Serial entrepreneur and former Colorado gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl knows something about resilience.
After a horrific series of events occurred in her late twenties, Ganahl turned her passion for dogs into Camp Bow Wow, growing the business from a single location into a national franchise. Since then, she has weathered business failures, serious health challenges, a hard-fought race for governor, and the everyday “beautiful mess” of raising four children.
Culture is shaping the future of America. Amid mainstream backlash against pro-family messages and a need for more conservative voices in lifestyle media, Madeline Fry Schultz joins Karin Lips to explain why engaging with the broader culture is essential to creating lasting change. That’s precisely why the Daily Wire launched Upstream, a lifestyle vertical for human insight and thoughtful arguments on everything from parenting to ranch dressing—all through a conservative lens.
Karin and Madeline discuss the importance of encouraging marriage and motherhood, expanding flexible work opportunities for parents, and finding common ground on issues that matter to families. Madeline shares insights from her career in journalism, offers advice to aspiring writers, and explains why young professionals must resist relying on AI as a substitute for developing their own voice.
For a generation told to delay marriage in pursuit of independence, career success, and personal growth, what if getting married young—say, in your early 20s—is actually one of the most strategic decisions you can make?
In this episode of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips sits down with Emily Ekins, Vice President for Policy and Society at the Cato Institute, to explore the case for marrying young. Emily, who married her husband at 22, shares five data-backed reasons why walking down the aisle earlier can benefit women in the long run—from building a foundation with your spouse sooner to creating greater flexibility for future goals.
Why are fewer Americans choosing to have children—and why are families having fewer overall? Dr. Catherine Pakaluk joins Karin Lips to unpack the cultural and economic forces behind today’s declining birth rate.
Dr. Pakaluk challenges the idea that America’s baby bust is mainly a financial issue, arguing instead that it’s a demand problem. Younger generations just don’t see children as part of “living their best life.” Understanding this shift means looking beyond policy to lifestyle inflation and changing priorities around career, freedom, and identity—dynamics she explores in her book, Hannah’s Children, through interviews with 55 women, each with five or more children.
Oklahoma ranks #1 among states with the lowest cost of doing business. It’s one of America’s top states for oil production as well as the aerospace and defense industry, attracting innovators from more expensive coastal states.
Karin Lips sits down with Representative Stephanie Bice, who represents Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District and serves on the Appropriations Committee and the Committee on House Administration. Before entering Congress, Rep. Bice spent two decades in the private sector while raising her two now-adult daughters.
What if someone told you that Americans are not increasingly overworked or increasingly sleep-deprived? What if someone told you that you aren’t as “busy” as you think you are? And life isn’t as “crazy” as you think it is?
In this episode, Karin sits down with Laura Vanderkam, author of several time-management books, including her latest, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance. Laura shares the method behind her annual 168-hour study, tips and tricks to build your schedule more effectively, and a little relief for moms—you are likely spending more time with your family than you think!
Karin Lips sits down with Sarah Isgur—ABC News legal analyst, co-host of the Advisory Opinions podcast, editor of SCOTUSblog, and author of The Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court.
In this episode, Sarah quickly busts the myth that the Supreme Court is simply divided along partisan lines. She takes listeners in-depth to show the surprising dynamics shaping decisions and the longstanding traditions that set the Court apart from the other federal branches.
Representative Elise Stefanik joins host Karin Lips on The Conservative Woman’s Guide to discuss her new book, Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot at America’s Elite Universities.
From her early days in the Bush White House to becoming the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, Rep. Stefanik’s path prepared her for one of the most consequential congressional hearings in modern political history. The exchange of her questioning university presidents on antisemitism following October 7th captured global attention, triggered major resignations, and fueled a national debate over free speech, accountability, and leadership in higher education.
Should Congress be larger—both in number and presence? Should American universities take more responsibility for forming good citizens? Should Americans disagree more than they do today?
In this episode of The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Yuval Levin, director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and founder and editor of National Affairs. Karin and Yuval explore a revitalization of Congress in the age of social media, the responsibility of American universities to form better citizens, and the role of the Constitution when it comes to disagreement. Yuval shares about AEI’s education initiative for America’s 250th, “We Hold These Truths.”
What does real education reform look like, and which policies are actually helping students succeed?
This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, host Karin Lips sits down with Neetu Arnold, Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute and NeW alumna, to discuss the state of American education and the reforms that are making a difference.
Neetu’s experience with the Network of enlightened Women at Cornell University helped shape her career in public policy. She explains how students can navigate ideological bias on campus while developing the skills to challenge prevailing narratives.
This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Peter Lipsett, Vice President of DonorsTrust. Peter shares his insights on the role of philanthropy to strengthen civil society and advance liberty. He also talks about generational trends and America’s long history of philanthropy.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Janine Turner, three-time Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress, author, mother, and founder of the non-profit Constituting America. Janine discusses her work in the entertainment industry, America 250, and the founding of Constituting America.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Dr. Anne Bradley, vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies. Anne shares about her work on economic freedom and discusses why young people can’t stop romanticizing socialism.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Jenna Robinson, President of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. Jenna discusses her work on higher education reform and the campus climate in 2026. She also shares how motherhood has impacted her work.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, we rewind to Karin’s sit-down last year with Candace Cameron Bure, known as the Queen of Christmas movies, for an episode on her acting career and sticking to her values. Candace shares about her two latest Christmas movies, A Christmas Traveled and Home Sweet Christmas, her experience balancing her career and motherhood, and advice for listeners on being outspoken about their convictions.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Dr. Lindsey Burke, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. They discuss K-12 education reform, the role of parents in education, and the challenges in higher education. Lindsey shares insights from her work in the Trump Administration and explains why education policy matters.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Claire Dixon, Founder and Executive Director of Talent Market. Claire shares insights into today’s job market and offers practical advice for young professionals starting their careers. Karin and Claire discuss the challenges conservatives face during the hiring process, and this episode includes a lightning round Q&A for job seekers.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips sits down with Cara Leopardo, CEO and Co-Founder of We The Studios, to discuss countering liberal narratives in the entertainment industry. Cara opens up about her journey in Hollywood and how she built an entrepreneurial venture designed to challenge cultural norms and create content that upholds traditional values.
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This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by May Mailman, former Deputy Assistant to President Donald J. Trump and Senior Policy Strategist at the White House. Mailman offers a rare glimpse into life in the West Wing and discusses balancing motherhood with her career.
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