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Completing the Circle: The Final Powered by Her Episode with Cigi England

Seven years. Hundreds of conversations. Countless moments where a listener heard a story and thought, “I’m not alone… and I can do this.”

In this final episode of Powered by Her, Tiffany Anton sits down with Cigi England, the guest who has been there from the beginning to the end. Together they reflect on what this show has meant, how much life has changed since the early days, and what it looks like to keep showing up when business feels heavy and life is demanding more than you think you can give.

Cigi shares honestly about the pressure of carrying it all, the seasons that pushed her into survival mode, and the coping tools that helped her keep moving forward. Tiffany opens up about the growth she’s experienced as a leader, a connector, and a woman learning to stay true to her lane while building a community that’s bigger than any one person.

The podcast may be ending, but Powered by Her isn’t. The community continues, the lunches continue, and the impact keeps rippling out.

Merry Christmas, thank you for listening, and here’s to a strong, hopeful 2026.

Magic Hands, Big Miles: Alex Harned on Building a Life That Fits

Licensed massage therapist Alex Harned joins Tiffany Anton for a conversation that feels like equal parts business story, life philosophy, and holiday-week humor. From building a client-based practice in Cookeville after years of commuting from Nashville, to choosing relationship-driven work over “massage factory” models, Alex shares what it looks like to curate a career with freedom, boundaries, and real joy.

They talk entrepreneurship without the buzzwords, why community matters (and why Powered by Her played a role in Alex getting established locally), and what it means to work smart as your body starts giving you honest feedback. Along the way: travel stories, hustle-culture reflections, stress and health, a little faith, and the mystery of “two and a half cats.”

Want to book with Alex? AlexHarnedLMT.com or 615-916-9756.

 

Three Women, One Community: Beauty, Business, storytelling, and the Power of a Girl Gang

In this special episode of Powered By Her, Tiffany brings together three dynamic women who are shaping the look, feel, and story of the Upper Cumberland: Jamhile, professional makeup artist; Emily Bochette, celebrity stylist and owner of Poppy & Pearl; and Chelsea Dartez, the creative voice behind Upper Cumberland Lifestyles Magazine.

What unfolds is a warm, candid conversation about building businesses, raising families, and surrounding yourself with a “girl gang” that truly gets it. The three share how motherhood shapes their work, how they balance the demands of creativity and business ownership, and why having supportive women in your corner can change everything.

From Jamhile’s heart for helping women feel beautiful and confident, to Emily’s leap into salon ownership, to Chelsea’s mission to tell meaningful stories across the region, each woman brings a different strength—and together they paint a picture of what female community looks like in real life.

It’s grounded, funny, honest, and full of reminders that none of us are meant to do life or business alone.

Crafting Beauty & Community: Emily Bochette on Building Poppy & Pearl

In this episode of Powered By Her, Tiffany Anton sits down with Emily Bochette, a stylist who turned her years behind the chair into a bold new business in the heart of Cookeville. From celebrity clientele to local women who simply want to feel elevated, Emily talks about what it takes to stay true to your artistry while building a business that serves community, style and self-confidence.

You’ll hear about the hurdles she faced stepping into ownership, why she chose a historic downtown building for Poppy & Pearl, and how she uses her platform to create more than just hair—she creates a space where women feel great, ready and empowered. If you’ve ever thought of starting something of your own, this conversation will give you courage, clarity and the kind of inspiration only someone who’s walked the path can deliver.

Thanksgiving with the Anton Girls: Family, Gratitude, and a Whole Lot of Laughs

For the third year in a row, Tiffany brings her favorite guests into the studio: her daughters, Mia and Lillian. It is a Thanksgiving tradition that is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious as the three share what they are thankful for this year — family, faith, friendship, sports, work, a comfy bed, and yes, even Blue Betty the Bronco.

The girls talk openly about growing up, finding confidence, learning life lessons through church and sports, having a job at fifteen, and finally admitting that Mom might actually know what she is doing. And of course, there is plenty of teasing, inside jokes, and one very important shout-out to “Daddy Daryl,” the newest member of the family who keeps everyone grounded and laughing.

Whether you are cooking, traveling, or just settling in with family today, this Thanksgiving episode is a reminder to slow down, appreciate the small things, and enjoy time with the people who know you best. Happy Thanksgiving from the Anton girls.

Elevated Beauty, Everyday Confidence: Jamhile on Building a Brand That Makes Women Shine

This week, Tiffany sits down with professional makeup artist Jamhile, a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who has spent nearly a decade helping women look and feel their absolute best. What began as a simple desire to bring out someone’s natural glow has grown into a thriving beauty business built on intention, trust, and genuine care.

Jamhile shares how she carved her own path in the beauty industry, why elevating someone’s natural features is at the heart of her work, and how she balances artistry with motherhood and business ownership. She talks about the power of feeling comfortable in your own skin, the joy of working with brides and women on their biggest days, and what it means to her when clients leave not just looking beautiful, but feeling seen.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a business around confidence, connection, and creativity, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to show up as the most elevated version of yourself.

From Fear of the Unknown to Fractional CFO: Seaira Ford’s Next Phase

When Seaira Ford walked away from her full-time job on a random Thursday - with no clients lined up and a fresh cocktail of terror and relief - she finally did the thing she’d been circling for years: she started her own business. In this episode, Sierra shares how a lifetime of “working for the man,” helping everyone else launch their ideas, and quietly shouldering other people’s numbers finally pushed her into launching Next Phase Solutions & Support.

We talk about why bookkeeping is the non-negotiable foundation of any healthy business, what it actually looks like to have a fractional CFO in your corner, and how knowing your numbers is the difference between “I guess we’re in the black” and “I know exactly why this is working.” Seaira opens up about fear, comfort, and that pivotal moment when the unknown felt less scary than staying stuck. She also shares how Powered by Her lunches and podcast episodes helped her find her people, her confidence, and the courage to bet on her own skill set. If you’ve ever said, “I could never do this on my own,” this one will hit close to home - in the best way.

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From Device to Voice: Shehla Rooney on Building GoKnee—and a Smarter Way to Grow

Shehla Rooney returns with a raspy voice and crystal clear wisdom. She shares how GoKnee, the portable knee-rehab device she co-invented, led to an unexpected second engine: a free monthly knee-health newsletter now read in all 50 states and 55 countries. We dig into turning “easy” work into ethical revenue (including why she turned down a sponsor), cash-flowing a product company without losing your soul, and redefining success from dollars to impact. Shehla gets real about filtering mentors, trusting your gut, balancing B2B dreams with DTC realities, and choosing family over relentless hustle. Plus: why “experience shares” beat generic advice, how founders can stop moving the goalposts on themselves, and what’s next for GoKnee as the brand - and Shehla’s voice—continue to grow.

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Legacy, Culture & Building Businesses That Last

In this Voices of Her roundtable, host Tiffany Anton is joined by co-hosts Ashley Michael (Plenty Downtown Bookshop) and Teá Phillips (Metaflex) to talk about legacy and impact—how to build more than a balance sheet. They dig into company culture in a startup where everyone wears many hats, why retaining great people requires real investment (hello, StrengthsFinder), and how product decisions tie to ethics and sustainability. Ashley shares how a nonprofit bookstore can be a true third space while testing a replicable model for communities, and Teá explains Metaflex’s expanded product options, responsible pricing, and why the company moved into Canada amid rising import tariffs. Plus: “Boss Babe Brags” shout-outs to local founders and sustainable retail, and “Get It Girl” wins—from Plenty’s Jane Austen–themed gala to Biz Foundry’s pitch night. A candid conversation about measuring impact beyond revenue and leaving something that lasts.

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200 Episodes of “Us”: Community, Courage & What Comes Next

Tiffany marks a huge milestone—200 episodes!—with a heartfelt solo reflection on how Powered by Her grew from a local interview idea into a true community and movement. She traces the journey from early radio days and video seasons to today’s weekly rhythm, and shares the moments that changed her: CG England’s early episode and evolution, Emily Blackman’s community-first salon, Ashley Swan’s “Food to the Rescue” and the power of telling the founder’s story, Kim Thorpe’s redefinition of success in a saturated market, Sabrina Brazel’s “build your empire as a single mom,” and Booth Andrews’ life-giving wisdom on burnout.

Tiffany opens up about Kenya—how a listening trip became Power By Her Kenya, now three cohorts strong, with young people launching businesses, saving, and lifting families. She talks candidly about stalled drafts, why this 200th felt tricky, and the north star that keeps her going: connection, community, and inspiration that’s actually useful for busy women.

If you’ve ever listened, spoken at a lunch, shared an episode, or told your story—you’ve shaped this show. Tiffany invites you to steer the next 100: tell her what’s valuable, bring a friend, and (if you’re able) become a monthly donor to fuel the Kenya work and local programming at PoweredByHerCommunity.com.

Here’s to 200—and to making the next chapter ours.