Big Brave Business: Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah Heeter Podcast

One thing the internet loves to talk about: the problems with the upcoming generation. I always took so much of the millennial commentary personally, until I realized every single generation gets the same judgment. In a world that is rapidly changing with evolving technology, ways of work, politics, and more... I thought it would be super interesting to bring a group of thought leaders together to explore how the way of work and leadership is changing for Gen Z and Generation Alpha.



Meet Today's Speakers:

Paulaska S. Ramirez is an exceptional leader and advocate who has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the lives of first-generation women. As the Founder and Executive Director of Generation Fearless, she has set out to transform the experiences of first-generation women, helping them navigate the complexities of life with confidence and resilience. https://www.instagram.com/generation_fearless/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaskaramirez/



Samantha Fackler bridges the gap between Fortune 100 strategy and soulful entrepreneurship. With 13 years scaling brands like Apple, PayPal, and LinkedIn, plus four successful businesses of her own, she brings a rare blend of corporate expertise and intuitive leadership to women building remarkable companies. instagram.com/growwith_sam

www.growwithsam.com



Emily Adams is a seasoned leadership development expert, holistic coach, and transformational speaker who blends over a decade of professional experience with a deeply personal journey of resilience and self-discovery. A graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Emily has dedicated her career to cultivating leaders, optimizing business operations, and driving sustainable growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyadamsoperationalefficiency/

https://transformativeleadershipllc.com/



Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.



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Calling all workaholics, this one is for you. If you a little bit love working around the clock and think your work is one of the most fun parts of your life, let me just say, you've found your people. But we all know hustle culture and burnout are real - and that at some point, productivity becomes toxic.



Meet Today's Speakers:

Jacki Hayes is the founder of Jacki Hayes & Co., a boutique agency that empowers coaches and consultants with tailored strategic and operational support. Known for her no-BS approach, Jacki is also the host of the Here's What I Learned podcast, where she shares insights on navigating business and life with joy.



⁠https://www.jackihayes.co⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/jackihayes_obm⁠



Regyna Curtis is a soul rhythm activator and business mentor, dedicated to helping heart-centered, multi-passionate entrepreneurs create fulfilling, sustainable paths to success. Her unique approach empowers clients to build holistic ecosystems where their work supports their well-being—something often overlooked by traditional business strategies.



⁠https://www.atmaitri.com⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/regyna-curtis/



Taina Brown is a former feminist scholar turned strategy whiz trained in somatic CBT methods and driving innovation. As a personal and professional development coach of over 15 years, she helps leaders and their teams show up as their best, values-aligned selves to do good work. She is the co-founder of Theory of Change Consulting, a professional development and data consulting firm. She also co-hosts the Messy Liberation podcast and is the co-founder of the Messy Liberation Coaches Circle, a community for coaches building intersectional practices.



https://www.ifthenand.org/

https://messyliberation.com/

https://coaches.teachery.co/join



Cheryl Ham is the creative mind (and hands) behind Hypnotic Yarn and the Yarnable subscription box, delighting knitters around the world with curated yarn surprises, month after month. Drawing from her personal journey and experiences, Cheryl now coaches creative entrepreneurs, helping them grow and thrive in their handmade businesses.



⁠https://www.indiemadebiz.com/⁠

⁠https://hypnoticyarn.com/⁠



Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.



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If you know me, you know I'm in my AI exploration era. But this hasn't come naturally to me, because the ethical complications around AI, especially generative AI, have literally kept me up at night. That's why I knew one of the first conversations we needed to have on season 3 is all abut the ethics of AI usage.



My guests this week are Erika Stanley and AnnMarie Rose, two of my favorite friends and peers who lead with ethics and core values... and also use a lot of AI in creative ways in their businesses.



Meet Today's Speakers:



Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority.



https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠

⁠https://www.erikastanley.com/



AnnMarie Rose is a Life-Proof Business Scaling Strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping coaches, consultants and service providers leverage their zone of genius to scale their businesses with clarity, confidence and strategic intention.



annmarierose.com/everything

instagram.com/askannmarierose



Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.



Launch Your Own Podcast:

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/25/microsoft-cancels-some-of-its-ai-data-center-leases/

In lieu of the study I mentioned, which I couldn't easily find again, here is an alternative well-researched essay with cited sources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beef-vs-bytes-real-climate-issue-isnt-genai-chris-vitale-usbae/

What does it mean to create a brand that stands for something, and why does it matter?



This week we are opening season 3, which looks a little bit different! Each week, we'll be opening the podcast with a Big Question, and some of the bravest thought leaders in online business will come together to mastermind our way through the question. Today's episode is all about mission driven branding, and why that is so important.



Meet Today's Speakers:



Mayra Gomez-Sanchez is a proud Latina - the founder & CEO of Cultural Visionaries™️ - where she specializes as a launch & sales copywriter. She helps ethical online business owners experience financial growth while being inclusive for the socially conscious public. Mayra values authenticity, influence, and meaningful work in every piece of work she writes.



https://www.instagram.com/culturalvisionaries/

https://www.mayragsanchezagency.com/



Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority.



https://aiqueens.substack.com/

https://www.erikastanley.com/



Jacki Hayes is the founder of Jacki Hayes & Co., a boutique agency that empowers coaches and consultants with tailored strategic and operational support. Known for her grounded wisdom and no-BS approach, Jacki is also the host of the Here's What I Learned podcast, where she shares insights on navigating business and life with joy. Her signature offer, Lead to Love, provides a holistic, custom-built client experience system, guiding clients through lead management, onboarding, client care, and offboarding. Jacki’s background in ecology informs her unique perspective on system-level thinking, creating valuable transformations for clients who want balanced, joyful businesses.



https://www.jackihayes.co

https://www.instagram.com/jackihayes_obm



Siobhan Strode is a mentor for change-makers—and your resident Feminist Killjoy. Over the past decade, she’s worn many hats: teacher, business owner, Councillor, union and Labour Party Chair, social justice campaigner, and mum to three boys (plus one chaotic collie). But in her twenties, Siobhan played small in workplaces that didn’t value her voice. It wasn’t until she left teaching that she truly found it—and stepped into leadership. What made that transformation possible? Sisterhood. Now, through This Sister Speaks, Siobhan helps others raise their voices and lead the change they’ve been dreaming of. Together, she believes, we don’t just make waves—we shift the whole bloody tide.



https://www.instagram.com/thissisterscribes



Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.



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My guest this week shares about how she's rebranding health setbacks due to developing chronic illness to her redemption era. There is so much to unpack there - about work and accesibility, enterpreneurship as a literal life-saving measure, and resilience after trauma. But furthermore, this has become part of the way Jessica Naves runs her design business, helping event hosts put together events for all people in a variety of bodies.



Meet Jessica

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jessica Naves is a visual storyteller who creates everything from chaotic quirky stickers, pins, and patches to multi-million-dollar proposals for major companies. You may have seen her designs for clients in magazines such as Dope, MPI or USA Today.



Over the past 20 years she has used her marketing and graphic design expertise for corporate clients and recently expanded her services to visual and literary artists. Her company, Jessica Naves Creates, helps both types of clients present their work to the best of their ability.



Connect with Jessica

https://jessicanaves.com

https://stickoftheart.com



Come to Be You Brand Live and hear me speak again this fall!

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About Sarah:

Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.



Launch Your Own Podcast:

Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast.

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Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:

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⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness