Podcasts about women entrepreneurs

What if working harder isn't the answer?Morgan Hamer knows what it feels like to do everything you're “supposed” to do and still know something isn't right.She built a successful career in commercial real estate, but eventually found herself burned out and disconnected from the life she actually wanted. Instead of walking away from everything she'd built, Morgan started paying attention to what energized her, what felt true to her and what she was ready to leave behind.That shift eventually led her to build a seven-figure real estate portfolio, own a commercial real estate firm and business brokerage, and create Morgan Manifest, where she helps women pursue success without living in a constant state of hustle. Podcast Episode with Morgan Ham…Morgan and I get into the part of success we don't talk about enough: the internal work.What happens when the very beliefs we think are protecting us are actually keeping us small?Morgan calls them “blessing blockers.”Maybe it's, “I can't afford it.”Maybe it's, “There isn't enough demand.”Or the sneakiest one: “I'm not good enough for that.”We talk about how those stories show up in our businesses, why slowing down can sometimes move us forward, and how to tell the difference between following someone else's version of success and creating a life that actually feels like yours.And yes, we go there with intuition, manifestation, divine guidance and Morgan's decision to come out of what she jokingly calls the “woo woo closet.” Podcast Episode with Morgan Ham…What You'll HearWhat being “in alignment” actually meansHow Morgan went from burnout to building a seven-figure real estate portfolioWhy working harder isn't always the path to earning moreHow Morgan blends spirituality with practical business decisionsHow to begin trusting your intuitionThe “blessing blockers” that can keep us stuckWhy scarcity and unworthiness don't always sound the way we expectHow to recognize when you're slipping back into burnoutWhy slowing down can be part of your business strategyMorgan's “hell yes or no” filter for boundaries and opportunitiesHow she structures her schedule around her energyWhy success doesn't have to require struggleOne thing I especially loved about this conversation is Morgan's reminder that alignment isn't something we figure out once. She describes it as an ongoing process of noticing what still belongs in your life and what you're ready to shed. Podcast Episode with Morgan Ham…

"You get launched over a barrier and now you're running. Everybody's yelling and you just have to get there." What happens when a psychology grad who grew up in tank tops and sundresses - and didn't own a single collared shirt - walks into a golf pro shop for the first time? She sees a disconnected, convoluted ecosystem and spends the next 19 years building the commerce layer that connects it all. In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark, the B2B wholesale commerce platform powering golf and outdoor lifestyle brands. From ordering 50 custom-logoed polos across 10 colorways to predicting what's trending in the market before orders are even placed, Meghann shares how she turned a sales rep's pad-and-paper problem into the platform the PGA of America calls "the commerce layer of golf." Whether you're a brand founder, a green grass buyer, or just golf-curious, this conversation is a masterclass in grit, empathy, and building infrastructure that makes everyone's life easier. 3 Key Takeaways you'll discover: 1. Psychology is the ultimate entrepreneur's superpower Meghann's BA in Psychology and Communications from Vanderbilt didn't lead her away from tech - it led her through it. From listening to customer pain points to building the right team, she credits her liberal arts background as the differentiator that helps her understand what people need, how they say it, and how to translate that into solutions. "I've actually used my psychology degree more than anything else." 2. Mass customization is the hardest problem in golf apparel - and RepSpark solved it It's not an e-commerce site where you put your name on a water bottle. It's 50 polos, 10 colorways, club logos on the correct side, correct colors, correct sizes - or the whole order comes back unsellable. Meghann explains how RepSpark spent years mastering this nuanced complexity, making it easy for sales reps and buyers alike to get it right the first time. 3. The future of golf commerce is predictive, intelligent, and inclusive With 9 million new golfers and brands like Lululemon and Fabletics entering the space, the game is expanding beyond traditional 18-hole courses. Meghann shares how AI is transforming RepSpark - from predictive ordering and order organization to auto-generated templates - and why the platform is leveling the playing field for up-and-coming brands to present a modern front as big as the enterprise players.

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What started as a $20,000 funding award three years ago has grown into an initiative worth close to $125,000, and a much bigger mission to change how Canadian women entrepreneurs access funding and build valuable businesses.Erin Sisko joins me to talk about the 2026 Capital Elle Business Impact Awards, why she wants more women thinking beyond simply starting a business, and how this year's award is tackling gaps in networks, growth capital, and acquisition opportunities.What you'll takeaway from this episode:The Capital Elle Business Impact Awards have grown significantly. This year's award is valued at close to $125,000, with nearly 45 partners coming together to support Canadian women entrepreneurs.Every applicant gets value. Applying immediately unlocks more than $500 worth of business resources from Canadian women founders across the country.The mission goes beyond funding individual winners. Erin wants to help change Canada's funding ecosystem so more women can access the resources they need to scale and build valuable companies.Women need to think about their businesses as assets. The goal isn't simply to create a job or income for yourself, but to understand the value-driving levers that can turn your business into an appreciating, wealth-creating asset.Don't count yourself out before you apply. This year's award focuses on three key access gaps: networks, growth capital, and acquisition opportunities. If you're questioning whether you're ready or deserving, Erin's message is simple: put your name forward.If you're a Canadian woman entrepreneur, take the 10 minutes and put your name forward. And if you know a woman building something valuable who should hear about this opportunity, send this episode her way.Links & Resources:Capital Elle Business Impact Awards: https://www.elleiance.ca/award (Application deadline - October 28 at 9:00 PM ET)Follow Elleiance through their newsletter, Instagram, or LinkedIn to stay connected to future awards and opportunities.Staci's Links:Instagram. Website.

What makes people remember a local business?It's not just a great product, a polished Instagram feed, or the perfect logo. It's the story—and the person behind it.On this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Danielle Gannon, the storyteller and entrepreneur behind Local Spotlight with Danielle and DG Media Relations, to talk about what it really takes to make a business—and the people behind it—feel seen.Danielle's career didn't follow a straight line. After spending more than a decade co-owning a natural food market, she discovered how much she loved meeting local business owners, visiting their spaces, and sharing their stories. When the world shut down in 2020, she took Local Spotlight on the road, highlighting businesses that needed visibility and community support. What began as a passion project eventually evolved into PR, marketing, branding, social media, event planning, and DG Media Relations. But this conversation goes far beyond marketing.Samantha and Danielle talk about why relationships still matter in an increasingly digital world, and why Danielle believes face-to-face connection can create something that a perfectly curated online presence simply can't replicate.They also get into the pressure so many women and entrepreneurs put on themselves to do everything. Danielle shares why knowing your strengths—and paying someone else to handle the things outside those strengths—can be one of the smartest decisions you make in business and life. The same lesson applies to motherhood: sometimes outsourcing the groceries, cleaning, or another task is exactly what creates room for what matters most. And in a world increasingly filled with AI-generated content? Danielle believes authenticity becomes even more valuable. She and Samantha discuss using AI as a tool without allowing efficiency to replace creativity, personality, and real human connection. Magic-episode-01 (4)In this episode:How Local Spotlight with Danielle beganDanielle's transition from business owner to media and PR entrepreneurWhy every local business has a story worth tellingThe biggest storytelling mistake small business owners makeHow to identify what makes your brand differentWhy business owners shouldn't try to do everything themselvesMotherhood, entrepreneurship, and learning to outsourceWhy in-person connection still mattersReinventing yourself and trusting your gutTaking action before you feel completely readyAI, authenticity, and the future of contentPreventing burnout when you're always “on”Why Danielle believes Bucks County is such a special place for entrepreneursHer advice for women afraid to pursue an ideaDanielle's approach to storytelling comes down to something beautifully simple: people want to be heard and recognized. Every business has a unique story, and finding the right way to tell it can help attract the people it was meant to reach. And for the woman who has been sitting on an idea because she's afraid to begin? Danielle's message is to go for it. You won't know where an idea can take you unless you're willing to start. Connect with Danielle:Instagram: @localspotlightwithdanielleConnect with Samantha:Instagram: @therunningwinemom_Subscribe to The Running Wine Mom wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with a woman, entrepreneur, or small business owner who needs a reminder that their story deserves to be seen.

From A Dressing Room Breakdown To A 100 Store Retail Brand***Interview was pre-recorded in front of a live audience***A difficult dressing-room experience became the spark for what would eventually grow into Evereve. Megan Tamte, co-founder and co-CEO, joins us to share how feeling unseen in that moment helped shape a bigger vision: creating a place where women—especially moms navigating changing seasons of life—could feel understood, supported, and confident in what they wear.But this conversation has a story of its own. Long before Megan sat down with us, Kelly sent a handwritten note marked with a butterfly stamp—an intentional invitation to a dream guest. What followed is a conversation about trusting the ideas that won't leave you alone, building through motherhood, and having the courage to keep pursuing what feels possible.We dig into the long road between inspiration and execution: the seven-year gap between the idea and opening the first store, the sacrifices that made it possible, and the very real tension of building a business while raising young kids. Megan gets specific about what helped her move forward, including turning off nighttime TV to write the dream, learning to say no without guilt, and partnering with her husband in a way that plays to both of their strengths.You'll also hear behind-the-scenes lessons from scaling retail: the name change from Hot Mama to Evereve, why leaders need to get back on the selling floor, and how customer experience gets rebuilt by listening in the dressing room. Megan shares the HEART core values, her “balcony approach” for handling feedback without letting it become identity, and how faith shapes her leadership, routines, and self-care.If you're a woman entrepreneur, a working mom, or someone “nibbling on the edges” of a big idea, this conversation brings both heart and practical strategy. Subscribe for more stories like this, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Shop & Support: EvereveCareers: Careers with Heart at EvereveContact 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 most powerful business growth does not come from pitching harder, but from creating spaces where people feel genuinely seen?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Brad Walsh, founder of Empowerography, international speaker, podcast host, producer, photographer, author, and Soul Visibility Guide. What began as a journey through photography and boudoir work became something much larger when Brad saw the transformation that happened when women felt witnessed, confident, and fully themselves.Brad shares how Empowerography grew into a platform with more than 800 conversations with women around the world, and how those stories shaped his understanding of service, connection, visibility, and community. He also opens up about building the Empowerment Network, a sales-free space where women entrepreneurs can support one another, work through challenges, and feel less alone in business.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of why authentic connection matters, how community can shift perspective, and why supporting others never has to mean sacrificing yourself.Timestamps:(01:50) - (08:50) - Brad's journey from photography to boudoir work and the beginning of Empowerography(08:51) - (15:43) - Why service, women's voices, and Brad's family story shaped his mission(15:44) - (24:57) - What 800 conversations revealed about women, systems, burnout, and invisible labor(24:58) - (31:54) - Why women often settle for crumbs and how self-sacrifice shows up in business(31:55) - (38:23) - Building the Empowerment Network and creating sales-free connection(38:24) - (48:09) - Visibility, community support, shared experience, and why anything is possibleResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastJoin the Empowerment Network by Empowerography: https://empowerographypodcast.com/empowerment-network-pageConnect with Brad Walsh:Learn more about Brad: https://www.empowerographypodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.walsh.56/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerographypodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmpowerographyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradwalsh70/Email: brad@empowerographypodcast.comBrad Walsh is the founder of Empowerography, a podcast host, producer, photographer, international speaker, Soul Visibility Guide, and #1 international best-selling author. Through Empowerography, a globally rated podcast built to amplify women's voices, Brad has held more than 800 conversations with women leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers around the world. His work began in photography and expanded through boudoir, where he witnessed the powerful transformation that happens when women feel seen, confident, and connected to themselves. Today, Brad continues that mission through conversations, community, visibility work, and the Empowerment Network, creating spaces where women can share their stories, support one another, and step more fully into their power.

Send us Fan MailDanielle's Live Unleashed twelve week group program launches October 6. Find her at https://https://liveunleashedcoaching.com.Two days before the new year she stood in front of a blank board and said out loud, I have nothing. God said, good. It is supposed to start blank.Danielle Childs has built businesses, sold businesses, and spent decades in corporate America. From the outside it looked like she had it made. Inside she spent thirty years attaching her heart's desires to people, objects, and outcomes that could never fill them.Three things you will take from this one.Your vision is not about what you will do. It is about who you get to be. That shift is why she now builds a being board instead of a vision board.Dig the ditch. In 2 Kings 3 the kings were told to dig, and God sent the water. Danielle's ditch turned out to be the ordinary work she had been avoiding.Obedience only requires the first step. He guides the rest.https://liveunleashedcoaching.com. Join for the twelve week group program.Connect with Danielle Childs Website liveunleashedcoaching.com Email danielle@liveunleashedcoaching.com Facebook and LinkedIn under Danielle ChildsShare this episode with the woman who came to mind while you were listening.Register Click HERE:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.To be a guest on the Calling series:  https://theresacroft.com/your-seatHome TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

In this episode, we dive into the challenge of turning Pinterest traffic into Shopify sales and setting up an evergreen growth channel.Catherine Charlton, a Shopify partner and designer, shares how her strategic audit method helps female entrepreneurs break through traffic bottlenecks by connecting Pinterest and Shopify, optimizing product pages, and leveraging visual search.She also reveals strategies for building keyword banks, capturing intent-driven buyers, and preparing stores for AI search visibility.Topics discussed in this episode:  How Pinterest operates as visual search. Why sellers struggle to convert Pinterest traffic. How merchant verification boosts product visibility. Why store audits expose buying friction. How evergreen pins generate multi-year sales. Why keyword banks drive search success. How clear messaging improves AI search ranks. What product page fixes boost conversion rates. How seasonal inventory needs tailored strategy. Why delegating non-core tasks accelerates growth.Links & Resources Website: https://charltonconsulting.org/Download the free SHOPIFY + PINTEREST TRAFFIC CHECKLIST HERE: https://charlton-consulting-llc-7ub5ln.subscribepage.io/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/45aucpu2______________________________________________________ Our Sponsors Xero is cloud-based accounting software that helps small businesses, including ecommerce sellers and DTC brands - manage invoicing, cash flow, bank reconciliation, and reporting from one place, on any device. Get 90% off for 6 months. Learn more at https://referrals.xero.com/ecb - T&Cs apply.Bizrate Insights: Star ratings tell you how customers feel. Bizrate Insights reveals what's driving those ratings, helping ecommerce brands create smoother shopping journeys, inspire confident purchases, and build lasting loyalty. Turn verified shopper feedback into clear priorities and better customer experiences. Learn more at https://bizrateinsights.com/coffee ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!  Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Send us Fan MailWhat if some of the patterns that once helped you survive are now getting in the way of the relationships you want to create?In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Rose Lambert, matchmaker, relationship coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Rose Match, for a candid conversation about love, marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, childhood patterns, loneliness, and personal growth.Rose shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Turkey and becoming an entrepreneur at just 19 to building multiple businesses and eventually bringing her life experience and spiritual perspective into her work helping people create more meaningful relationships. Healing Love_ Mothers, Relation…Angela and Rose explore how difficult childhood experiences can influence the way we communicate, react, trust, and connect as adults. Rose opens up about her own journey from operating in survival mode to learning the power of pausing, listening, forgiveness, and responding instead of reacting. Healing Love_ Mothers, Relation…They also discuss the pressures moms face while balancing marriage, parenting, career, and entrepreneurship, why stress can cause us to focus on what's missing rather than what's working, and the importance of taking an honest look at our own role in our relationship dynamics.In This Episode, We Talk About:Rose's journey from immigrant and young entrepreneur to matchmaker and relationship coachMotherhood, entrepreneurship, and redefining what success really meansHow childhood experiences can carry into our adult relationshipsSurvival mode, reactivity, trust, and relationship patternsWhy pausing before reacting can change difficult conversationsMarriage, commitment, expectations, and navigating challenging seasonsHow stress and overwhelm can affect the way we see our partnersSpirituality, intuition, forgiveness, and personal responsibility in relationshipsThe growing problem of loneliness and the importance of genuine human connectionHow social media and modern dating have changed the way we connectRose's mission behind her nonprofit, Rose MatchCreating space for relationships, family, purpose, and entrepreneurshipRose also shares why she created Rose Match as a way to expand beyond boutique matchmaking and bring people together through community, connection, and support. Healing Love_ Mothers, Relation…Connect with Rose LambertLearn more about Rose's matchmaking, relationship work, and Rose Match nonprofit through the links below.https://rosematch.org/https://roselambertmatchmaker.com/ Keep the Conversation GoingConnect with Angela Masciulli, Mom Business Coach, on Instagram at @mombusinesscoach and share your biggest takeaway from this conversation.If this episode resonated with you, follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, share it with another mom who needs to hear it, and leave a review to help more mom entrepreneurs discover the show.Remember: you don't have to do relationships, motherhood, or entrepreneurship perfectly. You can become more aware, more intentional, and more connected as you grow. 

Dr. Molly Stillwell is a leadership coach, qualitative researcher, and founder of The Uprising Collective. She holds a PhD from Saybrook University, where her research was awarded Dissertation with Distinction and produced an original theory of how humans find purpose through life's transitions. She spent years in academic research and has facilitated leadership development across eight countries, including Morocco, which she has made her second home. Her work sits at the intersection of evidence-based research, sacred feminine wisdom, and intentional AI — helping high-achieving women stop leading from exhaustion and claim their place at the tables where the future is being designed.Links:https://www.instagram.com/the.uprisinghttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589313248832https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-stillwell-phd-4903aaba/ ***********Finalist "Women in Cloud - Podcast of the YEAR" - #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2026Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 800+ weekly blogs / 550+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

Carissa Richardson on starting your own marketing agency, paid advertising transparency, and building a business around the life you actually want.Carissa Richardson spent more than twenty years inside traditional and digital media agencies. Then her school district moved to half-day kindergarten, she had two kids back to back, and no version of the job worked anymore. She left without a plan. What grew out of that is Kindred Strategy, a paid advertising agency built on two convictions: clients should understand exactly where their money goes, and great work should not cost you the parts of life that matter most.In this special member edition of The Power Lounge, Amy Vaughan and Carissa get practical about what it actually takes for women in digital to build the thing they wish had existed. Charging what you are worth. Why transparency is strategy and not a nice to have. Growing only as fast as the life you want allows. And how community, not cold outreach, built an entire referral based business.WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAYEfficiency pays you differently depending on who you work for. Inside an agency it earns you more work. On your own it earns you more money.Transparency is a business model, not a personality trait. Clients own their ad accounts, reporting leads with an executive summary, and optimization targets the metric the client actually cares about.Charge what you are worth from day one. The knowledge came with you when you left.Growth is a choice. Carissa has grown only to the edge of the life she wants, and her revenue tracks her kids' school schedule on purpose.Guardrails hold. Published working hours in her email signature, scheduled sends after five, and a hard stop when the bus pulls up.A business plan can work as a safety net when you give up the salary and the insurance.Community is business development. The referrals that built this business came from community first, clients second.FROM THE EPISODE“I immediately made back my salary because I'm actually getting paid for every hour that I work and my efficiency is equaling more money now.” Carissa Richardson“I really think my business would not be here if it wasn't for community.” Carissa RichardsonTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and why this is a special member edition02:29 Two decades in agencies and the wall that ended it05:21 Capable versus confident when you go out on your own08:04 Why transparency felt urgent enough to build around11:32 The hardest assumption to break: charging what you are worth12:58 Efficiency pays more when you work for yourself15:01 Transparency in practice: client ad accounts and real reporting18:04 Growing only as much as the life you want allows21:56 Guardrails, working hours, and the schedule send25:38 Delegation, the competence trap, and what to hand off30:38 Turning convictions into structure, and the business plan as safety net38:12 How community built the business42:44 What to know before you take the leap45:34 Where agency models go next47:34 Power roundCONNECTCarissa Richardson, Kindred Strategy: https://www.kindred-strategy.com/Carissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissarichardson/Together Digital: https://togetherindigital.comThe Power Lounge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@togetherindigital3269Support the show

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com#thePOZcast is proud to welcome Dalia as our newest partner. Dalia helps employers convert more career-site traffic into qualified applicants by giving job seekers a universal candidate profile that eliminates repetitive applications and streamlines the application process. Learn more (link below)https://www.dalia.co/audit?utm_source=posIn This EpisodeWhy venture capital is not the only path to building a valuable companyHow to identify the capital and resources already around youThe Mompreneur Mayhem MatrixWhy founders must establish personal non-negotiablesThe emotional cost of being present physically but unavailable mentallyHow perfectionism holds entrepreneurs backThe three buckets every founder should use to delegateWhy $1.5 million in revenue can still leave a company with no cashThe difference between top-line growth, profit, and cash flowWhen to delegate finance and operational responsibilitiesHow motherhood strengthened Beth and Victoria as leadersWhy empathy can become a competitive business advantageThe three people every founder needs in their “kitchen cabinet”Why success without happiness is not really success

Andrea Virgin didn't set out to become a civil engineer or the leader of a major arts nonprofit. But after the 2008 recession hit her dance company, she traded her pointe shoes for a hard hat and built a new career in engineering—only to face devastating loss when her husband TJ died when their daughter was 4 months old. In this episode of She Pivots, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life (twice), the surprising boardroom idea that grew into her current mission, her role Chair and CEO of The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton, and why creativity is necessary at all stages of life. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 02:22 Childhood Memories and Early Dance Training 06:50 Cultural Influences and Family Dynamics 07:37 Balancing Dance and Engineering Studies 14:29 The 2008 Recession's Impact on the Arts 17:54 Pivoting to Civil Engineering 19:38 The Personal: Dating and Relationships 23:51 The Fateful Plane Crash 31:25 Navigating Grief and New Beginnings 37:03 Personal and Professional Growth 43:56 The Birth of a Creative Vision 52:01 Lessons from Andrea's Journey 57:39 Closing Thoughts 58:33 Podcast Production Credits Keep up with Andrea’s work at The Center at thecenterforartsandinnovation.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.

What if success started with gratitude? Rachel Desrochers shares how purpose, community, and courage can help you build a life and business that truly matter. In this episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, Rebecca Whitman sits down with serial entrepreneur and community builder Rachel Desrochers. They explore entrepreneurship, resilience, authentic connection, and what it takes to pursue the dream on your heart. In This Episode, You'll Discover: How to build a life and business rooted in gratitude and purpose Why fear keeps women stuck and how to move through it The difference between networking and true community How to navigate setbacks and self-doubt Why alignment and connection can create more meaningful success Connect with Rachel:  https://www.racheldesrochers.com/ https://www.powertopursue.org/ https://www.thegratitudecollective.org/ Follow and connect with Rachel Desrochers on social media to learn more about her work, insights, and what she's creating next. If you're ready to pursue your next chapter with more courage, purpose, and gratitude, this episode is for you. #RachelDesrochers #BalancedBeautifulAbundant #Gratitude #PurposeDriven #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #CommunityBuilding #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticSuccess #PursueYourPurpose Our Sponsors: Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BBA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ✨ CONNECT WITH REBECCA ✨

What if your business feels harder than it should because you're following strategies that were never designed for you? Business coach Vicki Ibaugh reveals how knowing how you're naturally wired can help you stop forcing success and start building a business that actually fits your life. In this episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, Rebecca Whitman sits down with Vicki Ibaugh, certified business coach, certified Kolbe Consultant, and founder of Know You To Grow You Business Coaching. Vicki shares why even smart, capable women can invest in all the right courses, coaches, and strategies and still feel overwhelmed or stuck. The missing piece may not be another strategy—it may be deeper self-awareness. Through tools including Kolbe, Human Design, personal values, and energy leadership, Vicki helps women understand how they naturally take action, identify where unnecessary friction is showing up, and create businesses that support both their ambitions and their well-being. In This Episode, You'll Learn: * Why someone else's successful business strategy may not work for you—and how to recognize what actually fits. * How Kolbe, Human Design, values, and energy leadership can reveal how you naturally work and make decisions. * How to “find the friction” and use overwhelm, resistance, and stuckness as valuable information. * Why doing more isn't always the answer and how to focus your time and energy on what truly moves your business forward. * How to replace hustle with alignment and build sustainable success without sacrificing your personal life or well-being. If you've ever thought, “I'm doing everything they told me to do—so why does this still feel so hard?” this conversation will help you rethink the way you're building your business. Connect with Vicki Learn more about Vicki Ibaugh and Know You To Grow You Business Coaching at: www.knowyoutogrowyou.com #BusinessAlignment, #WomenInBusiness, #Entrepreneurship, #BusinessCoaching, #PersonalGrowth, #HumanDesign, #Kolbe, #AlignedBusiness, #SustainableSuccess, #BalancedBeautifulAbundant ✨ CONNECT WITH REBECCA ✨

What if you don't need another idea—you just need to look again at what you already know?In Part Two of the ICON Series, Allison Walsh dives into CREATE and explores how the experiences you've already lived can become the foundation for your next chapter, your personal brand, and the impact you want to make. Creation doesn't always start with a blank page. Sometimes, it starts by looking back at what you've survived, solved, learned, built, and repeated.Allison shares her own story of how personal experience became advocacy, relationships, career opportunities, and eventually a larger body of work. She also explores “expertise blindness”—the tendency to overlook what you know because it feels so natural to you—and explains why the things you make look easy may actually be valuable expertise to someone else.You'll learn how to identify the turning points that shaped you, recognize the problems you solve naturally, articulate the convictions that guide your work, and turn your lessons into frameworks that can become content, workshops, offers, talks, books, or other opportunities. Allison also shares the importance of sharing personal stories from a place of wisdom rather than an open wound—and how to make your experience useful without feeling like you have to put your entire life online.At the heart of this episode is a simple idea: your experience has value when you extract the wisdom, articulate the lesson, and use it in service of someone else. You may not need to create something completely new. You may need to recognize the value that has been there all along—and give it somewhere to travel.In This Episode, Allison Explores:Why your next opportunity may already be hidden inside your experienceWhat “expertise blindness” is and why accomplished women often undervalue what they knowHow to identify the lessons hidden inside your biggest turning pointsWhy the event is the story, but the lesson is the intellectual propertyHow the problems you solve repeatedly can reveal your unique expertiseWhy what feels easy or ordinary to you may be extraordinary to someone elseHow to turn your experience into thought leadershipWhy your convictions are an important part of building a recognizable voiceHow to turn what you know into a framework, methodology, workshop, keynote, book, or offerWhy your expertise needs somewhere to travelHow sharing your ideas can create opportunities you never could have plannedWhy you don't owe the internet your pain or your entire storyHow to know whether you're sharing from wisdom or from an open woundWhy your story becomes powerful when you can turn its meaning into something useful for someone else The Experience InventoryIf you're wondering what you could create from everything you've already lived and learned, Allison challenges you to look for the thread.TURNING POINT — What experience changed the direction of your life or career?WHAT YOU LEARNED — What did you have to figure out, develop, or understand because of it?WHO IT COULD HELP — Who could benefit from what you now know?MAKE IT USEFUL — How could you turn that lesson into a post, framework, conversation, workshop, offer, or resource?You don't need to build the entire business in one sitting. Start by looking for the thread—the idea, problem, or transformation that keeps showing up across different chapters of your life. Your Challenge This WeekCreate your own Experience Inventory.Think about the moments that changed you, challenged you, stretched you, or taught you something you now know how to do differently. Then ask yourself:What did I learn?Who could this lesson help?How could I make it useful?You may not need another idea.You may need to look again at the life you've already lived. About the ICON SeriesICON stands for Intention, Create, Own, Next—a series about intentionally creating your next incredible chapter.This episode is Part Two, focused on CREATE and the process of turning your experience, expertise, and lessons into something that creates value, impact, and opportunity.In the next episode, Allison will explore what it means to OWN your value and close the visibility gap between what you're capable of and what the world knows to call you for. Continue Your JourneyIf you're ready to intentionally create your next incredible chapter, Allison invites you to join the ICONIC Impact Summit on November 5 in Winter Park.And if you're looking for strategic support to turn your expertise, story, and vision into a recognizable platform and business, explore the She Believed She Could™ Collective, where the work centers around mindset, messaging, marketing, monetization, and momentum.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. Join Us at Iconic ImpactReady to create your next incredible chapter?The She Believed She Could™ ICONIC IMPACT takes place November 5, 2026, at The Center for Health and Wellbeing in Winter Park, Florida, bringing together ambitious, accomplished women for meaningful conversations around leadership, visibility, business growth, wellbeing, purpose, and impact. The experience continues November 6 with the exclusive VIP Impact Lab at Hi Hello Labs.

Allison Maslan sits down with Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, co-founders of Socialfly (acquired in 2024) and Entreprenista, the leading media platform and membership community for ambitious women founders. These two have been building together for over a decade, and they're sharing the real secrets behind what it takes to build a successful partnership, create big growth, and their mission to change the game for women entrepreneurs everywhere. In this episode, you'll discover: The co-founder "secret sauce" that has kept Stephanie and Courtney aligned through two companies, an acquisition, and everything in between How a pandemic Zoom lunch with their podcast guests sparked the idea for the Entreprenista League, now a thriving community of 4,000+ women founders Why education, not equity, is the biggest barrier keeping women from accessing capital What angel investor Courtney is actually looking for when a founder pitches, and the #1 mistake women make in the room Stephanie's powerful message for any woman navigating personal hardship while building a business Exactly what happens in a new member's first 90 days inside the Entreprenista League What's coming next for Entreprenista, including their Founder 100 Awards and a major retreat in 2027 Whether you're just starting out or scaling to your next level, this conversation is a masterclass in community, resilience, and what it means to build a business that truly changes lives. Pinnacle Global Network is where 7-figure founders build companies that run without them. The SCALEit Method® has guided founders across 20+ countries to scale or exit.  Learn more about Pinnacle Global Network: www.PinnacleGlobalNetwork

What if the skills and knowledge you already have could become the foundation for an entirely different kind of business?

When Amy Rogerson took over Van Rice Products in 2019, her first week running the company was also her first week of chemotherapy. Then COVID hit.Amy is the General Manager of Plum Good, Canada's only locally-made organic rice cake — and one of the last rice cakes still manufactured in this country. She joins Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci to talk about buying a small, well-loved West Coast brand (started by two Japanese-Canadian brothers back in 1985) and rebuilding it from the ground up into a national one.We get into the reality nobody warns you about when you buy a CPG business: machinery on its last legs, a full facility move, reinvesting roughly what you paid just to keep the lines running, and the five-to-seven-year grind of actually making it work. Amy also shares how recent tariffs forced a supply-chain rethink that turned into an unexpected win — a new, higher-protein lentil cake — and what the "Buy Canadian" moment has meant for local manufacturers.It's candid, funny, and genuinely inspiring — a conversation about resilience, problem-solving, and why the health food industry pulls for each other.Find Plum Good at plummgood.com.

What if the growth you are chasing is not hiding in a new marketing strategy, but already sitting inside your business?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon challenges the common belief that more revenue always requires more marketing. For many “Accidental CEOs,” the instinct is to add more content, platforms, ads, visibility, and outreach when revenue feels unpredictable. But more is not always the answer, especially when the foundation underneath the business is already overloaded.Shauna Lynn shares a client example of a 15-year-old business generating strong monthly revenue with very little marketing spend, revealing that the real opportunity was not in adding new tactics, but in clarifying what was already working. She breaks down how referrals, loyal clients, repeat relationships, client experience, and backend processes can quietly hold the key to growth.Listeners will walk away with three powerful questions to evaluate where revenue is really coming from, whether existing relationships are being fully used, and whether the client experience is strong enough to support organic growth.Timestamps:(01:50) - (04:08) - Why more marketing is not always the answer for revenue growth(04:09) - (08:51) - The client example that revealed a clarity problem, not a marketing problem(08:52) - (11:10) - How to lean into referrals, existing relationships, and what is already working(11:11) - (15:40) - Three questions to identify where your revenue is really coming from(15:41) - (20:22) - Why client experience, referrals, and existing relationships can drive better growth(20:23) - (26:10) - The Accidental CEO trap and why clarity is faster than hustleResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

What happens when some of the things you were terrified of actually happen … and they don't ruin you?Because I tell you what, Eve Mayer has lived a LOT of life.She's a New York Times bestselling author, self-made millionaire, 8-time entrepreneur, global speaker, mentor, and certified coach. She's also been bankrupt, divorced, 300 pounds, and willing to talk about the chapters many people would rather keep hidden.Then Eve found herself fascinated by something most of us spend our lives trying not to think about: death.In this episode, we're exploring:What does fear of failure sound like inside the mind of someone who has already become wildly successful?Eve went bankrupt before becoming a self-made millionaire. So what the in the heavens happened in between?Why Eve has zero discomfort saying she loves money, and where this conversation goes when we start talking about women getting paid.What happened while Eve was lost on a mountain in Sedona that she still struggles to fully explain.Why that experience eventually led a skeptical, “non-woo-woo” Eve to become certified as a death doula, and what she learned that made her wonder, "Why aren't we taught this?!"The slightly ridiculous idea Eve had after falling in love with Sedona that sold out almost immediately.

"It's okay to be scared, but it's not okay not to do it." - Tatyana Jones   Tatyana Jones is the founder and CEO of Defi Snacks. With a deep background in brand management and entrepreneurship, Tatyana has previously helped grow well-known brands such as Dove Chocolate and Mars Wrigley. An MBA graduate from NYU Stern, she is passionate about creating products that combine indulgence with nutrition, particularly through her high-protein chocolate snack brand, Defi. Recently embracing her entrepreneurial spirit, Tatiana left her traditional corporate career to dedicate herself fully to her business, blending deliciousness with health-conscious innovation.   Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of "All My Health, There is Hope," podcast host Jana Short invites listeners to explore the journey of Tatyana Jones, the entrepreneurial force behind Defi Snacks. Tatyana shares how her background leading global chocolate brands paved the way for founding Defy, a venture that brings delectable, high-protein chocolate treats to health-conscious consumers. She discusses her personal story of hope, emphasizing the importance of overcoming fear to achieve entrepreneurial dreams, particularly for women who aspire to launch their own businesses. As Tatyana details her journey from corporate life to full-time founder, she discusses the innovative creation of Defi Snacks, highlighting the product's clean-label, high-protein content, and the benefits of ingredients such as whey, casein, and buckwheat. Moreover, Tatyana introduces Defi's commitment to social impact through a portion of sales dedicated to supporting women-run businesses. She also invites angel investors and stakeholders to join her in the mission to redefine indulgence. This episode becomes a rich resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, health-conscious snacking, and the narrative of women supporting women in business.   Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurial Transition: Tatyana transitioned from a secure corporate career to founding Defi Snacks, driven by her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation in the food industry. Defi Snacks' Unique Offering: The product combines premium chocolate with health-conscious ingredients, providing a guilt-free indulgent experience. Social Impact: Defi Snacks is committed to supporting women's entrepreneurship by contributing to organizations that empower female business owners. Investor Appeal: Tatyana is actively seeking angel investors who believe in her mission to transform entrepreneurship.   Resources: defisnacks.com @‌defisnacks & @‌jonesta3 https://www.facebook.com/DEFISnacks https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatyanajones/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/defi-snacks/ 25% off with VIP25, link to discount: https://www.defi-snacks.com/discount/VIP25?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall   Unlock Your VIP Access to Ageless Living Magazine Step into a world of timeless wellness, beauty, inspiration, and empowered living. As our VIP guest, you're invited to enjoy complimentary access to the complete Ageless Living Magazine library. Explore every issue, revisit your favorite features, and discover expert insights created to help you live vibrantly at every age. Your VIP access is waiting: https://bestholisticlife.info/ALMBookshelf   Get a free subscription to the Best Holistic Life Magazine, one of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine.     Podcast Resources: Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music 'Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa. CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa. CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa. CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management.

Feel like your business is overtaking your life? If so, you probably don't have this one thing in place - it will finally give you your life back and help you build a successful business that fits this season! READ MORE HERE

What if the life you worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned with who you're becoming?In Part One of the ICON Series, Allison Walsh explores the powerful process of reinvention and what it means to intentionally create your next chapter. From career changes and entrepreneurship to identity, personal growth, and finding greater alignment, Allison shares the lessons she has learned through her own seasons of reinvention—and why starting again does not mean starting from scratch.You may have the career, business, title, recognition, or stability you once dreamed about, yet still feel like something is missing. If you've been asking yourself, “Is this still right for me?”, this episode will help you recognize the difference between simply being successful and being truly aligned with the life you're building.In This Episode, Allison Explores:The 4 signs that you may be ready for reinventionWhy success can stop feeling like alignmentHow gratitude and growth can exist at the same timeWhy your identity can become limiting when it is tied too closely to a title or roleThe difference between being capable of something and being called to continue doing itWhy working harder isn't always the answer when something no longer fitsHow to recognize whether a difficult season is developing you or depleting youWhat to do when your future requires more space than your current life can holdHow to conduct an intentional reinvention auditWhat you should honor, release, carry forward, and practice nowWhy you don't have to burn down your current life to begin creating your next chapterHow to start building your next career, business, or opportunity before you're ready to make the leapThe Reinvention AuditIf you're in a season of change, Allison challenges you to evaluate four things:HONOR — What has this chapter given you?RELEASE — What no longer fits?CARRY FORWARD — What experience, skills, relationships, reputation, and strengths are you taking with you?PRACTICE NOW — What decision can you make today that reflects the woman you're becoming?You don't need to map out the next five years. You simply need to get honest about your next right move.Your Challenge This WeekTake a few minutes to complete your own reinvention audit.Write down four headings:Honor. Release. Carry Forward. Practice Now.You don't need to figure out your entire future. Start by telling yourself the truth about what no longer fits and identifying one decision that moves you toward your next chapter.Because reinvention isn't about becoming someone entirely different.It's about becoming a more complete expression of who you've been becoming all along. About the ICON SeriesICON stands for Intention, Create, Own, Next—a series about intentionally creating your next incredible chapter.This episode is Part One, focused on intention and reinvention.In the next episode, Allison will explore how you can turn everything you've lived and learned into something that creates value, impact, and opportunity for others. Continue Your JourneyIf you're ready to intentionally create your next incredible chapter, Allison invites you to join the ICONIC Impact Summit on November 5 in Winter Park.And if you're looking for strategic support to turn your expertise, story, and vision into a recognizable platform and business, explore the She Believed She Could™ Collective, where the work centers around mindset, messaging, marketing, monetization, and momentum.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.Join Us at Iconic ImpactReady to create your next incredible chapter?The She Believed She Could™ ICONIC IMPACT takes place November 5, 2026, in The Center for Health and Wellbeing | Winter Park, Florida, bringing together ambitious, accomplished women for meaningful conversations around leadership, visibility, business growth, wellbeing, purpose, and impact. The experience continues November 6 with the exclusive VIP Impact Lab at Hi Hello Labs.

What if the reason writing feels so hard has nothing to do with discipline - and everything to do with the system you are using?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Susanne Schotanus, founder of Passionate Writer Coaching and the world's first ADHD writing coach for adults. After coaching hundreds of ADHD writers, Susanne has made it her mission to change the narrative from “you are broken” to “you need strategies that work for your brain.”Susanne explains how executive function challenges affect everything from emails and proposals to books, articles, and business content. She breaks down why a “simple email” may actually be a multi-step project, how overloaded brains freeze when too many mental programs are running, and why shame is often the biggest barrier to getting words on the page.Listeners will walk away with practical tools, including the APT and TOAST systems, to simplify writing, reduce overwhelm, and create more supportive ways to finish what matters.Timestamps:(01:49) - (07:38) - How Susanne became an ADHD writing coach by following both data and passion(07:39) - (12:53) - Why ADHD affects the writing process and how executive function challenges show up(12:54) - (18:48) - Why simple emails can become hidden projects and how shame keeps writers stuck(18:49) - (23:34) - The APT and TOAST systems for breaking down tasks, projects, and areas(23:35) - (30:39) - Second brain systems, templates, SOPs, and reducing what your brain has to hold(30:40) - (39:07) - Sticky notes, Notion, Apple Notes, self-trust, and why the system may be the problemResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastFree Workbook from Susanne Schotanus: http://passionatewritercoaching.com/rwrbConnect with Susanne Schotanus:Learn more about Susanne: https://passionatewritercoaching.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PassionateWriterCoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatewritercoaching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passionatewritercoachingEmail: susanne@passionatewritercoaching.comSusanne Schotanus is the founder of Passionate Writer Coaching and the world's first ADHD writing coach for adults. With a BA and MA from the University of Amsterdam, academic and publishing experience, and more than five years coaching hundreds of ADHD writers, Susanne helps people get their ideas onto the page without battling their brains in the process. Her clients include novelists, academics, memoirists, business owners, and anyone with a story or message to share. Through practical tools built around executive function, sustainable writing practices, and self-compassion, Susanne helps writers move away from shame, overwhelm, and the belief that they are not cut out for the work, so they can finish meaningful projects in a way that actually works for their brain.

Discover the transformative journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurial success with Shanli Liu, founder of Freedom Folio. What if leaving a steady career could lead to a more fulfilling life and business? Shanley's story is a testament to resilience and the power of personal connections, tracing her path from a childhood fundraising event in China to establishing her own CPA practice in Boston. The episode offers a candid look at the pivotal moments that fueled her transition, including learning from a seasoned CPA and leveraging her corporate experience to launch her own firm after motherhood inspired a new direction. Learn how tax planning can elevate your practice management strategies with insights from Shanley's collaboration with POSBOT and her mentor, Tyler Thompson. The episode explores her evolved mindset from merely fulfilling tasks to embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing the importance of strategic client selection and holistic tax planning. Shanley's experiences underscore the necessity of educating clients about tax complexities and the pitfalls of fragmented approaches. Discover practical solutions for scalable client education that combat industry-wide misinformation, ensuring both practitioners and clients are aligned in achieving financial success. Explore the balancing act of entrepreneurship and personal life, as Shanli addresses the challenges of setting boundaries. Through personal anecdotes, including the extreme of taking a client call during labor, the conversation sheds light on the pressures faced by professionals, particularly women, in juggling work and family. Drawing inspiration from Tim Urban, the discussion highlights the need to prioritize family time amidst professional commitments. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the importance of boundaries to prevent burnout and ensure you remain present for those who matter most. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast: Shanli Liu's Journey 00:00:12 - Shanley's Early Life and Inspiration from China 00:02:05 - Transition from Corporate Finance to Entrepreneurship 00:03:30 - Founding Freedom Folio and Building a CPA Practice 00:06:45 - Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 00:09:15 - Importance of Learning to Say No in Business 00:11:37 - Embracing Entrepreneurial Mindset through Tax Planning 00:12:45 - Lessons from POSBOT and Training with Tyler Thompson 00:14:30 - Strategic Client Selection for Scalable Tax Planning 00:16:10 - Addressing Fragmented Tax Planning and Client Education 00:18:27 - Holistic Financial Planning for Small Business Owners 00:19:30 - Collaborating with Financial Advisors for Diversification 00:21:00 - Setting Boundaries to Maintain Work-Life Balance 00:22:36 - Challenges of Overworking and People-Pleasing 00:24:00 - Societal Pressures on Women Entrepreneurs 00:25:30 - Reflection on Family Prioritization and Tim Urban's Work 00:27:00 - Conclusion: Aligning Professional Success with Personal Well-being Episode Resources: Connect with Shanli here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanli-liu-234b16b/ Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit businesslegacypodcast.com. Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform.  

In this episode, Vincent A. Lanci brings back Nicole Zapoli to discuss her journey through fitness, mental health, and personal growth. They explore how physical activity like CrossFit and cheerleading can boost resilience and mental well-being, along with insights on overcoming stereotypes and supporting community. Also, how the power of community at a young age has left her with lifelong lessons. "Just do the next thing and keep moving forward"Chapters:00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:15 Nicole's dedication to personal growth and fitness04:28 Following passions from childhood to adulthood06:34 Early sports experiences and mental health challenges09:12 Cultural differences in cheerleading and body image12:17 The impact of mentorship and community in sports14:01 Experiencing stereotypes and opening the mind15:24 Upcoming book and community event in California16:21 Words of encouragement for those struggling17:44 Closing remarks and gratitude"The one thing that has really allowed me to continue to grow and build overall resilience in pretty much every area of my life."More Key Takeaways:*The mental health benefits of CrossFit, cheerleading, and physical activity*Nicole's experience training at the US Olympic Training Center*Early sports experiences can shape confidence and body image.*Experiencing new activities *Consistent action and small steps help overcome mental barriers.Missed her first episode? No worries! We have you covered. After the show, follow her inspirational path by listening to her first show here.Support the showPlease share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Show Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching - 813 445 3295

In this episode, Vincent A. Lanci brings back Nicole Zapoli to discuss her journey through fitness, mental health, and personal growth. They explore how physical activity like CrossFit and cheerleading can boost resilience and mental well-being, along with insights on overcoming stereotypes and supporting community. Also, how the power of community at a young age has left her with lifelong lessons. See you back on Sunday at the same time for the full episode! Enjoy your weekend and we will see you again soon.Support the showPlease share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Show Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching - 813 445 3295

We talk about what to do when you're staring down a brand-new chapter, and your nerves feel louder than your hope. I share four practical ways to stay present so you don't look back later and realize you missed a season that was actually wonderful. READ MORE HERE

This episode of Sew & So is a little different. Instead of one conversation, you're getting three!While recording at BERNINA University 2026 in New Orleans, we had the opportunity to sit down with three remarkable women who are each making an impact in very different ways.You'll meet Shelancia Daniel, founder of Creativity Shell, a nonprofit using sewing and other creative trades to build confidence, life skills, and resilience in children—including some of our most vulnerable youth.Then we'll head to Switzerland, at least figuratively, with Sarah Caldwell, who leads international training and product development for BERNINA International. We talk innovation, the changing ways people learn, AI, customer input, and the beautiful new BERNINA Liberty Edition machines.And finally, you'll meet Allison Parker, founder of ricRACK in New Orleans—a nonprofit that's giving fabric a second life while teaching a new generation how to sew, create, repair, and rethink textile waste.Three women. Three completely different stories. One powerful connection: they each saw something that needed to change and decided to do something about it. (1:39) Meet Shelancia Daniel!(2:09) Shelancia tells us what's she's been up in the last year with Creativity Shell(2:50) How did Creativity Shell get started and why did she name it Creativity Shell?(3:40) What new programs does Creativity Shell have going on this year?(5:40) How does Shelancia come up with ideas for new programs?(6:36) Where is Creativity Shell located and what are their plans for expansion and the future?(8:59) How many kids have gone through their program?(9:25) Shelancia talks with us about human trafficking and how people can be aware of what's going on and make a difference?(12:10) Shelancia talks about Creativity Shell's relationship with BERNINA.(13:48) What can someone do if they are suspicious of human trafficking?(15:38) How can you support the Creativity Shell?(16:53)www.creativityshell.org(17:44) Meet Sarah Caldwell head of Training for BERNINA International(18:38) Sarah talks about what she's been up to for the last year as well as the new BERNINA partnership with Liberty Fabrics.(19:39) How was the pattern on the new BARNINA machine chosen?(20:05) What shifts and trends is Sarah seeing in how people learn?(20:49) How does the current generation learn that's different from other generations?(21:34) Innovation…what emerging technologies is Sarah seeing?(22:20) What influence does AI have on today's innovations?(22:52) Sarah tells us about herself and how she came to work for BERNINA(24:15) Sarah handles training for all but North America. How is her approach different form that in North America?(25:07) How does she know what needs to be taught?(25:57) Where do the ideas come from for new product development? What about customer input?(28:02) What does the next year look like for Sarah?(29:13) How did Sarah and her family get started in making and modeling costumes?(30:30) What didn't we ask? Hear Sarah's story about her mom.(31:53) Meet Allison Parker founder of ricRACK New Orleans(32:43) Allison tells us about ricRACK and its inception(35:41) Where did the name ricRACK come from?(36:44) Allison tells us about the sewists who are working in the back of the store…as well as the other groups who work in the store year-round.(38:26) In the life of ricRACK, what has surprised Allison the most?(39:46) What are the requirements for fabric donations to ricRACK?(42:23) What's Allison's dream for the future of ricRACK?(42:44) What question didn't we ask? How can people help?!(44:06) Where does she want to open new locations?(44:46) www.ricRACKnola.com, allison@ricRACKnola.com Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer, community advocate, and proud Michigan business owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. Their conversation covered these questions: Kim, let's start with the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. This is now your third cohort. What have you seen consistently among women business owners that has validated the importance of this program, and what these women business owners need? The Fellowship is designed for women who have already built successful businesses. What are some of the challenges that show up when an owner moves from simply running the business to really trying to grow it? And new this year, you're launching the Women's Owners Network as an extension of the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, built for the smaller businesses and one-woman shops. How is the support those owners need different from what a larger, more established business owner needs? You've created this entire ecosystem of resources and support for women business owners, including your Uncomfortable Community Conversations, which are designed to get people talking about issues that don't always make it into a business conversation. What do you hope business owners - specifically women business owners - take away from your September 24th conversation about perimenopause and the workplace? You've built all three of these efforts around people, relationships, and having some of the uncomfortable conversations that businesses often avoid. From your perspective, what is one thing Michigan could be doing differently right now to better support the women business owners and the people who are helping them build their companies? Summary: Chris Holman interviews Kim Bode, owner of 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications in Grand Rapids, on the Michigan Business Beat about her programs supporting women entrepreneurs. Bode discusses the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, now in its third year, a nine-month program through the Small Business Association of Michigan for established "second stage" women business owners (five-plus years in business, employees, and at least half a million in revenue) who often struggle to move from managing to leading. She also introduces a new offering launching in November, the Women's Owners Network, a six-month program for earlier-stage entrepreneurs who don't yet qualify for the fellowship but need help building a foundation and support system. Finally, she previews an upcoming free "Uncomfortable Community Conversations" event on September 24th in Grand Rapids, focused on how perimenopause affects business owners and their employees, held in partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Women's Business Council. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Authenticity FirstSomeone tells you it's impossible, and your whole body wants to prove them wrong. That's the energy Hetal Gatecha brings to this conversation, and it starts long before business. She shares her fertility journey with raw honesty: years of trying, multiple IUI and IVF rounds, doctors telling her she couldn't conceive naturally, and the grief that hits when hope feels expensive. Then comes the twist that still gives me chills, a final stressful month, a moment of prayer, and a natural pregnancy that changes everything. From there, we widen the lens to what it means to rebuild your life as an immigrant in North America. We talk culture shock, visas, the undervalued reality of being a stay-at-home mom, and how the modern lack of “village” support can leave women carrying too much alone. Hetal also explains the role of extended family and multigenerational living, plus how marriage traditions have shifted across generations, both in the United States and in India. On the entrepreneurship side, Hetal takes us behind the scenes of opening a dental practice with her husband, learning marketing and operations from the ground up, and eventually creating a new model: a dental studio and spa that puts patient comfort and genuine care back at the center. We also get practical about dental insurance, including why “out of network” doesn't always mean what people assume, how to understand your benefits, and when paying a little more can buy you time, trust, and a better experience. If you're balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, building a family business, or trying to figure out whether grit has turned into stubbornness, this one will hit home. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more women find these stories.Connect with Hetal:IG - Hetal: @hetalgatechaIG - Reflections: @reflectionsdentalstudio & @reflectionsdentalcareLinkedIn: Hetal GatechaWebsite: Reflections Dental StudioContact 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! 

Send us Fan MailWhat if building a successful business didn't require sacrificing the life you wanted the business to create?In this Labor Day episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Andrea Engstrom, founder of BOLD Mastermind, author of Bold Confidence, and a seven-figure business coach who helps women turn their knowledge and experience into profitable, freedom-focused coaching businesses.Andrea generated more than $100,000 in her first 90 days as a coach and went on to build a seven-figure coaching company. But her approach isn't about working harder or filling every available hour. It's about clarity, confidence, intentional growth, and creating a business that supports the life you actually want.In this conversation, Andrea shares how she uses the Japanese concept of ikigai — the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for — to help women uncover expertise they may not even realize is valuable.Angela and Andrea also explore what it takes to stand out in a crowded coaching industry, why your personal story can become one of your greatest business advantages, and how to grow an audience and generate leads organically without depending on paid advertising.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Andrea generated $100K in her first 90 days as a coachHow to identify expertise you can turn into a profitable coaching offerHow ikigai can help you find the intersection of purpose, expertise, market demand, and incomeWhy you may be overlooking skills and experiences other people would gladly pay to learnWhy you don't have to be the world's leading expert to help someone — sometimes you only need to be a chapter aheadWhy a crowded coaching market can actually be proof that an opportunity existsHow your story, authenticity, and lived experience can differentiate your businessHow Andrea uses relationships, referrals, networking, and community to grow organicallyHow to create valuable engagement in other people's communities without constantly self-promotingWhy group coaching can create greater leverage and freedom than relying exclusively on one-to-one servicesHow to identify your highest-value, income-generating activities and begin delegating the restWhy perfectionism and busywork may be taking time away from the activities that actually grow your businessHow Andrea thinks about systems, consistency, and becoming the person capable of creating the results you wantWhy building your business around your personal goals can lead to greater freedom and sustainabilityA Powerful Reminder for Mom EntrepreneursOne of Andrea's core philosophies is to begin with your personal goals: What do you want your life to look like? Then create a business that aligns with that life — rather than working yourself into the ground in pursuit of success.That message feels particularly meaningful for a Labor Day episode.As moms and entrepreneurs, it's easy to become so focused on everything we need to accomplish that we forget why we wanted greater freedom in the first place.This episode is your invitation to reconsider what success looks like for you.Reflection QuestionIs the way I'm working right now helping me create the life I actually want — or have I gotten so busy doing the work that I've lost sight of why I started?Connect with Andrea EngstromLearn more about Andrea, her coaching, and opportunities to work with her at AndreaEngstrom.com. Andrea also invites listeners who are curious about turning their expertise into coaching to explore whether coaching could be the right next step for them.Keep the Conversation GoingWhat was your biggest takeaway from this episode?Connect with Angela at mombusinesscoach on social media and watch the full conversation on the Mom Business Coach YouTube channel — where you can also see Andrea's fabulous glasses!If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom entrepreneur who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to build her business at the expense of her life.Subscribe to The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast so you don't miss upcoming conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, motherhood, business growth, and creating success on your own terms.And remember: You don't have to be perfect to make an impact. You're already good enough. 

Thinking about adding physical products to your business? Before you order inventory or open a Shopify store, there are three questions you need to answer honestly, and most people skip straight past the first one.In this episode Kimberly shares the news that she's adding an online gift boutique to She's Just Getting Started, and walks you through the exact decision process she used to get there.She's been in the product world since 2003, when she launched her first online boutique and ran two stores until 2019. So this is not theory. She gets into the part nobody warns you about, and how she's structuring this new boutique so she barely touches a box.The boutique opens September 14 for early birds and September 16 for everyone else. Gifts for the woman who's starting or building something, and for everyone cheering her on.-------------------------------------⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Podcast business growth is about so much more than hitting publish, watching your download numbers and hoping the right people eventually find your show.A great podcast can become one of the most powerful marketing assets in your business. It can help you grow an audience, build authority around the work you want to be known for, deepen trust with the people already listening and create a path that helps you convert listeners to clients.But none of that happens simply because you have a podcast.Welcome to Evergreen Marketing, Simplified.I'm Jan Ditchfield, an award-winning marketing strategist, Podcast Business Strategist and 2x top-ranked Canadian podcast host. I started my first show with a $25 microphone and 15 downloads, and went on to build a half-million-dollar business with podcasting at the centre of my marketing strategy.Now, I'm bringing everything I've learned about podcast business growth, marketing and building shows that actually contribute to a business here on Evergreen Marketing, Simplified.Because this isn't just a podcast about podcasting.We're going to talk about the podcast business strategies that help your show get found, grow the right audience and climb the charts. We'll dig into podcast SEO strategies, discoverability and what can actually help you increase downloads without chasing numbers for the sake of numbers.But we'll also go beyond the download.We'll talk about podcasting for business, email marketing, content strategy, evergreen marketing, audience growth, thought leadership and the rest of the marketing ecosystem around your show—because your podcast shouldn't exist in a vacuum.It should be doing something for your business.And if you're a woman entrepreneur who wants to build a top-ranked podcast that gets found, grows your business and becomes one of the most valuable pieces of your marketing strategy, you're in the right place.And for my Canadian women podcasters, there's another place I want you to know about.Come join me inside The Show, Canada's Podcast Business Mastermind for Women Entrepreneurs.The Show is where we're bringing Canadian women together to build stronger shows, grow our audiences, grow our revenue, collaborate with one another and put more Canadian women on the podcast charts.It's free to join, and I'd love to have you in the room.Join The Show: JanDitchfield.co/theshowThis is what I believe a podcast business can look like when we stop treating our shows like another piece of content we have to produce and start building them like the business assets they have the potential to become.Let's get to work, my friend.Next Steps: 

“Fourteen years of conversations. The people who made my journey matter.” In this special 14-Year Celebration episode of Vigilantes Radio Live, Dini sits down with his older sister, Alicia Sjonté Dampier, also known as Chyna, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, fear, entrepreneurship, family, and the courage to begin again.Alicia shares her journey as a wife, mother of two daughters, entrepreneur, owner of Chyna Printz, and founder of the Lady CEO League Association. She opens up about the realities of starting businesses, stopping, procrastinating, rebuilding, and learning how to keep moving even when fear is present.The conversation explores what it means to “do it afraid,” how faith guides her decisions, the difference between being busy and building something profitable, and why so many women allow fear, perfectionism, or self-doubt to delay the businesses and dreams they know they are capable of pursuing.Dini and Alicia also reflect on growing up as brother and sister, how adulthood has changed their understanding of family, what motherhood has taught Alicia about strength, and the legacy she hopes to leave for her daughters.This episode is about more than entrepreneurship. It is about becoming the woman you were called to be before you feel completely ready.Facebook: Lady CEO League Association IG: Lady CEO League Association TikTok: Lady CEO League Association Facebook: Chyna Printz IG: Chyna Printz TikTok: Chyna Printz www.chynaprintz.comLady CEO League Association is getting ready to launch open membership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vigilantes-radio-live--2166168/support.Vigilantes Radio Live! by The Only One Media Group ℗©2025Episode Credits:Produced, edited, mixed, and written by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Artwork designed by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Show Introduction by KateSegment jingles composed & produced by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Additional music licensed through 7th Sign RecordingsLinks:onlyonemediagroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/vigilantesradio/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-vigilantes-radio-live-29999229/https://www.instagram.com/whodiniblakin3d/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26009230/To support our show, please leave reviews, ratings, or you can help fuel the passion over at buymeacoffee.com/vigilantesradioEmail us at onlyonemgt@gmail.com or vradio@onlyonemediagroup.com

Minda Harts grew up working the counter at a Dairy Queen to help cover her family's utility bills, and she climbed her way to the corporate career she'd always dreamed of. But being one of the only Black women in the room wore her down in small ways that piled up over ten years, until she found herself sitting in a parking lot, crying, and neglecting her health despite having "made it." On this episode of She Pivots, Minda talks about the breaking point that led her to start a blog just to get her thoughts out–a blog that grew into the bestselling book The Memo, three more books, a film in festivals, and a teaching career at NYU. Recorded live in front of a room full of women media-builders at The Riveter's Gathering summit in Washington D.C., this conversation traces how Minda went from dimming her own light to building the trust-focused career she never had. As she put it: "I jumped out of the window of corporate America, and women caught me." Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 00:26 The Gathering: Women Supporting Women 01:03 Minda Harts: Trust Catalyst and Author 01:54 Introduction to She Pivots 03:36 Who is Minda? 05:25 Yasminda to Minda 06:54 The Journey to Corporate America 14:07 The Breaking Point 20:15 The Monday Memo: A Blog to Book to Film 23:41 What's Your Empire? 28:30 Reflections on Minda's Journey 29:43 Podcast Credits You can keep up with Minda at mindaharts.com and on Instagram @mindaharts. 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.

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What if the key to a more impactful 2027 is the work you do before the new year begins? In this amazing episode of The She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Carolina Flores to take you behind the vision for Iconic Impact, an intentional experience created for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, leaders, thought leaders, and change-makers who are ready to create their next incredible chapter. Allison and Carolina explore what it means to honor where you are while still being ambitious about where you're going. They dive into alignment, mindset, personal branding, visibility, leadership, influence, and the importance of channeling ambition in a direction that creates meaningful impact—not simply doing more because you feel like you should. They also talk about why Q4 is the perfect time to start preparing for 2027. Instead of waiting until January 1 to set goals, this is an opportunity to reflect on what worked, what didn't, what you want more of, what you're ready to release, and what you need to put in place now to enter the new year with clarity and momentum. For women who have spent years building behind the scenes, Allison and Carolina also explore the next step of becoming more visible. Whether you're growing a business, advancing your career, building a personal brand, leading a nonprofit, or expanding your influence, visibility can help you take the expertise and experience you've already built and turn it into greater impact. And then there's the power of community. Iconic Impact was created to bring together ambitious women who understand what it means to build something meaningful—and who believe that success becomes even more powerful when we use it to support, champion, and create opportunities for other women. From the incredible speaker lineup to the hands-on Impact Lab, meaningful connections, and the new Impact Grants supporting women entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, Allison and Carolina share what makes this experience different and why every detail has been created with intention. If you're ready to strengthen your visibility, expand your influence, connect with women who understand the journey, and create a more intentional next chapter, this conversation will give you a glimpse of what's waiting for you at Iconic Impact. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Q4 is the perfect time to prepare for a more impactful 2027 How to align your ambition with your purpose and values Why ambitious women often compare themselves to their own expectations How to move beyond comparison and focus on meaningful impact Why personal branding and visibility matter for your next level How women can turn their expertise into greater influence The importance of building a strong community around you Why you don't have to build your business or career alone How to recognize when you're ready for your next chapter What to expect from the Iconic Impact experience How Impact Lab will help women strengthen their visibility and create content How the Iconic Impact Grants will support emerging founders and nonprofit leaders Why investing in women creates a ripple effect of meaningful change How to think about your legacy and the women coming behind you Join Us at Iconic Impact Ready to create your next incredible chapter? The She Believed She Could™ ICONIC IMPACT takes place November 5, 2026, in The Center for Health and Wellbeing | Winter Park, Florida, bringing together ambitious, accomplished women for meaningful conversations around leadership, visibility, business growth, wellbeing, purpose, and impact. The experience continues November 6 with the exclusive VIP Impact Lab at Hi Hello Labs.

Personal branding has become the default advice for women entrepreneurs. But what if building your business around yourself is actually limiting the value of what you are creating?   In this episode, Eleanor shares a research insight that is changing how she thinks about women-led businesses and enterprise value: the difference between having a channel and being the channel. She explores why so many women founders are taught to become the distribution system for their businesses, and why that can create a founder dependency that limits growth and enterprise value.   Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/CrwUuUCd9qk Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO116 Follow Eleanor on LinkedIn and Instagram here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.    Conflict may be the doorway to the relationship you actually want. 2.    Stop outsourcing your judgment—even to really smart people. 3.    Stop making your peace dependent on someone else's cooperation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Marc Benioff: "You must always be able to predict what's next and then have the flexibility to evolve." About Allison Maslan: Allison Maslan has built 10 companies over 40 years and was named one of Forbes' "10 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch." She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Scale or Fail, endorsed by Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. For 17 years, she and her CEO Business Mentors have helped over 150,000 Founders scale their companies and create more freedom through Pinnacle Global Network, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company four years running. How to Get in Touch with Allison Maslan: Website: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/ Email:  support@pinnaclegn.com Gift: http://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/SalesGame   Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177 Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

In this episode, Crissy Conner, walks through the exact test she runs on herself every few months to check her AI visibility, across Google, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. She shows why a generic question like “who should I hire as a coach” will almost never surface, why a niche specific question changes everything and why being logged in can quietly lie to you by pulling from a memory instead of giving you a true public recommendation.Find out more about OMNI https://thevisibleceo.com/omniFind out more about Visible & In Demand https://thevisibleceo.com/visibleindemandFind out more about The Visible Inner Circle https://thevisibleceo.com/visible-inner-circleOMNI - Become Known, In Demand, and Confidently VisibleWith a visibility strategy that works harder than you do.OMNI is your group coaching experience where you learn how to create visibility that works harder than you do. A strategic blueprint to become discoverable on the feed, search and AI. 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 

If you've struggled with what to sell - what products, services, or programs, you're not alone. Many business owners go back and forth. But today we're going to end all that and give you the one that will help you decide what is best to offer. 

What if you don't need to do more to create greater momentum? What if you need to pull back long enough to see what is working, what no longer belongs, and what deserves your full energy next? After a wonderfully full—and admittedly wild—summer, Allison began looking at her business through a different lens. She created space, ruthlessly evaluated what the company was carrying, and established extreme clarity for herself and her team around the next chapter of She Believed She Could. In this episode, Allison shares the three decisions that are reshaping the remainder of her year and challenges listeners to consider whether constant movement is taking them closer to the future they want—or simply keeping them busy. This conversation is for the woman with a full calendar, a growing vision, and the sense that something needs to become clearer before she moves forward. Memorable Moments From the Episode “There was only one week all summer that we were home for the whole week. It was a lot, but it's also what I prayed for. I'm incredibly grateful that we were able to do so many things together as a family.” “What if the most powerful thing you could do to move forward is pull back—not quit, not abandon the vision, but intentionally create enough space to see what's actually working and what no longer deserves your energy?” “We convince ourselves that movement is momentum, but they are not the same thing. You can be moving constantly and still not be moving in the right direction. You can have a full calendar and an empty strategy.” “Creating space can save you months or even years of pursuing the wrong priorities. White space is not wasted space. White space is where we reconnect with the vision.” “Where do I need to stop pushing long enough to see clearly? Maybe you need to stop saying yes to every opportunity and determine which ones actually support the future you want.” “Sometimes we pull back because we're afraid, but sometimes we pull back because we're preparing to leap—and those are two completely different things.” “For every part of our business, I began placing it into one of four categories: Do we keep it, merge it, pause it, or eliminate it? Growth is not always about addition. Very often, growth requires subtraction.” “Sometimes the bravest decision is to acknowledge that something was right for a previous season, but it isn't necessarily right for the next one. History is not always a reason to continue.” “We're building an integrated ecosystem that supports ambitious, impact-driven women through a clear path that strengthens five areas of growth: mindset, messaging, marketing, monetization, and momentum.” “Clarity does not mean knowing every step. It means knowing the next right step and being willing to take it. ICONIC stands for Intentionally Creating Our Next Incredible Chapters—and that's exactly what this season represents to me.” Ready to Create Clarity Around Your Next Move? If you have an idea you are ready to launch, a business or brand you want to strengthen, or a fresh direction you are ready to explore, enrollment for the next SBSC™ Collective is now open. This intentionally small, high-touch, eight-week coaching experience gives Allison the proximity to understand what you are building and help you move it forward with strategy, personalized guidance, and accountability. Members of this cohort will also receive a complimentary ticket to the 2026 Iconic Impact Summit on November 5 in Winter Park. Enrollment closes September 1, and the first session begins September 8. Learn more and join the SBSC Collective:https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/sbsc-collective Explore the Iconic Impact Summit:https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/iconic-impact ✨✨✨   ✨Connect with Allison✨Join us for the SBSC Summit: https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/iconic-impactInterested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comSignature Course | Build Your Brand On DemandAccess The Impact Brand AcceleratorAccess From Podcast to PlatformBeauty Must-Haves!

It's time to look at your business and ensure you are offering what people want to pay for - and how they want to receive it.  Today we're talking about ways you can offer your products and services to stay relevant in 2026 and 2027 to increase your sales.