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But First...Champagne

But First...Champagne

By: Vesta Rachael Gauntlett
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Welcome to But First, Champagne, the podcast where inspiring women from around the world share their stories of turning dreams into reality. Hosted by Vesta Rachael Gauntlett, each episode features candid, heartfelt interviews with women who have achieved incredible accomplishments in their lives and careers. From dreamers to doers, these extraordinary guests open up about the journeys that shaped them—the challenges they faced, the bold decisions they made, and the hard work it took to succeed. Together, we toast their victories and celebrate the power of resilience, determination, and ambition. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to pursue your own dreams or simply love hearing stories of women making their mark, But First, Champagne will leave you feeling uplifted, motivated, and ready to take the next step toward your goals. Raise a glass, and let’s celebrate the dreamers, the doers, and the fearless women who inspire us all. Cheers! Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Outside the Corporate Box with Parisa Padidar
    Aug 15 2025

    Today I have the honor to be joined by someone who inspired me the momment we met, Parisa Padidar. The Owner of Standout Boutique. A place that creates handmade jewelry to make everyone feel like who they are.

    I could not be more excited to share this episode with you today. For a quick intro here is a little bit about Parisa.

    I’m the founder and maker behind a handmade jewelry brand based in Vancouver. I’ve always been drawn to the idea of creating meaningful pieces that help people express who they are. I started designing jewelry as a way to blend creativity with connection—every piece I make carries a story, a feeling, or a small piece of nature that inspires me. I do what I do because I genuinely believe that jewelry can be more than just an accessory—it can be a reminder of a moment, a mood, or a part of yourself you want to celebrate.

    To learn more about Parisa CLICK HERE

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    16 mins
  • The Real Truth with Peggy Paullin-Neal
    Aug 1 2025

    Today we are joined by a lovely lovely friend of ours Peggy Paullin-Neal who joins us today to talk about the REAL stuff that we all need to talk about.

    About Peggy- I am Margaret Christine Paullin Neal, or Peggy Neal. I still use the name Paullin due to professional association with that name. I am a consummate professional who has had many titles and positions that all contributed to what I do now and why I do what I do. For those who are new to meeting me, I am a Realtor in both WA and ID, I also am a licensed Representative with Primerica Financial Services. After being a trailing spouse of my first husband and his airline career, and living in eight different western states, I decided to sell real estate in WA state where we were living, so that I could have a career that would allow me to live in the community we moved to (Spokane) and be close to my children and my soon to arrive grandchild! I soon added ID to the states I was licensed in so that I could help friends with real estate purchases in this lovely state. In 2020, a new granddaughter came on the scene and that made it even more exciting to be close to family. In 2022, after my divorce, I decided to follow a dream to move to Idaho. I have always been in love with the Coeur d’Alene area. It’s just so beautiful. After relocating and going through time to focus on healing and the death of my 40-year marriage, I decided in 2023 to begin dating again. My goal in dating was to find true love. I was seeking that relationship that would be reciprocal and fulfilling. To find someone who would see me for who I am and love me. This required me to be my authentic self. My passion is to encourage women to unlock their passion by exploring what makes them excited about getting up in the morning and fuels them throughout life’s ups and downs. I am also passionate about every person living in who they are meant to be and moving forward in their goals and dreams. I find myself sharing my passion with others through engaging with people when I meet them and determining how we can work, live, or play together.

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    For more information about Peggy :All About Peggy

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    36 mins
  • Creating what works for you with Maini Homer
    Jul 25 2025

    Today we are joined by Maini Homer who helps others succeed in business.

    A little bit about her- I’m Maini Homer, a seasoned entrepreneur with 27 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming businesses. I do what I do because I’m passionate about helping others succeed. After overcoming my own setbacks, I found that the real joy comes from helping others avoid the same pitfalls and creating businesses that work for them. I believe in using my knowledge to make life easier for entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them scale with smart strategies.

    To watch the podcast episode Click Here!

    For more information about Maini :All About Maini

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    34 mins
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