Wickedly Smart Women

Do you feel like you have to be productive to earn your place in the world?

In a society that reveres masculine energy, women often feel like we have to keep doing to be loved, accepted or respected.

In 2012, Stacey Magovern got the idea for Point Blank Safety Services, a business that would facilitate off-duty work for police officers.

And for two years, the business was in a holding pattern. St…

When the Toronto landfill closed in 2002, the city started sending its garbage to Michigan in trucks. 1,000 18-wheelers every week.

But Cathy Nesbitt had an environmentally friendly solution for Toro…

"Virtual engagement is more than just clicking. It involves cognitive connection and affirmation to keep the ball rolling for successful virtual events." - Diana Howles

More and more events are being…

"One teacher's class read book three about community service and wanted to do every chapter in their own community. That's exactly what I want." - Sandy Ciaramitaro, author of The Good Eggs children'…

The #MeToo movement sparked a global discussion around sexual harassment in the workplace, inspiring women all over the world to share their experiences.

But how do we shift from talking about what’s…

"When I look back on my success, nine out of ten startups fail. What helped me beat the odds was my ability to tune into people, inspiring them to take action and make a better world," - Lisa D.Foste…

Did you know that 25% of a student’s college entrance rating is based on their essay?  

It’s more important than GPA or test scores. And a well-written college essay can translate to tens of thousand…

What does it look like to build a business grounded in your ethics?

Lou Elliott-Cysewski is committed to equity and environmental stewardship. And she translated these values into a mission-driven,…

If you’ve invested time or money in something, it can be hard to let go. But this sunk cost fallacy is what keeps a lot of entrepreneurs stuck in what’s not working.

So, how do you honestly assess wh…

Teri M. Brown has loved reading and writing since childhood.

But her family saw authorship as a hobby, not a career. And years and years of enduring an emotionally abusive relationship made Teri feel…

Creativity is often seen as a nice-to-have in business and industry. A skill that’s helpful but not absolutely necessary.

But if you ask Robin Landa, strategic creative thinking is a must-have in eve…

Sonja Wasden appeared to be living an ideal life. She was married to the CEO of a hospital. She had a beautiful home and three great kids.

But behind the closed doors held darker storylines. Overwhel…

The decisions made by local, state and federal government have a direct impact on our lives.

But while women make up 51% of the population in the US, only 28% of the people in political office are fe…

Do you trust your intuition? What if it told you to take a significant pay cut and move across the country to hunt snakes?

Would you be willing to follow your gut if it didn’t make sense on paper?

Py…

In the next five years, nearly everyone in the developed world will have had some kind of genetic testing. And this health data can be incredibly valuable.

But where is this personal information bein…

What do you think you know about cannabis?

Joyce Gerber thought it was a dangerous gateway drug. Until she learned about the healing power of cannabis as plant medicine.

Joyce is Creator and Host of …

"The more you affirm your knowing, the more you trust your intuition, the better it gets. Even in the darkest and ugliest of times, it was by trusting my intuition that allows me to be here today,"—A…

Writing is transformative, and sharing your story with the world impacts lives, starting with your own.

In this special episode of Wickedly Smart Women, we are introducing our brand new book, "WICKED…

Each time we say YES to ourselves and our dreams, we are invited on a journey of introspection and transformation.

In this special episode of Wickedly Smart Women, we are introducing our brand new bo…