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The Boundaries Series: How to Create a Distraction-Free Business

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third in The Boundaries Series of solo episodes, and this one is called How to Create a Distraction-Free Business.  Spoiler alert: it...

The Client Journey in 6 Steps with Abby Herman

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you have an online business (or even a brick-and-mortar business you market online) you are a content marketer.  Content includes blogs, podca...

The Boundaries Series: Obligation Management

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the second in The Boundaries Series, where we are unpacking the challenge of doing things we don’t really want to be doing, and for ...

The NFA (No-F*cking-Around) Money Mindset with Dr. Amanda Barrientez

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since I was a teenager, I have loved a good makeover.  I am completely enthralled by the dramatic transformations on RuPaul’s Drag Race an...

The Boundaries Series: Creating Consistent Client Outcomes

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s solo episode tackles the problem of saying “yes” to clients you probably should say “no” to and why, and how to both create predicta...

PR & Pitching for Experts with Michelle Glogovac

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am always excited to meet another woman who is crushing it in her online business, but the ones that become my biz besties are usually the women who...

Closing the Performance Gap: A Client Success Story with Dallas

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you are a highly educated professional woman who knows she is capable of so much more than you are demonstrating in your career and personal life...

Becoming Unstoppable with Amira Alvarez

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating interview,  my guest Amira Alvarez, CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, speaker, podcaster, and leadership coach and I get real abo...

The Science Behind Inevitable Success

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The more experienced I become as a business coach, the more convinced I am that the secret to success is understanding how the human brain works and h...

F*ck Fearless & Choose Bravery with Heather Vickery

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t heard my cringe-worthy story of how I spent two years thinking about starting this podcast before I finally pulled the trigger, you c...

Understanding Value and Worth: Insights for Personal Growth

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our ongoing series on the mindset changes we need to make in business in order to make the income, impact, and profit we really want to make, ...

Lean Out to Level Up with Crista Grasso

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman Podcast;  Business Strategist for online entrepreneurs, Crista Grasso. ...

Mastering the Power of "No"

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two weeks ago we talked about boundaries and if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I suggest you do.  Boundaries and knowing when to say...

Ethical Sales Strategies: Boosting Revenue Without the Sleaze

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman; fellow podcaster, non-sleazy sales consultant, and all-around genius-for-brains,...

Leading with Limits: How to Set Boundaries and Succeed

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the topics I am asked to speak about the most, whether it is as a speaker, podcast guest, or with my own coaching clients is boundaries.  ...

Balancing Passion & Profit with Heather Zeitzwolfe

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us start out with one goal in mind when we become an entrepreneur- creating a business around something we are passionate about.  In fact...

Stop People Pleasing to Boost Your Profits

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I think it's really important as women and business owners that we understand how our culture has conditioned us to have certain beliefs, expectations...

The Multipassionate Creative Career with Sarah Mac

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up singing and dancing in the UK, Sarah Mac fell in love with the theater and decided that a career in the performing arts was the one for her...

Changing Your Mind, One Thought at a Time

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I often say that human beings only have two problems: We are always thinking and we always believe ourselves. While this may sound sarcastic (and it p...

Building Confidence: From Self-Doubt to Self-Assured

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Nicole Kalil is a speaker, trainer, and host of the This is Woman’s Work Podcast. She left a successful corporate career in the mal...

Question Your Fear

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the years I’ve been coaching bold, brilliant, badass female entrepreneurs, I have never once encountered one that was not capable of more than sh...

Women & Money: It's Complicated with Melanie Lockert

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The more women I talk to, the more I realize that almost all of us have “issues” with money.  We either aren’t earning enough, are living b...

Negative Self Talk

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that is so frustrating about the human brain is how often it cranks out negative self-talk, no matter how smart, capable, or success...

Authentic Networking with Juliet Peay

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a newbie entrepreneur, coach, or service provider,  this episode is full of wisdom and inspiration for you.  Our guest, Juliet Pe...

Science Nerd to TikTok Star: A Client Success Story with Danielle Meitiv

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t often get to work with clients at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, and it is very exciting when I do.  When I heard...

Planning for Success with Mridu Parikh

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Far too many female entrepreneurs fail to reach their goals because they don’t plan for success.  They think that passion, energy, and creativi...

Better Boundaries-A Client Success Story: Kris Zarnoch

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Client Success Story episode features Kris Zarnoch who is a podcast editor and producer, wife, and mom of a special needs son. Kris hire...

Something to Prove with Kellie Roy

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Kellie Roy, knew from the age of 18 that she wanted to be a casting director, even before she knew what it was called.  She love...

Building Boldness: Cultivating the Confidence Habit

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have been working with women for many years and one of the more perplexing things I have encountered is how often I witness bold, brilliant, badass ...

Driven by Purpose with Kyra Mitchell-Lewis

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My special guest today is Kyra Mitchell Lewis, who started Glow Up, Gyrl, an online membership community for women who are looking for balance and pur...

Radical Self Acceptance - A Client Success Story: Meet Tanya

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite things about Client Success Story episodes is that I get to share some of my favorite people with you.  Today we are joined by...

The Side Hustle Entrepreneur with Vanessa Zamy

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have all heard the stories of the woman who gave her boss the finger, strode out of her job in her high heels and launched a 6-figure online busine...

Identify Your Zone of Genius: Uncover Your Unique Skills and Strengths

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of my clients hire me because they have plateaued in their business and don’t know how to move to the next level.  If I was a typical busi...

Six Habits that will Change Your Life with Laura DiBennedetto

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly everyone declares happiness as a life goal, and takes whatever actions they think will lead to a happy outcome.  We buy things, start rela...

Breaking Through Your Upper Limits

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are going to continue with the theme of upper limit issues, which refers to the unconscious habits we have that keep us from experiencing...

Conquering Sales Avoidance: Expert Strategies for Sales Success

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Far too many fabulous female entrepreneurs are falling short of their income goals because they are brilliant at what they do, they suck at selling, s...

How Much Success Can You Tolerate?

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am totally obsessed with helping women bust through their self-imposed limits and busting through my own.  For this week’s solo episode, we are k...

Helping Women Take Their Next Step with Tricia Dempsey

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Tricia Dempsey always knew she was driven and ambitious, but she got a lot of messages about what girls can’t do growing up that le...

Expectations vs. Reality: How to Bridge the Gap

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I first started coaching female entrepreneurs,  we focused a lot on productivity and time management, because my clients wanted to get more ...

Transforming Pain into Purpose with LY Marlow

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by LY Marlow, who is an award winning author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur, philanthropist and women’s empowerment advocate.&n...

Growing Your Business Through Intentional Constraint: a Client Success Story with Emily Rapp Black

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring Emily Rapp Black, a college professor of creative writing,  NY Times best selling...

How to Reignite Your Passion for Your Business

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Nicole Lewis-Keeber, who is a therapist, coach, consultant, speaker, certified Daring Way and Dare to Lead facilitator, and autho...

Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Break Free from the Need for Control

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a regular listener of The Driven Woman Podcast, you are probably a perfectionist. The Driven Woman is ambitious,  hard working,  ...

Elevating Women's Voices Through Story with April Adams Pertuis

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I first met today’s guest, April Adams Pertuis, in an online community for female entrepreneurs.  She was an award-winning journalist for many ...

1 Year Podversary: Reflections on Finding My Voice

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to celebrate, Driven Women! This week is our one year Podversary and I am so excited to announce that I have consistently produced this po...

Safeguarding Your Energy: Strategies to Avoid Entrepreneurial Burnout

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Cait Donovan,  who is a burnout expert, something that many female entrepreneurs are at risk of, especially the gifted, crea...

Is Rejection Sensitivity Hurting Your Business?

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are an entrepreneur, a creative person or an indie professional who needs to make offers, close sales, market their products or services and ha...

How Serial Entrepreneurs Leverage Their ADHD Traits

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Angela Proffitt,  who describes herself as “a southern gal with a potty mouth” (so you know I was taken with her instant...

Different, Not Deficient: The Power of Self-Acceptance

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It makes me angry that acknowledging a mental health diagnosis and receiving help is still a source of stigma and shame.  I am grateful to the br...

Leadership & Perfectionism: a Client Success Story with Tracey Watts-Cirino

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some of my most popular episodes are the Client Success Stories, and I am sure that this one will be no exception.  Today’s guest, Tracey Watts...

Change, Habits & Fear, Oh My!

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, we have been talking a lot about fear.  In last week’s guest expert interview with John Sovec, we talked about How to Keep Fear From Ho...

How to Keep Fear from Holding You Back with John Sovec

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to share today’s guest, John Sovec with you.  The Driven Woman Podcast is produced with the driven but distracted female entrepren...

Idea Overload: Taming the Chaos and Taking Action

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you heard my last solo episode, the one I called Do the Thing,  you’ll see that I am on a roll. You see, I work with creative female entrepr...

Toxic Entrepreneurship with Casey Jourdan

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to share today’s guest, Casey Jourdan with you.  Casey is a business strategist and mentor who works with early-stage, primarily f...

Do the Thing

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I know I am not the only one who procrastinates on doing the thing, the really important thing that we just can’t seem to get around to.  It’...

Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos with Sarah Mikutel

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Sarah Mikutel, an American expat who has been living permanently in Europe for over a decade. Sarah is an inspiration to me, not ...

Don't be an Advice ATM

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you someone who has always been asked for advice? In this week’s solo episode, I tackled the issue of setting boundaries around when to actually...

How to Eliminate Frustration in Content Creation

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Jen Liddy, who is in Syracuse, NY, and is the owner of Jen Liddy Business Coaching & Development. Jen helps coaches, consulta...

Getting Unstuck

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gotten yourself into such a tangled mess that you have no idea how you got there or how to get out? Of course, you have!  Feeling s...

Fierce, Female & 50-Something Entrepreneur with Guest Rhonda Glynn

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, my very special guest is Consultant & Business Strategist,  Rhonda Glynn who joins me from the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Rhon...

I Like Change

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a solo show, in which Diann talks about how she loves change and shaking things up. She tells the stories of experiences with others w...

ADHD, Disclosure & Gender Bias with Nicole Grey

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Nicole Grey, a 27-year-old single mother of two who lives in New Zealand.  I saw Nicole’s story online and reached out to ...

Embracing Your Thought Leader Identity: a Client Success Story with Nora Wagner

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring my client, Dr. Nora Wagner who was a competitive weightlifter, got her Ph.D. in physic...

Intermittent Fasting for Energy & Mental Clarity with Marisa Moon

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s what you will hear:How intermittent fasting and sleep work  together to normalize our hormones and weight What do digestive issues ...

Are You Intimidating?

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a solo show, in which Diann shares her history of being told she is intimidating and what she made it mean. She now believes that if y...

Freedom from Overwhelm with Kate Moryoussef

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our Podcast Praise review this week comes from JulesM98: “This podcast is NO BS!!! Having ADHD myself, I find myself searching for resources no...

How to Set Boundaries and Say No More Effectively

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often find yourself trapped in a situation where some recurring requests or favors are thrown at you and you just find it difficult to decline?...

The Organized Entrepreneur with Barbara Trapp

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this lively conversation with professional organizer, Barbara Trapp of Zen Your Den,  we discuss:How Barbara went from “not particularly org...

Happiness is 50-50

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you remember being sincerely happy with what’s going on in your life? Most people have something they wanted to have or to be...

The Highly Sensitive Healer, a Client Success Story: Meet Jen

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is our first Client Success Story, featuring my client Jen DiNardi, OTD who has a doctorate in Occupational Therapy, and specializes in p...

Not Giving a Fuck

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you feel and what do you do when someone you care about tells you that your plans and goals won’t work or points out what they least like abo...

Sleep Your Way to Success with Special Guest Yishan Xu, PhD

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many entrepreneurs are not getting enough sleep.  This is partly due to the hustle culture of entrepreneurship and partly because they tend to bo...

Learning and Unlearning

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many who would like to become entrepreneurs but do not know where to start. Some might get discouraged because they think that they are not ...

Conquer Your To-Do List: Hacks for Taming Tedious Tasks

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you procrastinate on doing things even though they are important? When we run a business, we need to do the boring yet important stuff, but sometim...

Getting What You Want

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most women struggle to meet expectations and find it difficult to believe that they are enough. Our culture conditions us to be thoughtful, caring, co...

The Way Women Win

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may have witnessed some women trying to bring others down in order to become successful. You may even have experienced this in your business and i...

Becoming an Entrepreneur

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The number of people who have chosen the path of entrepreneurship has been growing for the past few years. Many people are starting their own business...

Anti-Hustle: How to Achieve More by Doing Less

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we measure productivity? If you’re like me, you can always be so busy, yet still, be nowhere near your goals. We get busy checking off multip...

Master ADHD with Confidence

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some of us have had challenging experiences as a result of our ADHD symptoms, especially when we are able to see how we need to do things differently ...

The Natural Ways to Sharpen Your Mind and Reduce Forgetfulness

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you have ADHD, it is not unusual to forget objects or events. I even forget the names of the people I meet and I'm just as likely to forget a con...

Born This Way?

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What fires up a woman’s engine and starts her on the road to becoming a driven woman? We are surrounded by these women, and sometimes we wonder wher...

The Need for Speed

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being able to think, feel, and do things quickly is our nature. We want to act now and act quickly. This is one of the key traits of an entrepreneur a...

Tall Poppies and Jealous Crabs

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to observe the “tall poppy syndrome” and “crab mentality” everywhere we go, once you know what to look for. Crab mentality is a be...

The Early Bird Gets More Than Worms

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many entrepreneurs say that waking up early has helped them in their business and life. They have more time on their hands to finish important tasks, ...

Just in Time vs. Just in Case: Choosing the Right Strategy

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we become entrepreneurs and start our own businesses, we usually try to learn the process from scratch. There are so many resources nowadays, and...

Other People's Problems

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are times when we are confronted with other people’s problems. We listen to them talk about their lives and sometimes, hear them complain. Man...

Don't Be Afraid to Start Over

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many people put pressure on themselves to figure out their path in life when they barely even know who they are. Those early messages from so-called a...

Tame Your Inner Critic: How to Overcome Perfectionism

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Perfectionism may seem to be a good trait, but when you procrastinate on your plans because you want everything to be just right, this becomes a hindr...

In the Middle of a Shit Storm, Life Hands You Free Toilet Paper

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone gets to experience the ups and downs of life. There are no exemptions. There are moments when things do not go our way or something unexpecte...

Zooming In , Zooming Out

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we are so focused on a goal, we can forget to stop and take in the big picture. Most driven people tend to zoom in or hyper-focus on their goals ...

Change Your Story, Change Your Life

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all have stories, stories about ourselves, and stories about others. Some of these stories inspire us or drive us to do better. When our stories st...

Understanding Your Later in Life ADHD Diagnosis

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode # 8 - Late to the ADHD PartyOne of the reasons that women tend to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life than men is because our symptoms appear...

Don't Suppress the Mess

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Driven women have their own idea and way of how to get things done. Most of the time it is to an extent where the best must be achieved. Others may pe...

A Woman with a Plan

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time, people take delight or get excited more on the planning part of activities rather than the actual ‘doing’ part. Driven women are...

Navigating ADHD Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles in Your Path

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #5 - Driving With The Emergency  Brakes OnMost women with ADHD operate with a fast-moving brain that is difficult to stop. However, since...

The 6 Essential Traits for Successful Entrepreneurs

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of people, especially women, are opting for the unstable, insecure, risky, and exciting path of working for themselves, either in par...

Your Brain is Not Your Friend

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Diann talks about how most people think that their brain works on their behalf, helping them to achieve their personal happiness, but...

Imposter Complex

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that is the most frustrating to a woman with ADHD is that she usually can’t produce her brilliance on demand.  Try as she mig...

The Truth About Hustle Culture: Building Grit Without Burning Out

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have an interest-based brain,  the fact that a task, project, or goal is important isn’t always enough to get yourself to do w...