When your calendar is packed and your mind is spinning, the answer isn’t to do more… it’s to focus on what actually matters.

In this episode of The Trailblazer Chronicles, I sit down with Kelley Bonsall, a powerhouse leader who believes that simplification isn’t just a strategy…it’s a leadership superpower.

We dive into:

💡Why saying no is a bold leadership move

💡How to clear the mental clutter and lead with intention

💡The difference between being busy and being impactful

Whether you’re running a business, leading a team or managing your life, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and get back to what truly matters.

Listen now and reclaim your focus.

#TrailblazerChronicles #WomenInLeadership #BoldMoves #SimplifyToAmplify

Bio

Kelley Bonsall started her career in communications, coaching Senators and CEOs on messaging and storytelling. She has built teams with dynamic communications professionals for companies such as Yahoo! and Levi Strauss.

For almost a decade, Kelley led communications and marketing for the Port of Portland, shepherding the storytelling for the most ambitious public works project in Oregon’s history – the new PDX airport.

Kelley’s superpower is taking complicated things and making them simple. As a certified leadership coach, she helps people get to the heart of what matters and what’s in their way. Kelley helps people create simple, actionable plans to achieve their goals and message platforms that are unique, memorable and effective. Kelley lives in beautiful Portland, Oregon with her husband and two daughters. She loves reading, hiking and women’s soccer. Coffee is her love language.

https://www.threethingscollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-bonsall-a51a312/

Success doesn’t have to look a certain way…and in this episode of The Trailblazer Chronicles, we’re flipping the script.

I’m joined by Trisha Stetzel, a powerhouse who has gone from military service to corporate leadership to building not one, but two six-figure businesses. But what she’s most passionate about? Helping high-achieving women finally break the beliefs that have kept them small.

We talk about:

💥Choosing worthiness over perfection

💥Redefining what it means to rise in leadership and life

💥Building your own table…and not waiting for a seat at someone else’s

This conversation is about grit, growth and the freedom that comes from owning your voice and your value. You will feel empowered after this one.

Listen now and take your next bold step.

#TrailblazerChronicles #WomenInLeadership #BoldMoves #GritAndGrowth

Bio

Trisha Stetzel is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and business strategist with a passion for service, personal growth, and community impact. As an international master business and executive coach, trainer, speaker, emcee, and author, she brings decades of experience across military, corporate, and entrepreneurial landscapes.

Trisha served eight years in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Technician and Protocol Petty Officer, managing high-level operations and coordinating specialized tours and briefings for senior officials across the U.S., Japan, and Hawaii. Her military service shaped her signature leadership style—rooted in discipline, adaptability, and integrity. Thank you for your service.

Following her military career, Trisha spent over a decade in Corporate America as an IT Manager for a global services company. She led diverse teams across end-user experience, server infrastructure, web development, and business operations, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and delivering strategic solutions for internal and commercial clients.

In 2007, she transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding Fetch! Pet Care of Clear Lake, a thriving professional pet-sitting business. Her dedication to animal welfare led her to become a certified Pet CPR and First Aid Instructor through PetTech. Alongside her business success, she pursued a deep interest in wellness, earning certifications in Personal Training, Senior Fitness, and Fitness Nutrition.

Today, Trisha is the Chairman of the Board for the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC), where she champions veteran entrepreneurs and business owners. She is also the host of Houston Business Radio, giving a voice to entrepreneurs, veterans, and industry leaders across Texas and beyond.

As a Brian Tracy International Certified Sales Trainer and a preferred coach facilitator for the Focal Point coach certification program, Trisha specializes in helping business owners achieve sustainable growth by blending behavioral science, strategic planning, and personal development. She believes in leading with trust, serving with heart, and building success that lasts.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/

https://trishastetzel.focalpointcoaching.com/

What does it take to walk away from the corporate safety net and build a life, and a business you truly love?
In this episode of The Trailblazer Chronicles, I sit down with Laura Maurer, a powerhouse digital strategist who helps women create financial security on their terms. From leaving behind the illusion of “stability” to building something bold, sustainable and aligned, Laura shares the bold moves that transformed her career and the lives of the women she mentors.
We talk about:
Trusting yourself when there’s no roadmap

The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur

What financial freedom really means for women today

How to create security and success without waiting for permission

This episode is for every women who’s ever asked, “What if there’s more for me than this?” Spoiler…There is. And it starts with one bold step.
Listen now and get inspired to build something on your terms.

#TrailblazerChronicles #BoldMovesBigDreams #WomenInBusiness #DigitalStrategy #FinancialFreedom

About Laura:

Laura Maurer is a marketing strategist, business coach, and community builder with 15 years of experience helping Fortune 100s, startups, and solopreneurs grow with intention. After leaving the corporate world to go out on her own at 26, she built a thriving business, and now helps other women solopreneurs do the same. Through coaching and advisory work, she supports her clients in building businesses rooted in clarity, confidence, and a clear path to attracting ideal clients. She’s also the co-founder of Weak Ties/Strong Bonds, a virtual community and NYC-based dinner series for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs. It’s a space for strategic support, honest conversations, and support to build the kind of business—and life—you actually want.

Website: https://www.lauramaurer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramaurer1/
Weak Ties/Strong Bonds: https://www.wt-sb.com/