Most women think the goal is to "make it."

But what happens when you do… and something in you still says there's more?

In today's episode, I sit down with Lorraine Fagela—founder of Sweets & Co Cafe (in Maine) and Hand + Heart Gluten Free, mother, wife, and serial entrepreneur—who built success early in a male-dominated industry, owned her own insurance brokerage, and retired at 36.

She could have stayed there.
She didn't.

After stepping away, traveling internationally, and living a completely different chapter of life, Lorraine chose to come back—and build again.

Not because she had to.
Because she knew she was meant to.

This conversation is about the kind of woman who doesn't stay where she's comfortable… even when it looks good on paper.

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Sarah Sullivan built a thriving brand photography business in Maine—and then felt called to pivot. In this conversation, we talk about trusting your intuition, redefining success, and the powerful question that reveals what you're truly devoted to.

Connect with Sarah here:

https://www.sarahsullivanconsulting.com

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsullivanconsulting/

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I had the privilege with sitting down in person and talking to Dr Northrup who has been a major advocate for women- her entire career. Listen to how they have been trying to silence her for years... in this episode.

Connect with Dr. Northrup here: https://www.drnorthrup.com

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In this episode I sit down with New Hampshire's own lady leading the charge with empowering women with firearms, safety and community. Meet Charity Willis- I met her when I became a firearms instructor as she helped put a powerful group of women together for this class. She taught us a lot about how to be empowered no matter what life throws at you. She is the founder of PEARLS- which is a women's group (you'll have to listen to learn what that means).

If you'd like to connect with Charity you can check out her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/chachacha.anne

This episode was recorded in my car- you can watch us on Youtube too- go here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShesAnAsset

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The truth is most women are leaking their power every day without even realizing it. This episode is designed to bring your attention to those areas so you can stop leaking your power NOW!

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The more powerful you become as a woman, the harder to control you will be. In this episode Autumn dives into this and teaches you how to become the most powerful version of yourself.

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What happens when the life you've built no longer fits? In this raw and honest conversation, Bobbie Grenier shares her story of starting over after 30 years of marriage, raising two children, and climbing the corporate ladder. This episode is a powerful reminder that reinvention isn't just possible—it's necessary sometimes.

If you've ever felt like you were made for more, but life forced you into a season you didn't expect, this one's for you. Bobbie opens up about the real, often untold truths of being the strong one, navigating massive change, and finding yourself again in the process.

• The truth about starting over in your 40s, 50s, and beyond

• How to navigate divorce, identity shifts, and career transitions

• The emotional weight strong women carry (but rarely talk about)

• Letting go of who you were to become who you're meant to be

• Why reinvention isn't failure—it's freedom

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She's An Asset: Women's Empowerment & Leadership Event
📍 Kennebunkport, Maine
📅 July 24th, 2025

This is not your average women's event. This is a real-life, hands-on experience designed to help you own your presence, reclaim your power, and step fully into your leadership—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

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Today on the She's An Asset podcast, Autumn sits down with the unforgettable Meredith Steele (@babiesofsteele), the raw, hilarious, and deeply human voice behind a platform that now touches over a million people.

Meredith shares the truth about her mental health journey, including her suicide attempt at 16—and how she found her way back to life, purpose, and service. In a world that filters out the truth, Meredith chose to build a platform on it.

And it's not just social media—this woman shows up offline too, crowdfunding for waitresses and lifting her community in quiet but powerful ways.

We talk about:

• What it's really like to live with mental health struggles—and not hide them
• Why being real online is the most radical thing you can do
• How Meredith uses humor to connect, survive, and create impact
• The responsibility of influence Online bullying Why your hardest moment might be the thing that makes you most powerful
• This isn't just a story of survival—it's a masterclass in showing up, staying honest, and being of service.

Meredith reminds us: You don't need to be perfect to be impactful. You just need to stay here. And stay real.

Info on She's An Asset's Kennebunkport, Maine Women's Empowerment Workshop Here

Huge Thank you to Mindy's Munchies Maine for letting us record our podcast episode in their store and gifting us with delicious chocolates!

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