Influential Women Podcast features conversations with women leaders, founders, professionals, and subject matter experts about leadership, careers, entrepreneurship, visibility, and personal growth. The podcast is part of Influential Women, a professional media and editorial platform Hosted by Jodie O’Brien, each episode shares real stories from entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and changemakers, exploring the decisions, challenges, and turning points that shaped their journeys. Podcast hub: https://influentialwomen.com/podcasts IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42561398/
Influential Women Podcast
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Influential Women Podcast features conversations with women leaders, founders, professionals, and subject matter experts about leadership, careers, entrepreneurship, visibility, and personal growth. The podcast is part of Influential Women, a professional media and editorial platform Hosted by Jodie O’Brien, each episode shares real stories from entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and changemakers, exploring the decisions, challenges, and turning points that shaped their journeys. Podcast hub: https://influentialwomen.com/podcasts IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42561398/
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July 17, 2026
Seen by AI, Chosen by People: Building Trust in the Future of Search | Heather Holmes
<p>How will customers find your business in a world where AI is changing the way people search?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Influential Women Podcast</strong>, host Jodie O'Brien sits down with entrepreneur, author, and AI visibility expert <strong>Heather Holmes</strong> to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming brand discovery, why trust has become the most valuable marketing asset, and what founders can do today to stay visible in the future.</p><p>Heather Holmes is the Founder and CEO of Publicity For Good, the nation's leading communications agency for purpose-driven brands. She is also the author of Seen by AI, Found by Customers and a recognized expert on AI visibility, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Through Publicity For Good, Heather has helped more than 500 brands grow through strategic storytelling, earned media, and authority-building strategies that strengthen visibility across both Google and AI-powered search platforms.</p><p>In this conversation, Heather shares:</p><ul><li><p>Why AI is changing the way customers discover businesses</p></li><li><p>How media coverage helps brands become visible in AI search</p></li><li><p>Where founders should invest when marketing budgets are limited</p></li><li><p>Why local media and podcasts remain powerful growth tools</p></li><li><p>The importance of founder-led content and authentic storytelling</p></li><li><p>How AI should support your business instead of replacing human connection</p></li><li><p>Why systems and automation create more freedom for entrepreneurs</p></li><li><p>Heather's approach to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship</p></li><li><p>How being fully present creates better leadership</p></li></ul><ul><li><li>Why choosing the right mentors changes the trajectory of your career</li></li><li><li>What purpose-driven brands must do to remain discoverable in an AI-first world</li></li><li><li>Why authenticity is becoming every company's greatest competitive advantage</li></li></ul><p><strong>CONNECT WITH HEATHER HOLMES</strong></p><p>Website:<a href="https://publicityforgood.com/"><u>https://publicityforgood.com</u></a></p><p>Book:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3X6GTDL"><u>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3X6GTDL</u></a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/publicityforgood/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/publicityforgood/</u></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherdesantis/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/heatherdesantis/</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherholmespr/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherholmespr/</u></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/publicity-for-good/posts/?feedView=all"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/company/publicity-for-good/posts/?feedView=all</u></a><br></p>
July 10, 2026
Modern Dating Sucks: Why Your Love Story Doesn't Have To | Jackie Dorman
<p>Is modern dating really broken—or have we been looking for love the wrong way?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Influential Women Podcast</strong>, host Jodie O'Brien sits down with relationship expert, bestselling author, and founder of The Last Year Single Movement, Jackie Dorman, to explore why dating feels harder than ever, what dating apps get wrong, and how self-awareness is the foundation for building meaningful, lasting relationships.</p><p>Jackie Dorman is a relationship coach, matchmaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Last Year Single Movement. After more than 25 years as a television executive, she dedicated her career to helping marriage-minded singles overcome dating burnout, break unhealthy relationship patterns, and prepare for lasting love through her proprietary Heartwork methodology. Her upcoming book, Modern Dating Sucks, offers a practical guide for navigating today's dating culture with confidence and intention.</p><p>In this conversation, Jackie shares::</p><ul><li>Why modern dating may be broken, but your love story doesn't have to</li><li>How dating apps use the same psychology as slot machines</li><li>Why more choices don't necessarily lead to better relationships</li><li>The difference between preferences and true non-negotiables</li><li>Why self-awareness is one of the most important qualities in a partner</li><li>How identity shapes the way we date, communicate, and build relationships</li><li>What it really means to become relationally ready</li><li>Why Gen Z is rediscovering the value of marriage and commitment</li><li>How to navigate dating after divorce or later in life</li><li>Why meaningful relationships require intention—not just chemistry</li><li>How to build lasting connection in a world driven by convenience and technology</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH JACKIE DORMAN</strong></p><p>Website:<br><a href="http://www.jackiedorman.com/">www.jackiedorman.com</a></p><p>Instagram:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackiedormanofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/jackiedormanofficial/</a></p><p>Facebook:<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jackiedormanofficial">https://www.facebook.com/jackiedormanofficial</a></p><p>TikTok:<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jackiedormanofficial">https://www.tiktok.com/@jackiedormanofficial</a></p><p>YouTube:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JackieDorman">https://www.youtube.com/@JackieDorman</a></p>
June 30, 2026
The Sacred Art of Selling: Building Success Without Sacrificing What Matters Most | Kelly Roach
<p>Kelly Roach believes we've been sold the wrong version of success.</p><p>For years, entrepreneurs have been told that achieving extraordinary results requires extraordinary sacrifice. Work harder. Sleep less. Miss family moments. Push through burnout. Kelly has spent her career proving there's a better way.</p><p>A former Fortune 500 executive, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Kelly Roach International, Kelly has helped more than 100,000 entrepreneurs build profitable businesses while keeping faith, family, and fulfillment at the center. After building her first company to eight figures, she now leads a portfolio of businesses focused on helping entrepreneurs scale predictably, profitably, and with integrity.</p><p>In this insightful conversation with host Jodie O'Brien, Kelly challenges common beliefs about entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, and success. She explains why sales is about service, not manipulation, why rejection is valuable feedback, and how many entrepreneurs unknowingly stand in the way of their own growth.</p><p>As AI continues to reshape business, Kelly also shares why relationship capital is becoming more valuable than ever. While many business owners focus on automation, she believes the future belongs to leaders who can build trust, create meaningful connections, and strengthen the human skills technology can't replace.</p><p>Together, they explore how to grow a thriving business without burning out, overcome the fear of selling, lead with integrity, and build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.</p><p>Kelly shares:</p><ul><li><p>Why sales, when done correctly, is one of the highest forms of service</p></li><li><p>The mindset shift that instantly makes selling feel more natural and authentic</p></li><li><p>How rejection becomes a tool for growth rather than something to fear</p></li><li><p>The principle she calls "the currency of integrity" and why it outperforms shortcuts every time</p></li><li><p>Why relationship capital may become the most valuable asset in the AI era</p></li><li><p>The leadership qualities that will matter most as technology continues to evolve</p></li><li><p>The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when building teams</p></li><li><p>How to create self-led companies that don't depend on you for every decision</p></li><li><p>Why many successful entrepreneurs still struggle to enjoy the success they've created</p></li><li><p>Her framework for integrating faith, family, health, and business growth</p></li><li><p>What homeschooling her daughter has taught her about legacy and leadership</p></li><li><p>Why success should create the freedom to invest in the people you love most</p></li><li><p>How to build a life that reflects your values rather than someone else's definition of achievement</p></li></ul><p>What makes this episode different is Kelly's willingness to challenge the traditional narratives around entrepreneurship. Having found success in both corporate leadership and business ownership, she's seen how ambition often comes at the expense of health, relationships, and purpose. Her message is simple: success should expand your life, not shrink it.</p><p>This conversation is for entrepreneurs who are tired of hustle culture, leaders who want to grow without compromising their values, and anyone wondering if it's truly possible to build a thriving business while protecting what matters most.</p><p>It's also a powerful reminder that success isn't measured by what you accumulate, but by the impact you create, the people you invest in, and the legacy you build along the way.</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH KELLY ROACH</strong></p><p>Website:<a href="https://kellyroachinternational.com/"><u>https://kellyroachinternational.com</u></a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/</u></a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/"><u>https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/</u></a></p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KellyRoach"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@KellyRoach</u></a></p><p>The Kelly Roach Show:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755</u></a></p><p>Latest Book:<a href="https://a.co/d/012FuXyK"><u>https://a.co/d/012FuXyK</u></a></p><p>Called to Lead Event:<a href="https://www.sandiglandt.com/called-to-lead"><u>https://www.sandiglandt.com/called-to-lead</u></a><br></p>
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