In this empowering episode of Queens Lead, Amy sits down with Brigette Sobus, founder of Power & Joy Coaching Academy, to discuss the transformative journey from people-pleasing to purposeful leadership. Brigette opens up about her experiences, from salon ownership to facing personal adversities, and how she overcame them by leaning into self-awareness, setting boundaries, and stepping into her power. With certifications in NLP, Hypnosis, and Somatic Coaching, Brigette now helps women entrepreneurs break free from burnout and resentment to build lives filled with power, joy, and profit. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt trapped by others’ expectations, this episode offers actionable strategies and insights to help you reclaim your life and business. Don’t miss Brigette’s free “Stop People-Pleasing in Business” guide linked in the show notes!

Show Notes:

🎙️ Episode Release and Guest Introduction Amy Singleton welcomes Brigette Sobus, founder of Power & Joy Coaching Academy, to Queens Lead. In this episode, Brigette shares her journey from salon ownership to empowering women entrepreneurs through coaching and holistic transformation.

👧 Early Influences and Leadership Challenges Brigette reflects on her childhood as a curious, outgoing girl who faced challenges adapting to social pressures. She shares how she initially lost her leadership spark in adolescence but found her way back to it through resilience and self-discovery.

💼 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and People-Pleasing Pitfalls Brigette shares her experiences owning a salon and the harsh lessons learned in business ownership, including people-pleasing and the toll it took on her well-being. She discusses the importance of having systems, structures, and boundaries in place as a business owner.

🌱 From Rock Bottom to Radical Growth Brigette opens up about personal adversities, including a difficult divorce, financial struggles, and health challenges. She explains how these trials served as catalysts for her to pivot into coaching, where she helps others create meaningful change.

🧠 The Power of NLP and Timeline Therapy Brigette discusses her transition into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Timeline Therapy, which allowed her to release negative thought patterns and embrace positive mental shifts. She explains how these tools enable her clients to release deep-rooted trauma and live with clarity and purpose.

💡 Overcoming the ‘Itty Bitty Shitty Committee’ Brigette introduces her concept of the "itty bitty shitty committee" – those nagging self-doubts that hinder progress. She and Amy discuss how to silence these voices through awareness and positive self-talk, making way for authentic self-leadership.

🌟 Who Brigette Works With and How Brigette outlines her ideal clients – overwhelmed, people-pleasing women entrepreneurs seeking to reinvent their lives. She describes her various offerings, including quantum leap breakthrough sessions, identity shift retreats, and NLP certifications for those looking to deepen their personal and professional growth.

📢 Resources & Free Guide Check out Brigette’s free “Stop People-Pleasing in Business” guide to start your journey toward a more empowered, balanced life and career.

🌐 Connect with Brigette:

Website: powerandjoycoachingacademy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/brigette.sobus
Instagram: instagram.com/coachbrigettesobus
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brigettesobus
Free Guide: brigettesobus.kit.com/people-pleasing
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📢 Connect with Amy:
To learn more about Amy, hire her to speak at your event, or work with her team on your marketing, visit www.amysingleton.net

In this episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton connects with Denise O'Donnell, founder of SCOPE, to explore not just the systems and operations that sustain businesses, but also the personal resilience needed to thrive in both life and work. Denise shares her powerful journey from a soccer scholarship to founding Scope CFO, and how her health challenges, particularly her battle with Myasthenia Gravis, have influenced her leadership style. Learn how Denise has built a thriving business while navigating her own struggles and how she applies systems thinking to maintain wellness and balance. This episode is packed with insights on personal resilience, the importance of mental health, and how structured systems in business can actually support your well-being. Whether you're managing a business or your own health, this episode will inspire you to lead with resilience.

Operations and Finances in Business: Denise emphasizes that a business can't outsell weak operations. Solid systems are vital to support exponential growth without compromising quality or efficiency.
Defining Roles and Expectations: Denise stresses the importance of clear communication and expectations between team members to avoid burnout and fractures in the team.
Managing Autoimmune Disease as a Business Owner: Denise opens up about her diagnosis with Myasthenia Gravis and how she balances personal health with running a business.
Systems and Procedures: The importance of having systems in place that are understood and utilized by the entire team. Denise shares tips on establishing foundational policies, procedures, and workflows to keep operations running smoothly.
Topics Covered:

Scope CFO and Business Growth: Helping businesses understand how to operate efficiently and profitably.
Health Challenges and Resilience: How Denise manages her autoimmune disease while leading a growing business.
The Bermuda Triangle of Business: Identifying people in the wrong roles and workflows that hinder growth.
The Importance of Clear Expectations: Why clarity in leadership and communication is crucial for team success.
Building Teams and Systems: Creating a framework that allows for growth and scalability without burnout.
🌐 Links
Website: https://www.scopecfo.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scopecfo
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/scopecfo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/scopecfo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scopecfo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scopecfo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scopecfo

Resources:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZZUkgY0MkN1DNwzgc8Eb-98hTEJvKRMe?usp=drive_link

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📢 Connect with Amy: To learn more about Amy, hire her to speak at your event, or work with her team on your marketing, visit www.amysingleton.net.

🎙️ Andrea Pass & Amy Singleton Dive into Public Relations Amy welcomes Andrea Pass, an experienced public relations professional, as they explore the role of PR in building authentic brand connections. They discuss Andrea's journey, the difference between PR and advertising, and what makes today's media environment unique.

🌟 Building Authentic Brands and Storytelling

Andrea shares her career in PR, from wanting to be the next Dan Rather to finding her niche in public relations.
The importance of authentic storytelling and the rise of transparency in today's media.
Andrea’s work with a variety of businesses, including small enterprises, authors, and even funeral homes, showcasing the broad applications of PR.
🚀 PR vs Advertising: What You Need to Know

Distinguishing public relations from advertising.
Why genuine editorial content holds more power than paid advertising, and how Andrea works with her clients to secure authentic press coverage.
Amy and Andrea discuss the challenges of pay-to-play content and how true editorial can boost credibility.
💬 Advice for Solopreneurs and Local Businesses

Andrea gives practical tips for solopreneurs and small businesses looking to get started with PR.
Leveraging local newspapers, chamber events, and networking for press coverage.
The importance of stepping beyond local and recognizing the broader potential of your business.
🤝 Partnering with Andrea Pass Public Relations

Andrea explains what it’s like to work with her: from initial conversations to getting your business into the news.
The value of hiring a professional for PR, even if you can do some of it yourself.
📢 Where to Find Andrea:

Website: andreapasspr.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrea-pass/
Instagram: instagram.com/Andrea_Pass_PR/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC5HpT2RNe_rpzIlliSD4X9A
X (formerly Twitter): x.com/NJ_Andrea
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📢 Connect with Amy: To learn more about Amy, hire her to speak at your event, or work with her team on your marketing, visit www.amysingleton.net.