This week, I’m honored to share space with Dr. Jeanne-Mari Retief—a woman whose story redefines strength, grace, and purpose.

A renowned human rights expert, Jeanne’s 2015 diagnosis of Panic Disorder led her to reevaluate everything—including a career she once lived and breathed. What followed was a powerful reinvention: she founded FIGGI Life & Beauty, a brand and platform for women who crave authenticity over perfection.

But Jeanne’s journey didn’t stop there. Recently, she faced significant personal trauma—yet she continues to show up with intention, vulnerability, and fierce resilience in every part of her life. Her story is a reminder that healing is not linear, and power doesn’t mean having it all figured out.

We discuss: 💥 The courage to walk away from a career that no longer serves you 🌿 Building skincare for sensitive skin and sensitive souls 🧠 Why it’s okay not to be okay—and how to create space for others who feel the same 💫 How to keep showing up, even in the darkest moments

Jeanne is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. If you're navigating adversity or searching for meaning beyond the chaos, this episode will meet you where you are. 🎧

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. #PrettyPowerfulPodcast #FIGGILife #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #ResilientWomen #SkincareWithSoul

This week on the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Schneider, a freelance PowerPoint designer and seasoned visual storyteller with nearly two decades of experience in marketing and branding.

Emily has a rare talent: she takes complex ideas and transforms them into captivating, high-impact presentations that not only look great—but connect. 💡

In this episode, we dive into: 📢 Why your story matters more than your slides 🎯 How to explain your “why” in a way that resonates 🎨 Tips to design presentations that engage, inspire, and inform ☠️ How to avoid the dreaded “Death by PowerPoint”

If you’ve ever struggled to make your message stick in a pitch, meeting, or keynote—this episode is packed with insight that will transform the way you present your ideas.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to own your narrative and elevate your presence through powerful, purposeful visuals.

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What happens when you combine powerful AI tools with a deeply human brand? You get magic—and this week’s guest knows exactly how to make it happen.

On the Pretty Powerful Podcast, I’m joined by Erika Stanley, founder and CEO of Mile End Digital—a visionary branding and digital strategy expert who launched her agency during the pandemic to make high-quality branding and websites accessible to everyone... particularly small businesses.

With nearly 20 years of marketing experience, Erika saw a broken system where small businesses were turned away simply for not meeting arbitrary agency minimums. So she built a better way—empowering startups and solopreneurs to tell their story, build their brand, and use AI tools strategically (not chaotically).

🎧 In this episode, we dive into: 🤖 How to use AI for smarter, more authentic marketing 🎯 Building a brand that aligns with your values 💡 Making big-brand strategies accessible for every entrepreneur 🔥 Why NOW is the best time to build your business with purpose and power

Erika is all about helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise, connect more deeply, and create meaningful impact—without sacrificing their authenticity.

🎧 Tune in now and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about branding, marketing, and the power of AI.

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