2023 GUEST | EPISODE 29

As a mom of four children with multiple food allergies, Safely Delicious Founder and Owner Lisa A. Ragan has been cooking allergen-free since 2004. Not wanting her kids or anyone else with food allergies to feel excluded at school, birthday parties, social events, etc., she created snacks that looked and tasted similar to what others were eating, but still safe, delicious and free of the food allergens they had to avoid. 

Inspired by her children and encouraged by her co-workers, she started the company Safely Delicious in 2015.

Lisa leads research and development, production, sales, marketing and the overall strategic direction of the business. She has studied Theater (Fine Arts) at Boise State University, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas and a certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University.

Cindy Cannon is a very successful Life time Recruiter with over 38 years’ experience placing 1000’s of people in their new career. She has worked for the last 11 years at Accountants One as a Sr Recruiter. Cindy Cannon is the Speakers Bureau Chair for District 44 Toastmasters.

Cindy is a past District Governor, Region Advisor, Chief Ambassador for the Pathways Program, where she brought her district to #4 in the world and #1 in North America. She has opened 92 corporate clubs and has been a member since 1999. Cindy is a career and speaking coach along with being an inspirational Speaker. 

Nicole Sanchez is a talented live video creator and host, as well as a seasoned video marketing and social media strategist. With her expertise in presentation design and development, Nicole has become a sought-after professional in the digital marketing arena. As a YouTube content creator, she has honed her skills in captivating storytelling and engaging content creation.

Having worked with esteemed clients such as Snowflake, Cisco, HPE, and Night Ranger, Nicole's impact on the industry is evident. She firmly believes that video is a game-changer in how companies engage with their audience, forging meaningful relationships with their buying audience.

Drawing on her extensive background in sales, business development, and various worldwide marketing communications roles, Nicole brings a wealth of experience to every project she undertakes. Her proficiency in all aspects of social media, along with her expertise in hosting live video events and developing compelling presentations, is a testament to her versatility in the digital landscape.

Hazel is the founder of Big Girl Interrupted (BGI). Hazel is a life and vision board coach who also has over 25 years in the education and social service sector. Hazel is dedicated to inspiring women to uncover what is interrupting their life’s. Hazel and her team empower women to disrupt the patterns that have impaired their ability to achieve and grow. 

They help women to learn to stand in their power, by discovering who they are. Hazel’s own experiences with interruptions in her life is why she created BGI, because she herself has had many different interruptions in her life such as learning to be a mother at 16 years old, learning to develop a healthy relationship with money, and living with a non-visible disability. 

Hazel understands firsthand how difficult it can be to get back on track after experiencing an interruption in your life. Hazel helps you understand and create the vision you want to see, live and achieve for yourself with the tool of a vision board to help you create your roadmap to success.