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  • Family Law, Judicial Ethics & the Human Side of Justice | Ami Sagel | Orange County Superior Court Judge

    Family Law, Judicial Ethics & the Human Side of Justice | Ami Sagel | Orange County Superior Court Judge
    2026/05/06
    Family court impacts some of the most personal and emotional moments in people’s lives, but most of us know very little about how it actually works. In this episode, Orange County Superior Court Judge Ami Sagel pulls back the curtain on the realities of being a judge, the moral responsibility of making life-altering decisions, and the human stories behind divorce, custody, and domestic violence cases. Kara and Ami explore how judges balance fairness with discretion, the growing mental health crisis affecting families, and why compassion and accountability are essential inside the justice system. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Website: JudgeAmiSagel.com Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Judge Ami Sagel & Family Law 02:00 The power and limitations of being a judge 04:00 Judicial ethics, morality & life outside the courtroom 07:00 Jury trials vs. bench trials explained 09:00 Family law, custody disputes & judicial discretion 11:30 Humanizing judges & the emotional weight of courtrooms 13:00 Cases involving children, abuse & emotional burnout 16:00 Ami’s journey from corporate law to federal prosecutor 18:00 Sex trafficking cases & witnessing society’s “underbelly” 20:00 Adoption law, parental rights & emotionally difficult work 22:00 Divorce as “the great equalizer” across socioeconomic lines 24:00 Mental health, financial stress & family court realities 27:00 How family law has evolved beyond traditional gender roles 30:00 Co-parenting, custody dynamics & children navigating divorce 33:00 Building community, civic engagement & trust in the law 35:00 The frustration of legal limitations & following precedent 38:00 Self-represented litigants & navigating the court system 41:00 Why civics education and legal literacy matter 43:00 Supporting families through conflict, compromise & healing 46:00 How judges are appointed and elected in California 48:00 Ami’s reelection campaign & challenges as a woman of color 51:00 Diversity on the bench & representation in the legal system 53:00 Final reflections on justice, empathy & public service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 分
  • Designing for Peace, Nervous System Wellness & the Power of Home | Anita Yokota | Interior Designer & Author of “Grounded Living”

    Designing for Peace, Nervous System Wellness & the Power of Home | Anita Yokota | Interior Designer & Author of “Grounded Living”
    2026/04/29
    What if your home could actively support your mental health, relationships, and nervous system? Therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota joins Kara Duffy to explore how our spaces impact the way we feel, function, and connect with ourselves and others. Together they dive into clutter and cognitive load, designing for multiple personalities under one roof, nature-inspired interiors, and why “perfect homes” often disconnect us from authenticity. Anita also shares her personal journey from private practice therapist to interior designer, the emotional process of redefining power and identity, and how creating a grounded home can help us create a grounded life. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @anitayokota WEBSITE: anitayokota.com 00:00 Introduction to Anita Yokota & Grounded Living 02:10 Can maximalist homes still feel calming? 05:00 Nature, clutter & nervous system regulation 07:00 Organizing intentional “zones” within the home 08:15 Designing for multiple personalities under one roof 11:20 Boundaries, empathy & family communication through design 14:00 How interior design reveals relationship dynamics 16:00 Mental health, ADHD & the post-COVID shift 19:00 Nature-inspired interiors & biophilic design 20:00 The four landscapes: ocean, mountain, meadow & desert 22:15 Creating grounded spaces on any budget 24:30 Flow, functionality & rethinking traditional spaces 27:00 Murphy beds, multipurpose rooms & creative living 30:00 Evolution, imperfection & changing with the seasons of life 32:30 Anita’s transition from therapist to interior designer 35:00 Entrepreneurship, creativity & serving people differently 38:00 Defining what it means to be a “powerful lady” 41:00 Transformation, loss & reclaiming personal power 43:00 Women choosing themselves & redefining success 45:00 Boundaries, motherhood & modeling self-worth for daughters 47:00 Designing homes around feeling, connection & conversation 48:00 Anita’s TEDx talk, book launch & final reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 分
  • Choosing Yourself, Telling the Truth & Redefining Marriage | Kerry Docherty | Co-Founder of Faherty & Author of Selfish

    Choosing Yourself, Telling the Truth & Redefining Marriage | Kerry Docherty | Co-Founder of Faherty & Author of Selfish
    2026/04/22
    What if being “selfish” is actually the key to living a more honest, aligned life? Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, joins Kara Duffy to challenge everything we’ve been taught about putting others first. They explore the conditioning women face around giving, the courage it takes to tell the truth in relationships, and how redefining marriage as a choice - not a contract - can transform connection. Kerry shares the deeply personal journey behind her memoir, the realities of running a family business, and what it means to finally listen to yourself. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @kerrydocherty WEBSITE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775631/selfish-by-kerry-docherty/ 00:00 Introduction to Kerry Docherty & her book Selfish 01:00 Kerry’s background, early creativity & career path 03:30 Writing the book & what she’s most proud of 05:00 Why she chose the word “selfish” 06:30 Conditioning, people-pleasing & identifying your needs 08:00 Redefining selfishness & finding balance 09:30 Marriage evolution & choosing your partner 12:30 Hard conversations, conflict & truth-telling 14:30 Leadership & communication in business 15:30 Parenting, modeling conflict & raising kids 16:30 Indigenous partnerships & impact through Faherty 18:30 Conscious capitalism & brand values 21:00 Being seen vs. being liked :23:30 Community, retreats & connection 25:30 Building your circle & finding your people 27:00 Rule-breaking & personal freedom 28:30 Parenting in today’s cultural climate 31:00 Practices for joy, sanity & grounding 32:30 Power, womanhood & identity 33:00 Releasing the book & handling reactions 34:30 Selfishness, responsibility & healing others 36:00 Realities of entrepreneurship & family business 38:30 What Kerry needs & hopes for readers 40:00 Inspiration & everyday humanity 42:00 Letting go, presence & self-awareness 43:30 Reconnecting to the body & mindfulness 45:00 Closing thoughts & where to find Kerry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 分
  • Saying Yes Before You’re Ready, Building Creative Power & Changing Comedy | Lynn Harris | Journalist & Founder of Gold Comedy

    Saying Yes Before You’re Ready, Building Creative Power & Changing Comedy | Lynn Harris | Journalist & Founder of Gold Comedy
    2026/04/15
    What if the only thing standing between you and your next big creative leap is simply saying yes? Producer, journalist, and founder of Gold Comedy Lynn Harris joins Kara Duffy to explore what it really takes to build something from nothing - even when you don’t feel “ready.” From co-creating the cult phenomenon Breakup Girl to launching a comedy platform for women and non-binary creators, Lynn shares how following curiosity, not certainty, can lead to powerful impact. They dive into why comedy is a vehicle for social change, how to stop waiting for permission, and why making the thing matters more than feeling confident. This episode is a call to create, collaborate, and take up space exactly as you are. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/lynnharris/ WEBSITE: https://goldcomedy.com/about/our-team/ Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Lynn Harris 01:00 – Gold Comedy & Building Creative Communities 03:00 – Breakup Girl & Early Internet Success 06:00 – Persist Con, Activism & Community Building 08:00 – Saying Yes Before You’re Ready 10:00 – Learning Business on the Fly 12:00 – Why Women Are Ready for Comedy Now 14:00 – Creating Without Bro Culture 16:00 – Making Things vs. Just Talking About Them 18:00 – Teaching People How to Pitch & Build Ideas 21:00 – Why Life Experience Makes Better Stories 23:00 – Don’t Start the Deck Yet: Creative Development 24:30 – Massachusetts, Comedy & Cultural Influence 27:00 – Growing Up, Feminism & Finding Your Voice 31:00 – Activism, Power & Public Discourse 33:00 – Creating vs. Supporting Creativity 35:00 – Inside Gold Comedy: Membership & Model 39:00 – Building Sustainable Creative Communities 42:00 – Platforms, Tech & Scaling Community 43:30 – What “Powerful Ladies” Really Means 46:00 – How to Get Involved with Gold Comedy 47:00 – Final Thoughts: Just Start Creating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 分
  • Turning Trauma into Power, Purpose & Profit | LeiLani Quiray | Founder of Be The Change HR, Wild Free and Me, & Trauma-Informed Coach

    Turning Trauma into Power, Purpose & Profit | LeiLani Quiray | Founder of Be The Change HR, Wild Free and Me, & Trauma-Informed Coach
    2026/04/08
    From rock bottom to mountain summits - literally. LeiLani Quiray is proof that you can break every statistic stacked against you. LeiLani joins Kara Duffy to share how after surviving addiction, trafficking, and a near-death spiral, she rebuilt her life step by step, eventually launching a successful HR company and a coaching business dedicated to helping women transform their trauma into purpose. In this episode, she shares how healing, self-awareness, and resilience can become your greatest superpowers, and why high-performing women are uniquely positioned to change the world once they do the inner work. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. SUPPORT OUR GUEST: CTA’s for the Guest: @iamwildfreeandme @bethechangeHR bethechangehr.com wildfreeandme.com 00:00 – Introduction to LeiLani E. Quiray 01:00 – LeiLani’s Mission & Current Work 02:00 – Building Be The Change HR & Wild Free and Me 03:00 – Childhood & Family Background 04:00 – Addiction, Mental Health & Suicide Attempt 05:00 – Trafficking Experience & Rock Bottom 06:00 – Beginning the Healing Journey 07:00 – Volunteering & Helping Survivors 08:00 – Trauma, Memory & Suppression 09:00 – Understanding Trafficking & Its Nuances 10:30 – Realizing Her Own Trafficking Experience 12:00 – Coercion vs. Force Explained 13:30 – Non-Sexual Trafficking Examples 15:00 – Why Trafficking Is Often Misunderstood 16:30 – Building a Business While Healing 18:00 – Resilience & Relentlessness 19:30 – Endurance Sports & Mental Strength 21:00 – Breaking Statistics & Choosing Change 22:00 – Motherhood & Life-or-Death Turning Point 23:30 – Addiction Recovery & Leaving the Past Behind 25:00 – Trauma, Addiction & Escapism 26:30 – Turning Pain into Purpose 27:30 – Helping Others & Life Philosophy 28:30 – Sharing Her Story Publicly 30:00 – Overcoming Shame & Finding Her Voice 31:30 – Speaking Truth & Personal Power 33:00 – Mind-Body Healing & Physical Transformation 34:30 – Trauma Stored in the Body 36:00 – Fear of Being Fully Seen 37:00 – HR Career & Human-Centered Work 38:00 – Coaching High-Performing Women 39:30 – Turning Healing Into Impact 41:00 – Performance vs. Listening to Your Body 42:30 – Redefining Strength & Letting Go of Comparison 43:30 – What It Means to Be a Powerful Woman 44:30 – Ideal Client & Coaching Approach 45:30 – Creating Balance & Life Design 46:30 – Childhood Dreams & Purpose 47:30 – What She’s Most Proud Of 48:30 – Slowing Down & Enjoying Life 49:30 – Moving to New York & Finding Alignment 50:30 – NYC Energy, Diversity & Inspiration 51:30 – Scaling a 7-Figure Business 52:30 – Business as a Platform for Impact 53:30 – Financial Freedom & Women in Business 54:30 – Starting With Nothing & Building Wealth 55:30 – Entrepreneurship vs. Traditional Work 56:30 – Expansion, Freedom & Designing Your Life 57:30 – Where to Find LeiLani & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Small Town to Showrunner, Creating Food Network Shows & Owning Your Path | Lindsay Luttrell | Executive Producer & Podcast Host

    Small Town to Showrunner, Creating Food Network Shows & Owning Your Path | Lindsay Luttrell | Executive Producer & Podcast Host
    2026/04/01
    What does it really take to build a career in entertainment—and stay there? Emmy-nominated producer Lindsay Luttrell joins Kara Duffy to share her journey from a small beach town in Florida to becoming an executive producer on major Food Network shows like Guy’s Grocery Games and Tournament of Champions. Lindsay opens up about the leap it took to move to Los Angeles, the realities of working in television, and what it actually means to be a showrunner behind the scenes. They dive into the power of curiosity, the balance between creativity and execution, and how to prepare yourself to handle high-pressure environments. Lindsay also shares the inspiration behind her podcast Table Five, her love of storytelling, and why creating space for authentic conversations matters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. INSTA: @lululuttrell INSTA: @table5pod 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Lindsay’s Career Overview 02:00 Growing Up in Destin, Florida 03:00 Connection to the Ocean 05:00 Duality of Home vs LA 09:00 Food TV Audiences 12:00 What an Executive Producer Does 15:00 Managing Chaos on Set 18:00 Personal Rituals & Self-Preparation 20:00 Anxiety, Travel & Control 22:00 Slowing Down & “La Calma” 23:30 Starting Table Five Podcast 26:00 Balancing Work & Passion Projects 27:00 Communication Styles & Curiosity 30:00 Breaking Into TV & Career Advice 34:00 Work Ethic & Generational Shifts 39:00 Career Pride & Moving to LA 43:00 Defining a Powerful Lady 45:00 The Evolution of Food Entertainment 47:00 Favorite Chefs & Industry Insights 48:00 Podcast Growth & Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 分
  • Reclaiming the Feminine, Redefining the Outdoors & Collective Liberation | Dani Reyes-Acosta | Filmmaker, Athlete & Cultural Strategist

    Reclaiming the Feminine, Redefining the Outdoors & Collective Liberation | Dani Reyes-Acosta | Filmmaker, Athlete & Cultural Strategist
    2026/03/25
    What if reconnecting to nature and yourself is the key to building a more meaningful, liberated life? Filmmaker, athlete, and cultural strategist Dani Reyes-Acosta joins Kara Duffy to explore what it means to come back to our bodies, our communities, and the land in a world that rewards disconnection and burnout. Together they dive into redefining the outdoors beyond patriarchal narratives, the power of ritual and slowing down, and how reclaiming the feminine can reshape leadership, creativity, and collective change. Dani shares how storytelling, community, and conscious connection can help us move from extraction and survival into reciprocity, intuition, and a more expansive way of living. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. SUPPORT OUR GUEST: INSTA: @notlostjustdiscovering WEBSITE: https://notlostjustdiscovering.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danireyesacosta/ 00:00 – Introduction to Dani Reyes-Acosta 02:30 – Language, Creativity & Brain Expansion 05:00 – Dani’s Career Path & Purpose 08:30 – Power, Imperialism & The Commons 12:00 – Economic Inequality & Societal Shifts 15:00 – Finding Hope in a Chaotic World 18:00 – The Power of Storytelling & Film 22:00 – Women, Relationships & Support Systems 26:00 – Redefining Fulfillment & Balance 28:30 – The Outdoor Industry & Patriarchal Narratives 32:00 – Consumerism & Accessibility in Nature 35:00 – Public Lands, Capitalism & Access 39:00 – Reclaiming the Feminine 41:00 – Rituals for Healing & Sustainability 45:00 – Community, Connection & Daily Practice 47:00 – Trauma, Resilience & Embodiment 48:30 – How to Work With Dani 51:00 – Leadership, Media & The Future 53:00 – Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 分
  • Near-Death Awakening, Somatic Healing & the Power of Pleasure | Jill Jordan | Somatic Guide & Founder of Spiritist

    Near-Death Awakening, Somatic Healing & the Power of Pleasure | Jill Jordan | Somatic Guide & Founder of Spiritist
    2026/03/18
    What if the fastest way to transform your life is learning to feel more? Breathwork guide and embodiment teacher Jill Jordan joins Kara Duffy to explore the journey from living in fear to living in conscious freedom. After surviving a near-drowning accident, Jill began questioning everything she thought she knew about power, safety, and the human experience. Together they dive into somatic work, the conditioning that disconnects women from their bodies, and why pleasure is not indulgent — it’s life force. Jill shares how reclaiming sensation, curiosity, and self-trust can unlock authenticity, magnetism, and deeper fulfillment. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/spiritus.love/ Website: https://www.spiritus.love/ 00:00 — Introduction to Jill Jordan 02:20 — Living in Fear Before the Transformation 03:25 — The Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything 05:30 — Discovering Breathwork and Re-Entering the Body 06:00 — Life Before vs After the Near-Death Experience 08:10 — What It Actually Means to “Be in Your Body” 09:20 — Why Women Are Conditioned to Disconnect From Their Bodies 11:00 — Somatic Work and Emotional Curiosity 12:00 — Performance vs Feminine Power 14:00 — Commitment Without Attachment to Outcomes 17:00 — Living a Life Committed to Pleasure 20:00 — Becoming a Magnet Instead of a Producer 20:30 — Jill’s Story of Learning to Be Seen 25:00 — Why the Word “Pleasure” Makes People Uncomfortable 27:00 — The Problem With Tolerating Too Much 31:00 — Confidence Comes From Experience 32:30 — Deconstructing the Stories That Limit Us 36:00 — Women, Sensuality & Reclaiming Self-Expression 40:00 — Reclaiming Ownership of Pleasure 41:00 — Masculine vs Feminine Power in Modern Culture 44:00 — Forgiveness, Compassion & Healing Gender Dynamics 49:00 — Creating Space for Self-Care and Daily Practices 51:00 — What Makes a Powerful Woman 52:00 — Jill’s Programs and Final Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 分