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Wickedly Smart Women® is a multi-award-winning, internationally ranked podcast featuring conversations with women who have left high-level corporate roles or exited businesses and are now discerning what comes next. Each episode explores leadership, visibility, value creation, and the transition from corporate identity to independently owned impact. Guests share candid stories, hard-earned wisdom,... more

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What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer energizes you? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Bela Shah, a former attorney and ICF-certified coach.

Bela shares how feelings of disconne... more

What happens when the career you worked decades to build no longer aligns with who you've become? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, organizational development strategist, executive co... more

What happens when a woman walks away from corporate stability, navigates financial uncertainty, and builds a thriving business in a male-dominated industry? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Hannah Hurckes, auth... more

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What if the biggest wake-up call of your life became the reason you completely reinvented your future? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Janet McConnell, a Senior National Champion Bodybuilder who began competin... more

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Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Organizational development strategist, executive coach, international keynote speaker; former CAO/EVP at a large health system
Independent consultant; author
Episode: Why Accomplished Women Must Stop Drifting Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer – Ep.378
Hannah Hurckes
Author, entrepreneur and high-impact speaker
Boss Lady Logistics
Episode: How Women Can Lead and Thrive in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Hurckes – Ep.377
Janet McConnell
Healthy longevity advocate, empowerment speaker, and fitness educator
Aging Strong for Life / Personal Fitness Training
Episode: Reinventing Health and Longevity with Janet McConnell – Ep.376
Kathy Eastwood
CEO and creator of the Human First E3 Leadership Code, leadership strategist with 30+ years of executive experience
EQUALSY / Human First E3 Leadership Code
Episode: Human-First Leadership That Drives Real Business Results with Kathy Eastwood – Ep.375
Dr. Crystal Gifford
CEO of EdgeTech Global, educator, and author
EdgeTech Global
Episode: Making Bold, Smart Decisions with Dr. Crystal Gifford – Ep.373
Sandra Coker
CEO of Human Power Solutions
Human Power Solutions
Episode: Building People-First Businesses with Sandra Coker – Ep.372
Trisha Vinatieri
Clinical psychologist and organizational development psychologist; Chief Well-being Officer
Clinician Care Consulting
Episode: Fixing Workplace Culture with Dr. Trisha Vinatieri – Ep.371
Stacey Bailey
Leadership coach, strategist and facilitator
Intention Collective / Stacey Bailey Consulting
Episode: Reluctant Leadership & Leaving Corporate with Stacey Bailey – Ep.370
Meredith Oke
Strategic coach turned science storyteller
Quantum Biology Collective / Health & Wellness Practitioner Training Program
Episode: A New Approach to Women's Health with Meredith Oke – Ep.369

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Anjel B. Hartwell
Host of Wickedly Smart Women

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • T Yerkes

    Really inspiring content and critical platform for women to represent across business niches!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Yerkes
    United States7 days ago
  • Episode 364

    Insightful. Meaningful content. No fluff. Real stories of real women making real impact in their businesses and communities. I am so happy I discovered this gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T.Michelle.Monique128
    United States11 days ago
  • M Smith

    Great show with interesting perspectives on leaving the corporate world and how to pivot. It’s helpful to hear the stories of how women made the transition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beinspiredbymara
    United States24 days ago
  • Ep 367

    So refreshing to have a podcast focused on women in transition and women of all ages. Anjel brings warmth and curiosity to the show, anticipating what the listener is wondering about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr-Cynthia
    United Statesa month ago
  • Episode 364

    I just discovered this powerful podcast and now I’m binging! Excellent content. Real women making real change in the real world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T.Michelle.Monique128
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise concise, 30‑minute formats with deep, actionable insights.
Shows feature empowering stories from women leaders and strategic guidance for transitioning into consultancy.
Audience feels inspired and motivated to take practical steps toward independence.

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How Women Can Lead and Thrive in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Hurckes – Ep.377
Q: How did she navigate money and fear as she grew the business while balancing family?
She emphasizes managing fear, embracing gratitude, and investing in leadership and talent. She describes staying present for her children, using mindset shifts to attract capital and clients, and choosing growth over comfort to create a sustainable path forward.
How Women Can Lead and Thrive in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Hurckes – Ep.377
Q: What was the biggest challenge bringing Boss Lady Logistics into life?
The biggest challenge was finding people who could run the marathon with her, building a leadership style that involves partnering with employees, and developing the right team and processes over several years to enable scalable growth.
Reinventing Health and Longevity with Janet McConnell – Ep.376
Q: So the turning point came at age 46 after your doctor's visit—what was the immediate spark that pushed you to leave corporate life?
The spark was a mindset shift: realizing that nothing changes until the mindset changes. I recognized the need for a new goal beyond my high-powered career, and I chose health and coaching as a way to serve others, which then evolved into writing a book, building a YouTube channel, and eventually starting my own practice.
Making Bold, Smart Decisions with Dr. Crystal Gifford – Ep.373
Q: What guidance would you offer someone in a corporate or academic role considering leaving to start a consultancy?
Evaluate the variables driving the decision, clarify your why, test whether the next step aligns with core values, consider financial and family factors, and plan a deliberate leap with support rather than a sudden exit.
Making Bold, Smart Decisions with Dr. Crystal Gifford – Ep.373
Q: What were the signs that you were experiencing that made you think about starting your own business?
Early signs appeared as a child, but the realization crystallized after pursuing formal education and recognizing a mission to teach and help others. The turning point came after embracing sales and recognizing entrepreneurship as a through line that connected money, education, and decision-making.

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What is Wickedly Smart Women about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights women who have left high‑level corporate roles or exited their own ventures and are now shaping impactful, high‑value consultancies or advisory practices. Across episodes, listeners hear candid leadership journeys, practical strategies for transitioning from corporate identity to independent impact, and frameworks for turning expertise into sustainable income. Expect robust conversations about money, decision-making, personal branding, and building scalable coaching or consulting platforms, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, emotional intelligence, and purposeful work. A standout throughline is turning difficult transitions into empowering, values‑driven careers that leverage lived experience and strategic thinking... more

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1. Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
2. Hannah Hurckes
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4. Kathy Eastwood
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7. Trisha Vinatieri
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