By Dr. Julie Ducharme When I first met Amanda Taylor, we were at a networking event. I remember her distinctly the moment she walked into the room — strong, fit, focused, with a presence that commanded attention without asking for it. She had fiery red hair, a bold energy, and the kind of face that […]
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By Dr. Julie Ducharme As I was getting ready for my photoshoot, I remember glancing toward the door just as it opened—and in walked Joy. She was tall and slender, her sun-kissed skin flawless, not a wrinkle in sight. Her hair flowed effortlessly as she moved, and there was something about the way she carried […]
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By Dr. Julie Ducharme March has a certain energy to it. It’s bold. It’s transitional. It’s that first deep breath before spring reminds us that growth is coming whether we’re ready or not. And of course, it carries the celebration of International Women’s Day—a moment when the world pauses (briefly) to applaud women’s contributions everywhere. […]
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By Dr. Julie Ducharme In the world of high-stakes business, we are often taught that our value is tied to our title, our revenue, and our relentless pace. But what happens when the noise stops? For Stacey Lauren, the former CEO of Southern California’s largest family-owned staffing company, the answer wasn’t another corporate ladder it […]
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By Dr. Julie Ducharme Some journeys begin with ambition.Others begin with survival. In this conversation, we step inside the story of Gabriella Pomare, a woman whose path was shaped not only by professional success, but by the quiet tension between competence and authenticity — and the courage it took to finally choose alignment over appearance. […]
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Dr. Julie Ducharme How Maria Rewrote Her Diagnosis, Her Destiny, and Her Definition of Healing Before the Healing Academy. Before the film shot in Ireland. Before the women from other (who now fly across) continents look to learn from her— There was a moment when Maria believed she would not live to see 40. Doctors […]
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An unfiltered, joy-filled, laugh-so-you-don’t-cry December manifesto. By Dr. Julie Ducharme Ah, December. The month where society collectively decides women should transform into a magical hybrid of Martha Stewart, Mrs. Claus, Joanna Gaines, a Michelin chef, an Olympic-level event planner, and an emotionally available therapist — all while maintaining impeccable hair and the ability to locate […]
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By Dr. Julie Ducharme When Anne Chow became the CEO of AT&T Business in 2019, she made history. She wasn’t just the first woman to lead that division of the telecommunications giant—she was also the first woman of color to ever serve as CEO of any AT&T business unit in the company’s over 140-year history. […]
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By Dr. Julie Ducharme When Rebecca Jones took the oath as the first female Mayor of San Marcos, California, she wasn’t just stepping into a position—she was stepping into her purpose. Her rise to leadership wasn’t paved by privilege or legacy. Instead, it was shaped by hardship, grit, and an unwavering commitment to serve her […]
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by Dr. Julie Ducharme Dr. Jen Welter: A Force to Be Reckoned With Dr. Jen Welter is a trailblazer in the world of football and a champion for gender equality in sports. In the summer of 2015, she shattered barriers by becoming the first female coach in the National Football League (NFL) as a linebackers […]
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