In this episode, Michelle Bowler, a trailblazing CEO and branding expert, shares her journey as a Black woman, mom, and leader of a 23-year-old creative agency. Michelle dives into her mission to reshape the branding industry, her passion for mental health, and her commitment to diversity.

She explains why mental health matters in demanding roles, emphasizing how it fuels creativity, resilience, and effective leadership. For Michelle, a healthy mind isn’t optional—it’s essential.

We also explore diversity, a core value Michelle champions in her work. She shares an eye-opening fact: companies with diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets. Her agency thrives by embracing different perspectives, creating innovative branding solutions for clients with diverse customer bases.

As a CEO and mom, Michelle opens up about balancing business and family while breaking barriers for women—especially women of color—in the design industry. She’s committed to addressing the lack of representation, noting that fewer than 5% of professional designers identify as Black.

Michelle reveals her bold vision for “The New 4040,” an initiative to create opportunities for people who aren't typically afforded a seat at the table. Her goal is to make branding agencies better reflect the diverse world we live in, with solutions that connect authentically to all audiences.

Looking ahead, Michelle plans to welcome fresh perspectives and ideas, ensuring her agency continues to deliver impactful solutions for major brands and startups alike. More importantly, she’s determined to redefine what leadership looks like in branding—proving that inclusion and mental health drive success.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leadership, innovation, and meaningful change.

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Join us for some real conversation and laughs as we cover highs and lows of our previous week - and chat all things THANKS.

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Join us as we dive into the world of graphic and interior design with Chon Shoaff, an expert in her field, business owner, and mom. We discuss how to get your foot in the door, network, and advance in careers. We also explore tips and tricks for designing amazing spaces in your home and what all women should know about approaching life as we mature.

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Join us as we learn how to navigate careers, C-suite conversations, and life, with StarTree's CMO, Jess Iandorio. You may also know her as the author of popular articles, such as "The Real Reason Women Aren’t Getting Ahead in Tech: 'She’s Not Strategic'” and "Embrace your sensitivity, and control it."

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In this episode of WINK - Women I Need to Know, Amelia and Maggie welcome Lanning Ardente, Founder and CEO of Sorette, a company dedicated to setting a new standard for motherhood. Lanning opens up about her personal experience as a new mom, describing how she spent countless hours searching for safe products, often feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to trust. This frustration fueled her drive to create a better, less anxiety-inducing way for mothers to navigate product choices during such a pivotal time.

Lanning explains how Sorette provides a trusted Seal of Approval and a one-stop shop for motherhood essentials, helping women focus less on analyzing ingredient labels and more on what truly matters—baby, their growing bond, and their own well-being. Backed by a team of leading toxicologists, OBGYNs, dermatologists, epidemiologists, nutritionists, and women’s health experts, Sorette’s rigorous standards ensure that mothers and families are surrounded by safe, trustworthy products.

Throughout the episode, Lanning shares her vision for empowering women to navigate motherhood with confidence, along with invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. She highlights the importance of building a company with purpose and shares her insights on creating a balance between career and motherhood.

Tune in to hear how Sorette is helping women focus on what matters most during the precious and transitional time of new motherhood, setting a new industry standard along the way

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Welcome back to another episode of WINK – Women I Need to Know, where we spotlight inspiring women and share their unique journeys. Today’s episode is extra special because we’re joined by Maggie’s best friend, Sarah Loeffelman, Principal Account Manager at CVENT and a mother of two. Sarah will share what she would have done earlier in her career, her best advice for women starting out, and of course, hilarious anecdotes from parenting, foot finder, and what she hopes people would stop saying to her, parent to parent. Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy this episode of WINK!

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Hi everybody, welcome to WINK, Women I Need to Know, hosted by Amelia and Maggie. The podcast where we shine a spotlight on women breaking barriers across industries. Each episode, we dive into the stories behind their success, how they got there, the tough trade-offs they made, and what they wish they'd known at the start.

We'll also review innovative products from women-led companies and highlight the freshest female-founded startups. The best part, when you listen, you don't just hear their stories, you become part of their network.

So whether you're graduating college or embarking on a new career in your 40s, our guests are women you need to know.

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