In this episode of Living Boldly Podcast, Kayla Hodges gets radically honest about how unresolved trauma in your body might be the hidden reason you're stuck — in sales, relationships, and your life. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but still feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unmotivated, this conversation is your breakthrough.

Kayla explains how trauma impacts your nervous system, your brain, and ultimately, your ability to perform under pressure. She breaks down the science of stress, generational trauma, emotional regulation, and why “just pushing through” isn’t working.

You’ll learn:

• The 4 key areas of your brain trauma affects

• How anxious or avoidant attachment styles show up in your sales

• Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and feel grounded again

• Why healing trauma is the most powerful sales strategy no one’s teaching

She also shares her personal journey with somatic healing and how microdosing (yep, she goes there) helped her overcome deep trauma that traditional methods couldn't touch.

If you’re ready to stop self-sabotaging and finally feel peace while pursuing success — this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the pressure women feel to prove themselves in male-dominated spaces, and what it really takes to rewrite that story with power, presence, and purpose.

Maddie Sells didn’t plan on going into sales. She was on the path to become a doctor - driven by a deep desire to help and heal. But somewhere along the way, she realized the system wasn’t the only way to make an impact. So she pivoted. Hard. And what followed was a full identity shift - from people-pleasing pre-med student, to ethical sales leader closing high-ticket deals while staying completely in integrity.

This episode is for the women who feel stuck between who they were told to be… and who they know they’re meant to become. Maddie opens up about the dark side of sales culture, how she rebuilt her confidence after manipulation and burnout, and why learning to trust herself was the skill that changed everything.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the room, whether you’re "too sensitive" for sales, or whether integrity and success can actually coexist - this one is for you. Because Maddie isn’t just building a name in this industry. She’s rewriting the rules.

It’s time we sell differently.

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In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re diving into a transformation most people don’t talk about—the identity shift it takes to go from being “the good girl” who follows the rules to the woman who makes her own.

Lo Silver is no stranger to pressure. She played on the world’s biggest stage as a professional soccer player in the World Cup. But no one prepares you for what it’s like to leave behind the identity that once defined you. No one teaches you how to shift from team player to CEO, from structure to self-leadership, from waiting to be chosen… to choosing yourself.

This episode is for every woman who knows what it’s like to be high-performing on the outside, but still seeking permission on the inside. Lo shares how she reprogrammed the part of her that was trained to play by the rules and stepped into the version of herself that closes deals, leads powerfully, and builds wealth on her terms.

If you've ever felt stuck between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming—this is your episode. Because Lo’s story isn’t just about a career change. It’s about reclamation. And once you realize no one is coming to hand you your power—you start taking it back with every move you make.

This one is personal. Press play.

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In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla Hodges breaks down exactly why high-achieving women feel burnt out — and what to do about it. If you're tired of being busy but not profitable, this is your wake-up call. Kayla teaches you how to shift from hustle to high-impact by focusing on income-producing activities, working in aligned energy, and managing your calendar like the boss you are.

This episode is packed with tangible strategies to help you sell smarter, not harder — all while protecting your peace and stepping fully into your feminine power.

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Kayla Hodges is an International Speaker and Founder/CEO of Elite Sales Women, a company dedicated to training women in sales. After generating millions in sales across B2B, B2C, and Event Sales, she realized there was a gap in sales training designed specifically for women. Using her R.E.D. (Real Empowering Disarming Questions) Methodology, Kayla has trained women across 158 industries, incorporating psychology, behavior science, and leadership principles. Her mission extends globally, empowering women in third-world countries to escape difficult circumstances by mastering the sales skills needed to transform their lives.

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In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re talking about something that most people don’t realize is running the show—how we were conditioned from a young age to play small.

We grew up being told to be polite, to not take up too much space, to wait our turn. We learned to shrink ourselves, soften our voices, and seek approval instead of trusting our own power. And without even realizing it, that little girl inside of us is still running the show—especially in sales.

If you’ve ever struggled to fully own your voice… if you’ve ever held back from saying what you really wanted to say on a call… if you’ve ever second-guessed yourself instead of leading with certainty… this is why. It’s not a strategy problem. It’s not a skill problem. It’s conditioning. And if you don’t heal it, it will keep showing up every time you try to step into something bigger.

But the second you decide to stop waiting for permission—to stop filtering, shrinking, hesitating—that’s when everything shifts. That’s when your presence alone starts pulling people in. That’s when selling stops feeling like convincing and starts feeling like leading.

This episode is about that breakthrough. The one that changes everything. Because when you start showing up as all of you—bold, certain, and unapologetic—that’s when people stop needing to be sold and start choosing you.

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In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re getting crystal clear on what it really takes to become a 7-figure saleswoman—not just in income, but in identity, energy, and embodiment.

I’m pulling back the curtain on the patterns, mindset shifts, and daily habits that separate women who stay stuck in hustle mode from those who rise into spacious, powerful, feminine leadership. If you’ve been craving more alignment, ease, and authority in how you show up in sales, this is the conversation that’s going to shift everything.

I go in depth on:

What 7-figure saleswomen do differently (hint: it’s not just about working harder)

How to step out of survival energy and into strategic, grounded action

What your nervous system has to do with your next income level

Why mastering your inner world is just as important as mastering your pitch

Because becoming a 7-figure saleswoman isn’t about pushing more… it’s about becoming more of yourself—aligned, certain, regulated, and rooted in your feminine power.

If you’re done playing small, done doubting your voice, and done doing sales like everyone else—tune in. Let’s start building your next level from the inside out.

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In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I’m sitting down with the amazing Cat Velverde, who’s sharing her powerful journey from surviving an emotionally and physically abusive relationship for 5 years to embracing authentic success. Cat learned the hard way that you can’t fix anyone but yourself. If you're ready to stop chasing external validation and start showing up as your true, empowered self, this episode is for you.

Cat reveals how escaping to Australia with her dad, climbing a mountain at 7am, and surrendering to her own strength changed everything. In that moment of peace, she found clarity about who she truly is and mapped out her journey forward. This episode is a reminder that true success comes from within, and sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is trust the process and let go.

As women, we crave to be seen, heard, and understood—but many of us unknowingly block our blessings by resisting what we deserve. Cat dives into why women sometimes struggle to receive and how to overcome those inner blocks. She also shares her experience working with Elena Cardone in a male-dominated environment, offering invaluable insights on balancing your feminine energy while maintaining discipline and focus in business.

Whether you’re in sales or building your own business, this episode is packed with emotional sales strategies, actionable tips, and powerful insights for women entrepreneurs and women in sales. If you're ready to step into your power, make more money, and build authentic relationships, tune in to hear how to close deals without the hustle, but rather being in your feminine—while NOT compromising who you are.

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What happens when you take a leap of faith—before you feel ready?

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, I sit down with Stef Willis, a woman who didn’t just leave her 9-5—she built a legacy by mentoring and leading thousands of women to success in sales.

But her journey wasn’t easy. Walking away from security meant walking straight into uncertainty, self-doubt, and adversity. There were moments she questioned everything, times she felt the weight of leadership, and seasons where the pressure to succeed felt suffocating.

Yet, she refused to quit. Instead, she leaned into the discomfort, embraced the power of community, and built something bigger than herself—a sales network of thousands of women who are now stepping into their own success stories.

Stef's story is proof that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing in something bigger than fear.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do more, to be more, to create something that lasts—this episode is for you. It’s time to own your power, lead with purpose, and build your own legacy.

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