Extraordinary Women Radio With Kami Guildner

Today, I’m honored to introduce you to a woman who changed my life for the better. She’s a mentor, a teacher and a friend. Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi is a pioneer in the field of horses as healers and teachers and the founder of Equine Guided Education that helped me transition from the corporate world to entrepreneur thirteen years ago. In this episode: Ariana shares the relationship between horses and leadership and how horses have shaped her life What somatics are and how they can be leveraged when you’re stepping onto a stage or into a room Embodied leadership and how it can help you attract what is most deeply aligned to you The medicine horses can offer and how it can help you connect with your intuitive self and be a better leader The importance of entering into a reciprocal relationship with Earth, especially as a leader Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi is a Master Somatic Coach, entrepreneur, zoologist, professional equestrian, artist, international speaker and the founder of Equine Guided Coaching. She has

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Margy Feldhuhn, the CEO of Interview Connections. Today, Margy is bringing us so much deep wisdom on scaling your business into 7-figures and beyond. I've known Margy as a client of Interview Connections and I follow she and her business partner Jessica Rhodes for all their podcasting knowledge and business savviness. In this episode: Margy shares how grief and loss fueled her entrepreneurial journey and led her to co-owning a 7-figure business. We discuss how processing your personal trauma and triggers can help you be a better employee, leader, and business owner. Lessons of growing from mid-six figures to 7-figures, and now to multi-7-figures. What role mindset played. How knowing your numbers transforms for your business. What role has mentorship and personal development played in the success of Interview Connections Margy talks about how Interview Connections changed their program packages to better serve their clients and their bottom line. The infamous $2 million

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Courtney Smith Kramer, a friend and an extraordinary woman who has influenced my own and many others' marketing  approaches. She is one of the only 3% of female creative directors in the United States and was named a “Top 200 Global Marketing Influencer” and “Top 20 Agency Strategy Global Influencer” by Onalytica, a UK-based Influencer firm.- Top Global Marketing Influencer. In this episode: Courtney shares her journey from marketing entrepreneur to global marketing influencer. We discuss the importance of PLAY in creativity and how we all have innate creativity. We discover Courtney’s favorite way to do business planning and marketing planning to get great results while staying sane (!) Courtney tells us the biggest mistake she sees entrepreneurs make and a simple strategy to avoid it. Courtney Smith Kramer is an accomplished creative strategist, storyteller, writer and designer, she has earned hundreds of creative awards, and her work has been featured in the Print In

Portraits, Travel Today, I release my year-end interview, with my BFF Sarah J. Bohnenkamp interviewing me on the insights into our world and the view of 2022. In this interview I share: In the midst of the chaos, the craziness and the seemingly unending uncertainty of 2021, I look back at the greatest and boldest move I've made this year. (no, it's not as active or aggressive as you might expect) I talk about the resistance of going into a slowing down and eventually picking up a slower pace... because it's what the business and I needed. (and how the performance continued despite the slow down - what a lesson!) I shares the biggest act of compassion I made and how love and understanding can mend relationships better than pride. I share the amazing results my clients achieved despite a global pandemic. (and how they made that happen). A lesson in grief and love that is very timely in today's world of sickness and loss. Listen as I bare my soul and have fun being vulnerable as I answer Sarah's rapid fire ques

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Sandy Corrigan, an extraordinary woman leading organizations and people through transitions with love. In this interview Sandy shares: Sandy shares her natural propensity to create and teach small businesses to thrive with love and beauty and how she got started to transform lives with her gift. Understanding the impact of a supportive community towards the real essence of transformation and how Sandy helps individuals achieve transformation through the process of discovering one’s identity. She discusses how living a lifestyle that an individual desires can ultimately throw a person off the metaphorical treadmill and how it became a measure of success for her, her clients and others. The seemingly trivial realizations Sandy discovers from her interaction with animals that became life lessons. Plus, a heartwarming story of how you always don’t need to rush the process. Listen to the “not-so-glamorous” yet heartwarming legacy Sandy wants to leave her loved ones, her famil

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Sophie McLean. To describe Sophie McLean’s life as “eventful” would be quite an understatement. She’s been a helicopter pilot, a teacher, a designer, a relief worker, a war refugee, a CEO, and a UN Representative; she’s been shot at, shipwrecked, and widowed. As a wisdom teacher, Sophie has spent decades leading transformational seminars to over 80,000 people globally, examining the human network of ideas, beliefs, consciousness, and ego. She would love to help your listeners lead themselves to personal revelations and become one with life. Her stories will delight your senses, and her wisdom will touch your soul. What a beautiful gift she extends to us as we near the end of our year. In this interview Sophie shares: The massive, massive, massive download she received at 12 (which she dubs as an undeserved gift) that led her through life’s deepest and darkest moments of despair. At 60 years old, she looks back at the unfortunate tragedies that she experienced which made

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Dorothy Kolb, a woman who knows a thing or two about how to #RaiseUP your Profit. What a perfect topic for us all, as we wrap up the year, and look into planning for 2022. In this interview Dorothy shares: Listen to how Dorothy conquered a corporate tragedy by understanding her priorities and relying on the fundamentals of her skills. The domino effect of being honest and having harsh conversations regarding money that sets your kids to financial success. Dorothy describes how stepping out of the corporate world allowed her to meet women that are collaborative and not competitive. She shares how she ultimately discovered her calling in not only crunching the numbers but also enlightening clients with the importance of understanding the bigger financial picture beyond the numbers. The ultimate four pieces of advice that you wouldn't want to miss before closing this year and setting yourself for greater financial success for next year. After a foundational start at Deloit

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Dr. Pamela Moss. A former Ivy League academic,  Pamela now joyfully expresses her true purpose as The Soul Guide. She is the author of the #1 international bestseller, The Soul Guide to a Magical Life, and Host of “The BLOCK-Buster Show.” In this interview Pamela shares: How she crosses between the lines of passion and purpose by listening to Pam’s 12-year-old self rather than her Ivy League persona. The irony of how one discouragement leads us to forget the creative part of your being. Taking a deep dive into the fascinating and uplifting realm of miracles and Dr. Pamela’s own experiences with life-changing miracles. Breaking free from life’s debilitating patterns through Pamela’s tool (you need to check this out!) Listen to how Pamela lets love win in her life despite going through risky life situations such as entrepreneurship and divorce. Bask yourself in Pamela’s amazing tips for individuals looking to align their success with their unique gifts and talents. The dif

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Nancy McKay. Nancy brings horses into her work helping women uncover the limiting beliefs and behaviors that are keeping them stuck in the muck. In this interview: Listen as Nancy reminisces how she learned the beauty of being grounded with life coaches she'd never expect, horses. Nancy discusses how people can learn from their interaction with horses and how these lessons can change perspective, business and relationships. The cyclical problem of having a relationship with alcohol and Nancy's mission of destigmatizing alcoholism. Heart-wrenching realities of suffering from alcoholism and  depression that made Nancy feel at the brink of her life. Nancy shares how normalizing alcoholism talks can help individuals like her to make a decision towards a better life and be guided towards recovery. Merging the calmness of interacting with horses, the support of a community and the guidance of an individual to move forward with life that is healthier and more fulfilling. Nancy

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Julia Bernadsky, a soul-inspired woman manifesting change with the power of energy. In this interview: Listen to Julia's heart-tugging journey towards the free world with two suitcases, $200 and her unborn baby. The wondrous energy of encouragement, love and guidance Julia's mother infused in a charming necklace. Tuning into one's soul and understanding that it is the ultimate guide to life. Julia reminisces how Untamed Heart - the Jewelry is born and how each piece is made with intention, vibrant energy and unconditional love. She discusses what's next of her powerful energy guidance and channeling with individuals looking to align their energy with the universe. Julia is an artist & the founder of Untamed Hearts, Creator of The Messages from The Universe Project, and Co-Founder of the Conscious Life Collective platform. Julia works with energy, guided by highly attuned intuitions, and she is also a Theta Healer. All parts of her work come together through Untamed Hear

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Jill Cruz, who will be one of our Extraordinary Women Ignite speakers next week. Jill helps women tap into their innate body wisdom and take pleasure in health practices. In this interview: Jill recalls the amazing influences her family had on her health and the diagnosis that made her take extra precautions to the only wealth that matters in her life. The three stages of action that Jill took before realizing that her patterns are rooted from fear of failure. Discover the effect of a powerful tool called inspiration (not motivation) which helped on her journey towards self-love. Listen to Jill's mission of helping others navigate through the painful and seemingly unnecessary battle towards health, self-love and body acceptance. Understanding the essence of "re-commit" for a life-long integration of practice and inspiration for the pursuit of self-love. Jill Cruz, MS, CNS helps women over 40 that hate dieting to lose weight and feel great without being deprived. Jill ha

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Cindy Constable, a digital nomad entrepreneur traveling the world while running the Results Global Impact Consulting Agency she co-founded. She is helping leaders break the mold! In this interview: Cindy recalls a heartwarming and awakening story that made her decide to leave everything behind and experience the greatness of the world while she and her husband are still young. She paints the picture of savoring what each nation has to offer regarding culture or food without having to rush the experience. Listen on how Cindy integrates the lean yet profitable business she has into her personal life and how she revolutionizes PR for marginalized voices. Breaking the mold of stereotypical personas by unmuting one’s voice and rising up to the persona you are brought into this world to live. Join Cindy as she reminisces the days where she would devour book after book and later understanding the significance of words in people’s lives. Understanding the “myth of entrepreneursh

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Connie Jones, one of my extraordinary clients doing extraordinary work in the world.  She is a heart warrior and a master of breakthrough, and author of Warrior Arise! Live Bravely, Freely, and Authentically YOU.  In this interview: Why this year is a transformational period for Connie and the pivotal moments that gave her the clarity to step into the transformational work she currently does. The story behind her book Warrior Arise! Live Bravely, Freely, and Authentically YOU. Connie shares her viewpoint about a person’s calling & purpose in this world in the very essence of their individuality. More about the words struggling, striving, and surviving and what we can learn from each. What sparked her weekly Heart Sparks. How Connie helps her clients go from breakdown to breakthrough with her signature programs. Connie Jones is a freedom and fulfillment coach and therapist. She helps high-achieving entrepreneurs break free from limiting mindsets and habits so they can li

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Nikki Nash, a Hay House author, an international speaker, and marketing mentor for women entrepreneurs. In this interview: The truth about being a start-up entrepreneur and how your corporate background can be a great head start. What is the Genius Profit Lab and how Nikki helps women build profitable business from their experiences and expertise. What does a soul-aligned marketing plan mean to Nikki. Positioning yourself as an expert in the industry with Nikki’s C.A.R.R. method Shiny object syndrome and how to overcome it. Her book Market Your Genius and what you can learn from it. Her book Market Your Genius provides entrepreneurs with the strategies and skills they need to get more dream clients in their business. As host of the Market Your Genius podcast and founder of the Genius Profit Lab, Nikki helps women build a profitable business from their experiences and expertise. Known for empowering people to quit making excuses and start going after their dreams, Nikki

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to one of my extraordinary clients, Kathi McCarty. Kathi is an activist channeling her inner Erin Brockovich, and the founder of the Meth Toxin Awareness Alliance. After experiencing a serious health event, Kathi left her position as a career executive in lending and banking to focus on her recovery. She decided to rent her family home as a means to offset her medical costs. What seemed like a sensible solution turned into her worst nightmare when her beautiful home was rented to a meth addict by an irresponsible and unethical property management company. The tenant turned her house into a meth lab, contaminating her home while putting her neighbors and her entire community at risk. Kathi is on a mission to educate people and raise awareness regarding the insidious presence of meth toxicity in our homes and lives In this interview: Kathi shares this story, and the lessons learned. She brings light to the unspoken reality the prevalent presence of meth toxins in homes in eve

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Cori Streetman, Barefoot PR's Co-founder and Chief Executive in charge of making the dream work. Cori was recently named to Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. She also joined us this week at the Extraordinary Women Connect Gala as a Circle of Inspiration Panelist and Facilitator, alongside 4 other women who made this prestigious list this year, including Arezou Zarafshan, Dr. Shannon Block, Makisha Boothe, and Colorado Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet.  It was a blast and these women brought so much rich wisdom! In this soulful interview: Cori reminisces how she enjoyed her gap years as she left university to learn anthropology (by living and merging herself with the culture of the people instead of reading books!). She discusses how her love for story-telling and independent and curious nature led her to a path of learnings and discovery that eventually, she gets to build a business and be her own boss. Listen to the

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Christine Laria, a spiritual teacher, claire-sensory guide, and sound healer, who will be one of our powerful speakers at the 7th Annual Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, live in Golden, Colorado November 11-13. Be sure to get your ticket to spark your wisdom connections and fire up your inspiration, as we dance through the portal into a brand new world—raising up our voices, vision, and visibility as women called to LEAD during this extraordinary time. In this soulful interview: Christine shares that there’s more to life than just learning the theories of sound and music. She discovers that in imparting her knowledge, she must also be a guide so that students can explore the amazing healing power of music. She discusses the life-changing effects of sound therapy to various situations that revolve around emotions of grief or anger. She also illustrates how sound therapy has provided people with physical relief and solutions that even science is now exploring. Listen

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to one of my extraordinary clients, Chelle Johnson, a mental fitness who is a positive mental fitness authority who helps people be their best. Chelle is one of our speakers joining us at the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference November 11-13. (You don’t want to miss this!) In this delightful interview: Shares the story of how the Camino de Santiago opened her world to new visions with its own special message. Chelle enumerates the factors that allowed her business and her community to thrive despite the pandemic. She illustrates the power of listening to one’s truth can change a person’s perception and beliefs that will later transform into life itself. Listen to how Chelle helps address fear in her clients brought by the uncertainty of the situation and the health scare caused by the pandemic through small yet pivotal changes. Chelle is a first-generation college graduate that grew up with limiting beliefs, fear, and dysfunction. Through faith, resilience, grit, and de

On occasion, I love to introduce you to extraordinary men here on Extraordinary Women Radio. And this is a good one, my friends! Today I'm pleased to introduce you to John David Mann, who has coauthored 30 books, including the bestselling classic The Go-Giver with Bob Burg and a handful of New York Times and national bestsellers. In this delightful interview: John narrates eye-opening analogies that became his light not only when he’s writing books but also in the way he lives his life. He reminisces his younger days and his feeling of fulfillment when composing songs that eventually led to him discovering his love for words. Enumerating the steps and embracing the not—so glamorous parts that most aspiring writers disrupt while laying their words to paper. John discusses the impact of letting the story unfold in itself and how beautiful it is when it takes you in a new direction that you would never thought otherwise. Listen as to why John looks forward to the process of revisions and how it helps elevate hi

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to Susan Frew, who shares her riveting story of growing her company 535%, making the INC5000 list, and then almost losing it all because of a bad hire. Susan’s’ employee left her company 100’s of Thousands of dollars in debt. Susan then went out on the “skinny branches” and courageously saved her company. Susan shares this story and more! She shares the lessons she learned through this courageous journey, and gives you important wisdom to build into your own business. She revolutionized the “12 points of love” that streamlined the unique and effective her company's customer service experience. The “bad apple” that ultimately made her experience the downhills of disconnecting with one’s authentic stories and brought her business to the point of bankruptcy. She discusses how she can relate with Michael Michalowicz’s “Profit First” and how she utilized the same concepts to revive her business and pull it out of the brink of debt. The Universe’s rainy connection to her life and