Is *protocol* still relevant in these times? Absolutely, says this former United States Chief of Protocol.

As a first-generation American, Capricia Penavic Marshall understood the value and influence of etiquette + cultural niceties from an early age. Growing up in a multi-cultural family and taking ‘Miss Manners’ classes as a girl, diplomacy became a practice she would continue to master, and later put to work as President Obama’s social and cultural advisor in the position of Chief of Protocol.

On Glambition Radio, you’ll learn how Capricia served as White House Social Secretary in the Clinton administration, and United States Chief of Protocol in the Obama administration… roles where she enhanced traditional protocol methods with modern tools to build and strengthen relationships between dignitaries and industry leaders world-wide.

The youngest of 21 children, today’s guest was born into poverty on a remote, Southern Illinois farm called ‘The Hill’. But Sarah Frey never focused on her family’s lack… instead, she cultivated extreme confidence and capability during her rough-and-tumble childhood… traits that would directly affect her family’s future and her becoming the nation’s leading producer of pumpkins.

On Glambition Radio, you’ll learn how after taking over the family farm as a teenager and negotiating deals with some of the biggest retailers in the country, Sarah’s determination to start a new life off The Hill transformed into a calling to save the farm from ruin… creating a new family lifestyle, a thriving entrepreneurial venture, and achieving national recognition in the process.

Named one of the ‘Top 3 Most Dangerous Females on the Planet’ by Ring Magazine, Cristy Nickel, founder of The Code Red Revolution, is a force to be reckoned with… in the gym, and in business. A former top U.S. fitness trainer and professional boxer with 15 global fights under her belt, Cristy made a name for herself with her powerful, ‘no excuses’ attitude. And today, she’s harnessed that same unstoppable spirit to build a $10M+ online weight-loss empire with her Code Red Revolution.

On today’s Glambition Radio you’ll learn how Cristy’s humble beginnings on an Idaho farm led her to discover a propensity for fighting as a means to pay the bills.

Doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs, oh my! When it comes to being the smartest women in the room, this territory can also bring high levels of anxiety. Kara Loewentheil knew that firsthand from being a classic overachiever with degrees from both Yale and Harvard. But today, as a coach and host of ‘Unf— Your Brain’, she teaches successful women how to rewire their thought patterns so they can continue to level-up and thrive.

On Glambition Radio, you’ll hear how Kara combines cognitive psychology-based techniques with insights from feminist theory, showing women to stop just thinking positive thoughts and instead adjust the WAY they think to create rapid change in their businesses, love lives, body image, personal relationships, and every other aspect of life.

After a surprise medical diagnosis changed this luxury makeup artist’s career forever, she decided to create an adjacent business that would help others in the same position. And hence Terri Bryant created Guide Beauty— a new line of makeup tools for those with physical challenges.

For decades prior, connecting makeup concepts and their flawless application was Terri’s greatest joy and livelihood. A lifelong beauty enthusiast, she quickly rose through the ranks at iconic cosmetics brands including Dior, Chanel, Stila, Smashbox and others from NYC to LA.

When God closes a door, somewhere a window opens. And throughout her life, my Glambition Radio guest has harnessed her faith to transform a fair share of closed doors into the most beautifully decorated, Pinterest-famous (literally!) windows. And today, she’s teaching thousands of women how to embrace their talents and create opportunity through her faith-based online coaching.

Jennifer Allwood is an interior decorator-turned-online entrepreneur and women’s business mentor. Her brand-new book, ‘Fear Is Not the Boss of You’, is for ANY woman overwhelmed with indecision, fear, or feeling just plain stuck in business or life.

TEAM issues. They are often the sticking place for many entrepreneurs as they venture into the 7+8 figures… and well beyond. There’s a ‘make or break’ point where we either get stuck where we are, or have the power to create a magically solid team that transports our business dreams into reality.

And today we have just the woman to help us. On this week’s Glambition Radio, Kris Plachy of ‘Lead Your Team’ breaks down team leadership and management into clear and actionable steps to help us get the most out of our teams—and raise our businesses to new levels of success with more clarity, efficiency, and camaraderie.

Bank accounts fluctuate, business climates combust, life changes, and sometimes we even find ourselves back exactly where we started from. But if there’s one constant in life that women must attune to, it’s the ‘inner knowing’ of our bodies—because this is the place from which all external success is created. And there’s no better time than NOW to tune inward…

Kate Northrup is the author of two books including her newest, ‘Do Less’, as well as ‘Money: A Love Story’.