What do you do when life pulls the rug out from under you—and the old version of you no longer fits the future you’re being called into?

In this powerful episode of Women Thrive, we talk about the real, unfiltered truth about navigating life and career transitions. From walking away from secure, high-level roles to answering the quiet inner nudge that says there’s more for you, this conversation is for the woman standing at the edge of change—equal parts excited and terrified.

Our guest, Angela Harris Haynes, breaks down why transitions don’t happen by accident, how clarity is built (not discovered), and why resilience, support, and intentional action are non-negotiable if you want your next chapter actually to work. This isn’t about reckless leaps—it’s about aligned moves, courageous decisions, and owning the reinvention that’s calling you forward.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty, reinvention, or “I know I can’t stay here anymore,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale—and a wake-up call.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Angela Harris Haynes is the founder of Pinnacle Coaching & HR Consultants. She is recognized for helping women and organizational leaders navigate life and career transitions through The Transition Blueprint, a four-part framework—Dream it, Plan it, Connect with Support, and Execute with Resilience—which guides women in clarifying their vision, developing intentional strategies, leveraging meaningful community, and taking courageous, consistent action. Angela’s dynamic approach equips audiences to move through uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.

With more than two decades of leadership and human resources experience, Angela has become a trusted advisor to professionals and organizations experiencing pivotal change. Her work blends strategic insight with grounded inspiration, transforming complex transitions into structured, repeatable pathways for growth and reinvention.

Whether speaking on stages, coaching executives, or guiding teams through organizational transition, Angela’s mission remains constant: to help people transform life’s shifts into powerful new beginnings and take ownership of the next chapter of their story.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://pinnaclecoachinghrconsultants.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-harris-haynes-0a78aa3/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

00:00 Introduction

04:22 The Breaking Point That Sparked a Bold Leap

06:28 – The Meaning Behind “Pinnacle” and Climbing the Mountain

09:13 – Dreaming Beyond the Rat Race

14:07 – The Realities of Solo Entrepreneurship

20:19 – No Successful Transition Happens in Isolation

What if the very things you’ve been through—the moments that tried to silence you—are the exact experiences meant to make you visible?

In this episode of Women Thrive, Barbara J. Beckley invites you into a powerful conversation about purpose, visibility, and owning the voice you were always meant to use. From early experiences of being overlooked and underestimated to building a media empire that amplifies voices around the world, Barbara’s journey is a testament to what happens when resilience meets clarity of mission.

As the CEO of the Diamond Factor Network and founder of the DFN TV Broadcast Studio, Barbara empowers entrepreneurs, speakers, and thought leaders to step into the spotlight through branded TV streaming shows and high-impact media platforms. Her work is rooted in a simple but profound belief: every voice matters, and every story has the power to inspire change.

In this conversation, Barbara shares how aligning your gifts with Purpose, Passion, and Drive unlocks visibility, confidence, and legacy. If you’ve ever felt called to do more, say more, or be seen more—but weren’t sure how—this episode is a powerful reminder that your story isn’t just personal… it’s purposeful.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Barbara J. Beckley is a dynamic leader in visibility, branding, and media. As CEO of Diamond Factor Network and founder of the DFN TV Broadcast Studio, she empowers entrepreneurs, speakers, and thought leaders to amplify their presence through branded TV streaming shows and powerful media platforms.

At the heart of her mission is the belief that every voice matters and must be heard because every story has the power to inspire change. Barbara built the Diamond Factor Network on the foundation of Purpose, Passion, and Drive (PPD) helping individuals shine by aligning their gifts with their greater mission and legacy.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DiamondFactorExperienceNetwork

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/BarbaraBeckleyLinkedIn

Visibility Workbook: https://tinyurl.com/VisibilityWorkbook

Website: https://tinyurl.com/BarbaraJBeckley

Business Innovators Podcast Interview with Barbara J. Beckley:

https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/barbara-beckley-the-diamond-factor/

Collaboration Book with Barbara J. Beckley- Overcoming Mediocrity: Influential Women:

https://tinyurl.com/InfluentialWomenProjectBook

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(05:50) Barbara's Journey

(11:31) Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Your Story

(14:31) The Power of Visibility and Media

(24:55) Barbara's TV Show and Final Thoughts

What if midlife wasn’t a slow fading… but an ignition? What if desire didn’t disappear with age—but deepened, matured, and became more powerful than ever?

In this episode of Women Thrive, Sally Berg challenges everything we’ve been taught about ageing, femininity, and pleasure. In her 60th year, Sally chose not to shrink or soften into invisibility—but to step fully into her eros, vitality, and embodied power, becoming a pioneer for midlife women everywhere.

As the visionary behind Mature Eros, Sally guides high-achieving, discerning women through the often unspoken intersection of menopause, sexuality, and identity. Her work is trauma- and nervous-system-informed, rooted in compassion, integrity, and lived experience—supporting women to reconnect with their bodies, reclaim desire, and restore vitality on every level: physical, emotional, and relational.

This conversation explores mature femininity, embodied leadership, and why pleasure is not indulgent or optional—but central to health, confidence, and selfhood in midlife. If you’re navigating menopause, questioning your vitality, or sensing there’s a deeper version of yourself waiting to emerge, this episode offers a powerful invitation to meet her.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Sally is the visionary behind Mature Eros — a woman who refused to fade quietly into the background and instead chose, in her 60th year, to blaze a new trail for midlife women everywhere. She is a pioneer in female pleasure and erotic embodiment, and living proof that maturity is not the end of desire, but the ignition of a deeper, richer eros and vitality.

A master guide for discerning, high-achieving women navigating midlife and menopause, Sally works with trauma and nervous-system-informed care, embodying integrity, depth of experience, confidence, and compassion.

What sets Sally apart is her pioneering integration of menopause and sexuality — a still largely uncharted and cutting-edge territory. Her work addresses physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing simultaneously, recognising desire and pleasure as central to health, vitality, and identity in midlife.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.mature-eros.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/mature.eros

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

00:00 Introduction

04:44 The Importance of Erotic Aliveness

09:39 Sally Berg's Personal Healing Journey

13:02 Reframing Aging and Female Leadership

21:26 The Power of Embodied Leadership

27:03 How to Work with Sally Berg

34:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

Have you ever stood in front of a full wardrobe and thought, “None of this feels like me anymore”? Not because you lack confidence—but because you’ve evolved, and your image hasn’t caught up yet.

In this episode of Women Thrive, Bria Johnson breaks down the powerful connection between identity, image, and influence—and why what you wear is never “just clothes.” As a Chief Style Strategist and founder of Iconic With Style, Bria helps high-performing women translate who they’ve become on the inside into a visual presence that commands confidence, credibility, and authority.

This conversation goes far beyond fashion. It’s about becoming the woman you’re meant to be—especially in seasons of reinvention, leadership growth, or personal transformation. Bria shares how aligned personal style can close the gap between inner identity and outer expression, elevate your personal brand, and radically change how you show up in business and life.

If you’re stepping into a new chapter and want to be seen, trusted, and remembered for who you truly are—this episode will change the way you think about your wardrobe, your presence, and your power.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Bria Johnson is the Chief Style Strategist and founder of I.C.O.N.I.C With Style, a personal styling consultancy helping women lead with confidence, presence, and influence. With nearly two decades of combined leadership and image-consulting experience, Bria transforms wardrobes into leadership tools.

As a sought-after authority in strategic image consulting, Bria specializes in helping high-performing women bring their visual identity into alignment with who they are becoming. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, image, and influence. She guides clients through the process of refining how they show up, using a selection method rooted in her I.C.O.N.I.C Framework and what she calls “The Embodiment Gap” — the discomfort women feel when their growth outpaces the story their wardrobe tells.

Bria has supported executives, entrepreneurs, speakers, and public-facing leaders navigating personal brand refinement, promotions, life transitions, and expanding visibility. Her philosophy is rooted in the understanding that style is not superficial; it is communication and a leadership tool.

Her work empowers women to be seen for the depth, authority, and power they carry, through an authentic presence that communicates it the moment they enter the room.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

Website: https://www.iconicwithstyle.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconicwithstyle

LinkedIn - Business Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iconicwithstyle/

LinkedIn - Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briajjohnson/

Facebook - Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/briajohnsonofficial/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:55) The Impact of Personal Style

(05:58) Signature Style and Client Experiences

(08:35) Aligning Image with Identity

(15:18) Influence Through Image

(24:37) How to Work with Bria Johnson

(30:18) Conclusion and Upcoming Events

What if the thing holding you back isn’t fear… but perfectionism disguised as “doing it right”? If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking, people-pleasing, or waiting until you feel ready before taking the leap, this conversation is for you.

In this powerful episode of the Women Thrive, Samantha Karim invites women to drop the exhausting pursuit of perfection and step into bold, unapologetic authenticity. With honesty, humor, and deep wisdom, Samantha shares how radical responsibility, courageous conversations, and self-trust became the turning points that transformed her life.

This episode explores what it really takes to stop apologizing, start owning your space, and choose yourself—fully. From breaking free of people-pleasing patterns to committing to real, embodied growth, Samantha challenges women to stop waiting for permission and start living on their own terms.

You’ll walk away feeling seen, empowered, and reminded of a powerful truth: you already have everything you need inside you.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Samantha Karim is a powerhouse of boldness, laughter, and unapologetic authenticity. With over 20 years of teaching experience, a career as an award-winning belly dancer, and the author of The 5-Minute Playbook: 57 Quick Prompts to Evoke Power and Confidence, she knows what it takes to step into the spotlight and own your worth.

As a featured speaker at Al Raqs, One Woman, and other women’s empowerment conferences, Samantha brings her fire, humor, and fierce belief in women to every stage she steps on. She doesn’t just inspire; she makes women feel seen, believed in, and ready to rise.

Audiences leave her talks buzzing with confidence, joy, and the conviction they can finally do the thing they’ve been dreaming of. Her mission is to help women stop apologizing, claim their space, and live unapologetically.

Her guiding belief? “You already have everything you need inside you. You are worth so much.”

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://www.facebook.com/samantha.bordelonkarim

https://www.instagram.com/boldbitchcoaching

https://www.tiktok.com/@boldbitchcoaching

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(04:52) The Importance of Authenticity

(09:31) Claim, Connect, Commit: Samantha's Three-Step Process

(14:05) The Confidence Spiral and Incremental Success

(22:54) Navigating Relationships and Radical Responsibility

(29:51) Embracing Radical Responsibility

(30:18) The Power of Core Values

(34:46) The Reclaiming You Program

(43:41) Living Life Unapologetically

(47:51) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What if 2026 isn’t about playing safe, shrinking your goals, or doing it all alone?

This festive Women Thrive episode is a powerful invitation to reflect, reset, and rise. As the year closes, the conversation challenges you to look honestly at where you’ve been, what you’ve outgrown, and what’s calling you forward next. It’s about stepping beyond comfort zones, choosing courage over caution, and recognizing that real growth happens in community—not isolation.

You’ll hear why integrity, leadership, and collaboration are non-negotiables for the next chapter, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change what’s possible. With exciting initiatives ahead—including the launch of the Spotlight community, the Women Thrive Summit in March, and the Valencia retreat—this episode sets the tone for a bold, connected, and expansive 2026.

If you’re ready to stop doing life and business alone, dream bigger, and move forward with support, this conversation is your starting point.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Stop playing small: why this is the year to go big and bold

(02:20) Setting intentions for 2026 and being witnessed by other women

(05:40) Year of the Snake → Year of the Horse: transformation into action

(07:20) When women’s backs are against the wall, resilience is born

(11:10) From competition to collaboration: the real power of women together

(15:20) Feeling triggered by another woman’s success—and how to alchemize it

(27:40) Conquering fear, leaving comfort zones, and going all in for 2026