Podcasts about women entrepreneurs

Ever caught yourself thinking, "who am I to run this business?" or "who am I to be offering my products (or services)?" This episode busts the myth that you need a fancy degree or certification to be qualified — and reveals the one thing you already have that makes people want to buy from you.

What if the new work coming your way is profitable, exciting, and consistent - but you are not sure whether it is a smart pivot or a slow drift away from the business you meant to build?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon shares a powerful conversation that came out of a recent Real Women Real Business Mastery Program group coaching call. When one service-based business owner realized the work she originally built her business around had gone quiet, while a different kind of work was gaining traction, it sparked an important question: should she lean into the demand or pause first?Shauna Lynn walks listeners through a three-part gut check to help business owners decide whether a new direction is aligned, strategic, and worth building around. She explains the difference between responding to the market and being led by the market, why money cannot be the only reason to pivot, and how to update a business vision without abandoning it.Listeners will walk away with a clear decision-making filter for pivots, offers, market demand, and business growth.Timestamps:(01:50) - (04:14) - Why business owners need intentional gut checks before changing direction(04:15) - (08:57) - The difference between responding to the market and being led by it(08:58) - (13:35) - Gut check one: would you still choose this work if money did not matter?(13:36) - (18:09) - Gut check two: does this new direction align with your business vision?(18:10) - (25:15) - Gut check three: do you need to update your vision or treat this as a detour?(25:16) - (30:35) - How to follow demand with intention and stay in control of your business growthResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastLearn more about the Real Women Real Business Mastery Program: https://realwomenrealbusiness.com

Have you ever felt like your business was evolving, but no one understood the vision? In this first CEO Diary episode of Social Media Decoded, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my business to share what I'm really building—and why I've shifted my focus from creating more content to building meaningful community. I talk about why relationships have become my greatest business strategy, how Coffee & Connections, my Hidden Gem series, and Connected & Paid Live all fit together, and why I believe the future belongs to entrepreneurs who create ecosystems instead of chasing algorithms. If you're a business owner, creator, or entrepreneur looking to build a brand that's rooted in connection, visibility, and long-term impact, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why I stopped chasing followers and started building community The difference between creating content and creating connection How networking events became relationship accelerators Why community is the future of business growth How partnerships and sponsorships fit into a long-term brand strategy The vision behind Connected & Paid Live Why every entrepreneur should build a visibility ecosystem instead of relying on one platform If this episode resonates with you, send me a DM on Instagram with the word EVENT to learn more about Connected & Paid Live. Resources Mentioned Connected & Paid Live Coffee, Content & Connections Connected & Paid Collective Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @michellelthames Website: https://michellethames.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A student's zip code should not decide their future. Penelope Barton built a school in 70 countries to prove it.Penelope is the CEO of Crimson Global Academy and co-founder of Crimson Academies, a group of five schools serving students from age five through eighteen, online and in person. Last year her team ran 144,000 classes. Some of her students learn from boats, connected by satellite internet.She grew up in rural New Zealand before the internet, where one teacher covered English, math, and science, and you got whoever you got. That is the problem she has spent six years dismantling.We talk about how she scaled it: starting with two years of high school and one curriculum, then adding learning modes, ages, and countries as students asked for them. She places kids by ability, not age. Seven-year-olds are building apps. A venture capital firm is funding five of her seniors to launch real businesses before graduation. And she just opened a tuition-free school funded directly by the New Zealand government, which took three years of proving results first.She also says something most founders will recognize: the hardest thing she manages is not scale or regulation. It is her own impatience.Chapters:

Seth Godin said "choose your customers, choose your future" and he couldn't be more right! Today I talk about the massive importance of indeed choosing who you want to serve and how affects the success of your business. READ MORE HERE

Build a Brand That Opens Doors Before You Walk Into the RoomWhat makes someone memorable?It's not just a great website.It's not posting every day on social media.And it isn't luck.In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with award-winning public relations strategist and entrepreneur Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas and creator of one of the country's first PR agency franchise models.Together they unpack what it really takes to build authority, become visible, attract ideal clients, and create a business that reflects your values—not someone else's expectations.Whether you're building your first business or growing an established brand, this conversation offers practical advice on personal branding, marketing strategy, confidence, delegation, and creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.In This EpisodeThe difference between public relations and marketingWhy every founder needs a personal brandBuilding confidence without comparisonHow to stop chasing external validationCreating a business around your valuesWhy women struggle with visibilityBuilding authority before sellingHow PR creates trust with potential clientsWhy testimonials and case studies matterThe importance of founder visibilityStarting a PR agency while raising young childrenFranchising as a pathway to entrepreneurshipWhy collaboration beats competitionCreating sustainable success without burnout

Some dreams begin with a destination.Others become a lifelong way of leading.As a young girl growing up in Montville, New Jersey, Lindsey Chrismon set her sights on one place: West Point. It was an ambitious goal, one that would shape nearly every chapter that followed.In this encore presentation of one of HarmonyTALK's favorite conversations, host Greg Frigoletto sits down with Lindsey to explore an extraordinary journey defined not simply by achievement, but by purpose.That purpose carried her from the halls of the United States Military Academy to becoming the first woman to pilot the Army's elite AH-6M Little Bird helicopter. It guided her through leadership roles in one of the world's most demanding organizations, into Harvard Business School, and ultimately toward founding Oply, an AI-powered company transforming how homeowners care for their homes.But this conversation is not about résumés.It is about the moments that shape a life.Lindsey reflects on growing up with a dream that many people thought was too ambitious, discovering confidence through challenge, and learning that leadership is earned one decision at a time. She shares what it felt like to break barriers in military aviation, why service continues to guide her work, and how entrepreneurship became another opportunity to solve meaningful problems for others.Greg and Lindsey also explore the surprisingly human side of innovation. The result is technology that feels less like science fiction and more like thoughtful service.Throughout the conversation, Lindsey returns to one central idea. Leadership is not about titles or recognition. It is about helping people move forward with confidence, whether you're leading soldiers, classmates, colleagues, or customers.

What if the problem isn't that you're not working hard enough at all…What if the problem is that you've built a business that no longer feels like you?As part of our Summer Replay Series, I'm bringing back one of my favorite conversations — and it is just as powerful today as it was when we first recorded it.Maira Holzmann is a somatic therapist, group practice owner, and business coach whose approach to business is refreshingly different.Rather than chasing someone else's definition of success, she set out to build a business that reflected her deepest values, honored her strengths, and supported the life she actually wanted to live.Please — if you ever feel like you're having to sacrifice your Self in order to build your business — listen to this.Because in this episode, you'll hear...Why alignment matters just as much as strategy when growing your business.How Maira found the courage to rebuild even when nothing felt like it was working…The oh-so-powerful mindset shifts that helped her stop playing small. Period.What it means to build a business from the inside out.See here's the thing.Your success will feel completely different if it's rooted in your values instead of your ego, when you make decisions, take action, and craft your practice in the way that feels deeply true to who you are.Deeply true to who you are…And you'll still make good money, have a life, and feel wonderful about the work you do.Doesn't get any better than that, does it?So check it out. And let me know how this lands for you.If this conversation resonates, I'd love to hear what stood out most. And if someone comes to mind who needs this reminder right now, share the episode with them!  Not to sound over the top - but really - you could change someone's life.~WendyP.S. One of my favorite moments in this conversation comes near the very end, when I asked Maira what one last bit of wisdom she felt called to share. What she said has stayed with me ever since. I hope it stays with you, too. And if you know someone else who needs to hear this, please share it with them._____________TODAY'S GUEST: MAIRA HOLZMANNMaira Holzmann, LCSW passionately works at the intersection of being a seasoned therapist running a growing group practice and a business coach for soul-aligned therapists who want to stop feeling overworked, underpaid and unappreciated. With her extensive training in empowered somatics, healing trauma, and nurturing resilience Maira is dedicated to helping psychotherapists do good, live large and thrive more.You can find her at: www.SomaticTherapyPartners.com_____________MENTIONEDEpisode 39: Why Closing Her Group Practice was One of the Best Things She Ever Did: An Interview with Ali BoehmEpisode 42: Thinking Big: How to Grow and Manage a Large Group Practice with Amanda LandryEpisode 43: What I Got Right as a Group Practice Owner, and a Few Things I Missed_____________LET's CONNECT:Want to be a Guest on Ideal Practice™? Submit your application here.Follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn. Support the showWendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Grief To PurposeThree pregnancy losses. A stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis. A pandemic shutdown. Then a miracle pregnancy that ends with Niki becoming a new mom while her own mother enters hospice. If you've ever felt your life split into before and after, this conversation will feel familiar in the deepest way. Niki DeConcini joins us with a story about grief, faith, and rebuilding when your body, your plans, and your sense of safety all change at once.We talk about what motherhood means long before a baby arrives, and why miscarriage grief can be both invisible and identity-shaping. Niki shares the reality of postpartum while caregiving, the loneliness of being the “strong one,” and how trauma shows up in the nervous system. We also dig into holistic wellness and integrative healing, not as a cure-all, but as a way to reclaim agency, support quality of life, and come back to yourself when everything feels raw.From there, Niki takes us into the entrepreneurship journey: leaving a stable marketing career she loved, building a fast-growing agency that looked successful on paper, then realizing her body and spirit were paying the price. She explains how inner work, subconscious reprogramming, NLP, and learning to trust intuition helped her pivot toward true alignment. That pivot becomes Female Founders Twin Cities, a Minnesota community for women entrepreneurs focused on building businesses from the inside out, with real connection instead of performative networking.If you're navigating grief, caregiver burnout, a fertility journey, or a business pivot, press play and stay with us to the end. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the moment that hit you most.Connect with Niki:Website: Female Founders TCIG: @femalefounderstwincities  &  @nikideconcini Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

What if the story you are not saying out loud is the one quietly shaping how you lead, price, decide, and show up in your business?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Jennifer Griffith, author, speaker, and host of the About Your Mother podcast. Jennifer's work explores the relationships and defining moments that shape who people become, and her debut memoir, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment, offers a powerful lens on motherhood, resilience, abandonment, and rewriting the next chapter without erasing the backstory.Together, Shauna Lynn and Jennifer explore why authenticity cannot be copied from someone else's framework, how borrowed business advice can pull entrepreneurs away from their real strengths, and why the most meaningful stories often begin in the places people have been taught to hide.Listeners will walk away with a stronger understanding of how to use their own story as a source of clarity, confidence, connection, and business direction.Timestamps:(01:50) - (05:12) - Why hidden scripts shape leadership, pricing, boundaries, and capacity(05:13) - (11:21) - Authenticity, borrowed business advice, and the danger of copying someone else's strategy(11:22) - (17:22) - How to use case studies, frameworks, and your own why without losing yourself(17:23) - (24:21) - Finding the deeper origin story behind your business, passion, or creative work(24:22) - (31:43) - Negative narratives, reframing painful moments, and using hard stories as fuel(31:44) - (40:23) - Owning your story, identity, family history, and what empowerment really means Resources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastBoth Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment by Jennifer Griffith: https://byjennifergriffith.com/the-book/Ep 100: Why People Pleasing Is Burning You Out and How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/people-pleasingEp 115: Why the Loudest Business Advice Is Not Always the Smartest Move: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/loudest-adviceConnect with Jennifer Griffith:Learn more about Jennifer: https://www.byjennifergriffith.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.griffith.904/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byjennifergriffith/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ByJenniferGriffithEmail: hello@byjennifergriffith.comJennifer Griffith is an author, speaker, and host of the About Your Mother podcast, where she explores the relationships, family histories, and defining moments that shape people's lives. Her debut memoir, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment, is a candid reflection on motherhood, resilience, family complexity, and the lasting impact of the stories people inherit and choose to rewrite. Through her writing, podcasting, and speaking, Jennifer invites others to look honestly at both the beauty and the mess of their stories, find connection through shared human experience, and become more empowered by the truth of where they have been and where they are choosing to go next.

Send us Fan MailWhat if burnout wasn't the end of your story—but the beginning of a more aligned one?As moms and entrepreneurs, we're often praised for doing more, pushing harder, and sacrificing ourselves for everyone else. But what if true success isn't found in exhaustion? What if slowing down is actually the key to sustainable growth?In this heartfelt conversation, Angela sits down with best-selling author and heart-led leadership expert Isabelle Tremblay to explore how burnout became the catalyst for redefining success, embracing self-leadership, and building a life rooted in love, purpose, and alignment.After walking away from a successful 24-year corporate career, Isabelle discovered that the most powerful leaders don't lead from depletion—they lead from wholeness. Together, Angela and Isabelle discuss practical ways busy mompreneurs can protect their energy, quiet the mental noise, and create businesses that support the life they truly want.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why burnout is often an invitation to realign rather than a sign of failureThe subtle warning signs of burnout that high-achieving women often overlookHow to redefine success without sacrificing your business goalsWhat heart-led leadership really looks like in business and at homeSimple daily practices to quiet your mind and reconnect with your purposeWhy protecting your energy is one of the most important leadership skills you can developHow slowing down can actually create more sustainable growthAngela's Top Takeaways:Burnout is feedback—not failure.Protecting your energy is an act of leadership, not selfishness.Small, intentional daily habits create lasting transformation.Connect with Isabelle TremblayWebsite: https://loveleadsucceed.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveleadsucceedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelletremblayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveleadsucceedConnect with AngelaWebsite: https://mombusinesscoach.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mombusinesscoachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mombusinesscoachEnjoying The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast?If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mompreneur who could use this reminder today. Your support helps more women build businesses that align with their values, protect their peace, and create success on their own terms. 

On this week's episode, I'm thrilled to share a special live recording from Jess Williamson's Million Dollar Brand Event in New York City, where I had the incredible honour of moderating a powerhouse panel of women entrepreneurs and founders. Joining me are Jaclyn Johnson, Suneera Madhani, and Kendall Reynolds, three leaders who have built personal brands alongside businesses spanning fintech, consumer products and events. Each of them brings a unique journey and perspective on what it takes to create, grow, and monetize a brand in today's fast-paced landscape.In this episode, we unpack the strategies and thought processes that helped these women not only build iconic companies but also leverage their personal brands to open doors, generate revenue, and build trust. From balancing the business with personal visibility, to navigating identity shifts post-exit, to monetizing content thoughtfully and strategically, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for founders, creators and anyone looking to make their mark!Tune in to hear more about: • How to align your personal brand with your business without letting one overshadow the other • Practical strategies for monetizing expertise, content, and personal influence beyond follower count • Navigating identity and brand evolution after major business milestones or exits • Leveraging authenticity, thought leadership, and unique perspective to stand out in crowded markets • The importance of diversifying income streams and creating sustainable brand opportunitiesListen for an array of candid stories, high-level takeaways, and real-life examples of how three incredible women navigate the intersections of personal brand, business growth and entrepreneurship. Share your biggest takeaways with me on IG @AlliArruda!Jaclyn Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/Suneera Madhani - https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/Kendall Reynolds - https://www.instagram.com/kendallgalore/Event Host - Jess Williamson - https://www.instagram.com/jess.williamson8/Get on the Mentor Collective Mastermind waitlist for the next time enrolment is open! Sign up here https://chrisharder.me/mentorLet's Connect!• INSPIRE + MOVE EVENTS• Instagram• Private Coaching• BENCHMARK FITNESS• Website• Facebook• TikTok

You are great at what you do. Your clients love you. And almost nobody knows you exist. That gap between your skill and your visibility is where revenue disappears. Diane Strand of JDS Productions, has spent 23 years building businesses in one of the most competitive industries in the world: entertainment production. She has worked on sets for General Hospital, Friends, and Walt Disney. She built JDS Productions into a seven-figure media company, launched over 100 actors and producers through her studio, and wrote the book on turning creative passion into profit (literally, it is called Creative Preneur). In this episode, Diane breaks down why creativity is not a soft skill but a growth strategy, why action always comes before confidence, and how the same tools performers use on stage (improv, rehearsal, storytelling, stepping into the spotlight before you feel ready) are the exact tools that scale a business past the million dollar mark. She also challenges the money mindset that keeps women entrepreneurs stuck: stop building cash flow and start building wealth.Chapters:

Feel behind on AI — or not sure it's even for you? Here's how to start using AI in your small business today with five simple steps, no tech background needed.

What happens when a Harvard MBA, a global pandemic, a layoff, and a pregnancy collide?For Leslie Danford, it became the perfect recipe for innovation.In this inspiring episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, a family-focused wellness brand that is redefining how families get essential nutrients. Leslie shares the real story behind launching a nutrition company while pregnant, raising young children, navigating uncertainty, and building a product that solves a problem she personally experienced.You'll hear how Leslie turned years of ideas into action, why customer feedback became one of her greatest business assets, and how she balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal wellness without striving for perfection.This conversation is packed with practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, moms considering a career pivot, and anyone looking to build something meaningful one small step at a time.In This EpisodeHow a layoff became the catalyst for entrepreneurshipWhy Leslie started interviewing customers before building a productLaunching a company while pregnantThe importance of deadlines for entrepreneursHow to validate a business idea before investing heavilyCustomer feedback and product developmentBuilding a wellness brand during uncertain timesMompreneur life and setting boundariesWhat entrepreneurship taught Leslie about leadershipHow success changes when you become a founderThe power of flexibility and taking imperfect actionWhy gut health, immune support, and nutrition matterYoga, self-care, and managing stress as an entrepreneur

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.In the final episode of this retail strategy series, Kathy Vurinaris and I discuss what it really takes to scale successfully in retail. From product innovation and manufacturing to forecasting and financial planning, we explore the systems and strategies that support sustainable growth.If you're building a product-based business and considering retail, this conversation will help you think beyond getting on the shelf—and focus on what it takes to stay there.You can connect with Kathy on LinkedIn. Find out more about Sleaks on their website.Love the show or want to request a topic? Leave us a message (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!).You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

This week, Jules Robinson the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Figur and Moira Muse joins Leigh to chat everything from the reality of reality TV to building not one, but two fashion businesses all in the midst of Covid. They're dive deep into why a woman's body should never be treated as a fleeting fashion trend, building body positivity and the Australian fashion industry's sizing problem. Plus, stay tuned for Boujie to Budget where Jules and Leigh share their ultimate winter wardrobe secrets, featuring a $30 coat steal and the perfect sheer travel cardigan. BOUJIE & BUDGET: Jules's Item: Winter Coats Budget: Big W &me Women's Oversized Cocoon Coat, $30. Boujie: Kookaï Elva Coat Dark Charcoal, $480. Leigh's Item: Sheer V-neck Cardigans Budget: Cotton On Feather Button Cardigan (Porcelain), $49.99. Boujie: United Arrows Sheer V-neck Cardigan Washable, $255. GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Watch us on YouTube here. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @nothingtowearpod Shop the Pod: Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Feedback? We're listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell Guest: Jules Robinson Producer: Talissa Bazaz, Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know—some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if connection is not just a nice-to-have in business, but one of the biggest drivers of trust, performance, and growth?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Shari Leid, author, speaker, connection expert, attorney, and founder of the Flip the Box movement. Shari shares how her personal story of being found as an orphaned baby in a cardboard box shaped her lifelong search for belonging, and how that same box became the foundation for a powerful leadership framework rooted in connection.Through her Table for 51 project, Shari traveled to all 50 states and shared meals with women she did not know, uncovering what creates meaningful connection beyond surface-level networking. She explains how disconnection shows up in teams, client relationships, and leadership, and why trust often begins with helping people feel seen.Listeners will walk away with practical ways to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and care.Timestamps:(01:50) - (04:26) - Why connection is a driver of business performance, not just a buzzword(04:27) - (08:09) - How disconnection shows up in leadership, teams, and client relationships(08:10) - (13:49) - Why connection matters after the pandemic and how Flip the Box began(13:50) - (19:25) - The Flip the Box framework and how it builds trust in leadership(19:26) - (28:00) - Simple ways to help team members and clients feel seen(28:01) - (38:20) - Prioritizing connection, Shari's retreat, and flipping the story you tell yourselfResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastFlip the Box Women's Retreat - Use code RWRB to save $100 off registration: https://www.sharileid.com/retreatTable for 51 by Shari Leid: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/table-for-51The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman: https://amzn.to/4v4RPUzConnect with Shari Leid:Learn more about Shari: https://www.sharileid.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharileidbizInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/an_imperfectly_perfect_life/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-leid-51a53b10/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sharileidTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharileidX: https://x.com/AnImperfectlyLinktree: https://linktr.ee/animperfectlyperfectlifeEmail: Sharileid@sharileid.comShari Leid is an author, speaker, connection expert, attorney, and founder of the Flip the Box movement. A former litigator, Shari brings analytical thinking, lived experience, and a deep understanding of human connection to her work with leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations. She is the author of Table for 51, a project that took her across all 50 states to share meals with women and explore how connection shapes leadership, belonging, and life. Through her Flip the Box framework, Shari helps professionals turn disconnection into a strategic advantage by strengthening trust, improving communication, and creating relationships that support performance, retention, growth, and meaningful reinvention.

You want to build the business. You also cannot afford to quit your job. For most women, that tension kills the idea before it starts. Toni Toomey refused to let it. She is a second-time founder who sold her first company in her twenties, a full-time AI professional, the primary breadwinner in her family, and the CEO of Hone - a premium postpartum apparel brand made from hormone-safe natural fibers. She bootstrapped her startup without a single dollar of venture capital because, as she puts it, the VC model funds just 2.5% of women founders, so she built her own path. In this episode, Toni shares how she identified a product gap that a male founder would likely miss, why she uses AI to compress days of operational work into hours without ever using it to write her content, and why community is replacing paid ads as the most effective growth strategy for early-stage founders. Toni also breaks down what to look for (and what to avoid) in the fabrics you wear every day and why the apparel industry's impact on women's health is a problem hiding in plain sight. Chapters:

What if I told you that everything you think you need to grow your business — the followers, the perfect brand, the credentials, the viral moment — none of it is actually what's going to make you successful? Today I'm giving you the one thing that will. READ MORE HERE

What if the secret to growing your business wasn't another funnel, ad campaign, or social media strategy?In this inspiring conversation, Julie sits down with Virginia Muzquiz, known as "The Referral Diva," to discuss how entrepreneurs can build thriving businesses through authentic relationships, meaningful connections, and referral-based growth. Virginia shares lessons from more than 20 years of helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs create revenue through trust instead of transactional marketing.The conversation goes far beyond referrals. Virginia opens up about overcoming a devastating health crisis, rebuilding her confidence, developing self-efficacy, and learning how to create success without relying on fear, perfectionism, or burnout.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by funnels, social media algorithms, or trying to "do business the right way," this episode will remind you that relationships remain your most valuable business asset.In This EpisodeWhy perfection is hurting your visibilityThe difference between visibility and validationBuilding a business through relationships instead of adsThe entrepreneur mindset shift that changes everythingVirginia's powerful health and healing journeyDeveloping self-efficacy through adversityWhy consistency beats talentThe importance of market insight before building offersReferral marketing strategies that actually workNetworking mistakes entrepreneurs makeThe power of asking for helpHow to become a super connectorWhy kindness is a business strategy

Recorded live at SocialWest 2026 in Calgary, Jessica Lortie, Head of Marketing at Toast, joins host Lindsay Smith to dig into one of the most persistent and underreported gaps in the Canadian tech and marketing industries.Toast is a tech HR firm dedicated to closing gender gaps in the sector, working with organizations to diversify their hiring pipelines and running a community platform that gives women in tech the belonging, sponsorship, and psychological safety that workplaces often fail to provide.Jessica shares the data behind a pay gap that tripled between 2016 and 2024, why masculine-coded job titles are quietly filtering women out before they even apply, how Toast's Champions Program is training men to advocate for women in the workplace, and why community might be the most underrated career acceleration tool available to women in tech right now.The gap is real. The data is clear. And the playbook for closing it is already being written.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!In this episode, Wendy sits down with Patricia Noel Drain, author of 14 books, podcaster, and business mentor who specializes in guiding women entrepreneurs over 50 to step fully into their value and create the income they deserve. Her signature certification program, Your Gift Is Your Niche, empowers women to discover, own, and monetize their natural gifts, talents, and skills.They explore:Why women entrepreneurs over 50 are uniquely positioned to work less and make more, and why authenticity, not hustle, is the real superpowerHow to uncover your unique gifts and design a business around what you actually excel atSaying yes to yourself at any age: Patricia's real-time discovery of new experiences, curiosity, and beginner's mindPatricia's whole approach centers on a simple belief: thriving in business is less about degrees or credentials, and more about uncovering and monetizing your unique gifts. When women step into authenticity and stop trying to fit into someone else's mold, everything shifts. They make better money, work fewer hours, and most importantly, they get to be themselves. That's when the possibilities become endless.Connect with Patricia:PatriciaDrain.comYourGiftIsYourNiche.comWomen Entrepreneurs Over 50 Podcast: patriciadrain.com/women-entrepreneurs-over-50-podcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patriciadrainFacebook: facebook.com/patriciadrainReferenced in this Episode:Health and Wealth: Building the Foundation for Women's Power with Nancy Griffin: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/19350798The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss: amazon.com/dp/0307465357?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

What does it take to leave a successful career, bet on yourself, and build a multi-seven-figure business from scratch? In this inspiring episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Katie Love, Founder and CEO of Love Social Media, to talk about entrepreneurship, personal branding, social media marketing, and creating a business that supports the life you truly want. Before becoming a sought-after social media strategist, Katie was an NBC News reporter covering presidential elections, natural disasters, and major national stories. Despite achieving her lifelong career goal, she realized she was unfulfilled and decided to take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship. What started with zero clients, zero funding, and plenty of uncertainty eventually grew into a multi-seven-figure women-led agency serving hundreds of brands. Katie shares the lessons she learned while building her business during some of life's biggest transitions—including becoming a mother, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship during the pandemic, and creating a non-traditional family dynamic that allowed her husband to become a stay-at-home dad. Together, Allison and Katie dive into the power of founder-led brands, why authenticity is outperforming polished content, and how business owners can leverage social media to build trust, authority, and meaningful connections with their audience. You'll also learn practical strategies for creating engaging content, improving visibility online, understanding platform selection, increasing engagement, and turning your expertise into business growth. Whether you're building a personal brand, growing a business, or looking for the confidence to take the next step toward your goals, this conversation will leave you inspired to show up, be seen, and believe in what's possible. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Katie Love built a multi-seven-figure agency after leaving her career in broadcast journalism Why founder-led brands are winning and how personal branding drives business growth The social media strategies that turn content into credibility, trust, and revenue How to create authentic content that stands out in a crowded digital landscape Katie's top tips for increasing engagement, visibility, and audience connection The content mistakes most entrepreneurs make—and what to do instead Why saves, shares, and community-building matter more than vanity metrics How to overcome fear, show up confidently online, and become the face of your brand Lessons on scaling a business, leading a team, and creating a life aligned with your values The mindset shifts that helped Katie navigate entrepreneurship, motherhood, and massive growth This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. Learn more about their Women's Health Navigation Team and how they're making healthcare simpler for women and their families at AdventHealthForWomen.com. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

Serin Silva is an intuitive strategic advisor and executive coach who helps powerhouse women move from stuck to strategic growth. After two decades leading transformation as a VP at Fortune 500 companies, including taking Williams-Sonoma to half a billion in sales and launching Hearst Corporation's first digital division, Serin now guides CEOs and executives to make clear, confident, and energetically aligned decisions in the moments that matter most. Her work blends sharp business strategy with intuitive insight, a rare combination that's helped clients scale from $10M to $25M, land CEO roles, and transform from self-doubt to self-belief. Serin helps high-achieving women recalibrate how they lead, turning overwhelm into clarity and performance into purpose. Her clients include leaders from Apple, Patreon, Airbnb, Genentech, UCLA, and Microsoft.  

As a high-achieving woman, you probably don't need more discipline. In this episode, Relle Dixon explains how better nutrition will build your leadership, your voice, and your authority. Your body is your greatest business asset. But here's what I hear from so many established founders, podcasters, speakers, and authors in my world: I'm doing everything right, but I'm running on empty.In our conversation, we go beyond the surface-level habits and explore the deeper layer: how your relationship with your body impacts your capacity, your focus, and your ability to lead in a way that feels good, aligned, and sustainable.In This Episode, You'll Discover:The surprising connection between how you fuel your body and the authority you bring to every room you walk intoWhy discipline and willpower aren't your problem (and what actually moves the needle when it comes to energy, clarity, and decision-making)How strength training, proper nutrition, and rest don't take away from your ambition (hint: they're the infrastructure that sustains it)The three foundational shifts that create the fastest return in energy and focus (spoiler: they're simpler than you think)What "sustainable success" actually looks like when you start building for longevityThe honest conversation about visibility, vulnerability, and why sharing the real, messy parts of your journey is what actually builds communityRelated Episodes:- Natural Energy Boosts For Better Focus with Allison Jordan- Threads Is The Most Underrated Platform for Authentic Marketing Right NowConnect with our guest:Relle Dixon is a fitness and nutrition coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who helps high-performing women understand that their body is their greatest business asset. She teaches practical strategies around nutrition, strength training, and metabolic health so ambitious women can build energy, resilience, and sustainable success in both life and business. Connect with her on Instagram. Threads, and LinkedIn.*Note: This may contain affiliate links, which means if you click and buy, I'll earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I never recommend things I don't love or haven't used.

Today's episode was recorded in partnership with flaconi, Germany's leading online destination for beauty and fragrance. And it's one of those conversations that reminded me why I love doing this podcast so much.We're sitting down with Alicia Lindner, who runs a third-generation family business in the beauty industry called Annemarie Börlind. But this conversation is about so much more than a brand story. We talk about growing up surrounded by the scent of plant oils and flowers drifting out of a laboratory in the Black Forest and what it means to carry a legacy without turning it into something rigid.We also talk about sibling leadership, building and growing the brand independently, the spirit of the Schwarzwald, and the beauty industry as it looks today. But also about very human things. Like why skipping lunch is never a good idea and why the forest can be the best mentor when everything feels a bit too loud.This episode is thoughtful and honest. Alicia became an immediate star of the show. Please tune in and enjoy the energy that this episode will give you!Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Magic Made, Chrissy and Megan unpack one of the biggest questions artists, entrepreneurs, photographers, designers, makers, and dreamers ask themselves.Chrissy shares her experience attending design school, while Megan shares what it was like building a photography business without formal training. Together, we explore the value of education, the power of self-teaching, and why creativity isn't something that can be handed to you in a classroom.Whether you're thinking about college, changing careers, or finally giving yourself permission to pursue something creative, this conversation is for you.✨ In this episode we talk about:Design school vs being self-taughtWhy comparison keeps creatives stuckThe hidden value of formal educationWhat school can never teach youFinding your own creative voiceBuilding confidence through practiceWhy creativity is something you do, not something you're given"Creativity isn't a credential. It's a practice."If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to hear what you're creating. Tag us on Instagram and show us the project you're bringing to life. We can't wait to cheer you on.

What if watching your competitors is not giving you clarity - but quietly pulling you away from your own business vision?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon explores the fine line between healthy competitor awareness and toxic comparison. For many service-based entrepreneurs, especially in industries like home staging, interior design, consulting, and coaching, it can feel like everyone is watching everyone. But when competitor research turns into obsession, it can lead to reactive decisions, scattered offers, pricing doubts, and a business that no longer feels aligned.Shauna Lynn breaks down how to learn from others without copying them, why online success is often just a highlight reel, and how to use your own vision, values, differentiators, and client experience as the filter for business decisions.Listeners will walk away with a healthier way to view competitors, stronger questions to ask about their own business, and a reminder that standing out often comes from leaning further into what already makes them different.Timestamps:(01:49) - (06:20) - Why competitor watching is normal, but can quickly become unhealthy(06:21) - (10:36) - The difference between market awareness and competitor obsession(10:37) - (17:22) - Why online success is often a highlight reel, not the full business story(17:23) - (24:15) - How comparison weakens your instincts and disconnects you from your vision(24:16) - (28:43) - Using competitors to clarify your differentiators instead of copying their offers(28:44) - (31:40) - Building from clarity, confidence, and your own version of successResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Have you ever known exactly what you should be doing in your business, yet still found yourself avoiding it? Whether it's posting on social media, following up with prospects, raising your rates, or having sales conversations, many entrepreneurs struggle with taking consistent action on the activities that generate revenue. In this Mastering Excellence episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch sits down with EFT tapping expert Nancy Linnerooth to explore why smart, capable women entrepreneurs often get stuck in patterns of procrastination, self-sabotage, and avoidance. Nancy combines her experience as a Harvard-trained attorney, therapist, and EFT practitioner to help women identify and release subconscious blocks that keep them from reaching their next level of success. Together, Nikki and Nancy unpack the hidden beliefs that can influence everything from visibility and confidence to money, leadership, and business growth. The conversation explores how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping, can help uncover subconscious patterns that traditional mindset work may miss. Nancy shares examples of the surprising beliefs that often surface during tapping sessions and explains how those beliefs can quietly prevent entrepreneurs from taking action, even when they know exactly what to do. Nikki also shares her personal experience participating in a tapping session with Nancy and discusses the powerful shifts that can happen when long-held beliefs are finally released. If you've ever wondered why you keep delaying important business activities despite your best intentions, this episode offers a fascinating look into what may be happening beneath the surface.       In this episode, learn: Why women entrepreneurs often avoid revenue-generating activities How subconscious beliefs influence business decisions Common money blocks that keep entrepreneurs stuck What EFT tapping is and how it works How childhood experiences can shape beliefs about success and money Why procrastination is often a symptom, not the root problem How tapping helps uncover and release limiting beliefs Ways to reduce resistance and take action with more confidence       A question to consider: What is the revenue-generating activity you've been avoiding lately? And what belief might be hiding underneath that resistance?       Sometimes the challenge is not a lack of strategy or knowledge. Sometimes it's an invisible belief that's quietly influencing your actions. Listen in to discover how identifying and releasing those blocks can help you move forward with greater ease, confidence, and consistency. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Sales Maven Show and share it with another entrepreneur who is ready to stop procrastinating and start taking action on the activities that grow their business.         Find Nancy: Website: https://unblockresults.com/ Podcast: EFT Breakthroughs Podcast https://unblockresults.com/eft-breakthroughs/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eft-breakthroughs/id1874039628 Free Resource: Procrastination Breakthrough Kit https://unblockresults.com/get-nancys-procrastination-breakthrough-kit/             You're invited to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to get the support needed to increase your close rate. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; Nikki provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then check out and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for$47.00!     For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook.   Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society https://calendly.com/salesmaven/work-with-nikki-discussion

Have you ever finished a full workday feeling flat out, but wondering what you actually actually achieved? In today's episode, I talk about the invisible labor tax and how the mental load at home can quietly drain your energy, creativity, and business growth.   Full shownotes at https://clarewood.com/podcast/episode379/

How do you turn a side hustle into a nationally recognized beauty brand?   In this inspiring episode, Shan Berries shares how purpose, perseverance, and passion helped her build a cosmetics company that's changing lives.   After more than a decade in radio and television, Shan made a bold leap into entrepreneurship by launching Shades By Shan Cosmetics, a beauty brand now carried in over 600 JCPenney stores nationwide. Beyond creating high-quality beauty products, Shan built her company around a mission to support single parents through the The MamaBerries Nonprofit Foundation, which has already helped more than 100 families across the country.   In this episode, we discuss:   • Transitioning from broadcasting to entrepreneurship • Growing a side hustle into a national retail brand • The realities of fundraising and scaling a business • Building a purpose-driven company that gives back • Representation as a Latina founder in the beauty industry • Balancing ambition with impact   Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a beauty enthusiast, or someone looking for inspiration to pursue your purpose, this conversation will leave you motivated to dream bigger and lead with heart.   Connect with Shan  

Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest transformation in your business—and your life—didn't come from doing more...But from letting go?In this heartfelt solo episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela Masciulli reflects on the lessons she's learned through years of entrepreneurship, motherhood, personal growth, and hosting more than 250 conversations with inspiring women entrepreneurs and thought leaders.Instead of sharing what she's added to become more successful, Angela opens up about the beliefs, habits, and expectations she's released to create a business and life that feel more peaceful, confident, and aligned.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in comparison, or like you're constantly striving for "more," this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask yourself what you're ready to let go of.In This Episode, You'll Discover:✨ Why you don't have to prove your worth to be successful✨ How letting go of perfection creates more confidence✨ Why being busy isn't the same as being fulfilled✨ The power of setting boundaries that protect your peace✨ Why comparing your journey to someone else's keeps you from embracing your own✨ How trusting your intuition can create a business that's aligned with your values✨ The importance of protecting your energy—not just your time✨ Why rest is a leadership strategy, not a reward✨ How releasing expectations can open the door to greater joy and purpose✨ One simple reflection that can help you move into your next season with more clarityReflection QuestionWhat is one thing you're ready to let go of so you can create more peace, confidence, and alignment in your life?Work With AngelaIf you're ready to build a business that feels aligned with your life—not one that leaves you burned out—I'd love to support you.Learn more at:

Leah Lykins thinks college isn't the only path to a good career, and she's built worker-first tools that prove it. Leah is the co-founder of Where We Go, a public benefit corporation connecting people who are ready to work with the programs ready to train them, and the co-founder of Camp Chateau, an adult women's sleepaway camp in a French château.In this episode, Leah explains why the infrastructure that keeps a country running, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing to the electrical grid, needs people desperately, and how the right framing turns a career nobody has heard of into one worth getting out of bed for. She also shares how she and her mother bought a château for the price of a San Francisco apartment, funded the first location with 150 women, and filled the second in seven days.If you are rethinking your next move, or want to build a business that actually fits your life, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.In this second episode of my three-part podcast series we continue the conversation with Kathy Vurinaris, and dive into what it really takes to succeed in retail.Kathy brings decades of retail expertise to this discussion as we explore the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that can help entrepreneurs build strong retail partnerships and create sustainable growth. Whether you're preparing for your first retail opportunity or looking to strengthen your existing retail business, this conversation will help you avoid common pitfalls and position yourself for long-term success.Tune in for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to win in retail—and why preparation is often the difference between getting on the shelf and staying there.You can connect with Kathy on LinkedIn. Find out more about Sleaks on their website.Love the show or want to request a topic? Leave us a message (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!).You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

For simple actionable tips to grow your business, subscribe to The FoundHer Files Most women entrepreneurs build a business to solve a problem they found in the market. Sadie Lincoln built one to solve a problem she had been hiding for a decade.Sadie is the co-founder of Barre3, a mindful fitness company with more than 200 studios and an online platform reaching clients in over 100 countries. On Dear FoundHer with host Lindsay Pinchuk, she finally says out loud what took years to admit. A secret eating disorder, a body she was trying to conquer, and a pregnancy that cracked something open she had not been able to reach before.What she discovered in her living room in 2008 became the foundation of everything Barre3 stands for. And every major business decision since then, including walking away from a deal that would have made her a household name in fitness, has traced back to that same truth.Female founders who are scaling a business while trying to stay honest about what it costs will recognize themselves here. Sadie built a community for business the old-fashioned way, face painters at a fountain, free classes above a health food store, relationships that no algorithm can manufacture. She course-corrected when outside pressure pulled her away from her values and called it growing without burnout before that phrase even existed. And the personal brand decision she made, choosing to stay small enough to stay true, is one most founders never have the nerve to make.Know yourself first. Do the research. Surround yourself only with people who are excellent at what they do and who respect why you are excellent too.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Meet Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder and CEO of barre304:00 How Barre3 Was Built Around Mindful Fitness and Why That Was a Radical Idea in 200806:19 The Invisible Truth Behind the Business and What Sadie Finally Said Out Loud09:27 Why the Hardest Moments in Business Are Often the Seed of What Comes Next13:56 From Living Room Workouts to a Fitness Company Built to Franchise17:01 The Grassroots Marketing Strategy That Still Outperforms Social Media21:47 Why Community Is the Actual Product at Barre3 and How That Drives Sustainable Growth25:25 What Kept Barre3 Standing While Other Boutique Fitness Brands Fell Apart28:00 The Deal Sadie Walked Away From and the Financial Hit She Took to Stay True31:53 The Kitchen Moment That Changed Everything37:27 What's Next for barre340:21 Three Pieces of Advice for Women Starting a BusinessConnect with Sadie Lincoln:Follow Sadie on Instagram Connect with Sadie on LinkedIn Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the career you've worked decades to build no longer aligns with the life you want to live? In this inspiring episode, Allison sits down with entrepreneur and Sun Drunk founder Cat Lepetit to discuss her remarkable journey from leading some of the world's most recognizable beauty brands to building a thriving lifestyle business rooted in joy, purpose, and coastal living. After spending more than two decades climbing the corporate ladder with companies like Sephora, Benefit Cosmetics, Makeup Forever, and Murad, Cat found herself questioning what success truly meant. The COVID-19 pandemic became a catalyst for reflection, prompting her to reevaluate her priorities, reconnect with herself, and imagine a different future. Cat shares the behind-the-scenes story of leaving corporate leadership, navigating uncertainty, exploring multiple business ideas, and ultimately receiving the inspiration that became Sun Drunk—a beach lifestyle brand designed to bring happiness, color, and ease into everyday life. Throughout the conversation, Cat opens up about the challenges of reinvention, the importance of listening to your intuition, embracing discomfort, and having the courage to start over—even when others don't understand your vision. Whether you're dreaming of launching a business, considering a major career pivot, or simply seeking more alignment in your life, this episode will encourage you to trust yourself, take the next step, and create a life that feels as good as it looks. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to navigate a major career transition Why success and fulfillment aren't always the same thing The role intuition plays in entrepreneurship How COVID inspired personal and professional reinvention What it takes to build a lifestyle brand from scratch Why flexibility, family, and purpose matter in business The power of embracing uncertainty and starting over Lessons from scaling global brands and launching a startup

Join the challenge: https://thevisibleceo.com/bestkeptsecretchallengeIf you are posting every day and still feeling invisible, this episode is going to hit home. Crissy Conner breaks down the real reasons women entrepreneurs stay the best kept secret in their industry and what it actually takes to fix it.This is not about going viral. This is about being findable, searchable and recommended, by real people and by AI. Crissy walks through the five most common visibility blockers she has seen in over 10 years of working with entrepreneurs and gives you a clear picture of what a real visibility strategy looks like in 2026.The OMNI Method is a diversified visibility strategy built across social media, search and AI - designed for female entrepreneurs who want to be known, found and unforgettable without living online around the clock. If you are ready to build visibility that works harder than you do, learn more at https://thevisibleceo.com/omni Website: thevisibilityimpactshow.comBrand: thevisibleceo.com Instagram: instagram.com/itscrissyconner TikTok: tiktok.com/@crissyconner Facebook: facebook.com/crissyconner YouTube: youtube.com/@CrissyConner LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/crissyconner 

You Can Do Anything But You Cannot Do EverythingIf your company's revenue depends on one heroic leader, one star rep, or a handful of “can't lose” accounts, you do not have a growth strategy. You have a fragile setup that will crack the moment the market shifts or life gets real. Holly Laboda joins us to talk about building a sales operating system that creates consistent results without constant babysitting, and why “system-led growth” beats “hero-led growth” every time.We trace Holly's path from global experiences with Emirates Airlines to corporate leadership at CH Robinson, then into entrepreneurship with Luminaries Consulting and her next chapter as the founder of Formula L. Along the way, she opens up about the reality of launching a business while going through IVF, the isolation of miscarriage, and what it takes to keep moving when your personal life and professional life collide. The honesty here is paired with practical insight: you can do anything, but you cannot do everything, so you have to decide what matters and build the systems to protect it.We also get tactical on what great sales leadership looks like on the ground: strategic rapport building rooted in real curiosity, having tough conversations without pulling punches, and “eating the frog” before it grows teeth. Holly shares how she thinks about pricing, value-based offers, ethical boundaries, and why confidence is often the only thing standing between a founder and the number they actually need to charge.If you lead sales, run a services business, or you are a mom building something from scratch, this one will give you language, structure, and permission to stop being the linchpin. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with a friend who needs steadier growth, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Connect with Holly:Website: Formula LLinkedIn: Holly LaBodaContact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

Join the challenge: https://thevisibleceo.com/bestkeptsecretchallengeIf you are posting every day and still feeling invisible, this episode is going to hit home. Crissy Conner breaks down the real reasons women entrepreneurs stay the best kept secret in their industry and what it actually takes to fix it.This is not about going viral. This is about being findable, searchable and recommended, by real people and by AI. Crissy walks through the five most common visibility blockers she has seen in over 10 years of working with entrepreneurs and gives you a clear picture of what a real visibility strategy looks like in 2026.The OMNI Method is a diversified visibility strategy built across social media, search and AI - designed for female entrepreneurs who want to be known, found and unforgettable without living online around the clock. If you are ready to build visibility that works harder than you do, learn more at https://thevisibleceo.com/omni Website: thevisibilityimpactshow.comBrand: thevisibleceo.com Instagram: instagram.com/itscrissyconner TikTok: tiktok.com/@crissyconner Facebook: facebook.com/crissyconner YouTube: youtube.com/@CrissyConner LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/crissyconner 

What if the most valuable skill of the next decade isn't content creation, AI, or automation? What if it's community building? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames explores why community builders are uniquely positioned to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital connection. While technology continues to evolve, one thing remains true: people still crave belonging, trust, relationships, and meaningful human connection. Michelle shares what she's learning through building Coffee & Connections, community walks, curated dinner experiences, The Collective, and her upcoming Connected & Paid event. She explains why the future belongs to those who know how to bring people together and why relationship capital may become one of the most valuable assets you can build. If you're a creator, entrepreneur, leader, or business owner looking to build something that lasts, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why AI and automation are increasing the value of human connection • The growing loneliness epidemic and what it means for business • The difference between building an audience and building a community • Why relationship capital matters more than ever • Lessons from Coffee & Connections, The Walk, and The Dinner Series • How community creates opportunities that content alone cannot • Why community leaders are becoming the most influential people in business Key Quote: “Community leaders are the new influencers.” Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @MichelleLThames DM the word COMMUNITY to continue the conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for the 2027 Summer Solstice White Party at the Phineas Wright House. A celebration of community, intention, and connection. Save your seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party-2027In this episode, Wendy sits down with Nancy Griffin, who has spent nearly three decades exploring the intersection of health and wealth, and how both are foundational to women's self-worth, power, and legacy. Nancy started Women Worth & Wellness 30 years ago when women were beginning to earn real money but didn't know how to think about it strategically. Over three decades, she's evolved the mission: it's no longer just about building net worth. It's about women stepping into the power they've earned and choosing what to do with it.They explore:Why health and wealth belong together and how integrating them fuels women's powerWhat it means for women to step into the opportunity they're in of more earning, more inheriting, and longer life expectancyHow knowing your uniqueness and delegating allows you to invest your greatest asset of time in what matters mostNancy's philosophy is simple: women have already achieved an incredible amount. Now the question is: what are you going to do with that power? Not from a place of obligation or guilt, but from genuine alignment with your values. She talks about twinning health and wealth in every conversation, because you can't show up powerfully in the world if you're not taking care of yourself. And once you're grounded, the real work begins: stepping in, stepping up, and amplifying your impact through generosity, philanthropy, and legacy.Connect with Nancy:Email: nancy@womenworthwellness.comWebsite: WomenWorthWellness.comInstagram: instagram.com/womenworthandwellnessFacebook: facebook.com/womenworthandwellnessLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/womenworthandwellness________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

What if the fastest way to grow your audience wasn't posting more content—but getting someone else to talk about you? In this episode, I'm sitting down with PR expert Lexi Smith to talk about one of the most overlooked visibility strategies for entrepreneurs: public relations. If you're tired of feeling invisible online, wondering how people land podcast interviews, media features, and speaking opportunities, this conversation will show you how to start building authority and credibility—even if you're a small business owner. Podcast Description Everyone talks about social media visibility. But what about PR? In this episode of the Classy Career Girl Podcast, I sit down with PR expert and GrowthMode founder Lexi Smith to discuss how entrepreneurs can use public relations to increase visibility, build credibility, and attract more opportunities. Lexi shares her journey from working in high-profile PR roles in Los Angeles to building her own successful agency and helping founders, executives, and experts become known for their expertise. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ What PR actually is (and what it isn't) ✔️ Why PR can accelerate your visibility faster than social media alone ✔️ How to position yourself as an expert in your industry ✔️ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching themselves ✔️ How to start getting media attention—even without a huge audience ✔️ Why credibility is one of the most valuable assets in business If you're looking for more visibility, authority, and opportunities in your business, this episode is a must-listen.

Most women founders never sell the business they built. Alisha Pennington wants to change that, and she says the block is not financial literacy. It is identity.In this episode, I sit down with Alisha Pennington, founder of Exette and a consultant who scaled and sold her own multi-seven-figure staffing agency. Only about 1% of female founders ever exit, and Alisha breaks down why: a lack of women we can point to who have done it, and the emotional attachment that keeps us holding on long after the business stops serving us.We get into the idea that your business is an asset, not your baby. We talk about building for optionality from day one, what "be ready so you don't have to get ready" actually looks like, and her vision for women buying and selling businesses to each other instead of letting them quietly disappear.If you are building toward a million and wondering what comes after, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

What happens when ambitious, purpose-driven women come together to learn, connect, and elevate their brands? In this special She Believed She Could™ Podcast episode, Allison Walsh and Carolina Flores recap the unforgettable She Believed She Could Summit and Visibility Lab, sharing the transformational moments, powerful breakthroughs, and practical strategies that left attendees inspired and ready to take action. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the summit's biggest themes—including personal branding, storytelling, public relations, podcast guesting, private podcasting, social media strategy, website development, book publishing, influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and content creation. You'll hear insights from an incredible lineup of experts who generously shared their knowledge, experience, and actionable tools to help women grow their visibility, build authority, and create greater impact through their businesses and personal brands. The episode also provides a behind-the-scenes look at Visibility Lab, where attendees received hands-on coaching, professional content creation support, brand messaging guidance, media training, and confidence-building experiences that transformed how they show up online and in their businesses. Whether you're building a personal brand, growing a business, launching a podcast, writing a book, pursuing brand partnerships, or simply looking for the confidence to step into your next level, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical next steps. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to build a stronger personal brand Why visibility creates business opportunities The power of public relations and earned media How podcast guesting can grow your audience Why private podcasts are becoming a powerful marketing tool Social media strategies that build authentic communities Website essentials every entrepreneur needs How to leverage influencer marketing and brand partnerships The importance of storytelling in business growth Why confidence grows through action and implementation How strategic networking accelerates success The role of community in personal and professional growth If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain about your next step, or hesitant to put yourself out there, this conversation is your reminder that your story matters—and your next opportunity may be one courageous step away. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

If the pace of running your business has felt heavier lately — more noise, more pressure, more competition for attention — this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Kami Guildner, a business coach for high-vibe women entrepreneurs. Last year, she put her usual work aside and spent months just listening — having real conversations with hundreds of women business owners about what was actually going on for them. What she heard surprised her, and it might surprise you too. We get into what she learned, how it's showing up in the businesses that are actually growing right now, and what to do with the ideas you've been sitting on but haven't quite known how to share with the world. If you've been craving more stillness, more quiet, and a little permission to stop doing everything all the time — pop in those earphones.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What Kami discovered after a year of real conversations with hundreds of women business owners Why the businesses that grew last year were run by women who paused and listened — even in a strange, uncertain year How to ask better questions that get to what your clients are really desiring, instead of just their pain points What a "one message for the world" is, and how to find yours Why more content isn't the answer when the market feels loud and saturated — and what is   KAMI'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Kami offers free monthly online training, alternating between live round tables with other speakers and deeper solo training. Head to her homepage and click "Get Updates" to get access: https://www.kamiguildner.com/ CONNECT WITH KAMI GUILDNER Website: https://www.kamiguildner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamiguildner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamiguildner/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1386664118079263/ Extraordinary Women Radio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-women-radio/id1216249277 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshq_YaaXUlwJzYduQqh4ww   ABOUT KAMI GUILDNER Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She's a connector, a storyteller, and a business coach for high-vibe women entrepreneurs, helping them raise up their voice, vision, and visibility for impact and business growth. Kami works with movement-maker women entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses and are scaling to multi-six-figures and beyond. Through her Soul+Strategy™ approach, she weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategy. She's the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference and host of the award-winning Extraordinary Women Radio™, and the best-selling author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 274: Power of Pause: Why Your Brain Cannot Solve the Problem with Wendy Paige Sterling —https://sarahwalton.com/take-pause/ Episode 300: 300 Episodes and Counting: Why Your Dreams in Progress Matter More Than Perfect Timing — https://sarahwalton.com/dreams-in-progress-300-episodes/ Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? If this conversation had you thinking about your own message, your own pace, or where your business is headed next — let's talk about it. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)

What happens to your practice when you're ready to walk away? Most private practice owners have no idea. Lord knows I sure didn't when that day came for me.And this week's guest, Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, believes that's a problem - and she wants you to KNOW what to do. A dentist, practice strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies, Ruth helps practice owners create businesses that run more efficiently today while also becoming far more valuable tomorrow.So in this episode, we'll talk about how to prepare your business to sell - information you need. But what surprised me about this conversation was that it's not really about selling your practice at all. It's about building a business that isn't completely dependent on you, one that can survive and thrive even after you're gone.There are many reasons you may want to step away from your practice some day. Retirement is the obvious one, but there are many others. So whether you're thinking about an exit in five years or twenty-five, the lessons in this episode can help you create a healthier practice, a stronger team, a better client experience, and more options for your future.And isn't that a good thing? :) In this episode, you'll hear...The four pillars of a healthy practice that's ready to sell.Why most owners wait far too long to think about their exit strategy (and what to do instead.)How Ruth cut her clinical hours in half while ultimately doubling her revenue. (Wait a minute. Whaaaa?!)Why systems, culture, and team ownership matter WAY more than most owners realize.And really, we'll talk about how creating a practice worth selling means creating a healthier business right now… so that you can build a practice that serves your clients well today without trapping you in it forever.Ruth also created a free resource that walks through the framework we discussed in today's episode. Visit www.PrepItNow.com to grab a checklist to help you begin thinking strategically about your own future.I wish I'd known all of this when I started my practice. Don't wait. ~WendyP.S. There are MANY reasons why you will one day want to walk away from your practice... so this conversation is worth hearing. What you're building today will bring value and choices to your life tomorrow._______________TODAY'S GUEST:  Dr. Ruth Mannschreck  Mannschreck is a dentist, practice management strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies. After spending more than 30 years in private practice, she learned firsthand how systems, culture, and leadership can dramatically improve both quality of life and business performance. Following the sale of her own practices (twice!), she became passionate about helping other owners avoid the mistakes she made and prepare their businesses for successful transitions. Today she helps private practice owners reduce their workload, strengthen their teams, and build practices that can thrive long after they're ready to step away.Her website: www.ShorelineStrategies.com  A Free Resource: www.prepitnow.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthmannschreck_______________WANT to BE a GUEST on the podcast?We are currently scheduling interviews for the 2nd half of the year. If you have a clear message, an engaging style, and a heart for healers, let's meet!  Submit your application right here.Support the showWendy Pitts Reeves, LCSWHost, Ideal PracticePrivate Practice Coach and Mentorwww.WendyPittsReeves.comWendy@WendyPittsReeves.com

Don't Imbibe the Kool-Aid with Kim Kennedy – It turns out that a large portion of the money earmarked for small businesses ends up going to big businesses. One of the biggest reasons is the red tape and the time it takes to cut through that red tape. Many small businesses do not have the manpower and time to go through the burdensome process of applying for help...

If you've been feeling stuck, stalled, or like you just can't move forward in your business, today's episode will show you exactly why — and give you a simple process to identify what's really holding you back so you can finally get moving. READ MORE HERE

From the time she was a little girl, Hayley Paige knew exactly what she wanted to do: design wedding dresses. And she did it. By her early thirties she had a million Instagram followers, a recurring spot on Say Yes to the Dress, and gowns selling in hundreds of stores worldwide. And then she lost all of it. Her name. Her Instagram. Her right to design. Even her right to publicly call herself Hayley Paige. What followed was years of fighting in court, broke, locked out of everything she had built, just to reclaim what should have been hers from the start. And when she finally did, she turned that experience into something bigger, founding A Girl You Might Know Foundation and She Is Cheval to make sure other women don't have to go through the same thing. Chapters: 00:00.120 Welcome to She Pivots 01:29.723 A Childhood Dream Takes Shape 09:55.000 Breaking into Wedding Dresses 13:54.702 Building a Brand on Social Media 17:31.320 Personal and Professional: Wedding and Divorce 20:57.720 The Legal Battle Begins 31:57.080 Rebirth and Reinvention 36:02.400 Buying Back Her Name 42:02.000 Rebuilding After the Fall 45:54.960 Love and Resilience: Hailey's Personal Growth 49:25.920 Low Point to Launch 52:21.880 Reflecting on Hayley's Unique Pivot 53:11.226 Podcast Credits You can keep up with Hayley Paige on instagram @misshayleypaige, and check out her foundation at https://www.agirlyoumightknowfoundation.org/ Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.