In this insightful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Pamela L. Johnson, veterinarian, leadership coach, and founder of Veterinary Masterminds, a company redefining the relationship between pet owners and veterinary professionals through collaboration, compassion, and education.
With over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Johnson shares powerful lessons from her journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for animals and people alike. From building an award-winning AAHA-accredited hospital to tackling the challenges of communication gaps, burnout, and emotional resilience, her message is one of heart-centered leadership and service.
Together, Staci and Dr. Johnson explore what it means to lead with empathy, balance purpose with passion, and build trust, whether in the exam room, the boardroom, or in life. ✨ Because when SHE DECIDES to lead with heart, she transforms every life she touches.
🐾 Follow Dr. Pamela Johnson and Veterinary Masterminds:
Instagram: @petloversunitedmastermind
LinkedIn: Pamela L. Johnson, DVM
Websites: https://www.petlovers-united.com/ veterinarymasterminds.com
In this deeply moving and transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with JoJo Dries, founder and director of On the Wings of Angels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing immediate support, resources, and community to domestic violence survivors.
JoJo courageously shares her personal journey, escaping decades of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, rebuilding her life from the ground up, and turning her pain into a powerful mission to help others do the same. From leaving home at 29 with nothing but the clothes she carried, to receiving unexpected community support that became the blueprint for her organization, JoJo’s story is one of resilience, intuition, and radical self-belief.
Together, Staci and JoJo explore:
• The moment JoJo decided to break the cycle and reclaim her life
• Why survivors often leave and return multiple times, and how her team approaches safety with compassion and clarity
• The importance of mental health care, financial literacy, and community in long-term healing
• How her nonprofit has already helped more than 200 survivors in just two years
• Why women supporting women, vocally, visibly, and consistently, changes everything
JoJo also opens up about launching massive community events, securing major sponsorships, and why “doing it afraid” has become her guiding philosophy. Her message is a powerful reminder that every woman deserves safety, dignity, independence, and the chance to rewrite her future.
Because when SHE DECIDES to step out of the darkness and into her own strength, she does not just change her life, she changes the lives of everyone who follows.
Connect with JoJo Dries & On the Wings of Angels:
🌐 Website: www.onthewingsofangels.org
📧 Email: info@onthewingsofangels.org
📸 Instagram: @onthewingsofangels
📱 Facebook: On The Wings of Angels
🎗️ Support, donate, or learn more through the links on her website.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kelly Gonda, Founder of FRTLTbiz, a consulting firm specializing in medical information, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and quality management, with a strong focus on women’s health and infertility.
From her early career in pharmaceutical sciences to becoming a trusted advisor for global companies and a Founding Member and Speaker for Talia Health, Kelly has built a remarkable career at the intersection of science, advocacy, and empowerment.
But beyond her professional accomplishments, Kelly opens up about her personal challenges, including the devastating loss of her son, a journey that reshaped her perspective on resilience, purpose, and compassion. Through grief, she found renewed strength and a deeper commitment to transforming women’s health from a place of empathy and understanding.
Together, Staci and Kelly explore what it means to bring heart into highly technical industries, how women are redefining the future of fertility and medicine, and why purpose driven innovation can heal both patients and professionals alike.
Because when SHE DECIDES to lead with purpose, she finds strength even in the darkest moments and turns that strength into impact, healing, and hope.
📍 Location: Denver, CO
🔗 Connect with Kelly:
LinkedIn | Talia Health
In this radiant episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Nancy Reagan, no, not the First Lady, but a trailblazing aesthetician, spa founder, and skincare innovator whose journey is redefining what it means to glow at every stage of life. With more than 30 years as a diagnostic aesthetician, Nancy has built three successful spas, created the world’s first NAD+ barrier repair skincare line through her brand Skin Diva Labs, and continues to lead as the founder of Bella Reina Spa, named Best Day Spa in North America.
Nancy opens up about overcoming personal health challenges, including cancer and EBV, and how those struggles fueled her passion for wellness and innovation. At age 64, when many are winding down, she chose to rise up, proving that reinvention has no expiration date. Featured in The New York Times as a “Skincare Coach,” Nancy embodies the power of resilience, purpose, and vision.
Her story is one of glowing against the odds, building legacies, and empowering women everywhere to keep going no matter what. This conversation is more than skin-deep — it’s about strength, reinvention, and the beauty of living fully on your own terms.
Connect with Nancy Reagan
Website: SkinDivaLabs.com Skin Diva Labs+1
Spa Website / Contact: BellaReinaSpa.com bellareinaspa.com+1
Instagram: @nancy_reagan Instagram
LinkedIn: Nancy Reagan at Bella Reina Spa & Skin Diva Labs LinkedIn
Ways to reach: via her spa’s contact form, DM on Instagram, or LinkedIn messaging
In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, Staci Swiderski sits down with Alina Wilson, founder of Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center, grandmother, entrepreneur, author of Thoughtful Aging, employee development coach, and board member of Gather:Make Shelter.
Alina opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped her life: building a wellness center from the ground up, navigating profound personal change, and choosing to stand in her power when life tried to knock her down. She shares how intuition, resilience, community, and deep self-honesty guided her through reinvention and toward a life aligned with who she truly is.
Together, they explore what it means for women to stop minimizing themselves, reclaim their identity beyond roles, and embrace aging as a calling back to self. Alina dives into her work with women in transition, the truth about hormone health, why mentorship matters, and how beauty becomes a language of compassion when we learn to see one another, and ourselves, clearly.
This conversation is warm, wise, deeply human, and filled with sparks: moments of awareness, vulnerability, laughter, and the shared desire for women to rise together.
Because when she decides, everything changes.
Connect with Alina Wilson:
Website: https://bridgeportlaser.com
Instagram: @bridgeportlaser
Facebook: Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center
In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Blanca E. Rodriguez, CEO of Wounded Healer LLC, licensed massage therapist of 20 years, and international speaker who has dedicated her life to helping others heal inside and out.
With decades of experience spanning massage therapy, canine massage, fitness instruction, and dance teaching, Blanca has woven together a career that celebrates both movement and mindfulness. She is an Amazon bestselling coauthor, holistic life coach, and a dynamic voice in the global speaking community, known for empowering others to embrace resilience, self-care, and the healing power of connection.
Blanca also holds leadership roles within Toastmasters, mentoring and uplifting voices across communities with her wisdom and compassion.
Because when SHE DECIDES to heal, lead, and inspire, she creates a ripple of transformation that touches lives everywhere.
Connect with Blanca:
🌐 Website: www.woundedhealer.us
🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/woundedhb
💼 LinkedIn: Blanca E. Rodriguez
📸 Instagram: @woundedhealer.blancae
💬 Threads: @woundedhealer.blancae
🎵 TikTok: @woundedhealer.blancae
📘 Facebook Profiles:PersonalWounded Healer Page
👥 Facebook Group: Wounded Healer Community
In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kate Capelli, Business Mentor and former founder of Adventures in the Wild, to talk about what it really takes to grow a purpose-driven business without losing your spark.
After years of leading global adventures and supporting over 300 entrepreneurs, Kate now helps solo business owners replace overwhelm with clarity through her 7-step journey to sustainable growth. She shares how to stay connected to your “why,” overcome the stress of finding clients, and build a business that feels as good as it looks.
Tune in for a grounded, empowering conversation about purpose, freedom, and trusting the next step in your entrepreneurial path.
Because when SHE DECIDES, she turns ideas into action, purpose into progress, and passion into possibility.
Because when she decides, she turns her passion into purpose, her ideas into action, and builds a business that aligns with who she truly is.
✨ Connect with Kate Capelli
Website: www.katecapelli.com
Instagram: @katecapelli_
LinkedIn: Kate Capelli
In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski, Founder and CEO of Family Source Consultants and SHE DECIDES COLLECTION sits down with Amy Ballantyne, multiple TEDx Speaker, Executive Life Coach, Author, and host of Power to the People Pleasers, to explore what it really means to lead, live, and love with intention.
As a Workplace Wellness and Emotional Intelligence Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP, Amy has helped thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs break free from perfectionism, overwhelm, and the constant need to please. Together, Staci and Amy dive into how to embrace your worth, manage your energy, and lead from a place of authenticity rather than expectation.
Amy’s mission is bold and beautifully simple: to help 10,000 humans release the pressure that holds them back and rediscover the joy that comes with alignment. This episode is your reminder that confidence, clarity, and calm aren’t luxuries, they are choices.
Because when SHE DECIDES to honor her worth and lead with purpose, she unlocks the power to transform her world and inspire others to do the same.
✨ Connect with Amy Ballantyne:
🌐 Websites: amyballantyne.com | ballantynecoaching.com
🎧 Podcast: Power to the People Pleasers
📖 Book: Celebrate Yourself
🧠 Resource: Tame the Inner Critic – A Thought Reset
TEDx Talk: Work-Life Harmony
In this empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Jennifer Mbianda, triple board certified physician in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Aesthetic Medicine, and founder of EMDI Health, an integrative, physician led clinic transforming how we think about wellness.
With clinics across Florida, The Bahamas, and Georgia, Dr. Mbianda blends clinical expertise with a holistic touch, helping women achieve sustainable weight loss, hormonal balance, and renewed self confidence. Together, Staci and Dr. Mbianda dive into the future of personalized medicine, the emotional side of weight management, and the power of dismantling stigma in healthcare.
They also explore Dr. Mbianda’s upcoming wellness brand, Jealthy, designed to restore energy, gut health, and balance from within. This conversation is a reminder that health isn’t just about numbers, it’s about feeling aligned, empowered, and whole.
Because when SHE DECIDES to prioritize her well being, she doesn’t just heal, she transforms.
Connect with Dr. Jennifer Mbianda:
🌐 Website: www.emdihealth.com
🌿 Jealthy Wellness: www.jealthy.com (Pre-launch occurred this month!)
📸 Instagram: @drjennifermbianda | @emdihealth
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Jennifer Mbianda
In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Jessica Flynn — award-winning educator, best-selling author, TV host, and social entrepreneur — to explore what it means to live a purpose-driven, multi-dimensional life.
As the founder of The Flynn Collaboration, creator of The YOU Power Project, and author of One Decision Away, Jessica has built a career around one core belief: we are never just one thing. Through education, mentorship, and business innovation, she empowers others to lead with intention, embrace growth, and find power in the choices that shape their stories.
Together, Staci and Jessica dive into the intersections of leadership, learning, and legacy, discussing how one decision can spark transformation in both life and business.
Because when SHE DECIDES to embrace every part of who she is, she creates impact that lasts far beyond herself.
Connect with Jessica:
🌐 Website: www.theflynncollaboration.com
📖 Book: One Decision Away
📸 Instagram: @theflynncollaboration
💼 LinkedIn: Jessica Flynn
In this soul-stirring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Samantha Giordano, founder of Intuition Kicks, a luxury women’s sneaker brand handcrafted in Italy and built on the belief that intuition and empowerment belong in every step we take.
After years of battling anxiety and depression, Samantha’s journey of self-discovery through therapy, spirituality, and manifestation led her to create something much bigger than a fashion label, a movement that merges mental wellness with personal style. Each pair of Intuition Kicks carries an intentional message: a motivational insole quote, a tarot card ritual, and a reminder to trust your gut and move boldly toward your purpose.
Together, Staci and Samantha explore how to align business with soul, the power of listening to your inner voice, and how following intuition can lead to transformation, one inspired step at a time.
Because when SHE DECIDES to follow her intuition, she steps into her true power.
Connect with Samantha:
🌐 www.intuitionkicks.com
📸 Instagram: @intuitionkicks
💼 LinkedIn: Samantha Giordano
In this powerful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Jill Hardy Heath, President and CEO of Heart of America, a national nonprofit reshaping what equity in education truly means. With more than two decades of experience, Jill has transformed HOA from a small, literacy-focused initiative into a movement impacting over 2.5 million students and families across the country.
From partnering with powerhouse organizations like the Denver Broncos, Verizon, and Under Armour, to being recognized by Forbes, the Aspen Institute, and the White House, Jill’s leadership has redefined what’s possible when passion meets purpose. A Yale Women’s Leadership Program graduate and recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, Jill also brings wisdom from her corporate roots managing Target’s award-winning School Library Makeover program.
Staci and Jill dive into the realities of creating systemic change, the power of cross-sector partnerships, and the responsibility leaders hold to open doors for the next generation. Jill’s message is clear: when children are given opportunity, support, and vision, their possibilities are limitless.
This is an episode for leaders, dreamers, and anyone committed to building equity and legacy through action. Because when SHE DECIDES to create opportunity, she changes the future for generations.
Connect with Heart of America
📲 Instagram: @heartofamerica
📘 Facebook: @heartofamerica
🐦 X (Twitter): @HeartofAmericaF
🎵 TikTok: @heartofamerica
In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Olivia Weinstock, award-winning journalist, CEO of LivDigitalAgency, and rising star in sports media and public relations. From anchoring at the first-place college news station Beach TV News to working as a production assistant at a major sports network, Olivia’s journey showcases what it means to lead with vision, resilience, and authenticity.
As NAHJ Vice President and internship ambassador for the Department of Journalism and PR at Cal State Long Beach, Olivia has already built a powerful reputation as a communicator, leader, and changemaker. Her work has earned prestigious recognition, including scholarships from the RTNA Foundation and the Golden Globe Equity Foundation, along with multiple national awards for excellence in journalism and public relations.
Together, Staci and Olivia explore how to navigate competitive industries, why storytelling matters now more than ever, and how young leaders can harness purpose and creativity to open doors for themselves and others.
Because when SHE DECIDES to chase her passion with grit and authenticity, she doesn’t just create a career, she starts to build her legacy.
📲 Connect with Olivia:
Instagram: @oliviaweinstock
LinkedIn: Olivia Weinstock
In this transformative episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Sarrah, premier intimacy coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Elixr, the AI-powered love app that’s reshaping how we experience self-love, dating, and relationships. Over the past decade, Sarrah has personally coached more than 2,500 individuals, including CEOs of multi-billion-dollar companies, and built two thriving coaching companies, earning recognition in Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Men’s Health.
Now, she’s bringing her expertise to the world through Elixr: a love coaching platform designed to guide people through every stage of the emotional journey. With its proprietary, evidence-based curriculum, Elixr helps members strengthen emotional intelligence, build confidence, and navigate friendships, dating, intimacy, and breakups with resilience and grace.
Sarrah’s message is clear: love is our birthright. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love, or the love of deep friendships, we were born to experience it all. This episode is a powerful reminder that when SHE DECIDES to embrace love in all its forms, she transforms not only her relationships, but her entire life.
Website: elixr.love
LinkedIn: Sarrah Rose
Instagram: @sarrahrosenyc
Facebook: Sarrah Rose CEO
In this refreshingly raw episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Briana Bass, therapist, Masters in Clinical Mental Health, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and former corporate executive who isn’t afraid to keep it real. Briana’s mission is clear: to help high-functioning, emotionally intelligent individuals and couples break toxic patterns, heal relationships, and transform their lives through direct, no-BS therapy.
From the burnout of modern life to the complexities of dating apps, intimacy, and identity in today’s chaotic world, Briana bridges emotional insight with real-world impact. With her blend of compassion and candor, she offers a new perspective on how we show up in love, ambition, and self-awareness.
This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from honesty, courage, and the willingness to face what’s holding you back. Because when SHE DECIDES to stop playing small and start embracing her truth, transformation begins.
📲 Instagram & TikTok: @brianabasstherapy
🌐 Website: https://brianabass.org/
In this inspiring episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kathy Colon, MBA, MPH, Founder & CEO of Nova Lux DR Properties. Kathy’s entrepreneurial journey began while caring for a loved one and traveling frequently between New York and the Dominican Republic. What started as a personal discovery, falling in love with the country’s natural beauty and vibrant culture, became the spark for a business that reimagines luxury real estate.
Drawing on her executive experience at global companies like Microsoft, IBM Watson, and Salesforce, Kathy founded Nova Lux DR Properties with a mission to make finding, furnishing, and owning a home in the Dominican Republic a seamless, holistic, and joyful experience. She shares how her passion for business, wellness, and connection shaped the company’s vision: helping clients build not just homes, but meaningful memories.
This conversation is a reminder that entrepreneurship often grows out of the intersections of our personal and professional lives. Kathy’s story blends resilience, innovation, and heart. Because when SHE DECIDES to merge purpose with expertise, she creates lasting impact across borders.
Website: novaluxdrproperties.com
Instagram: @NovaLuxDRProperties
Facebook: Nova Lux DR Properties
In this illuminating episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Dr. Marissa Pei, organizational psychologist, motivational speaker, media personality, and bestselling author widely known as the Asian Oprah. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over three decades of experience consulting for Fortune 500 companies, teaching at prestigious universities like UCLA Anderson and Boston University Brussels, and hosting her syndicated show Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, she brings both depth and warmth to powerful conversations.
Together, they explore how Dr. Pei transformed personal adversity into a mission of healing and happiness. She dives into her bestselling book 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, highlights the one practice most empowering for women, and reflects on her 12-year journey creating her enduring talk show. This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose, embracing resilience, and leading with joy.
Because when SHE DECIDES to stand firmly in her story, she uplifts countless others to do the same.
Watch her show: Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, running over a decade and airing on platforms like iHeartRadio and CNBC News Radio Marissapei+15Marissapei+15speakerhub.com+15
Instagram: @docbalance
In this empowering episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Courtney Stanfield, veteran Canadian TV broadcaster, mom of three, and founder of the revolutionary Air Out! App. Courtney’s mission is clear: to transform the way we deal with overwhelming emotions by giving people a safe, anonymous space to express themselves freely and without judgment.
From her career in broadcasting to her journey as a mother and now a mental wellness visionary, Courtney shares how unfiltered self-expression can cut through the noise, ease emotional weight, and help us feel better, fast. Together, they explore the connection between mental wellness and leadership, the courage it takes to launch something groundbreaking, and why creating judgment-free spaces matters now more than ever.
Because when SHE DECIDES to turn pain into purpose, she builds tools that give others the freedom to breathe and begin again.
✨ Air Out! has been featured in LA Weekly, FOX, Too Much Magazine, Breakfast Television, and countless tech platforms for its bold and innovative approach to wellness.
📲 Download Air Out! free on the Apple Store and Google Play, and discover how venting, without guilt or shame, can shift your energy and change your day.
👉 Connect with Courtney and Air Out!
Website: airoutapp.com
Instagram: @airoutapp
TikTok: @air.outapp
In this beautifully grounded episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Kim Depole, visionary interior designer, founder of NYC Depole Design, and a pioneer in crafting spaces that begin with the soul. With over 30 years of experience and a client list ranging from global CEOs to Oprah herself, Kim’s approach to design goes far beyond aesthetics.
Rooted in mindfulness and inspired by global travels, Kim shares how creating a home that reflects your inner world can be a powerful act of self-expression and healing. From optimizing space with intention to designing sanctuaries that support how we live, work, and restore, Kim’s philosophy empowers us to create homes that don’t just look beautiful but feel like home.
This episode is an invitation to turn inward and design outward – from the heart. Because when SHE DECIDES to honor her space, she creates a life of beauty, balance, and meaning.
Connect with Kim Depole and Depole Designs
Website: depoledesign.com
Email: studio@depoledesign.com
Phone: (212) 366-5682
Instagram: @depoledesign
YouTube: Depole Design Channel
Houzz: Depole Design LLC
In this refreshing and purposeful episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski welcomes Lucy Milligan Wahl, founder of LMW Edits, Princeton and UCLA alum, and a passionate voice for the power of organization as a tool for intentional living.
Lucy shares how she traded a career in fundraising to launch her San Francisco-based professional organizing business in 2014, helping everyone from tech CEOs to busy families find clarity in their homes and their lives. Her message is clear and powerful: everyone can be organized, and creating order in your physical space is a bold first step to showing up fully in every other area of life.
More than bins and labels, this conversation is about designing a life that makes space for what truly matters. Because when SHE DECIDES to live with intention, she makes room for joy, purpose, and freedom.
✨ Connect with Lucy Milligan Wahl
🌐 Website: www.lmwedits.com
📸 Instagram: @lmwedits
📘 Facebook: LMW Edits
💼 LinkedIn: Lucy Milligan Wahl