{"podcast":{"title":"This is How She Did It with Bonnie Habyan: Top Women Podcast, Conversations for Women, GenX Women, MidLife Women on Claiming Success, Persistence, Resilience, Reinvention, and Finding Your Voice.","slug":"this-is-how-she-did-it-with-bonnie-habyan-top-women-podcast-conversations-for-women-genx-women-midlife-women-on-claiming-success-persistence-resilience-reinvention-and-finding-your-voice-7080758","podcast_index_feed_id":7080758,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/560595/rss","website_url":"https://www.meetbonnieh.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/9/c/7/59c7f362960474b116c3140a3186d450/tihsdi-20250828-vsfrzw6sw5.jpg","author":"BH Advisory LLC","episode_count":25,"summary":"Welcome to This is How She Did It—a bold, honest, and inspiring space for women who are building success on their own terms. Here, we spotlight real conversations with women who've faced big challenges, pushed through fear, and stepped into their worth with grit and authenticity. These are stories of persistence, reinvention, and those \"finally me\" moments that change everything—no fluff, just powerful insights, unfiltered wisdom, and hard-earned lessons from women who refused to be held back and created their path to find success and overcome adversity. If you're looking for authentic connection, courage, and practical takeaways for creating the life or career you want, you're in the right place. Because your story isn't over—it's unfolding with every step you take toward your goals and every time you truly know your worth. This podcast will answer questions like: What does success look like for women today—and how do we give ourselves permission to redefine it? How do women rebuild confidence after a career break, pivot, or setback? How do women overcome the fear of starting over—and what does it look like to push through when doubt and uncertainty arise? 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At 48, Maxine Clark left a top corporate role to follow a spark of \"kid think\"—and turned it into the global sensation, Build-A-Bear Workshop. In this inspiring episode, Maxine shares how she broke barriers, trusted her gut, and built an empire when few believed a woman—or a teddy bear—could. You'll learn how she faced down skeptics, raised millions, and took her company public—all without losing her heart or her vision. Her story is packed with real-life lessons on confidence, curiosity, and the power of persistence. If you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start building your dream, this is your blueprint. About Maxine Clark https://www.buildabear.com/brand-about-story-founder.html Resources Build-A-Bear Workshop: https://www.buildabear.com Resources At 48, Maxine Clark walked away from a powerful corporate career to follow a spark of \"kid think\"—and turned it into Build-A-Bear Workshop, a global phenomenon. In this episode, she shares how she trusted her gut when few believed in the idea, faced down skeptics, raised millions, and took her company public—proving that joy can be a serious business strategy. This is a conversation about courage, reinvention, and betting on yourself when the odds say don't. Maxine opens up about the emotional stakes of starting over, the power of persistence, and why waiting for permission is the fastest way to stay stuck. If you're navigating change or sitting on a dream that feels \"too late\" or \"too risky,\" this episode is your reminder: start building anyway. Resources - Check out Bonnie's website here.","meta_description":"She Built More Than a Bear—She Built a Movement. 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