Have you ever felt like you were just a supporting character in your own life story? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes life story coach and author Carrie KC West, who reveals how rewriting our personal narrative can transform deep-rooted trauma into purpose, power, and peace. Carrie shares her journey from a rocky start in childhood to rising in the corporate world and ultimately finding freedom and fulfillment through storytelling.

If you’re stuck in an old story or ready to leave a life that no longer fits, Carrie’s wisdom will light the path forward.

What You Will Learn:

How childhood trauma and family dynamics shape our internal narratives.

The healing impact of storytelling on personal growth and leadership.

Why identifying with your own protagonist energy changes everything.

How to recognize old stories and reframe limiting beliefs.

Practical ways to ground yourself in the present when triggered.

How to determine what “your table” looks like and claim your seat.

Why burnout often stems from unaligned life roles and outdated expectations.

How to exit corporate life with clarity, courage, and a plan.

Why external success doesn’t equal internal happiness.

The role forgiveness plays in reclaiming your authentic power.

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What if the very technology that pushed you out of your job became the vehicle for your success? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Tracy Beavers, a seasoned business and sales coach, who turned corporate downsizing into divine redirection. Tracy reveals how her career journey, from climbing roofs as an insurance adjuster to launching a top-ranked podcast, taught her to trust her gut, listen to divine nudges, and finally bet on herself.

With raw honesty and a whole lot of grit, Tracy shares how she went from being laid off and divorced to building a six-figure coaching business that empowers other women to show up online, get visible, and make sales with authenticity. Whether you're still in corporate or already forging your own path, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, strategy, and spirit.

What You Will Learn:

How early childhood experiences can reveal natural strengths in sales and entrepreneurship.

Why witnessing a parent struggle in business can shape future career decisions.

How unexpected life changes like layoffs and divorce can lead to powerful reinvention.

What it means to recognize coaching as a calling before officially stepping into the role.

Why building a business alongside a full-time job can be a smart transition strategy.

How to cut expenses and plan financially to safely leave corporate life.

Which financial milestones and mindset shifts signal it's time to go all-in on a business.

Tips for involving family in building a business in meaningful and practical ways.

The importance of running your own race instead of comparing your success to others.

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Have you ever felt a quiet pull inside, a persistent tug toward something bigger than yourself? Something that keeps showing up, even when you try to take the “safe” path? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Alaina Baker, Executive Director of Uplift Malawi, to explore what happens when you finally answer that calling. From a Midwest childhood to leading a global nonprofit, Alaina shares how a career in corporate marketing couldn’t silence the voice inside telling her to make a deeper impact. What began as a side passion became her life’s mission, empowering children in Malawi through sustainable education, community development, and health access.

Alaina doesn't just talk about building schools, she reveals how Uplift Malawi creates entire ecosystems of support that meet students’ basic needs and set them up for long-term success. You’ll hear how they overcame corrupt contractors, how they use data to track impact, and how they’re tackling the HIV/AIDS epidemic with education and dignity.

This episode is more than inspiring, it’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever wondered if following their heart could change the world.

What You Will Learn:

The importance of building sustainable, community-rooted education models in places like Malawi.

How Uplift Malawi supports both students and teachers with housing, nutrition, and mental well-being.

What a 100% donation model is and how it builds trust with supporters.

How life skills programs like sewing, agriculture, and sanitation education help break the cycle of poverty.

Why menstrual education and gender-specific support are vital to keeping girls in school.

How access to clean water and solar energy transforms a school into a thriving community hub.

The ripple effect of educating one child and how it impacts entire families and villages.

What makes Malawi unique as a peaceful but underserved nation in need of educational support.

Why it takes long-term commitment, not quick fixes, to create global educational equity.

How to align your career with your deeper purpose by listening to your inner call for impact.

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What happens when you realize you've climbed to the top of the wrong mountain? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Luisa Molano, executive coach and global community founder, to unpack the journey from burnout to alignment. Luisa shares what it was like to rise through the ranks of Fortune 500 companies only to find herself emotionally exhausted, misaligned and handed a seven-page performance improvement plan (PIP) after years of over-delivering.

This conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt the Sunday Scaries, every leader who’s questioned the cost of her ambition, and every visionary who’s ready to build success that feels good on the inside too.

What You Will Learn:

How childhood experiences and cultural expectations shape beliefs about success and worth.

The long-term impact of growing up in a high pressure, achievement focused environment.

How traditional corporate success can create burnout, even when everything looks great on paper.

What the “Sunday Scaries” really reveal about career misalignment.

How constantly saying yes and overperforming leads to emotional exhaustion and resentment.

The reality of receiving a performance improvement plan after years of dedication and what it means emotionally.

Why giving yourself permission to fully feel your emotions is a powerful step toward healing and clarity.

What it looks like to leave a corporate career with intention, dignity, and a strategy for transition.

How to build a business that blends ambition with rest and strategy with sustainability.

What it means to grow revenue without sacrificing personal wellbeing or burning out.

How redefining success around energy, values, and joy can lead to breakthrough results in life and business.

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What if your body held the key to the confidence, clarity, and creative power you've been chasing in your mind? In a culture that rewards logic, productivity, and stillness, so many women have been shamed into silence, not just verbally, but physically. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Amy Schadt, certified life coach and embodiment expert, to explore what it means to reclaim movement. Amy shares her journey from being a shy, voiceless child to a dynamic force for healing through her Radical Embodiment Method. From her early years as a dancer to the profound loss of her fiancé and the grief that followed, Amy opens up about how embodiment has been both her refuge and revolution.

Whether you're a creative aching for space to breathe, a woman recovering from trauma, or a leader craving more alignment in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is your map. Because when you come back to your body, you come back to your power.

What You Will Learn:

Movement can be a powerful and valid form of communication, especially for those who struggle to express themselves verbally.

Early childhood movement, like dance or physical play, is a natural way of processing emotion.

Embodiment is not just a trendy concept, it’s a deeply personal journey of reclaiming presence, sensation, and self-expression.

Personal loss, such as the death of a loved one, can become a catalyst for transformation and rebirth through embodied healing.

Entrepreneurship can be an empowering path for creatives who want to earn income in alignment with their values and passions.

Many creatives struggle with subconscious beliefs that money is harmful or will rob them of authenticity.

Embodied practices can help entrepreneurs navigate fear, burnout, and identity shifts as they step into leadership.

Physical movement can support emotional regulation and self-soothing.

Healing the body-mind disconnect can unlock access to deeper self-awareness, personal power, and creative flow.

Shame around moving “too much” or “being too much” is often rooted in outdated expectations and can be released through embodiment work.

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How many times have you convinced yourself you were healing—reading the books, attending the workshops, repeating affirmations—only to find yourself stuck in the same cycles? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Anat Peri, inner child expert. Anat dismantles the illusion of surface-level self-development and invites us into a deeper, more embodied path to transformation.

Anat’s story is a masterclass in surrender, resilience, and leadership. She pulls back the curtain on why mindset alone isn’t enough and how emotional resiliency is the true foundation of freedom.

If you’ve ever felt like you're “doing the work” but not actually changing, this episode might just be the wake-up call you need.

What You Will Learn:

How growing up with a “just think positive” mindset can unintentionally lead to emotional suppression and anxiety.

Even a seemingly trauma-free childhood can create hidden wounds that shape adult behavior and relationships.

The impact of emotionally unavailable parenting on future romantic patterns and the development of codependency.

How traditional healing methods like mindset work and NLP often fall short without addressing the body and nervous system.

What it means to live in your head versus being fully embodied.

The difference between awareness and actual healing.

What it’s like to rebuild your life guided by intuition instead of external validation or cultural expectations.

How working at the Chopra Center supported Anat’s reconnection with herself through meditation and holistic practices.

Why transformation can feel like walking through fire and why it’s worth every uncomfortable step.

The origin story of Training Camp for the Soul and how Anat turned her healing into a powerful business.

Emotional resilience and nervous system capacity are important in being an effective coach or healer.

How Anat’s Mastery Certification Program equips coaches with more than tools.

Why you can’t just coach from your own healing story and what makes a sustainable coaching method.

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Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go with Betsy Pepine - Ep.322

What if the very life upheaval you feared most was actually the launchpad to your greatest success? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Betsy Pepine, bestselling author and real estate mogul. Betsy. shares her deeply personal journey from unexpected divorce and job loss to building one of Florida’s fastest-growing private companies. But this isn’t just a story about bouncing back it's about breaking the boxes society builds for us, both personally and professionally.

Through candid storytelling, Betsy reveals how she transformed heartbreak and uncertainty into visionary leadership, created a culture of purpose in her business, and built a multimillion-dollar empire while staying grounded in values like generosity, family, and personal growth.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to start over and come out stronger, this conversation will expand your thinking and touch your soul.

What You Will Learn:

How to turn life disruptions into opportunity.

The truth about becoming a leader later in life.

How to build a business with vision and values.

Why coaching and self-reflection are essential for growth.

What it really means to “Break the Box”.

The power of giving back through business.

How to create a workplace where people want to stay.

The role of gender in leadership and how to challenge it.

Financial empowerment tools for women and vulnerable communities.

Why success without joy isn’t enough.

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Could your deepest challenges hold the key to unlocking your ultimate purpose and securing the recognition you deserve? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Dana Cox, who has been bringing pieces together and providing level-headed, calm solutions her entire life. Imagine transforming unexpected career shifts into powerful springboards, leveraging decades of hard-won experience not just for personal growth, but to command your true market value and help others rise.

This isn't just about overcoming obstacles; it's about redefining success on your terms, understanding the profound importance of self-investment, and recognizing that the power you need to achieve your vision is already within you.

Prepare to be inspired by a journey from global executive to empowering coach, revealing that the best bet you can ever make is boldly choosing to invest in and champion yourself, leading to returns far richer than just financial gain.

What You Will Learn:

How an unexpected corporate exit can serve as a catalyst for pursuing a long-held aspiration.

The importance of identifying and stepping into the parts of your corporate work you loved most.

Encouragement for those facing unexpected career changes.

Why betting on yourself is considered the best investment.

If you expect others to invest in you, you must be willing to invest in yourself first.

Understanding that entrepreneurs are also susceptible to burnout and how recognizing the signs early can help prevent a full tailspin.

Why financial literacy is critically important to understand your financial situation, manage resources, and make informed decisions for entrepreneurial success.

Dana's focus on women's empowerment and working with organizations to create thriving cultures.

Validation that women are often underpaid in the marketplace and tend to undercharge as entrepreneurs.

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