
1156: Carrie Hunter - "It's Not That Serious"
From Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond by Lou Diamond
April 28, 2026 · 35 min · Season 2026 · Episode 1158
About this episode
Carrie Hunter discusses her women's empowerment platform and the importance of audacity and emotional intelligence in business.
What if the secret to thriving as a woman in business is realizing—surprisingly—it’s actually not that serious ? This episode of Thrive LouD shatters the myth that empowerment must be stiff and somber, and instead takes you inside the vibrant universe of "It's Not That Serious," the women’s empowerment platform founded by former tech executive, model, jazz singer, and community builder Carrie Hunter. Join Lou Diamond as he dives deep with Carrie Hunter on how audacity, emotional intelligence, and a dash of jazz improvisation can revolutionize women’s leadership and entrepreneurial journeys. Discover how Carrie Hunter pivoted from a male-dominated tech world into creating an uplifting global community; why being bold can be your superpower; and how embracing vulnerability can forge powerful connections. Timestamped Overview 00:00 - Introduction and Carrie Hunter’s journey03:46 - What women can learn from men: the power of audacity04:57 - Women’s innate advantage: emotional intelligence05:52 - Taking “It’s Not That Serious” from idea to thriving business08:00 - All about the platform: merch, partners, community, travel & WIP highlights12:15 - The jazz/entrepreneur…
People in this episode
Host: Lou Diamond
Guest: Carrie Hunter
Topics covered
- women empowerment
- business leadership
- emotional intelligence
- entrepreneurship
- community building
- audacity
Keywords
- women in business
- leadership
- entrepreneurial journeys
- vulnerability
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: It's Not That Serious, Thrive LouD, Carrie, It’s Not That Serious
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