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Sweet but Fearless Podcast

Mary Sullivan, Cooper Alexander, Gale Northrop

Step into the world of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, your go-to weekly destination for exploring the challenges confronted by women leaders on the frontlines. With a blend of engaging interviews featuring accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts along with solo episodes, you’ll gain insight and actionable advice to guide you on your fearless career journey.

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All Episodes

32:28

From Wrong Jobs to Right Lessons: Navigating Career...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Brooke Lively, founder and president of Cathedral Capital, about the twists, turns, and unexpected detours that shape a fulfilling career. Together, they explore how finding where you belong often means recognizing that the right company is one whose core values truly align with your own. Brooke shares how each job, whether it’s a perfect fit or a painful mismatch, can teach you something valuable. Even a challenging boss

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28:00

Leading with Confidence and Curiosity with award...

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2025/10/12

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kelli Thompson, award-winning executive coach and author, to explore where confidence truly comes from and how curiosity is its secret partner. Mary and Kelli unpack the critical difference between being a manager and being a leader, diving into how doing the work yourself can sometimes hinder your ability to think strategically and lead effectively. Together, they explore why confidence isn’t about having all the answers

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23:38

Pitching Yourself Fearlessly with Gloria Chou,...

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2025/10/06

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Gloria Chou, an award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Gloria is known for her untraditional yet proven approach to public relations—one that makes visibility and media access attainable for everyone, not just those with insider connections or massive followings. Together, they dive into what PR truly means for small business owners and professionals in transition. Gloria shares

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28:23

Finding Your Voice: Resilience and Confidence with...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan, talks with Kim Brassor, founder and Chief Visionary with One Voice Evolving, for an insightful conversation on resilience and reinvention, especially for women over 40. Together, they explore what it truly means to take up space at the table, how to speak so others will listen, and the hidden barriers that keep many women from feeling confident, comfortable, and secure in their roles. Kim shares practical strategies for

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25:40

From Numbers to Strategy: How Anastasia Ristovska,...

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2025/09/22

In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan, talks with Anastasia Ristovska, co-founder of Books at Ease and Next Generation Bookkeeping Academy, focusing on the financial foundations every business needs to thrive. Anastasia shares her journey from corporate accountant to building two successful businesses dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized companies, especially in the digital space, with financial control and clarity. She highlights why

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24:03

Building the Job You Love with Tara Landes, Founder...

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2025/09/15

In this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder Mary Sullivan talks with Tara Landes, Founder of Bellrock. After years of working with small businesses across North America, Tara returned to Vancouver and discovered a gap no one was filling. She didn’t just step into the work she was already great at - she leaned into what she loved most. Rather than wait for the perfect role to appear, she created it, building a business around passion and purpose. Tara shares how identifying

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31:39

Pitching Your Value: The MAP to Recognition with Tami...

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2025/09/08

In this episode, we dive into the power of visibility at work, because your accomplishments, skills, and the value you bring won’t speak for themselves. Our guest, Tami Reiss, CEO of Leader Within and Keynote Speaker, shares why being your own cheerleader isn’t just optional, it’s essential. She focuses on the importance of building resilience skills, staying vision-oriented, and ensuring that colleagues and leaders truly understand the impact you make. Tami also introduces her signature MAP

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31:26

From Mailroom to Godmode Music: Talya Elitzer on...

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2025/09/02

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, is joined by Talya Elitzer, co-founder of the GRAMMY-nominated artist development company Godmode Music, to share her fearless journey through the music industry. Starting out in the mailroom of a Hollywood talent agency, Talya carved her own path toward building one of today’s most influential music companies—home to groundbreaking artists like Channel Tres, JPEGMAFIA, and Yaeji. In this conversation, Talya opens up about the

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27:39

The Power of Collective Mentorship with Breanne...

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2025/08/18

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Breanne Kiefner, owner and founder of Roots Adventures, about embracing inner strength and finding stability in the midst of chaos. Their conversation explores the power of curiosity, the value of staying present, and why building a collective mentorship is essential. Instead of relying on a single mentor, Breanne shares how surrounding yourself with a circle of guides, each offering unique perspectives, can bring greater

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26:26

Redefining Success: Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini on...

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2025/08/11

Titles, accolades, and financial milestones often measure success. But for Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, CEO of Lush Enterprises, LLC, success is about transformation - financial, emotional, and generational. Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Sun Yong about how she’s built a career helping others break free from survival mode and step into true financial independence. Even in her dream job, with the title and passion she’d worked hard to earn, her paycheck fell short of the life

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15:30

When the Call Is Coming from Inside the House: Female...

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2025/07/28

We’ve all seen male-driven misogyny, condescending remarks, unequal pay, and the ever-present glass ceiling. But what about the subtler, more unexpected form that comes from within our own ranks? In this episode, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander, co-founders of Sweet But Fearless, talk about when women, knowingly or not, uphold the very systems and stereotypes that hold other women back. From competitive gatekeeping to subtle undermining, we’ll explore how female misogyny plays out in the

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21:45

The Power of a Career Pivot with Kelsey Cook, Founder...

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2025/07/21

Have you ever wondered how an unexpected challenge can reveal a new path? In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kelsey Cook, a former teacher turned entrepreneur, about how she recognized the uncertainty parents faced when schools shut down during the pandemic. To help her students and their parents, she began creating hands-on, engaging educational packets for preschoolers. What started as a simple way to support families during the pandemic evolved into

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12:38

When Reliability Holds You Back (S9:Epi 247)

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2025/07/14

Are you being passed over for promotions despite being the go-to person everyone counts on? In this episode, we dive into the surprising downside of being too reliable at work. While dependability is a strength, it can sometimes box you into a support role instead of positioning you as a strategic leader. We explore why being the "fixer" or “hidden gem” might actually be holding you back - and what to do about it. You'll learn how to shift from doing to leading, speak about your work in terms of

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29:22

Healing Healthcare with Dr. Julie Wilson, CEO &...

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2025/07/07

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Julie Wilson, CEO and founder of Terra Nova Medical Clinics. A visionary family physician and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Wilson shares how she reimagined primary care by prioritizing workplace culture, physician autonomy, and compassionate leadership. She talks about the importance of investing in people, earning trust through action, and creating a culture grounded in respect. Today, she leads the largest integrated

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26:50

Authentic Leadership with Susannah Robinson, CEO &...

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2025/06/30

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Susannah Robinson, CEO & Founder of Partnership for Talent, about what it truly means to lead with impact through service leadership. Susannah emphasizes the importance of defining your leadership vision and leading from it with clarity and purpose. Drawing from years of guiding leaders, she reminds us that perfection isn’t the goal—authenticity is. When leaders show up as their real selves, it creates space for teams to

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28:34

The Leadership Mirror with Valarie Sandjivy, founder...

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2025/06/23

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Valarie Sandjivy, founder of EllipsUS. As a seasoned leadership mentor and business coach with over 20 years of experience guiding leaders through growth and change, she empowers today’s leaders to lead themselves and others with empathy, agility, and fresh thinking. Valarie believes that true leadership starts within - because you can't lead others until you know how to lead yourself. Somewhere along the way, we were

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28:09

From Corporate to Unexpected Entrepreneur with...

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2025/06/16

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Melissa Franks, founder of On Call COO, a fractional COO company. Melissa talks about her journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur and how aligning business goals with personal vision is key to sustainable success. She suggests that when looking to make a career pivot, you should ask yourself: 1) What does my life need to look like right now? 2) What does the next year need to look like? 3) What will my life look

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23:09

Do It Scared: The Entrepreneurial Path with Jensen...

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2025/06/09

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Jensen Savage, founder of Savage Growth Partners, for an honest conversation about what it really takes to start your own business. From embracing fear to finding your niche, Jensen shares her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. They talk about the entrepreneurial spirit, the power of carving your own path, and why waiting until you're "ready" might hold you back. Jensen’s advice? Do it scared—because

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30:42

Fuel Your Life: Why Success Starts with Sleep and...

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2025/06/02

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Tiffany Watson, Owner of Dr. Tiff’s Fuel. Sweat. Science, about the often-overlooked connection between health, ambition, and sustainable success. Dr. Watson shares practical tips for finding balance in a world that glorifies hustle, and reminds us that if we're not careful, career growth can come at the cost of our well-being. From fueling your body with the right nutrition to making sleep a non-negotiable, this

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28:42

The Right Time to Pivot with Sara Fay Egan, President...

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2025/05/25

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sara Fay Egan, President and CEO of Beale Street Blues, about the power of pivots, both in life and in career. Life doesn’t always go according to plan, actually, it rarely does. From surprise career twists to family emergencies and all the curveballs in between, it can sometimes feel like happiness is just out of reach. But what if you could find joy, even in the chaos? Mary and Sara explore how to recognize the

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