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Power Lunch Podcast
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Welcome to the Power Lunch Podcast where bold conversations meet your midday break. Hosted by Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael, and Amy Sousa of the Glass Ceiling Foundation, this show features candid chats with changemakers, disruptors, and doers.
Each episode fuels ambition, connection, and real talk for women in business. Pull up a seat. Bring your vision. And get ready to break through.
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032: From Vanilla to Visible with Ann Schreiber
1w ago00:20:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Ann Schreiber, founder of Copywriting for You, six time published author, and expert copywriter helping women entrepreneurs become more visible online.Together, they explore why so many women hide behind “vanilla” messaging, how visibility often matters more than perfection, and what changes when women finally stop shrinking their voice in business and life. Ann also shares her personal story of divorce, layoffs, reinvention, second chances, and building a new chapter rooted in confidence, storytelling, and authenticity.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Stop writing “vanilla” content. Playing it safe makes your messaging sound like everyone else. The most compelling content comes from sharing what makes you different and human.Visibility matters more than perfection. Many women do not have an ability problem. They have a visibility problem. Your voice, perspective, and story matter more than polished perfection.Content is not just a task to check off. Thoughtful messaging rooted in strategy, clarity, and storytelling creates deeper connection and momentum for your business.SEO is not dead, it has evolved. Modern SEO still values strong structure, keywords, and links, but now prioritizes people first content that answers real questions naturally.Storytelling creates connection. You do not have to overshare to be relatable. Small personal stories and honest moments often build the strongest trust with your audience.Reinvention can become your greatest strength. Ann shares how divorce, layoffs, and starting over led her to a more fulfilling life, new business, and a completely different future.Journaling creates clarity. Writing down your thoughts, fears, and goals can help process emotions, build confidence, and reconnect you to your voice.Progress matters more than polish. Overthinking and over editing can strip the humanity out of your message. Sometimes imperfect action creates the deepest connection.FAVORITE QUOTES:“Vanilla content is what happens when you’re afraid to show what makes you different.”“You don’t have an ability problem. You have a visibility problem.”“I’m writing for humans first and for bots second.”“People need to get over their fear of confidence and be willing to toot their own horn.”“Polish can get in the way. It’s okay to come back later and say, I’d say this differently now.”“I don’t call it baggage. I call it history.”“Saying something imperfect will resonate more than saying nothing at all.”MORE ABOUT ANN SCHREIBER:Ann Schreiber is a romance novelist and founder of Copywriting For You, where she creates SEO-driven, people-first content for brands across industries. As an author, she writes emotionally layered love stories that explore second chances, personal growth, and starting over. She is the author of the Starting Over Trilogy—Emily’s Next Chapter, Jessica’s New Beginning, and Liz’s Forever After—along with the novella The House Always Wins. Drawing on her background in marketing and storytelling, Ann brings depth, heart, and authenticity to both her fiction and client work.CONNECT WITH ANN SCHREIBERWebsite: Copywriting For YouInstagram: write_read_write_repeatLinkedIn: annschreiberFacebook: copywritingforyoucorpCONNECT 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.
Transcribe →031: Living Your Truth: Wild Steps to Personal Freedom with Erin Barry
2w ago00:18:46Tap to summarizeTracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Erin Barry, speaker, author, retreat director, and founder of Live Your Truth Journey and explore what it really means to live in alignment with your truth, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and create a life that actually feels like your own. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Living out of alignment eventually shows up in your body through stress, tension, exhaustion, and dissatisfaction.Defining your core values can become a turning point for making decisions from your true center instead of other people’s expectations.Personal freedom often matters more than financial freedom or time freedom when creating a fulfilling life.Small daily shifts like visualization, intentional routines, and habit stacking can lead to major transformation over time.Habit stacking makes personal growth more sustainable by attaching new habits to routines already in place.The W.I.L.D. framework stands for Wisdom, Intuition, Love, Direction, and Living Your Truth as a pathway to deeper self awareness and alignment.Intuition and fear are deeply connected, and learning to recognize your body’s signals can help you discern between resistance and true warning signs.Purpose is not something external to chase; it comes from fully living, growing, and reconnecting with what lights you up.Self care alone is not enough. Soul care requires slowing down and asking deeper questions about what truly nourishes your heart and spirit.FAVORITE QUOTES:“Everybody’s purpose is to live their best life, to be happy, and to continually grow and become.”“When I defined my values, I started making choices that aligned with my center rather than everyone else’s expectations.”“Happiness is not giddiness. Happiness is contentment, progression, and growth.”“When we die, the biggest regret is wishing we would have lived the life we wanted instead of who others expected us to be.”“My purpose is to live this life to its fullest potential, where fulfillment comes on the other side of growth.”“Start imagining and visualizing the change you want to see and you might start changing without even realizing it.”“Self care is not enough. You have to go deeper into soul care.”“Living your truth is following your own unique path and being present enough to interrupt your thoughts and ask soul questions.”LINKS & REFERENCES:~ Atomic Habits – James ClearFRAMEWORKS & PRACTICES~ W.I.L.D. Framework – Wisdom · Intuition · Love · Direction · Live Your Truth~ Habit Stacking – Pairing new habits with existing routines to create sustainable change.~ Visualization Practice – Mentally rehearsing the life and feelings you want to create before taking action.~ Soul Care – Going beyond self care to examine what truly nourishes your spirit, values, and emotional wellbeing.~ Present Moment Awareness – Interrupting autopilot living by slowing down and becoming more intentional and mindful.MORE ABOUT ERIN BARRY: Erin Barry empowers women on a quest for meaning wondering, “Who am I? Why am I here? What’s my purpose?” to awaken their personal power reconnecting to their authentic being, passions, and purpose to follow their own unique path growing into their full potential enjoying life fully.CONNECT WITH ERIN BARRY:Website: liveyourtruthjourney.comWebsite: erinmariebarry.comInstagram: liveyourtruthjourneyLinkedIn: erin-marie-barry-lytj/Facebook: liveyourtruthjourneyCONNECT WITH US:InstagramLinkedInFacebookLink TreeWebsiteIf 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.
Transcribe →030: Awakening the Hero Within: Radical Responsibility, Mindset Shifts, and Money Stories with Charity Weibel
3w ago00:22:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Charity Weibel, Market President at Merchants Bank (Apple Valley and Rosemount) and author of Awakening the Hero Within: Discovering Her Power.Together, they dive into how women often wait to be “chosen” or “rescued” in their careers and lives (like the fairy tales we grew up with) and how to instead become the hero of your own story. Charity shares practical tools for shifting from victimhood to radical personal responsibility, from scarcity to abundance, and from survival mode to peaceful, intentional living.KEY TAKEAWAYS:You are the hero of your own story. Stop waiting to be noticed, chosen, or rescued; hard work only pays off when you also speak up and step upUse the H.E.R.O. formula. Combine Hard Work, Education, and Responsibility for Self so you’re ready when Opportunity shows up.Choose radical responsibility. Catch yourself playing the blame game and pivot to, “What can I do about this?”Shift your mindset first . Move from fixed to growth, from scarcity to abundance, and stop letting your past dictate your future.Start tiny to change your money story. Even saving $5 a week and cutting small “filler” purchases can begin to create real financial breathing room.Interrupt negative spirals fast. Name the negative thought, replace it with “I am” affirmations, breathe deeply, and use music or movement to reset your energy.Lead with intention, not autopilot. The tools are simple; the transformation comes from using them consistently instead of picking up the same old emotional luggage every morning.FAVORITE QUOTES:“We have to realize that we are the heroes of our own story.”“Women will say, ‘The opportunity was never given to me.’ Yes, the opportunity has been given—but what action did you take to own that opportunity?”“I always question that when I start thinking about my childhood: you’re not six anymore.”“If we’re going to live in a survival mentality or scarcity mentality, we have to choose to move into an abundance mindset.”“Awareness is always the first step to growth.”“I just woke up one day and decided, I’m tired of being this way. I want to change.”“Every step you’re talking about is easy to do—it just takes intention.”“Stop waiting to be begged, chosen, or rescued. Make the decision to take action.”LINKS & REFERENCES:BooksAwakening the Hero Within: Discovering Her Power – Charity WeibelSelf-guided career and mindset book for women, with prompts to help you claim the hero role in your own life.Mindset – Carol DweckThe foundation of growth vs. fixed mindset referenced in the conversation.Everything is Figureoutable – Marie ForleoRecommended for its core belief that every challenge is solvable.Frameworks & Practices MentionedH.E.R.O. Formula – Hard Work · Education · Responsibility for Self · OpportunityBlame Audit – Notice when you blame traffic, weather, or other people and intentionally shift to “What can I do?”Money Micro-Steps – Start with small weekly savings (even $5) and cut low-impact “filler” purchases.“I Am” Affirmations – e.g., “I am confident. I am positive. I am intelligent.” Post them where you’ll see them daily.Breath & Music Reset – Deep breathing to interrupt negative spirals and “girl power” playlists to raise your energy.MORE ABOUT Charity Weibel: Where intuition stirs and courage rises, Charity helps women awaken their waiting hero within.CONNECT WITH Charity Weibel: Website: Rise2Success.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charityweibel/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.
Transcribe →029: From Attendee to Advocate: Why Membership Matters
Apr 2800:15:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael introduce the new Glass Ceiling Foundation Membership and share how it transforms women from attendees into active contributors. They explain how membership supports free and low cost events, amplifies member visibility, and strengthens a community committed to helping women break through seen and unseen barriers.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Membership shifts you from simply attending events to contributing to a larger mission and movement for womenMember support helps keep happy hours, masterminds, and power luncheons financially accessible and sustainableFounding members receive benefits such as discounted power luncheon tickets, podcast exposure, social media visibility, and members only events and swagThe foundation is community driven, listening to what women want and shaping future offerings like webinars, mentorship, and in school classesMembership signals a public commitment to championing other women and breaking barriers togetherFAVORITE QUOTES:“Membership takes you from an attendee to a contributor. Now you are part of something bigger.” –~Tracie Munce“Glass Ceiling Foundation is really about empowering women to break through barriers, both seen and unseen.” ~ Tracie Munce“We should be running into those rooms where other women are sharing their wisdom with us.” ~ Tracie Munce“Just start the deal. It does not have to be perfect. Start, and let the snowball effect happen.” ~ Tracie Munce“We are listening to our community and building what they are asking for.” ~ Lisa CarmichaelLINKS & REFERENCES:Glass Ceiling Foundation website: glassceilingfoundation.orgBook: Grit by Angela DuckworthAuthor and book club leader: Ann SchreiberGlass Ceiling Foundation Book ClubGlass Ceiling Foundation Mastermind ProgramPower Luncheon event at Caspers in April & JuneCONNECT 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.
Transcribe →028: Health Is Not a Luxury with Dr. Shelly Recer
Apr 2100:23:28Tap to summarizeOn 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.
Transcribe →027: Modern Goddess Energy: Doing Hard Things with Dawn Crowe
Apr 1400:24:56Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →026: From Surviving to Blooming: Stacey Burr on Healing After Trauma
Apr 700:21:46Tap to summarizeOn 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 necessaryFAVORITE 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 BurrThe person you need to love the most is not me, not Dad, not Grandma. It’s yourself. ~ Stacey BurrOur bodies hold onto survival. Healing happens when we learn how to feel safe again. ~ Stacey BurrA huge part of this is community. People need to know they’re not alone. ~ Stacey BurrLINKS & REFERENCES: Ember in Bloom Foundation. Trauma‑informed yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki for women survivorsViolence Free Minnesota. Statewide partner amplifying Ember in BloomNine Mile Brewing (Bloomington, MN) – Monthly community yoga + sound bath benefitting Ember in BloomCornerstone (Bloomington, MN) – Survivor support organization where Stacey leads yoga sessionsMORE 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.CONNECT WITH EMBER IN BLOOM:InstagramLinked InFacebookWebsite: Ember in BloomCONNECT 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.
Transcribe →025: 100 Women, $10,000: The Power of 100 Eagan Women
Mar 3100:09:40Tap to summarizeIn 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!
Transcribe →024: The Power of You and Your Money: A Conversation with Carolyn Oberfeld
Mar 2400:20:20Tap to summarizeHosted 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!
Transcribe →023: Community, Home, and 35 Years in Real Estate with Lisa Rawson
Mar 1700:23:48Tap to summarizeHosts 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 jobBalancing motherhood and a demanding career—like working through the Fourth of July to close three dealsThe 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 moneySimple, high-impact prep and staging tips for sellersWhat still excites Lisa about real estate after 35 yearsHow community groups like the Glass Ceiling Foundation and regular happy hours have shaped friendship, support, and businessThe importance of thick skin, flow over hustle, and not attaching to clients’ emotions and expectationsThis conversation is for anyone who:Is thinking about buying or selling a homeLoves stories of long-term, relationship-based businessIs curious how community involvement can grow a careerWants 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 RawsonMORE 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. CONNECT WITH LISA RAWSON:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookCall 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. 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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