Cori Sue knew the healthcare system was broken

 

The question that burned in her mind after her own journey of stress and anxiety was, what kind of business could she build that be more than a “band-aid” approach and would truly help people become healthier. 

 

Cori Sue Morris is a three-time female founder with two successful exits under her belt, a wellness enthusiast, and a true mycophile. She's the visionary behind Retreat, a holistic healthcare haven that seamlessly integrates medical, therapeutic, and spiritual wellness all in one place. Think of it as the Woo Woo One Medical. Retreat's journey began as a microdosing platform, catering to mushroom-curious women seeking holistic solutions through content, community, and concierge medicine.

 

Cori Sue's career is dedicated to empowering women to thrive – helping them grow their businesses, craft their brands, and embark on healing journeys through holistic healthcare. She knows that influential women are both courageous and humble, recognizing the power of community in driving societal change. Together, we are unstoppable.

 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

 

• How Cori’s curiosity led her to start Retreat

• What changes Cori embraced in the early stage of her company

• How microdosing can be beneficial. 

CONNECT WITH CORI SUE

Website: http://www.retreatmicrodose.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corisuemorrise

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corisue

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/corisuemorris

 

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With 20+ years as an entrepreneur, Lisa Thomas attributes her longevity to curiosity. 

 

Lisa Thomas shares her infinite wisdom on how she’s lead her business to success over and over again, 

We talked about trends, turning inward to grow outward, being and thinking strategically marketing, and what leading with heart really means, 

A powerhouse woman, Lisa’s level of expertise and integrity shines through in this interview. 

Lisa Thomas is the CEO of The P3 Group, Inc., host of The P3 Power Boost Podcast, and Past President of the Board of Directors of NetWorth, a professional women’s organization. A 25-year veteran in the business development and performance consulting fields, Lisa has worked extensively with corporate call centers, executives, and multi-million dollar small business enterprises. She has been a featured columnist and business strategist, appearing on Affiliate NPR WFDD, local Fox 8 news, and numerous NBC affiliate stations. She was recognized and won an award as one of the 100 Women to Know Across America in 2022. 

 

In this episode, you’ll find out;

 

• What is Lisa’s secret to success?

• What is the most interesting experience that shaped Lisa as a women leader and entrepreneur?

• How does AI and technology impact businesses?

• How have women approached business over the last two decades?

 

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Website: https://www.thep3group.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathomasexpressed/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thep3group/

 

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Transformation took 3 weeks.. 

In her teens Josselyne Herman-Sacchio went to an empowerment event where she chose to follow her passion for singing and declared that she would be a singer. Three weeks later, Josselyne was recruited to join a pop band. 

Over the next 30 years, Josselyne has started and successfully run several businesses including helping her clients, regardless of what life tosses at them, become “Unmessable With”

Josselyne is a transformative coach and course leader. As an Author, CEO, Community Activist, Founder of a non-profit and Coach, she has worked with all kinds of people to empower them to live the life of their dreams NOW and ultimately be unmessable with. She was also a pop star with a number 1 record way back then.

 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• How Josselyne turned her passion into a business

• How to be Unmessable With in career and life

• Entrepreneurial expedition and the wisdom she gained along the way.

 

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CONNECT WITH JOSSELYNE HERMAN-SACCIO

Website: https://www.theartofbeingunmessablewith.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josselyne-herman-saccio-9b9752a/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unmessablewithness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beunmessablewith/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BUnmessablewith

 

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Starting a business is easier than ever, especially when you have the right tools. 

 

Eudania Burrell, is a pioneering figure in real estate investing. Having started her business as a result of Covid, she is passionate about being able to help people achieve stability through home ownership. 

 

With two decades at the Department of Homeland Security, Eudania has impacted countless lives, embodying hope and resilience. While excelling as a dedicated public servant, her resolute pursuit of success and passion for real estate has expanded her horizons. 

 

Eudania put her first three houses under contract almost immediately.  She discovered her love for real estate investing, which has helped her pay off debts, revive her business of helping homeless mothers and children, and supplement her parents' income.

 

Now a thriving real estate investor, business owner, coach, and more, Eudania's story showcases how determination, hard work, and resources can surmount any challenge.

 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

 

• How Eudania started her venture with almost no capital

• How’s bringing her daughters into the business has helped her grow and strengthen their relationship

• What is Eudania greatest passion when it comes to real estate

• What are effective ways to help people with creative financing options

• What obstacles she experienced during expanding the business

 

CONNECT WITH EUDANIA BURRELL

Website: https://connectedinvestors.com/web/renwew-me-properties-sell-your-house-fast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eudania-burrell-6a5b8860/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eudaniaburrell/

 

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Gwenn Nolan started a logistics company more than she started a composting business.

In part 2 of our interview with Gwenn we dive into the operational side of the business. We explore what she’s learned in order to scale because food scraps, compost, and saving the planet is only a small part of Mother Compost, 

As leader she shared that she learned not to verbally process every thought and idea with her team. She also had to figure out the most effective way to pick up food waste and drop off compost during road construction,

Scaling has been a process. One that Gwen believes shouldn’t be rushed because each step informs the next one.

With her unshakable belief that small actions can create big impacts, Gwenn has focused the team on providing an incredible service to the people & place she calls home.

 

Gwenn has continued to fuel her passion for the planet and give back to the local community by teaching the positive impact of composting & creating awareness about making less waste. She also works as a technical expert for local municipalities on 10-year solid waste and sustainability plans to help adapt to our changing climate. 

 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

 

• What Gwenn has learned as a compassionate, effective leader

• Her secret to managing her dedicated team

• What services Mother Compost offers and where to find composting services outside of PA

• Why logistics is the biggest part of her business

 

CONNECT WITH GWENN NOLAN

Website: https://mothercompost.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gwennnolan

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MotherCompost

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothercompost/

 

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Our micro-efforts have a macro-effect. To make a better future, our small actions matter.

 

Gwenn Nolan founded the company with a small truck and a big dream. Working full-time for two years while starting the company, she transitioned to focusing full-time on Mother Compost in 2020. 

 

With her unshakable belief that small actions can create big impacts, Gwenn has focused the team on providing an incredible service to the people & place she calls home.

 

Gwenn has continued to fuel her passion for the planet and give back to the local community by teaching over 30 composting 101 presentations that discuss the positive impact of composting & less waste awareness. She also works as a technical expert for local municipalities on 10-year solid waste and sustainability plans to help adapt to our changing climate. 

 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

 

• How and why Gwenn started her company Mother Compost

• How composting makes an impact on global change?

• How trash is processed in the United States

• Where to find more info on climate change and composting

 

CONNECT WITH GWENN NOLAN

Website: https://mothercompost.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gwennnolan

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MotherCompost

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothercompost/

 

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Waiting for doctor’s appointments, especially with sick kids is a pain in the butt.

 

Patty Post was tired of wasting time in doctors offices waiting for her kids who had strep throat to be diagnosed even though she already knew they had strep. Patty had spent years as a corporate medical device expert and knew that strep tests and other tests could easily be administered at home, so she took matters into her own hands and established Checkable Medical in 2019. 

 

Focused on introducing convenient at-home testing kits with reliable results, user-friendly administration, and a cutting-edge mobile app that seamlessly connects users to telemedicine and prescriptions Checkable Medical saves time and money. 

 

As a passionate female founder, Patty's ultimate goal is to empower communities with knowledge, allowing them to make informed health decisions. 

 

In the episode, you’ll find out:

 

• How Patty manages her time 

• The journey of building her company Checkable Medical

• What are the significant challenges that Patt experienced as a female founder

• How to turn your idea into reality

• What practices will hone your intuition to things you are curious about

 

CONNECT WITH PATTY POST

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkable-medical-incorporated/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CheckableHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkablehealth/

Website: https://www.checkable.com/

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Banks are more than a place for your checking and savings accounts. 

Beth Hoving started her career in banking because of her love for both people AND numbers. Over the last 20+ years at Bank of America, Beth has held different positions that have enabled her to be involved in every aspect of business, from sales to team development and training.

Beth continuously sought new opportunities and took on different roles throughout her career to expand her growth, as many entrepreneurs have, but she created her empire within the structure of the corporate settings. 

Currently, Beth Hoving is the Senior Vice President and East Division Business Support Executive for Small Business at Bank of America. She provides chief-of-staff support to the East Division leadership team and leads a team of regional business management and operations executives in the six regions of the East.

Beth started her career at Bank of America in 1997 as a Commercial Banking credit analyst in Kansas City. She then held various positions in the Global Learning organization from 1999 to 2011.  

After that, she joined the Small Business department as the national sales performance manager for the Client Development Group. From 2014 to 2016, Beth led the small business banking team in North Carolina.

In the episode, you’ll find out:

• What does the future of banking look like

• How women can take on leadership roles in banking

• What are the product and services of Bank of America

• What are Beth’s career and roles in the banking industry for over 20 years

• How Beth utilized her skill and her love for numbers and people

• What are available roles you can apply for in the Bank of America

 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-hoving-3765673a/

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Law School is Hard and Passing the Bar is Even Harder

Alison Monahan was a successful patent attorney who was tired of selling her time. She finally quit her job to write the book she’s been talking to friends about when she connected with her now business partner.

Together, they formulated Law School Toolbox, an educational platform to help law students succeed during law school and help them pass the Bar Exam more easily.

Their inspiration came out of Alison’s frustration with questions on the Bar Exam that had no relevance to the type of law she had practiced.

Alison and her business partner, Lee did what many business owners have done when it comes to partnering up. They didn’t spend a ton of time working out the details of how their partnership would work. Unlike a lot of partnerships, however. theirs has blossomed over the years because of how they communicate.

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• What led Alison Monahan to pursue a law career 

• What makes Alison’s relationship with her business partner work so well

• Why passing the bar is so challenging

• How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Alison’s Business

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• What led Alison Monahan to pursue a law career 

• What keeps fostering Alison’s working relationships with her business partner

• How difficult is it to pass the bar

• How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Alison’s Business

 

CONNECT WITH ALISON MONAHAN

Website: https://lawschooltoolbox.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmonahan/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawschooltools/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawSchoolToolbox/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawschooltools

 

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Do you consider yourself a woman of influence?

Felicia Shanken started the Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection with a couple of events, a Facebook group and a big dream of what she knew she could accomplish in 2018.

Fast forward 5 years and Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection (PWNC) has become a national organization supporting women entrepreneurs with networking, education, and coaching. Felicia also started a non-profit, the PWNC Foundation.

Felicia shares how she’s grown her initial vision of supporting women entrepreneurs and then the steps she’s taken that have helped her succeed. She says that learning who to collaborate with has given her many crucial lessons in business building 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• How to choose your people and tribe

• What’s it’s like working with your spouse as your employee

• Why not all opportunities are beneficial

 

CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHANKEN

Website: https://phillywnc.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillywnc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fspiveyshanken

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillywnc/

 

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How do you define your leadership?

Dez Rock knew when she chose to be a stay at home mom, that would be the start of building her legacy.

Over the years, one law degree and multiple businesses later, Dez's life experiences have culminated in how she leads in her global business, SIEMonster. She has faced incredible obstacles that might have kept another person stuck and believing that unlimited possibility wasn't available to her yet Dez believes that...

Fear isn't something that's conquered, yet if you aren't facing your fears, you may be limiting yourself. 

Quick witted and wise Dez Rock unpacks how she moves through fear, being disowned by her family and how caring about her people is one of the most important tenets of her success.

Rather than viewing obstacles as setbacks, Dez embraces them as opportunities and thrives in high-pressure environments.

With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Dez made the bold decision to leave law school and establish SIEMonster several years ago to channel her focus into her own business.

 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• How Dez was galvanized by her experiences

• How to overcome imposter syndrome and improve professional growth

• How ADHD is a bonus in the life of a CEO.

• Why embracing intentional leadership will lead you to a lasting success

 

CONNECT WITH DEZ ROCK

Website: https://siemonster.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siemonster/

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