Some moments change everything.

For Karen Olson, it was a conversation with a homeless woman named Millie on a New York City sidewalk—an encounter so simple, yet so profound, it led her to leave behind a thriving marketing career and devote her life to fighting family homelessness.

Karen went on to build Family Promise, one of the most impactful organizations addressing homelessness in America. She’s the author of Meant for More, a woman of quiet power, and a living example of what it means to answer the call—even when it pulls you off the well-worn path.

Her story is one of legacy, leadership, and love—and it’s exactly the reminder we all need right now: that true success isn’t found in titles or accolades, but in the lives we touch along the way.

As this season of the Pretty Powerful Podcast comes to a close, I couldn’t imagine a more meaningful conversation to end on. I’m taking a short break to reflect, realign, and reimagine what’s next for this platform—but the mission remains the same: to celebrate the women who dare to make a difference.

Thank you for listening, for showing up, and for believing in the power of women's voices.

Pick up Meant for More and learn more about Family Promise.

❤️ The journey isn’t over. Just evolving. Stay tuned.

What if you could grow your business without living on social media?

This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Brinkley—author of The Social Shift, top 1% podcast host, and the queen of cutting through the social media noise.

Eight years ago, Katie got laid off from her dream job. No safety net. No clients. No MBA. Just a former boss’s nudge that she might be really good at this social media thing.

Today, she runs a 7-figure agency helping entrepreneurs ditch the burnout and ditch the content hamster wheel. Her game-changing 4-Post Strategy proves that posting less can actually drive more sales—and it works whether you're a solopreneur or a Fortune 500 brand.

We talk: ✨ Turning job loss into a thriving business 📉 The biggest social media mistakes (and how to fix them) 📲 The 4-Post Strategy that’s rewriting the rules 💡 How to create content that actually converts without chasing trends

Katie’s approach is refreshingly real, deeply strategic, and exactly what you need if you're tired of content chaos and ready for results.

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, I’m honored to share space with Dr. Jeanne-Mari Retief—a woman whose story redefines strength, grace, and purpose.

A renowned human rights expert, Jeanne’s 2015 diagnosis of Panic Disorder led her to reevaluate everything—including a career she once lived and breathed. What followed was a powerful reinvention: she founded FIGGI Life & Beauty, a brand and platform for women who crave authenticity over perfection.

But Jeanne’s journey didn’t stop there. Recently, she faced significant personal trauma—yet she continues to show up with intention, vulnerability, and fierce resilience in every part of her life. Her story is a reminder that healing is not linear, and power doesn’t mean having it all figured out.

We discuss: 💥 The courage to walk away from a career that no longer serves you 🌿 Building skincare for sensitive skin and sensitive souls 🧠 Why it’s okay not to be okay—and how to create space for others who feel the same 💫 How to keep showing up, even in the darkest moments

Jeanne is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. If you're navigating adversity or searching for meaning beyond the chaos, this episode will meet you where you are. 🎧

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. #PrettyPowerfulPodcast #FIGGILife #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #ResilientWomen #SkincareWithSoul