Season 2 kicks off with a conversation about growth, clarity, and stepping into a new chapter.

In this episode, Marli, Morgan + Carley, co-founders of Power Haus Women, reflect on the past year, the Year of the Snake, sharing what defined their personal and professional journeys and the lessons that came with them. From navigating change to letting go of what no longer aligned, each of them opens up about the shifts that helped them move forward with more confidence and intention.

This conversation sets the tone for the year ahead, the Year of the Fire Horse, one focused on bold decisions, meaningful growth, and building lives and businesses that feel aligned.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Reflecting on personal and professional growth

• Letting go of what no longer aligns

• Building confidence and trusting your instincts

• Evolving friendships and intentional relationships

• Redefining success and productivity

• Setting the tone for the Year of the Fire Horse

The takeaway: Growth often comes from change and when you embrace it, you create space for the next level.

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Today we’re pulling up a chair for Giovanna Richard ; Charleston realtor, Airbnb superhost, world traveler, and one of our founding Power Haus Women market partners.

From her early days interning in real estate while still in college to now running a successful business (and an adorable Airbnb) in one of the most competitive markets in the South, Gio has done it all, with charm, strategy, and a whole lot of heart. But don’t let the sunshine fool you, she’s also fiercely direct, fights for her people, and knows exactly how to set boundaries when it matters most.

We get into travel stories, Charleston gems, hosting tips, and how Power Haus Women came full circle for her, plus some hot takes that had us cackling.

✨ What we get into:

• Charleston real estate, then vs. now
• The charm/serious duality and why it’s her secret weapon
• Building a business alongside a brick-and-mortar store
• How she joined Power Haus Women through a DM (and why she calls Telegram her girly ChatGPT)
• Managing her Airbnb, The Oyster House, and setting boundaries with guests
• Hosting tips for anyone starting in short-term rentals
• Why football commentators might actually be the worst

🎧 Hit play and get ready to fall in love with Gio — if you haven’t already.

03:22 – The duality of charm and directness: Meet Mina

04:43 – Most overrated vs. favorite travel destinations

07:57 – Selling homes & handmade leather goods: the real overlap

12:38 – How a cold DM led her to Power Haus Women

28:04 – Why Charleston’s local collabs are elite

34:25 – Behind the scenes of managing her Airbnb

47:01 – Hot takes: football commentators, small talk, and weird coffee orders

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📍Book The Oyster House: Gio’s Charleston Airbnb

👜 Shop handmade leather goods at Boysterous

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Instagram: @powerhauswomen

✨ Join the Movement:
Explore the Power Haus Society — our private community for women in business:
powerhauswomen.com/society
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Pull up a chair — this week At the Table, the mics are staying in-house as Carley, Morgan and Gia get real about what it means to actually celebrate your wins, stay present in your relationships, and protect your peace while chasing big goals.

From navigating partner dynamics to revisiting their inner child, the conversation moves through ambition, spontaneity, and the low-key work of emotional accountability — with plenty of hot takes and nostalgia thrown in along the way.

✨ What we get into:

• Why celebrating small wins is harder than it should be
• The not-so-glam side of entrepreneurial relationships
• Self-love vs self-awareness (and what happens when we confuse the two)
• What childhood moments taught us about showing up today
• Protecting your time without canceling on your people
• Why friendship takes intention (and sometimes…a calendar invite)

If you’ve ever been told you’re too intense or doing the most — this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play and pull up a seat At The Table.

01:39 – Real talk: Friendship + ambition

07:25 – The “celebrate your wins” struggle is real

23:58 – When your inner child still runs the show

25:31 – The work ethic we inherited (and still carry)

32:35 – A spontaneous love story

37:22 – Hot takes and closing thoughts

🔗 Connect with Power Haus Women:
Website: powerhauswomen.com
Instagram: @powerhauswomen

✨ Join the Movement:
Explore the Power Haus Society — our private community for women in business:
powerhauswomen.com/society
Follow along: @powerhaussociety