Have you ever felt like you were just a supporting character in your own life story? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes life story coach and author Carrie KC West, who reveals how rewriting our personal narrative can transform deep-rooted trauma into purpose, power, and peace. Carrie shares her journey from a rocky start in childhood to rising in the corporate world and ultimately finding freedom and fulfillment through storytelling.

If you’re stuck in an old story or ready to leave a life that no longer fits, Carrie’s wisdom will light the path forward.

What You Will Learn:

How childhood trauma and family dynamics shape our internal narratives.

The healing impact of storytelling on personal growth and leadership.

Why identifying with your own protagonist energy changes everything.

How to recognize old stories and reframe limiting beliefs.

Practical ways to ground yourself in the present when triggered.

How to determine what “your table” looks like and claim your seat.

Why burnout often stems from unaligned life roles and outdated expectations.

How to exit corporate life with clarity, courage, and a plan.

Why external success doesn’t equal internal happiness.

The role forgiveness plays in reclaiming your authentic power.

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What if the very technology that pushed you out of your job became the vehicle for your success? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Tracy Beavers, a seasoned business and sales coach, who turned corporate downsizing into divine redirection. Tracy reveals how her career journey, from climbing roofs as an insurance adjuster to launching a top-ranked podcast, taught her to trust her gut, listen to divine nudges, and finally bet on herself.

With raw honesty and a whole lot of grit, Tracy shares how she went from being laid off and divorced to building a six-figure coaching business that empowers other women to show up online, get visible, and make sales with authenticity. Whether you're still in corporate or already forging your own path, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, strategy, and spirit.

What You Will Learn:

How early childhood experiences can reveal natural strengths in sales and entrepreneurship.

Why witnessing a parent struggle in business can shape future career decisions.

How unexpected life changes like layoffs and divorce can lead to powerful reinvention.

What it means to recognize coaching as a calling before officially stepping into the role.

Why building a business alongside a full-time job can be a smart transition strategy.

How to cut expenses and plan financially to safely leave corporate life.

Which financial milestones and mindset shifts signal it's time to go all-in on a business.

Tips for involving family in building a business in meaningful and practical ways.

The importance of running your own race instead of comparing your success to others.

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Have you ever felt a quiet pull inside, a persistent tug toward something bigger than yourself? Something that keeps showing up, even when you try to take the “safe” path? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Alaina Baker, Executive Director of Uplift Malawi, to explore what happens when you finally answer that calling. From a Midwest childhood to leading a global nonprofit, Alaina shares how a career in corporate marketing couldn’t silence the voice inside telling her to make a deeper impact. What began as a side passion became her life’s mission, empowering children in Malawi through sustainable education, community development, and health access.

Alaina doesn't just talk about building schools, she reveals how Uplift Malawi creates entire ecosystems of support that meet students’ basic needs and set them up for long-term success. You’ll hear how they overcame corrupt contractors, how they use data to track impact, and how they’re tackling the HIV/AIDS epidemic with education and dignity.

This episode is more than inspiring, it’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever wondered if following their heart could change the world.

What You Will Learn:

The importance of building sustainable, community-rooted education models in places like Malawi.

How Uplift Malawi supports both students and teachers with housing, nutrition, and mental well-being.

What a 100% donation model is and how it builds trust with supporters.

How life skills programs like sewing, agriculture, and sanitation education help break the cycle of poverty.

Why menstrual education and gender-specific support are vital to keeping girls in school.

How access to clean water and solar energy transforms a school into a thriving community hub.

The ripple effect of educating one child and how it impacts entire families and villages.

What makes Malawi unique as a peaceful but underserved nation in need of educational support.

Why it takes long-term commitment, not quick fixes, to create global educational equity.

How to align your career with your deeper purpose by listening to your inner call for impact.

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