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. 6D AGO

    Rewiring Self-Sabotage with Bizzie Gold, Mental Health Innovator and Author (S9:Epi 261)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, sits down with Bizzie Gold, mental health innovator, speaker, and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar. Using a science-backed approach to Brain Pattern Mapping, Bizzie exposes how your mind manipulates you into believing the same comfortable lies, all while making your life harder than it needs to be. Together, they talk about why most self-sabotage begins in childhood and how labels can become convenient excuses that block real growth. Bizzie is a trailblazing innovator in emotional rewiring, blending cutting-edge technology with data-driven insights to revolutionize the mental health field. As the creator of a nationally accredited methodology, she challenges the status quo by exposing the subconscious patterns that drive behavior and offering efficient, sustainable tools for lasting change.  MORE ABOUT BIZZIE GOLD: Website: Bizzie Gold LinkedIn: Bizzie Gold Instagram: Bizzie Gold Decoded Podcast with Bizzie Book: Your Brain is a Filthy Liar: How Self-Deception Controls You and the Path to Freedom ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    32 min

  2. OCT 27

    The Power of the Pause with mindset coach and founder of the Pause Method, Karen Bartholomew (S9:Epi 260)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Karen Bartholomew to explore her transformative Power of the Pause methodology, a step-by-step framework designed to help you redesign your next chapter with intention and courage. Karen believes our greatest superpower is curiosity, and that failure isn't a setback but a gift that reveals what truly matters. Through her Pause Methodology, she shares how to slow down, reflect, and create space for growth, clarity, and reinvention. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, a personal transition, or simply craving a reset, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the pause and rediscover the power within it. Through The Pause Method, Karen helps women and leaders break free from limiting beliefs, release old patterns, and step fully into their potential. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, seeking more meaning in your career, or simply wanting to show up more powerfully in your own life, she'll help you slow down so you can speed up in the right direction.   MORE ABOUT KAREN BARTHOLOMEW: Website: Karen Bartholomew YouTube: The Power of the Pause ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    31 min

  3. OCT 20

    From Wrong Jobs to Right Lessons: Navigating Career Detours with Brooke Lively, Founder and President of Cathedral Capital (S9:Epi 259)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Brooke Lively, founder and president of Cathedral Capital, about the twists, turns, and unexpected detours that shape a fulfilling career. Together, they explore how finding where you belong often means recognizing that the right company is one whose core values truly align with your own. Brooke shares how each job, whether it's a perfect fit or a painful mismatch, can teach you something valuable. Even a challenging boss can become a guidepost, showing you the kind of leader you aspire to be. As Robert Frost wrote, "I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." This episode reminds us that success isn't about a straight line, it's about the growth, lessons, and wins you collect along the way.   MORE ABOUT BROOKE LIVELY: LinkedIn: Brooke Lively Website: Brooke Lively Website: CathCap YouTube: An Interview with Brooke Lively ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    32 min

  4. OCT 12

    Leading with Confidence and Curiosity with award winning executive coach, Kelli Thompson (S9:Epi 258)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kelli Thompson, award-winning executive coach and author, to explore where confidence truly comes from and how curiosity is its secret partner. Mary and Kelli unpack the critical difference between being a manager and being a leader, diving into how doing the work yourself can sometimes hinder your ability to think strategically and lead effectively. Together, they explore why confidence isn't about having all the answers but about being willing to ask the right questions. Tune in and discover how confidence and curiosity work hand-in-hand to shape authentic, fearless leadership. Kelli is an award-winning leadership and executive coach, keynote speaker, and the critically acclaimed author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. In Kelli's two-decade career leading teams, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future leaders.   MORE ABOUT KELLI THOMPSON: LinkedIn: Kelli Thompson Website: Kelli Rae Thompson Book: Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. Ted Talk: How Idolizing Coworkers Can Hold You Back SIGN up for leadership and confidence tips every Tuesday FREE guides and workbooks for career clarity in leadership and confidence ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    28 min

  5. OCT 6

    Pitching Yourself Fearlessly with Gloria Chou, Founder of Gloria Chou PR (S9:Epi 257)

    In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Gloria Chou, an award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Gloria is known for her untraditional yet proven approach to public relations—one that makes visibility and media access attainable for everyone, not just those with insider connections or massive followings. Together, they dive into what PR truly means for small business owners and professionals in transition. Gloria shares practical strategies for pitching yourself with confidence, using your voice to attract your ideal audience, and showing up authentically in your story. ✨ FREE MASTERCLASS Oct 7-9, 2025    MORE ABOUT GLOIA CHOU LinkedIn: Gloria Chou Website: Gloria Chou PR Podcast: Small Business PR Masterclass: Get Featured in Gift Guides, Oct 7-9, 2025 ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    24 min

  6. SEP 29

    Finding Your Voice: Resilience and Confidence with Kim Brassor, Chief Visionary with One Voice Evolving (S9:Epi 256)

    In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan, talks with Kim Brassor, founder and Chief Visionary with One Voice Evolving, for an insightful conversation on resilience and reinvention, especially for women over 40. Together, they explore what it truly means to take up space at the table, how to speak so others will listen, and the hidden barriers that keep many women from feeling confident, comfortable, and secure in their roles. Kim shares practical strategies for finding your voice, stepping into your presence, and overcoming the doubts that hold you back. Whether you're leading in the workplace, starting something new, or simply redefining what's next, this episode will give you tools to step forward with courage and clarity. ✨ Click the link below to grab your free resource on How to Speak Up and start building your confidence today! Kim Brassor, MA-ORGL, is a speaker, author, and founder of One Voice Evolving. With a background in organizational leadership and a passion for helping women find their authentic voice, Kim specializes in guiding listeners through the art of courageous conversations. Her work blends practical communication tools with somatic awareness, making her an engaging, insightful guest for podcasts focused on personal growth, leadership, women's empowerment, and professional development.   MORE ABOUT KIM BRASSOR LinkedIn: Kim Brassor Website: One Voice Evolving FREE: Speak Up Starter Kit   ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    28 min

  7. SEP 22

    From Numbers to Strategy: How Anastasia Ristovska, co-founder of Books at Ease, Helps Businesses Thrive (S9:Epi 255)

    In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan, talks with Anastasia Ristovska, co-founder of Books at Ease and Next Generation Bookkeeping Academy, focusing on the financial foundations every business needs to thrive. Anastasia shares her journey from corporate accountant to building two successful businesses dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized companies, especially in the digital space, with financial control and clarity. She highlights why leveraging relationships is just as critical as the numbers, and why systems and processes must be in place from the start to avoid costly mistakes down the road. Anastasia also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her work training international accounting professionals in U.S. business principles and communication skills, helping to fill a growing gap in skilled financial talent. It's an inspiring conversation about strategy, structure, and the courage to build something that lasts.   MORE ABOUT ANASTASIA RISTOVSKA: LinkedIn: Anastasia R. Website: Books At Ease ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    26 min

  8. SEP 15

    Building the Job You Love with Tara Landes, Founder of Bellrock (S9:Epi 254)

    In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder Mary Sullivan talks with Tara Landes, Founder of Bellrock. After years of working with small businesses across North America, Tara returned to Vancouver and discovered a gap no one was filling. She didn't just step into the work she was already great at - she leaned into what she loved most. Rather than wait for the perfect role to appear, she created it, building a business around passion and purpose. Tara shares how identifying unmet needs, following what lights you up, and defining what truly matters can guide your path. She also explains why influence and persuasion are essential skills for turning ideas into reality and inspiring others along the way. If you've ever felt successful on paper but unfulfilled in practice, Tara's story is a reminder that fulfillment often comes from leaning into your natural strengths and using them to serve others. Tara Landes is the Founder of Bellrock. Based in Vancouver, BC, Tara has been working directly with the leaders and managers of North American companies to help them scale and build enterprise value since the turn of the century.   MORE ABOUT TARA LANDES: LinkedIn: Tara Landes Website: Bellrock Sign up for her Newsletter ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

    24 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Sweet but Fearless Podcast
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