In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Tania Vasallo, CEO & Founder of The Courage to Be, Fortune 500 Co. Consultant, and Entrepreneur about the unspoken bias that men are naturally better with money than women. It's a stereotype that's held many women back from taking control of their finances. But the truth? Financial literacy isn’t gendered. We explore how women can empower themselves by reading, learning, and becoming educated about money, investing, and saving. Don’t give away your financial power—take it back by understanding your worth and the wealth-building tools available to you.

Tania is the founder of “The Courage To Be Happy”, a community that empowers ambitious women entrepreneurs to own their value, charge for what they are worth so that they can have a bigger impact in the world. Tania has worked developing multimillion dollar campaigns for some of the world’s most renowned companies like Starbucks, AT&T Wireless, KFC, Samsung, and Nabisco. Since the launch of her business, she was able to reach the 6-figure revenue by her fourth year only working 20 hours per week. Tania now helps other driven women make more money and achieve their vision.

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MORE ABOUT TANIA VASALLO
Website: The Courage to Be
LinkedIn: Tania Vasallo
Podcast: The Courage to Be with Tania Vasallo
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Nicole Trick Steinbach, a global executive & career coach, about the importance of personal accountability, highlighting how being true to yourself fosters growth and self-awareness. Nicole stresses that learning to say "no" is just as vital as saying "yes," while also keeping an open mind to new opportunities. Both Mary and Nicole also explore the value of mentorship, highlighting how a mentor can offer essential guidance, inspiration, and fresh perspectives to help navigate personal and professional challenges.

Nicole is an organizational change management consultant and career coach for women in tech. As a former global senior director for companies like SAP, Nicole innately understands and lives the skill of bravery and the joy of failure. Her podcast, “Build Your Brave Career,” is a top 10% global podcast.

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Website: Nicole Trick Steinbach
LinkedIn: Nicole Trick Steinbach
Podcast: Build Your Brave Career

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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Lisa DeFrank-Cole, an award-winning author and esteemed professor, to delve into women, leadership, and the barriers of gender bias. Lisa sheds light on why women’s career paths often take a non-linear route, shaped by caregiving roles, societal expectations, and entrenched biases, while men typically follow a more predictable career climb from education to promotion. She also introduces the Kaleidoscope Career Path, a fresh perspective on how career choices adapt to life’s changing values and circumstances. Whether it's balancing work-life priorities, caring for loved ones, or seeking personal fulfillment, Lisa explains how this flexible model reflects the evolving decisions women face throughout their professional journeys.

Lisa DeFrank-Cole is Director and F. Duke Perry Endowed Professor of Leadership Studies at West Virginia University, widely known for her academic and practical expertise in women’s leadership.

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MORE ABOUT LISA DeFRANK-COLE
Website: Lisa DeFrank-Cole
LinkedIn: Lisa DeFrank-Cole
Book: Women and Leadership: Journey Toward Equity

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