In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Christy Pretzinger, CEO of WG Content, about the importance of creating a "cultural balance sheet" at work. By fostering a culture that enhances both human connections and business success it creates an environment where employees thrive and feel valued.

WG Content’s core values—empowered, curious, kind, and fun—are not just words on a wall; they are ingrained in the company’s daily operations and celebrated in monthly meetings. Christy explains that her company’s success is rooted in fostering a culture that values each person's unique contributions and feels their absence when they are not present.

Christy is a popular podcast speaker and is co-author of the upcoming book “Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Keys to Creating an Environment Where People Can Thrive.” She’s also a long-time member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global nonprofit comprising business leaders from 65 countries.

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Jacqueline Green, CEO and Founder Behind the Design, Speaker, and Coach discusses her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. She shares her valuable insights on building a profitable business and stresses the importance of treating your venture not as a hobby but as a serious business and brand. Drawing from her experience, Jacqueline offers practical advice on managing resources effectively to create a sustainable and successful business.

Jacqueline Green is the founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist of Behind the Design, a training and education company that provides interior designers and other creative business owners with the tools needed to build profitable businesses. With a solid background in business and marketing, Jacqueline realized she had a unique skill set that could help businesses overcome these pain points and fulfill their deep desire to make a difference and assist others.

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Michele Phillips, Founder of Key Performance and author of “Happiness is a Habit: Simple Daily Rituals,” about the science of emotions, highlighting how daily happiness habits can transform your life and business. Michele discusses how successful people channel their energy into things they can control, emphasizing that the positive energy you create in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. In positive psychology, she explains, the key difference between optimists and pessimists lies in how they process and interpret life events.

As the president of Key Performance Michele has been on a lifelong quest to help others create positive habits that build confidence, increase vitality, and help people move in the direction of their goals and dreams. Michele's professional experience spans over 20 years facilitating engaging workshops, seminars, and coaching programs. An authority in the field of peak performance, Michele inspires others to action and helps individuals create lives filled with energy, joy, and positive habits.

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Website: Key 2 Unlock/Key Performance
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Book: “Happiness is a Habit: Simple Daily Rituals That Increase Energy, Improve Well-Being, and Add Joy to Every Day”

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kami Guildner, Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and best-selling Author regarding how the narratives you share about yourself shape both you and your brand. As a business coach for high vibe women entrepreneurs, she helps them build businesses they love with more time and wealth prosperity. Kami weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategies, and utilizing her Soul+Strategy™ approach to business, she helps her clients succeed in business.

Kami is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, Extraordinary Women Connect events, and host of the award-winning Extraordinary Women Radio™ – a podcast igniting a new paradigm of entrepreneurship with Soul+Strategy at its heart.

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Podcast: Extraordinary Women Radio

Oct Event: Extraordinary Women Ignite

Book: “Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose.”

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. L. Carol Scott, author of "Just Be Your S.E.L.F.," about a personal-growth framework for adults that draws on early development research. She explains how your upbringing influences your potential and how this framework can enhance self-awareness in work and life relationships, forming a solid foundation for success.

Dr. L. Carol Scott is a #1 International Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and keynote speaker​. As a trauma-informed developmental psychologist, she brings your birthright of SASS—Self-Aware Success Strategies to help you get along better on the adult playgrounds where you play today.

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Carolyn Boldt, VP of Design at CrossFields and a holistic health and wellness advocate. Carolyn knows how our work and living environments significantly impact our mental health. So, when designing your space, design it so it resonates with you and helps keep your mental well-being with a positive outlook.

Carolyn's passion for interior design began in her teens, collaborating with her NASA engineer father on the early preliminary design of US Space Station, and she now boasts over 40 years of industry expertise.

In 2004, she and her husband co-founded CrossFields as a design-build firm in Atlanta, and in 2011 they changed their focus to improving the public’s perception of alternative medicine and highlighting the power of holistic healthcare.

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We are celebrating our 200th episode and we are so thankful to our Sweet but Fearless nation and all our listeners. Your support and engagement inspire us to continue empowering women leaders and building a supportive community. We especially thank all the magnificent guests who have shared their successes, failures, insights, and personal journeys so that we all can be inspired.

In this episode, Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, talk about managing your energy, not your time. What’s the difference? Essentially, time management involves using your resources to maximize the finite time available. Energy management, on the other hand, is about cultivating your internal resources to bring your best self to every engagement, including meeting deadlines and managing time effectively.

Cooper and Mary offer tips on how to bolster your energy management!

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In this episode, Cooper Alexander and Mary Sullivan, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, discuss when and how to say ‘no’ to taking on more work. For most of us, saying no doesn't come naturally. We want to be seen as 'yes people'—the 'go-to' team players. However, agreeing to take on too many assignments and projects can leave you overextended and stressed.

So when should you say ‘no’? Cooper and Mary outline why it makes sense to decline additional work and provide tips on how to do so without negatively affecting your career.

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