In this powerful and inspiring episode of Wise Women Radio, hosts Brooke Haynes, Lin Schussler-Williams, and Holly Hartman sit down with the incredible Tracie Collins for an illuminating conversation on personal growth and reinvention.

Tracie shares her remarkable journey of scaling, selling, and letting go of her business—the National Black Doula Association—to step fully into her own reinvention. She delves into the mindset shifts required to embrace change, the importance of separating your personal identity from your business, and the art of creating scalable, sellable systems. With raw honesty, Tracie talks about her decision to move to Mexico for healing and how it fueled her transformation into a leader who now empowers women in leadership to reach their next level.

The conversation explores:
• Why reinvention is essential and how to know when it’s time.
• The mindset shift from “Why me?” to “Why not me?”
• The power of embodying the woman you want to attract in business.
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and stepping unapologetically into your worth.
• Why creating an exit strategy is vital for every entrepreneur’s journey.

Tracie’s wisdom, coupled with the hosts’ thoughtful reflections, makes this episode a must-listen for women seeking to elevate themselves, their businesses, and their lives.

🎧 Tune in and discover how to amplify who you are, step into your purpose, and write your own reinvention story.

📝 Learn more about Tracie Collins:
Website: TracieCollinsOfficial.com
Follow her on all social platforms: @TracieCollins

Tracie is a passionate advocate for empowering women in both their personal and professional development. Over the last two decades, she has dedicated herself to uplifting women of color.

She is the Founder of the National Black Doulas Association®, an organization committed to fighting the Black Maternal Mortality rate in America. The NBDA provides education, certification, and doula matching services for Black families. Through her influential leadership, Tracie has become a leading voice on midwifery, doulas, and at-home birthing, empowering Black women to take charge of their maternal health.

Her insights have been published widely, including The Grio, Rolling Stone, Essence, Washington Post, GMA, and as a contributor on Black Love, CNN Health, NBC Today and more. With over 23 years of experience in women’s holistic health and healing, her career has touched countless lives.

In November 2023, Tracie successfully sold the NBDA, capping her pioneering entrepreneurial journey. Having walked the path herself, she understands both the trials and triumphs of business ownership firsthand. Now, she is dedicated to crafting tailored solutions to help other entrepreneurs thrive.


At the heart of all her work is the passion to see women of color succeed and live the lives they desire. Through her coaching and community, she continues empowering them to harness their inner power and potential.

Lin, Brooke, and Holly discuss the importance of having a word or theme of the year and how to use it for best results.

Welcome to the Wise Women Collective Radio Show, where hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes bring inspiring roundtable conversations to life. In this introductory episode, the trio shares their vision for the show, their diverse backgrounds, and the core values that unite them in building a platform for connection, growth, and empowerment.

Join the Wise Women Collective as they discuss:
• The power of community and collaboration over competition.
• Their shared mission to amplify women’s voices and inspire purposeful living.
• The importance of creating safe spaces for women to share, learn, and thrive.
• What listeners can expect: authentic, unfiltered conversations with incredible women making an impact in the world.

You’ll get to know each host:
• Lin Schussler-Williams, founder of the Wise Women Collective and a certified Reset Specialist with over 40 years of transformational work.
• Brooke Haynes, a community-builder and strategist helping businesses amplify their impact while maintaining their unique identity.
• Holly Hartman, a multi-passionate leader, trauma-informed coach, and advocate for racial equity.

🎧 Tune in to discover why this show is not just about women—it’s about creating a world where feminine energy leads with love, purpose, and unstoppable momentum.

📝 Join the Community:
Website: WiseWomenCollectiveHQ.com