The Empowered Woman | Storytelling & Women Empowerment

In this episode, Terranie Clarke, founder of The Heart Next Door, shares her remarkable journey from surviving a traumatic childbirth experience to building a mission-driven maternal health technology company. After facing life-threatening complications during the birth of her daughter, Terranie felt called to use her story to create change. What began as personal healing through writing evolved into a published book, a podcast, and ultimately a digital platform designed to support expecting and postpartum mothers through personalized care, community, and connection.
Terranie discusses how The Heart Next Door serves as a "digital doula," helping mothers stay connected with their care teams while providing ongoing support during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She also shares her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind the company's name, and how embracing visibility and public speaking has opened new opportunities to expand her impact. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, purpose, and innovation in transforming maternal health outcomes for mothers around the world.
Connect with Terranie:
Website: www.heartnextdoor.com
LinkedIn: Terranie Clarke
Instagram: @heartnextdoor
TikTok: The Heart Next Door
YouTube: The Heart Next Door



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In this empowering episode, Jacquelyn Goldberg, VP of Global Sales at Unframe, shares her journey from venture-backed tech sales into the fast-moving world of AI. Jacquelyn opens up about navigating leadership in male-dominated industries, the importance of emotional intelligence in sales, and why women bring unique strengths to relationship-building and advocacy. She also reflects on the role mentorship, community, and organizations like Chief have played in helping her cultivate meaningful female leadership connections throughout her career.
Jacquelyn also gives listeners an inside look at Unframe, an AI-managed delivery platform helping enterprises solve operational challenges quickly and effectively. From transforming workflows for companies like Cushman & Wakefield to redefining how businesses adopt AI solutions, she explains how Unframe is approaching innovation differently. The conversation also dives into motherhood, ambition, work-life balance, and what it truly means to be an empowered woman — someone who trusts herself. This episode is packed with honest insights, leadership wisdom, and inspiration for women building careers, businesses, and confidence in today's evolving world.
Connect with Jacquelyn:
Website: www.unframe.ai
LinkedIn: Jacquelyn Goldberg



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In this episode, mindfulness meditation instructor and high-performance coach Aaron Hendon explores the powerful connection between meditation, performance, and sustainable success. Aaron shares his journey from running a successful real estate business while silently battling constant anxiety and "Jaws music" in his chest, to discovering how mindfulness transformed both his personal life and professional results. Through relatable stories and practical analogies, he explains why hustle culture often traps high achievers in a cycle of stress and overworking — and how slowing down can actually increase clarity, confidence, sales, and fulfillment. The conversation also dives into why women are often more open to seeking support, how meditation physically changes the brain, and why flow consistently beats force.

Aaron also breaks down the biggest misconceptions about meditation, explaining that it is not about emptying your mind or becoming overly spiritual, but rather building mental fitness and emotional agency. He compares meditation to going to the gym for your brain, helping people become less reactive and more present in everyday life. The discussion highlights the science-backed benefits of mindfulness, Aaron's nine-week meditation cohorts, and the remarkable results his students have experienced — from doubling business performance to improving relationships and emotional regulation. The episode closes with a thoughtful conversation about empowerment, loving-kindness, and what it truly means to live a peaceful, intentional, and meaningful life in a fast-paced world.

Connect with Aaron:
Website: www.aaronhendon.com
LinkedIn: Aaron Hendon
Instagram: @aaronhendon_themindfulceo
Facebook: Aaron Hendon
YouTube: The Mindful CEO Podcast
 
 
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In this episode, Bev Hampson, co-founder and CEO of Category 3 Media, unpacks the evolving world of podcast monetization and why women-led shows deserve a bigger spotlight in the advertising industry. Bev shares her journey from radio advertising to building a female-focused multimedia agency that helps podcasters turn their platforms into profitable businesses through sponsorships, affiliate partnerships, and multi-channel visibility strategies. She also explains why authenticity matters more than ever in podcast advertising and how creators can monetize without needing millions of downloads.
The conversation dives deep into practical strategies for podcasters and entrepreneurs alike, including how to attract sponsorships, leverage affiliate marketing, improve audience engagement, and understand the metrics that actually matter. Bev breaks down concepts like touch points, consumption rates, and omnichannel campaigns while encouraging creators to think of their podcasts as long-term business assets rather than just passion projects. Whether you're starting a podcast, growing an audience, or looking to increase visibility for your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights on building sustainable revenue and creating content with purpose.
 
Connect with Bev:
Website: www.category3.ca
LinkedIn: Bev Hampson
Instagram: @thebevhamps | @category3media



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In this episode of The Empowered Woman, serial entrepreneur Paresa Noble shares the realities of building businesses, balancing motherhood, and following bold ideas even before feeling fully ready. Paresa opens up about her entrepreneurial journey—from selling anti-bullying bracelets in college and pursuing music, to navigating corporate America and eventually launching Nobler Media. She also shares the lessons she learned through pivoting during COVID, building a team, and creating an "authority marketing" strategy that helps founders grow their personal brands through podcasting, content creation, and thought leadership.
The conversation also dives into the powerful mission behind Shield Our Schools Foundation, the nonprofit Paresa co-founded after the tragedy in Uvalde. Inspired by her role as a mother, she explains how the organization helps schools improve safety through grants for security upgrades like locks, communication systems, and protective film. This episode is a meaningful conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, faith over fear, and using your gifts to create impact in both business and community.
Connect with Paresa:
Website: www.nobleermedia.com
LinkedIn: Paresa B. Noble
Instagram: @paresabn
Facebook: Paresa B. Noble
 

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