In this special live episode recorded on KFAI's Wave Project, hosts Lisa Carmichael and Tracie Munce share the story behind Glass Ceiling Foundation and the mission that drives its work. They explore how education, mentorship, and community empower women to grow personally and professionally.

It's a behind-the-scenes look at the values that shape both the Foundation and the Power Lunch Podcast, and why women supporting one another has the power to change lives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Community over competition is at the heart of everything they do
Education, mentorship, and community are their three pillars

Health, wealth, leadership, and personal growth are all connected and deserve open, honest conversations.
Money is a tool for creating opportunity, serving others, and building a lasting legacy.
Growth doesn't stop with age. Every season of life offers an opportunity to learn, evolve, and step into what's next.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

Leaders are readers.
Our community is not about collecting business cards. It's about creating belonging.
If our business is not lining our pocket, it is lining our ego.
Women don't stop growing because they reach a certain age. We keep growing because we want to keep growing.
Life is better when we support one another.

LINKS & REFERENCES:

Glass Ceiling Foundation ⁠https://glassceilingfoundation.org⁠
The Power Lunch Podcast ⁠(https://glassceilingfoundation.org/podcast)⁠ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms.
KFAI Wave Project ⁠https://kfai.org⁠ ⁠https://kfai.org/waveproject⁠

Books Mentioned

Awake by Jen Hatmaker
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell
Jessica's New Beginning & Liz's Forever After by Ann Schreiber

MORE ABOUT TRACIE MUNCE: Tracie is the co-founder and President of the Glass Ceiling Foundation and co-host of the Power Lunch Podcast. An entrepreneur, speaker, storyteller, and manifestation generator, Tracie is passionate about leadership, hospitality, and building communities where women feel welcomed, connected, and inspired to grow.

She is the co-owner of Merlin's Rest Pub in Minneapolis, creating experiences that bring people together through hospitality, conversation, and meaningful connection. Whether she's speaking, hosting, or building community, Tracie encourages women to dream bigger and believe in themselves and each other.

CONNECT WITH TRACIE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciemunce/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracie-munce-2b203622/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracie.munce
Website: ⁠tracie.dreamtripslaunch.com/en/funnel
Website: merlinsmarket.us
Website: merlinsrest.com

MORE ABOUT LISA CARMICHAEL: Lisa is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Glass Ceiling Foundation and co-host of the Power Lunch Podcast. An entrepreneur and Fractional CMO, Lisa business owners build trusted brands, strengthen reputations, leaving lasting legacies. She creates conversations and experiences that encourage women to think differently. Her mission is to help women build confidence, strengthen connections, and create legacies that extend far beyond business.

CONNECT WITH LISA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisarcarmichael
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarcar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisarcar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisarcar/?sub_confirmation=1
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-r-carmichael
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8G6Yj66/
Website: lisarcarmichael.com

ABOUT THE GLASS CEILING FOUNDATION

A nonprofit empowering women through education, mentorship, and community. Through the Power Lunch Podcast, Power Luncheons, networking events, leadership development, and scholarships, we help women learn, grow, and break through barriers to build businesses, strengthen communities, and create lasting legacies.CONNECT WITH GLASS CEILING FOUNDATION