Susun S. Weed is a pioneering herbalist and longtime advocate for women’s health. Her six bestselling books and decades of teaching have reached millions, and her work has been featured on NPR, NBC, and in peer-reviewed journals. She began studying herbal medicine in 1965 and focuses on folkloric herbalism, ethnobotany, women’s spirituality, and the role of plants in healing.

Weed has taught at Yale, SUNY, Kripalu, and programs around the world. An initiated member of the Wolf Clan and a Peace Elder, she founded the Wise Woman Center and Ash Tree Publishing. Learn more at susunweed.com.

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Shannon Addison is the creative force behind My Crumby World—a heartfelt space where baking becomes a tool for connection, confidence, and kindness. After stepping away from work to be fully present with her daughter, she launched the brand in 2022 with a mission to help raise kinder girls and, in turn, kinder women. Through stories, activities, and gentle guidance, Shannon shows families how small moments can shape lifelong character.

As a speaker and workshop leader, she shares empowering messages like her signature talk, “What’s Your Superpower?”, inspiring audiences through honesty and resilience. She has appeared on WEAR TV, FOX10 News, and other media outlets as a trusted advocate for empathy-first parenting. Shannon’s work centers on one core belief: kindness first, always.

https://www.femmepreneurpathfinder.com/Tina K. Kailea is an Embodiment Coach, Business Rebel, and Wild Feminine Leader. Drawing from 25+ years in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and her own spiritual journey, she helps women break patterns of overgiving, remember their worth, and step into aligned feminine leadership. Her mission is to ignite each woman’s inner spark, guide her toward a soul-aligned business, and reclaim abundance with ease and grace.

Gina’s path toward wellness began when she discovered she was in renal failure. A kidney transplant nearly thirty years ago became a powerful incentive for her to protect her health, especially by managing stress, so she could honor the gift of her donated kidney. Since then, she has developed extensive knowledge and education in healthy and holistic approaches to reducing stress.https://www.ginamarisa.com/

Serena Laursen is a life coach and yoga teacher. She transformed her life by embracing wellness and self-care, and now helps others do the same. Serena empowers professionals to find balance, set achievable goals, and prioritize their well-being. She worked at Microsoft for 20 years, earning six figures while supporting hundreds of team members and leaders, and secretly struggled with stress and pain. Today, she helps overwhelmed professionals to slow down, connect with their bodies, and cultivate a grounded and expansive home and work life. When she’s not practicing yoga or spending quality time with family, Serena is dedicated to guiding others on their journeys.Serena is gifting a life coaching session to our listeners. Book it here! https://serenalaursen.com/book-consultation

Jen Rigley is an author, motivational speaker and personal transformation expert focused on women’s empowerment and living your best life after 50. Her mission is to inspire and empower women in midlife to create a new story for their life, especially after facing significant challenges and trauma.
Formerly a top sales and marketing executive working with both start-ups and Fortune 500 clients, Jen is the founder of Flourishing Over Fifty, a brand whose powerful message is rooted in overcoming adversity in midlife.
With years of real-life experience encountering and overcoming significant trauma and challenges Jen is sought after to share her story of resilience and triumphing over adversity.
As a well-respected leader in women’s empowerment, Jen inspires thousands of women to overcome challenges, heal and flourish in midlife through her Flourishing Over Fifty community and her Flourish Journey Framework.

Karen Rudolf, a transformational empowerment coach and international best-selling author. She specializes in guiding women to unlock their inner potential and transform their lives through "W" holistic wellness and authentic confidence.
With a mission to support others turn struggles into strengths and live with purpose, she empowers her clients to embrace their unique journey and thrive.

Jodi Thornton Nelson, is a Veteran and current resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She and her husband are both retired and enjoying the challenges and activities that this new stage of life offers. Her father was in the military which resulted in moving many times over the course of her childhood. Making new friends after moving was always hard for her and as a result of that books became Jodi’s best friends and that love of books continues to be a strong influence in Jodi’s life. Jodi has been married for 44 years, is a mother of two and grandmother of five. From a young age Jodi has written poetry and short stories as a means of self-expression.https://www.amazon.com/Olivias-not-so-Boring-Day/dp/1968061061