✨ Episode Description:

In this passionate and deeply personal episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman unpack their “why” behind producing the Be More Conference—a global, twice-yearly online event dedicated to amplifying the voices, leadership, and power of women.

Together, they reflect on:
• The origin story and evolution of the Be More Conference
• How creating spaces for authenticity, visibility, and sisterhood transforms lives
• Why amplification and aligned leadership matter more than ever
• What it means to say “We won’t go back”—and how presence and unity move us forward
• The role of generational patterns, social programming, and personal healing in collective change
• The responsibility and joy of creating a space where every woman belongs

From organizing panels and speaker lineups to holding the emotional labor of community leadership, the trio shares what drives them to keep showing up—even when it’s hard. This is a call to action, a celebration of women’s voices, and a reminder that when women rise together, we rise for good.

💬 Quote to hold on to:
“We create what we didn’t have, so no one else has to go without it again.”

📣 Want to attend or share the Be More Conference? Visit WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com for dates, tickets, and recordings.

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this inspiring episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes welcome Melanie Brummer, the founder of the Upcycled Cloth Collective. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from a self-employed artisan in South Africa to an internationally recognized leader in textile upcycling.

Discover how Melanie turned her mission to reduce textile waste into a thriving global movement, empowering communities to transform discarded fabrics into beautiful, meaningful creations. From launching a viral Facebook community with over 240,000 members to collaborating with Meta on community management best practices, Melanie’s story is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Join us as we discuss:
✨ The environmental crisis of textile waste and its global impact.
✨ How Melanie built an engaged, mission-driven online community.
✨ The power of conscious choices and creative reuse in everyday life.
✨ Lessons in entrepreneurship, pivoting, and following your mission.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community building, or making a difference, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.

Connect with Melanie Brummer & The Upcycled Cloth Collective:
🔗 Facebook Group: Upcycled Cloth Collective
🔗 Website: upcycledclothcollective.com

🌿 Join us in creating a more sustainable future—one upcycled textile at a time!

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes dive into a hot topic that sparks passionate debates: niching down in business. Does finding a niche help you grow, or does it box you in?

Join us as we challenge the traditional business model that insists on hyper-focus and explore how being multi-passionate can be a strength rather than a limitation. Holly shares her visceral reaction to the word niche, Lynn unpacks the long-standing programming behind it, and Brooke explains how true alignment—not rigid categories—drives success.

We discuss:
✨ Why niching down can feel suffocating for multi-passionate entrepreneurs
✨ The balance between clarity in messaging and embracing all parts of yourself
✨ How the business world is shifting from a masculine-driven model to one that embraces flow, authenticity, and allowing
✨ The power of finding the thread that connects all your passions

If you've ever felt pressure to "pick a lane" in your business but struggle to narrow yourself down, this episode is for you! Tune in and discover how you can show up fully as YOU without losing clarity or impact.

🎧 Listen now and join the conver

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman