When male colleagues dismissed Amanda DuBois as a doctor’s wife dabbling at the law, she decided to build something they never imagined. Thirty years later she leads one of Washington’s longest standing women owned law firms, founded a statewide justice movement, and writes award winning legal thrillers that expose the truth about women in prison. Her story is a reminder that courage and vision can change everything.

Ashley King, founder of BLOOM Virtual.co, shares how she turned perfectionism into purpose and built a creative agency that helps women entrepreneurs grow with confidence and clarity. From her roots in luxury fashion to leading a thriving branding studio, Ashley’s story is about letting go, trusting others, and building brands that truly convert. Learn her three-step framework: Visualize, Audit, Act, to evolve your business, align your brand with your future self, and take the brave steps that lead to lasting growth.

When Sarah Noel Block talks about being a “f***ing badass,” she means it. After years of freelancing, scaling too fast, burning down systems that no longer fit, and rebuilding smarter each time, she has learned that confidence is not a personality trait. It is a business strategy.

In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Sarah shares how she built Tiny Marketing, a company designed for sustainable growth and sanity. She explains how to test new offers before investing, use Gateway Offers to turn leads into long-term clients, and protect your time with firm boundaries.

Her story is a powerful reminder that success is not about doing more. It is about doing what works, trusting yourself enough to walk away from what does not, and building a business that serves your life.

When corporate strategist turned nonprofit advisor Sherry Quam Taylor tripled her organization’s revenue during a recession, she realized that most nonprofits fail not because of mission, but because of business infrastructure. Today, she helps CEOs build scalable, revenue-strong organizations that fund real impact. In this episode, Sherry talks with Aggie and Cristy about investing in yourself, raising future CEOs, saying no with confidence, and why nonprofits should run like businesses.

Jenn Harris has reinvented herself more times than most people change careers. From aspiring golf pro to entrepreneur to CEO, her journey has been driven by curiosity, courage, and a relentless desire to solve problems. In this Badass Women in Business feature, Jenn shares how she built confidence through golf, created spaces for women to connect, and learned to lead through uncertainty, pregnancy, and company transformation. Her story is about resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on her own terms.

Dr. Angela Zeng’s journey from pathology labs to founding Karviva is a story of resilience, vision, and cultural pride. Rooted in her belief that food is better medicine, she built her own factory when no co-packer would take on her unique formulations and has since led her St. Louis–based wellness brand to national recognition. Recently featured in Bon Appétit, Karviva is gaining attention for its balance of science and ancient wisdom, offering restorative beverages that challenge the extremes of today’s wellness industry. Angela’s story is a reminder that staying true to your values can create impact far beyond profit.

At just 27 years old, Julie Smolyansky became the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded company when she took over Lifeway Foods after her father’s sudden passing. Two decades later, she has grown the company into a $185M global brand while bringing kefir and gut health into the American mainstream. In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Julie shares her journey from Soviet refugee to resilient leader, how wellness and mindfulness fuel her success, and why innovation and self-care are non-negotiables in business and life.

In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Jackie Keller, Founding Director of NutriFit LLC and a health and wellness expert, shares her inspiring journey of blending passion and purpose into a 37-year-long entrepreneurial career. Motivated by personal loss, Jackie has dedicated her life to helping others achieve better health and longevity through nutrition, wellness coaching, and sustainable practices. From running multiple businesses with her husband to emphasizing customer care and evolving her business model, Jackie offers invaluable insights into building a purpose-driven company while fostering genuine connections.

Imagine a space where women can shed societal expectations, embrace their unique journeys, and rediscover their inner strength. That’s the heartbeat of Modern Prairie, a brand redefining what it means to thrive in life’s “middle essence.” Co-founders Melissa Gilbert and Nicole Haase joined us for one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve ever had on the Badass Women in Business Podcast.