Carrie On! with Carrie Murray

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AI Beauty Standards Are Changing Women — And No One Is Talking About It

🎙️ Carrie On! What happens when technology can create the “perfect” version of you… but it’s not actually you? In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I sit down with my dear friend and longtime photographer Kathy Schuh — a woman who has documented my life, my family, and my evolution for over a decade. Kathy doesn’t just take photos. She sees women. And today, we’re diving into what it really means to be seen in a world obsessed with filters, AI-generated perfection, and unrealistic beauty standards. From the emotional impact of being in front of the camera… to the rise of AI and what it means for identity, connection, and confidence… this conversation is a truth bomb every woman needs. Because here’s the thing: You are not a “before.” You are the moment. What we cover! Why women avoid being in photos — and why that matters The dangerous rise of AI-generated beauty and “perfect” images Why you’re not “unphotogenic” (and whose job it actually is) The emotional transformation that happens during a real photo shoot AI vs. human connection: what we’re gaining… and losing The “analog comeback” and why real is becoming luxury 💥 Key Takeaways You are not a “before.” Stop waiting to be worthy. It’s not your job to be photogenic — it’s the photographer’s job Filters and AI are quietly reshaping how women see themselves Real photos aren’t just images — they’re emotional experiences Your presence in photos is your legacy 💛 Connect with Kathy 📸 Instagram: @kathy.schuh 🌐 Website: kathyschuhphotography.com 📅 Book a consultation and get in front of the camera (yes, YOU) ✨ Let’s Keep You Visible If this episode hit something for you… If you’ve ever thought “I’ll take photos when I lose weight” or “I’m not ready yet”… 👉 Take my quick 2-minute quiz: “Why Are You Hiding?” https://www.carrie-murray.com/take-the-quiz 🎯 Engage with the Show 💬 Drop a 📸 in the comments if you’re committing to being in more photos 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share with a woman who needs this reminder 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Carrie On! 💥 Sponsor Love Today’s episode is sponsored by Handful Support that lifts without wires and flatters without flattening. Use code CARRIEON at handful.com

Permission to Speak: Why Women Silence Themselves (And How to Take Your Voice Back)

Carrie On! What if the way you speak… is actually shaping the power you hold? In this episode of Carrie On!, I sit down with voice and leadership expert Samara Bay to unpack the truth about power, voice, and why so many women still feel invisible—even when they have something important to say. From Hollywood dialect coaching to coaching women running for office, Samara shares how voice bias, internalized stories, and fear-based conditioning keep us small—and how to break free. This conversation is for every woman who has: Held back in a meeting Second-guessed her voice Felt “too much” or “not enough” Or wondered… who gets to hold the mic? Spoiler: It’s you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your voice is not the problem—the rules you were taught about your voice are. “Power” has been conditioned to sound one way—and it’s time to rewrite that. The shift isn’t just confidence… it’s moving from fear to love when you speak. Your story isn’t self-indulgent—it’s a gift to others. Public speaking isn’t just a skill—it’s an embodied experience. If this episode hit you—drop a ❤️ in the comments and tell us: 👉 Where are you still holding back your voice? And if you’re ready to stop shrinking: ✔️ Subscribe ✔️ Share with a friend ✔️ Start speaking—messy, bold, and fully YOU 🔗 CONNECT Follow Samara Bay for more on voice, leadership, and rewriting the rules of power. 🌐 Website: www.permissioninc.co 📚 Book: Permission to Speak 📸 Instagram: @samarabay Follow Carrie: 🌐 Website: carrie-murray.com 📺 YouTube: @carrie_murray 📸 Instagram: @carriemurray

The Truth About Money, Power & Women | Venture Capital Exposed

🎙️Carrie On! Is investing risky? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. On this episode of Carrie On!, I sit down with venture capitalist and three-time founder La Keisha Landrum-Pierre to talk about money, access, and power. Because here’s the truth: 👉 Whoever controls the capital… controls the future. La Keisha is the General Partner at Emmeline Ventures, investing in women’s health, wealth, and well-being—not as a trend, but as a correction to a system that left women out. We talk about: Why women only receive ~2% of venture capital How to actually get started as an investor Why “money clubs” matter The real reason women hesitate—and how to move past it How investing in women changes the world If you’ve ever felt like money conversations weren’t for you, this is your invitation to pull up a chair—or build your own table. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Is Investing Risky? 00:07 — Welcome to Carrie On! 00:20 — Who Controls Capital Controls the Future 01:00 — Meet LaKeisha Landrum-Pierre 02:38 — Why Women Only Get ~2% of VC Funding 03:07 — What 10-Year-Old LaKeisha Dreamed Of 04:10 — Being the Only One in the Room 05:24 — Getting Started in VC 07:27 — Is VC Too Risky? 08:46 — Funds vs Angel Investing 09:14 — Why Women Need “Money Clubs” 10:33 — Teaching the Next Generation About Wealth 11:39 — Women’s Health Investment 12:48 — The Reality of Living in Chronic Pain (Endo, PCOS) 14:57 — Women Control 80% of Spending—But Don’t Own the Businesses 15:27 — How Founders Can Get in Front of Investors 17:31 — Imposter Syndrome 19:49 — “Get in the Room” Energy 20:56 — Do You Need an Accelerator? 22:08 — Why Your Story Matters More Than Your Deck 23:29 — Community in Funding 25:19 — Pitching Emmeline 26:35 — Capital as the Missing Piece 27:04 — Final Thoughts 27:15 — Join the Money Club 💥 Key Takeaways Women don’t lack ideas—we lack access Investing builds ownership and influence Community builds confidence and access Your story is your strongest asset Funding women shifts industries 🔗 Connect + Resources 📩 Pitch or invest: Emmeline Ventures (“Pitch Us” on their site) 💼 Connect with La Keisha on LinkedIn 🎬 Watch: Show Her the Money 🎧 Follow Carrie On! on Apple + Spotify Get your next favorite bra! Handful Bras – Support that actually supports you ✨ Use code CARRIEON at handful.com If this episode got you thinking differently about money… good. Now don’t just think—act. Start the conversation. Join a money club. Make an investment. Back a woman. Because we don’t just spend money… We decide where the future goes.

Visibility Isn’t Vanity—It’s Power: How Women Get Seen & Heard

🎙️Carrie On! In this powerful episode of Carrie On!, I sit down with Rebecca Cafiero, founder of The Pitch Club and creator of PitchWell, to unpack why women are done asking permission—and how to finally get seen, heard, and paid. In this episode, we explore: Why visibility = influence (and why that matters now more than ever) The hidden realities of media, PR, and narrative control How systemic barriers limit who gets seen and heard Why women must stop waiting and start showing up How PitchWell is democratizing access to media and opportunity If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or like you’re waiting your turn—this conversation is your wake-up call. Because here’s the truth: 👉 Change requires influence 👉 Influence requires visibility 👉 And visibility is something you can create CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why visibility = access (not ego) 01:00 – Meet Rebecca Cafiero & PitchWell 03:00 – The power of community + unexpected connections 07:40 – Journalism, inequity & the moment everything changed 10:00 – Media bias, gatekeeping & broken systems 14:00 – Workplace harassment & why women must speak up 18:00 – From corporate to entrepreneurship 21:00 – Why traditional PR is broken (and expensive) 24:00 – The birth of Pitch Club 29:00 – Building PitchWell: AI meets visibility 35:00 – How to get visible (even if you’re starting from zero) 39:00 – Real example: Carrie uses PitchWell 41:00 – Visibility builds confidence + credibility 43:00 – Why now is NOT the time to stay silent 45:00 – Final thoughts + how to get started CONNECT WITH CARRIE 🎙 Subscribe to Carrie On! on YouTube 📸 Instagram: @carrie_murray 💼 Learn more: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ CONNECT WITH REBECCA CAFIERO 📸 Instagram: @rebeccacafiero 🌐 Website: rebeccacafiero.com 🚀 Try PitchWell: gopitchwell.com Use code CARRIE7 for a free 7-day trial SPONSOR: HANDFUL For 10 years, my company was called BRA Network—Business Relationship Alliance. Support was literally my brand… so trust me when I say, I’m picky about bras. And I am obsessed with Handful. It lifts without wires. Flatters without flattening. And actually feels good all day—not just for a cute Instagram moment. This is the bra you wear when you want to feel supported without being squeezed into someone else’s version of who you should be. 👉 Get yours at handful.com 👉 Use code CARRIEON for an exclusive discount Support—but make it intentional. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on reinvention, power, and unapologetic visibility.

The Breakthrough I Didn’t See Coming After My Breakup

🎙️Carrie On! Take this quiz and find out what's keeping you sharing your own story: 2 Minute QUIZ Connect with Carrie: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murray https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/ For once, Carrie isn’t the one asking the questions—she’s answering them. Joined by her best friend and longtime collaborator Stacey Beeman, Carrie opens up about the last two years: unexpected heartbreak, navigating divorce after 23 years, protecting her children, and rebuilding a life she never saw coming. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about grief, resilience, identity, and what it actually looks like to start over in midlife. Because sometimes… reinvention isn’t a choice. It’s survival. And then—if you’re lucky—it becomes your power. Key Takeaways You don’t always feel grief right away—sometimes it hits later, harder Healing isn’t linear—you can be numb one year and furious the next You can’t control what someone else does—only how you respond Community isn’t optional—it’s survival Reinvention doesn’t erase who you were—it evolves you Midlife isn’t the end of the story—it’s where you finally get to choose yourself ⏱️ Suggested YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Feeling lost in the “in-between” 00:20 – Carrie introduces this special mini episode 01:00 – From “The F Word” to now: how life changed 02:00 – Marriage, divorce, and major life transitions 04:30 – The moment everything shifted (March 2024) 06:00 – Surviving year one: numbness and protection 10:30 – Year two: when the grief really hit 14:30 – Anger, self-blame, and letting go 16:30 – Rebuilding identity and finding peace 18:30 – Why Carrie chose grace over going public 20:00 – The “new Carrie” and what’s changed 22:00 – Community, finances, and women supporting women 24:00 – Dating, boundaries, and what’s next 27:00 – Final reflections on reinvention HANDFUL 👉 Get yours at https://handful.com/ Use code CARRIEON for a 30% discount Because support should feel this good and a good bra should flatter, not flatten! Connect Follow Carrie: @carrie_murray Follow Stacey: @staceybeaman

Show Her the Money: The Movement Changing Women’s Wealth Forever

🎙️Carrie On! Take this quiz and find out what's keeping you sharing your own story: 2 Minute QUIZ Connect with Carrie: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murray https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/ Women receive just 2% of venture capital funding. Let that land. In this powerful episode of Carrie On!, I sit down with venture capitalist, movement builder, and Executive Producer of Show Her the Money, Catherine Gray—a woman who didn’t just call out the problem… she built a movement to fix it. And this one is personal. Serving as an Associate Producer on this film changed how I see money, power, and possibility—and it will change you too. We talk about: Why women have been historically shut out of wealth-building systems How venture capital actually works (and why you belong in the conversation) The massive opportunity for women to build generational wealth Why the next generation (hello Gen Z 👀) will completely change the game How YOU can be part of the movement—right now KEY TAKEAWAYS Women get 2% of VC funding—but that’s changing Venture capital isn’t just for billionaires—it’s a wealth-building tool Women fund differently—and build businesses that help others The next generation is already stepping in to fix the system You don’t need permission to be part of the financial future Connect with Catherine Gray: https://www.sheangelinvestors.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelgray/ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Welcome to Carrie On! 01:00 – The 2% Funding Problem 02:30 – Catherine Gray’s Origin Story 05:00 – What is Venture Capital Really? 10:00 – Why Women Investors Change Everything 15:00 – Carrie’s Experience as Associate Producer 20:00 – The Next Generation of Women in VC 27:00 – How You Can Get Involved 30:00 – Final Thoughts + Call to Action 🎥 WATCH + GET INVOLVED 🎬 Watch Show Her the Money (now streaming): Amazon + Apple TV: The link to stream the movie: https://showherthemoneymovie.com/watch/ Get the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0a5b1bF7 SPONSOR – HANDFUL 👉 Get yours at https://handful.com/ Use code CARRIEON for a 30% discount Because support should feel this good and a good bra should flatter, not flatten! Engage: Drop a $$$ in the comments if you’re ready to SHOW HER THE MONEY!

If Hustle Culture Worked, You Wouldn’t Be This Tired

🎙️Carrie On! Take this quiz and find out what's keeping you sharing your own story: 2 Minute QUIZ Connect with Carrie: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murray https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/ Connect with Sponsors: BeWoman Marketing: https://www.bewomanmarketing.com/ Two Peacocks Travel: https://www.twopeacockstravel.com/ Learn more about the Fun & Bliss movement: https://funandbliss.com Monick Halm: https://www.monickhalm.com Moneeka Sawyer: https://blissfulinvestor.com/ Show Notes: In this episode of Carrie On!, Carrie Murray sits down with Moneeka Sawyer and Monick Halm, two powerhouse women behind the Fun & Bliss movement, to challenge one of the biggest lies we’ve been sold: that joy is something we earn after the work is done. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✔ Why hustle culture is leaving women burned out ✔ The surprising power of practicing fun every day ✔ What “Blissiplines” are and how they create lasting happiness ✔ Why joy is actually a leadership strategy ✔ How small moments of play can transform your mindset and life ✔ Why choosing joy is sometimes the most radical choice you can make Timestamps: 0:00 If hustle culture worked, you wouldn’t be this tired 1:20 Why women postpone joy 4:30 The 50 Days of Fun experiment 9:00 How adults forget how to play 13:00 The “fun deficit” in modern life 17:00 Why bliss is our birthright 22:00 The power of daily habits of joy 27:00 Practical ways to add fun to your life today 31:00 One-minute fun practices to try immediately Subscribe to Carrie On! Reinvention. Self-discovery. Empowerment. Before, during, and after midlife. Because in a chaotic world, the bravest thing you can do is keep your head above the chaos and CARRIE ON!

Four Women Who Changed How I See the World with Carrie Murray

🎙️Carrie On! Connect with Carrie: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/ https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murray Comment with who inspires you and share this episode with them! Happy Women’s History Month! On this special episode of Carrie On!, Carrie Murray takes a moment to celebrate the women who inspire her right now — the ones making her laugh, challenging her thinking, advocating for equity, and reminding her why women supporting women still matters. From a hilarious British makeup artist parodying beauty culture… to a sports commentator advocating for trans athletes… to a powerful voice challenging white women to examine privilege… and finally a deeply personal tribute to a lifelong friend — this episode is a reminder that the women in our lives shape who we become. Because behind every woman building something meaningful… there are other women helping hold her up. So this Women’s History Month, Carrie invites you to do one simple thing: Tell the women in your life that you love them. In This Episode ✨ Why Women’s History Month still matters ✨ The power of humor in calling out beauty culture ✨ Advocacy for women in sports and trans athletes ✨ The ongoing work of examining privilege and leadership ✨ The deep impact of lifelong female friendships Inspired By: Genevieve Turley Makeup artist and creator known for hilarious satirical beauty reels that parody celebrity makeup tutorials. Coach Jackie Writer and commentator covering women’s sports, culture, and advocacy for inclusion in athletics. Dr. Akilah Cadet Founder of Change Cadet and author of White Supremacy Is All Around Us: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World. Lori Medlin Carrie’s best friend of 18 years and the director behind Carrie On!. Key Takeaways: • Women supporting women creates powerful ripple effects in business, culture, and community. • Humor can be a powerful tool for challenging unrealistic beauty standards. • Access to sports and community is essential for youth development and belonging. • Examining privilege and practicing equity requires ongoing work. • Lifelong friendships between women can become the backbone of our lives.

Teaching the Life Skills Schools Don’t: Empowering Teen Girls of Color to Lead

🎙️Carrie On! What if the most important leadership training isn’t happening in boardrooms — but in brave conversations with teenagers? In this powerful episode of Carry On, Carrie sits down with Kesha Knighten Hughes, founder of Grace and Wisdom Institute, to talk about the life skills schools often leave behind — and why equipping teens (especially teen girls of color) with confidence, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence is one of the most urgent leadership investments we can make. From backpacks and chores to global travel and civic engagement, this conversation is about raising capable humans — not compliant ones. And yes… we talk about why 17 is the turning point. Grace and Wisdom is currently raising funds to support five young women traveling to Kenya for leadership and service work. Key Takeaways: Why over-helping our kids may actually be underestimining them The subtle parenting habits that quietly erode independence How teens build confidence through ownership, responsibility, and community Why emotional intelligence (EQ) may matter more than GPA The power of giving teens space to think — instead of rushing to fix Learn more or donate: 🌐 graceandwisdominstitute.org Instagram: @graceandwisdominstitute Connect with Carrie Murray: https://www.carrie-murray.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_carriemurray_/ What's keeping you from sharing your own story? Take this short quiz to find out: https://carrie-murray.typeform.com/to/sJIeWCRA?typeform-source=www.carrie-murray.com

Brave Leadership Is a Choice — Especially When It’s Uncomfortable

🎙️Carrie On! In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Carrie On!, host Carrie Murray sits down with one of her favorite humans—Crystal Whitaker, founder of Crystal Lily Creative and author of Brave Leadership Is a Choice. Connect with Crystal: Website: https://www.crystallily.co/ Book: https://braveleadershipchoice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallilycreative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalwhiteaker SPEAK Talk - Healing the Mother Wound: https://youtu.be/4upTe4Me4Pc?si=QwBEL1q1oWjVLbar ✨ In this episode, we explore: Why brave leadership is a choice, not a title The difference between being nice and being inclusive How Crystal’s lived experience as a biracial woman shaped her leadership lens Why discomfort is not a sign you’re doing it wrong—but a signal you’re doing it right The hidden “microcosms” that uphold white supremacy culture How leaders can use privilege thoughtfully without co-opting movements Why community—not institutions—is the future of leadership What it means to lead sustainably without burning out 🎧 If this episode moved you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who’s ready to lead a little more bravely. Connect with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murray https://www.carrie-murray.com/

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