Penny for your Shots

Penny Fitzgerald
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Welcome to Penny for your Shots, the podcast that uncorks the stories and insights of exceptional female entrepreneurs and leaders. Hosted by Penny Fitzgerald, this show is your front-row seat to engaging and inspiring discussions served over a glass of your favorite libation.Each episode, brilliant women from diverse fields and backgrounds will share their journeys, challenges, and experiences with stories that empower, educate, and entertain. And, we'll include memories shared with friends over a glass of wine or favorite cocktail!Subscribe now, grab your favorite beverage and join us every Thirsty Thursday for your weekly dose of inspiration, as we toast to the incredible women who are leading the way, one conversation (and cocktail) at a time. Cheers! 

  1. Why Women Hide Their Brilliance (and How to Be Seen) with Shauna VanderHoek

    5D AGO

    Why Women Hide Their Brilliance (and How to Be Seen) with Shauna VanderHoek

    Why do we hold ourselves back from being seen? Especially when we know we’re meant for more..? In this episode, Penny sits down with author and book mentor Shauna VanderHoek to talk about the real reason so many women stay stuck: fear of visibility. Shauna shares her journey from corporate consulting to helping entrepreneurs publish books; and how her own fear of being seen showed up at the exact moment she was stepping into something bigger. This conversation is about more than books. It’s about becoming the woman who’s willing to be seen. In This Episode, You’ll Hear:  Why visibility feels so uncomfortable (and what to do about it)  How writing a book can elevate your authority and impact  The surprising ways fear can show up in your life and body  Why your business growth is directly tied to your personal growth  How to move through the blocks that are keeping you stuck Key Topics:  Visibility and mindset for women entrepreneurs  Writing and publishing a business book  Overcoming fear of judgment  Personal growth and business success  Building authority as a female entrepreneur Connect with Shauna:     Website: askshauna.com     LinkedIn: Shauna VanderHoek     Excerpt from The Book You’re Meant to Finish: A Reflective Journal for Nonfiction Writers to Overcome Blocks, Gain Clarity, and Get Unstuck: http://askShauna.com/gift     Free summit for business owners and message-driven writers: https://yourbookyourmessage.com/ When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    38 min
  2. Reinventing Your Life and Money Mindset with Diane Farber

    APR 23

    Reinventing Your Life and Money Mindset with Diane Farber

    What if the life you’re living right now… isn’t the final version? In this episode, Penny sits down with Diane Farber — her neighbor, friend, and a woman who proves that reinvention doesn’t have an expiration date. Diane shares her journey from social worker to financial advisor, building a career from scratch in her 40s, and then starting over again in a brand new community in her 80s. Her story is layered with courage, curiosity, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from doing the thing, even when it’s uncomfortable. This conversation is also a gentle (and sometimes not-so-gentle) nudge for women to take ownership of their financial future. Because being “taken care of” isn’t the same as being informed. In this episode:  What it really takes to reinvent yourself at any stage of life  The courage behind changing careers later in life  Why fear doesn’t mean stop; it means GO  The importance of financial literacy for women  What happens when you don’t understand your money  How to stay curious, connected, and engaged as you age If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to make a change… this might be it. When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    1h 16m
  3. Your Hormones Aren’t the Problem, They’re Your Power | Dr. Aumatma Simmons

    APR 16

    Your Hormones Aren’t the Problem, They’re Your Power | Dr. Aumatma Simmons

    What if your hormones weren’t the problem, but instead were the key to everything? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a naturopathic doctor who’s spent nearly 20 years studying hormones, fertility, and the deeper wisdom of the female body. We talk about why so many women feel burned out trying to keep up with systems designed for men—and how understanding your natural cycle can change the way you live, work, and make decisions. This conversation is both validating and eye-opening. If you’ve ever felt “off,” exhausted, or out of sync with your life… your body might not be failing you. It might be trying to guide you. In this episode:  • Why hormones have been misunderstood (and mislabeled) for years  • The real reason women experience burnout  • What it means to live a “fertile lifestyle”  • How toxins, mindset, and stress impact your body  • Why intuition is deeply connected to your physiology  • The difference between men’s 24-hour cycle and women’s 28-day rhythm Key Topics:  • Hormonal health for women  • Burnout and energy cycles  • Intuition and body awareness  • Fertility and lifestyle  • Women’s leadership and energy To connect with Dr. Aumatma:  Website: https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/hormonal  Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    1h 2m
  4. Bougie on a Budget: Spend Without the Stress | Budget Besties

    APR 9

    Bougie on a Budget: Spend Without the Stress | Budget Besties

    If the word “budget” makes you want to pour a glass of wine at 9am… stay with me. This conversation with the Budget Besties is not about restriction. It’s about freedom. Shana and Vanessa are on a mission to take the shame out of money and replace it with simple, real-life systems that actually work. Because most women aren’t bad with money... they’ve just never been shown how to manage it in a way that fits their life. And the best part? You don’t have to give up the things you love to make it work. In this episode:  Why budgeting has such a heavy emotional charge for so many women  The difference between a budget and a system  How to simplify, separate, and automate your money  Real client stories that show what’s actually possible  How to create space for the things that matter most to you Key Topics:  Money shame and mindset  Simple budgeting systems  Organizing your finances  Spending without guilt  Women and financial empowerment Resources & Links: • Budget Besties system: https://budgetbesties.com/penny When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    57 min
  5. Starting Over at 50: Building Freedom with Belinda Sandor

    APR 2

    Starting Over at 50: Building Freedom with Belinda Sandor

    Starting over at 50 can feel overwhelming. Or, it can become the beginning of something extraordinary. In this episode, Belinda Sandor shares how she rebuilt her life during a major transition: divorce, financial stress, and becoming a single mom... and turned it into a thriving virtual assistant business that now gives her freedom and flexibility at 65. Her story is a beautiful example of what’s possible when women stop waiting for permission and start creating lives that actually fit. In this episode, we talk about:  What it really looks like to start over in midlife  How Belinda built a business from home before it was “a thing”  The role mindset plays in moving forward  Why you don’t have to share everything to be visible  Creating income and freedom on your own terms Key Topics:  Midlife reinvention  Virtual assistant businesses  Women entrepreneurs mindset  Overcoming limiting beliefs  Building a flexible lifestyle Connect with Belinda: https://thevaconnection.com When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    40 min
  6. It’s Your Turn: Reinventing Life After 50 with Karen Ansen

    MAR 26

    It’s Your Turn: Reinventing Life After 50 with Karen Ansen

    What if the moment you’ve been waiting for… is right now? Karen Ansen joins me for a conversation that will feel very familiar if you’ve ever looked around your life and thought, “Okay… what’s next for me?” After years of building a career, raising a family, and showing up for everyone else, Karen found herself at a turning point—one that led her to reconnect with herself, redefine her purpose, and create a life and business that truly fit. This episode is about more than reinvention. It’s about remembering who you are—and giving yourself permission to live like it. In this episode, Karen shares:  Her journey from government work to law to entrepreneurship  The moment that made her question everything  Why self-worth shows up in how we price and lead  How breathwork and inner work changed her life  What it means to lead and live authentically Key Topics:  Reinventing life after 50  Midlife identity and purpose  Women and self-worth  Boundaries and people-pleasing  Leadership and emotional intelligence  Building a business that supports your life Connect with Karen: https://www.ignitehr.com.au/  and https://igniteyourpurpose.au/home When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    52 min
  7. Why the Finger Lakes Is the Next Must-Visit Wine Region with Caley McKnight

    MAR 19

    Why the Finger Lakes Is the Next Must-Visit Wine Region with Caley McKnight

    If the Finger Lakes isn’t on your travel list yet… it might be after this conversation. In this episode, I’m joined by Caley McKnight, an enology student at Cornell University who’s immersed in one of the most exciting (and underrated) wine regions in the country. Together, we explore what makes the Finger Lakes so special—and why it’s quickly becoming a must-visit destination for wine lovers. From cool-climate wines and vineyard life to hidden gems you won’t want to miss, this episode is part wine education, part travel inspiration, and part love letter to discovering something new. And if you’re joining me for Wine Camp 2026… consider this your preview. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Caley went from restaurant life in California to studying winemakingWhat makes the Finger Lakes climate ideal for certain winesWhy Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc shine in this regionThe role of science, soil, and sustainability in winemakingLocal recommendations for wineries, cideries, and distilleriesWhy this region offers a more relaxed, approachable wine experienceKey Topics: Finger Lakes wine region overviewEnology and winemaking basicsCool-climate winesWomen in the wine industryWine travel and experiencesSustainable and biodynamic practicesWant to experience it for yourself? Learn more about Wine Camp at: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

    31 min
  8. Grow Your Business by Growing You: Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns with Dr. Shannon South

    MAR 12

    Grow Your Business by Growing You: Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns with Dr. Shannon South

    Sometimes the thing holding your business back isn’t strategy, marketing, or systems. Sometimes it’s the patterns you didn’t even know were there. In this episode of Penny for Your Shots: Conversations & Cocktails with Brilliant Women, Penny sits down with trauma-informed therapist, speaker, and author Dr. Shannon South to explore how our past experiences can quietly shape the way we lead, build businesses, and show up in our lives. Dr. Shannon shares how hidden emotional patterns can influence everything from the risks we take to the opportunities we avoid. When women begin to untangle those patterns, something powerful often happens: as they grow personally, their businesses begin to grow too. This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that reinvention in midlife isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about reconnecting with who you’ve been all along. In this episode, you’ll hear:  • Why personal growth often unlocks business growth  • How hidden patterns can quietly shape entrepreneurial decisions  • The connection between healing, leadership, and reinvention  • Why midlife can be a powerful season for rediscovery  • How untangling old patterns can help women move forward with more freedom Key topics discussed:  • Midlife reinvention and personal growth  • Women entrepreneurs and mindset  • Hidden behavioral patterns and leadership  • Trauma-informed personal development  • Building a business that reflects who you truly are When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨ Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes. 📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026 🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in? Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

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Welcome to Penny for your Shots, the podcast that uncorks the stories and insights of exceptional female entrepreneurs and leaders. Hosted by Penny Fitzgerald, this show is your front-row seat to engaging and inspiring discussions served over a glass of your favorite libation.Each episode, brilliant women from diverse fields and backgrounds will share their journeys, challenges, and experiences with stories that empower, educate, and entertain. And, we'll include memories shared with friends over a glass of wine or favorite cocktail!Subscribe now, grab your favorite beverage and join us every Thirsty Thursday for your weekly dose of inspiration, as we toast to the incredible women who are leading the way, one conversation (and cocktail) at a time. Cheers! 

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  • Creator
    Penny Fitzgerald
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Penny for your Shots
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