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From Overwhelmed to Organized: How to Escape Mental Clutter & Reclaim Your Life | Lisa Woodruff

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in mental clutter, or like your life is spinning in chaos… this episode is your wake-up call.
In this powerful conversation, Lisa Andria sits down with Lisa Woodruff, Author of Escaping Quicksand:10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife, founder of Organize 365 and host of a 24M+ downloaded podcast, "Organize 365", to uncover the real reason you feel disorganized — and why it has nothing to do with effort.
This is NOT about cleaning your house…This is about transforming your mindset, energy, and life systems so you can finally breathe again.
You’ll discover:✨ Why 87% of Americans believe organization is learnable — yet only 18% feel organized✨ The Swiss Cheese Organizing method — and why you should start with your bathroom, not your living room✨ The power of Planned Neglect — and why ignoring some spaces on purpose is the key to lasting order✨ How Lisa quit her teaching job at 40 with no plan and grew Organized 365 into a thriving company✨ The mindset shifts that made the difference between getting organized and STAYING organized✨ Lisa’s remarkable story of attending a retreat at Blackberry Farm — and what happened when she met Jenna Bush
✨ Why the bedroom, bathroom, and closet are the THREE spaces to organize first (and why this changes everything)
✨ Lisa’s journey from fourth-generation female entrepreneur to PhD candidate in Applied Psychology
Lisa Woodruff also shares her inspiring leap into entrepreneurship at 40, how she built a multi-million impact business, and why your community becomes your power when you step into your purpose.
In her leap, there is also a best selling book that can help you with your life organizing skills “Escaping Quicksand” - go to Barnes and Noble to purchase.
This episode will shift how you see your home, your habits… and yourself.
🎧 Listen now and start your leap from chaos → clarity.
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🔗 Connect with Lisa Woodruff:https://organized365.com
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It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself | Finding Purpose & Breaking Limiting Beliefs

What if the life you’ve built… isn’t actually aligned with who you are?
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Kim Costa—Top 5% Realtor in Atlanta, creator of The Wheelhouse Method, and author of Live In Your Wheelhouse—to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself at any stage of life.
After 27 years in a career that didn’t align with her true nature, Kim made a bold leap at age 50—leaving behind security to pursue purpose. Today, she helps others break free from limiting beliefs, rediscover their authentic selves, and create lives that truly fit.
✨ In this episode, we dive into:
How to know when you're living out of alignment
The hidden cost of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice
Turning “mistakes” into your greatest gifts
The 4 M Framework (Myself, Mastery, Mission, Mates)
Why it’s never too late to start over
How your environment (even your home) reflects your inner world
Real stories of transformation and courageous life pivots
This conversation is for any woman who feels stuck, disconnected, or ready for more.
💫 Because your next chapter doesn’t depend on your past—it depends on your courage to leap.
 
🎙 Connect with Kim Costa:Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: @KimECosta
📘 Book: Live In Your Wheelhouse
 
💖 Connect with Lisa Andria:Website: https://www.ladieswholeap.comYouTube: @ladieswholeap
 

Turn Your Story Into Business Gold: Speak, Write & Publish a Book Fast | Leslie Capps

What if your story wasn’t just something you lived… but your most powerful business asset?
In this episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with story-first marketing strategist Leslie Capps to explore how women can turn their lived experiences into powerful messaging, aligned clients, and even published books—without the overwhelm.
Leslie shares her revolutionary approach to writing a book in as little as 30 days using spoken words, AI tools, and strategic storytelling. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure how to express your voice, or believed your story “wasn’t important enough”… this conversation will change that.
✨ Inside this episode:
How to turn your story into business gold
Why storytelling is the most powerful marketing tool
How to write and publish a book using your voice (not typing!)
The truth about “selling without the cringe”
Why women’s voices are still undervalued—and how to change that
Using AI in an authentic, aligned way (without sounding robotic)
A powerful real-life breakthrough from Leslie’s work
Leslie’s mission is clear: help women step into their voice, share their story, and create impact—faster and more authentically than ever before.
💫 If you’ve been sitting on a story, a message, or a book idea… this is your sign to leap.
Check out her book: Turn Your Spoken Words into a Publish-ready book in 30 Days 
🔗 Connect with Leslie Capps:Website: https://authorin30.comJoin her FREE weekly Author Lab
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliecapps/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliejcapps/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.capps.9/
 
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✨ Remember: Your story is not “just your story”… it’s someone else’s permission to leap.
#Storytelling #WomenInBusiness #WriteABook #PersonalBranding #EmotionalTransformation #LadiesWhoLeap #AIforCoaches #SelfExpression #WomenEmpowerment #EntrepreneurMindset
 

Heal Your Body Naturally: From Chronic Illness to Holistic Energy Healing | Eva Vennari

What if your body already knows how to heal… and you’ve just never been shown how to listen?
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Eva Vennari, founder of the Elevate Institute, international speaker, and holistic health practitioner who transformed her life after suffering from over 30 unexplained symptoms.
After years of being told “we don’t know,” Eva took her health into her own hands—reversing chronic illness naturally and developing a holistic healing approach that blends science, mineral balancing, energy healing, emotional release, and spiritual alignment.
Together, Lisa and Eva dive into:✨ The truth about chronic illness and why symptoms are often misunderstood✨ How mineral imbalances and toxins impact your energy, hormones, and mental health✨ The connection between emotional trauma, ancestral patterns, and physical symptoms✨ Why self-love, expansion, and awareness are key to reversing aging and disease✨ The dangers of overmedication and how to question conventional healthcare✨ How to reconnect with your body’s natural ability to heal
Eva also shares real client transformations—from physical healing to emotional breakthroughs—and introduces powerful tools like hair mineral analysis and near-infrared sauna therapy.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unheard, or exhausted from trying to “fix” your health… this episode will open your mind to a new way forward.
💫 Remember: You are the only one who lives in your body. Trust it.
🔗 Connect with Eva Vennari:
🌐 https://theelevateinstitute.com
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💖 Connect with Lisa Andria:
🌐 https://www.ladieswholeap.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladieswholeap
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Trusting Her Body After a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis | Bonnie Strati

In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Bonnie Strati, holistic coach, wellness practitioner, and author of Finding the Calm in the Chaos of Cancer.
Bonnie shares her deeply personal journey navigating stage 4 esophageal cancer, while continuing to inspire others through her work in holistic health, emotional resilience, and mindset transformation. 
Rather than viewing cancer as something happening to her, Bonnie reframes the experience as something happening for her — an opportunity to slow down, realign with life’s purpose, and discover deeper peace.
Together, Lisa and Bonnie explore the mind-body connection, emotional healing, and the role of energy, mindset, and community support during serious illness. Bonnie also shares how she transformed her own cancer journey into a source of wisdom through writing and coaching.
This conversation is filled with inspiration for anyone facing adversity, navigating a health challenge, supporting a loved one through illness, or seeking a more mindful and resilient approach to life.
In this episode you’ll learn:
• How Bonnie reframed her cancer diagnosis into a journey of healing and growth• The power of energy, prayer, and community support during difficult times• Why mindset and language matter in healing• The importance of exercise, nutrition, and emotional processing during illness• How setting boundaries and asking for help can strengthen resilience• The inspiration behind Bonnie’s books on healing and adversity
Bonnie also shares the powerful insight:
"You don’t need discipline when you have alignment."
This episode is a reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, there can still be calm, meaning, and transformation.
About Bonnie Strati
Bonnie Strati is a holistic coach, wellness practitioner, author, and cancer exercise specialist who helps people reconnect with their bodies and cultivate resilience through life’s most challenging experiences.
Her books include:
Built Stronger: The Art of Becoming Whole AgainCalm in Chaos: Finding Peace and Happiness with the Uncertainty of Cancer
Through her writing and coaching, Bonnie empowers others to find healing, emotional clarity, and inner strength during uncertainty.
Connect with Bonnie StratiWebsite:https://www.bonniestrati.comInstagram:@bonniestrati
Connect with Lisa Andria & Ladies Who LeapWebsite:https://www.ladieswholeap.comPodcast:https://ladieswholeap.podbean.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ladieswholeap
Lisa Andria is an Emotional Transformation Coach who helps women release limiting beliefs, reconnect with their authentic selves, and leap into lives filled with purpose, confidence, and fulfillment.
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Your Style Is Your Identity: How Clothing Builds Confidence & Opportunity | Holly Chayes

What if the clothes in your closet could unlock confidence, opportunity, and self-expression?
In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria speaks with personal stylist, author, and marketing consultant Holly Chayes about the powerful connection between style, identity, and confidence.
Holly specializes in helping people develop their everyday genuine style — the practical, day-to-day wardrobe decisions that influence how you show up in the world. From choosing what to wear for important meetings to feeling confident in your own body, Holly explains how personal style is about much more than fashion.
Before becoming a stylist and marketing strategist, Holly worked in theatrical costume design, where she learned that creating “magic” requires both creativity and structure. Today, she brings that same philosophy to helping clients build wardrobes that support their lives and businesses.
Lisa and Holly discuss how clothing can transform your mindset, shift limiting beliefs, and empower you to say YES to opportunities — whether that’s a spontaneous weekend trip, a speaking engagement, or stepping into a new phase of life.
Holly also shares insights into her work helping creative entrepreneurs build sustainable marketing systems, allowing artists and creatives to grow their businesses without burnout.
If you’ve ever struggled with what to wear, body confidence, or building a wardrobe that truly reflects who you are, this conversation will give you practical insights and inspiration.
In this episode you'll discover:
• How clothing influences confidence and self-perception• The connection between style and personal identity• Why everyday wardrobe decisions matter more than big fashion moments• How personal style can remove limiting beliefs about your body• The surprising lessons Holly learned from costume design• How creatives can simplify their marketing and avoid burnout• Why building supportive systems is key to long-term success
Holly is the author of several style guides including:
• Holly’s Tiny Book of Style• Holly’s Guide to Dressing Your Body Shape with Care and Confidence• Holly’s Guide to Building Your Next Capsule Wardrobe
The Shawl Geometry Series
She also created the Self-Made Wardrobe Project, where she wore only clothes she made herself for an entire year.
Connect with Holly Chayes
Style & Personal Stylinghttps://whowearswho.com
Business Consulting & Resourceshttps://hollychayes.com
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Transformation Coach & Host of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast
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Former WA State Senator Mona Das: Women of Color in Leadership, Politics & Big Impact

What does it take to dream big, raise your voice, and step into women’s leadership—even when you’ve never seen someone like you represented in power?
In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Mona Das—Speaker, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, Changemaker, and former Washington State Senator (2018–2023)—for a conversation about representation, courage, fundraising, women in politics, and creating lasting impact.
Mona shares the unforgettable moment that sparked her political leap (yes… it started in the shower), the powerful truth behind why representation matters, and how her background in sales and business development became a superpower for campaign fundraising.
She also talks about her award-winning film “Badass Women Doing Kick Ass Sh*t”—highlighting eight women of color running for office and what the film reveals about women challenging the patriarchy in every arena, not just politics.
You’ll also hear Mona’s bold new mission: raising $1 BILLION to fund women entrepreneurs creating real-world impact—and building the kind of supportive community women need to grow, lead, and thrive.
In this episode, we cover:
 🌟 Women in leadership + why visibility changes everything
 🫵 How to run for office (and where women can learn to do it)
💵  The truth about fundraising and why it matters in politics
🛍️  Mona’s legislative wins (including fighting single-use plastics)
❤️ Why “good politicians” exist—and why we need more
 
The power of community, coaching, and accountability
Mona’s mantras: Dream Big. Believe in Yourself. Keep Going.
How Mona lives as a digital nomad while building global impact
 
🎬 Watch Mona’s film + learn more: monadas.org
💡 Grant info: monadas.org/grant
 
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Connect with Mona Das:
Website + Film + Grant: monadas.org
 
Connect with Lisa Andria (Host, Ladies Who Leap):
Email: lisa@ladieswholeap.com
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From Refugee to Chief Equity Officer: Thymai Dong-Sheehan on Identity, Faith & Courageous Leaps

In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with author, educator, and consultant Thymai Dong-Sheehan to explore a life shaped by courage, faith, identity, and transformation.
Thymai’s memoir, The Beauties of My So-Called Asian Life, tells the story of fleeing Saigon as a Vietnamese refugee in 1975, growing up as an Asian American navigating belonging, rising to become a Chief Equity Officer in public education, and ultimately stepping away from her executive role to prioritize family and faith.  And then leaping back into her consulting business.
In this deeply honest conversation, we explore:
✨ What it means to live “in the hyphen” as a Vietnamese-American✨ Overcoming discrimination and reclaiming identity✨ Faith, spirituality, and leadership in public education✨ Navigating DEI work in today’s climate✨ Caregiving, resilience, and redefining purpose✨ The healing power of vulnerability and memoir writing✨ Why forgiving yourself is often the hardest leap of all
Thymai shares how leaving a prestigious leadership role became her greatest leap of faith — choosing family over title, purpose over prestige, and inner transformation over external validation.
We also discuss her consulting company, Innervate 2 Educate, and why real transformation in education begins from the inside out.
If you care about:
Immigrant stories
Asian American identity
Diversity, equity & inclusion
Faith and spirituality
Personal growth and resilience
Caregiving and family transitions
Writing a memoir
Leadership with heart
This episode is for you.
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Connect with Thymai Dong-Sheehan📘 Book: The Beauties of My So-Called Asian Life🌐 Innervate to Educate Consulting: innervate2educate.com
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Coming Out at 61: RV Life, Trans Visibility & the Power of Allyship | Michaela Avis

In this deeply moving episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Michaela Avis, founder of CISTER (CIS-TER) (CISTER.COMMUNITY-Web site)— a nonprofit dedicated to empowering cisgender allies to visibly support the transgender community through branded merchandise.
Michaela shares her extraordinary journey of coming out as transgender at age 61, navigating decades of masking, raising four children, working in corporate tech sales, and ultimately stepping into her authentic self.
Today, she lives life on the road in her RV, traveling across the United States to connect with LGBTQ+ leaders, allies, and communities — building bridges through visibility, compassion, and courage.
Together, Lisa and Michaela explore:
What it’s like to transition later in life
The emotional cost of hiding your true self
RV life as a path to freedom and self-discovery
Why visible allyship matters now more than ever
How CISTER creates a “circle of protection” for trans individuals
The powerful link between giftedness, creativity, and LGBTQ+ identity
A surprising grocery store moment that restored faith in humanity
Self-acceptance, belonging, and living your “third act” with purpose
This episode is a masterclass in self-love, identity, courage, and community, and a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand how we can show up — loudly and lovingly — as allies.
✨ “True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world.” — Brené Brown
🔗 Learn more & support Michaela's mission:👉 https://www.cister.community
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From Nurse to Joy: Moyra Gorski on Wellness, Menopause & Healing

What happens when life forces you to slow down… and you finally choose yourself?
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Moyra Gorski—retired RN, wellness expert, podcaster, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor—who has dedicated her life to helping women live healthier, more joyful, and more purposeful lives.
Moyra shares her deeply human journey, including:
How her early curiosity for science and helping others led her into nursing
The life-changing experience of supporting her son’s health through holistic wellness
Navigating her daughter’s long battle with an eating disorder—and the importance of boundaries and self-care
Her own breast cancer diagnosis and the emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle shifts that followed
Why the mind-body connection matters and how unprocessed emotions can affect physical health
The role of forgiveness, letting go, and slowing down in true healing
How ballroom dancing became an unexpected path to joy, trust, and feminine expression
The powerful truth that changed everything: “Nobody’s coming.”
Moyra also introduces her supportive menopause community, where women can learn natural tools, create sustainable habits, and feel less alone during midlife transitions.
This episode is a must-listen for women who are caregivers, leaders, helpers, and high-achievers—especially those who are ready to stop putting themselves last.
🎧 Listen now, and if this conversation resonates, share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she matters too.
Topics covered in this episode:
Women’s wellness & sustainable healthy habits
Emotional healing & the body-mind connection
Breast cancer healing mindset
Forgiveness, resentment & letting go
Boundaries, burnout & caregiver stress
Menopause & perimenopause support
Self-care rituals, morning routines & nervous system regulation
Joy practices, movement & ballroom dancing
Connect with Moyra Gorski
Website: moyragorski.com
Find Moyra on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn (search: Moyra Gorski)
Ask about her Joyful M Circle – a supportive menopause community for women
Connect with Lisa Andria (Host)
Email: lisa@ladieswholeap.com
Website: LadiesWhoLeap.com
Podcast: Ladies Who Leap Podcast
👉 Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT with your biggest takeaway.If you have your own leap story, Lisa would love to hear it.