Amanda Golka, the creative force behind Swell Entertainment is driven by a passion for storytelling, captivating audiences with diverse content that sparks curiosity and exploration. Amanda has built a reputation for her honest and insightful commentary on products, events, film, TV, and the latest trends. With over half a million followers across platforms and an […]
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A Conversation with Shelf Talks Podcast Creator Roberta Townes
Roberta Townes, host of Shelf Talks Podcast is redefining retail success for Female Founders. With over 15 years of experience as a retail buyer for national chains, Roberta Townes witnessed firsthand how emerging and indie brands struggled to succeed in retail—not because their products weren’t great, but because they lacked the right tools to navigate […]
An Interview with Executive Coach, Author, and Podcaster Melody Wilding
Finding success in your career is about so much more than skills and strategy. According to Melody Wilding, everything changes when you master the art and science of both influencing others and managing your own inner world. Melody is an award-winning executive coach, human behavior professor, and author of the new book, Managing Up: How […]
From Trauma to Triumph – BB’s Story
BB Gabriel —proud Canadian, registered social worker, and soon-to-be two-time author—has never let her harrowing past define her. A survivor of domestic violence, she courageously transformed her trauma into testimony through storytelling, culminating in her debut work, No Ordinary Love. With her second book, We’ll Meet You—a deeply personal exploration of grief—on the horizon, BB […]
Get to Know Entrepreneur Linda Peavy | Founder of LiPav Consulting and Cultured Curves
After securing over $17 million in grants for clients, Linda Peavy has built a grant writing academy with over 3,000 students where she teaches women and minority-led organizations how to win grants. Also a curvy fashion influencer, she inspires women over 50 who want to show up as the best version of themselves every day […]
An Interview with Jenny Otavina | Founder of KID CITY Parties
Jenny Otavina, the founder of KID CITY Parties, a kids party planning business, is a remarkable example of resilience and determination. Originally from Ukraine, Jenny’s entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by overcoming some of life’s toughest challenges. From surviving the devastating impacts of COVID-19 to facing the hardships of war, she managed not only to […]
Meet Glenda Benevides | Singer-Songwriter, Author, and Global Badass Goddess
Award-winning, GRAMMY®-nominated, singer-songwriter Glenda Benevides Glenda Benevides, founder Global Badass Goddess, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, and Recording Academy voting member. I am an award winning, Grammy nominated singer and songwriter. From the age of four, I wassinging in the car with my dad, and by six, I was rescuing animals off the streets. Born in Oakland,California, and […]
A Q&A with Katherine Suarez founder of Nomad Atelier
Katherine Suarez founder of Nomad Atelier Katherine Suarez founded Nomad Atelier as a result of her deeply personal journey of redesigning her life after 20 years in the corporate world, working with brands like The North Face, Eastpak, Vans, and 7 For All Mankind. Losing her job forced her to pause and reflect—a moment that […]
An Interview with Jacci Gresham the First Known Black Female Tattoo Artist and Shop Owner in the United States
Jacci Gresham Flint, Michigan native Jacci Gresham is the first known Black female tattoo artist and shop owner in the United States. Her Aart Accent tattoo shop, formerly located in New Orleans famed French Quarter, was Lousiana’s oldest continuous tattoo business. Jacci has designed tattoos for celebrities, been featured in media, and acted as a […]
What To Look For When Shopping For Diamond Jewelry
Photo by Sabrianna on Unsplash *Post may contain affiliate links. Diamond jewelry is amongst the most lavish and showstopping gifts you could buy someone – or yourself. There aren’t many things better than seeing a big sparkling diamond on your finger or around your neck. However, shopping for diamond jewelry is a lot harder than […]
