Be S.H.E.
Are you ready to Be S.H.E.? That's Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Empowered! I'm Heidi Schalk, Business Strategy Coach, welcome to the Be S.H.E. podcast. Each week, I'll be sharing tips and strategies to help you increase your visibility, amplify your voice, and take control of your life and business. We'll cover everything from personal branding to marketing, networking, public speaking and leadership. I'll also be interviewing successful women who have made their mark in their respective fields and are on a mission to make a positive difference in the world, so you can learn from the best. So, if you're ready to step out of the shadows, make your voice heard, put your stake in the ground and take charge of your life, then tune in and subscribe to the Be S.H.E. podcast. I’m excited for you to join me!
Episodes
97 episodes
Ep. 95 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Your Voice w/ Karen Rudolf
In this empowering episode of the Be S.H.E. podcast, I welcome fellow Floridian and spiritual breakthrough coach, Karen Rudolf. Together, we dive deep into Karen’s transformative journey, from burnout and personal loss to soul-aligned leadershi...
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Episode 95
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Ep. 94 From Founder to Force: Kathleen Chan on Building a Business and Trusting the Vision
In this episode, I sit down with Kathleen Chan, the powerhouse founder and CEO of Calico. Kathleen shares how her frustration with fragmented supply chains sparked the creation of Calico, and why building the right team is everything, eve...
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Episode 94
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Ep. 93 All In: How Laci Davis Turned Her Detour Into a Trailblazing Journey
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Laci Davis, a powerhouse entrepreneur, advocate, and co-founder of The Grit Game. Laci’s journey is anything but ordinary. From cruise director to children’s photographer to marketi...
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Episode 93
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Ep. 92 From Theater to the C-Suite: Christy Hamilton on Leading with Heart and Strategy
On this week’s episode of the Be She Podcast, Heidi sits down with visionary leader and “non-traditional COO” Christy Hamilton. With roots in theater and a career that now spans executive leadership, Christy brings a unique perspective to busin...
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Episode 92
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Ep. 91 Money, Emotions & Leaps of Faith w/ Dr. Erika Rasure
Dr. Rasure is a financial therapist and educator with a wealth of experience helping people develop healthier and more positive relationships with their money. As a former financial advisor and university professor, she brings a unique perspect...
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Episode 91
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Ep. 90 Seeing the World Differently: Christina Hawatmeh on Scop.io, Storytelling & Empowering Creators
This week we welcome Christina Hawatmeh, founder and CEO of Scop.io, the platform that helps everyday image-makers share, get discovered, and monetize their photos and visual work. Christina is an author and h...
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Episode 90
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Ep. 89 Mission Over Money: Finding Purpose in Business with Joyshree Reinelt
This week on the Be S.H.E. podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Joyshree Reinelt, psychologist, co-founder of Innate Motion, and passionate believer that business can be a force for good. From her teenage years volunteering with ref...
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Episode 89
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Ep. 88 Faith, Tech, and Boldness: Tammy’s Journey from HR to Empowering People Through Technology
In this episode, Tammy shares how her unexpected journey into technology and HR turned into a passion for helping organizations focus on what truly matters, their people. From navigating male-dominated industries early in her career to la...
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Episode 88
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Ep. 87 Evolving in Midlife: Rediscovering Purpose and Power w/ EvolveMe’s Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring co-founders of EvolveMe, Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg, two powerhouse women who are redefining what it looks like to pivot and thrive in midlife. From Wall Street to caregiving to coaching...
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Episode 87
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Ep. 86 Breaking Free and Building Bold: Molly Rose Speed on Redefining Success and Living Life on Your Terms
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Molly Rose Speed, a former corporate professional turned entrepreneur who’s made it her mission to help others reclaim their time and design a life they love. As the founder of Virtual Assistant Academ...
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Episode 86
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Ep. 85 From Brokenness to Brand Alignment: Christene Marie on Radical Responsibility & Rebuilding with Purpose
In this powerful episode, Christene Marie opens up about the unexpected journey that led her from working with youth to founding a digital marketing agency that now helps executives create authentic, empathy-driven brand experiences. Christene ...
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Episode 85
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Ep. 84 From Dot-Com to Doing Her Own Thing: How a Corporate Climb Led to Coaching & Freedom w/ Sarah Gibbons
In this episode, we’re diving into a journey that spans the early days of Amazon, a startup stint at MySpace, a move across the globe, and eventually — the bold leap from corporate comfort to entrepreneurial freedom.My guest shares how h...
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Episode 84
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Ep. 83 Red Lipstick On: How Joan Burge Pioneered a Movement & Powered Through Adversity
What happens when a high-level executive assistant wakes up one day and realizes she’s meant for more—but has no clue what’s next? Joan Burge didn’t just pivot her career—she pioneered an entire industry. In this episode, Joan shares how she we...
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Ep. 82 From Shame to Strategy: Breaking Free from Financial Fear and Building Wealth with Janet Hum
What happens when a self-proclaimed numbers-avoider becomes a CPA and turns her own money struggles into a mission to help others? In this empowering episode, Janet shares her journey from being the family “non-science” outlier to becoming a pa...
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Episode 82
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Ep. 81 Money Confidence Starts Here: How Purse Strings Is Changing the Game for Women w/ Barbara Provost
In this powerful episode, Dr. Barbara Provost, founder of Purse Strings, shares how personal experiences and industry insight led her to challenge the male-dominated financial world and build a movement designed for women. From going thro...
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Episode 81
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Ep. 80 No One Left Behind: Healing the Hidden Wounds of Motherhood Around the World w/ Kate Grant
In this powerful episode, we sit down with the passionate founder of the Fistula Foundation and author of No Woman Left Behind, to explore the life-changing work being done for women suffering from childbirth-related injuries in the world's mos...
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Episode 80
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Ep. 79 Becoming Your Own Best Friend: Healing Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self w/ Marla Mervis-Hartmann
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into a powerful and necessary conversation about self-love, emotional eating, and body image with Marla Mervis-Hartmann. She shares the raw, real story behind her book and the pivotal realization that changed ...
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Episode 79
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Ep. 78 Beautiful Everydays: Creating Meaningful Moments in a Busy Life w/ Palak Dave
What does it really mean to live fully in the here and now? In this episode, I sit down with Palak Dave to explore how we can bring more intention, joy, and connection into our daily lives. Palak shares her inspiring journey of following a deep...
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Episode 79
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Ep. 77 From Brows to Breakthroughs: How Victoria Racca Built Visibility, Scaled Her Brand, and Empowers Women to Do the Same
If you've ever felt stuck or unsure how to stand out in your business—this episode is your sign to get visible and get growing. 🙌VICTORIA RACCA is the dynamic force behind two thriving businesses based in South Louisiana. As the founder ...
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Episode 77
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Ep. 76 Break Through the Beliefs Blocking Your Abundance with Lisa Kalmin
In this powerful episode of the Be S.H.E. Podcast, Heidi welcomes transformational trainer and money mindset expert, Lisa Kalmin! Tune in as they dive into the beliefs that block abundance and how to shift your mindset to create lasting financi...
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Episode 76
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Ep. 75 From Playing Small to Playing Big: Belief, Legacy & Breaking Six-Figure Ceilings w/Anisa Crespo
In this inspiring episode of the Be S.H.E. Podcast, we sit down with Anisa Crespo. Anisa shares her powerful journey of walking away from a six-figure job to pursue a bigger vision — one rooted in self-belief, legacy-building, and service to wo...
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Episode 75
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Ep. 74 Stretching Into Your Next Chapter: The Elastic Method for Midlife Transitions w/ Dr. Rebecca Sutherns
In this powerful episode of The Be S.H.E. Podcast, Heidi sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns. Dr. Sutherns shares her unique Elastic Method, a framework designed to help women stretch into new seasons of life without snapping or “snapping back”...
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Ep.73 From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Live By Design (Not Default) w/ Kate House
In this powerful episode, Heidi sits down with Kate House—host of the Live By Design Podcast and founder of the Live By Design Collective—to unpack how high-achieving women can ditch overwhelm and build a life of intention, confidence, and purp...
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Episode 73
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Ep. 72 Unleashing Your Brand Voice: A Fun and Insightful Conversation w/ Becky Freemal
In this lively episode of the Be She Podcast, host Heidi welcomes Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist turned bestselling author and fractional chief marketing officer, Becky Freemal. With her infectious energy and wealth of know...
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Episode 72
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Ep. 71 Investing with Purpose: Empowering Women to Create Impact and Financial Freedom w/ Tanaha Hairston
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Be S.H.E. Podcast! Today, we're diving into the world of impact investing with our incredible guest, Tanaha Hairston. Tanaha is an expert in aligning financial returns with social good, and she's on ...
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Episode 71
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