Influential Women Podcast

Influential Women Podcast features conversations with women leaders, founders, professionals, and subject matter experts about leadership, careers, entrepreneurship, visibility, and personal growth. The podcast is part of Influential Women, a professional media and editorial platformHosted by Jodie O’Brien, each episode shares real stories from entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and changemakers, exploring the decisions, challenges, and turning points that shaped their journeys.Podcast hub: ⁠https://influentialwomen.com/podcasts⁠IMDb: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42561398/⁠

Influential Women Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Influential Women, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Raise Your Hand, Raise Your Voice: Leadership, Equality, and Owning Your Future | Angélica Fuentes

  Sep 25, 202643 min

  What changes when you stop allowing other people, circumstances, and society's timelines to define what your future should look like? In this episode of the Influential Women Podcast , host Jodie O'Brien sits down with Angélica Fuentes , Mexican-American businesswoman, impact investor, founder and CEO of Nowful , and longtime advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment, to discuss leadership, resilience, reinvention, wellness, and the power of choosing your own path. Angélica's journey has taken her from discovering the power of her voice as an 11-year-old girl to leading companies, navigating international boardrooms, advocating for greater equality, rebuilding after profound adversity, and entering an entirely new industry later in life. Through it all, she has continued to redefine success not simply by what she achieves, but by who she becomes and how she helps other women move forward. In this episode, Angélica shares: How Angélica learned to raise her hand and use her voice at just 11 years old What being the youngest and often only woman in the boardroom taught her How she rebuilt her life after an extraordinary personal and professional setback Why wellness can strengthen leadership rather than compete with ambition Why women should feel empowered to be ambitious How Angélica learned to redefine success from the inside out Why organizational gender equality requires commitment from leadership How to maintain a clear vision while staying flexible about your strategy Why age doesn't determine when you're allowed to begin something new What it means to start from wisdom and experience rather than “from scratch” Why integrity, humility, resilience, and adaptability matter in leadership Why true leaders create other leaders How opening doors for other women can become part of your legacy Whether you're navigating a career transition, rebuilding after a setback, stepping into leadership, or questioning whether it's too late to pursue something new, Angélica's story is a reminder that there is no universal timeline for becoming who you want to be. You can choose your direction, reconnect with yourself, and continue creating a life that reflects your values. Connect with Angélica Fuentes Website: angelicafuentes.com Nowful: nowful.com

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  Keep the Heart: How to Grow Without Losing What Makes You Special | Bobbie Lloyd

  Sep 11, 202640 min

  What does it take to grow a beloved brand without losing the heart of what made people love it in the first place? In this episode of the Influential Women Podcast , host Jodie O'Brien sits down with Bobbie Lloyd , Chief Brand Officer and Chief Baking Officer of Magnolia Bakery , to discuss leadership, brand stewardship, company culture, hospitality, innovation, and what it takes to grow while staying true to your values. Over more than two decades with Magnolia Bakery, Bobbie has helped guide the company through extraordinary growth while serving in roles including COO, President, and CEO. Today, she continues to protect and evolve the brand by understanding which traditions matter, which processes can change, and why the strongest brands are built from the inside out. For Bobbie, sustainable growth begins with people, kindness, trust, and a clear understanding of what makes your organization special. In this episode, Bobbie shares: How to grow a beloved brand without losing its identity Why company culture has to be built from the inside out How to know when to embrace change and when to protect tradition Why “we've always done it this way” isn't always a reason to keep doing it How failure can become an important part of your growth Why great leadership starts with making people feel seen, heard, understood, and appreciated How hospitality creates meaningful connections with customers Why knowing your values makes it easier to say no How mentorship can shape the next generation of women leaders Why Bobbie wants to see more women represented in C-suite leadership How business growth can create career and ownership opportunities for others Why trusting yourself matters at every stage of your career Whether you're building a business, leading a team, navigating change, or figuring out how to grow without losing sight of what matters most, Bobbie's story offers a thoughtful reminder that progress doesn't require abandoning what made you special. Sometimes the key is knowing what deserves to grow with you. Connect with Bobbie Lloyd Magnolia Bakery: https://www.magnoliabakery.com/ The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-magnolia-bakery-handbook-of-icebox-desserts-bobbie-lloyd?variant=43012145807394

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  Bet on Yourself: Grit, Leadership, and Opening Doors for Others | Chef Tiffany Derry

  Sep 4, 202638 min

  What happens when you stop trying to become who everyone else expects you to be and finally decide to bet on yourself? Chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and television personality Chef Tiffany Derry joins host Jodie O’Brien on the Influential Women Podcast to talk about purposeful leadership, mentorship, creating opportunities for others, and the grit it takes to bet on yourself. A James Beard Award finalist and MasterChef judge, Tiffany is the founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts and co-founder of T2D Concepts, the hospitality group behind Roots Southern Table, Roots Chicken Shak, and Radici Wood-Fired Grill. Tiffany’s journey began with rejection. At 15, she was denied the cooking job she wanted and instead found another way into the restaurant industry. Years later, after an unexpected restaurant closure left her facing a team that depended on her, she became determined to take greater ownership of her future and build opportunities for others. She also opens up about the moment she realized she had been shaping herself around what other people expected from her. Her decision to finally “bet on me” ultimately shaped more than Tiffany’s own career. It influenced the kind of leader she wanted to become, from building healthier restaurant cultures and mentoring emerging talent to creating pathways toward business ownership for people who haven’t always had access to them. In this episode, you’ll learn: What it really means to bet on yourself How Tiffany turned early rejection into grit Why authenticity matters in leadership How leaders can create healthier workplace cultures Why Tiffany implemented a four-day workweek Why hospitality starts with the way you treat your own team How mentorship combines opportunity with accountability Why creating pathways toward ownership matters What moving from competitor to judge taught Tiffany about taking risks Why preparation has to accompany ambition How to start pursuing what you want before you feel completely ready Why sometimes all you need is one yes Tiffany’s story is a reminder that betting on yourself isn’t only about creating your own success. It’s about deciding what kind of leader you’ll become once you have the opportunity to help someone else succeed, too. Connect with Chef Tiffany Derry: Tiffany Derry Concepts: https://www.tiffanyderryconcepts.com Roots Southern Table: https://www.rootssoutherntable.com Radici Wood-Fired Grill: https://www.radiciwoodfiredgrill.com The Landing: https://www.thelandingbyt2d.com Syrup + Sno: https://www.syrupsno.com

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  Building the Dream Before Anyone Else Believes It | Aarthi Sampath

  Aug 28, 202629 min

  How do you build a dream that no one else can see yet? In this episode of the Influential Women Podcast , host Jodie O'Brien sits down with celebrated chef, entrepreneur, and restaurateur Aarthi Sampath , founder of Drāvida , to discuss resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the courage to trust your vision. Born and raised in Mumbai, Aarthi moved to the United States and rebuilt her career from the ground up. After training in Michelin-starred kitchens, winning Chopped , defeating Bobby Flay, and scaling her CookUnity meal program to more than 50,000 meals each week, she opened Drāvida—a restaurant that celebrates the diverse flavors and stories of the South Asian diaspora. Throughout her journey, she stayed committed to one belief: success starts by believing in yourself before anyone else does. In this episode, you'll learn: How believing in yourself can carry you through rejection, setbacks, and uncertainty. Why showing up consistently matters more than achieving perfection. How to stop seeking validation and start trusting your own vision. What it takes to build a business without outside investors while staying true to your purpose. Why embracing creativity doesn't mean sacrificing authenticity. How writing down your goals can help turn long-term dreams into reality. The often unseen realities of entrepreneurship, from loneliness to resilience. Why building confidence begins by trusting yourself before anyone else does. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative professional, aspiring leader, or someone pursuing a dream that feels bigger than your current circumstances, Aarthi's story is a reminder that success begins long before the world recognizes it. As Aarthi shares throughout the conversation, building a meaningful life isn't about waiting for the perfect opportunity—it's about believing in your vision, putting in the work, and continuing to show up until your dream becomes reality. Connect with Aarthi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthi_sampath/ ️ Drāvida: https://dravidanyc.com/ Drāvida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dravidanyc

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  Why Your Next Chapter Doesn't Require Permission | Deborah Sass

  Aug 17, 202640 min

  What if the skills you've spent years building are exactly what a completely different industry needs? In this episode of the Influential Women Podcast , host Jodie O'Brien sits down with Deborah Sass , CEO and Founder of SpaceVrse, to discuss career reinvention, leadership, confidence, and building opportunities where none seem to exist. After spending more than two decades at companies including Amazon, Shazam, Spotify, and SpaceHero, Deborah made the bold decision to leave the digital entertainment industry and enter the space sector without a technical background or traditional credentials. Rather than seeing her lack of experience as a disadvantage, she recognized that the leadership, community-building, and platform expertise she'd developed throughout her career were exactly what the industry needed. Today, Deborah leads a global platform connecting professionals across more than 150 countries while encouraging others to embrace change, trust themselves, and redefine what's possible. In this episode, Deborah shares: Why transferable skills matter more than you think How to confidently navigate career reinvention Why women often underestimate their own abilities What it means to build a business without waiting for permission How storytelling creates stronger brands and communities The importance of trusting your intuition Why delegation is one of the most valuable leadership skills How to embrace opportunities outside your comfort zone Why geography shouldn't limit your ambitions How your next chapter can become your greatest opportunity Whether you're considering a career change, starting a business, or stepping into a leadership role, Deborah's journey offers practical advice and inspiring perspective for anyone ready to embrace what's next.

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