The Power of Innovation and Intuition: How Virginia Klausmeier is Reshaping the Clean Energy Industry
Virginia Klausmeier, CEO and Founder of Sylvatex, is on a mission to revolutionize high-tech manufacturing and clean energy. With a background in chemistry and engineering, she’s driving sustainable solutions for battery materials while advocating for more women in leadership roles in STEM. In this episode, Virginia shares her journey from being underestimated to sitting at the table with the world’s top decision-makers, navigating the challenges of scaling a climate tech company, and why she believes the future of innovation depends on tapping into both strategy and intuition.
The Power of Intuition: Why Business Leaders Need to Trust Themselves More
Can intuition and corporate strategy work together? Serin Silva has spent her career proving that they can. With a background in Fortune 500 leadership, digital innovation, and high-stakes advertising, Serin built a name for herself launching multi-million-dollar brands and solving complex business problems. But it wasn’t until she fully embraced her intuitive abilities that she realized the missing piece of true success—trusting herself.
How Allison Herman is Building a Thriving Apparel Brand—Without Quitting Her Full-Time Job
Entrepreneurship often comes with a familiar narrative: take the leap, quit your job, and go all in. But for Allison Herman, owner of Dragonwing, that version of success never felt quite right. Instead, she chose a different path—one where she kept her high-level corporate role while building her own fast-growing activewear brand from the ground up.
Now, as she scales Dragonwing into a powerful force in the girls' activewear market, Herman is proving that entrepreneurship isn’t an all-or-nothing game—it’s about strategy, time management, and smart decision-making.
And she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
The Power of Community, Connection & Collaboration: A Blueprint for Sustainable Success with Rochel Marie Lawson
As the first woman to own a minority-run telecom installation company in the U.S., Rochel knows what it means to break barriers and create her own opportunities. But she didn’t stop there. She’s also the founder of Blissful Living 4 U, where she helps women integrate health, wealth, and wisdom to build lives they love. Rochel is proof that you don’t have to choose between professional success and personal well-being—you can have both.
Transforming the Future of Animal Welfare: Cheryl Leahy’s Fight Against Factory Farming
Cheryl Leahy is no stranger to tough battles. As the Executive Director of Animal Outlook, she’s dedicated her career to shining a light on the dark corners of factory farming, advocating for animals, and driving systemic change. With her leadership, Animal Outlook is redefining how we approach food systems, animal advocacy, and our collective impact on the planet.
Building Wealth with Purpose: Denise Sarkor’s Blueprint for Financial Freedom and Legacy
In the latest episode of Badass Women in Business, we had the privilege of sitting down with Denise to explore her journey from fleeing civil war in Liberia to becoming a financial powerhouse in the U.S. Her story is a testament to resilience, vision, and the transformative power of intentional financial planning. If you’re a woman entrepreneur, leader, or professional ready to redefine wealth, this blog is packed with insights you can apply today.
Breaking Down Barriers: Amber Gaige’s Marketing Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing and author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook, joins us to share her entrepreneurial journey, marketing expertise, and insights on balancing work and family. From scaling a lead-generation company to building a second business centered on intentionality, Amber’s story is a testament to grit, faith, and the power of systems. Learn about her Four C’s of Marketing framework, the importance of servant leadership, and how to create a marketing strategy that aligns with your business goals.
Designing Your Life with Kimmy Powell: From IT to Luxury Spas
What if you could redesign your life—live somewhere new, pivot to a completely different career, and finally align your work with your passions? For Kimmy K. Powell, that wasn’t just a dream; it was a choice she made at 45 years old. Today, Kimmy is the owner of four Woodhouse Spas across three states, a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, and the author of Passion and Purpose Project. Her story is a testament to grit, reinvention, and the belief that it’s never too late to create the life you want.
Heather Lee: Empowering Women Through Psychedelic-Assisted Healing and Retreats
Heather Lee is redefining what it means to heal and grow as a woman in midlife. Her retreats are not just about psilocybin—they’re about creating space to reclaim wisdom, release the weight of the past, and step into a new chapter of life with intention and joy.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Heather’s work and why women from all walks of life are finding transformative healing through her retreats.