Liz on Biz® with Liz Theresa

In this vibrant and enlightening episode, Liz Theresa welcomes Renata Amaya, a specialist in conscious coaching that supports people—especially entrepreneurs—facing life crises and seeking rapid transformation. The conversation dives into the essence of conscious coaching, breaking patterns of suffering, and reconnecting to one’s true self.

Jenna Capozzi, founder of ELEV8PWR, brings over 30 years of C-level executive experience, having led innovative projects for global brands such as Samsung, Target, and BMW, and produced notable films and TV shows. Transitioning from the spotlight of Hollywood to empowering the next generation of leaders, she leverages her extensive background to guide individuals towards impactful leadership. Jenna dedicates herself to mentoring individuals, emphasizing the importance of community support and personal growth. Her mission is to nurture leaders ready to make a significant difference, utilizing her vast achievements in entertainment and advertising, coupled with her passion for helping others achieve their goals with confidence and clarity. Committed to the idea that leadership and purpose are crucial for lasting change, Jenna aims to support emerging leaders in making a meaningful impact, by building an audience and assisting others on their journey.

Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships and lives. Liz opened her commercial studio in 2018 and has since photographed more than 2,000 women. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two teenage daughters.

FARSIGHT Founder & CEO, Farah Bala is a Leadership & Executive Coach, Consultant and Speaker. Through her work, Farah's mission is to support organizations and leaders redefine the concept of leadership by making Equity and Inclusion a core leadership competency. Her clients include executives in the C-suite, creatives and entrepreneurs, and organizations across wide-ranging sectors and industries. She is also a faculty coach at multiple learning and development institutions. Farah believes equity and inclusion are the foundational pillars for effective leadership and communication.

Brianna has had the privilege of working in dentistry for over 14 years. Her journey took a pivotal turn five years ago when she lost her mother after her long battle with sleep apnea at the age of 59. Her mother’s struggle opened Brianna’s eyes to the crucial role airway health plays in overall well-being, igniting a deep passion in her to spread awareness about airway care. Now, as Vice President of Experience at Toothpillow, she is honored to be part of a team that’s helping thousands of families access vital airway support. Every day, Brianna is driven by the mission to ensure no one has to face what her mother did, and she is committed to making airway health a priority for as many people as possible.

Welcome back to Liz on Biz! In this empowering episode, Liz Theresa sits down with Sarai Martinez—a talented hairstylist, makeup artist, and session stylist working with brands like Reebok, Life is Good, and the Paper Store. Sarai shares her journey of pivoting from a traditional salon career to a dynamic life working on commercial and editorial sets around Boston and beyond.

Rebecca Matchett is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in building brands that scale, resonate, and disrupt. She was a co-founder of alice+olivia, naming it after her mom Alice and her partner's mom Olivia, where she helped grow the company from a startup into a global fashion powerhouse. She went on to launch TrioFit, a patented bra-fitting technology that filled a gap in the market with the innovative problem-solving technology. Now, she’s setting her sights on something far more personal: reimagining how neurodivergent adults find connection, friendship, and belonging.Her newest venture, synchrony, launching in January 2026, is the first app of its kind, a structured, AI-assisted social platform created specifically for neurodivergent adults. The app blends thoughtful technology with emotionally informed design to bridge one of the most overlooked social divides in the tech space today: the isolation many neurodivergent adults experience long after their support systems from school or family fall away.

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Liz Theresa welcomes her longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur Jolee Vacchi, founder of Foundations Family Law, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, family law, and the realities behind making big life changes.