Welcome back to Women of Influence — I’m JaLynn Manser, and today I’m thrilled to host Suzette Smith, AKA the Garden Goddess, founder of Pick Up The Beat (GG Ferments). Suzette started out as a southern foodie passionate about gut health and turned necessity and curiosity into a thriving food-manufacturing business that’s changing lives — one fermented jar at a time.

In this episode we cover:

• How a fascination with fermented foods led Suzette from supplements to sauerkraut and beet kvass.
• The practical gut-health benefits of fermentation and why fermented veggies trump shelf-stable “pickles.”
• Building a business from farmer’s markets to retail shelves and Amazon — the hustle, the learning, and the triumphs.
• Real-life advice for eating intentionally, cooking simply, and using food as medicine on a budget.
• Heartfelt customer stories that remind Suzette why she keeps going.

If you’re curious about fermented foods, starting a small food brand, or want simple, actionable tips to improve digestion and wellbeing through real food — hit play. Follow Suzette (links in the show notes), try Pick Up The Beat, and let food be your medicine.

Website: https://gardengoddessferments.com/

Welcome back to Women of Influence — I’m JaLynn Manser, and in this energizing episode I sit down with Lizy Hoeffer: a powerhouse mortgage loan originator, mom of three, community leader, and someone who literally started at a front desk and built her way to the top. Lizy is known for bringing white-glove service, relentless follow-up, and a servant’s heart to every client — and she shares how a simple mantra (passion changes everything) guided decisions that turned dead leads into a national-level career.

We dive into:

✅How starting as a receptionist taught Lizy to add value and find opportunity
✅Real examples of creative problem-solving (yes — a $64,000 seller credit and removing a debt that unlocked a mortgage)
✅Practical rules for work-life balance that actually work for busy moms
✅Why gratitude, relationship focus, and service are the secret weapons to avoid burnout and build legacy
✅Actionable takeaways for agents, entrepreneurs, and women planning their financial future

If you want a pep talk with practical steps, real-life negotiation wins, and honest advice about juggling family, purpose, and a high-performing career — this one’s for you. Hit subscribe, follow Lizy Hoeffer (links in the show notes), and get ready to leave this episode inspired to show up with more heart, more strategy, and more grace.

Website: https://lizyhoeffer.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoqj3leekbaL3mREbSWWlw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizyhoeffer

In this powerful episode of Women of Influence, JaLynn sits down with Dom Blonska — registered nurse, women’s health & fitness coach, and founder of Define by Dom — to unpack what real, sustainable health looks like for women.

Dom reveals her personal journey from misdiagnosis and Hashimoto’s to remission, explains why restrictive diets and one-size-fits-all “fixes” fail so many women, and walks us through practical, science-aware steps to rebalance hormones: nutrition-first strategies, gut health basics, sleep, movement, and trauma-informed healing.

We also talk about how to advocate for your care when practitioners dismiss you, the surprising role of mindset and routine, and why nourishing whole foods — not deprivation — leads to lasting change.

If you’re tired, bloated, or confused about hormones, this episode offers compassion, actionable advice, and the encouragement to take your health back.

Links to Dom’s coaching and her podcast Women Unleashed below — subscribe, share, and follow for more stories that change lives.

https://definebydom.com/

https://open.spotify.com/show/68yf1K22jJ42axZqJ3ejzE?si=03e10c4e880443fb

https://www.instagram.com/definebydom/