Unlimited HERizons

You're posting, networking, and showing up everywhere, yet people still can't explain what you do. On this episode of Unlimited HERizons, bilingual Chief AI Officer and TEDx speaker Silvana Pimentel shares the moment a friend told her, "I see you everywhere, but I have no idea what you do," and why that clarity matters more than ever now that people ask AI for recommendations instead of searching Google. She walks through her three-step framework for getting found, chosen, and recommended by AI, plus practical ways to use AI to reclaim your time. In this episode, you'll learn: How Silvana moved from using AI as an assistant to using it as a coach and strategic thinking partner Why embracing what makes you different, including your accent, makes you memorable A simple test to tell whether you have a visibility problem or a clarity problem Why AI tools recommend one answer instead of a page of search results, and what that means for your business Silvana's three-step framework: clarity and consistency, authority, and speaking AI's language through schema markup How to use AI to automate the tasks that drain you and amplify the work you do best, without chasing every shiny new tool About Silvana Pimentel Silvana Pimentel is a bilingual Chief AI Officer, sales leader, and AI Superpower Implementer. She helps entrepreneurs and professionals use AI with clarity to increase visibility, attract consistent clients, and reclaim their time. As the host of the Happiness by Habit and IA para el Éxito podcasts, a TEDx speaker, and best-selling author, Silvana is passionate about helping people stop guessing and start growing, with intention, confidence, and the power of AI. Connect with Silvana Website: aiyoursuperpower.com LinkedIn: linkedin.silvanapimentel.com Instagram: @pimentelsilvana Happiness by Habit podcast: podcast.happinessbyhabit.com About Unlimited HERizons Unlimited HERizons is a podcast from the International Association of Women featuring women from the IAW community who are rising and lifting others as they go. Learn more and join the community at iawomen.com.

Janet Bernstein spent 20 years building a corporate career that looked successful from the outside, and was quietly burning her out on the inside. In this conversation, she and Megan unpack why visibility isn't vanity, it's power, and why so many accomplished women stay the best-kept secret in their own industry. Janet shares the moment she realized success that costs you your peace isn't success, why she walked away from corporate to rebuild her business, and what it actually takes to go from overlooked to the obvious choice consistently (not just for one viral post). In This Episode Visibility is not vanity, it's power. Why the instinct to judge visible women usually comes from a place of lack, not judgment — and the one-word exercise Janet uses on stage to prove it The best-kept secret vs. the obvious choice. Why in-person moments aren't enough anymore, and why consistent (not viral) social presence is what actually builds trust Outgrowing the version of you that got you here. Janet's story of sitting in a corporate meeting and realizing she didn't believe in her own ability to rebuild her business, and how that led her back to it Success that costs you your peace isn't success. The wake-up moment that pushed Janet to walk away from a "golden handcuffs" job that looked good on paper Vulnerability as credibility. Why polished, buttoned-up leadership is losing to leaders willing to show the unfiltered version of themselves The collaboration advantage. Moving from private cheerleading to public amplification and why that shift is what helps women expand together instead of competing Janet's two concrete challenges for listeners: engage with five women you personally know this week, and tell one real story on social media Your Challenge Find five women you personally know who are building something, and go engage with their content. A like, a comment, a share. Tell one real story on your own social media this week. A hard day, a lesson learned, or why you do what you do. Follow Janet Website: letherglow.com Instagram: instagram.com/janetcbernstein LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janetcbernstein Facebook: facebook.com/janetbernstein1227

In July, Megan did something that scared her — she bought IAW. But in this solo episode, she's not here to tell the acquisition story. She's here to tell you about the decision underneath it: the moment at the end of 2025 when she stopped living in the space of excuses. This episode breaks down the real difference between an excuse and a reason, walks through what it actually took to ask the terrifying question ("what if they say no?"), and hands you a three-part framework for building self-trust — the real version, not the poster version. In This Episode Why the acquisition isn't the story — the decision underneath it is A quick, honest catch-up: the unplanned content hiatus, a divorce, a child's hospitalizations, and why "I couldn't find the time" was never really true The one question that separates an excuse from a reason Meg's path with IAW — from part-time marketing consultant, to president, to owner — and the moment she realized something she'd built and loved wasn't actually hers The three things self-trust actually requires A Line to Sit With "Stop asking permission to want what you want. Decide — and don't take it back." Reflection Question What excuse have you been calling a reason? About IAW IAW (International Association of Women) is a community for professional women — corporate climbers, entrepreneurs, and everyone figuring it out in between. Members get ongoing weekly events, an online community, and a resource library built to make sure nobody has to do this alone. A free account takes less than a minute to set up — and when you do, Megan will personally reach out to say hello. https://innercircle.iawomen.com/iaw-free-profile Links & Resources Setup a Free Profile at IAW: https://innercircle.iawomen.com/iaw-free-profile Follow IAW on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iawomenhq Connect with Megan on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbozz/ Be sure to hit subscribe for upcoming episodes!

What happens when two cardiac arrests and a near-death experience force you to ask the hardest question: Why am I here? Nio Queiro, CEO of The Queiro Group and Chief Strategy Officer at Nashville General Hospital, spent decades climbing the healthcare leadership ladder. She delivered results, earned titles, and built a reputation as an innovator. Then in 2021, everything stopped. After surviving sepsis, multiple surgeries, and waking from an induced coma, Neo realized she had been living for everyone else's approval but her own. In this conversation with host Megan Bozzuto, Nio shares the moment she decided to stop chasing and start accepting herself. She breaks down the three phases of a leadership career, why imposter syndrome is really about being an imposter to yourself, and how presence — not performance — becomes your greatest asset as you rise. Key takeaways from this episode: - Your presence is the experience people have with you, not your resume - Imposter syndrome means you are an imposter to yourself — everyone else sees you as you show up - Know when a seat at the table no longer serves you and plan your exit intentionally - Identified joy lives in the small moments — a perfect strawberry, a favorite pen, a pink disco ball catching the light - Accept yourself. You are good enough. You do not need to change — you need to expand If you are ready to stop seeking approval and start leading on your own terms, this episode is your invitation. Connect with Nio: https://www.queirogroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nio-queiro/ Join IAW and connect with a community of women who are building visibility, momentum, and careers they actually want. Visit iawomen.com to learn more.

You started your business for freedom — not to feel like you're drowning in follow-ups, scattered files, and a to-do list that never ends. In this episode, Megan Bozzuto sits down with Cheryl James, Fractional COO and founder of CL James Consulting, to talk about what it really takes to get out of the weeds and start running your business like a CEO. Cheryl shares her own turning point — the Sunday afternoon she realized the chaos had to stop — and walks us through how she built systems that gave her time and clarity back. This conversation is packed with practical insights for any service-based business owner who's ready to stop spinning wheels and start scaling with intention. Key Takeaways: - The things in your business that don't scream are the ones you need to automate first - A confused customer doesn't buy — simplify your client journey - Organization isn't glamorous, but it's where you stop wasting time - Collaboration is a revenue strategy, not just a nice-to-have - Community means sharing what actually works — not just encouragement If you're ready to stop doing it all and start building something sustainable, this episode is your permission slip. Connect with Cheryl and grab her free mini audit at cljamesconsulting.com. Ready to surround yourself with women who get it? Join IAW at iawomen.com.