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Woman of Influence

Woman of Influence

By: Julie Solomon
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Woman of Influence (formally The Influencer Podcast) is a sanctuary for established entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators who are brilliant at what they do—but whose message no longer matches the caliber of their work. Hosted by Julie Solomon—brand strategist, speaker, and best-selling author of Get What You Want—this top-ranked show has aired weekly since 2017, with over 500 episodes and 15 million downloads to date. It’s trusted by high-level women ready to evolve beyond the noise and step into a sharper, more sovereign era of visibility and sales. Each episode offers strategic insight and soul-level resonance to help you: Refine your messaging to attract premium buyers effortlessly Reclaim your visibility with clarity and authority Build sustainable leadership that converts—without performative urgency If your brand is polished but your message feels diluted... If your content connects but doesn’t consistently convert... If you’re scaling, but it still feels manual... You're in the right place. This is where leaders come to realign their presence, elevate their positioning, and scale their legacy—without losing themselves in the process. Subscribe now to join the next era of magnetic, masterful leadership.© EmpowerYou, Inc. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • The Messy, Beautiful Middle: Embracing Your Next Chapter
    Oct 29 2025
    In this episode, I sit down with one of my dearest friends, Alyshia Ochse—an actress, writer, and host of That One Audition—for a deeply honest conversation about creativity, evolution, and what it means to live fully expressed. Alyshia and I go way back, and this conversation feels like sitting down with a sister to unpack the beautiful, messy process of growth. We talk about the “itchy” seasons that come before transformation, how success evolves with age and awareness, and the power of embracing stillness instead of forcing clarity. Alyshia shares how she’s learning to define success on her own terms, welcome the valleys with grace, and release patterns of people-pleasing to make room for deeper, more authentic relationships. Together, we explore what it means to lead with self-trust, accept change, and allow yourself to be fully seen—both in life and art. This episode is an invitation to embrace your next chapter with courage, curiosity, and compassion. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! KEY POINTS: 00:49 A Heartfelt Reunion 01:56 Reflecting on Growth and Evolution 04:27 Navigating Creative Itch and Boredom 09:56 Defining Success and Embracing Valleys 20:48 The Power of Vulnerability in Creativity 25:11 Embracing Emotional Awareness 25:54 Practicing Delayed Responses 26:23 Learning Self-Care and Boundaries 28:08 Navigating Grief and Loss 34:11 The Role of Parental Relationships 39:19 Recovery and Self-Validation 45:09 Redefining Friendships and Influence 51:08 Conclusion and Gratitude QUOTABLES: “ I've had conversations with other women about this idea of like when you grow and evolve it's, a little bit of spiritual sandpaper if you will. And, and when you kind of catch yourself trying to sand the edges of your decision making process, your soul, what you're okay with, what you're not okay with, to kind of fit something that no longer fits, then how do you give yourself the permission to accept that? Because a lot of people want to avoid that because it is grief. It is loss. It is you coming to terms and being honest with the fact that, oh, maybe I'm not supposed to be in a relationship with this person anymore. Maybe I'm not supposed to be friends with this person anymore. Maybe I'm not supposed to work with this person anymore.” - Julie Solomon “  There's a deepening to my relationships, not only with my work, but with people, places and things, is just really learning how to show more of myself. It's really ironic to be in this profession where I'm seen, but I was hiding from being seen for so long, and I feel like I'm just starting to awaken.” - Alyshia Ochse GUEST RESOURCES: IG: @alyshiaochse website: www.alyshiaochse.com business: www.thebridgeforactors.com RESOURCES: 💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1 Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen. Inside The Growth Collective, you get: Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells. A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue And you can try it today—for just $1. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [START FEELING THE DIFFERENCE] Experience the softness and support of Fits Everybody. Shop now! [BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE] Practical advice and emotional boosts come standard. Start MasterClass now and get 15% off! [THE ULTIMATE STARTUP HACK] Why reinvent the wheel? Shopify gives you everything you need to sell smarter—for only $1/month.
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    55 mins
  • Don’t be the best, be the only
    Oct 22 2025
    In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Derek Warburton, for an intimate conversation about identity, community, healing, and light. Derek—an acclaimed media personality, fashion icon, and founder of Gurus Magazine—opens up about his journey from childhood adversity to building a life rooted in compassion, authenticity, and purpose. We talk about what it means to lead with heart, cultivate true friendships, and create lasting impact through service and connection. Derek shares raw insights on overcoming pain, embracing self-love, and finding strength in vulnerability. He also opens up about his friendship with Anne Heche, what her legacy taught him about grace and courage, and why being “the only,” not the best, is the key to true influence. This episode is a testament to the power of light—how it can emerge from even the darkest moments—and a reminder that community, authenticity, and love are what truly sustain us. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! KEY POINTS: 01:48 Introducing Derek Warburton 02:54 Derek's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 07:13 The Power of Femininity and Community 12:18 The Importance of Self-Love and Healing 20:19 Building Lasting Relationships 26:18 The Importance of Showing Up for Friends 27:14 Building a Community as a CEO 28:32 Carving Out Time for Community Development 29:15 The Power of Offering Help 29:55 Navigating Hollywood and Having an Offer 30:43 The Value of Honest Friendships 32:58 Surrounding Yourself with Diverse People 33:51 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth 37:07 The Legacy of Anne Heche 47:59 The Importance of Community and Self-Worth QUOTABLES: “  I was never like anyone else. And every time I tried, I just epicly failed. Just Epically failed. I just never fit in. And then I made a discovery.  I don't want to, I don't wanna be like them.” - Derek Warburton “ When I went to therapy, they said to me, how is it that you're dealing with, there's a lot here. How do you unpack this? And I said. One box at a time because when you are trying to deal with every single thing that's wrong in your life, it's so overwhelming and that's why half this country's on medication. You can't possibly do that. That's impossible. It's overwhelming.” - Derek Warburton GUEST RESOURCES: Derek Warburton RESOURCES: 💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1 Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen. Inside The Growth Collective, you get: Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells. A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue And you can try it today—for just $1. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [ELEVATE YOUR EVERYDAY] Your new favorite bras and underwear are here. Discover the Fits Everybody collection. [GAIN A NEW PERSPECTIVE] Learn life-changing insights you won’t find anywhere else. Get 15% off. [EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE] Design, market, and sell with Shopify’s all-in-one platform. Get started now for just $1/month.
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    53 mins
  • The Power of the Pause: Rebuilding in Alignment
    Oct 15 2025
    In this solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most important seasons of my business and life—the quiet recalibration that happens when what once felt aligned no longer fits. This isn’t burnout or self-sabotage; it’s evolution. I share what it looked like to feel the nudge that it was time to rebuild, how I learned to sit in the silence instead of forcing clarity, and the courage it took to let go of offers, relationships, and dynamics that no longer matched who I was becoming. I also talk about how discernment—not drama—became the catalyst for my next level of alignment and what’s coming next for my business, my coaching containers, and this podcast. If you’ve been feeling the whisper that something in your world no longer feels true, this episode is your permission slip to pause, listen, and trust your knowing—because clarity always comes when you make space for it. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! KEY POINTS: 00:00 Introduction to Woman of Influence 00:57 The Moment of Realization 02:26 Navigating the Shift 04:42 Clearing Space for Clarity 05:17 Embracing Evolution 08:26 Gratitude and Reflection 10:58 Identity Recalibration 11:59 Conclusion and Future Directions QUOTABLES: “  I've been doing this long enough and I've done enough work on myself to know the difference between sabotage and a true soul aligned shift. From my experience, sabotage feels like hiding. Shrinking. The fear of being seen. This was different. This was a gentle, grounded knowing of, this isn't it anymore.” - Julie Solomon “  Everything that is starting to unfold, it finally matches my energy. Again, the energy of who I really am today. It doesn't feel forced. It doesn't feel scripted. It doesn't feel like I'm pretending to be someone or love something just because it works. It doesn't feel like I am forcing myself to do some kind of business in a certain way, or I've gotta do a launch this way, or I've gotta do this branded photo shoot this way, because that's what other people do. It's the kind of alignment that you just can't manufacture. And in order to get there, you have to make space for it. That big, scary, quiet space for it.” - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: 💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1 Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen. Inside The Growth Collective, you get: Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue And you can try it today—for just $1. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [CHOOSE COMFORT OVER COMPROMISE] Smooth, stretchy, and supportive styles are waiting. Shop Fits Everybody today. [MAKE TIME FOR GROWTH] Lessons fit into even the busiest schedules. Join today with 15% of. [MAKE YOUR FIRST SALE FASTER] Shopify helps you reach customers and run your business seamlessly. Start today for $1/month.
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    15 mins
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