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Power Lunch Podcast

Power Lunch Podcast

By: Glass Ceiling Foundation
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 Welcome to the Power Lunch Podcast where bold conversations meet your midday break. Hosted by Tracie Munce, Lisa Carmichael, and Amy Sousa of the Glass Ceiling Foundation, this show features candid chats with changemakers, disruptors, and doers. Each episode fuels ambition, connection, and real talk for women in business. Pull up a seat. Bring your vision. And get ready to break through.Glass Ceiling Foundation Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • 029: From Attendee to Advocate: Why Membership Matters

    029: From Attendee to Advocate: Why Membership Matters
    Apr 28 2026
    In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael introduce the new Glass Ceiling Foundation Membership and share how it transforms women from attendees into active contributors. They explain how membership supports free and low cost events, amplifies member visibility, and strengthens a community committed to helping women break through seen and unseen barriers.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Membership shifts you from simply attending events to contributing to a larger mission and movement for womenMember support helps keep happy hours, masterminds, and power luncheons financially accessible and sustainableFounding members receive benefits such as discounted power luncheon tickets, podcast exposure, social media visibility, and members only events and swagThe foundation is community driven, listening to what women want and shaping future offerings like webinars, mentorship, and in school classesMembership signals a public commitment to championing other women and breaking barriers togetherFAVORITE QUOTES:“Membership takes you from an attendee to a contributor. Now you are part of something bigger.” –~Tracie Munce“Glass Ceiling Foundation is really about empowering women to break through barriers, both seen and unseen.” ~ Tracie Munce“We should be running into those rooms where other women are sharing their wisdom with us.” ~ Tracie Munce“Just start the deal. It does not have to be perfect. Start, and let the snowball effect happen.” ~ Tracie Munce“We are listening to our community and building what they are asking for.” ~ Lisa CarmichaelLINKS & REFERENCES:Glass Ceiling Foundation website: glassceilingfoundation.orgBook: Grit by Angela DuckworthAuthor and book club leader: Ann SchreiberGlass Ceiling Foundation Book ClubGlass Ceiling Foundation Mastermind ProgramPower Luncheon event at Caspers in April & JuneCONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.
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    15 mins
  • 028: Health Is Not a Luxury with Dr. Shelly Recer

    028: Health Is Not a Luxury with Dr. Shelly Recer
    Apr 21 2026
    On this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael talk with Dr. Shelly Recer, founder of Eagan Family Chiropractic and Massage, veteran, and mom of six. They explore how stress and mom guilt show up in women’s bodies, why health truly is the foundation of wealth for business owners, and simple, proactive ways women can start prioritizing themselves without feeling selfish.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Chronic stress and busyness often show up as pain, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleep, especially for women juggling business and familyYour health is directly tied to your ability to be creative, expand your business, and sustain long-term successProactive care through movement, clean inputs, chiropractic, massage, and modalities like red light therapy is far less costly than waiting for a crisisChoosing yourself is not selfish; it is necessary for you to show up fully for your family, business, and communityCommunity, support, and asking for help are essential parts of a sustainable, healthy lifeFAVORITE QUOTES:“Your health is your wealth. If you don’t feel good, you don’t have the energy or creativity to grow your business or create something new.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“You pay now or you pay later. It is always more expensive to wait and be reactive than to be proactive with your health.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“Choosing yourself is not selfish. You are worth the time, money, and effort it takes to take care of yourself.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“Massage and adjustments are not luxuries. They are necessities to keep you going and catch problems when they are still small.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“What you think about is what you attract into your life. Focusing on gratitude can change how you experience even stressful seasons.” – Dr. Shelly Recer“We are all in this together. Women need hope, encouragement, and the reminder that they are doing a good job.” – Dr. Shelly RecerLINKS & REFERENCES:Eagan Family Chiropractic and Massage – https://eganchiro.comBeyond the Yellow Ribbon (veteran and military family support) – https://www.beyondtheyellowribbon.orgEagan Family Chiropractic and Red Light Therapy benefits MORE ABOUT DR. SHELLY: Dr Shelly Recer,DC is a long time health expert in the community with a focus on alternative ways to increase energy, mobility and achieve optimal vitality in your every day life for you and your family. Her office brings in innovative and state of the art treatments to advance and accelerate progress in your wellness journey.CONNECT WITH DR SHELLY RECER:⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠instagram.com/eaganfamilychiroandmassage/⁠Facebook: facebook.com/eaganfamilychiroandmassagWebsite: Eagan Family Chiropractic & Massage https://www.eaganchiro.com/Email: eaganchiro@gmail.comCONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.
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    23 mins
  • 027: Modern Goddess Energy: Doing Hard Things with Dawn Crowe

    027: Modern Goddess Energy: Doing Hard Things with Dawn Crowe
    Apr 14 2026
    In this powerful and intimate conversation, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Dawn Crowe, Realtor, creator of the Modern Goddess Collective, and dedicated fitness enthusiast to explore what it really means to go “all in” on yourself.Dawn shares how a craving for deeper, more authentic connection with other women led her to open her home, cook for guests, and host intimate dinners where women feel safe enough to share stories they’ve never told anyone before. She also opens up about her journey into competitive fitness “shows,” the mental toughness it requires, and how daily discipline in the gym helps her confront self-doubt in every area of life.This episode is a heartfelt blend of vulnerability, personal growth, women’s community, and the power of doing hard things on the stage, in business, and in everyday life.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How the Modern Goddess Collective brings women together over intimate dinners and real, unfiltered conversation.Why opening her home became a powerful act of vulnerability and growth for Dawn.What Dawn’s fitness “show” prep has taught her about discipline, self-doubt, and doing hard things.The connection between fitness, confidence, and courage in entrepreneurship and everyday life.FAVORITE QUOTES:If you are going to go all in, you might as well have the best results you can, so invest in a coach. Dawn CroweWhen that voice in your head says you should quit, talk back to it and prove it wrong. Dawn CroweCreate intentional spaces where women can go deep, not just talk about the surface of their lives. Dawn CroweDo the thing you are craving, instead of waiting for someone else to build that space for you. Amy SousaLet vulnerability mean you are all in. When you are all in, that is where the real growth happens. Dawn CroweUse fitness or another daily practice as evidence that you can do hard things in every area of your life. Amy SousaLINKS & REFERENCES: Modern Goddess Collective. Dawn Crowe’s intimate women’s dinner seriesA “diamond dinner” event that inspired DawnThe Power Lunch Podcast and Glass Ceiling FoundationUpcoming Power Luncheon themes:The Power of You and FinanceA future health-focused luncheonMORE ABOUT DAWN: Devoted mom. Real estate guide and entrepreneur. Fitness lover who competes on stage now and then. Casual hiker, adventurer, and lifelong learner. I created The Modern Goddess Collective to bring women together for deep conversations and intimate spaces where we can be seen, heard, and cared for. I’m increasingly community-minded through Rotary and the Chamber, building relationships that strengthen the places we live. I’m constantly learning — from my business, my son, the women around me, and my gorgeous man that challenges me to own my worth more fully.CONNECT WITH DAWN CROWE:Facebook : facebook.com/DawnCroweRealEstatePhone: 651-895-6398Website: www.DMCgroupMN.comEmail: dawn@DMCgroupMN.comFeel free to reach out to her for any of your real estate needs!CONNECT WITH US:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CALL TO ACTION:If this episode gave you a new perspective or made you feel seen, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Power Lunch Podcast so you never miss a conversation. And remember, there is no ceiling you can’t break.
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    25 mins
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