✨ Episode Description:

In this passionate and deeply personal episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman unpack their “why” behind producing the Be More Conference—a global, twice-yearly online event dedicated to amplifying the voices, leadership, and power of women.

Together, they reflect on:
• The origin story and evolution of the Be More Conference
• How creating spaces for authenticity, visibility, and sisterhood transforms lives
• Why amplification and aligned leadership matter more than ever
• What it means to say “We won’t go back”—and how presence and unity move us forward
• The role of generational patterns, social programming, and personal healing in collective change
• The responsibility and joy of creating a space where every woman belongs

From organizing panels and speaker lineups to holding the emotional labor of community leadership, the trio shares what drives them to keep showing up—even when it’s hard. This is a call to action, a celebration of women’s voices, and a reminder that when women rise together, we rise for good.

💬 Quote to hold on to:
“We create what we didn’t have, so no one else has to go without it again.”

📣 Want to attend or share the Be More Conference? Visit WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com for dates, tickets, and recordings.

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this inspiring episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes welcome Melanie Brummer, the founder of the Upcycled Cloth Collective. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from a self-employed artisan in South Africa to an internationally recognized leader in textile upcycling.

Discover how Melanie turned her mission to reduce textile waste into a thriving global movement, empowering communities to transform discarded fabrics into beautiful, meaningful creations. From launching a viral Facebook community with over 240,000 members to collaborating with Meta on community management best practices, Melanie’s story is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Join us as we discuss:
✨ The environmental crisis of textile waste and its global impact.
✨ How Melanie built an engaged, mission-driven online community.
✨ The power of conscious choices and creative reuse in everyday life.
✨ Lessons in entrepreneurship, pivoting, and following your mission.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community building, or making a difference, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.

Connect with Melanie Brummer & The Upcycled Cloth Collective:
🔗 Facebook Group: Upcycled Cloth Collective
🔗 Website: upcycledclothcollective.com

🌿 Join us in creating a more sustainable future—one upcycled textile at a time!

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

In this episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes dive into a hot topic that sparks passionate debates: niching down in business. Does finding a niche help you grow, or does it box you in?

Join us as we challenge the traditional business model that insists on hyper-focus and explore how being multi-passionate can be a strength rather than a limitation. Holly shares her visceral reaction to the word niche, Lynn unpacks the long-standing programming behind it, and Brooke explains how true alignment—not rigid categories—drives success.

We discuss:
✨ Why niching down can feel suffocating for multi-passionate entrepreneurs
✨ The balance between clarity in messaging and embracing all parts of yourself
✨ How the business world is shifting from a masculine-driven model to one that embraces flow, authenticity, and allowing
✨ The power of finding the thread that connects all your passions

If you've ever felt pressure to "pick a lane" in your business but struggle to narrow yourself down, this episode is for you! Tune in and discover how you can show up fully as YOU without losing clarity or impact.

🎧 Listen now and join the conver

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

Join hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman in an inspiring conversation with Christine Hildebrand, founder of Cofinity Consulting, as she shares her journey of awakening, personal transformation, and the intersection of consciousness and strategy in leadership and business.

In this episode, Christine takes us on a journey of: ✨ Breaking free from societal expectations and stepping into personal truth
✨ The awakening moment that changed everything
✨ How self-care, energy management, and intuition shape conscious leadership
✨ Navigating fear vs. optimism in today’s world
✨ Practical tools to stay grounded, clear, and connected in chaotic times

Christine’s wisdom and experience help us see how personal transformation fuels professional success and how embracing our truth allows us to thrive in both life and business. She reminds us that this is our time—to step forward, trust our intuition, and claim the life we’re meant to live.

💡 If not now, when? Listen to the voice calling you forward and take action today.

📌 Connect with Christine:
🌐 CofinityConsulting.com
📩 Instagram: @cofinitycatalyst
📝 Substack: Christine Hildebrand on Cofinity

👉 Subscribe now to Wise Women Collective Radio and be part of the shift!

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

Welcome to the Wise Women Collective Radio Show, where hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes come together to amplify the voices and wisdom of extraordinary women. In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Deborah Edwards, founder of Grateful Om, mindfulness and meditation teacher, and advocate for self-sustaining leadership practices.

Join us as Deborah shares her journey of intentional living, the importance of healthy boundaries, and her transformative story of self-discovery that began with a single sentence from Deepak Chopra. Learn how her practices in mindfulness, self-care, and awareness have shaped her life, relationships, and her powerful contributions to organizations like Be Present.

Deborah also opens up about her personal path to self-love, finding her soulmate, and how these principles inform her everyday life. Whether you’re looking for tips to begin your mindfulness practice, insights on creating joy, or inspiration to start living with purpose, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and heartfelt reflections.

Tune in, and discover how to embrace your journey, connect with yourself, and start showing up intentionally in every area of your life.

Connect with Deborah:
• Website: GratefulOM.life
• Email: Deborah@GratefulOMlife.com

Join the Wise Women Collective online and be part of a community that empowers, inspires, and supports your growth. Let’s continue the conversation and bring more love and light to the world.

👉 Subscribe now to Wise Women Collective Radio and step into the life you’re meant to live!

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

What happens when you realize your lifelong vision isn’t big enough? In this episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, we dive deep with Brooke Haynes as she shares her journey of entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and the moment she let go of her dream to embrace something even greater. We talk about collaboration, intuition, and how women can rise together to create something powerful. Tune in for wisdom, inspiration, and a reminder that sometimes, the best thing we can do is let go and expand. 🎙️✨

Connect with Brooke Haynes:
🌐 Website: itsimplyreal.com (with two S’s!)
📲 Facebook: @ItsSimplyReal
✨ Wise Women Collective: wisewomencollectivehq.com

#WiseWomenCollective #WomenWhoRise #Authenticity #Collaboration

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

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Our latest conversation features Catherine Gray, founder of She Angel Investors and producer of Show Her the Money, a groundbreaking documentary exposing the gender gap in venture capital. Catherine shares how women can break financial barriers, become investors, and take control of their wealth and impact.

💡 Join the movement. Tune in, get inspired, and take your seat at the table.

📩 Follow & Connect:
🌐 ShowHerTheMoneyMovie.com
🌐 SheAngelInvestors.com
📌 Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook

👉 Subscribe now to Wise Women Collective Radio and be part of the conversation shaping the future!

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman

Welcome to the Wise Women Collective Radio Show, where we amplify the voices of extraordinary women who have walked through the fire and emerged as warriors of wisdom, healing, and transformation. Hosted by Lin Schussler-Williams, Brooke Haynes, and Holly Hartman this show is a gathering place for powerful stories, deep conversations, and sisterhood.

In this episode, we welcome the incredible Neecy Jones—a warrior woman, spiritual minister, therapist, and author of Through the Tunnel: Journey of a Warrior Woman. With 36 years in recovery and decades of experience guiding women through trauma, Neecy shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction, domestic violence, and personal battles to step into her purpose: helping women heal. She takes us through her “virtual tunnel” metaphor, where pain leads to transformation, and reminds us that the light at the end of the tunnel is always there—we just have to walk through it.

🎙️ In This Episode, We Discuss:
✔️ Overcoming trauma and addiction to find healing
✔️ The journey from pain to peace
✔️ Building resilience and stepping into purpose
✔️ Holding space for women navigating their own tunnels
✔️ Self-care for those working in the healing profession

Neecy’s wisdom and authenticity shine through every word, reminding us that as long as we are breathing, the light is always there. Join us for this deep, soul-stirring conversation and be inspired to embrace your own warrior spirit.

✨ Tune in, be inspired, and step into your own light. ✨

🔗 Learn more about Neecy Jones and her work at NeecyJones.com
🔗 Join our community & events at WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com

#WiseWomenCollective #Healing #WarriorWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #Podcast #TraumaRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #SelfCare

Lin Schussler-Williams

Brooke Haynes

Holly Hartman