In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sherando Rochelle about career reinvention, bold pivots, and redefining yourself in your 50s and beyond. Sherando shares her career journey and why she's passionate about helping women over 50 reimagine what's next.

They explore the power of support systems, friendships, and why you don't have to reinvent your life alone. Sherando also introduces Revelre, (Relatable, Evolve, Elevate, Rediscovery) a membership community that brings businesswomen together through meaningful, dinner-based networking experiences. If you're navigating a pivot, craving connection, or ready for your next chapter, this episode is for you.

Outside of her professional work, Sherando enjoys writing, cooking, and traveling. She credits much of her success to strong mentors and a supportive community and to embracing a nontraditional path. Looking ahead, she hopes to publish her first novel, write a cookbook, and continue advancing her career.

ABOUT SHERONDA ROCHELLE JD, MFA:
LinkedIn – Sheronda Rochelle
Website – Revelre

ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS:
Website - Sweet but Fearless
LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

What happens when the journey to conception collides with burnout? In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, is joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a renowned holistic fertility expert who's changing the conversation around natural, whole-person fertility care.

Dr. Aumatma explores the key areas that truly support clients on their path to conception and how chronic stress and burnout can quietly impact fertility. She also debunks common myths, especially those around advanced maternal age, and shares her personal journey into fertility work and the unique model of care she's built. This is a thoughtful, empowering conversation for anyone navigating fertility, supporting others, or curious about the deeper connection between stress, health, and reproduction.

Dr. Aumatma is a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 20 years. She founded the Holistic Fertility Institute to support badass power couples (C-Suite execs, Entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate people) to create the family of their dreams.

ABOUT DR. AUMATMA SIMMONS:
Website – Holistic Fertility Institute
LinkedIn – Aumatma Simmons

BOOK: Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making

ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS:
Website - Sweet but Fearless
LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

In this episode Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with professor and author Caroline Levander about what it really means to build and nurture a growth mindset in a world that demands innovation. They dive into why an innovative growth mindset isn't something you're born with, it's something you build by learning through doing, experimenting, and being willing to get it wrong before you get it right.

Caroline shares insights from her book Invent Ed, a much-needed contribution to the ecosystem of innovation, creativity, and higher education in America. This conversation is a powerful reminder that progress comes from curiosity, courage, and the willingness to try. If you're a frontline woman leader looking to stretch your thinking, expand what's possible, and lead with creativity, this episode is for you.

ABOUT CAROLINE LEVANDER:
Website – Caroline Levander
LinkedIn – Caroline Levander
BOOK: Invent Ed: How an American Tradition of Innovation Can Transform College Today
Rice University - Caroline Levander

ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS:
Website - Sweet but Fearless
LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless