Best Femalepodcasters Podcasts (2025)

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Redefining Beauty and Building Success – Alyssa Hobbs 35:35

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1h ago35:35

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Alyssa Hobbs, owner of Hobbs Salon + Med Spa in Tulsa, turned one of the hardest moments of her life—losing her hair to alopecia—into the foundation of a thriving career. In this episode, she opens up about the support that carried her through, the passion that drove her from cosmetology school to business ownership, and the lessons she’s learned a…

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#482: Tyler McKenzie // Hamilton Dance Captain and Universal Swing // Part One 51:15

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Tyler McKenzie is back on the podcast! Tyler joined Hamilton Broadway in 2017 and only had one week off before starting rehearsals for the yet to be revealed Philip Company. He graciously spent his first night off with me, recording his first episode of The Hamilcast. Tyler would join me once again when Mike and I had a party with some members of t…

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My Manifestation Journey: From Doubt to Doing 13:16

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Ever wondered how to actually manifest what you want — without the fluff or feeling lost in all the hype? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real, practical steps to start manifesting your dreams, even if you’ve never tried before. What you’ll learn: How to get crystal clear on what you want Why feeling your goal matters more than just thinking…

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A Special Announcement from Gillian + Lin-Manuel Miranda's First Appearance on the Pod (2017!) 1:06:59

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The news is out! After nearly ten years and what will be 500 episodes, The Hamilcast will be coming to an end on January 26th, 2026, the podcast’s official ten-year anniversary. While the community isn’t going anywhere and the archive will always remain available, the weekly episodes you’ve come to expect will soon be wrapping up. Until then, this …

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Episode 16: 2025 - 16 - Cavelle Mollineaux 45:48

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On today’s episode, we check back in with another long-time friend of the show, Cavelle Mollineaux, Owner and co-founder of ONYX Realty Professionals and the Mollineaux Agency based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.. He talks about his beginnings in Real Estate and paying it forward through community outreach and mentorship…

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Why You Need to Hit Pause For Your Team 32:50

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In the middle of our busiest season, I told my team to do the unthinkable—stop working. No client calls. No to-do lists. Just one full day focused on personal growth, connection, and clarity. We called it “Leadership Day,” and the results were more powerful than I ever imagined. If your team has been running on fumes, this might be the pause that p…

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#481: Desmond Sean Ellington // Hamilton Standby // Part Two 48:10

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Desmond Sean Ellington is back for round two to further show that if you have to chase something, it’s probably not for you. This week, Desmond reflects on his five years touring with Hamilton as a standby and how he used what he learned making his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen (after starting with the show down at The Public). As he continues t…

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Your Way. Your Rules. Your Results. 21:38

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Sometimes you've got to ditch the rules, rewrite the playbook and start to DO IT YOUR WAY! That's where I found myself after 10 years working in the corporate world. I was tired of working 8-5pm (really it was more like 7:30am-6:30pm) and having no control over my time. Even if I wrapped up for the day, I was expected to sit at my desk because that…

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#480: Desmond Sean Ellington // Hamilton Standby // Part One 1:06:11

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Desmond Sean Ellington spent five years on tour with Hamilton as a Standby and recently made his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen, after starting with the show down at The Public. Desmond’s story is so interesting because it’s a case study in what can happen when you make the hard decision to leave something behind that you know deep down isn’t mea…

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Episode 15: 2025 - 15 - Jamel Grey (2025) 40:29

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On Today’s episode, we check in with a long-time friend of the show, Jamel Grey of “Royalty Rentals in Hampton, Virginia.” We hear about the growth of his business and how he deals with the ever-pervasive “hustle mentality,” which is the current culture.

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Leading With Heart, Serving With Purpose — Heather Turner 57:56

27d ago57:56

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Heather Turner is an entrepreneur, proud mom, and the Executive Director of CORE at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. In this episode, Heather opens up about her deep love for productivity, which she defines not just as being busy, but as doing meaningful work that serves others. Raised with a strong work ethic and community spirit, Heather refl…

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Turning Pressure into Purpose with Ryan Leak 1:15:32

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New York Times bestselling author and leadership coach Ryan Leak joins Unscripted to share what it means to chase big goals, take smart risks, and stay human in the process. From leading 30,000+ professionals a year, Ryan brings practical wisdom and raw honesty to this exciting conversation. Watch to discover… How to reframe pressure as a sign of p…

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#479: Jeffrey Seller // Broadway Producer 1:02:32

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Award-winning and prolific Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller has finally made it to the podcast! Jeffery has produced Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, Hamilton, The Cher Show, and revivals of West Side Story and Sweeney Todd, just to name a few. Altogether his shows (currently) have 22 Tony Awards, and he's the only Broadway producer to have put up t…

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Don’t Let This Social Media Mistake Cost You Everything 17:48

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Imagine waking up tomorrow and TikTok is gone. Your Instagram account? Locked. 100,000 followers… vanished. How would you reach your audience? Could you still sell your products or services? I have a client who just hit 100k followers on TikTok very quickly, which is amazing! While she was celebrating, I was strategizing how we get those followers …

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#478: Nevin Steinberg // Hamilton Broadway's Sound Designer // Part Two 57:28

1M ago57:28

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In Nevin Steinberg's second episode, the award winning Broadway sound designer gives even more insight to some of your favorite Hamilton moments including The Yorktown dance break and the stuttering gunshots heard throughout the show. And get ready to have your mind blown as Nevin shares the evolution of the Satisfied rewind, from Lin-Manuel Mirand…

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Episode 14: 2025 - 14 - Girl Talk Mental Health 46:01

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You know week after week. Our mission is to share useful tips and insight into the minds of entrepreneurs just like you… The conversations that we have with Business owners, leaders, movers, and shakers... bring the dream of doing something different down to earth. Today’s episode speaks to that mission… It's a conversation about mental health. The…

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It's Not What You Say, It's the Energy You Sell 26:11

1M ago26:11

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One of the most powerful things I learned in sales was the transfer of energy. Now, I didn't start off that way. When I first started cold calling and selling advertising for 918moms.com, I had a script and I awkwardly tried to remember it word for word when I was selling to potential clients. It was brutal and it didn't feel authentic to me. One d…

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Master Non-Obvious Thinking With Rohit Bhargava 33:22

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The best opportunities are found by people who know where to look.💡 In this episode of Unscripted, Rohit Bhargava reveals how to think in a way that keeps you ahead of trends to create fresh ideas first. With decades of experience under brands such as LinkedIn, World Bank, and Under Armour, Rohit reveals how to: Spot trends before they go mainstrea…

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#477: Nevin Steinberg // Hamilton Broadway's Sound Designer // Part One 1:03:01

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Award winning sound designer Nevin Steinberg has made it to the pod! Nevin is such a captivating storyteller and everything he talks about is infused with gorgeous detail and a palpable feeling of both awe and gratitude. You know how they say "how can you not be romantic about baseball?" How can you not be romantic about sound design?! That's what …

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What KPIs a CEO Should Actually Track 18:46

2M ago18:46

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When I first started D2 Branding, the #1 thing I was tracking was my revenue! After all, we are in business to make money, which lets us make an impact on those we love. My goal was to reach $100,000 a month and become a MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS! That sounded so great! Once we hit that goal, I was so excited but also confused on why I didn't have ex…

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#476: Jonathan Dinklage // Hamilton Broadway's Concertmaster // Part Two 44:45

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After a quick detour talking about the magic of Rush, Jonathan Dinklage is back for round two and we’re diving into his Hamilton story. After participating in that reading he almost didn’t go to, Jonny says it was all over for him. He knew Hamilton was phenomenal and now he gets to be a part of it. From working with Alex Lacamoire to perfect the ma…

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Episode 13: 2025 - 013 - Malcom Jamal Warner 1:02:42

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Today’s episode is really special… we sit down with an Emmy-nominated Actor, a Grammy award-winning poet, Director, Producer, and musician. And fixture in television and film for over 30 years, Malcom-Jamal Warner. The ladies touch on a bunch of different topics, including his commitment to authenticity and community empowerment… Work/Life balance …

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How Female Founders Can Transition Into True CEOs 20:21

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We have all been there, you are the founder of your company and sometimes you feel like the only one who can do all of the tasks and the one that cares the most. One of the hardest transitions in my career has been going from a founder to a CEO. Many times as founders we are solopreneurs doing everything for the business until we are able to hire o…

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The Science of Storytelling With René Rodriguez 1:02:28

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The CIA does it. The government does it. The media does it. In this episode of Unscripted, bestselling author and leadership expert René Rodriguez reveals the science behind high-impact storytelling. With nearly 30 years of experience in behavioral neuroscience and business, René shares how to: Frame your backstory to build trust and connection Com…

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#475: Jonathan Dinklage // Hamilton Broadway's Concertmaster // Part One 47:15

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Grab your Rush t-shirt and your record collection because Jonathan Dinklage, Hamilton Broadway’s concertmaster, is here to blow your mind. He’s one of the coolest dudes ever and has stories for days, so buckle up. Concertmaster is a very fancy way of saying that he’s the first violinist in the pit and he’s the direct liaison between the musicians a…

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Owning Your Look & Your Life — Crystal Smith 36:09

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In this vibrant episode of The DO IT MY WAY Podcast, we sit down with Crystal Smith, personal stylist, business owner, mom, and franchisee of House of Colour, to talk style, boundaries, and building a business that works with your life—not against it. Crystal shares how she turned a curiosity about color theory into a full-blown business helping wo…

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#474: Manny Schvartzman // Hamilton Music Director and Conductor // Part Three 58:21

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Manny Schvartzman (Hamilton Music Director and Conductor) wraps up his episodes with some of the best questions he's ever been asked thanks to the Patreon Peeps. Manny discusses his favorite musical moments from the show, little details we should all look for, how he's still learning things even after performing the show over 1,000 times, and why s…

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Episode 12: 2025 - 012 -Sandra Adzo 38:04

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Today, we're sitting down with Sandra Adzo, Mother, Community Organizer, and founder of Speak Up For A Change. An organization founded in 2016 to address Domestic violence of all sorts here in the US and across the globe.

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Should I Start a Biz With My Bestie? 19:54

2M ago19:54

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I have been thinking a lot about business partnerships lately. I am contemplating partnering up on a business right now and I have a client who is in the process of partnering with her best friend. It all sounds so fun and when you are in the honeymoon phase when all you can think about is making money and having fun! This is all true, you CAN make…

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Break Down Startup Myths With Kass & Mike Lazerow 45:28

2M ago45:28

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On this new episode of Unscripted, Amy Somerville welcomes power couple and serial entrepreneurs Kass and Mike Lazerow. They are the minds behind Golf.com and Buddy Media, which was sold to Salesforce for a staggering $745 million. From building incredibly lucrative companies to navigating marriage and raising three kids along the way, Kass and Mik…

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#473: Manny Schvartzman // Hamilton Music Director and Conductor // Part Two 54:02

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Manny Schvartzman (Hamilton Music Director and Conductor) is back for round two as he continues discussing his experience putting up Rent in Cuba with Andy Señor, Jr in 2014. The whiplash of going from the shiny, multimillion dollar On Your Feet to a space with daily power outages and a lack of running water was an intense, rewarding, and life chan…

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How Martha Stewart Changed the Game For Women 16:50

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It’s not every day you get to Zoom with Martha Stewart — the original influencer long before Instagram was even a thing. I was honored to be able to hear her speak this week through the Entrepreneurs Organization sharing her wisdom. She is so inspiring! Did you know she is 83-years-old? Whaaaaat??? I recently watched her Netflix documentary, which …

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#472: Manny Schvartzman // Hamilton Music Director and Conductor // Part One 1:03:52

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I hope you're ready for a deep dive on Team Music because Manny Schvartzman is here! Manny is the music director, conductor, and keyboard one player on Hamilton's Angelica Tour. In his first episode, Manny walks us through the early stages of his career, which started at around eight years old, when he started teaching himself to play piano and rea…

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Episode 11: 2025 - 011 - Seko Varner 42:10

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Today we're sitting down with a Hampton Roads transplant….well, he's called Virginia home since 1995, I think he's a native now, but he was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Ohio. Seko Varner describes himself as an “Edu-Tainer”, which blends the terms Educator and Entertainer. He holds degrees from Hampton University*, Old Dominion University, a…

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What Happens When You Decide to Make More Money 13:20

3M ago13:20

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What if you shifted your mindset from scarcity..."We need to make budget cuts" to abundance..."How can I make more money?" This important mindset shift could be the difference in you creating a million dollar business. I recently met with a client that lost a contract that was a significant part of their monthly income. She immediately went to a sc…

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Master Communication With Dr. Tony Alessandra 48:23

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Most of us were raised on the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. But what if that’s not the best approach anymore? In this new episode, Tony Alessandra, Ph.D., sits down with Amy Somerville to reveal a powerful shift: Treat others the way they want to be treated. It’s called the Platinum Rule, and it’s a powerful tool for any…

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#471: Robbie Rozelle // International Cabaret Artist & Record Producer // Part Three 46:32

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Robbie Rozelle wraps up his episodes with the moment we've all been waiting for: Stephen Sondheim stories!! Robbie talks about extensively working so closely with the legend he calls a "deity" and why you always, always (always!) sing what Sondheim wrote on the page. Robbie also takes us through creating his cabaret shows and explains why it's all …