Luisa shares her passion for empowering and joyful entrepreneurship, and how she aims to bring more joy to the entrepreneurial journey. She discusses the two extremes she sees - those who dive in headfirst and those who are hesitant due to the challenges. Luisa's goal is to find the middle ground and help entrepreneurs embrace the process, learn from setbacks, and build a supportive community.

Luisa and Michael emphasize the importance of community for entrepreneurs, who can often feel isolated after leaving a corporate job. They discuss how community provides a sense of belonging, opportunities for collaboration and support, and diverse perspectives that can spur innovation. Luisa shares how her community, Herlocity, aims to address the feelings of isolation that many entrepreneurs experience.

Luisa shares details about Herlocity, which is about to celebrate its 1-year anniversary. She discusses how the community was born out of her own entrepreneurial journey and desire to provide the support she wished she had access to when starting out. Luisa highlights the value of the connections, relationships, and diverse perspectives that Herlocity fosters.

Luisa notes that many entrepreneurs feel pressure to have everything figured out, which can prevent them from seeking community support. She encourages embracing not knowing and being open to learning from others, as this ultimately leads to better outcomes than trying to go it alone.

Luisa provides her contact information and encourages listeners to reach out, emphasizing that she is a "real human" who responds to every message

Luisa F. Molano is an executive coach, speaker, author and founder of HERlocity, the global network that blends purpose, strategy, and personal growth for women in business. With over 15 years of corporate experience across Fortune 200 and 500 companies, she’s guided founders, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven leaders around the globe. She built HERlocity to bring that same high-caliber support and expertise to a community designed for women in business—leaders ready to do meaningful work while embracing joy, resilience, and authenticity. She lives a semi-nomadic life with her husband across Florida, Denver, and Arizona. She will drop everything to dance to Sia’s Unstoppable, and her all-time favorite snack on the planet is gummy bears. HERlocity: HTTPS://HERLOCITY.MN.CO/ LinkedIn: HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/LUISAFMOLANO/ Instagram: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/LUISAMOLANO.HERLOCITY/

Emily is a dedicated mental health counseling graduate intern passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship dynamics. Currently pursuing her master’s in rehabilitation and mental health counseling at the University of South Florida, Emily specializes in marriage and family therapy, aiming to empower her clients to achieve healing and growth.

A former collegiate athlete from North Greenville University, Emily retains her love for running, often seen jogging through St. Petersburg, where she cherishes time with friends, family, and her Boston Terrier, Kylo. She shares her expertise at Sunshine City Counseling and extends her reach by offering valuable insights through the Safe Place to Land podcast, providing listeners with mental health advice and support.

Known for her compassionate and approachable demeanor, Emily’s mission is to inspire and guide her clients toward self-understanding and fulfillment, whether in therapy, podcasting, or community engagements. Her dedication leaves a lasting impression on everyone she connects with.

Contact Emily Email: emily@sunshinecitycounseling.com Website: Sunshine City Counseling Instagram: @thesunshinecity

Emily’s passion for mental health began in high school, inspiring her to study psychology in college. She is now completing her master’s degree and works with adults in private practice to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. In addition, she’s pursuing certification in marriage and family therapy. She credits her success to the support of mentors and professors who helped her realize her calling.

In a conversation about career fulfillment, Emily highlighted her perseverance through challenges to achieve her goals and shared her excitement about graduating and pursuing new opportunities. Michael commended her discipline and emphasized the importance of career flexibility, noting the benefits of aligning work with passion and the freedom to adapt paths as needed.

Emily shared her journey of overcoming self-doubt, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Both Emily and Michael acknowledged the value of making decisions, taking risks, and embracing the journey of self-discovery, even if it means adjusting direction along the way.

Michael and Emily agreed on the importance of mindset and intuition in decision-making. They encouraged prioritizing personal well-being and aligning choices with values rather than societal expectations. Both emphasized that it’s never too late to make changes that lead to personal happiness and fulfillment.