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  • 024: The Power of You and Your Money: A Conversation with Carolyn Oberfeld

    024: The Power of You and Your Money: A Conversation with Carolyn Oberfeld
    2026/03/24
    Hosted by Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael, this episode features financial advisor Carolyn Oberfeld, who brings nearly four decades of experience—and a clear, grounded voice—to the conversation around women and money.In this episode Carolyn shares:• How a chance encounter in downtown Minneapolis shifted her path from broadcasting into a lifelong career in finance• What it was like to begin her career during the 1987 market crash—and why that moment solidified her commitment to the industry• Her decision to launch Oberfeld Investments at 61 and co-found Collective Legacy and Wealth, a collaboration of female advisors across generations• Why stepping into financial leadership is no longer optional for women—as trillions of dollars shift into their hands in the coming decades• Practical first steps for women who feel uncertain or disconnected from financial conversations at homeThroughout the conversation, Carolyn offers a steady reminder: financial confidence isn’t about knowing everything; it’s about being willing to step in, ask questions, and stay engaged. She also shares simple mindset shifts, the importance of open conversations about money—especially within families—and a broader definition of legacy rooted not just in wealth, but in values, knowledge, and intentional living.This episode is for the woman who has let someone else handle the finances, the woman who feels behind, and the woman who is ready to step into a more confident, informed relationship with money. Because understanding your money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about ownership, leadership, and what becomes possible next.References, Links, and Books Mentioned:• The Millionaire Next Door — a research-based look at how everyday people quietly build wealth• The Richest Man in Babylon — a story-driven introduction to timeless financial principlesWebsites/Resources:• NerdWallet — accessible guidance on financial decisions• Investopedia — clear explanations of financial terms and conceptsQuotes:There’s a lot to be said for understanding the power of yourself around money, and not giving money more power than you.In the households, 85% of the time, women are either making the financial decisions or they are part of them. You probably know a lot more than you realize.Legacy isn’t just about dollars. It’s about passing down your knowledge, your values, and how to build a purposeful, mindful life.There are no mistakes when you’re moving forward. Anytime you seek out knowledge, it’s a win.Don’t expect perfection. It’s a learning process. Give yourself grace, but also push yourself.It’s in our uncomfortability that growth is found.If you write your goals down regularly, your chance of success goes up. When you share those goals with someone else, it goes up even more.MORE ABOUT CAROLYN: Certified Financial Planner (tm) with almost 39 years of experience in financial services. I partner with clients to deliver thoughtful financial guidance grounded in trust, discipline, and care. My approach emphasizes long-term security, informed decision-making, and a relationship-driven experience where clients can feel confident knowing their goals—and their well-being—come first.CONNECT WITH CAROLYN:⁠Website⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠soon-to-be Oberfeld Investments, LLC Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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  • 023: Community, Home, and 35 Years in Real Estate with Lisa Rawson

    023: Community, Home, and 35 Years in Real Estate with Lisa Rawson
    2026/03/17

    Hosts Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael, and Amy Sousa sit down with longtime community realtor Lisa Rawson to talk about her 35-year journey in real estate and how she’s built a business rooted in relationships, community, and emotional intelligence, not just transactions.

    In this episode, Lisa Rawson shares how real estate allowed her to be present for her family while building a successful career, why she loves working in Eagan and the Lexington Square neighborhood, and how consistent, neighbor-focused effort led her to sell 78 homes in one community.

    You’ll hear about:

    • How this entrepreneur got started in real estate after leaving an unfulfilling clerical job
    • Balancing motherhood and a demanding career—like working through the Fourth of July to close three deals
    • The emotional side of buying and selling a home: letting go, uncertainty, and attachment to “stuff”
    • Lisa’s hyper-local strategy in Lexington Square (newsletters, door-to-door connections, and community-building)
    • Why inspections matter and one mistake that can cost buyers money
    • Simple, high-impact prep and staging tips for sellers
    • What still excites Lisa about real estate after 35 years
    • How community groups like the Glass Ceiling Foundation and regular happy hours have shaped friendship, support, and business
    • The importance of thick skin, flow over hustle, and not attaching to clients’ emotions and expectations

    This conversation is for anyone who:

    • Is thinking about buying or selling a home
    • Loves stories of long-term, relationship-based business
    • Is curious how community involvement can grow a career
    • Wants to hear from a seasoned realtor who truly loves helping people find “home sweet home”

    Noteable Quotes:

    • “The most expensive thing you own, most likely, is your home. So I want to take the time to get the pricing right.” – Lisa Rawson

    • “People work with people they know, like, and trust.” – Lisa Rawson

    • “I’m not a transactional realtor. I’m a relationship builder.” – Lisa Rawson

    MORE ABOUT LISA RAWSON:Lisa Is a dedicated real estate professional with over 35 years in the business whose genuine personality, reliability, and commitment to giving the best possible service are some attributes her satisfied clients have appreciated. She really enjoys working with people & understands the purchase of a home, as well as the sale of your current home, is a very big step- both emotionally & financially & she strives to keep her clients informed through-out the process & beyond. Her goal is to have happy & satisfied clients for life. She focuses primarily in Eagan, but also works from as far north as Hugo to as far south as Farmington.

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  • 022: Year of the Fire Horse: Momentum, Legacy & The Power of You

    022: Year of the Fire Horse: Momentum, Legacy & The Power of You
    2026/03/10

    In this solo conversation from the Power Lunch Podcast, Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael (with a shout-out to their co-host Amy Sousa) explore what it really means to step into the Year of the Fire Horse with intention, courage, and aligned momentum.

    They unpack:

    • How “fire” can illuminate, burn away what no longer fits, and make room for creation
    • The “horse” as a symbol of instinct, power, and directional momentum—not frantic hustle
    • Releasing old identities and finally owning how good you really are
    • Why women need rooms of intention instead of more information
    • How the Glass Ceiling Foundation creates spaces where women can tell the truth, stretch, and be safely challenged
    • Money, profitability, and legacy—and why the rooms that make you uncomfortable are often the ones that change you most

    You’ll also hear about the upcoming Power Luncheon on April 28, “The Power of You and Finance”, a gathering designed to help women business owners get more confident with money, profitability, and long-term legacy, surrounded by a community that tells the truth and wants to see you rise.

    Notable Quotes:

    • “This year feels less like proving and more like becoming.”

    • “Fire is illumination. It’s courage. Fire burns away what no longer fits.”

    • “I’m no longer going to tolerate that I’m not as good as I think I am. I am as good as I think I am.”

    • “We can’t continue living as solopreneurs. We have to be interconnected entrepreneurs.”

    • “If it makes you uncomfortable, that’s the room you need to be in.”

    • “Fire doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t apologize for taking up space. It transforms everything that it touches.”

    • “Maybe this year isn’t about chasing more. Maybe it’s about running toward what’s true and burning away the old scripts.”

    • “Maybe legacy isn’t what we leave behind when we’re done. Maybe legacy is how we show up when no one is watching.”

    • “We don’t want this to be the year you’re exhausted. We want this to be the year you build success you’re proud to stand inside of.”

    • “If something in you feels lit up listening to this, that’s not by accident. That’s your fire.”

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    Glass Ceiling Foundation
    https://glassceilingfoundation.org

    Power Luncheon – The Power of You & Finances
    https://glassceilingfoundation.org


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    21 分
  • 021: Profit, Passion, and the Long Game: Banking Boldly with Pang Mee Xiong

    021: Profit, Passion, and the Long Game: Banking Boldly with Pang Mee Xiong
    2026/03/03
    In this Power Lunch podcast episode in the Profit and Legacy series, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Pang Mee Xiong, Cash Management Sales Officer at Bank Cherokee in West Saint Paul. With over 25 years in banking and deep roots in the Saint Paul community, Pang brings a powerful insider perspective on how women entrepreneurs can build real profit, protect their businesses, and create lasting legacy.They dive into:Why your relationship with your bank should be a long‑term partnership, not just a place for transactionsThe most common cash flow mistakes new business owners make—especially around upfront payments and new vendorsUnderused fraud‑prevention tools like ACH origination, positive pay, and alerts that can protect your hard‑earned moneyWhy women business owners need to stop doing their own books (unless they’re actual accountants) and build the right financial teamHow women, especially in communities where they’re expected to “stay small” or quiet, can step into boldness and financial confidencePang Mee also shares her personal story of growing up as the second oldest of nine children and the oldest daughter in an Asian household, navigating cultural expectations, abuse, and finding her voice. Today she channels that strength into supporting women entrepreneurs.NOTED MENTIONS:Bank Cherokee (Pang Mee’s employer)WomenVenture (nonprofit where Pang Mee serves on the board)Glass Ceiling Foundation (nonprofit mentioned as a community space for women)Dakota chamber (referred to as the Dakota chamber, where Pang Mee is an ambassador)Notable Quotes:As a business owner, you should be focusing on your business, not on the accounting work. Let the experts do that so you can build your legacy.If you’re not willing to put yourself in the room, you can’t get there. If no one’s inviting you, invite yourself.If you want to be a millionaire, you’ve got to hang around millionaire people. Go where the bold people are. Go where the brave people are.Women think fraud won’t happen to them, so they don’t sign up for protection. But being proactive with tools like ACH alerts and positive pay puts you ahead of the game.You have to ask yourself: is profit number one for you, or is passion? My clients start with passion but at some point, profit has to move to the front.Knowing our numbers is the first step to profitability and profitability leads to legacy, to legacy wealth.We always think of profitability as an end game, instead of seeing profit as the tool that actually moves our businesses forward.More about Pang Mee: Xiong Pang Mee brings 25 years of banking experience and a deep commitment to building lasting relationships as Cash Management Sales Officer at Bank Cherokee. Her mission is to help clients make smart, informed banking decisions and clearly explain the products and services that fuel business growth. Beyond her work at Bank Cherokee, Pang Mee serves on the Board of Directors at WomenVenture and she's an Ambassador for the Dakota Chamber. She also actively contributes to several other committees. A proud St. Paul native, Pang Mee married her high school sweetheart and is a mom of two young adults and a Yorkie Terrier. CONNECT WITH PANG MEE:Website: Bank CherokeeLinkedInFacebookCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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  • 020: Profit at What Cost? Redefining Wealth, Legacy, and Well‑Being with Sheila Cole

    020: Profit at What Cost? Redefining Wealth, Legacy, and Well‑Being with Sheila Cole
    2026/02/24
    On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with financial educator and accountant Sheila Cole to rethink everything you’ve been told about money, profit, and legacy.Sheila doesn’t treat profit as a personality test or moral scorecard, she treats it as a tool, and asks a powerful question: “At what cost?”In this conversation, you’ll hear about:Why profitability and legacy can’t be measured by dollars aloneThe hidden costs of chasing more of your time, health, relationships, integrity, and nervous systemHow inherited money stories and scripts quietly drive your financial decisionsThe difference between a “numbers problem” and a values problem in your businessWhat research really says about the link between income and day‑to‑day happinessHow to set both financial goals (revenue, debt payoff, retirement) and nervous‑system goals (sleep, peace, healthy money conversations)If you’re building a business, dreaming of generational wealth, or just want a more honest relationship with money, this episode will help you redefine what true wealth and legacy look like. Studies and quotes mentioned:A 2010 Princeton University study on income and day‑to‑day emotional well‑being (often summarized as happiness plateauing around $75,000/year).A 2023 University of Pennsylvania Wharton School study that revisits and complicates those findings, suggesting happiness can continue to rise with income, especially for those who aren’t generally happy.Your balance sheet and your P&L are one kind of legacy, but your nervous system is another, entirely.If your profitability depends on exploiting your staff, your vendors, or your community, that’s not just a numbers problem—that’s a values problem.You can’t just say, ‘Once I hit this amount of money annually, I’m going to be happy.’ It doesn’t work that way, and the studies keep showing this over and over.More about Sheila: Sheila Cole is a Certified Financial Educator through the University of Minnesota, an accountant with two decades of experience, and the founder and CEO of Equitorium, a real-world-focused financial education and accounting firm based in Minneapolis. She partners with individuals, business owners, and underserved communities to make money feel clear, honest, and doable. Her work rejects hype and empty formulas, focusing on accessible education, real skills, and fair practices for every client she serves. She links everyday money choices to the kind of legacy people want to leave in their lives and communities.CONNECT WITH SHEILAWebsite: Equitorium.com — https://equitorium.comMoney resources: unfuckmymoney.com — https://unfuckmymoney.comAlternate link: unfunkmymoney.com — https://unfunkmymoney.comFollow Equitorium on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitorium/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equitoriumFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitoriumCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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    28 分
  • 019: Profit Is a Decision: Financial Power for Women Entrepreneurs with Carrie Cook

    019: Profit Is a Decision: Financial Power for Women Entrepreneurs with Carrie Cook
    2026/02/17
    Are you quietly deciding not to make money? In this powerful episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with financial strategist and Souveraine Wealth founder Carrie Cook to explore what it truly means for women to step into financial power.Carrie shares how the collapse of a once-thriving business became the catalyst for her financial awakening, and why passion and grit alone do not build sustainable wealth.This conversation moves beyond budgeting and into identity, pricing, profit, leadership, and legacy.Why profit is a decision, not an accidentWhat financial power actually feels like in a woman’s bodyThe hidden cost of commingling personal and business financesWhy so many women undercharge and overgive in service-based businessesHow childhood money stories and secrecy shape our financial behaviorsThe tension between “money is energy” and sound financial strategyHow to price based on value, expertise, and emotional labor rather than guiltWhat legacy truly means and why it starts now, not laterNotable Quotes:Carrie speaks candidly about the emotional side of money, the late-night calls, the tears, the shame, and the rebuilding while helping women create real systems, structure, and sustainable profit.If you’ve ever said, “I’ll just take what’s left,” felt uncomfortable raising your prices, or quietly questioned your financial authority, this episode is for you.“Profit is a decision. Profit is a formula.” — Carrie Cook“Passion is not business. Business is business.” — Carrie Cook“So many women say, ‘I don’t pay myself. I take what’s left.’ That’s a decision not to make money.” — Carrie Cook“We base our prices on what we believe clients can afford, not the value we provide.” — Tracie Munce“Legacy isn’t just what you leave your children. It’s what you’re building in your community right now.” — Carrie Cook“I had passion and grit, but I didn’t understand money — and passion doesn’t pay the bills.” — Carrie CookMentions & ReferencesSouveraine Wealth — Carrie’s financial strategy firm for women business owners https://souverainewealth.com/Own It Conference in Las Vegas — Carrie speaking on financial metamorphosisBook Mentioned: Jesus Christ as the CEOMore about Carrie: Carrie is a financial strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to helping women business owners make confident, empowered decisions with their money. As the founder of Revive Financials and related ventures, she blends bookkeeping, profit strategy, and CFO-level insight with a deep understanding of money mindset and leadership.Call to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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  • 018: From Closet Chaos to Community: How Nadia Dessouki Built Style Encore Eagan

    018: From Closet Chaos to Community: How Nadia Dessouki Built Style Encore Eagan
    2026/02/10
    In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Nadia Dessouki, owner of Style Encore Eagan, a gently used clothing franchise bringing affordable, sustainable fashion to women and men in Minnesota.Nadia shares:How she went from retail and dental assisting to owning a resale fashion franchiseWhat it was like buying the store right before 2020 and pivoting through COVID with DIY e‑commerce and social media salesThe realities of running a franchise—what’s helpful, what’s limiting, and what she’d do differentlyHow she mentors young employees and turns her store into an extended family and safe spaceThe impact of joining the Glass Ceiling Foundation mastermind and how it literally “saved” her store during a difficult seasonYou’ll also hear the hosts and Nadia talk style on a budget, favorite denim brands, building a high‑end wardrobe for less, navigating theft as a small business owner, and working side‑by‑side with your kids. The episode closes with a fun rapid‑fire round on leadership, success, and how these women reset and celebrate wins.If you love smart shopping, sustainable fashion, women in business, and real talk about resilience, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you shop—and how you define success.Notable Quotes:“Being in a mastermind, it truly is like buying an up‑level of friends.” – Tracie Munce“They don’t come in with problems. They come in with situations they’re looking for solutions for.” – Tracie Munce“The mastermind literally saved my store.” – Nadia Dessouki“You’re stealing from a small business—a mom and her two kids.” – Nadia Dessouki“I think a lot of young girls don’t get that type of mentorship at home.” – Amy Sousa“I own the property of one business and lease the other—and the businesses are completely different just because of that one simple thing.” – Tracie Munce“Something I once believed about success that I no longer believe is that your definition of success has to be my definition of success.” – Tracie MunceMore about Nadia Dessouki:Nadia is the owner of Style Encore Eagan, where sustainable fashion meets community impact. She is passionate about reducing textile waste, promoting circular fashion, and making quality clothing accessible to everyone. Through her business, she supports local families, empowers women, and advocates for conscious consumerism. Her work highlights how small businesses can play a big role in building a more sustainable future.More about Style Encore:Style Encore buys and sells gently used clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories, so you can recycle the items you no longer wear and get paid on the spot. We buy styles for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary. Each Style Encore location is individually owned and operated by local business owners, so you can feel good about shopping small.Style Encore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StyleEncoreEagan/Style Encore on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/StyleEncoreEagan/Website: ⁠Style Encore EaganCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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  • 017: Reinventing Identity: Cheryl Eslinger & the Power of 100 Eagan

    017: Reinventing Identity: Cheryl Eslinger & the Power of 100 Eagan
    2026/02/03
    Host Lisa Carmichael speaks with Cheryl Eslinger, an electrical engineer turned community changemaker, about rebuilding life and identity after a major stroke abruptly ended her 30+ year career. Cheryl shares honestly about workaholism, losing the career that defined her, learning everyday tasks again, and discovering a new purpose rooted in serving others.Cheryl also introduces Power of 100 Eagan, a women’s giving circle that gathers twice a year so members can collectively donate thousands of dollars to local nonprofits in a single evening. You’ll hear how the model works, why legacy is about the impact we have right now, and what it means to “bloom where you’re planted.”Featuring: Cheryl Eslinger, Lisa Carmichael, Tracie Munce, and Amy Sousa.References / Mentions:Power of 100 EaganPower of 100 Twin Cites⁠Eagan City Lifestyle Rosemount Power of 100 Notable Quotes:“I remember telling them I would rather go back to work quickly than walk quickly, because that was my norm, that was my identity.” – Cheryl Eslinger“I told her what I wanted is I wanted to go to bed every night having been a blessing to someone.” – Cheryl Eslinger“I don’t feel like I have to prove myself as an engineer, as a business owner… I didn’t think I’d like retirement, but I’m just having so much fun.” – Cheryl Eslinger“Legacy… I don’t care what my grandchildren are going to remember. I care what people around me right now are going to remember.” – Cheryl Eslinger“It’s time to stop asking why and just get on with it.” – Cheryl Eslinger“Reinvention is every day… we all have a better version or a higher version of what we see ourselves.” – Tracie MunceMore about Cheryl:I was a workaholic electrical engineer for over 30 years. I had a small engineering contracting company for the last 20 years of that. In April of 2024, a had a massive brain bleed (stroke) that left me paralyzed on the left half of my body. The brain damage caused enough cognitive deficits and limited endurance that I was unable to continue my successful company and my rewarding career. I found myself suddenly retired - the thought of which has always terrified me. So I started a journey of reinventing who I was. Cheryl on Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-eslinger-3775407?Cheryl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.eslingerMore about Power of 100 Eagan:Power of 100 Eagan Women is a group of women who come together with a shared belief that collective giving can create meaningful support for local organizations. Twice each year, members gather for one hour to learn about nonprofits serving our community, contribute $100 each, and vote together to award a significant donation to one selected organization. By pooling our individual contributions, we are able to provide substantial financial support while building connections among women who care deeply about making a difference in our community. Our gatherings are simple, welcoming, and focused on strengthening our community through local action.Website: https://powerof100eagan.comCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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