FemCity® Podcast

This week FemCity CEO, Violette de Ayala is joined by Michele Leahy, Founder at Leahy Life Plan. Join in the conversation as they dive into Services and Support You May Not Know You Need. 

About Michelle Leahy  // Ms. Leahy is the founder and CEO of Leahy Life Plan, a firm dedicated to life planning for those with disabilities as well as their families. She understands disability challenges from both a professional and personal perspective. Her goal is to assist in developing strategies of funding special needs trusts and creating a roadmap to meaningful adult supports. She has her Certification in Work Incentive Planning through an approved Social Security Administration (SSA) program established through the SSA Ticket To Work Program. Ms. Leahy received her M.S. in Non-Profit Management from Eastern University and an B.A. in Communications, Division of Humanities, from Penn State. She has 15+ years of varied professional work experiences before she established her own company. 

She was the first non-veteran Executive Board Member of the United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization, where she served for over 8 years. In 2018, she spoke on disability issues at the Philadelphia Women’s March on the steps of the Art Museum. She has been a key player in organizations such as AHEDD (a specialized human resource organization), the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA, assisted in the establishment of the Bucks County Center for Independent Living and has served on many community advisory boards that advocate for individuals with disabilities. Ms. Leahy has spoken both nationally and locally on disability at PBI’s Exceptional Children Conference, PaTTAN, Spina Bifida National Conference, VoiceAmerica and on the floor of the Pennsylvania Senate.

Learn more at https://www.leahylifeplan.com/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.

Tune in for this week’s episode of the FemCity Podcast and join FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer and featured guest, Stacey Luces is a best selling author, executive coach and our FemCity International President. 

This week Lynn and Stacey dive into the power or intergenerational connections for our wellness! How to start, the benefits, and more. Join the conversation now. 

About Stacey Luces  // Stacey helps executive women have Clarity, Confidence and Certainty in providing for their family and aging/ailing parents--without Stress and Overwhelm. Her program, “9 STEPS CONQUER FEARS OF FAILURE AND UNWORTHINESS” is designed so that 𝘆𝗼𝘂 have the mindset, tools, strategies, and plans you need to stop losing sleep over the combined responsibilities of caring for your parents and young children, in addition to excelling in your career.

Learn more at https://evolutionexecutivecoaching.com/ 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

Tune in for this week’s episode of the FemCity Podcast and join FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and featured guest, Julie Allyson, Founder andCEO of Catalyst Personal Transformation Consulting! This week they chat about Julie’s transition from corporate to small business! Julie shares how she knew it was time to go into business and her side hustle to full time PLUS what advice she’d share with others thinking of doing the same. 

Listen now! 

About Julie Allyson  // A witty, genuine and high energy speaker, personal transformation coach and founder of Catalyst Life Coaching whose no BS approach also feels like a huge hug. With a background as an RN for 28 years most recently as a Nurse Executive, cancer survivor and becoming a Mom at 16, Julie has lived and learned and loves to share her experience of how to live life to the fullest. Julie now teaches and inspires driven amazing women highly effective practices, skills and strategies to create their most fulfilled life so they can thrive, feel confident and make the impact they know they were born to make.

Learn more at https://www.julieallyson.com/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome Muneerah Shiraz, a renowned Holistic Nutritionist and Metabolic Balance Coach, and FemCity Global Member. Muneerah shares her expertise and wisdom on navigating menopause with a focus on optimizing metabolism and nutrition.

In our conversation, we delve into the topic of maintaining a high-performing metabolism as we age. Muneerah provides valuable advice, addressing the unique challenges that women face in their 40s and beyond. Discover the key strategies to support your metabolism and ensure vitality during this transformative phase of life.

Additionally, Muneerah reveals some hidden secrets about nutrition that she wishes all women knew. She shares practical tips and insights to help you make informed choices about your diet, enabling you to optimize your health and well-being during menopause.

To wrap up the episode, Muneerah leaves us with some final words of advice, empowering women to embrace their journey through menopause with confidence and self-care. Her guidance will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to navigate this transformative phase of life with grace and resilience.

Tune in to this episode for eye-opening information, expert advice, and practical tips that will help you navigate menopause with a focus on metabolism and nutrition.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to optimize your menopause journey! Subscribe to our podcast for more episodes featuring experts like Muneerah Shiraz, and gain the knowledge and tools to thrive during this transformative phase.

About Muneerah Shiraz  // Muneerah Shiraz is a Holistic Nutritionist, an Entrepreneur and the owner of her Online practice Wellness Redone.

Muneerah helps Women 40+ reclaim their health through diet & lifestyle interventions.
She does not believe in following fad diets, instead she focuses on changing habits one step at a time so they can be sustained for life.

Learn more at https://wellnessredone.com/muneerahs-story/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

Join Lynn Pelzer, COO of FemCity, for the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast as she sits down with Dr. Laura DeCesaris, a functional medicine-trained health strategist and esteemed member of our FemCity Global Program. Together, they delve into the fascinating connection between women's health, business success, and the importance of self-care.

In today's fast-paced world, women often find themselves juggling numerous roles and responsibilities, often at the expense of their own well-being. Dr. Laura encourages us to embrace curiosity and explore the boundless potential of feeling truly vibrant and energized. She emphasizes that while fatigue may seem commonplace, it doesn't have to be the norm.

Discover the transformative power of wellness and how it can revolutionize your business as Dr. Laura shares invaluable insights. Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of sugar on our bodies, and learn practical strategies to improve mindset, overall wellness, and mental clarity. Moreover, Dr. Laura provides valuable dietary tips tailored specifically for women over 30.

Don't miss this empowering conversation that will inspire you to prioritize your health and unleash your full potential in the business world. Tune in to the FemCity Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Your wellness journey starts here!

About Dr. Laura DeCesaris  // Dr. Laura is a functional medicine-trained health strategist for female entrepreneurs, career women, and highly motivated women.

Laura obtained her undergraduate background in health and nutrition from Cornell University, and continued on to graduate programs in clinical nutrition and chiropractic.  She then trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine and completed her functional medicine certification.  She is currently completing an additional fellowship in Functional Medicine with the Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine.

She is the founder of Heartroot Health, a wellness center in Scottsdale, AZ, and is now pursuing her passion of helping highly motivated women truly "have it all" by serving as a strategic wellness consultant for high-achieving women.

Learn more at https://drlauradecesaris.com/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.

In this episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala, CEO of FemCity is joined by FemCity Global Member and social media coach, Michelle Arbore. 

Tune in today and learn how as a female entrepreneur you can harness LinkedIn’s power to move connections to conversations. Michelle walks through specific steps you can take today!

The FemCity Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe, rate, and review to stay updated with our latest episodes. 

About Michelle Arbore // Michelle works with female entrepreneurs & small business owners who want to grow their business and have success through social media. She shows them how to get results and not run scared from social media. She is also an International speaker on different aspects of social media. 

In 2016, Michelle was named an Up and Coming Business Woman sponsored by the Rochester Women’s Network and Digital Rochester honored her as a finalist for her work in the Technology World at the 2016 Technology Woman of the Year breakfast.

Learn more at https://savvysocialmedia.net/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.

As we reach the mid-year point, it's a great time to take stock of our progress, reflect on our journey, and make necessary adjustments. The mid-year review process provides an opportunity for reflection and renewal, setting the stage for personal and professional growth.

In this episode of the FemCity Podcast, Lynn Pelzer, COO of FemCity, and Violette de Ayala, CEO of FemCity walk through their best tips for doing a mid-year review. Plus, they share some major truth bombs… Join us now.

FemCity Members, grab your  Mid-Year Review Worksheet at www.femcity.com  under Member Portal > Worksheets 

The FemCity Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe, rate, and review to stay updated with our latest episodes!

This episode is brought to you by FemCity's Money Journal: Attract Wealth in 30 Days written by FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala.

Often, ‘manifestation’ is a word that leaves behind feelings of frustration and hopelessness, as money stories may not alter or up-level the way we live. This money journal implements and crafts an easy-to-follow method that transforms your view to money into a grand and profound connection to wealth, all in balance and flow of love and harmony.

We already have wealth and abundance around us. By identifying its existence, your blessings will flourish.

As you work your way through these 30 days, you will start to see growth come to light and change the way you relate to money and your wealth.

Learn more and purchase your copy here.

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event. 

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Global Member and Brand Strategist, Amanda Guerassio joins FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala to talk about Creating a Brand that Feels like YOU!

If you want to understand the importance of creating a brand that’s in alignment with your business and how to ensure your brand is authentic, listen now!

About Amanda Guerassio // Amanda is a brand strategist and designer for freedom seekers and serial entrepreneurs. She helps clarify messy braindumps around what you want your brand to be, and translates those abstract ideas into concrete, aligned visuals through her proven branding process.

Life introduced her to the world of freelancing post-college, which is exactly what led her to becoming an accidental entrepreneur. She quickly fell in love with the freedom that came with it.

These days she resides in Round Rock, TX with her husband, daughter, and dog. She’s an avid traveler, amateur chef and can often be found with her nose in a book.

Learn more at: https://www.studioguerassio.com

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

Tune in for this week’s episode of the FemCity Podcast and join FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and featured guest, Sharon Seaberg, Executive Coach and FemCity Global Member! This week’s conversation is about Emotional Intelligence and how to leverage it to reach your goals. What is emotional intelligence? How can it help our businesses? Listen now! 

About Sharon Seaberg // Helping accomplished women become influential and deeply fulfilled leaders in 10 weeks without working more and sacrificing their relationships by consciously designing their lives to get what they want. Learn more at http://sharonseaberg.com/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

On this week’s episode of the FemCity Podcast, Sarah Sparks, FemCity Global Member and Spiritual Business Advisor joins FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala. Sarah and Violette dive into the energy of 2023, and talk about the desire for ease and alignment. 

Tune-in now and get ready for a great discussion that will inspire you! 

About Sarah Sparks  // Sarah Sparks, MPA is a highly sought-after spiritual business advisor. She is the Director of Spiritual Life, Community, and Belonging and Founder of Create the Spark, LLC. Sarah’s an international best-selling author, podcast host of a top 10% nationally ranked podcast, and successful business owner, who is on this earth to teach professionals how to lead with their soul, by listening to their divine guidance. Sarah believes you are extraordinary and meant for more; she can help you know why you are here and live the life you are meant to live. Learn more at https://www.sarahsparks.love/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

This week’s episode of the FemCity Podcast is all about Money! FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala is joined by Stephanie McCullough, a FemCity Global Member and Founder of Sofia Financial.  They discuss Money and the guilt around it – sometimes from making too much money or bad money decisions… Stephanie shares her best tips and advice for women to take charge of their finances. Listen now and walk away motivated! 

About Stephanie McCullough  // Stephanie founded Sofia Financial in 2011 after 14 years as a financial advisor, with the goal to empower women to make wise financial decisions, address their areas of money stress, and free up their time and mental energy to spend on the things that are truly important. She believes that everyone, regardless of income level, deserves quality, objective advice and excellent service from caring professionals who really listen and are motivated solely by their clients’ success.

Before transitioning into financial services, Stephanie held a wide variety of jobs, including working at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC; teaching people more than twice her age how to confidently handle a sailboat at the Annapolis Sailing School; and organizing stimulating educational events for high school students at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.Stephanie is married with two kids. She earned an M.A. in International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a B.A. from Duke University.

Learn more at https://sofiafinancial.com/ 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

Check out the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast where FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer is joined by Sophie Zollmann, a FemCity Global Member and CEO Founder of SophieZo. They dive into Sophie’s best award winning social media tips for women small business owners – including the importance of authenticity! Plus, the big no-no’s for female business owners. 

Listen in now for some great advice and tips. 

About Sophie Zollmann // Take the coolest parts of 80’s pop, throw in a leather jacket and some KILLER boots, sprinkle on some Stevie Nicks spirit, a little witchy woowoo, and top it all off with a Potter-esque wand, and you’ve got the one and only SophieZo!

For over 20 years, Sophie Zollmann harnessed her chaos-coordinator magic and organizational wizardry to provide next-level business support for visionary entrepreneurs, coaches, strategists, and thought leaders. The SophieZo all-in-one team provides full-service support for business owners who don’t have the time (or desire!) to lead, manage, or assemble a team piece by piece. Learn more at https://sophiezo.com/

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

Tune in for a new episode of the FemCity Podcast where FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer go over FemCity’s May theme: Forgiveness. We’ll define forgiveness and what it’s not. Plus we’ll discuss the stories we tell ourselves. Violette and Lynn both share stories of forgiveness, the messiness of forgiveness,  and how forgiving themselves and others helped them grow. Plus learn an exercise to help you work through forgiveness.

FemCity Members, grab your  Worksheet on Forgiveness at FemCity.com under Member Portal > Worksheets 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer. 

We’re back! To kick off our new season of the FemCity Podcast, FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and FemCity COO, Lynn Pelzer dive into the topic of Spring Cleaning Your Business. Why it’s important to spring clean your business and how! Listen Now. 

FemCity Members, grab your Spring Clean Your Business Worksheet at FemCity.com under Member Portal > Worksheets 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn @violettedeayala.

About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women’s groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala is joined by Alina Villasante, the Founder of Peace Love World. Alina shares moments of working with Pharrel, Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Lopez. Alina shared golden nuggets of business advice for women starting and growing business. Listen now. 

About Our Guest // Alina Villasante is the founder and designer of her lifestyle brand and an advocate for loving and inspiring others to be the best. The Peace Love World brand was born in 2009 out of an energetic soul's love of fashion. Born in Cuba, raised in New York and based in Miami, Alina found her purpose in the world of fashion after 17 years in the aviation business. While building what the Business Journal called the "world's number one repair station," Alina traveled the world and recognized that everyone was hungry for the same thing: peace, love, and happiness. She decided that her mission was to find a window to the world where she could inspire people not only to feel loved but to love others. During the High Standard Aviation sales process, Alina found her voice of positive energy and affirmations and used the clothing as her canvas to spread her message. 

The movement quickly spread to major retailers along with 2,000 boutiques around the world. It has been endorsed by celebrities such as Pharrell, Coca Cola, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashians. The popularity that the brand was gaining led it to the QVC platform. The opportunity filled in a blank that her client was looking for and an opportunity to touch millions with the brand message. 

Peace Love World is Alina's destiny and through life's many obstacles, she stands through her mission and purpose - always keeping the light on even in the dark. Today, Alina and her daughter are the hearts behind the brand who work together daily to build an empire. "I feel so blessed not only to take this journey with my daughter, but to know that not only will I leave my legacy to her ... but she will step into my shoes and keep my energy alive."

Peace Love World is a luxury lifestyle brand that embodies fashion with meaning founded and designed by Hispanic female entrepreneur Alina Villasante. Launched in 2009, Peace Love World has grown into a global brand with celebrity fans including Jennifer Lopez and Kris Jenner. Known for comfortable and flattening styles, every garment is branded with positive affirmations and infused with love in the form of eight embroidered red dash-marks, one dash for every letter in the word “love” and the word “amor.” For more information, visit www.PeaceLoveWorld.com.

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala is joined by Marci Hopkins, of Wake Up with Marci,  as they dive into Marci’s honest and inspiring story and her best advice. Tune in now. 

About Our Guest // MARCI HOPKINS is an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles’.

Wake Up with Marci is a talk show that airs on the CBS owned WLNY-TV 10/55 in the Tri-State area, streams on Hulu Live at 10 am on Saturdays, and is available on all podcast platforms.

As a native of Texas, Marci started her career at Fox Cable Group, where she served in multiple roles and quickly climbed the corporate ladder which led to her ultimately becoming the Director of On-Air Promotions for the FX Network in Los Angeles.

When Marci’s not hosting her show, the mother-of-two devotes much of her time to giving back to her community. Marci supports the Kumali Organization and other orphanages in Uganda, Africa. Since she began her fundraising efforts, one of the ministries she's worked with has been able to buy land and build a home for the native children. Marci is also on the board of the YWCA, which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA helps women and children through Healing Space with an emphaisis on helping those that were sexually assaulted. 

Marci has also helped to open a safe haven for women and children in New Jersey through her interview and support of Access Family Services where she was awarded for her support. She has also been honored as 2021 TOP 25 LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, and has received the Women’s Achievement Award from The New Jersey State Federation Women’s Club, as well as being honored by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge at their Whiskers and Tails Dinner and Casino Night.

Marci has been named a top influencer in New Jersey by 201 Magazine, featured on; ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, Yahoo, CBS New York; PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, New Jersey Family Magazine, Hollywood Times, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets. 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala is joined by Jessica Goldman Srebnick, CEO of Goldman Global Arts where they dive into lessons she’s learned from her late father and her fresh approach to the market. Don’t miss this episode!

About Our Guest // Following in her father’s footsteps, Jessica Goldman Srebnick and Goldman Global Arts are continuing to brighten up the world by spearheading world-renowned art projects in collaboration with the NFL, When We All Vote and neighborhoods including Wynwood, Houston Bowery Wall in New York and has most recently taken over Deep Ellum through several projects.Learn more at https://goldmanglobalarts.com 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala is joined by Vanessa Coppes, Founder of BELLA Media + Co. You won’t want to miss this episode where Vanessa shares her  inspiration, reality, and biggest advice!

About Our Guest // A certified Digital Marketer, Content + Social Media Strategist, Vanessa Coppes is also the author of “5 Steps to Fabulous,” the Co-Founder of ETTWomen and the ETTWomen Foundation. After acquiring BELLA Magazine, Coppes founded BELLA Media + Co. and became the publication's CEO + Editor-In-Chief in August of 2019.  Learn more at https://vanessacoppes.com 

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala is joined by Amy Welsman, to talk about launching a business, challenges and inspiration! 

About Our Guest // When the idea for PAUME came to founder Amy Welsman in early 2019, she was a new parent concerned about the health and wellbeing of her daughter. Already a seasoned entrepreneur by this point, Amy helped build the wildly successful Canadian women’s intimate apparel brand Knix as its first employee. Amy’s innate talent for pinpointing—and bringing to life—the next big idea led her to the concept of a nourishing, indulgent, sustainable hand care brand.

PAUME launched in late 2020 with one product, the PAUME Antibacterial Hand Gel. The award winning formula, which features 69% ethyl alcohol, moisturizing plant-based emollients including Safflower Oil, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, and the PAUME Signature Blend of five essential oils with notes of woody cedar, crisp citrus, and herbaceous lavender and rosemary, is the antidote to the harsh, astringent, utilitarian hand sanitizers that have become ubiquitous. In the midst of relying on these products to keep her daughter safe, Amy felt that there had to be a better way. 

Amy began creating PAUME a few months before the pandemic hit, but the need for a product that protects people and their loved ones from germs and bacteria has become more relevant now than ever. Amy's vision is to create products that are both elegant and effective, and helps us to feel safe and to stay in touch with the people in our lives.

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.

On the latest episode of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala is joined by Jess Graham, to talk about Menopause: why it’s not discussed, facts, resources, and more. 

About Our Guest // Jess Graham, General Manager of Phenology & CMO of Hologram Sciences

Jess is 48 and in perimenopause. She is a self-described loud mouth, frequent contrarian, and advocate for women, science, data, and the power of community.

Jess retired from a successful 15+ year career in Financial Services having spent many years at Visa, one of the world’s most well known brands, to focus on work where she could have meaningful positive impact led her to recent senior leadership roles in human genomics (Helix), data and privacy (Facebook), and the intersection of culture and technology (Instagram)

Jess is a member of LGBTQ+ community, the youngest of four daughters, and graduate of a women's college which means she’s always been conscious of bias -- in health, education, research, career, and everyday life. She is excited to be part of a company that has aspirations to make meaningful contributions to women's health and wellbeing. Jess actively mentors in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. She lives in BK with her wife Kelly and their goofy great dane, Philo.

About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women’s networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity.