What if the very success you’ve been chasing left you feeling empty? What if the titles, the corner office, and the endless grind were slowly stripping away your joy, your health, and your sense of who you truly are? For today’s guest, that wake-up call came in the form of a life-altering health crisis—one that forced her to pause, reevaluate, and rediscover what really matters.

In this powerful episode of the Women Thrive, we’re joined by Nio Queiro, founder of the Queiro Group, whose story is nothing short of transformational. From the high-pressure world of corporate leadership to becoming a champion for human-centric workplaces, Nio reveals how embracing vulnerability, gratitude, and authenticity can unlock not just personal fulfillment but lasting professional impact.

Together, we’ll explore how to blend human engagement with technological innovation, why clarity in leadership matters more than ever, and how reconnecting with your true identity can completely redefine your path to success.

🔥 Get ready to be inspired to step into your own joy, lead with humanity, and claim the abundance waiting for you. Tune in now—and don’t just listen, take action: it’s time to shine your own light and live boldly.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Niobis (Nio) Queiro is the founder of The Queiro Group offering Organizational Transformation, AI Management and Implementation, M&A, Advisory Services and Leadership Development Services.

Nio formerly was the SVP of Revenue Cycle Tufts Medicine, a 2.5B health system in Boston Massachusetts. Currently, is the Chief Strategy Officer for Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, TN and the CEO of Queiro Group. Nio is an award-winning author of “Joy Notes – Balancing the Trauma with Triumph. Nio’s development and implementation of digital, AI and hyper-automation strategic transformational models was awarded one of the Modern Healthcare Top 25 Innovators of 2021.

Nio uses her to drive change across diverse healthcare delivery channels, hence, bridging the chasm between finance and clinical care with transformational solutions for patients and families to overcome care equity and financial toxicity. She is dedicated to assisting others embrace themselves fully to empower them to reach their goals and purpose through coaching and educational events. She has assisted healthcare providers in growth revenue, implementation population health innovative models of care and sustainability delivering an impact of 8 billion dollars across the provider IDN, Community Hospital and Professional services.

Nio has presented in front of Congress as an industry expert for the digitization of the military service men medical records as the lead of a proof-of-concept project that is now the standard healthcare data exchange for the military.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/niobisqueiro/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nio-queiro/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:44) Nio’s Journey and Achievements

(05:50) Embracing Vulnerability and Joy

(10:05) Transforming Corporate Culture

(13:15) The Future of Work and Technology

(30:24) Personal Reflections and Overcoming Challenges

(38:36) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Have you ever woken up one day and thought, “This isn’t the life I imagined for myself”—yet felt trapped, powerless, or even guilty for wanting more? Too many women carry that silent battle, living lives that look fine on the outside but feel suffocating within. In this electrifying episode of Women Thrive, we sit down with Dana S. Diaz, speaker, author, and unapologetic advocate for women reclaiming their voices. Dana’s story takes us from the shadows of domestic abuse and neglect to the radiant light of self-empowerment and radical authenticity. Together, they dive into the uncomfortable but liberating truth: happiness isn’t something we wait for; it’s something we choose.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who you’re meant to be, this conversation will stir something deep within you. Don’t just listen—let this be the moment you say yes to yourself.

👉 Tune in now, and take the first step toward living life on your own terms.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Dana S. Diaz is a fierce and fearless advocate for women who have felt trapped in lives that didn't feel like their own. Having navigated abuse and domestic violence in childhood and her first marriage, Dana used her degree in journalism to verbalize the psychological complexities of abuse in her highly acclaimed memoir trilogy, which was developed from a journal she kept hidden under the couch cushion in the basement. Now known as The Power Shifter, Dana has been featured on nearly 300 podcasts worldwide and speaks on stages and in summits, to show women that they have the power to change their lives by changing their minds.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://danasdiaz.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DanaSDiazAuthor/

https://www.instagram.com/danas.diaz/

https://www.tiktok.com/@danasdiaz

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:02) Dana's Journey: Overcoming Abuse and Finding Empowerment

(09:15) The Power of Choice and Self-Love

(16:23) Empowerment Through Responsibility and Forgiveness

(23:25) Dana's Message and How to Connect

(25:26) Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Ladies, your golden years are not the end of your story—they’re the spark of an entirely new chapter. Too often, women over 55 are told to slow down, fade quietly, or sit back and watch life pass by. But what if this season is your time to shine brighter than ever, to heal old wounds, to pass down your wisdom, and to design a legacy so rich that your children, grandchildren, and generations to come will never forget it?

In this powerful episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, Dr. Argie Nell Nichols—visionary speaker, legacy mentor, and a woman with over 45 years of lived wisdom—invites you to rethink what it means to thrive in your golden years. She opens up about her own journey of resilience, shares heartfelt stories, and equips you with practical tools to prepare not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually, for the future.

This isn’t just about aging gracefully—it’s about living boldly, creatively, and abundantly. So if you’ve ever wondered what your true legacy will be, or if you’ve been waiting for permission to step back into your power—this is it. Grab your pen, hit play, and let’s start writing the story only you can tell.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Dr. Argie Nell Nichols is a visionary speaker, estate and legacy mentor, and the creator of the HER Legacy Framework™. With over 45 years of experience in education and leadership, Argie empowers women 55+ to shape their spiritual, emotional, relational, and financial legacies. She blends her expertise as a Master Financial Coach, Leadership Educator, and published author to help women navigate the next chapter of their lives with clarity, confidence, and impact. Her signature program, HER Life Legacy, guides women in creating a comprehensive legacy plan that honors their story, educates future generations, and ensures their lasting influence.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://herlifelegacy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgieNellNichols

https://www.instagram.com/argienellnichols_/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/argie-nell-nichols/

https://www.tiktok.com/@argienellnichols

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(04:36) The Importance of Telling Your Story

(05:58) Personal Stories and Legacy

(15:59) Challenges and Lessons in Legacy Planning

(22:48) The Importance of Wills and Legal Preparedness

(25:02) Repairing Broken Relationships

(29:18) The Ripple Effect of Healing Conversations

(35:23) Leaving a Legacy

(39:04) Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Imagine this: you’ve just welcomed a new life into the world, you’re adjusting to sleepless nights and a brand-new identity, and before you’ve even fully caught your breath—you’re expected to step back into the workplace as if nothing has changed. For millions of mothers, this reality is overwhelming, isolating, and often unsupported.

In this episode of the Women Thrive, we’re joined by Alexa Starks, reentry strategist and founder of Executive Moms™. Alexa opens up about her personal journey and the challenges many working mothers face after maternity leave. She introduces her groundbreaking program, The Reentry Blueprint™, which helps managers and HR leaders create supportive systems, foster empathy, and communicate with clarity during this critical transition.

Through powerful insights and practical steps, Alexa reminds us that the workplace doesn’t just need to make space for mothers—it needs to evolve to help them truly thrive.

👉 Tune in now to discover how we can build cultures that uplift, retain, and empower women as they step boldly back into their careers.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Alexa Starks is a reentry strategist, leadership expert, and founder of Executive Moms™, where she helps companies redesign the return-to-work experience after maternity leave.

A seasoned leader with over a decade in operations and advertising technology, Alexa blends data-backed strategy with lived experience to address one of the most overlooked culture gaps in the workplace: reentry. Her signature workshop, The Reentry Blueprint™, equips managers and teams with the tools, language, and systems to support working parents—and keep them.

Alexa is a speaker, a published author, mom of 2 toddlers, and a fierce advocate for working moms. Her work lives at the intersection of empathy, psychology, and execution, blending real-world leadership principles with the unspoken truths of modern parenthood.

Her talks don’t sugarcoat. They spark cultural and systemic change—through powerful storytelling, fresh insight, and a bold challenge to do better.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Alexa Starks:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexastarks/

https://executivemoms.co/

https://www.instagram.com/alexa.starks/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(00:58) Meet the Guest: Alexa Starks

(03:59) Alexa’s Personal Journey and Challenges

(06:29) The Importance of Managerial Support

(09:34) Empowering Women in the Workplace

(14:37) Workshops and Corporate Training

(23:28) Global Reach and Future Vision

(33:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What if the job everyone else envied—the one with the glamorous perks, the big paycheck, and the impressive title—was actually the very thing keeping you trapped? For years, Sara Vezenšek lived that life as a private chef and yacht representative, only to realize that the cost of success was her freedom, her energy, and her sense of purpose. Instead of settling, she made a bold decision: to walk away from the “dream job” and create a business that was built around her life, not the other way around.

In this episode of the Women Thrive, Sara reveals how she transformed her expertise and experiences into a thriving online coaching business that empowers women to build profitable courses from their own unique skills and stories. She shares her framework for turning passion into profit, the importance of knowing your why, and how to silence imposter syndrome by leaning into your strengths and doing the market research that gives you real clarity.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career that looks good on paper but leaves you unfulfilled, this conversation is your permission slip to dream bigger, step out of the box, and start building a business that fuels your freedom. Press play, take notes, and get ready to create the life and impact you were meant for.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Sara Vezenšek walked away from a life most people would dream of. She grew up in Slovenia, a place where the luxury yacht world wasn’t even something people believed was real outside of movies. But by her early 20s, she was living it: working as a private chef on superyachts, flying private, managing million-dollar deals, and earning $15K/month. From the outside, it looked like a dream. But on the inside, she felt trapped, constantly on call, and completely disconnected from her own freedom and purpose.

Now, she’s an online business coach and mentor who helps ambitious women turn their lived experience into profitable, freedom-based businesses. Sara is known for helping her clients package their brilliance into high-impact offers, shift their money mindset, and finally stop trading time for money.

She’s bold, real, and passionate about showing women how to build a business that actually supports the life they want.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

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

Website: http://www.saravezcoach.com/

Freebies: https://sara-vezensek.mykajabi.com/freedownloadshere

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:37) Sara's Early Life and Career

(03:57) The Million Dollar Course Idea

(08:48) Building a Freedom-Based Business

(16:03) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

(18:17) Creating Your Million Dollar Course

(20:02) Empowering Women Through Freedom

(24:50) Final Thoughts

Have you ever felt the urge to step into the spotlight—but held back out of fear, self-doubt, or the thought that your story wasn’t “enough”? What if the very thing you’ve been hiding is the key to your power, your purpose, and the impact you’re meant to make in the world?

In this episode of the Women Thrive, hosts Raimonda Jan and Abigail Rebecca peel back the layers on what it really means to share your voice unapologetically. From the raw realities of overcoming trauma and imposter syndrome to the triumph of leading with courage and love, they reveal how stepping into visibility is not just about personal growth—it’s about sparking change for others.

You’ll hear intimate reflections on building the Women Thrive Community, creating platforms where women’s voices are amplified, and transforming fear into fuel for leadership. Raimonda shares her own path from silence to global empowerment, while Abigail offers wisdom on standing tall, even when doubt creeps in.

This isn’t just another conversation—it’s an invitation. 🌍✨

It’s your moment to embrace your voice, rise into your power, and join a movement that celebrates resilience, sisterhood, and authentic self-expression.

🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and most importantly—take your place in the spotlight. Your story matters, and the world is waiting to hear it.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(03:05) Raimonda’s Journey: From Silence to Global Impact

(05:11) The Challenge & Power of Visibility

(08:55) Fear vs. Love in Leadership

(12:49) Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding Confidence

(16:45) Dreaming Bigger & Setting Bold Visions

(21:30) Growth, Healing & Holding Space in Business

(28:06) Final Reflections & Call to Action

Welcome to the brand-new season of the Women Thrive Podcast! In this empowering first episode, Raimonda Jan and Abigail Rebecca set the tone for what’s ahead in Season Five—a season dedicated to bold conversations, unapologetic voices, and the unstoppable power of women rising together.

From celebrating the podcast’s incredible growth—ranked in the top 5% globally—to sharing honest reflections on self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the magic of collaboration, this episode is both a celebration and a call to action.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

➡️ Reflections on the Women Thrive journey and what’s ahead in Season Five.

➡️ Why collaboration, community, and storytelling are essential for women’s empowerment.

➡️ Highlights from Season Four and exciting new topics you’ll hear this season.

➡️ Honest conversations about building confidence, overcoming fear, and surrounding yourself with supportive women.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(02:54) Celebrating Growth & Global Achievements

(04:40) Highlights from Season 4 & Bold Conversations

(07:40) What’s Ahead in Season 5

(12:17) Balancing Motherhood & Mission

(16:02) The Power of Collaboration & Community

(18:30) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence

(23:35) Final Thoughts & Call to Action