#18 Sheila Burkett – Trading Wealth for Health

Sheila Burkett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spry Digital. Her company helps small to mid-size businesses design and build things for the web. She also loves to networking, teaching, mentoring, and public speaking.

She talks to Cynthia about getting started in technology back in 1985, and how that led to her becoming a General Partner at Edward Jones at the age of 33. Ultimately, she decided to leave the corporate world and jump into another fast paced industry, auto racing. She helped her husband with Tuxedo Park Racing before ultimately deciding to start Spry Digital with some like minded colleagues. She shares her wisdom on running a good business, her views on networking effectively, and the importance of prioritizing your own health and wellbeing.

#44 – Shannon Shores: From People Pleaser to Power Player

In this episode, Shannon Shores shares her incredible transformation from a quiet, people-pleasing young girl to a bold, unapologetic leader, entrepreneur, and kind-hearted powerhouse. Shannon dives deep into her journey of overcoming childhood struggles, setting boundaries, and facing the “monsters under the bed” that held her back for years. Through humor, raw honesty, and empowering

#43 – April Porter: The Secret Sauce (SOS) For Startup Success

This episode of The She Lift Project Podcast features April Porter, a successful entrepreneur, business strategist, and franchising expert. April shares her insights on helping small business owners bridge the gap between passion and profitability by uncovering the “Secret Sauce” for sustainable success. Through candid conversations, April highlights the importance of mindset, resilience, and practical

#42 – Jane Megown: How a House Fire Ignited Success

In this episode of The She Lift Project, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick welcomes Jane Megown, President and Owner of Elastizell, who shares her remarkable journey from a career in marketing to leading a construction company specializing in lightweight cellular concrete. Jane’s company is behind critical infrastructure projects, often unseen but essential, such as filling spaces under

#41: Sylvia Owens: Basketball & Boardrooms

Join host Cynthia Kirkpatrick in a deeply inspiring conversation with Sylvia Owens, the Director IT Revenue Cycle Systems at BJC Healthcare. With over 27 years of experience in healthcare, 18 of them in IT, Sylvia shares her incredible journey from growing up in East St. Louis to playing professional basketball in Europe and eventually transitioning