Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #18

I had the pleasure of chatting with Susan Roelke, an entrepreneur, business strategist, and neurocoach who helps business owners increase profitability, overcome the barriers keeping them stuck, and build businesses that create greater freedom in their lives.

Susan believes that business growth isn't just about finding the right strategy—it's also about the person making the decisions. That's why she combines practical business and marketing experience with neurocoaching, a brain-based approach designed to help people recognize and change the thought patterns, habits, and beliefs that can quietly limit their results.

By addressing both the business strategy and the thinking behind it, Susan helps entrepreneurs make better decisions, take more effective action, and create sustainable change rather than continually falling back into the same patterns.

Her philosophy is simple: business success should create more possibilities in your life, not fewer.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ The mindset shift required to transition from working for a business to owning a business

→ The importance of balancing business growth with personal well-being and family time

→ Helping clients overcome mental barriers to experience business success and growth

→ How people can adapt mentally to sudden life changes

Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-roelke/

Email: tamini@gmail.com

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #17

I had the pleasure of chatting with Valaise Smith, EA, the Founder and CEO of Tried and True Financial Services, where she helps service-based entrepreneurs build financially sustainable businesses through advisory, bookkeeping, and tax strategy. As an Enrolled Agent, author, and speaker, Valaise is passionate about helping business owners move beyond simply filing taxes to gaining the financial clarity needed to lead with confidence. She is the author of Tried and True Bookkeeping for Business Owners: Gaining Clarity and Confidence Without the Overwhelm and is known as the Financial Clarity Architect for her practical, values-driven approach to business growth. Through speaking, education, and advisory services, she empowers entrepreneurs to steward what they build so their businesses support the life they want to live.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ Transitioning from a traditional career path to becoming an entrepreneur

→ Redefining success after being diagnosed with breast cancer

→ Implementing non-negotiable self-care practices

→ Treating clients as people rather than just numbers

Links

Email: info@triedandtruefs.com

Website: https://www.triedandtruefs.com

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

Book: https://www.triedandtruefs.com/book

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #16

I had the pleasure of chatting with Elle Hart who is the founder of Feel Empowered Every Day and author of *Your Behavior Language*. Her work didn't begin with a business plan. It began with a personal desire to better understand herself, the people she loved, and why relationships could feel so easy one moment and so difficult the next. That journey led her to years of studying human behavior while applying those insights to her own life through career changes, family dynamics, leadership, and life's unexpected pivots.

Along the way, Elle realized that the more she understood herself, the more she understood others. Today, she helps individuals, couples, families and organizations make sense of behavior so they can communicate more effectively, strengthen relationships, and navigate with greater confidence and compassion so life feels lighter.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ letting go of expectations

→ navigating transitions by focusing on self-understanding

→ the importance of learning from experiences

→ embracing continuous growth

Links

Elle Hart Biosite - https://bio.site/ellehart

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-hart-ba105995/

Website – https://www.feelempoweredeveryday.com

Author page - https://a.co/d/01ukqoJp

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #15

Over the past several weeks, I had the pleasure of chatting with six remarkable women on the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast, who had pivoted and repositioned themselves for success.

In this episode, I reflect on key themes that emerged across the conversations

→ Purpose as an evolving journey rather than a destination

→ Recognizing life's different seasons

→ Everyday acts of courage

→ The importance of relationships and interdependence

→ Transforming past challenges into learning opportunities

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #14

I had the pleasure of chatting with Leticia Lamar, M.Ed., who is a speaker, author, transformational coach and ministry leader. She is also the Founder and CEO of Ventura Educational Consulting & Design, LLC, a firm specializing in educational consulting, career development, and transformational leadership coaching. With more than 31 years of experience as a master educator, she holds multiple Florida Department of Education certifications and has been widely recognized for driving exceptional student outcomes in English Language Arts, Reading, Writing, and Career & Industry Certification pathways.

In her role as an educational consultant, she partners with school systems, community organizations, and families to strengthen literacy initiatives, enhance career and technical education programs, and support seamless transitions from youth to adulthood.

As a transformational life coach, she empowers emerging and established leaders through her personal development framework, Legacy Now! How to Realign Your Life & Lead with Clarity™, helping professionals elevate self-awareness, align purpose with performance, and lead with greater intention and impact.

Ms. Lamar’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Bethune-Cookman University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from National Louis University, and a Post-Graduate Certificate as an Intervention Specialist from the University of Central Florida.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ early experiences that influence future work ethic

→ the importance of learning various life skills

→ overcoming challenges in business

→ how journaling and personal development can move people who feel stuck

Links

Check out Letia’s website for upcoming workshops and masterclass offerings – https://www.venturaconsults.world/shop

Website: https://www.venturaconsults.world/

Email: leticia@venturaleadershipsolutions.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leticia.lamar.7/

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

Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Leticia-M.-Lamar/author/B0H2WW1V1M?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode # 13

I had the pleasure of chatting with Karrie Pittman, the owner of KarrieBelle Designs, a Colorado based branding and creative strategy studio. She helps small and mid sized businesses build clear, consistent brands through strategy, visual identity, websites, marketing materials, and messaging. With a practical, relationship driven approach, Karrie partners with business owners to create brands that support long term growth and help them stand out in competitive markets.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ the importance of understanding different approaches to business growth

→ effective communications to determine task delegation

→ asking more questions in business communities

→ collaboration over competition

Links

Website: https://www.karriebelledesigns.com

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

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

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #12

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kenyetta McFall, a creative entrepreneur, event strategist, and graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience in leadership, event management, marketing, and customer engagement. As the owner of Epiphany Creative Design, she provides a one-stop solution for graphic design, event planning, event décor, branding, and promotional materials for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

In addition to leading her own company, Kenyetta serves as Communications & Events Director for the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, where she coordinates major community events, marketing initiatives, and member engagement programs. Her professional background includes executive leadership roles in hospitality management, human resources, organizational development, and operations, where she successfully led teams, managed large-scale events, and cultivated positive organizational cultures.

Known for her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to transform ideas into memorable experiences, Kenyetta is passionate about helping businesses, nonprofits, and individuals elevate their brands, celebrate milestones, and create meaningful connections through exceptional design and events.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ Understanding clients' budgets verses offering standard packages

→ The importance of networking and mentoring

→ Defining success as an entrepreneur

→ Learning from failures in entrepreneurship

Links

Website: http://www.epiphanycreativedesign.com/

Email: sales@epiphanycreativedesign.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenyetta-mcfall-32863bb5/

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/epiphanycreativedesign

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com

Welcome to the P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Episode #11

I had the pleasure of chatting with Anja Lavigne, who was born to humble beginnings. Anja didn’t grow up in a Martha Stewart home—she grew up in a space heavy with chaos and stuck energy. Living through the weight of that environment, she learned firsthand how deeply our surroundings shape our lives.

Anja Lavigne is a transformational House Coach and Energy-Focused Interior Stylist who has spent over 20 years helping people align their homes and workspaces with their highest potential. Blending interior design with energetic principles, she guides clients and audiences to clear clutter, raise the vibration of their spaces, and create environments that fuel style, clarity, focus, and abundance.

Anja has an unique ability to deliver both inspiration and practical tools, leaving people empowered to transform not just their spaces, but their lives. Her work has been featured in The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star, and she is trusted by clients who value intentional living, high standards, and measurable improvement in daily life and work.

In this episode, we discuss…

→ the importance of recognizing life seasons

→ the need for change when a current role no longer aligns with personal fulfillment

→ overcoming mindset and learning their value

→ discovering your unique path

Links

Website: https://www.anjahousecoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-lavigne/

Free Workbook: https://www.anjahousecoach.com/workspace-alchemy-download

Email: anja.housecoach@gmail.com

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Dr. Jillian Starman is a passionate business coach and trainer dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With a Ph.D. and years of experience working with women in transition, she specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges, set clear boundaries, and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that every woman deserves to lead a life that aligns with her values, strengths, and ambitions. Dr. Jillian Starman’s goal is to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to step into their full potential.

Book a Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/jillian-wisewomenleadership/new-meeting

Connect with me on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/

Check out my Website → https://www.wisewomenleadership.com/

Podcast Produced by The Minted Green Company → christa@themintedgreencompany.com