#71 – Sally Schwarz: Her Mom Said Go, And She Never Stopped

In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, Cynthia talks with Sally Schwarz, a retired emeritus professor of radiology at Washington University in St. Louis and a global leader in nuclear pharmacy. Sally built a groundbreaking career in radiopharmaceutical science, regulatory leadership, and international medical innovation while helping shape the future of nuclear medicine. They discuss her journey from a small town in Iowa to global scientific leadership, and how her mother’s determination for her daughters’ education shaped the risks, pivots, and opportunities that defined her life.

This episode is for women who are navigating career decisions, considering a pivot, or wondering if their path has to be perfectly planned. Listeners will learn how curiosity, networking, resilience, and saying “yes” to opportunities can open doors they never expected. After listening, you will feel more confident trusting your own path, taking the next step forward, and pursuing success in whatever form it takes.

#82 – Twists of Fate Build a Lasting Legacy

This week Cynthia sits down with Farica Chang, managing partner of Anderson Technologies and founder of Anderson Archival, two St. Louis businesses built around helping people protect what matters most. Farica opens up about the unplanned turns that shaped her path, from a temporary contract job to running a growing company, and the deeply personal

#81 – The Plan Your Family Needs: Jennifer Belmont Jennings

Joining Cynthia this episode is Jennifer Belmont Jennings, an estate planning attorney at MGD Law in St. Louis and a former wealth advisor who has spent her career bridging the legal and financial sides of people’s lives. Their conversation moves through the winding, sometimes discouraging path that shaped Jennifer’s career, the mindset shifts that carried

#80 – Saying Yes to Adventure – Aoifinn Devitt

This week Cynthia is joined by Aoifinn Devitt, a senior member of Moneta’s Global Wealth team and a longtime voice in international finance. Aoifinn shares her journey across continents, industries, and life stages, from bold early adventures to major career pivots. It’s a conversation full of honesty, humor, and hard won wisdom. This episode is

#79 – Holly Breuer – A Culture Built to Prosper

Holly Breuer is the founder of Prosper CPAs, a St. Louis accounting firm she launched in 2022. It started with a simple question: could you build a firm that provided elite-level service to business owners while also being a genuinely great place to work? Holly spent twenty years in public accounting, including time at large