What if slowing down was the key to unlocking your next level of success? In this transformative episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Karen Bartholomew, creator of The Pause Method and coach for high-achieving women ready to break free from fear, burnout, and old conditioning. After rebuilding her life post-divorce, Karen discovered that true growth comes not from doing more, but from daring to pause.Together, they unpack how subconscious beliefs shape ambition, why fear is the biggest block to fulfillment, and how slowing down can become the most powerful strategy for both business and life. Karen also shares her vision for empowering 1,000 women through retreats, coaching, and community.If you’ve ever felt stuck despite your success, this episode will remind you that rest isn’t weakness, it’s where real transformation begins.
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What if slowing down was the key to unlocking your next level of success? In this transformative episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Karen Bartholomew, creator of The Pause Method and coach for high-achieving women ready to break free from fear, burnout, and old conditioning. After rebuilding her life post-divorce, Karen discovered that true growth comes not from doing more, but from daring to pause.Together, they unpack how subconscious beliefs shape ambition, why fear is the biggest block to fulfillment, and how slowing down can become the most powerful strategy for both business and life. Karen also shares her vision for empowering 1,000 women through retreats, coaching, and community.If you’ve ever felt stuck despite your success, this episode will remind you that rest isn’t weakness, it’s where real transformation begins.
The Ask is Everything: How Fundraising Fuels Connection, Confidence & Career Growth
Femme Force
35 minutes
2 weeks ago
The Ask is Everything: How Fundraising Fuels Connection, Confidence & Career Growth
What if learning to ask could change everything, your career, your confidence, and your community? In this inspiring episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Alison Hoffer, fundraiser, board member, and advocate for women in healthcare and education, to explore how the art of asking fuels connection and growth. Alison shares how a single college course led to a lifelong passion for fundraising and why she believes asking for money is a lot like dating, it’s all about trust, authenticity, and courage. Together, they dive into how volunteering and board service open unexpected doors, why women should see fundraising as empowerment, and how giving back can transform both your purpose and your path.Whether you’re leading, giving, or learning to find your voice, this episode will remind you: the ask isn’t just about money, it’s about impact.
Femme Force
What if slowing down was the key to unlocking your next level of success? In this transformative episode of Femme Force, Rachael sits down with Karen Bartholomew, creator of The Pause Method and coach for high-achieving women ready to break free from fear, burnout, and old conditioning. After rebuilding her life post-divorce, Karen discovered that true growth comes not from doing more, but from daring to pause.Together, they unpack how subconscious beliefs shape ambition, why fear is the biggest block to fulfillment, and how slowing down can become the most powerful strategy for both business and life. Karen also shares her vision for empowering 1,000 women through retreats, coaching, and community.If you’ve ever felt stuck despite your success, this episode will remind you that rest isn’t weakness, it’s where real transformation begins.
