#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 strategies to overcome common challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone looking to refine their approach to scaling a business while maintaining balance in life. Listeners will gain actionable advice on navigating the complexities of business ownership, avoiding common pitfalls, and leveraging expert guidance to achieve their goals. By the end of the episode, you’ll have fresh perspectives and practical tips to align your vision, passion, and strategies for long-term success.

#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

#66 – Krystal Weigl: This is Not Your Father’s Law Firm

In this episode of the She Lift Project podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick welcomes Krystal Weigl, an attorney, author, and advocate passionate about transforming the legal field. Krystal runs her own law firm, Weigl Law, where she focuses on civil rights, employment law, and supporting individuals and small businesses through creative, people-centered legal solutions. This episode

#65 – Sara Joern: EMDR, Trauma, and the Path to Healing

In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick welcomes psychotherapist Sara Joern of Wild Sage Counseling for a deep and heartfelt conversation. Sara specializes in trauma, anxiety, social justice, and relationship dynamics, using tools like EMDR to guide her clients toward lasting healing. Together, they explore the roots of emotional pain, the