How do you stay open to people while still trusting your instincts?

In this week's conversation, Tracey Elam and I explore one of the biggest challenges many of us face: balancing discernment with connection.

We talk about the conditioning that shapes our beliefs, the ways fear can quietly influence our decisions, and why staying curious may be one of the most powerful tools we have for creating meaningful relationships.

While we don't see every topic exactly the same way, that's part of what makes this conversation so valuable. It's a reminder that we can stay open, ask questions, and learn from one another without abandoning our own inner knowing.

In This Episode:

• The difference between instinct and fear
• How conditioning influences the way we see the world
• Why assumptions often block genuine connection
• The importance of curiosity in relationships
• What it means to be fully present with another person
• Being prepared versus living in fear
• Learning to trust yourself without shutting others out

Key Topics

• Self-trust
• Personal growth
• Midlife mindset shifts
• Connection and relationships
• Curiosity and discernment
• Fear versus intuition
• Women rediscovering themselves

Connect with Tracey: https://www.instagram.com/iamtraceyelam/

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
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What if confidence isn't something you find... but something you build?

In this week's conversation, Penny sits down with Jillian Johnson, founder of LEGS (Ladies Executive Golf Society), to explore how connection, community, and a little bit of courage can transform the way women show up in their lives and businesses.

While golf may have brought these women together, this conversation is really about something much bigger: creating opportunities, embracing joy, and stepping into spaces where we may not have always felt invited.

Jillian shares how she went from corporate employee benefits consulting to building a national organization designed to help women feel confident, connected, and empowered through golf.

They also explore why play matters, how community supports our mental health, and why women deserve spaces that encourage collaboration over competition.

Please note: This episode includes discussion of trauma and attempted assault. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode:

• How Jillian turned an idea into a national community for women
• Why confidence is built through connection and experience
• The networking opportunities many women miss and how to change that
• Why fun and play are essential, not optional
• The role community plays in women's well-being
• How to stop worrying about what others think and start showing up authentically

If you've been craving more confidence, meaningful friendships, or permission to try something new, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Jillian:
Website: legs.golf
LinkedIn: Jillian Johnson, founder of #LEGS

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

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https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

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What if the ideas that keep nudging you aren't random at all?

In this special solo episode, Penny shares an exciting preview of what's ahead on Penny for Your Shots and the experiences she's creating for women who are ready for more connection, confidence, courage, and joy.

From upcoming conversations about building confidence through golf and advocating for women's health, to Wine Camp, Sipper Club, and launching Pour Decisions with Penny and Jeff, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to wait until everything is perfect to begin.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply follow the nudge.

In This Episode:

• Upcoming conversations about confidence, connection, and women's health
• Why women need more spaces to show up exactly as they are
• What Wine Camp is really all about
• How Sipper Club creates community one cocktail at a time
• The six-year journey behind launching Pour Decisions with Penny and Jeff
• Why joy deserves a place on your priority list
• The permission slip to stop waiting and try something new

Whether you're considering your next chapter, craving deeper connection, or simply need a reminder that it's never too late to follow what lights you up, this episode is for you.

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
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Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
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Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

What if the thing you're supposed to do next doesn't make sense to anyone but you?

Danielle Frank has built a fascinating career that took her from Hollywood publicity to the luxury wine and spirits industry, where she's spent more than two decades representing some of the world's most iconic brands. Along the way, she's made some bold decisions, including ending relationships that no longer fit, walking away from toxic work environments, and finally publishing a book she wrote 14 years earlier.

In this conversation, Danielle shares why trusting your gut is often the first step toward finding the life you're actually meant to live.

You'll hear:

• How Danielle went from Hollywood to the world of champagne
• Why she quit a toxic job without having a backup plan
• The difference between intuition and impulsiveness
• How confidence is built through action, not certainty
• The story behind A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting
• Why it's never too late to pursue a dream you've put on hold
• The importance of becoming your own hype woman

This episode is for any woman standing at a crossroads and wondering whether she should take the leap.

Connect with Danielle:

Website: www.daniellefrankauthor.com

Instagram: @createagreatstory

LinkedIn: Danielle Frank

Email: danielle@daniellefrankauthor.net

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
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What do you do when a deeply personal heartbreak opens the door to your life’s next purpose?

After watching her mother decline from Alzheimer’s and seeing her father struggle as the primary caregiver, Vicky McGrath realized how many families were navigating aging and dementia completely overwhelmed and unsupported. Instead of saying “someone should help,” she became the person who did.

In this episode, Vicky shares how she started a senior home care business in her 40s with zero healthcare experience and built a company that now supports hundreds of seniors and families across Ontario.

This conversation is honest, emotional, practical, and deeply relevant for anyone caring for aging parents or wondering if it’s too late to start over.

In this episode:

• The early signs of dementia families often miss
• Why caregiving can feel so isolating
• The importance of having a care plan before a crisis
• What families need to know about aging at home
• Starting a meaningful business later in life
• Why your hardest experiences can become your purpose

Connect with Vicky: https://seniorcarebusinesscampus.com/

Learn more about Ladies' Executive Golf Society (LEGS): https://ladiesexecutivegolfsociety.com/

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

Feeling stuck lately? You’re not alone.

In this follow-up to last week’s vulnerable conversation about overwhelm, Penny shares gentle, practical ways to begin moving forward again when life feels heavy, messy, or emotionally off.

This isn’t about hustling harder or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about small shifts that help you reconnect with yourself, your joy, and the people you serve.

Through stories, mindfulness practices, sensory grounding, and reflections on community, connection, and Wine Camp memories, Penny offers encouragement for anyone navigating overwhelm, burnout, or uncertainty right now.

In this episode:

• Why asking a better question changes everything
• The difference between hustle culture and feminine momentum
• Simple grounding practices that help you feel better fast
• How mindfulness helps move you from overwhelm into action
• Why joy and connection matter more than perfection
• The role community plays in healing and growth

If you’ve been waiting to “get it together” before showing up again, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

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Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
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What happens when the woman who’s always encouraging everyone else suddenly feels overwhelmed herself?

In this vulnerable solo episode, Penny opens up about feeling foggy, stretched thin, and unexpectedly emotional after running out of pre-recorded guest episodes and realizing: “Oh… this week it’s just me.”

But what unfolds is a powerful reminder that overwhelm does not mean you’re failing. It often means you’ve been carrying too much for too long.

This conversation is for the women who are:
• Holding everything together
• Building businesses while supporting everyone else
• Feeling stuck between excitement and exhaustion
• Wondering if they’re the only ones struggling with visibility, confidence, or momentum

Penny shares honest reflections on midlife reinvention, imperfect action, asking for support, and why women were never meant to quietly shrink themselves with age.

Key Takeaways:
• Why “foggy brain” seasons don’t mean you’re off track
• The mindset shift that helps overwhelmed women move forward
• How small actions build confidence and clarity
• Why visibility can feel vulnerable for women entrepreneurs
• The importance of community, connection, and letting yourself be supported

Key Topics:
• Midlife reinvention
• Women entrepreneurs and overwhelm
• Visibility and confidence
• Rediscovering yourself after 40
• Taking imperfect action
• Community and support for women
• Building a meaningful life and business

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald

What if the thing you really needed wasn’t another productivity hack… but a few days away with women who simply get you?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story behind Wine Camp and why this experience has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work. Yes, there’s incredible wine. Yes, there’s beautiful scenery. But what happens at Wine Camp goes far beyond tastings and vineyard tours.

It’s about connection.

It’s about friendship.

It’s about women giving themselves permission to slow down, laugh, reconnect, and remember who they are outside of their daily responsibilities.

I’m also sharing:

• How Wine Camp first began
• Why these friendships form so quickly
• What makes the Finger Lakes wine region so special
• The wines I’m most excited to share this year
• What women really leave with after the experience ends

Whether you’re already joining us, Wine Camp curious, or simply craving more joy and connection in your life, this episode will give you a feel for what Wine Camp is truly about.

Wine Camp 2026:
📍 Finger Lakes, New York
📅 July 30 – August 2, 2026

Learn more: pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Key Topics:

• Women reconnecting with themselves in midlife
• Why friendship matters more than we realize
• The power of shared experiences for women
• Finger Lakes wine country and Riesling wines
• Saying yes to yourself again
• Creating meaningful connection through travel and community

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip

Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com

Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
Or on Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald