Ladies’ Power Lunch Podcast

How to use podcasting to AMPLIFY your business, whether as a podcaster or guest. W/ Michelle Abraham

📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday at 11 AM EST
🌟 Live every third Tuesday of the month – Join us!

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In this empowering episode of LPL – (Ladies' Power Lunch,) Dr. Davia H. Shepherd sits down with Michelle Abraham, renowned podcast coach and founder of the podcast network AmplifYou. Together, they unpack the secret formula for business growth—and spoiler alert: it's all about authenticity.

Whether you’re a seasoned podcast host, an aspiring guest, or someone looking to amplify your brand, Michelle shares the insider tips, actionable “Do’s and Don’ts,” and even gives you some homework to help turn your podcasting efforts into real business results.

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💥 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why authenticity is your superpower in business and podcasting

• How to use podcasting to expand your reach and grow your business

• Mistakes to avoid when guesting or hosting a show

• Michelle’s must-do tips to start seeing results

• How to integrate podcasting into your 2025 growth strategy

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🔑 2025 Theme: What Women in Business Need Now
This year, we’re featuring 2–4 expert voices each month to answer your burning questions and deliver real, actionable steps to help you thrive in today’s evolving business world.

🎉 What’s New for 2025:

• LIVE every third Tuesday of the month!

• New Time: 11 AM – 12 PM EST | 8 AM PST

• New Format:

  • 🌟 Introductions

  • 🎤 Expert Panel Discussions on trending business topics

  • 🤝 Member Match — connect with like-minded women and grow together!

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💡 This EPISODE Is for You If:

• You have a podcast and want to use it more strategically

• You're thinking about starting a podcast

• You want to be a guest on podcasts to boost visibility

• You’re ready to grow your business with tools that actually work

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✨ Join Us LIVE!
📍 Where: GrowSmarterNotHarder.com/login
🕚 When: Every third Tuesday at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST

💬 Network with like-minded women, showcase your business, get advice from experts, and take your next bold step forward!

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🔔 Ready to Make 2025 Your Breakthrough Year?
Subscribe, turn on notifications, and don’t miss a moment. Let’s grow—together!

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"From Teen Athletes to Entrepreneurs: Building Confidence & Authenticity for Business Success" _ Special Guest Lindsay Potter

"From Teen Athletes to Entrepreneurs: Building Confidence & Authenticity for Business Success" _ Special Guest Lindsay Potter 🎤 Host: Dr. Davia H. Shepherd, CHO of Ladies Power Lunch 🎤 Guest: Lindsay Potter - Mindset and performance coach specializing in working with teen athletes 🚀 In today’s episode, Lindsay Potter shares her expert insights on building confidence, authenticity, and performance — not only in teen athletes but also for women in business. She dives into how these powerful principles can help you grow your business authentically and with impact. If you’ve been looking for actionable tips to succeed authentically in business, this episode is packed with strategies for business growth that you can implement right away! 💡 Whether you’re growing your audience, launching a new venture, or leveling up your business strategy, this episode will provide you with insider advice to make 2025 YOUR breakthrough year. What’s New for 2025: 🎙️ LPL is LIVE every third Tuesday of the month! ⏰ New Time: 11 AM - 12 Noon EST (8:00 AM PST) 💥 New Format: Introductions Expert Panel Discussions on trending topics Member Match to connect, collaborate, and grow your business! Join the Movement LIVE! 🗓️ When: Every third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST 📍 Where: Virtual – join us from anywhere: Growsmarternotharder.com/login 💼 Why: Network, grow your business, and get actionable insights from top experts! 👉 Don’t wait! Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any insider tips and strategies to grow your business in 2025. Let’s make this your most successful year yet! 🔥 Like, comment, and share this episode with other women entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their businesses. Let’s grow together! 🌟

Unlock the secret to AUTHENTIC business growth

🌟 Unlock the Secret to Authentic Business Growth 🌟

🎤 Host: Dr. Davia H. Shepherd, CHO of Ladies Power Lunch
🎤 Guest: Shannon Malkin Daniels, CEO of SPEAC Success | Tech Entrepreneur | Communications & Authenticity Coach

🚀 Ready to catapult your business to new heights in 2025? This episode is your game-changing guide!

In this power-packed episode of the Ladies Power Lunch show, Dr. Davia H. Shepherd welcomes Shannon Malkin Daniels, a powerhouse tech entrepreneur and authenticity expert, to uncover the secrets to authentic business growth. If you've been searching for ways to show up authentically, build meaningful connections, and scale your business with impact, this episode is your blueprint for success.

🎧 What You'll Learn:
💡 Whether you're looking to grow your audience, launch a new venture, or supercharge your business strategy, Shannon shares actionable insights that will help you make 2025 the breakthrough year you've been waiting for.

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What’s New for 2025:

• 🎙️ LPL is LIVE every third Tuesday of the month!

• ⏰ New Time: 11 AM - 12 Noon EST (8:00 AM PST)

• 💥 New Format:

  1. Introductions

  2. Expert Panel Discussions on trending topics

  3. Member Match to connect, collaborate, and grow your business!

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Join the Movement LIVE!
🗓️ When: Every third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST
📍 Where: Virtual – tune in from anywhere: Growsmarternotharder.com/login
💼 Why: To network, learn, and grow your business with expert advice from top industry leaders.

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👉 Don't miss out! Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date with insider tips and powerful strategies that will help you dominate 2025.

🔥 Like, comment, and share this episode with other women entrepreneurs who are ready to rise together. Let’s elevate our businesses to new heights! 🌟

Speak, Connect, and Succeed: The Formula for Authentic Business Growth

Podcast Show Notes:

Episode Title: Speak, Connect, and Succeed: The Formula for Authentic Business Growth
Host: Dr. Davia H. Shepherd, CHO of Ladies Power Lunch
Guest Host: Shannon Malkin Daniels, CEO of SPEAC Success | Tech Entrepreneur | Communications & Authenticity Coach
Guest Panelists:

• Michelle Abrahams, Owner of a Podcast Network

• Lindsay Potter, Confidence & Success Coach for Athletes

Welcome to a brand-new season of the Ladies Power Lunch podcast! As we kick off 2025 with our exciting theme, What Women in Business Need Now, we’re bringing you an inspiring conversation full of expert advice, actionable strategies, and insights to help you grow in the new year.

In this episode, I, Dr. Davia H. Shepherd, have the honor of being joined by the amazing Shannon Malkin Daniels as our guest host. Shannon is the CEO of SPEAC Success, a tech entrepreneur, a former Ivy League communications professor, and a communications & authenticity coach. Shannon will guide us through a discussion on the formula for authentic business growth.

I’m also thrilled to welcome our guest panelists:

• Michelle Abrahams, owner of AmplifYou podcast network, who will share her experience in the world of podcasting and media,

• Lindsay Potter, Mindset and Performance coach for athletes, and host of THE Confidence Edge Podcast, who will offer insights on building confidence and achieving success in both personal and professional life.

This episode is packed with strategies to help you speak authentically, build meaningful connections, and succeed in a way that aligns with your true self. Whether you’re growing your podcast, coaching others, or running your own business, these insights will help you thrive in 2025 and beyond!

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What's New for 2025:

• YOU can join the discussion on LPL LIVE every third Tuesday of the month!

• New Time: 11 AM - 12 Noon EST (8:00 AM PST)

• New Format:

  1. Introductions

  2. Panel Discussion with 3-4 experts on trending topics

  3. Member Match to connect and collaborate!

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A Little Background:

What started as a lunch between six women over a decade ago has grown into a global movement. Ladies Power Lunch (LPL) is a community where women come together to intentionally support each other in business and beyond. We want YOU to be part of this powerful network, where collaboration, learning, and growth are at the heart of everything we do!

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Episode Details:

• When: Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST

• Where: Virtual! Join us from anywhere: Growsmarternotharder.com/login

• Why: To network, share your business, get expert advice, and take action to grow your business!

Ready to make 2025 your breakthrough year? Hit Subscribe, turn on notifications, and don’t miss an episode. Join the movement and let’s grow together!

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Watch now for valuable tips and strategies that can change your business – and your life! 🌟

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Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with fellow women entrepreneurs who need this insight!

"Unstoppable: Breaking Barriers and Thriving as a Woman in Business"

Podcast Show Notes:

Episode Title: Unstoppable: Breaking Barriers and Thriving as a Woman in Business

This month, we’re diving deep into how to break through the barriers that hold us back – including the ones we create for ourselves. How can we get out of our own way and make this the year we achieve everything we've dreamed of?

Join us for an empowering conversation with an incredible coach and therapist, Gail Petrowsky. She shares her unique insights and strategies for overcoming challenges, shifting outdated business strategies, and adopting new paradigms for success.

We’re also kicking off our theme for 2025: What Women in Business Need Now. Each month, we'll bring together an expert panel to address your most pressing questions and provide actionable advice to help you thrive.

Exciting Updates for 2025:

• LPL is LIVE every third Tuesday of the month!
• New Time: Join us from 11 AM - 12 Noon EST (8:00 AM PST) for insightful discussions.
• New Format: A streamlined approach to maximize value:
  1. Introductions
  2. Panel Discussion with 3-4 experts on hot topics
  3. Member Match to connect, collaborate, and grow!

A Little Background:
Over a decade ago, six women came together over lunch to support each other. Today, LPL has blossomed into a global movement, empowering women to intentionally support each other in business and beyond. And now, we invite you to join us virtually every month!

Details:

• When: Every third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST
• Where: Virtual! Tune in from anywhere: Growsmarternotharder.com/login
• Why: Network, share your business, get expert advice, and take actionable steps to grow your business!

Ready for 2025 to be the year of breakthroughs and business growth? Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and don’t miss out. This isn’t your traditional networking – it’s intentional, impactful support for women like YOU!

Listen now for game-changing insights that could revolutionize both your business and your life!

Break Down Barriers & Achieve Your FINANCIAL Dreams in 2025

How do you: Break Down Barriers & Achieve Your FINANCIAL Dreams in 2025?

This month, we’re diving deep into the theme of breaking through the barriers that hold us back – even those we put up ourselves. How do we get out of our own way and ensure that this year is the year we achieve our hopes and dreams? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jackie Baldwin who is a financial advisor and  a money coach as she shares her insights and expertise. We’ll explore new paradigms in business, how to overcome challenges, and the importance of shifting strategies when past solutions no longer seem effective.

 

What’s New in 2025? Our LPL is evolving, and we’re making changes to better serve YOU! Our theme for 2025 is: "What women in business need now". Each month, we’ll bring together 2-4 expert panelists who will share their experiences and answer your burning questions.

 

**Exciting Updates:** - LPL is now LIVE on the *third Tuesday of every month*.

- We’ve shifted the time to *11 AM - 12 Noon EST* for your convenience.

- New format! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. **Introductions**

2. **Panel Discussion** with 2-4 experts on relevant topics

3. **Member Match** to connect and collaborate!

 

**A Little Background:** Over a decade ago, six women came together over lunch to support each other. Since then, LPL has grown into a global movement of women who intentionally support each other in business and beyond. And now, we’re inviting YOU to join us *virtually* every month!

 

**Details:**

- **When:** Every third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST

- **Where:** Virtual! Join us from anywhere: Growsmarternotharder.com/login

- **Why:** To network, share your business, participate in the LPL Member Match, and join the panel discussions to learn, grow, and take actionable steps in your business!

 

**Will you join us?** If you’re ready to make 2025 the year of breakthroughs and real growth, mark your calendar, invite a friend, and don’t miss out. This isn’t your grandfather’s networking – it’s a new era of intentional support! **Listen now for insights that could change your business and your life!**

Break Down Barriers & Achieve Your Dreams in 2025

How do you: Break Down Barriers & Achieve Your Dreams in 2025?

This month, we’re diving deep into the theme of breaking through the barriers that hold us back – even those we put up ourselves. How do we get out of our own way and ensure that this year is the year we achieve our hopes and dreams? Join us for an inspiring conversation with a therapist, a money coach, a networking coach, and a social media influencer as they share their insights and expertise.

We’ll explore new paradigms in business, how to overcome challenges, and the importance of shifting strategies when past solutions no longer seem effective.

What’s New in 2025? Our LPL is evolving, and we’re making changes to better serve YOU! Our theme for 2025 is: "What women in business need now".

Each month, we’ll bring together 2-4 expert panelists who will share their experiences and answer your burning questions.

**Exciting Updates:**

- LPL is now LIVE on the *third Tuesday of every month*.

- We’ve shifted the time to *11 AM - 12 Noon EST* for your convenience.

- New format! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. **Introductions**

2. **Panel Discussion** with 3-4 experts on relevant topics

3. **Member Match** to connect and collaborate!

 

**A Little Background:**

Over a decade ago, six women came together over lunch to support each other. Since then, LPL has grown into a global movement of women who intentionally support each other in business and beyond. And now, we’re inviting YOU to join us LIVE *virtually* every month!

**Details:**

 **When:** Every third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST - **Where:** Virtual! Join us from anywhere: Growsmarternotharder.com/login - **Why:** To network, share your business, participate in the LPL Member Match, and join the panel discussions to learn, grow, and take actionable steps in your business!

**Will you join us?**

If you’re ready to make 2025 the year of breakthroughs and real growth, mark your calendar, invite a friend, and don’t miss out. This isn’t your grandfather’s networking – it’s a new era of intentional support!

**Listen now for insights that could change your business and your life!**

"Empowered and Unfiltered: How to go from Self-Doubt to Success using the power of Social Media"

Empowered & Unfiltered: From Self-Doubt to Success on Social Media

In this episode, social media expert Morgan Parker joins me, Dr. Davia H. Shepherd, to discuss how women can break free from self-doubt and harness the power of social media to grow their businesses. Each month, we'll explore a key topic under our What Women in Business Need Now banner, and each week, an LPL member-expert will share actionable strategies you can implement right away!

But wait, there's more! On the third Tuesday of every month, we bring back the month's experts for an exciting LPL Monthly Networking Meeting. Here, you'll get the chance to ASK YOUR QUESTIONS and connect with 2-4 experts who are ready to share their insights and experiences. It’s a dynamic, interactive opportunity designed for growth!

Join us LIVE:

• When: Every third Tuesday of the month, 11 AM - 12 NOON EST
• Format:
  1. Introductions
  2. Panel Discussion with 2-4 experts
  3. Member Match

If you're new to LPL, we’re an international network of women who support each other intentionally. It all started over a decade ago with six women coming together over lunch — and now we invite you to be part of this thriving community!

Mark your calendars: Every Third Tuesday at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST. Don’t forget to bring a friend and get ready to grow your business while networking, learning, and participating in the LPL Member Match.

And don’t miss out on our upcoming Retreat! Learn more at growsmarternotharder.com/retreat.

Let’s elevate your business together! Join us!

This year we get to the heart of what women in business need now!

This year/season we are making a few changes to our show format to make it better for you! Our theme for 2025 is: What women in business need now.

The truth is many of us may have recognized that solutions that have worked well in the past no longer have the same effect. So the question is, what is the new paradigm? What's working, what's not, and how can we make the transitions.

 

This season, on each episode, we will be tackling this issue, each month we will have an overarching topic under the banner of what women in business need now. Each week an LPL member-expert will share her implementable strategies so you can grow your business.

 

But wait, there's more! On the third Tuesday of every month, we will bring back the experts of the month to give you an opportunity to ASK YOUR QUESTIONS. The format will be LPL Monthly Networking Meeting Style and we will have 2-4 experts on hand to share their experience and answer your questions!

 

~ We invite you to join us on the third Tuesday of the month!

~  The time is 11 AM - 12 NOON EST

~ THE FORMAT  is as easy as 1,2,3!

(1) We start with Introductions;
(2) Then we lead into a PANEL DISCUSSION with 2-4 topic experts at each meeting;
(3) Finally, we close with the member match!

 

If you are new to LPL, Here’s a little background information: Over a decade ago, 6 women got together at LUNCH to support each other; and since then we have grown into an international movement of women who INTENTIONALLY SUPPORT EACH OTHER!!!!!!

 

Now, we invite you to join us VIRTUALLY on the 3rd TUESDAY of every month for our monthly Ladies' Power Lunch Collaboration Collective Meeting. Will you invite a friend? Mark your calendar:
Every Third TUESDAY at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST.

 

Plus, join us to

network and share about your business and
 participate in the LPL Member Match!

 be part of this month’s panel discussion and take the things you learn and implement in Your Business!

Will you join us?

This is not your grandfather's networking!

One last thing...

Join us on retreat! growsmarternotharder.com/retreat
Dr. Davia

"Do this to grow SALES to $250K and beyond," Special Guest: Nadine Keller

What do women in business need to grow SALES? How to make the cash register ring and be more abundant and prosperous in the new year? Nadine Keller shares that what has worked in the past is a bit different from what works now.

Join in! We invite YOU to be part of the conversation—will you join us? Let’s dive in! You’re absolutely invited!

And by the way, I’m Dr. Davia H. Shepherd CHO of Ladies' Power Lunch—a vibrant movement supporting heart-centered, source-led women in business (and a few supportive men!). We leverage the power of collaboration to amplify visibility and grow our businesses—TOGETHER. 👋 My mission is simple: To help women in business achieve greater success and prosperity. If you’re struggling with burnout or finding it hard to balance personal and professional success, don’t worry. I’ve been there! With decades of experience in international corporations and building my own small business, I’ve learned the tough lessons so you don’t have to. Living your optimal life in both your career and personal life might seem daunting, but I promise you—it’s possible. The LPL collective is here to help you overcome any challenge. Let’s unlock your full potential together and create the ease and flow you deserve, avoid burnout and stay in alignment with your life’s purpose.

1. Explore a treasure trove of FREE resources designed to fuel your business growth and personal development. At GrowSmarterNotHarder.com/LOGIN Here's a glimpse of what you'll find: -Join Our Community: Become part of the LPL FREE Facebook community, where women uplift and support each other with aligned intentions every day. -Free Online Workshops: Participate in our transformative online workshops—at no cost. -Monthly Networking Meetings: Connect with like-minded women during our FREE monthly networking events. -Business & Personal Development Activities: Explore our calendar of events and join in on activities that nurture both your business and personal growth. -Extensive Resource Library: Access blogs, podcasts, streaming TV shows, and YouTube content on everything from business growth to personal development. Whatever your challenge, we’ve got you covered! Join us today and start your journey towards a more fulfilling business and life!

2. Ready to Shine Even Brighter and Grow Smarter? If you’re already benefiting from our free LPL resources and want to take it to the next level, it's time to step up and become an LPL VIP! Then don’t miss our exclusive retreats. 🎉 Visit growsmarternotharder.com/retreat and take the bold step toward smarter, more aligned growth. Together, we’ll make it happen—no more hard work, just smart growth! Let’s grow smarter, not harder, together! 💫