This episode features a recap of Season 2, focusing on female founders and leaders. The discussions revolve around personal growth, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and practical steps for unleashing one's inner queen, with insights from various guests.

On this episode, we discuss strategies for personal and professional success. We emphasize the importance of defining success individually, surrounding oneself with smart and motivating people, documenting work achievements, and networking effectively.

On this episode, we discuss the concept of finding one's purpose in life. Ashley shares her personal journey and provides practical steps for listeners to discover their own purpose, emphasizing that purpose can evolve and influence all aspects of life.

On this episode, we discuss the multifaceted benefits of learning chess. Ashley shares how chess has influenced her career and personal development, emphasizing its role in enhancing strategic thinking, decision-making, and focus. Ashley also provides insights into how chess skills are applicable in various aspects of life, including business, academics, and personal growth.

In this episode, we discuss the significance of morning routines and how they can set the tone for a successful day. Ashley shares personal insights and three key constants in her morning routine: a good read, a brain workout, and meditation, explaining how each contributes to her daily productivity and mental clarity.

Ashley Lynn Priore shares her journey from learning chess at a young age to founding Queens, Gambit, a nonprofit aimed at empowering young people in chess. She discusses the importance of networking, building a supportive community, and the challenges and advice for starting a nonprofit.

In this episode, we discuss immediate actions to feel more empowered, drawing inspiration from the strategic moves of queens in chess. We focus on getting clear on what you want, limiting distractions, and setting accountability standards as key steps towards empowerment.

In this episode of Queen Me, we discuss the concept of financial wellness. Ashley shares her personal journey with money, from early education to her current understanding, and emphasizes the importance of financial wellness as a combination of knowledge and a positive relationship with money.

In this episode of Queen Me, we discuss the Youth on Boards movement, focusing on the significance of intergenerational diversity and the inclusion of young leaders in nonprofit boards. Ashley shares insights from her initiative, Y22, and critiques the current state of youth representation on boards, advocating for meaningful inclusion to foster innovation and sustainability.

Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. She began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago before joining the corporate strategy team at a Fortune 500 Company. After her twins were born prematurely, Mara made the difficult decision to leave the corporate world. She always envisioned running her own company and in February of 2020 she did just that.

In this episode of Queen Me, we discuss the concept of empowerment in three steps: understanding empowerment, empowering oneself, and empowering others. We emphasize that empowerment is about increasing one's capacity to make choices and transform their lives, not just through physical strength but also mental resilience.

Regan Robinson believes in the power of possibility. She is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Her resolute mission is to rewire our culture and put us on a path of revolutionary transformation and limitless human potential by doing less, not doing more.

There are other ways to build your brand without a fancy website. How do you get here? This episode, we will discuss becoming non-negotiable with your brand (aka how you want to put yourself out into the world and be seen). We dive into branding yourself, asking others to “brand” you, and researching to find inspiration.

We are going to help you achieve your personal “queen me!” and find your voice through seven prime categories. Our show isn’t just top women in the industry sharing their insight and advice…it’s a network of women, myself included, outlining ways we found our inner queen and how you can too.

Becca Levian is the founder and creative director of Skye High Interactive, a marketing agency that creates unforgettable brands and websites for established entrepreneurs who believe that business is human. Becca has over 15 years of web design and visual brand strategy experience.

Brandi Dugal is the founder and CEO of The Fidget Game, an interactive and exciting educational game that will help your children learn grade level skills in weeks. The Fidget Game has reached 50,000+ schools in the USA. With passion and joy, Brandi continues to ignite the love of learning in children and is committed to making education affordable, effective, and enjoyable.

Sahaana serves as a Player Services Coordinator for the Cleveland Browns where she empowers players on and off the field. Sahaana began her career in sports at Tulane University where she served as Equipment Manager for Tulane Green Wave.

Alaina Percival is the CEO and co-founder of Women Who Code, a nonprofit empowering diverse women to excel in technology careers. Alaina envisions a tech industry where diverse women and historically excluded people thrive at every level.

Lindsey Smith is an entrepreneur, literary agent, and bestselling author of eight books, including the award-winning Eat Your Feelings. Lindsey’s #1 passion is helping you take your book project from “idea” to “done.” She is also the founder of One Idea Press.

Julia Shatilo currently serves as the Programming Director of SXSW EDU, a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to share ideas, network, and create the future of teaching and learning. Julia is a graduate of UTA.