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I sit down with debut author Isabel Bolt—a woman whose life has been anything but predictable. From raising a family and navigating a decades-long career, to surviving breast cancer (twice), divorce, and the wild world of online dating in her 60s—Isabel shares the raw, hilarious, and deeply moving lessons behind her first book.

We talk about the pressure of expectations, the beauty in life’s detours, and how storytelling can become a powerful act of healing. Isabel’s honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom remind us that the real magic often happens in the mess—and that it’s never too late to find your voice, your story, and your power.

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I sit down with Rob Ripp, founder of Fintelligent and author of the game-changing book Finance for Founders. Rob pulls back the curtain on what great finance really looks like for growth-stage businesses—and how you can build a financial function that fuels scale, not stress.

Rob Ripp knows what it means to build from scratch. As the founder of Fintelligent, he helps founders transform financial confusion into control. With roots in corporate giants like Colgate-Palmolive and Lehman Brothers, Rob’s true passion lies in helping entrepreneurs grow with confidence. He’s worked alongside hundreds of founders, guiding them from chaos to clarity—and now he’s packaged that wisdom into a must-read guide. If you’re a founder running a business between $2M–$10M in revenue and the financial side still feels like a black box, this conversation—and Rob’s book—is your roadmap to clarity.

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I sit down with Chad Witmeyer, author of Confessions of a Wondering Generality, to explore his powerful journey of redemption, forgiveness, and discovering God’s love. After years of chasing worldly success and living up to others’ expectations, Chad’s world came crashing down. Stripped of everything, he reached out to God—and found that He had been there all along, just waiting for him to ask. Chad shares how his life experiences, from military service to executive leadership to faith-driven service, have shaped his perspective on purpose and the abundant life available to all of us. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of your path, this conversation will show you—it’s never too late to find your true calling.

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We sit down with Kevin Waugaman, founder of Momentors, LLC, to dive into his book on personal growth and overcoming obstacles. Kevin shares insights from his journey—rising from a busboy to CEO and now entrepreneur—while navigating struggles with excess, self-limiting behaviors, and finding true purpose. His book is designed as a practical, easy-to-digest guide for those seeking personal and professional growth, filled with actionable steps to help you maximize your potential. Whether you're just starting out or need a mindset shift, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you level up.

James D. Wilton, a world-renowned expert in SaaS pricing, is passionate about helping innovative companies unlock their true potential through strategic pricing and monetization.

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With over 12 years of experience in pricing strategy, James Wilton offers unparalleled expertise in helping startups and fast-growing companies maximize their value. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Monevate, a premier consulting firm for XaaS and tech companies, James has transformed the way businesses approach pricing.

Drawing on his leadership roles at McKinsey & Company and RELX, James explores the intersection of strategy and innovation, providing actionable insights for SaaS and tech leaders. From demystifying the complexities of pricing to sharing practical strategies for capturing value, James reveals how thoughtful pricing can shape the trajectory of a business.

Whether you're a founder, product leader, or scaling a tech company, this episode is packed with tools and frameworks to master the art and science of SaaS pricing.

Jennifer, a designer and entrepreneur, is passionate about creating personalized, functional, and beautiful designs that inspire others to reclaim their spaces. Courtney, a therapist and coach, has spent nearly two decades helping individuals and families grow personally and professionally.

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With over 20 years of combined experience in design and mental health, Jennifer Harris and Courtney Huckabay offer a unique approach to understanding the relationship between people and their spaces.

Together, they explore how mindset and psychology influence our connection to material possessions, offering practical strategies to transform spaces into reflections of balance and purpose.

With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in both public and private sector environments, Kirk McCarley has a solid reputation for fostering individual growth and development beyond client expectations.

As an executive and career coach, he focuses on desired customer outcomes, predicated upon the premise that the individual possesses the ingredients for success. Kirk's passion as a coach is to guide clients toward celebrating self-confidence and reaching their full God-given potential.

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Learn about Kirk's life through his professional and personal career as he dives into his book "Thoughts for My Kids... and Other People's Kids" a collection of essays and vignettes compiled over the past seven years, chronicling the launch of his career as an executive and life coach. The insights within are drawn from both his professional experiences and personal growth journey, encompassing not only his career but also his educational development and the stories that have shaped his maturation.

Kathy is the Principal and Owner of Talent Principles LLC. She is an organizational development consultant and executive coach, helping clients improve organizational performance by providing development solutions at the individual, team, and organizational levels. She provides strategic guidance, driving positive change through people and processes to improve performance.

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Must moms choose between being a "good mom" and achieving the goals they want for themselves? How do you cut through all the chaos, identify what is important, and learn to let go of things that aren't serving you well?

Kathy empowers women, particularly moms, through her work and her book Moms Eat First. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences, Kathy emphasizes the importance of agency for women as they navigate the delicate balance between personal and professional life. Central to her message are the "Five R's," a framework designed to guide readers in creating positive, lasting change. Through her work, Kathy not only supports organizational leadership but also focuses on the retention of women in the workforce. Her practical advice helps moms manage the complexities of motherhood while pursuing their careers with confidence and purpose.

In this episode of The Power of Authority Spotlight, Michelle Prince welcomes Kathy Sullivan, Principal and Owner of Talen Principles LLC, to discuss the importance of agency for moms as they navigate the delicate balance between personal and professional life through her book "Moms Eat First".