What if being “selfish” is actually the key to living a more honest, aligned life? Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, joins Kara Duffy to challenge everything we’ve been taught about putting others first.

They explore the conditioning women face around giving, the courage it takes to tell the truth in relationships, and how redefining marriage as a choice - not a contract - can transform connection. Kerry shares the deeply personal journey behind her memoir, the realities of running a family business, and what it means to finally listen to yourself.

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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00:00 Introduction to Kerry Docherty & her book Selfish

01:00 Kerry’s background, early creativity & career path

03:30 Writing the book & what she’s most proud of

05:00 Why she chose the word “selfish”

06:30 Conditioning, people-pleasing & identifying your needs

08:00 Redefining selfishness & finding balance

09:30 Marriage evolution & choosing your partner

12:30 Hard conversations, conflict & truth-telling

14:30 Leadership & communication in business

15:30 Parenting, modeling conflict & raising kids

16:30 Indigenous partnerships & impact through Faherty

18:30 Conscious capitalism & brand values

21:00 Being seen vs. being liked

:23:30 Community, retreats & connection

25:30 Building your circle & finding your people

27:00 Rule-breaking & personal freedom

28:30 Parenting in today’s cultural climate

31:00 Practices for joy, sanity & grounding

32:30 Power, womanhood & identity

33:00 Releasing the book & handling reactions

34:30 Selfishness, responsibility & healing others

36:00 Realities of entrepreneurship & family business

38:30 What Kerry needs & hopes for readers

40:00 Inspiration & everyday humanity

42:00 Letting go, presence & self-awareness

43:30 Reconnecting to the body & mindfulness

45:00 Closing thoughts & where to find Kerry

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