Welcome to Episode 100 of the Be She Podcast — Be seen, be heard, be empowered.

This milestone episode is more than just a celebration. It's a reflection, a reckoning, and a reclamation.

After taking a few intentional weeks of rest during treatment and the holidays, this moment marks not just a return—but a renewal.

For years, I believed consistency meant never stopping. That strength meant pushing through. That leadership meant always being "on." But this season asked something different of me: to slow down, to listen, to heal, and to choose myself—not as a reward, but as a requirement.

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the mic and into the journey of becoming a woman who chooses to be seen.

We talk about:

🌱 Why rest is not a setback but a sacred part of growth

🌱 How visibility is an inner transformation, not a marketing strategy

🌱 The tiny, shaky, brave moments that built this podcast

🌱 What it means to show up when you'd rather shrink

🌱 Healing the parts of yourself you buried just to survive

🌱 Choosing courage over confidence, every single day

🌱 The identity shifts required to reach 100 episodes—especially doing it solo

You'll hear the truth behind the early days: the shaking hands, the trembling voice, the fear of being seen in the middle of divorce, exhaustion, and rebuilding. You'll hear how visibility became less about spotlight moments and more about choosing to tell the truth, take up space, and stop hiding.

Because visibility isn't about perfection.

It's about presence.

It's about healing.

It's about becoming.

And reaching 100 episodes? It represents courage, persistence, and transformation—not just mine, but yours. Because you've been here. You've listened, supported, and grown alongside me. This community has become a home for women who are rising.

Here's to the next chapter.

Here's to choosing visibility as a lifestyle.

Here's to becoming the woman you were always meant to be.

Connect with me:

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

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders

Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

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In this episode of the Be S.H.E. Podcast, Heidi welcomes former TV news anchor and reporter Mary Avila-Shears. Mary shares her journey from the newsroom to motherhood, her battle with postpartum depression, and how she turned her struggles into purpose by launching The Momalogues Podcast. Through candid conversations and heartfelt truths, Mary empowers moms to feel seen, heard, and reminded they’re never alone.

Mary Avila-Shears is a former TV news anchor and reporter with nearly 15 years of experience covering everything from breaking news, entertainment, and human interest stories. She's interviewed everyone from lawmakers to celebrities. One of her proudest on-the-job moments? Locating a fugitive that federal and local authorities couldn’t track down. After the pandemic, Mary stepped away from the newsroom to be a full-time mommy and support her kids through virtual learning and stepped into a new, powerful chapter of her life.

Now a mom of three, Mary launched The Momalogues podcast after walking through postpartum depression for the second time. Her experience opened her eyes to the silent struggles many mothers face and inspired her to create a space where moms feel seen, heard, and reminded they’re not alone. Through candid conversations, humor, and heartfelt truth, she shares motherhood's messy and magical parts. Mary also leads a growing motherhood ministry at her church, offering spiritual and practical support to mommas in need. Whether behind a mic or beside a momma in crisis, her mission is simple: to help mothers know their story matters and they don’t have to walk it alone.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

Website: http://themomalogues.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_momalogues

Connect with me:

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

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders

Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com

In this heartfelt episode, Heidi sits down with master coach and author, Robin Ferguson, to explore the power of personal transformation, the courage to trust your gut, and the journey of rewriting your story. Robin shares insights from her ,The Phoenix Effect, inviting us to sift through the noise, honor our intuition, and rise with purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old narratives or unsure how to step into your full self, this conversation is your gentle nudge forward.

Robin Ferguson is a leading voice in the field of personal transformation and serves as an unwavering advocate for living life authentically, offering people permission to be human while challenging everyone to live a life of passion and purpose. As a Master Certified Coach, she empowers individuals, leaders, and organizations to embrace their full potential.

Robin's unique perspective is shaped by her diverse background as an organizational leader, coach, interfaith minister, and nurse, blending hard-earned wisdom with deep compassion. As a result, she approaches coaching from a holistic perspective, knowing that as women, we bring all of ourselves to every situation. She supports women in finding more balance, boundaries, and bravery – inviting them to put themselves at the top of their priority list.

She is the also the author of The Phoenix Effect: Transcend Limitation and Ignite the Power Within You, a revolutionary approach to self-empowerment.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

Website: http://robin-ferguson.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robinaferguson

The Phoenix Effect Book: https://amzn.to/4nYUqfn

Connect with me:

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

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femaleentrepreneursandleaders

Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Ready to grow your biz: scalewithheidi.com