Extraordinary Women Radio With Kami Guildner

In this milestone 400th episode of Extraordinary Women Radio, I reflect on the powerful lessons gathered from hundreds of extraordinary women’s voices over the years. I share six key truths that have risen again and again: the courage of bold reinvention, the ripple of voice and visibility, the quiet power of listening in leadership, intuition as a trusted strategy, the magic of collaboration, and legacy as something we build every single day. This episode is an invitation to tune into your own story, step into your visibility, and lead with deep soul and purpose — because your wisdom matters, now more than ever. In This Episode: Six powerful lessons from 400 episodes on what it really means to lead, rise, and create impact as women entrepreneurs in this rapidly changing world. Why bold reinvention isn’t a crisis—it’s a midlife calling and a feminine superpower that can birth your most meaningful work yet. How your voice becomes visibility—and visibility becomes impact when you dare to sho

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Cecily Sommers, globally recognized futurist. She teaches leaders how to read the patterns of change—so they can lead with wisdom in a world reinventing itself. We talk about Change Literacy, the spiral nature of transformation (a theme close to my heart from Firedancer), and how to stop trying to figure out the future—and start learning how to follow it. In This Episode: Cecily’s unexpected journey from professional dancer to futurist — and how the fusion of art and science shaped her gift for making sense of change Why we’re not just living through a time of change — we’re in a change of eras — and how leaders can cultivate anticipatory intelligence to navigate it with clarity and purpose How the natural cycle of order, disorder, and reorder reveals what’s expiring and what’s emerging — and why tuning into this cycle is essential for growth and transformation Why the future isn’t “figure-outable” — it’s followable — and how learning to sense and respond to

Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Sam Graber. She is a powerhouse guide for women who are done feeling foggy, fatigued, or like they’re pushing through their days on empty. This conversation is a wake-up call and a deep exhale because your business needs you fully resourced, fully embodied, and fiercely well. In This Episode: Learn why your health journey is unique—and how ancestral patterns and personal agency play a powerful role in your healing. Discover how midlife is a biological awakening, not a decline, and how to navigate hormonal shifts with clarity and confidence. Get the real story on midlife hormones—beyond estrogen and progesterone—and how oxytocin and connection can transform your well-being. Understand why balancing blood sugar and stress hormones is essential for nervous system regulation and hormone harmony. Find out how to reclaim metabolic clarity by aligning your nutrition, labs, and lifestyle with your cycle and natural rhythms. Explore Dr. Sam’s new community, de

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—showing up, checking all the boxes—but still hitting an invisible wall? I’m joined by Bri Seeley, a powerhouse subconscious strategist who works with high-achieving women to uncover the deeper beliefs that quietly shape their success. Bri shares her own journey, real client stories, and simple yet powerful tools to help you rewire the beliefs that no longer serve you—so you can build success that feels aligned, spacious, and deeply fulfilling. In This Episode: Why rewiring your subconscious mind—not working harder—is the real key to building a successful, soul-aligned business without burnout. How shifting the deep-rooted stories and limiting beliefs in your subconscious can catapult you from stuck to thriving in your purpose and abundance. A powerful reframe on brainwashing: if we’ve all been conditioned by fear and doubt, why not consciously rewire for confidence, success, and worthiness? How shaking up your routines and reprogramm

Have you ever felt the world moving so fast that the only way forward was to stop… and breathe? Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Johnson—founder of Q4 Consulting and the Core Presence Institute, master somatic coach, and author of The Leadership Pause. Chris brings over three decades of experience helping leaders access their inner wisdom, lead with presence, and navigate uncertainty with grace and groundedness. In This Episode: Discover how Dr. Chris Johnson’s transformative journey through trauma inspired her to guide leaders in healing workplace stress by cultivating presence, compassion, and authentic humanity in leadership. Learn how nervous system regulation can transform leadership styles, strengthen teams, and create thriving organizational cultures. Uncover the power of the simple pause — a practical tool to disrupt reactive patterns, deepen presence, and unlock values-driven, impactful leadership. Explore why embodiment is a game-changing leadership skill and how somatic practic

Have you ever poured your heart into building something from the ground up—only to face an unexpected pivot that asks you to begin again? That’s exactly the kind of conversation we’re having today with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business—and now helps others do the same, without losing their life in the process. In This Episode: How Ral built a thriving multi-million dollar business by systemizing operations, empowering her team, and embracing bold, strategic risks. The real meaning of “living the dream” for women entrepreneurs—freedom, travel, vitality, and creating a business you don’t need a vacation from. Why chasing traditional success once cost her everything—and how redefining success on her own terms brought her health, happiness, and deep fulfillment. How building strong, scalable systems—both in life and in business—creates space to rise above the daily grind and focus on what truly matters. The mindset shifts every woman entrepreneur

Burnout is real—and it's rising. Especially for women entrepreneurs who are building big visions, raising families, leading teams, and holding it all. Today, I’m joined by Chris Vasiliadis, burnout-buster, and founder of Priority Wellness. This is a conversation every woman should hear—especially the ones who “have it all together.” Because success doesn't require chronic exhaustion. And you don’t have to burn out to make an impact. In This Episode: Chris Vasiliadis shares how a life-changing MS diagnosis led her to help women avoid burnout and build energy-aligned, purpose-driven lives and businesses. Discover the sneaky signs of burnout you might be missing—and how to reclaim your energy before it’s too late. Learn the power of the 3 Rs—Remove, Reduce, or Respond—to navigate energy drains and create sustainable, soul-aligned momentum in your life and work. Explore how choosing the meaning we assign to life’s biggest challenges and allowing ourselves to process emotions before moving f

Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just not the creative type”? My guest today is about to shift that belief. Dr. Amy Climer is a creativity and innovation expert who has worked with powerhouse organizations like the Mayo Clinic and Stanford—but what she shares with us in this conversation is deeply relevant to entrepreneurs growing soul-aligned businesses. We talk about what it really means to lead with creativity, the surprising habits that unlock innovation, and how to clear the hidden blocks that get in the way of fresh thinking. If you’re ready to spark new ideas, lead more powerfully, and bring more creative energy into how you grow and serve—this conversation is for you. In This Episode: How Dr. Amy Climer made creativity a learnable skill and now helps women entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders unlock soulful innovation and impact. The habits of high performers who create focused space, remove distractions, and use pen and paper to amplify creativity and grow their business with

Today’s guest, Lynn Thomas, knows that journey intimately. As the co-founder and longtime CEO of Eagala, she spent over two decades shaping one of the most recognized global organizations integrating horses into mental health services. But in 2020, she faced an unexpected and painful split with the organization’s board—a moment that could have ended the story. Instead, it became the beginning of a new one. Lynn went on to found not one, but two mission-driven organizations: Arenas for Change (ARCH) and Horses for Mental Health (HMH). In just three years, HMH has raised over $1 million and reached millions of people, while ARCH is changing how facilitators support clients with values-based, emotionally safe practices rooted in story. In This Episode: Lynn Thomas shares how a chance encounter with horses changed her life—and how building a global nonprofit led to heartbreak, reinvention, and a powerful new beginning. Discover how burnout nearly ended her journey—until an unexpected spark fro

What’s your exit plan? We pour so much of ourselves into building our businesses—our time, our energy, our vision. But far too often, we don’t think about how we’ll leave them. And not just from a financial standpoint, but from a place of purpose, alignment, and legacy. Today’s guest, Renita Wolf, is here to change that conversation. After a high-level career in finance at Fortune 50 companies like Wells Fargo and Hewlett-Packard, Renita launched Poe Wolf Partners to help business owners—especially women—exit their companies with clarity, confidence, and intention. She blends rock-solid financial strategy with soul-centered planning, guiding entrepreneurs to grow, prepare, and let go of what they’ve built in a way that feels aligned and empowering. In This Episode: How Renita Wolf transitioned from a corporate career in finance and mergers & acquisitions to empowering women entrepreneurs with strategic, heart-centered business exit planning. Why preparing for a business exit is both an emotio

Connection has been at the heart of my success—it’s been the fuel behind my biggest business moves, the foundation of my growth, and the source of some of my deepest friendships. And when I met today’s guest, I knew we shared a belief in the power of women lifting other women. Jean LaVallie is the founder of WESOS – Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success, a thriving network that started as a single chapter in the suburbs of Chicago and has since expanded across multiple states. Her belief in collaboration over competition has brought thousands of women together, proving that when we rise, we rise together. In This Episode: Jean LaVallie shares how being overlooked in the corporate world at age 50 sparked her entrepreneurial journey and inspired the founding of WESOS (Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success)—a powerful women’s business network built on trust, support, and authentic relationships. Discover how WESOS grew from a local women’s networking meetup in Illinois to nearly 20 nationwide

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that blends heart, purpose, and transformation with my friend, the incredible Kansas Carradine. She brings a unique perspective on the wisdom of horses and the power of connection. As a HeartMath Certified Trainer, she helps people tap into emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and deep presence—both in the equine world and beyond. Her work has taken her from the rodeo arena to global leadership spaces, including the C20 India Presidency, where she helped shape policy recommendations for gender equality, holistic health, and sustainable communities. In This Episode: Kansas Carradine shares how a 400-mile horseback expedition across Patagonia became a life-changing rite of passage that awakened deep resilience, spiritual connection, and a profound bond with motherhood, horses, and the natural world. She reveals how her evolution from elite trick rider to equine-facilitated transformation coach led her to integrate HeartMath and energetic coherence into h

I am thrilled to introduce you to someone who embodies what it means to lead with compassion, vision, and purpose—Tamra Ryan. For over 21 years, Tamra served as the CEO of Women’s Bean Project, a renowned social enterprise that has transformed countless lives by providing transitional employment to women seeking to break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the concept of Followship, the subject of Tamra’s new book, and explore how this approach can help leaders build trust, inspire their teams, and create meaningful impact. Tamra will share her insights on why new leaders often struggle, how they can engage and motivate their followers, and what it truly means to become a leader worth following. In This Episode: How the Women’s Bean Project helps women break the cycle of chronic unemployment by providing meaningful work, personal development, and a path to self-sufficiency. The impact the Women’s Bean Project has had on 5,000+ women, creating a r

Today's conversation is one we all need—trusting ourselves and allowing support to elevate us. As women, we often carry the weight of the world, but what if receiving support is actually the key to unlocking our greatest potential? I’m thrilled to welcome Shoshanna French to the show. She believes that nothing extraordinary is accomplished alone. This conversation is about owning your power, stepping into leadership, and realizing you don’t have to do it all alone. In This Episode: Shoshanna French shares how a chance encounter with a bookstore owner who recognized her from a dream led her to metaphysics, mentorship, and the creation of her Intuitive Blueprint for leaders. She reveals how embracing support, overcoming people-pleasing, and saying yes to unexpected opportunities transformed her life and can do the same for you. Learn how trusting your intuition starts with recognizing where you already feel confident. Discover how the right influences can shape you into the leader you’re

We’re changing things up today, diving into a conversation that looks at our role as women in a different way—specifically, how we can play a pivotal role in fostering healthy masculinity in both the workplace and at home. It’s a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in today’s world, and who better to explore it with than my dear friend Moe Carrick. In this episode, Moe shares her powerful insights on emotional intelligence, the connection advantage, and what’s happening with men right now as an identity group. We’ll explore how women can show up as leaders in creating workplaces where everyone thrives, and why emotional intelligence plays out differently for men and women. Moe’s guiding belief that “when we thrive at work, everybody wins” couldn’t be more relevant, and I’m so excited for you to hear her wisdom on how we can build healthier, more connected workplaces. In This Episode: What does healthy masculinity look like—and how can women help cultivate it in the workplace and beyo

I’m excited about today’s conversation because it’s not every day that I get to sit down with a friend and neighbor for this podcast. Tim Salmans is someone I deeply respect—his wisdom around conscious leadership, decision-making, and tapping into our Divine ability is something we all need more of in our lives. Tim’s work is centered on helping people make better choices—whether in business, leadership, or life. And let’s be real: the choices we make shape everything. The businesses we build, the relationships we nurture, and the way we lead ourselves and others. His insights are powerful for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses with clarity and alignment, and for anyone ready to step into a more intentional way of leading and living. In This Episode: Tim Salmans shares his transformative journey from emotional bankruptcy to self-discovery, proving that reconnecting with your innate divinity can spark lasting change. Learn how shedding old labels and embracing self-awareness can u

I’m thrilled to welcome Gretchen Fox Palmer, a powerhouse in high-stakes communications, emotional intelligence, and culture change. She’s here to bust the myth that emotions don’t belong at work—because they’re actually a leadership advantage. Today we’re exploring how emotional intelligence helps you lead with confidence, make better decisions, and build lasting trust. Plus, as a fellow equine-assisted learning facilitator, Gretchen shares how horses teach leadership, presence, and awareness like nothing else can. In This Episode: Learn how emotional intelligence can transform leadership, improve workplace culture, and create stronger, more engaged teams. Discover how equine-facilitated leadership training helps leaders build trust, set boundaries, and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness. Find out why emotions are a powerful leadership tool that can drive connection, innovation, and lasting impact. Get practical strategies to lead with authenticity, inspire your team, and cultiva

What does it take to build a million-dollar business in your first year? Alexis Eizinas did just that. After decades in the beauty industry, she saw a gap—real, science-backed products for women embracing their natural silver hair. Silvering Beauty quickly soared past $1 million, but this is more than a business—it’s a movement. Alexis is redefining beauty standards and proving that wisdom is beautiful. As someone on my own silvering journey, this conversation feels personal, and I can’t wait for you to hear her insights. In This Episode: How Alexis Eizinas built a $1 million business in just one year by identifying an untapped market—women embracing their natural silver hair—and turning it into a thriving beauty brand. Her bold decision to leave a high-paying job and self-fund Silvering Beauty, taking a leap of faith to create products she believed in. The challenges of launching a beauty startup during COVID, from supply chain disruptions to formulating high-quality, non-toxic products whil

I am so excited about today's episode because I get to sit down with my dear friend and client, Dr. Lee Weisbard. She is an incredible woman who has built a thriving, high-touch, million-dollar dental practice. But what makes her practice stand out is her philosophy. She has created a patient-centered experience that isn't just about fixing teeth. It's about whole-body wellness, confidence, and truly caring for the people she serves. Lee's journey is one of passion, purpose, and intentional business growth. She's taken a stand in her industry, prioritizing relationships over insurance-driven models. And in doing so, she has built a wildly successful practice that changes lives. Today, we're diving into how she built a seven-figure business that thrives on deep relationships, the connection between oral health and overall wellness, and the life-changing impact of aesthetic dentistry. In This Episode: Dr. Lee Weisbard shares how she grew a seven-figure dental practice by prioritizing whole-body welln

Today’s guest is someone who shares my love for one of the most powerful platforms out there—LinkedIn. LinkedIn is my platform of choice as well. It’s a space with less noise, where I can bring long-form content that showcases my teachings and engage in meaningful conversations about growing businesses and amplifying voices. Benita Samuel's mission is to empower professionals, especially women, to confidently show up, share their expertise, and step into their power. She has navigated some significant life transitions over the past year, and in today’s conversation, we’ll dive into how those moments have shaped her perspective and her path moving forward. We’ll also explore her guiding principle of “faith over fear”, why LinkedIn is such a valuable platform for personal branding, and how showing up authentically can open doors to incredible opportunities. In This Episode: Benita Samuels shares her journey of navigating profound life shifts, embracing uncertainty, and stepping into 2025 with rene