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Pave Her Way

Pave Her Way

By: Crystal Howard & Anna McDonagh
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Our mission is highlighting women trailblazers who pave the path for others as they climb. Our hope is that listening to these interviews will motivate, inspire, and empower women to explore opportunities in fields where they haven't seen many that look like them.

© 2026 Pave Her Way
Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Interview with Luna Battalia, Leadership & Creative Strategy for Personal Brands Trailblazer
    Jun 27 2026

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    For over 15 years, Luna Battalia has been a Leadership Mentor and Business advisor.

    She's the founder of Caru Creative, a full-service brand studio. Additionally, she created a psychology-driven approach to marketing, called Animist Branding™, which is shaped by her experience at the intersection of digital marketing and buyer psychology.

    Luna partners with leading mission-driven women entrepreneurs who are building a personal brand world that reflects the depth and impact they lead with.

    Through her messaging + AttractionBrand™ strategies, she helps clients transform their voice, build legacies over businesses, and communicate with bold, unignorable confidence. She does this through her 1:1 work and a suite of self-paced digital products.

    Luna calls Austin and the PNW home, which feels so appropriate, given that Crystal lives in Austin, and I am in the Seattle area.

    You can connect with Luna by following her on Instagram. Check out her company’s website on www.lunaloveleadership.com. Here are 3 tips that Luna shared on the podcast:

    1. Get a Mentor!

    2. Listen to your intuition (internal whispers).

    3. Don’t take advice from someone who’s telling you what your journey should look like but, more someone who can help guide you towards making that decision on your own.

    Follow Pave Her Way Podcast on Instagram @paveherwaypodcast. Subscribe to Pave Her Way podcast on your favorite streaming platform on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. Also, you can follow Pave Her Way on Linkedin as well.

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    29 mins
  • Interview with Erica Johnson, Owner of LUX Boards Trailblazer
    May 30 2026

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    Erica is the owner and creative force behind LUX Boards, a woman-owned charcuterie and grazing company based in Austin, Texas. Founded four years ago alongside co-founder, Brittni Johnson, LUX Boards was built on the vision of creating elevated, intentional experiences where luxury meets connection.

    LUX Boards has had the opportunity to serve a wide range of organizations, businesses, firms, and private residences throughout the Austin area and beyond. The brand has also been featured in news outlets and magazines, highlighting its impact, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Erica is the face of LUX Boards and has represented the company through podcasts, panels, and community events, sharing the journey of building a woman-owned business rooted in passion and purpose. What began as a creative outlet during Erica’s time as a stay-at-home mom has grown into a thriving business that continues to touch and bring joy to so many. The unexpected growth of LUX Boards has been both humbling and rewarding, allowing Erica to merge artistry, entrepreneurship, and community engagement in meaningful ways. Erica received the Small Business Of the Year Award by the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce.

    You can connect with Erica by following her on Instagram. Check out her company’s website on www.luxboardsatx.com. Here are 3 tips that Erica shared on the podcast to get started on your creative business journey:

    1. Display your work on social media. Test your business ideas!

    2. Networking & Join local Associations.

    3. Don’t rush to start marketing your product and/or service. Allow for organic growth!

    Follow Pave Her Way Podcast on Instagram @paveherwaypodcast. Subscribe to Pave Her Way podcast on your favorite streaming platform on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. Also, you can follow Pave Her Way on Linkedin as well.

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    21 mins
  • Interview with Jeanne McPhillips, Owner of SuperGirlls LLC and Girl Power Trailblazer
    May 23 2026

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    Jeanne brings a unique perspective as an educator and mentor who teaches business to artists and designers at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where she helps ignite entrepreneurial thinking in the next generation of creative leaders. Through her company SuperGirlls LLC and her empowerment summits, she has inspired thousands of women and girls to step into leadership, own their voice, and build their own path to success. In her own words… “I believe in girl power first, God put me on this earth to cheerlead women into their boss queen selves, help them shine their crowns, and rule.” She is the author of “Be Your Own Hero. A girls guide to launching from College to life,” and host of the Podcast, PINK BALLS, THE GIRL POWER PODCAST, ON SPOTIFY. Jeanne holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BBA from The College of William and Mary, and is known for bridging the worlds of executive leadership, creative entrepreneurship, and academia.

    You can connect with Jeanne McPhillips on LinkedIn. You can also check out her website here. Here are the 3 resources she shared on the podcast:

    1. Book Recommendation: “Be Your Own Hero: Get Good, Get Girlls, Get Going + Get the Gig”

    2. Business Model Canvas link.

    3. The Strategyzer resource.

    Follow Pave Her Way Podcast on Instagram @paveherwaypodcast. Subscribe to Pave Her Way podcast on your favorite streaming platform on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. Also, you can follow Pave Her Way on Linkedin as well.

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    32 mins
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