Women Like Me Stories & Business

🎧 Introducing "Women Like Me Stories & Business" - The Inspiring Business and Story Podcast by Julie Fairhurst! 🎙️ Julie Fairhurst is a speaker, movement leader, and the force behind Women Like Me. She doesn’t just host conversations, she pulls truth out of the places most people hide it. As the founder of Women Like Me, she has helped hundreds of women tell the stories they thought they’d take to their grave, and turn them into something powerful. This isn’t about writing. It’s about being seen.

Women Like Me Stories & Business is a health podcast hosted by Julie Fairhurst, with 269 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Julie Fairhurst hosts Women Like Me Stories & Business, a health show with 269 episodes published.

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  Episode #272

  Why the World Still Needs Stories | Award-Winning Playwright Elise Wilk

  Aug 20, 202640 min

  Send us Fan Mail Why does the world still need stories, and what can theatre reveal about who we are? In this thoughtful conversation, Julie Fairhurst speaks with award-winning Romanian playwright Elise Wilk about writing, creativity, theatre and the power of storytelling to help us see ourselves and one another more clearly. Elise shares her journey as a playwright, the experiences that shape her work, and why meaningful stories remain essential in an increasingly disconnected world. This conversation will inspire writers, storytellers, and women who know they have something important to say but may still be searching for the courage to say it. Elise is an award-winning Romanian playwright whose work has been translated into 13 languages. She also teaches playwriting at the University of Arts in Târgu Mureș. Learn more about Elise and find her books here: https://wilkauthor.com/ If this conversation stirred something in you… good . That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed , share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst , and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website

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  Episode #271

  Burnout Recovery: Emotional Intelligence, Purpose & Healing | Dr. Lorea Martínez

  Aug 16, 202640 min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you are not simply tired, but emotionally depleted in a way that rest alone cannot repair? In this powerful episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Julie Fairhurst speaks with Dr. Lorea Martínez about burnout recovery, emotional intelligence, purpose, and what it means to lead without losing yourself. Many capable women become so accustomed to carrying responsibility that they stop recognizing the signs of emotional exhaustion. They keep working, caring, achieving, and pushing through until their bodies, relationships, or sense of purpose begin to ask for something different. Dr. Lorea Martínez is an author, speaker, and founder of HEART in Mind . Her research-backed work helps individuals and organizations develop emotional intelligence, recover from burnout, and build lives and workplaces rooted in greater connection, clarity, and purpose. She is the author of Living with the HEART in Mind, a practical guide to healing from burnout and cultivating purpose. Learn more about Dr. Lorea Martínez: Website URL: https://loreamartinez.com/ New book: https://books2read.com/livingwiththeheartinmind Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loreamartinezSEL/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreamartinez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drloreamartinez Subscribe to Women Like Me Stories & Business for honest conversations about women’s lives, healing, leadership, business, visibility, and the experiences that shape who we become. If this conversation stirred something in you, share it with another woman who may be tired of being told to simply push through. If this conversation stirred something in you… good . That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed , share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst , and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website

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  Episode #270

  How She Built an Organic Tequila Brand That Helps Save Animals | Pamela Maria De La Luz

  Aug 14, 202637 min

  Send us Fan Mail Pamela Maria De La Luz spent more than 20 years in the tequila industry before turning her experience, heritage, and love for animals into AgaveLuz Organic Tequila. In this inspiring conversation, Pamela shares how she created an authentic, additive-free organic tequila brand rooted in traditional Mexican craftsmanship. She also reveals the setbacks behind launching a physical product, the importance of building a purpose-driven business, and how every entrepreneur can connect profit with meaningful impact. Discover how one female founder turned a dream into a premium tequila brand that supports animal rescue—and why she believes giving up is never an option. Learn more about AgaveLuz Organic Tequila : https://agaveluz.com/ If this conversation stirred something in you… good . That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed , share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst , and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website

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  Episode #269

  Why Men Pull Away in Marriage, and How to Rebuild Connection | Jeanell Greene

  Aug 13, 202644 min

  Send us Fan Mail Why do men become distant in marriage, and why do women often feel they must control everything? Relationship Rebuild Expert Jeanell Greene joins Julie Fairhurst for an honest conversation about communication, emotional disconnection, trust, respect, intimacy, and how couples can rebuild a struggling marriage. Jeanell is a Relationship Rebuild Expert who helps men and couples strengthen marriage, leadership, and trust. Communication Skills That Actually Work. Just communicate more” isn’t the answer. What works is learning: * how to stay calm under pressure * how to speak without triggering defensiveness * how to listen without shutting down These are real communication skills for men—not theory. You don’t need more talking - you need to remove the barriers to connection, because love isn’t something you chase; it’s something that shows up when the walls come down. Connect with Jeanell Greene: www.saveourmarriage.ca https://www.facebook.com/JeanellGreene7 https://www.youtube.com/@jeanellgreene If this conversation stirred something in you… good . That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed , share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst , and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website

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  Episode #267

  From Flint to Starbucks: Wanda Herndon on Leadership, Courage & Claiming Your Voice

  Aug 10, 202644 min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rise from a working-class neighborhood in Flint, Michigan, to become a senior executive at three Fortune 500 companies—including Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Starbucks? In this powerful episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business , Julie Fairhurst speaks with award-winning communications leader, author, entrepreneur, and mentor Wanda Herndon about courage, authentic leadership, career advancement, and finding your voice in rooms where you may be underestimated. Wanda shares how she learned to exceed expectations without changing who she was, build relationships in corporate environments, communicate through difficult moments, and become the CEO of her own life. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • How to speak confidently in powerful rooms • Why women must claim their place instead of waiting for permission • What Fortune 500 companies taught Wanda about leadership • How communication helped build the Starbucks brand globally • Why authentic leaders bring other women with them • How to turn rejection, setbacks, and “no” into a new direction • What it means to be fearless, strategic, and true to yourself Wanda is also the author of Breaking Glass: One Woman’s Fight to Belong and to Lead, a story of perseverance, possibility, and rising beyond other people’s expectations. If you have ever questioned whether you belong, this conversation will remind you: you were invited into the room for a reason. Take your seat. Use your voice. Claim your spot. Subscribe for more honest conversations about women in business, leadership, confidence, visibility, personal growth, and the stories that shape our lives. CONNECT WITH WANDA: https://www.wcommgroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-herndon-b4794019 If this conversation stirred something in you… good . That’s where change begins. Make sure you’re subscribed , share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place. I’m Julie Fairhurst , and this is where stories turn into power. Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's Podcast Julie's Website

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