#23 – Mich Hancock: Showing Up as Yourself

Mich Hancock is the CEO of 100th Monkey, a digital marketing agency that specializes in human-to-human interactions. She is also the Co-Founder and License Holder of TEDxStLouis, an independently organized TED Event, as well as the host of her popular MichMash Podcast, which focuses on guests who are notably kind and accomplishing important work in our world.

Mich talks to Cynthia about her company 100th Monkey, her philosophy on personal development and growth, meditation, the evolution of TEDx St. Louis, her battle with alopecia, and so much more. From the start of this episode, she shares so much wisdom that can help you personally and professionally. Her growth and success is a testament to how well her methods work. Another powerhouse episode with valuable perspectives from a very special woman.

#70 – Alison Niermann: Stop Extinguishing Your Spark at Work

In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Alison Niermann, founder and CEO of Tilley Partners. Alison is an executive recruiter and leadership advisor who helps organizations hire the right people and build teams that actually work. They talk about how to recognize your true professional value, how great

#69 – Melissa Gragg: How to Win High-Stakes Negotiations

In this episode of The She Lift Project, Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Melissa Gragg of Bridge Valuation Partners for a deep dive into what it really takes to win high-stakes negotiations. From complex business sales and mergers to high-net-worth divorces and closed mediations, Melissa shares how her background in business valuation, forensic accounting, expert

#68 – Angie Lovatto: Accountability That Unlocks Potential

Accountability That Unlocks Potential features a powerful conversation between Cynthia Kirkpatrick and Angie Lovatto, Vice President of Human Resources at KCI Construction, about leadership, non-linear career paths, and building a people-first culture in a male-dominated industry. Angie shares her journey from starting on a construction job site at 18 to becoming an executive leader, navigating

#67 – Lisa Govro – Big Heart Tea and Choosing Integrity

In this episode of The She Lift Project, Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Lisa Govro, founder of Big Heart Tea Co., to explore how a deeply personal mission turned into a nationally recognized, values-driven brand. Lisa shares the journey of building Big Heart Tea Co. from a trailer at local farmers markets to shelves at