In this intimate and inspiring episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, co-hosts Lin Schussler Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes explore what it really means to walk out a big vision—without burning out or abandoning your own rhythm.

Brooke opens up about her personal process of visionary creation:
🌀 Feeling her way forward
🌀 Honoring emotional alignment
🌀 Allowing space to adjust course before taking action

Together, the trio dives into:
• The power of energetic boundaries and self-awareness
• Balancing masculine action with feminine flow
• How numbing or rushing past emotions can stall your purpose
• Why processing, pivoting, and patience matter in visionary work
• The fear of being seen and how it can block growth
• The sacred art of holding space for others while honoring yourself

This episode is both soulful and strategic—perfect for anyone navigating the in-between space of dreaming and doing. You’ll leave reminded that you’re not meant to do this alone, and that your process is powerful—especially when it’s done in community.

💛 Quote to hold onto:
“Does it feel like all of me when I speak it?” — Brooke Haynes
Join our community and upcoming events at WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

✨ Episode Description:

In this electric, behind-the-scenes-style episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman invite listeners into the real-time energy of what happens when visionary women take aligned action, follow their intuition, and co-create in community.

With raw honesty and contagious enthusiasm, they reflect on:
• What they each built in one weekend—and why momentum matters
• The mindset shifts that helped them stop overthinking and start executing
• What gets in the way of women acting on their ideas (hello, worthiness and fear of success)
• How close friendships and creative community spark faster, braver moves
• The myth of waiting for perfect timing and the truth about inspired urgency
• How the “Wise Women Way” blends soul-alignment, strategic action, and deep connection

From collaboration to curriculum, landing pages to vision casting, this episode is a celebration of what happens when you stop holding back and start trusting your voice, your timing, and your community.

💬 Key Quote:
“Particle speed determines power. The faster the aligned action, the greater the transformation.”

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💛 Ready to move from idea to action—without burnout or overthinking? Join the movement at WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this heart-centered and deeply reflective episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman explore the many layers of resilience—not just as a survival mechanism, but as a conscious, empowered way of living.

Together, they unpack:
• The true meaning of resilience (and how we often define it for ourselves)
• How trauma, identity, and early life experiences shape our resilience
• The difference between numbing and navigating
• Why community, creativity, and connection are essential for healing
• The tension between holding on to resilience as a superpower vs. letting go to grow
• How women can reclaim resilience as a tool for leadership, unity, and change

Each host vulnerably shares their personal stories—from early abandonment, birth mother grief, and patriarchal conditioning to how they now build visionary, community-driven spaces rooted in radical authenticity and inner alignment.

💬 Key Quote:
“Your resilience is not survival—it’s active transformation. You don’t just endure—you grow through it.”

🫶 Ready to discover your own resilience story? Join our community and upcoming events at WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman sit down with the courageous and mission-driven Jeannie Dougherty—called “money whisperer” by her clients and founder of a growing caregiver conference designed to support unseen, undervalued caregivers.

Jeannie shares her deeply personal journey from caregiver to advocate, from money confusion to financial empowerment. Her story weaves together loss, resilience, and bold pivots—from discovering emotional-behavioral money coaching at a dance class to launching a conference that is changing lives.

Whether you’re a caregiver, entrepreneur, or simply navigating your own transformation, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that your lived experience can become your most powerful contribution.

🌀 Jeannie’s Mantra for 2025: “Relax into the unknown.”

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Connect with Jeannie Daugherty:
🔗 JeannieDaugherty.com — For caregiving resources
🔗 GlobalMoneyCoach.com — For money coaching support

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

Join hosts Lin Schussler- Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes on the Wise Women Collective Show as they welcome the inspiring Amy Wilding, founder of Red Tent Louisville and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. In this powerful conversation, Amy shares her journey of creating spaces for women to reclaim their sovereignty beyond patriarchal structures, including mother-daughter circles, healing circles, and perimenopause support groups.

From her personal experiences of navigating fertility challenges to becoming a fierce advocate for women’s health and education, Amy dives deep into the importance of body literacy, menstrual health, and community-based support for women at every stage of life. The conversation explores the profound impact of patriarchal conditioning, the need for women’s circles as spaces for healing and empowerment, and the importance of preparing for life transitions like perimenopause with knowledge and community.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to connect deeper with yourself and other women, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for an insightful, heart-centered discussion on reclaiming the wisdom that has been lost and stepping into your power as a woman.

🔹 Topics Covered:
• What patriarchy really is and how it affects women’s lives.
• The importance of menstrual health education and body awareness.
• Creating safe spaces for women to gather, share, and heal.
• The transition into perimenopause and how to prepare for it.
• How women can reclaim their sovereignty and voice in a society that often silences them.
• The power of women’s circles and community-based healing.

💡 Where to Find Amy Wilding:
• Website: Red Tent Louisville
• Instagram: @AmyWildingOfficial
• Books: Weaving Our Way Beyond Patriarchy & Period of Change (coming soon!)

🎧 Listen Now & Step Into Your Power!

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

✨ Episode Description:

In this passionate and deeply personal episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman unpack their “why” behind producing the Be More Conference—a global, twice-yearly online event dedicated to amplifying the voices, leadership, and power of women.

Together, they reflect on:
• The origin story and evolution of the Be More Conference
• How creating spaces for authenticity, visibility, and sisterhood transforms lives
• Why amplification and aligned leadership matter more than ever
• What it means to say “We won’t go back”—and how presence and unity move us forward
• The role of generational patterns, social programming, and personal healing in collective change
• The responsibility and joy of creating a space where every woman belongs

From organizing panels and speaker lineups to holding the emotional labor of community leadership, the trio shares what drives them to keep showing up—even when it’s hard. This is a call to action, a celebration of women’s voices, and a reminder that when women rise together, we rise for good.

💬 Quote to hold on to:
“We create what we didn’t have, so no one else has to go without it again.”

📣 Want to attend or share the Be More Conference? Visit WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com for dates, tickets, and recordings.

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this inspiring episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes welcome Melanie Brummer, the founder of the Upcycled Cloth Collective. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from a self-employed artisan in South Africa to an internationally recognized leader in textile upcycling.

Discover how Melanie turned her mission to reduce textile waste into a thriving global movement, empowering communities to transform discarded fabrics into beautiful, meaningful creations. From launching a viral Facebook community with over 240,000 members to collaborating with Meta on community management best practices, Melanie’s story is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Join us as we discuss:
✨ The environmental crisis of textile waste and its global impact.
✨ How Melanie built an engaged, mission-driven online community.
✨ The power of conscious choices and creative reuse in everyday life.
✨ Lessons in entrepreneurship, pivoting, and following your mission.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community building, or making a difference, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.

Connect with Melanie Brummer & The Upcycled Cloth Collective:
🔗 Facebook Group: Upcycled Cloth Collective
🔗 Website: upcycledclothcollective.com

🌿 Join us in creating a more sustainable future—one upcycled textile at a time!

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Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes dive into a hot topic that sparks passionate debates: niching down in business. Does finding a niche help you grow, or does it box you in?

Join us as we challenge the traditional business model that insists on hyper-focus and explore how being multi-passionate can be a strength rather than a limitation. Holly shares her visceral reaction to the word niche, Lynn unpacks the long-standing programming behind it, and Brooke explains how true alignment—not rigid categories—drives success.

We discuss:
✨ Why niching down can feel suffocating for multi-passionate entrepreneurs
✨ The balance between clarity in messaging and embracing all parts of yourself
✨ How the business world is shifting from a masculine-driven model to one that embraces flow, authenticity, and allowing
✨ The power of finding the thread that connects all your passions

If you've ever felt pressure to "pick a lane" in your business but struggle to narrow yourself down, this episode is for you! Tune in and discover how you can show up fully as YOU without losing clarity or impact.

🎧 Listen now and join the conver

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman