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  • 028: Health Is Not a Luxury with Dr. Shelly Recer

    028: Health Is Not a Luxury with Dr. Shelly Recer
    2026/04/21
    On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael talk with Dr. Shelly Recer, founder of Eagan Family Chiropractic and Massage, veteran, and mom of six. They explore how stress and mom guilt show up in women’s bodies, why health truly is the foundation of wealth for business owners, and simple, proactive ways women can start prioritizing themselves without feeling selfish.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Chronic stress and busyness often show up as pain, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleep, especially for women juggling business and familyYour health is directly tied to your ability to be creative, expand your business, and sustain long-term successProactive care through movement, clean inputs, chiropractic, massage, and modalities like red light therapy is far less costly than waiting for a crisisChoosing yourself is not selfish; it is necessary for you to show up fully for your family, business, and communityCommunity, support, and asking for help are essential parts of a sustainable, healthy lifeFAVORITE QUOTES:“Your health is your wealth. If you don’t feel good, you don’t have the energy or creativity to grow your business or create something new.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“You pay now or you pay later. It is always more expensive to wait and be reactive than to be proactive with your health.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“Choosing yourself is not selfish. You are worth the time, money, and effort it takes to take care of yourself.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“Massage and adjustments are not luxuries. They are necessities to keep you going and catch problems when they are still small.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“What you think about is what you attract into your life. Focusing on gratitude can change how you experience even stressful seasons.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“We are all in this together. Women need hope, encouragement, and the reminder that they are doing a good job.” – Dr. Shelly RecerLINKS & REFERENCES:Eagan Family Chiropractic and Massage – https://eganchiro.comBeyond the Yellow Ribbon (veteran and military family support) – https://www.beyondtheyellowribbon.orgEagan Family Chiropractic and Red Light Therapy benefits MORE ABOUT DR. SHELLY: Dr Shelly Recer,DC is a long time health expert in the community with a focus on alternative ways to increase energy, mobility and achieve optimal vitality in your every day life for you and your family. Her office brings in innovative and state of the art treatments to advance and accelerate progress in your wellness journey.CONNECT WITH DR SHELLY RECER:⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠instagram.com/eaganfamilychiroandmassage/⁠Facebook: facebook.com/eaganfamilychiroandmassagWebsite: Eagan Family Chiropractic & Massage https://www.eaganchiro.com/Email: eaganchiro@gmail.comCONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.
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  • 027: Modern Goddess Energy: Doing Hard Things with Dawn Crowe

    027: Modern Goddess Energy: Doing Hard Things with Dawn Crowe
    2026/04/14
    In this powerful and intimate conversation, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Dawn Crowe, Realtor, creator of the Modern Goddess Collective, and dedicated fitness enthusiast to explore what it really means to go “all in” on yourself.Dawn shares how a craving for deeper, more authentic connection with other women led her to open her home, cook for guests, and host intimate dinners where women feel safe enough to share stories they’ve never told anyone before. She also opens up about her journey into competitive fitness “shows,” the mental toughness it requires, and how daily discipline in the gym helps her confront self-doubt in every area of life.This episode is a heartfelt blend of vulnerability, personal growth, women’s community, and the power of doing hard things on the stage, in business, and in everyday life.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How the Modern Goddess Collective brings women together over intimate dinners and real, unfiltered conversation.Why opening her home became a powerful act of vulnerability and growth for Dawn.What Dawn’s fitness “show” prep has taught her about discipline, self-doubt, and doing hard things.The connection between fitness, confidence, and courage in entrepreneurship and everyday life.FAVORITE QUOTES:If you are going to go all in, you might as well have the best results you can, so invest in a coach. Dawn CroweWhen that voice in your head says you should quit, talk back to it and prove it wrong. Dawn CroweCreate intentional spaces where women can go deep, not just talk about the surface of their lives. Dawn CroweDo the thing you are craving, instead of waiting for someone else to build that space for you. Amy SousaLet vulnerability mean you are all in. When you are all in, that is where the real growth happens. Dawn CroweUse fitness or another daily practice as evidence that you can do hard things in every area of your life. Amy SousaLINKS & REFERENCES: Modern Goddess Collective. Dawn Crowe’s intimate women’s dinner seriesA “diamond dinner” event that inspired DawnThe Power Lunch Podcast and Glass Ceiling FoundationUpcoming Power Luncheon themes:The Power of You and FinanceA future health-focused luncheonMORE ABOUT DAWN: Devoted mom. Real estate guide and entrepreneur. Fitness lover who competes on stage now and then. Casual hiker, adventurer, and lifelong learner. I created The Modern Goddess Collective to bring women together for deep conversations and intimate spaces where we can be seen, heard, and cared for. I’m increasingly community-minded through Rotary and the Chamber, building relationships that strengthen the places we live. I’m constantly learning — from my business, my son, the women around me, and my gorgeous man that challenges me to own my worth more fully.CONNECT WITH DAWN CROWE:Facebook : facebook.com/DawnCroweRealEstatePhone: 651-895-6398Website: www.DMCgroupMN.comEmail: dawn@DMCgroupMN.comFeel free to reach out to her for any of your real estate needs!CONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.
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  • 026: From Surviving to Blooming: Stacey Burr on Healing After Trauma

    026: From Surviving to Blooming: Stacey Burr on Healing After Trauma
    2026/04/07

    On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael talk with Stacey Burr, founder of the Ember in Bloom Foundation. Stacey shares how her own experience as a survivor of domestic abuse and a longtime yoga practitioner led her to create a trauma‑informed, holistic wellness nonprofit for women survivors and the advocates who support them.

    Ember in Bloom offers yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki to help women move out of survival mode, reconnect with their bodies, and begin to trust themselves again. Stacey also opens up about motherhood, self‑care without guilt, and the power of community in healing. Stacey shares how her experience as a survivor led her to create a space where women can reconnect with themselves through trauma-informed practices like yoga, meditation, and sound healing.

    • Healing is not about fixing yourself, it is about reconnecting to who you already are
    • Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind
    • Community is often the missing piece in the healing process
    • Self care is not selfish, it is necessary

    FAVORITE QUOTES:

    • We’re not out there trying to fix people. We’re out there to show them there are tools they already have within them. ~ Stacey Burr

    • The person you need to love the most is not me, not Dad, not Grandma. It’s yourself. ~ Stacey Burr

    • Our bodies hold onto survival. Healing happens when we learn how to feel safe again. ~ Stacey Burr

    • A huge part of this is community. People need to know they’re not alone. ~ Stacey Burr

    LINKS & REFERENCES:

    • Ember in Bloom Foundation. Trauma‑informed yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki for women survivors

    • Violence Free Minnesota. Statewide partner amplifying Ember in Bloom

    • Nine Mile Brewing (Bloomington, MN) – Monthly community yoga + sound bath benefitting Ember in Bloom

    • Cornerstone (Bloomington, MN) – Survivor support organization where Stacey leads yoga sessions

    MORE ABOUT STACEY: I am a mom to two girls, ages 4 and 16, and originally from Wisconsin. I have worn many career hats over the years, but I have finally found my true purpose through Ember in Bloom Foundation. I care deeply about community and meaningful connection. Outside of my work, I love trying new restaurants, traveling, practicing yoga, exploring sound healing, and spending quality time with family and friends.


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  • 025: 100 Women, $10,000: The Power of 100 Eagan Women

    025: 100 Women, $10,000: The Power of 100 Eagan Women
    2026/03/31
    In this episode, our hosts sit down with Susan Ryan to spotlight Power of 100 Eagan Women, a women’s giving circle that turns individual donations into a powerful $10,000 gift for local nonprofits.Susan explains how the model works:100 women each donate $100Members hear from three local nonprofitsEveryone votes, and one nonprofit walks away with $10,000You’ll hear how Power of 100 Eagan is:Making charitable giving simple, social, and impactfulSupporting nonprofits that serve Eagan and surrounding communities (including Dakota County)Building friendships and community among women who want to give backHow any woman can join (you don’t have to live in Eagan)What it means to be a Founding MemberHow nonprofits can apply to present and be considered for the $10,000QUOTES:It’s really a giving circle. It’s a philanthropic adventure, and we’re just trying to help out.If you have 100 women, and they each give $100 to a charity they vote on together, then that charity gets $10,000 — which is really exciting for the charity.You don’t even have to live in Eagan to be a member of Power of 100 Eagan. We’ve got women from all around the area who want to support Eagan, because Eagan is in their heart.Friendships have formed from it. People who want to be generous, who want to donate but don’t know who to donate to . they get together in that room twice a year, and all of a sudden they start recognizing people and start doing things together, because they have a common bond.LINKS & REFERENCES: Power of 100 EaganPower of 100 HastingsPower of 100 RosemountMORE ABOUT SUSAN: Susan Ryan is a retired technology professional who's happily traded corporate deadlines for community impact. She serves on the steering committee of Power of 100 Eagan Women, where she leads the nonprofit outreach and application review process connecting local charities with collective giving. She's also involved with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, helping recruit volunteers, raise funds, and share the mission of building and delivering beds so NO CHILD SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! Named the Dakota County Regional Chamber’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Susan enjoys playing Mah-Jongg and cards, competing in bean bag and golf leagues, and spending time with family and friends. Helping neighbors help neighbors is what makes this work so meaningful to her.CONNECT WITH POWER OF 100 EAGAN WOMEN:⁠⁠W⁠⁠ebsite⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠FacebookInstagramCONNECT WITH GLASS CEILING FOUNDATION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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  • 024: The Power of You and Your Money: A Conversation with Carolyn Oberfeld

    024: The Power of You and Your Money: A Conversation with Carolyn Oberfeld
    2026/03/24
    Hosted by Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael, this episode features financial advisor Carolyn Oberfeld, who brings nearly four decades of experience—and a clear, grounded voice—to the conversation around women and money.In this episode Carolyn shares:• How a chance encounter in downtown Minneapolis shifted her path from broadcasting into a lifelong career in finance• What it was like to begin her career during the 1987 market crash—and why that moment solidified her commitment to the industry• Her decision to launch Oberfeld Investments at 61 and co-found Collective Legacy and Wealth, a collaboration of female advisors across generations• Why stepping into financial leadership is no longer optional for women—as trillions of dollars shift into their hands in the coming decades• Practical first steps for women who feel uncertain or disconnected from financial conversations at homeThroughout the conversation, Carolyn offers a steady reminder: financial confidence isn’t about knowing everything; it’s about being willing to step in, ask questions, and stay engaged. She also shares simple mindset shifts, the importance of open conversations about money—especially within families—and a broader definition of legacy rooted not just in wealth, but in values, knowledge, and intentional living.This episode is for the woman who has let someone else handle the finances, the woman who feels behind, and the woman who is ready to step into a more confident, informed relationship with money. Because understanding your money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about ownership, leadership, and what becomes possible next.References, Links, and Books Mentioned:• The Millionaire Next Door — a research-based look at how everyday people quietly build wealth• The Richest Man in Babylon — a story-driven introduction to timeless financial principlesWebsites/Resources:• NerdWallet — accessible guidance on financial decisions• Investopedia — clear explanations of financial terms and conceptsQuotes:There’s a lot to be said for understanding the power of yourself around money, and not giving money more power than you.In the households, 85% of the time, women are either making the financial decisions or they are part of them. You probably know a lot more than you realize.Legacy isn’t just about dollars. It’s about passing down your knowledge, your values, and how to build a purposeful, mindful life.There are no mistakes when you’re moving forward. Anytime you seek out knowledge, it’s a win.Don’t expect perfection. It’s a learning process. Give yourself grace, but also push yourself.It’s in our uncomfortability that growth is found.If you write your goals down regularly, your chance of success goes up. When you share those goals with someone else, it goes up even more.MORE ABOUT CAROLYN: Certified Financial Planner (tm) with almost 39 years of experience in financial services. I partner with clients to deliver thoughtful financial guidance grounded in trust, discipline, and care. My approach emphasizes long-term security, informed decision-making, and a relationship-driven experience where clients can feel confident knowing their goals—and their well-being—come first.CONNECT WITH CAROLYN:⁠Website⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠soon-to-be Oberfeld Investments, LLC Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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  • 023: Community, Home, and 35 Years in Real Estate with Lisa Rawson

    023: Community, Home, and 35 Years in Real Estate with Lisa Rawson
    2026/03/17

    Hosts Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael, and Amy Sousa sit down with longtime community realtor Lisa Rawson to talk about her 35-year journey in real estate and how she’s built a business rooted in relationships, community, and emotional intelligence, not just transactions.

    In this episode, Lisa Rawson shares how real estate allowed her to be present for her family while building a successful career, why she loves working in Eagan and the Lexington Square neighborhood, and how consistent, neighbor-focused effort led her to sell 78 homes in one community.

    You’ll hear about:

    • How this entrepreneur got started in real estate after leaving an unfulfilling clerical job
    • Balancing motherhood and a demanding career—like working through the Fourth of July to close three deals
    • The emotional side of buying and selling a home: letting go, uncertainty, and attachment to “stuff”
    • Lisa’s hyper-local strategy in Lexington Square (newsletters, door-to-door connections, and community-building)
    • Why inspections matter and one mistake that can cost buyers money
    • Simple, high-impact prep and staging tips for sellers
    • What still excites Lisa about real estate after 35 years
    • How community groups like the Glass Ceiling Foundation and regular happy hours have shaped friendship, support, and business
    • The importance of thick skin, flow over hustle, and not attaching to clients’ emotions and expectations

    This conversation is for anyone who:

    • Is thinking about buying or selling a home
    • Loves stories of long-term, relationship-based business
    • Is curious how community involvement can grow a career
    • Wants to hear from a seasoned realtor who truly loves helping people find “home sweet home”

    Noteable Quotes:

    • “The most expensive thing you own, most likely, is your home. So I want to take the time to get the pricing right.” – Lisa Rawson

    • “People work with people they know, like, and trust.” – Lisa Rawson

    • “I’m not a transactional realtor. I’m a relationship builder.” – Lisa Rawson

    MORE ABOUT LISA RAWSON:Lisa Is a dedicated real estate professional with over 35 years in the business whose genuine personality, reliability, and commitment to giving the best possible service are some attributes her satisfied clients have appreciated. She really enjoys working with people & understands the purchase of a home, as well as the sale of your current home, is a very big step- both emotionally & financially & she strives to keep her clients informed through-out the process & beyond. Her goal is to have happy & satisfied clients for life. She focuses primarily in Eagan, but also works from as far north as Hugo to as far south as Farmington.

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    24 分
  • 022: Year of the Fire Horse: Momentum, Legacy & The Power of You

    022: Year of the Fire Horse: Momentum, Legacy & The Power of You
    2026/03/10

    In this solo conversation from the Power Lunch Podcast, Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael (with a shout-out to their co-host Amy Sousa) explore what it really means to step into the Year of the Fire Horse with intention, courage, and aligned momentum.

    They unpack:

    • How “fire” can illuminate, burn away what no longer fits, and make room for creation
    • The “horse” as a symbol of instinct, power, and directional momentum—not frantic hustle
    • Releasing old identities and finally owning how good you really are
    • Why women need rooms of intention instead of more information
    • How the Glass Ceiling Foundation creates spaces where women can tell the truth, stretch, and be safely challenged
    • Money, profitability, and legacy—and why the rooms that make you uncomfortable are often the ones that change you most

    You’ll also hear about the upcoming Power Luncheon on April 28, “The Power of You and Finance”, a gathering designed to help women business owners get more confident with money, profitability, and long-term legacy, surrounded by a community that tells the truth and wants to see you rise.

    Notable Quotes:

    • “This year feels less like proving and more like becoming.”

    • “Fire is illumination. It’s courage. Fire burns away what no longer fits.”

    • “I’m no longer going to tolerate that I’m not as good as I think I am. I am as good as I think I am.”

    • “We can’t continue living as solopreneurs. We have to be interconnected entrepreneurs.”

    • “If it makes you uncomfortable, that’s the room you need to be in.”

    • “Fire doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t apologize for taking up space. It transforms everything that it touches.”

    • “Maybe this year isn’t about chasing more. Maybe it’s about running toward what’s true and burning away the old scripts.”

    • “Maybe legacy isn’t what we leave behind when we’re done. Maybe legacy is how we show up when no one is watching.”

    • “We don’t want this to be the year you’re exhausted. We want this to be the year you build success you’re proud to stand inside of.”

    • “If something in you feels lit up listening to this, that’s not by accident. That’s your fire.”

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  • 021: Profit, Passion, and the Long Game: Banking Boldly with Pang Mee Xiong

    021: Profit, Passion, and the Long Game: Banking Boldly with Pang Mee Xiong
    2026/03/03
    In this Power Lunch podcast episode in the Profit and Legacy series, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Pang Mee Xiong, Cash Management Sales Officer at Bank Cherokee in West Saint Paul. With over 25 years in banking and deep roots in the Saint Paul community, Pang brings a powerful insider perspective on how women entrepreneurs can build real profit, protect their businesses, and create lasting legacy.They dive into:Why your relationship with your bank should be a long‑term partnership, not just a place for transactionsThe most common cash flow mistakes new business owners make—especially around upfront payments and new vendorsUnderused fraud‑prevention tools like ACH origination, positive pay, and alerts that can protect your hard‑earned moneyWhy women business owners need to stop doing their own books (unless they’re actual accountants) and build the right financial teamHow women, especially in communities where they’re expected to “stay small” or quiet, can step into boldness and financial confidencePang Mee also shares her personal story of growing up as the second oldest of nine children and the oldest daughter in an Asian household, navigating cultural expectations, abuse, and finding her voice. Today she channels that strength into supporting women entrepreneurs.NOTED MENTIONS:Bank Cherokee (Pang Mee’s employer)WomenVenture (nonprofit where Pang Mee serves on the board)Glass Ceiling Foundation (nonprofit mentioned as a community space for women)Dakota chamber (referred to as the Dakota chamber, where Pang Mee is an ambassador)Notable Quotes:As a business owner, you should be focusing on your business, not on the accounting work. Let the experts do that so you can build your legacy.If you’re not willing to put yourself in the room, you can’t get there. If no one’s inviting you, invite yourself.If you want to be a millionaire, you’ve got to hang around millionaire people. Go where the bold people are. Go where the brave people are.Women think fraud won’t happen to them, so they don’t sign up for protection. But being proactive with tools like ACH alerts and positive pay puts you ahead of the game.You have to ask yourself: is profit number one for you, or is passion? My clients start with passion but at some point, profit has to move to the front.Knowing our numbers is the first step to profitability and profitability leads to legacy, to legacy wealth.We always think of profitability as an end game, instead of seeing profit as the tool that actually moves our businesses forward.More about Pang Mee: Xiong Pang Mee brings 25 years of banking experience and a deep commitment to building lasting relationships as Cash Management Sales Officer at Bank Cherokee. Her mission is to help clients make smart, informed banking decisions and clearly explain the products and services that fuel business growth. Beyond her work at Bank Cherokee, Pang Mee serves on the Board of Directors at WomenVenture and she's an Ambassador for the Dakota Chamber. She also actively contributes to several other committees. A proud St. Paul native, Pang Mee married her high school sweetheart and is a mom of two young adults and a Yorkie Terrier. CONNECT WITH PANG MEE:Website: Bank CherokeeLinkedInFacebookCall to Action:If this episode sparked a new idea, gave you a fresh perspective, or made you feel seen, share it with a friend or fellow powerhouse woman. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss an episode, and remember: keep showing up, keep rising, and there’s no ceiling you can’t break through!Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this podcast with someone who could use a little midday inspiration!
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    33 分