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In this powerful episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Jenn Whitmer, a leadership coach, speaker, and author whose journey began when she was fired from her dream job in education. Jenn trains leaders to solve complex people problems—from burnout and toxic cultures to communication breakdowns and conflict resolution—by […]

Welcome to Episode #61 of the She Lift Project Podcast, where host Cynthia Kirkpatrick sits down with Dr. Vedica Sharma, a board-certified intensivist and entrepreneur. Dr. Sharma is an ICU physician who treats the sickest patients on their worst days, and is also the co-founder of Vivia Concierge, a first-of-its-kind concierge services company offering everything

In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick welcomes Felice McClendon, the first executive director of Delmar Main Street in St. Louis. Felice’s work focuses on economic development, supporting 250 small businesses and nearly 37,000 residents across eight neighborhoods along the Delmar corridor. The conversation explores her innovative approach to community

In this powerful episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, host Cynthia Kirkpatrick welcomes Dr. Leslie Davis, a relationship therapist, owner of Eva Empowered, and international speaker. Dr. Davis specializes in helping women heal from toxic relationships, increase self-worth, and walk in freedom by knowing their truth. The conversation explores self-silencing among women, recognizing toxic

Join host Cynthia Kirkpatrick for an inspiring conversation with Maxine Clark, the visionary founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Clark is not only the creator of the beloved stuffed animal empire but also a passionate community leader, educator at Washington University, and current ambassador for St. Louis through her work on the Delmar Divine project. This episode

Join host Cynthia Kirkpatrick as she interviews legendary artist and entrepreneur Mary Engelbreit, creator of one of America’s most beloved illustration brands. Mary has built a multi-generational empire through greeting cards, calendars, children’s books, licensing deals, retail stores, and a beloved lifestyle magazine. In this episode, Mary shares the simple truth about building a creative

Marriage and family therapist Angela Skurtu joins host Cynthia Kirkpatrick for an incredibly honest conversation about building multiple businesses from scratch. Angela is a successful therapist, author of three books, speaker, and entrepreneur who has built her empire by relying on process efficiency. This episode dives deep into the real challenges of entrepreneurship, from overcoming

Laura K. Sawyier, founder and CEO of LKS Styling and Consulting, joins Cynthia Kirkpatrick for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of style, psychology, and personal transformation. Laura helps clients build confidence through strategic styling, using a revolutionary digital closet platform that functions like the famous Clueless movie wardrobe system. This episode explores how getting

Noelle Robinson is the founder and owner of The Sound Spa in St. Peters, MO, and a former teacher who discovered the transformative power of sound healing after years of chronic health struggles. Her expertise lies in sound immersion therapy, nervous system regulation, and helping people find healing through therapeutic vibrations using gongs, singing bowls,

Meet Courtney English, a trademark business attorney and founder of Upscale Law who specializes in helping small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the complete business lifecycle from startup to scaling. With expertise in brand protection, trademark law, and business contracts, Courtney has built her practice around being proactive rather than reactive, focusing on preventing costly