Her First: Reinventing What it Means to be a High-Achieving Woman
The Her First Podcast, hosted by Michelle Pualani & Joanna Newton is all about helping women reinvent what it means to be a high-achiever. We highlight women of impact and discuss the struggles they face as business owners and high-profile individuals.
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Episodes
93 episodes
Sue Richey & Building a Local Brand That Scales Online with Courses
We sit down with Sue Richey to dive into how she built a thriving local property management brand, scaled her business through smart marketing, and expanded her reach nationally with digital education.Learn More About Sue:...
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Sara Blakely & Failing Your Way to a Billion-Dollar Brand
We’re talking about what it really takes to succeed — and why failure is part of the process.Sara Blakely went from selling fax machines to building Spanx into a billion-dollar brand. Her story is a reminder that rejection and missteps ...
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Overcoming Ageism & Perfectionism in Business: Lessons from Netflix Shows ‘Younger’ & ‘Running Point’
We’re tackling the unspoken rules women face—straight from the storylines of Younger and Running Point on Netflix. Michelle and Joanna dive into the double standards around age, credibility, and perfectionism that hold women to impossible stand...
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Reese Witherspoon & The Perfect Book Club Funnel
🔥 How Reese Witherspoon went from Hollywood A-lister to powerhouse entrepreneur—rewriting the script for women in media & business.Time Stamps:01:10 Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Women03:01 The Impact of Medi...
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Zaria Parvez & How Duolingo’s Viral Strategy Redefined Branding
We’re breaking down how Duolingo went from a language app to a social media powerhouse—all thanks to some seriously unhinged (and genius) marketing. Dig into the bold, chaotic, and wildly effective strategy that turned Duo the Owl into an inter...
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How Successful Women Plan Their Weeks for Maximum Productivity
This week on Her First, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we actually manage our time as business owners, because let’s be real—if your schedule is running you, you’re already losing. We’re breaking down our exact weekly planning process, d...
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Personal Branding & Gallup CliftonStrengths: Play to Your Talents in Business with Sara Harvey
We’re diving into the magic of CliftonStrengths with none other than Sara Harvey—a Gallup-certified strengths coach and team trainer. We’re breaking down how this tool helps you identify your natural talents, boost productivity, and actually en...
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Beyoncé & Crafting Ownership Over Your Assets
We’re talking all things Beyoncé—because who does branding better? We break down how Queen Bey went from a Houston girl with big dreams to a global icon running her own empire. We’re diving into the genius behind her brand: owning her intellect...
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Avoiding Burnout: Essential Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Sue McLachlan
In this episode of the Her First Podcast, Joanna is joined by Sue McLoughlin, a Kajabi expert and digital nomad, to discuss the pressing issue of burnout among entrepreneurs. Sue shares her personal experiences with burnout, the importance of s...
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Leila Hormozi & Building a Personal Brand Around a $200M Empire
On this episode of Her First, we’re getting into the powerhouse that is Leila Hormozi. If you don’t know her, she’s the co-founder of Acquisition.com and, alongside her husband Alex Hormozi, has built multiple businesses into absolute beasts. W...
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Personal Brand Building Part Two & Actionable Steps to Influence
On this week's Her First, we're talking personal branding – the real deal. We're breaking down how to actually build and grow your brand, not just exist online. Think auditing your current vibe, creating a visual identity that pops,...
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Personal Brand Building Part One & How to Create a Foundation of Trust
Personal branding isn’t just for influencers—it’s the key to building trust, growing an audience, and making money online. In this episode of Her First, we break down the three must-have pillars of a powerful personal brand: knowing your core v...
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The AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) & Personal Branding with Integrity for Influence or Impact
In this episode of Her First, we’re diving into the powerhouse that is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—aka AOC. We break down how she went from bartending to becoming one of the most influential politicians of our time, all while keeping it real. From...
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Sabrina Carpenter & Her Bombshell Branding for a Glow-Up to Stardom
In this episode of Her First Podcast, we dive into Sabrina Carpenter's incredible career and the evolution of her personal brand. From her Disney Channel beginnings to becoming a global sensation, Sabrina’s journey is full of lessons for anyone...
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Mel Robbins & The Let Them Theory
We’re diving into Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them’ Theory from her latest book and breaking down how high-achieving women can use it to tackle personal and professional challenges. We’ll chat about Mel’s inspiring journey from burnout to becoming a powe...
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The TikTok Ban & Why Owning Your Audience Matters
We’re tackling the buzz about a possible TikTok ban in 2025 and what it means for all of us—small business owners and creators who’ve built so much on the platform. We’ll break down the national security talk behind the ban (in plain English, d...
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Alessia Lupoboni & Creating a Multi-Six Figure Business on YouTube
Welcome Alessia Lupoboni: Co-Founder Lazy Dancer Tips & Profitable Talents, Former Professional Ballet Dancer, YouTuber & Online Business ConsultantIn this episode, we chat with Alessia Lupoboni, pro ballerina turned c...
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Goal Setting for 2025 & Visualization with Actionable Steps
The best approach for goal-setting in 2025—without making it feel like another boring chore. We’re building on last episode’s reflections (so if you skipped it, go back and do your homework) and get real about visualizing our future selves. Cra...
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Year End Reflection & Reviewing Your Milestones
We’re taking a look at 2024 and reflecting on all the ups, downs, and “what was that?!” moments of the year. We chat about why reflection is the key for growth. From celebrating wins to learning from challenges, we’ll help you create a timeline...
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Ariana Grande & Manifesting Your Dream Role
We’re diving into Ariana Grande’s rollercoaster of a career—because let’s be real, being a child star, pop icon, and now Glinda in Wicked is no small feat. We talk about everything from her rise to fame and surviving the chaos of the music indu...
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Jessica Noon & Why It Sucks to Work with Founders
Ever had some issues working with founders—those idea-generating machines who keep you on your toes. Together with Jessica Noon, we explore the ups and downs of managing opportunity costs, staying aligned with company values, and balancing pers...
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Project 2025 & How Changes in Administration Affect Your Business
We’re diving into Project 2025—a roadmap laid out by a conservative political organization—and unpacking what it could mean for business owners like us. From reproductive rights and healthcare to education and labor laws, we explore the ripple ...
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Tori Dunlap & The Importance of Financial Literacy for Women
We’re diving into the all-important topic of financial literacy for women and why it’s time to shift our mindsets around money to use it as a tool for empowerment. Drawing inspiration from Tori Dunlap and her push for financial education, we ex...
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Barbara Clarke Ruiz & Working with Industry Giants
We’re excited to welcome Barbara Clarke Ruiz, CEO of BC Swirl Incorporated, to the podcast! Barbara takes us through her amazing career in the global activewear world, where she’s worked with giants like Adidas, Nike, and Eleven by Venus Willia...
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Personal Power Part Two: Long Term Growth Strategies
We dive deeper into the concept of personal power and how to sustain it over time. Building on a previous episode that covered the basics of reclaiming personal power, today's discussion focuses on the continuous process of maintaining alignmen...
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