. But it was the moment he handed in his resignation, just as a promotion was being offered, that everything changed. Now with over 500 podcast episodes, multiple books, devotionals on the billion-download YouVersion app, and performances alongside jazz and soul legends, Alan has built an entire platform dedicated to helping creatives thrive. But how did a "pamphlet" idea sketched out in a bedroom become the foundation for all of it? Listen in to learn more about turning creativity into a sustainable business, overcoming creative blocks as an entrepreneur, and building a platform through community connections. To connect with Alan Paul, visit godandgigs.com or alancpaul.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

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Every entrepreneur, every leader, every woman building something meaningful has a milestone moment. A turning point that changed everything. Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership is a storytelling podcast hosted by Sheila Slick, founder of Five Milestones LLC. Each episode is a guided conversation that goes deeper than business strategy. We explore the life you built, the moment everything changed, and the person you are today. Our guests are entrepreneurs, coaches, leaders, and aspiring authors who are ready to share the real story behind their success. Not the highlight reel. The truth. Select guests are invited to become published authors through our Contributing Author program, where their interview is transformed into a professionally edited, published story using our proprietary PodToBook.ai software. You have a story that matters. It is time to tell it. www.fivemilestones.com

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