Her Creative Empire
Her Creative Empire is a voice note for the women who never quite fit in — curious, creative, emotional, ambitious, and allergic to surface-level anything. Hosted by Leah Clancy, a photographer turned business coach and creative founder, this podcast is where art, business, identity, and soul collide.
Each week, Leah shares real, unfiltered solo episodes and interviews with women who’ve built thriving creative businesses — often after a massive life pivot in midlife. From painters and designers to retreat hosts and influencers, these are the stories of women who took the leap, bet on themselves, and did the wild thing, even when it was terrifying.
If you’ve ever felt too much, too intense, or too layered for the world around you… welcome home.
Her Creative Empire
For Women Who Don’t Play Safe: Creativity, Connection & Choosing Freedom with Angie Monson
I couldn’t think of a better way to kick things off than with Angie Monson—creative entrepreneur, global retreat founder, photographer, and all-around soulful badass. Angie turned her passion into a career that lets her travel the world, host transformational retreats in places like Bali, Morocco, Croatia, and Italy, and live life on her own terms.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
• Why female friendships can feel hard—and how to find connection that truly supports you.
• The truth about making money as a creative (hint: it’s not just about talent).
• How personal healing impacts your success, happiness, and business growth.
• Angie’s journey from photographer to global retreat leader—and what it really looks like behind the scenes.
If you’ve ever thought, “Can I really turn my passion into a business?” or “Why does building community as a woman feel so complicated?”—this conversation is for you.
Hit play and let’s start building your creative empire—together.
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The Traveling Sisterhood
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Coming Up Next Week:
It’s just you and me. I’m sharing my personal story—how I went from being a divorced single mom with nothing but a camera and a dream, to building a photography business that supported my family, my creativity, and my freedom. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start, or if doing something artistic can actually pay the bills—don’t miss it.