Her Best Chapter

What if the next chapter of your life could be the best one yet? Her Best Chapter is the podcast that sparks creativity, fuels ambition, and delivers the wisdom you need to take action. Hosted by Michelle Savage, founder of Sulit Press, this show features bestselling authors, innovative thinkers, and straight-talking thought leaders who share insights on the topics that matter most. Whether you're ready to write (or re-write your story), grow your business, or chase down your big-vision dream, each episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways. It's time to leap into your next best chapter.

Her Best Chapter is a education podcast hosted by Michelle Savage, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Michelle Savage hosts Her Best Chapter, a education show with 59 episodes published.

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  Her Best Chapter

  Author Spotlight: From Sucking It Up to Surrender with Molly Mae Potter

  Sep 29, 202640 minS1

  In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage talks with Molly Mae Potter about her path from Air Force engineering and combat-zone deployment to personal collapse, recovery, and a career built around work that actually fits her. Molly discusses her blast injury in Afghanistan and how she rebuilt her life with help from family, therapy, and a fresh start. She also highlights her career pivots, why she measures her life against what eight-year-old Molly Mae would have wanted, and how she found renewed purpose in aviation and problem-solving. It's a candid conversation about how strength can become self-abandonment, and how choosing the right environment can be the difference between surviving and truly thriving. Molly Mae Potter is a founder, corporate executive, and veteran community leader who has spent two decades at the intersection of technology, national security, and human-centered leadership. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former flight test engineer who began her career supporting NASA's Mars Rover missions, Molly Mae went on to hold executive roles at Fortune 100 technology corporations before launching Salem CSO Partners, a product security and AI advisory firm built around governance and ethical AI. She currently serves as SVP of Technology, Engineering & PMO at Dynamic Aviation. Key topics: Molly's experience of writing in the bestseller Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way The Afghanistan blast that changed Molly's life, including the ordinary details that make the moment unforgettable What a blast injury can feel like physically, from gravel taste to grogginess, headaches, ringing ears, sore lungs, and the delayed realization that something more serious may have happened. How war creates a mission-first bubble where you keep moving even when your body and mind are clearly not okay. The shift from post-blast survival mode into anxiety, obsessive running, food control, brain fog, memory gaps, and a marriage falling apart. Molly's path from military service into Fortune 100 leadership, including the difference between environments that reward her voice and ones that punish it. Why she now wants to make eight-year-old Molly Mae proud, and how that led her back toward work that matches her curiosity, energy, and love of aviation. Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Connect with Molly Mae Potter: www.linkedin.com/in/molly-mae-potter/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Navigating Ageism at Work with Lisa Moguel

  Sep 22, 202625 minS1

  In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage speaks with Lisa Moguel, a serial entrepreneur, financial feminist, photographer, and longtime business leader, about ageism in the workplace and how midlife experience can become a strength rather than a liability. Lisa shares about being overlooked in hospitality because of her age, and how that moment pushed her to stop seeking permission and start valuing her own expertise. A serial entrepreneur, financial feminist, professional sponsored photographer, and former President of the Zonta Club of Austin, Lisa spent three decades building businesses and uncovering opportunities others miss. Commercial real estate taught her to read the numbers, and to notice how many women stay in jobs they've outgrown just to keep the paycheck and benefits. That's the cost behind what Lisa calls Borrowed Leadership: organizations lean on experienced women for their wisdom, then overlook them for advancement, until financial dependence is the only thing keeping them in the room. Lisa's mission is to help organizations recognize the value of experience before they lose it, and help women build enough financial ground to never wait for permission to leave. Key topics: "Borrowed leadership," handling manager-level problems without the title or recognition. How multi-hyphenate careers build transferable skills across sales, operations, consulting, and client management. Exposing ageism in a professional environment How subtle ageism can hide behind excuses like technology, fit, or process. Why menopause, energy changes, and family responsibilities can collide with workplace pressures. Improving systems and processes without needing a promotion to add value. Encouraging women to know their value, keep going, show their work, and make their impact visible Connect with Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamoguel/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Finding What Makes You Different with Cindy Friedman

  Sep 15, 202628 minS1

  In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage talks with brand strategist and designer Cindy Friedman about how brands are built, why outside perspective matters, and how to spot the difference between a brand that needs a few tweaks and one that needs a full reset. Cindy also shares how writing her chapter in Luminaries sharpened her understanding of her own gift: noticing what makes people and businesses distinct. We discuss the gap between what a business thinks it is saying and what people actually see, the danger of Frankenbrands, and why it is easier to make a brand look polished than to make it clear. Cindy Friedman is a Brand Therapist who helps people get clear before they get visible. With more than 30 years of experience in branding and design, she helps founders, teams, and professionals figure out what makes them different and how to express it with confidence. Blending strategy, messaging, and design, she turns business thinking into brands that people can understand, trust, and remember. Key topics: How Cindy helps businesses clarify what makes them distinctive. What makes a brand, from visuals and messaging to mission, vision, and overall feeling. Why brand alignment matters more than decoration, especially as businesses grow and evolve. The "Frankenbrand," when too many changes leave a brand feeling disconnected. How Canva and AI can make design easier, but do not replace strategic decision-making. Why effective branding should appeal to your audience, not just your personal taste. Cindy's Luminaries chapter revealed that "noticing" has shaped her entire career. How website and brand shame can hold talented professionals back, and why websites need regular check-ins, not constant overhauls. Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Connect with Cindy: https://www.sparklecreative.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyfriedman/ https://www.instagram.com/sparklecreative/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Author Spotlight: Constructing Your Own Vision with Cindy Ly

  Sep 8, 202634 minS1

  In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter , Michelle Savage talks with Cindy Ly, bestselling author in Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way and founder of Toolbox Consulting, about breaking away from inherited expectations and designing a life on her own terms. Cindy shares how growing up as a first generation American shaped her early ideas of success, why leaving for Europe changed everything, and how yoga, construction, and consulting all connect through leadership, curiosity, and teaching. They explore how family expectations shaped Cindy's childhood choices, what it took to find her voice, and how she now helps construction companies standardize finances, adopt technology, and build the data foundation for AI. A Purdue Building Construction Management alumna, Cindy spent over a decade managing project controls and heavy industrial EPCM projects before advising hundreds of organizations on technology from; financial onsites, AI workshops, and hackathons. She works across the full spectrum, from field teams to executive leadership, cutting through the tech hype to focus on what actually works in construction. Her approach is simple: process first, data second, technology third. She works inside the problem alongside her clients, not above it. When she's not challenging industry norms, you'll find Cindy on the yoga mat or behind the DJ decks. Key topics: Growing up with a narrow definition of success centered on obedience, traditional roles, and "safe" careers like medicine, pharmacy, or law. Cindy's discovery of construction management and her interest in collaboration and scale of building Chicago's skyline. How burnout and family pressures led Cindy to move to Europe and create space to rediscover her own voice. Learning the power of holding space and leading with calm authority rather than force. Why moving from construction to consulting challenged Cindy to stop simply following the blueprint and start trusting her own ideas and perspective. Exploring the complicated work of setting family boundaries while still holding space for love, disagreement, and unresolved emotions. How yoga, construction, and consulting ultimately connect through leadership, collaboration, and creating space for others to succeed. Cindy shares why she founded Toolbox Consulting to teach the next generation and make a meaningful impact across construction, technology, and AI. Links and Resources: Luminaries: Women Leaders Who Light the Way Connect with Cindy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ly-cindyt/ https://www.toolboxconsultingllc.com/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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  Bonus Episode: Michelle Talks Life Craft with Womenthology

  Sep 4, 202642 minS1

  In this bonus episode of Her Best Chapter , Sheana Hamill from Womenthology talks with Michelle Savage on LinkedIn Live about how collaborative books help women move from "someday" writing goals to published authorship in just 90 days. Michelle provides information about Life Craft , the next multi-author publishing project from Sulit Press, which focuses on living with intention and authenticity. They unpack why publishing is not just about having a book, but about creating visibility, credibility, speaking opportunities, and a stronger platform for your ideas. Michelle also shares her own winding path into publishing, from a childhood of moving across states to a career in writing, editing, marketing, and eventually building a publishing house centered on women's stories. Key topics: Michelle shares how a life of moving across states shaped her adaptability, curiosity, and love of stories She explains how writing became central to her life about 16 years ago, starting with journalism and later expanding into brand writing, editing, and author support Why Michelle founded Sulit Press after realizing many authors were not being supported "all the way through" the publishing process Michelle describes Life Craft as a book about living authentically, rather than following the expected checklist of success She connects the idea of "life craft" to midlife clarity, agency, and the courage to make choices aligned with who you are now The conversation breaks down the difference between writing a full solo book and contributing a chapter to a multi-author anthology Michelle explains why many would-be authors never finish a book, and how a single supported chapter can lower the barrier while still creating real authority Sheana and Michelle discuss how a chapter in a book can support paid speaking, TEDx-style opportunities, conference applications, and business growth Why women documenting their stories matters for public memory, leadership, and the next generation of women Links and Resources: Sign up for Life Craft! Watch the live recording on LinkedIn! Connect with Sheana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheanahamill/ https://www.podium-project.com/ Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

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