There’s a moment I see again and again among highly capable women. It isn’t about confidence. It isn’t about ambition. And it isn’t about competence. It’s the moment when leadership works — but no longer feels aligned. You’re effective. You’re respected. You’re producing results. And yet something feels… constrained.

There’s something electric about watching a woman rise — not because someone handed her a crown, but because she quietly built an empire brick by brick until the world had no choice but to recognize her

Bullish on Business – Episode Show Notes Rewriting Women’s Health: The SheSHIFTS Revolution with Dr. Tru Nguyen & Mary Pate Today’s episode is a deep dive into a transformative new paradigm for women’s health — and honestly, it’s one every woman needs to hear. We’re joined by two extraordinary leaders:

Susan Bari, the founding force behind WBENC INTRODUCTION - Supplier Diversity Let’s talk about a woman who didn’t just open doors — she built the entire damn corridor.   Susan Bari , the founding force behind   WBENC , changed the game for women-owned businesses in the United States. She proved that when women are organized, certified, and recognized, the economy shifts. Today’s spark is all about honoring her legacy — and using her playbook to strengthen your own pride. THE

Nellie Bly’s 72-Day Charge Around the World In 1889, the journalism industry was a boys’ club with locked doors, low expectations, and even lower ceilings for women. And then came Nellie Bly — a reporter who didn’t just knock on the door, she blew the hinges clean off.

She took the same tech and field-strategy skills she had used to organize statewide political campaigns and rerouted them into care delivery—deploying mobile teams, tightening feedback loops, and cutting readmissions in her caseload by about 30%. That’s when Coordinista stopped being an idea and became a mandate.

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Lucy Guo, Co-founder of Scale AI, Founder & CEO of Passes, and Founder & General Partner at Backend Capital Why Lionesses Build Equity, Not Just Income: The Lucy Guo Playbook Introduction Most headlines about   Lucy Guo   stop at the flex:   “youngest self-made woman billionaire dethrones Taylor Swift.”   Cute, but shallow. The real story is a textbook in lioness strategy:   equity first, GTM second. Here’s the clean truth: In 2016, Lucy  co-founded Scale AI , stayed only two

Join Emma Todd, PA-C in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for a transformative wellness retreat designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Soul Salve retreats combine evidence-based strategies for preventing burnout with practical tools for enhancing resilience, communication, and self-care.

Joanna Strober - Founder of Midi Health In   Palo Alto, California , in the heart of Silicon Valley,   Joanna Strober   spotted a blind spot in modern healthcare — midlife women were being ignored. While billions poured into fertility tech and pediatrics, perimenopause and menopause were treated like an afterthought. Having already founded and sold   Kurbo Health   to Weight Watchers, Strober knew how to navigate the venture world. This time, she was on a mission. She launche

Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 on a Louisiana plantation, was the first in her family born free after emancipation. Orphaned at 7, married at 14, widowed at 20 — life did not deal her an easy hand. But she had fire.

Today we look at the appointment of Gunjan Kedia as CEO of U.S. Bancorp (started April 2025) and draw out leadership ideals and action items you can apply in your world of entrepreneurship, immigration investment, or leadership in change.

Heather Hopkins, founder & CEO of Hulah Introduction I nnovation chases convenience, real leaders redesign what actually matters: safety, trust, and dignity. Heather Hopkins, founder & CEO of   Hulah , didn’t build “another dating app.” She built a women-first trust platform that flips the power dynamic and makes accountability the product. Her work is a masterclass in turning personal pain into industry-level change. Spotlight: The Woman Behind the Movement - Safety for Mill

Today’s spotlight is on Reshma Kewalramani, CEO and President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a Boston-based biotech giant valued at over $110 billion. Recently named to Fortune’s 2025 100 Most Powerful People in Business, she’s breaking barriers and rewriting what executive leadership looks like.

When Karen Lynch became the CEO of CVS Health in 2021, she didn’t just break a glass ceiling — she built an entirely new floor for women to stand on. Leading a Fortune 5 company with nearly 300,000 associates, she didn’t charge forward with ego; she led with empathy and data, creating a model for how compassion scales.

Mary Barra didn’t just break GM’s glass ceiling — she reinforced the structure beneath it. Her leadership has transformed one of America’s most iconic manufacturing companies into a modern powerhouse ready for a digital future. From the assembly line to the boardroom, she’s led with precision, patience, and purpose.

When most professionals talk about career progression, they’re thinking titles, promotions, and perks. But not Lea Milovich. She walked away from corporate comfort to lead a med-tech revolution — building a company that fires medicine through the skin without a single needle. Her startup, FlowBeams, is redefining how injections work by using laser-powered micro-jets that replace pain with precision.

For generations, women have been told to “lean in.” But Lionesses don’t lean — they lead. Shattering the glass ceiling isn’t rebellion; it’s revolution. It’s not about proving our worth — it’s about living it. The Lioness doesn’t wait for permission to roar. She leads with purpose, builds with power, and brings her pride with her.