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Penny for your Shots

Penny for your Shots

By: Penny Fitzgerald
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Welcome to Penny for your Shots, the podcast that uncorks the stories and insights of exceptional female entrepreneurs and leaders. Hosted by Penny Fitzgerald, this show is your front-row seat to engaging and inspiring discussions served over a glass of your favorite libation.

Each episode, brilliant women from diverse fields and backgrounds will share their journeys, challenges, and experiences with stories that empower, educate, and entertain. And, we'll include memories shared with friends over a glass of wine or favorite cocktail!

Subscribe now, grab your favorite beverage and join us every Thirsty Thursday for your weekly dose of inspiration, as we toast to the incredible women who are leading the way, one conversation (and cocktail) at a time. Cheers!

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Episodes
  • You’re Not Starting Over—You’re Building on Everything
    Feb 5 2026

    If you’re in a season of transition and quietly wondering, “Did I miss my window?”—this episode is for you.

    Penny is joined by Julie DeLucca-Collins, confidence coach, author, and fellow podcaster, for an honest conversation about career pivots, self-trust, and why you’re never truly starting over. Julie shares how being laid off during the pandemic became the catalyst for building a purpose-driven business—and how confidence is less about being fearless and more about trusting yourself enough to take the next step.

    Together, Penny and Julie explore the quiet strength women often overlook, the transferable skills we carry through every chapter of life, and the power of community, sisterhood, and “believing mirrors” to help us see what we can’t always see in ourselves.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Why so many capable women underestimate their experience
    • The myth of “starting over” in midlife
    • How confidence is built through small, brave moves
    • Letting go of hustle culture and redefining success
    • The role of community and sisterhood in personal growth
    • Trusting yourself—even when you feel unsure or afraid

    This conversation is honest, encouraging, and grounding—one that reminds you nothing you’ve lived, learned, or survived has been wasted.

    Pour a drink, settle in, and let this episode meet you exactly where you are.

    Connect with Julie and explore her work here:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goconfidentlyjulie/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdelucca
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliedeluccacollins

    🎙 Julie’s Podcast: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/podcast
    🎤 TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/WrcJisG_wmc
    🔗 Resources & Quick Links: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/quicklinks

    When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
    Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

    📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
    🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

    Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

    Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

    Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

    Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

    Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

    Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

    Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
    Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

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    49 mins
  • When Your BS Meter Gets Better With Age
    Jan 29 2026

    There’s a moment many women reach—usually after a few decades of living—when things get clearer. The stories don’t quite add up anymore. The excuses land flat. And that inner voice gets a whole lot louder.

    In this episode of Penny for Your Shots, I sit down with therapist Gina Haras for a thoughtful conversation about wisdom, discernment, and why our “BS meter” tends to get sharper with age. We explore how experience shapes clarity, why empathetic women often question themselves early on, and how growth allows us to trust what we feel instead of explaining it away.

    This isn’t about labeling people or revisiting old drama. It’s about recognizing patterns, honoring intuition, and leaning into the wisdom you’ve earned.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    • Why midlife brings clearer boundaries and stronger discernment
    • The difference between love, attachment, and emotional confusion
    • How self-trust develops through lived experience
    • Why healing leads to better choices—not bitterness
    • Learning to listen to your body and intuition without second-guessing

    About Gina:
    Gina Haras is a licensed therapist and founder of Luna Clinic. She works with women around the world through online sessions, helping them gain clarity, confidence, and healthier relationship patterns.

    You can connect with Gina on LinkedIn here:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-haras-5b8707229/

    If you’ve ever thought, “I see things so differently now,” this episode will feel like a knowing nod—and a reminder that your clarity didn’t happen by accident.

    When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
    Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

    📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
    🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

    Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

    Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

    Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

    Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

    Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

    Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

    Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
    Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

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    40 mins
  • Self-Worth, Power, & Using Your Voice with Intention
    Jan 22 2026

    If you’ve ever questioned your value, your voice, or whether you’re really using your seat at the table the way you’re meant to—this episode is for you.

    I’m joined by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, a longtime logistics leader, podcast host, nonprofit founder, and author whose work centers on self-worth, inclusion, and creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and heard.

    Sarah shares her journey through male-dominated industries, unexpected career pivots, and the quiet inner work of protecting self-worth when titles change, doors close, or life doesn’t go according to plan. Together, we talk about privilege, responsibility, and the power we often give away—without even realizing it.

    This is an honest, thoughtful conversation about leadership, presence, and choosing to show up with intention.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Why self-worth isn’t something you “figure out” once and for all
    • How titles, labels, and external validation can distort confidence
    • Recognizing your power in the rooms you’re already in
    • The responsibility that comes with privilege and visibility
    • Creating safe spaces where real conversations can happen
    • Letting go of shame and giving yourself more grace

    If you’re navigating a pivot, stepping into leadership, or feeling the nudge to stop playing small, this conversation will remind you that your voice matters—and how you use it matters, too.

    🍸 Grab a drink, settle in, and join us.

    Learn more about Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and explore her work below:

    • 📘 I Buried Her in a French Press (Sarah’s book): https://geni.us/Iburiedherinafp
    • 💌 Subscribe to Sarah’s newsletter: https://sarahbarneshumphrey.com/newsletter/
    • 🎙️ Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast & media platform: https://letstalksupplychain.com/
    • 🎧 Blended podcast (inclusion in the workplace): https://blendedpodcast.libsyn.com/
    • 🤝 Blended Pledge nonprofit: https://blendedpledge.org/
    • 🌐 Sarah’s website: http://sarahbarneshumphrey.com/
    • 💼 Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn

    When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
    Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

    📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
    🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

    Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

    Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

    Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

    Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

    Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

    Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
    https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

    Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
    Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

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    47 mins
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