Meet the Team
We are united by a shared mission that there is a better way for organizations to support their workforce. Working together, we deliver programs that enable leaders to embrace resilience, live their values, achieve true work-life harmony, and make a lasting impact with their gifts.
When women flourish, businesses thrive—fostering greater collaboration, innovation, and a higher return on investment for everyone.
Founder, CEO
Catherine Hansen, MD
Dr. Hansen is a physician, keynote speaker, and women’s health advocate with over two decades of experience. A Canadian-trained and U.S. Board-Certified OB/GYN, menopause practitioner, and certified women’s leadership facilitator, she has transformed her practice from a traditional medical office into a vibrant global community supporting professional mid-life women.
As the wife of Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian set to travel to the moon in early 2026, Dr. Hansen brings a unique perspective on powerful partnerships, dual careers, and work-life harmony.
Her keynotes bridge the gap between medicine and integrative health, equipping individuals and organizations with the tools to foster creativity, innovation and holistic leadership. Her engaging storytelling and scientific insight, inspire audiences to take meaningful steps toward better health, fulfillment, work-life harmony and professional success.
Women are the rock and foundation of their families, communities and corporate teams and Dr. Hansen’s passion is to create spaces for everyone to shine.
Executive Coach
Lisa Burchartz
As a former Corporate Change Agent & Human Resources Business Partner with over 20 years of experience in high-performing senior leadership roles, Lisa understands how our 24/7 "always on" culture keeps many high-performing women overwhelmed and exhausted.
After experiencing the effects of burnout and a debilitating illness that kept her bedridden and in pain for over a year, Lisa was forced into stillness for the first time in her over-scheduled, adrenaline-filled life.
Relief came in 2017 when she discovered somatic modalities, mindulness, and therapeutic coaching. The effect where so transformational that she redesigned her life and career from the inside out and now thrives on sharing these practices with others.
Leadership Team
Co-Creators
Design & Development
Migdalia Hernandez
Migdalia is a solution-oriented project manager and supports the strategic development, design and operations for the Empowered Women's Circle leadership team and clients.
She is a powerful force in the workplace and exemplifies the core values of collaboration, respect, and positivity, all of which encourage the teams she works with to succeed.
A proud graduate of Vanderbilt University, Migdalia spends her free time with her Husky Lab mix dog, Kane, and watching movies with loved ones.
Community Outreach
Leann Phan
Leann Phan is a passionate social media strategist who thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy. With a deep love for storytelling and digital engagement, she specializes in bringing brands to life online, crafting compelling content, and building meaningful connections.
Her work is centered around empowering women, and she finds purpose in amplifying voices, fostering communities, and creating impact-driven campaigns. Balancing creativity with data-driven decision-making, Leann ensures every post, reel, and campaign serves a greater purpose. Whether brainstorming fresh ideas or analyzing engagement metrics, she brings both artistry and precision to the ever-evolving world of social media.
Co-founder LeaderFlow
Janiece Williams
Janiece Williams has spent the majority of her career as an architectural designer, and recently began a new life chapter as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of LeaderFlow, a nonprofit with a mission to accelerate the pipeline to leadership for professionals of color in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
After participating in the first year pilot leadership development program in Los Angeles, she recognized the immense value in helping others prioritize their personal growth to cultivate a new generation of impactful leaders.
LeaderFlow is now operating in Los Angeles, Seattle and Houston with plans to expand nationally.
Recording Artist & Author
Emm Gryner
Three-time JUNO Award-nominated recording artist, twice for Pop Album of The Year and author of the Amazon bestseller “The Healing Power of Singing: Raise Your Voice, Change Your Life".
A successful recording artist, with over twenty albums she has toured the world as a solo artist and with David Bowie. In 2013, she helped astronaut Chris Hadfield create the first music video ever shot in space. “Space Oddity” was historic. The track was partially recorded aboard the International Space Station and partially on Earth.
As a professional coach certified by the International Coach Federation, she combines the power of the voice as a tool for healing with strategies for listening to serve and support her clients. If we can clear a path and cultivate courage, we can live in genius and abundance.
Human Spirit Ignitor
Carolyn Swora
Carolyn is a Trauma Informed Leadership Coach, Consultant and Human Spirit Ignitor that supports impact-driven leaders within purpose-led organizations to truly understand themselves so that they can lead from their most empowered and greatest version to drive real change.
Committing to understanding trauma, your own lived experiences and how it impacts who you are, is committing to leaving the world (and the people around you) better off. Trauma-informed leadership is non-negotiable in today's complex and ever changing professional world.
Carolyn has seen first hand how this is the missing piece in every organization that's committed to impacting real, lasting change. She believes that together, we can change the world and the way we work and shop up in it.
The Mindset Mentor
Ellie Ballentine
Ellie Ballentine is a Transformational Life Coach and Facilitator, Mindfulness teacher and Founder of The Mindset Mentor, a coaching and consulting business that supports professionals and entrepreneurs increase their mental fitness and emotional intelligence so they can lead lives of mental freedom, joy, and impact.
Ellie has spent a lifetime offering powerful practical and entertaining teachings that help people improve every aspect of their lives. She holds an MBA from Richard Ivey Business School and an MA in Education and certifications in Transformational Coaching, Mindful Leadership, MBSR and The Energy Codes.
Ellie is a passionate and engaging Coach, known for her characteristic blending of science, spirituality, and humor. Over the course of decades, Ellie has developed The Mindset Mentor Coaching programs offering concrete tools that help people get unstuck, find their essential selves and plot a course to their greatest life.
As a sought-after Executive Coach, she has worked with professionals and entrepreneurs globally.
Advisory Board
