Podcasts about Women in business

Sometimes the greatest obstacle isn't a lack of ability. It's the quiet belief that says, "Maybe I should stay in the background."In this episode of the Vibrant Living Podcast, I welcome online presence strategist Becky Hancock for a conversation that moves beyond branding and into something much deeper. Together we explore why so many women hesitate to use their voice, how fear of visibility affects both our lives and our businesses, and why stepping into greater visibility isn't about self-promotion. It's about faithfully stewarding the vision and influence God has entrusted to us. Drawing from nearly thirty years of experience in branding, graphic design, and web development, Becky shares practical wisdom about building an authentic online presence that reflects who you truly are. Whether you're building a business, leading quietly behind the scenes, or sensing God inviting you into a new season, this conversation is a reminder that your voice matters.In this episode, we discuss:• Why women often struggle to be seen and heard• The personal and professional cost of staying hidden• Building confidence without striving or self-promotion• Creating an authentic brand that reflects your values• Why understanding the people you serve matters more than simply having a beautiful website• Building a business that creates space for both purpose and joyConnect with Becky HancockWebsite: https://beckyhancock.designfinLinkedIn: Rebecca HancockBook a Conversation: https://bookwithbecky.meConnect with Donna at https://www.ivibrantliving.com/

Amanda Calabrese was a middle schooler at a swim meet when she got her period for the first time. Her team captain told her to figure it out in thirty minutes or she was off the relay. That moment stuck with her all the way to Stanford, where she met her future co-founder Greta Meyer and started sketching what would become Sequel, the first tampon redesign in nearly a hundred years. On this episode of She Pivots, Amanda talks about the four-year fight to get a tiny piece of cotton past the FDA, why she treats the tampon as game-day equipment rather than something to whisper about, and how Sequel landed in locker rooms from middle schools to Audi Field, Yankees Stadium, and the Indiana Fever. Now a nine-time champion turned product design engineer, Amanda is on a mission to change how period care is talked about in sports and in every space where women show up to compete. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 01:46 Amanda's Childhood in East Hampton 05:43 From Junior Lifeguard to National Champion 12:14 The Challenges of Periods in Sports 16:09 Amanda's Journey to Product Design 21:01 The Birth of Sequel and the Spiral Tampon 27:02 Overcoming Obstacles and Securing Funding 29:37 The Evolution of Tampon Design 35:44 The Power of Self-Awareness in Team Building 38:13 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising 42:16 The Rise of Women's Sports and Sequel's Timing 48:12 The Future of Sequel and Period Care 49:46 Low Point to Launch 50:52 Closing Thoughts 51:44 Podcast Credits You can keep up with Amanda’s work with sequel at www.trysequel.com 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.

Environment Top 5: Protecting the Marine EnvironmentWe cover:marine protected areasdata collection and monitoringplastic pollutionprotection of sites during a changing climateKey takeawaysThis special episode of EnvCast features two Chartered Environmentalists working at the forefront of marine consulting, Katie Reeves CEnv and Tanya Ferry CEnv Speaker bios:Katie Reeves CEnvKatie Reeves is a Chartered Environmentalist (through ISEP) and marine scientist with more than 20 years' experience spanning marine conservation, environmental consultancy and the energy sector. Her career has included helping to shape the Marine Act campaign and policy in the UK, developing whale shark monitoring and citizen science programmes in Qatar, and leading initiatives to reduce single-use plastics offshore, and securing environmental consents for major coastal and offshore developments. Alongside her consultancy, Katie is the founder of Festive Green, a circular economy start-up inspired by nature, and is passionate about creating supportive communities, particularly for women in business, while championing sustainability, collaboration and positive environmental change.Tanya Ferry CEnv Tanya Ferry is a Chartered Environmentalist via membership of CIEEM. Tanya is a passionate and active environmental professional, with years of experience in aquatic environments from freshwater to the coast, specialising in estuarine fisheries, and sustainable development in maritime and ports. She has expertise in tackling issues like pollution and habitats under pressure. Professional registration:Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re... Resources:Scotland MPA: https://environmentalstandards.scot/keep-up-to-date/scottish-ministers-failing-in-legal-duties-to-protect-and-restore-seafloor-concludes-ess/ Scottish link MPA report https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/Ensuring%20the%20effectiveness%20of%20the%20Marine%20Protected%20Area%20Network%20in%20Scotland.pdfOffice for Environmental Protection MPA report for England and Northern Ireland: https://www.theoep.org.uk/news/oep-launches-investigation-suspected-failure-defra-take-necessary-measures-achieve-goodhttps://www.theoep.org.uk/sites/default/files/investigations-files/Full%20report%20%28v2%29%20Amended_08Dec2025.pdf Wales over 50% of condition features monitored are in unfavourable condition https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-and-blogs/news/2025-news-releases/further-action-needed-to-protect-wales-s-marine-protected-areas/?lang=en Design Innovation for a Blue Planet: https://blueearthsummit.com/Good Fish Guide choosing sustainable seafood to eat: https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/Guppy Friend Washing bags: https://shop.wwf.org.uk/products/guppyfriend-washing-bag?utm_source=Google-Pmax&utm_medium=PaidSearch-Pmax&pc=TCB014018&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=20287469958&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3tSwiIHDlQMVcJRQBh0okSldEAQYASABEgJa9PD_BwECheck out our other platforms:YouTube: Society for the Environment //Website: socenv.org.uk // LinkedIn: society-for-the-environment 

Twenty-three years of building — a nonprofit, a business, a life — while fighting for credit that was never in question. In this first letter, Mandy traces the line from selling bracelets and cotton candy parking lot to parking lot, to a pregnancy that became a reckoning with God, to the muse who confirmed what she already knew: this was real. She unpacks what it actually means to be a "provider," why the system rewards passengers who call themselves the man, and how moving next door — just next door — changed everything. This one ends with a line you'll want to clip.Show Notes:The 23-year fight for credit — and why it was never about self-doubtFrom bracelets to cotton candy: the hustle that taught her to condense effort and maximize returnThe pregnancy and the quiet conversation with God that became "the snap"Montana, the muse, and the stranger who validated the dream before he ever tried toBuilding the nonprofit and the LLC while being called a scamMoving next door: why proximity to negativity is its own kind of drainRedefining "provider" — and calling out the passenger dressed as the manThe closing line: "You were the lesson. And baby — I graduated."Tags: Letters to My Now Ex What She Wants narcissistic relationships women in business entrepreneurship nonprofit founder self-worth healing Montana financial independence emotional abuse recovery hustle culture single mom provider myth patriarchy Letters to My Now Ex What She Wants narcissistic relationships women in business entrepreneurship nonprofit founder self-worth healing Montana financial independence emotional abuse recovery hustle culture single mom provider myth patriarchy Letters to My Now Ex What She Wants narcissistic relationships women in business entrepreneurship nonprofit founder self-worth healing Montana financial independence emotional abuse recovery hustle culture single mom provider myth patriarchy

The best careers rarely follow a straight line. They evolve through curiosity, calculated risks, unexpected opportunities, and the courage to keep moving forward, even when the destination isn't clear.In this episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast, host Mary Killelea sits down with Tracey Miller, co-owner and Managing Partner of 9iFX, an award-winning creative visual studio that helps some of the world's most recognizable brands tell unforgettable stories through visual effects, animation, immersive experiences, and cinematic storytelling.But this conversation isn't just about visual effects—it's about building a career with intention, embracing uncertainty, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.Tracey shares the unconventional path that led her from backpacking through South America at 18 to graduating into the 2008 financial crisis, launching an entrepreneurial venture, earning a Fulbright Scholarship to complete her MBA in Madrid—in Spanish—and ultimately co-founding 9iFX with her husband. Her journey is a powerful reminder that resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to take thoughtful risks often lead to the most rewarding careers.Mary and Tracey also explore what it really takes to grow a creative business—from balancing entrepreneurship with marriage and leadership to hiring employees, building client relationships, and navigating the realities of running a studio in an industry that's constantly evolving.The conversation also dives into one of today's biggest topics: AI and the future of creativity. Tracey shares her perspective on how artificial intelligence is changing visual storytelling, where it creates new opportunities, and why human creativity, taste, collaboration, and craftsmanship remain essential. Together, they discuss the growing importance of originality, copyright, client trust, and creating work that genuinely connects with people.Whether you're building your career, considering entrepreneurship, leading a creative team, or wondering how AI will reshape the future of work, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for embracing change with confidence.In this episode, you'll discover: Why the most fulfilling careers are rarely linear  How curiosity and calculated risk create unexpected opportunities  What it really takes to build a successful creative business  Lessons from partnering with your spouse while growing a company  Why the best visual effects are often the ones you never notice  How great storytelling creates emotional connection  The opportunities—and challenges—AI is bringing to creative industries  Why human judgment, creativity, and craftsmanship still matter  Advice for women considering entrepreneurship or their next bold career move  What it means to build a career you couldn't have predicted, but wouldn't trade for anything If you've ever questioned whether you're on the "right" career path, this conversation is a reminder that some of the best opportunities come from following your curiosity, saying yes to the unknown, and trusting yourself to figure it out along the way.

What if real luxury isn't simply being able to afford more—but owning enough of your life that no one else gets to decide what happens to it?This week I sit down with Beverly Beal, an intellectual property attorney, founder of Fine Line Non-Alcoholic Spirits and GiftBiz, and part of the family behind a growing community coffee shop in Detroit. Beverly has never been especially interested in following the timeline handed to her. Her philosophy is “delusion over doubt,” and beneath the humor and audacity is a woman who has spent years building the experience, skills, and self-trust to know that even if she lost everything tomorrow, she could build it back.We get into the mother who made sure Beverly saw a world beyond her immediate surroundings, how moving to a new city without much of a social life unexpectedly led her to start her own law firm, and the thread of ownership running through everything she touches—from helping people protect their ideas to creating businesses, investing, and building gathering spaces in her own community. We also talk about the ulcerative colitis diagnosis that reshaped how she moves through work and wellness, why confidence comes during the process rather than after the achievement, her growing obsession with day trading, why women need to talk about money without shame, and the difference between earning a living and constructing a life that truly belongs to you.FOLLOW BEVERLYhttps://www.instagram.com/beverlyabeal/FINE LINEhttps://www.instagram.com/drinkfineline/https://drinkfineline.com/

If you want to join our upcoming workshop and 7-day money manifestation challenge for women in business, make sure to sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.In today's episode we are joined by the inspiring entrepreneur and founder of Etui Collection - Cia Öberg.As the founder of a successful company creating premium corporate gifts, Cia shares what helped her get there. From practical mindset shifts to powerful lessons and the tools that have helped her grow both personally and professionally. She has also been part of our coaching program Business & Dreams Academy, where she experienced firsthand how the inner journey can transform not only your mindset but also the way you build your business and your life. During BDA, she grew her company's revenue by 30% to more than EUR 1.8 million. And last year, revenue reached an impressive EUR 2.2 million. And the most inspiring thing is that she achieved these results not by working harder. In fact, it was the exact opposite. Cia went from working weekends and late nights before BDA to having more freedom and now working in a sustainable way. Cia opens up in this episode about her previous struggles with setting goals, how BDA helped her create a clearer and smoother path toward the life and business she wanted and why success doesn't have to come through constant hustle.We explore how changing your beliefs changes your results, why persistence is one of the most underrated keys to success and how the story you tell yourself shapes every decision you make. We also discuss whether mindset work is something you should continue even after achieving your biggest goals.This episode is about becoming the person who can hold your biggest dreams and why that inner transformation is essential to achieving your goals.If you'd like to hear even more from Cia, she'll also be joining us as one of the speakers at this year's Business & Dreams Summit.You can connect with Cia through her LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/ciaoberg⁠ or visit Etui Collections website to learn more about her work: ⁠Etui Collection - Hem⁠And if you want to secure a spot at the Summit where Cia will be a panelist, this is your chance. We'd love to see you there!⁠Business & Dreams Summit — Business & Dreams⁠If you want to join our upcoming workshop and 7-day money manifestation challenge for women in business, make sure to sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank you for listening!

Why does every workplace seem to have office gossip, difficult coworkers, endless meetings, and enough drama to fill a reality TV show? Award-winning author and screenwriter Julianna Newland joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America to discuss her entertaining and insightful book, All Up In Your Bizness: Managing Your Business Crap: And There's More Business Crap.Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in business, government, and nonprofit leadership, Julianna shares humorous yet practical advice for navigating office politics, workplace relationships, performance reviews, promotions, leadership challenges, and career success. Through relatable stories and sharp observations, she offers strategies for handling the everyday "bizness" that comes with modern work life.Whether you're entering the workforce, climbing the corporate ladder, managing a team, or simply trying to survive your next staff meeting, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real-world experience, and plenty of laughs.In this episode, you'll discover: How to navigate office politics without losing your sanity. Practical ways to deal with difficult coworkers and workplace drama. Tips for performance reviews, promotions, and career advancement. Why humor can be one of your greatest workplace survival tools. Real-world leadership lessons from decades of business experience. This Week in America with Ric Bratton is one of America's premier syndicated radio shows and podcasts, featuring engaging conversations with bestselling authors, business leaders, health experts, financial professionals, historians, entertainers, and innovators. Each episode delivers practical advice, inspiring stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions designed to inform, inspire, and entertain listeners around the world. Discover new episodes every week covering business, personal development, health, wellness, technology, history, education, and the issues that matter most.From surviving office politics and handling workplace drama to building stronger professional relationships and advancing your career, Julianna Newland shares practical insights every employee, manager, and business leader can use. It's an engaging conversation that proves work doesn't have to be all business—even when you're dealing with everyone else's "bizness."Keywords: office politics, workplace drama, career success, workplace communication, business management, leadership, management, career development, professional growth, difficult coworkers, workplace relationships, conflict resolution, performance reviews, promotions, corporate culture, employee engagement, teamwork, workplace humor, business advice, career advice, productivity, organizational leadership, women in business, nonprofit leadership, government leadership, screenwriter, author interview, Julianna Newland, All Up In Your Bizness, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, business podcast, workplace successAMAZONhttps://www.juliannanewland.com/https://www.auctoremhouse.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/6426fpr.mp3

What transforms expertise into influence? In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I sit down with Bill Sherman, one of the leading voices in thought leadership and co-author of The Thought Leadership Handbook. Together, we explore what it really means to become a thought leader—and why it has very little to do with titles or self-promotion. Bill shares how curiosity, passion, and a commitment to helping others are the true foundations of thought leadership. We discuss why writing a book is only the beginning, how ideas grow into movements, and why your expertise can continue to make a difference long after you've left an executive role or retired. We also examine the role of AI. While artificial intelligence can summarize what has already been discovered, it cannot replace the human curiosity, judgment, and lived experience that drive innovation and meaningful change. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, consultant, coach, author, or someone beginning your next chapter, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about the value of your ideas—and the impact they can have on others. In this episode you'll discover: • What thought leadership really is—and what it isn't • Why curiosity is the engine behind every great idea • How to turn expertise into lasting influence • Why your next chapter may be your most impactful one As always, my goal is to help you see, feel, and think in new ways so you can turn your observations into innovations.   About the Host Andi Simon, PhD, is a corporate anthropologist, author, speaker, and executive advisor who helps leaders, organizations, and individuals see, feel, and think in new ways so they can navigate change with confidence. She is the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants and the author of Rethink Retirement, On the Brink, Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business, and Women Mean Business. Learn more: • Website: https://www.simonassociates.net • Rethink Retirement: https://www.rethinkretirement.net • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andisimon/ • Subscribe to the Rethink Retirement Substack: https://rethinkretirement.substack.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow On the Brink with Andi Simon, leave a review, and share it with someone who is ready to see change through a fresh lens.

If you want to join our upcoming workshop and 7-day money manifestation challenge for women in business, make sure to sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.In this episode we are joined by the inspiring entrepreneur, PR expert and co-founder of The No Bar - Sanja Tegeltija.Together with her co-founder Victoria, Sanja built The No Bar with a clear mission: to create protein bars made with complete transparency, high-quality ingredients and no hidden additives without compromising on taste.But this conversation goes far beyond building a successful brand.We dive into the mindset behind creating the life you truly want, why dreaming big from the very beginning matters and why taking bold action before knowing exactly the how is often the key to success.Sanja shares her honest perspective on balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, the importance of building strong foundations with your business partner and why defining how you want to feel from the start is just as important as setting financial goals.We also explore whether success really has to come at the expense of your health, the missing piece of manifestation and why you should never put yourself in a box when it comes to your identity and potential.From overcoming people-pleasing and self-doubt to taking action toward her biggest goals, Sanja shares the practical tools and mindset shifts that have helped her create both personal and professional success.This episode is about dreaming bigger than you think is possible, trusting yourself before you have all the answers and why working smarter not more or harder can help you create the life you truly want.You can follow Sanja's inspiring journey and learn more about The No Bar at:The NO barThank you for listening! P.S. If you want to join our upcoming workshop and 7-day money manifestation challenge for women in business, make sure to sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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

In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Marie Westmoreland, an internationally recognized resiliency expert, syndicated radio talk host, and military veteran. After surviving a high-stakes whistleblower battle against a massive federal agency and overcoming severe physical and mental burnout, Dawn transitioned her decades of HR expertise into a mission of empowerment. Together, we unpack the psychological toll of fighting workplace injustice, the critical differences between bullying and discrimination, and how to build a lasting foundation of self-care and personal resilience.    In this episode, we discuss: How standing up to illegal hiring practices and discrimination leads to personal transformation Why moving from a victimhood mentality to self-empowerment creates true internal strength The structural differences between unregulated workplace bullying and illegal employment discrimination How documenting toxic behaviors through follow-up emails builds an undeniable paper trail Practical strategies for becoming an objective advocate for vulnerable family members in nursing homes Why enlisting and leading in the military cultivates discipline, leadership, and grit How combining what angers you with what brings you joy reveals your life mission   About Dawn Marie Westmoreland: Dawn Marie Westmoreland is an internationally recognized resiliency expert, speaker, syndicated radio talk host, and author who empowers individuals to rise in times of change. She turned personal adversity-including losing her home, livelihood, and standing up to injustice-into a mission of helping others build courage and confidence. Dawn equips audiences with tools to overcome adversity, embrace self-care, and lead with strength. She shows how setbacks can become foundations for growth. Dawn lives in Asheville, NC, with her five Cairn Terriers. Amazon-- Stand Up to Workplace Bullying and Discrimination Workbookhttps://a.co/d/0ghdSCDr https://dawnmariewestmoreland.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnmariewestmoreland/https://www.facebook.com/dawn.marie.westmorelandhttps://www.instagram.com/dawnmariewestmoreland   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

Send us Fan MailWe're officially just weeks away from the 7th Annual Renaissance Women's Summit on September 10, 2026, at the beautiful Riverwood Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee—and if you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time. ✨ Tickets are on sale now, and I'd absolutely love to welcome you into a room filled with ambitious women entrepreneurs who are building businesses—and brands—worth remembering. GET TICKETS.In this week's episode, we're talking about something I know so many women silently struggle with: the fear of being seen.If you've ever hesitated to hit "publish," worried about what people might think, questioned whether you have anything valuable to say, or convinced yourself you'll start showing up "when you're more ready"...this conversation is for you.I'm sharing my own encouragement for the woman who's been hiding behind perfectionism, comparison, or fear, and then I'm turning the mic over to the incredible women on our team at Renaissance Marketing Group. I asked each of them one simple question:"What would you tell a woman who's afraid to show up on social media?"Their responses are honest, encouraging, and exactly the reminder we all need in 2026.Because here's what I believe:The opportunities you're praying for often begin with being seen.Whether you're building a business, growing your personal brand, or simply finding the courage to share your voice, I hope this episode reminds you that the world doesn't need a more perfect version of you—it needs your perspective.If this episode encourages you, I'd love for you to share it with another woman entrepreneur who needs the reminder that her voice matters. And if you haven't grabbed your ticket to the Renaissance Women's Summit yet, we'd love to see you in Nashville this September.

Find out why enthusiasm, fun and internal alignment is more valuable than learning another online funnel. This is what your marketing has been missing.Are you always chasing the next strategy, funnel or piece of external validation to fix what's not working in your business? What if passion is what drives business success?Listen in on this conversation with Jaden Hummel (Coach for entrepreneurs) and you'll learn that real internal alignment combined with enthusiasm for what you're selling is a sales strategy in and of itself.This thoughtful conversation covers how to rediscover enthusiasm for your work, what it means if you don't feel it, and how alignment in business looks different for everyone.You'll also hear: Ways to add more fun into your business to keep you motivatedJaden's take on alignment and questions to ask yourself to keep your business moving in the right directionTips for creating content the resonates more deeply with your audienceConnect with Jaden on Instagram at @JadenBHummel, or check out her group Open Field (@opnfield — comment "open" on any of her posts to get in).If content and visibility are part of your business plan (they should be), grab my free Instagram training: https://www.videoask.com/f7xjzo38p

Send us Fan MailWhat if the secret to building a successful business isn't going "all in"—it's building in a way that actually fits your life?For years, entrepreneurs have been told that success requires sacrificing everything: your career, your family time, your financial security, and even your well-being. But what if there's another way?In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Vale Siegrist, founder of Circular Club, customer operations leader, and mom, who is proving that sustainable success doesn't have to come at the expense of your family or your mental health.While balancing a full-time career and raising her young daughter, Vale is intentionally growing her business at a pace that aligns with her current season of life. Together, Angela and Vale discuss why more founders are rejecting hustle culture, choosing intentional growth over hypergrowth, and redefining what entrepreneurship can look like for working moms.Whether you're just starting your business or wondering how to keep growing without burning out, this conversation will encourage you to embrace a path that's both profitable and sustainable.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ Why you don't have to quit your job to build a successful business.✔️ How to create a business that works around your family instead of competing with it.✔️ Why slow, intentional growth can lead to long-term success.✔️ The importance of protecting your mental health while building your business.✔️ How to manage risk and validate your business idea before making major investments.✔️ Practical ways to prioritize your time during different seasons of life.✔️ Why building sustainably may be one of the smartest business decisions you'll ever make.Memorable Quote"Your mental health comes first. Without your health, there is no business." – Vale SiegristConnect with Vale Siegrist

A rich narrative unfolds as Dr. Tamara Patzer engages with Larissa Reid, CEO of In the Black Business Services, in a profound exploration of resilience and entrepreneurship. Larissa's journey, marked by the challenges of motherhood and the triumphs of business ownership, serves as a compelling case study in overcoming adversity. From her early days of managing a burgeoning business amidst the complexities of raising twins with special needs, Larissa demonstrates how necessity can fuel innovation and drive success. The conversation reflects on her evolution from working at her kitchen table to establishing a thriving accounting firm, underscoring the critical importance of education and financial literacy in empowering small business owners.As the dialogue progresses, the focus shifts to Larissa's contributions to the anthology ‘Alpha Queens Rising', where her chapter stands out for its insightful discourse on self-mastery and legacy creation. This segment of the discussion highlights the emotional depth of her narrative, particularly when recounting her son's heartfelt reaction to her becoming an author. This moment encapsulates the personal stakes involved in her professional endeavors and illustrates the significant role that familial support plays in one's journey.Larissa's aspirations extend beyond individual success; she aims to impact 111 million lives through her advocacy for financial literacy, particularly among women and children, fostering a legacy of empowerment and resilience. The episode culminates with Larissa discussing her forthcoming speaking engagements, including her participation in significant events aimed at uplifting women and communities. Her experiences reflect a broader commitment to creating a supportive network for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and education. The conversation encapsulates the essence of resilience, illustrating how personal experiences can inspire collective empowerment and drive societal change. Larissa Reid emerges as a powerful voice for women in business, advocating for a future where everyone has the opportunity to rise and succeed.Takeaways:The podcast features Larissa Reid, the founder and CEO of In the Black Business Services, who has significantly impacted her community through financial education.Larissa's chapter in the book Alpha Queens Rising emphasizes resilience, self-mastery, and the importance of building a legacy while supporting a family.Through her unique experiences, Larissa aims to inspire women by demonstrating that it is possible to overcome obstacles and achieve one's dreams.Larissa discusses her journey from a challenging personal life to becoming an award-winning business owner and community advocate for financial literacy.She emphasizes the importance of education and mentorship, aiming to impact 111 million lives through her initiatives and teachings.Larissa's commitment to her community involves teaching financial literacy to both adults and children, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and empowerment.Read the book: https://www.amazon.com/ALPHA-QUEENS-RISING-Where-Purpose/dp/B0GCVDSRRBWomen Innovators with Tami Patzerhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/women-innovators-with-tami-patzer/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/championing-financial-literacy-larissa-reids-mission-for-community-impact

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

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

For the first time ever, She Pivots is flipping the mic to a man. Flavor Flav joins Emily for our very first "He Pivots" episode to talk about his work as a hype man for women's sports. From sponsoring the US women's water polo team (yes, he got in the pool) to throwing this weekend's three-day "She Got Game" celebration in Vegas for female Olympians and Paralympians the White House snubbed, Flav explains why he's become one of the loudest voices for female athletes who rarely get their flowers. He also opens up about cutting class to teach himself piano, chasing a real Grammy after his Lifetime Achievement win, bowling at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden, and why, nearly 40 years into his career, he still doesn't think he's made it to the top. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to HE Pivots 00:28 Guest Introduction: Flavor Flav 02:22 Flavor Flav's Musical Roots 07:08 Reality TV and Flavor of Love 13:51 The Pivot to Supporting Women's Sports 18:53 In the Pool with the Women's Water Polo Team 22:52 The Birth of SHE Weekend 30:26 Closing Thoughts on Flav's Impact 31:46 Podcast Credits Keep up with Flavor Flav on Instagram @flavorflavofficial, and with SHE Weekend @flavorflavsshe. Learn more about SHE Weekend at sheweekend.com 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.

Episode #306!The Business of Life Master Class Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessOfLifeMasterClassInstagram: @thebusinessoflifemasterclassTwitter/X: @ClassTBOLGuest Walk on / Walk off Playlist (Spotify)Hosts: Debbie Lundberg & Barbara Zantwww.debbielundberg.com - Presenting Powerfully - 813-494-4438Facebook/Twitter/X/Instagram: @debbielundbergTikTok: @DebbieLundbergCoachInstagram for Barb Zant: @thestayatworkmomMike Barbaro Instagram - LinkedIn - Facebook - iHeart Media - Wiki - The OrgDigital Engineer: Brianna ConnollyMusic: www.bensound.comMusic by AlexiAction from Pixabay - License code: CBKCX3HKZL8FJ2CMSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Business of Life Master Class Podcast. Listen. Choose. Do! 

AI is already shaping who gets noticed, who gets hired, and who gets promoted. The question is: are you ready for what's next?In Episode 160 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I sit down with Leigh Felton, President and Chair of the AI for Job Security Foundation and former leader of Responsible AI Enablement at Microsoft, for a conversation that goes far beyond artificial intelligence. We explore how to build a career with intention while the rules of work continue to evolve.Leigh shares her non-linear career journey and the turning points that came from staying open to unexpected opportunities. We also get practical with a 30-60-90 day approach that starts with listening, moves into pattern recognition, and ends with testing meaningful improvements. Whether you're starting a new role, stepping into leadership, or making a career pivot, this framework can help you build confidence without feeling like you need to have all the answers on day one.We also pull back the curtain on what an executive Chief of Staff really does, how influence is built behind the scenes, and why authentic leadership is far more powerful than trying to fit a leadership mold.Then we dive into one of the most important conversations facing professionals today: responsible AI, AI literacy, and AI bias. Leigh explains why no AI system is completely unbiased, why it's critical to question AI-generated outputs rather than blindly accept them, and what every professional can do to become a more informed and responsible user of AI.If you're wondering how AI will impact your career, how to stay relevant as technology reshapes the workplace, or how to lead with confidence through change, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Talk to KimThis week Kim shares her conversation with LeEllen Smith. She shares her journey of founding OutsideIn, a social enterprise and recovery program in Troy, Tennessee. Discover how she turned community needs into empowering opportunities for women, creating a ripple effect of hope and transformation.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Midlife with Courage and Guest LeEllen Smith00:23 LeEllen's background and the founding of OutsideIn01:06 Community challenges and the motivation to create jobs02:13 The early days: making products from T-shirts06:33 Evolving product lines and social impact08:06 Redefining success and purpose in midlife10:32 The importance of community and support for women15:52 Transitioning to a recovery-focused organization19:37 The house as a recovery residence and community impact23:42 The women of OutsideIn and their growth stories33:11 Training women for leadership and new opportunities38:59 The community's acceptance and the power of kindness42:34 How to support OutsideIn and its mission45:10 Closing thoughts and gratitude for community supportLearn more at the link below:Website - https://outsideinworks.comSupport the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE for Priority Access. The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK

Marketing insurance agents nationwide sounds like a contradiction, but Uptown Marketing founder Martina Barley built a thirteen person, all female agency doing exactly that. Martina joins Fitz at ROC Vox to talk about her path from an unlicensed State Farm sales assistant to the self described "Michael Jordan of sales," and why the confidence that built her business almost got in the way of leading her team.In this episode, you'll learn how Martina grew Uptown Marketing from three founders to thirteen employees, why she believes sales and leadership are two completely different skill sets, how she convinces insurance agents to actually invest in their online presence, and what she tells clients about AI replacing, or not replacing, their jobs. CHAPTERSCONNECTUptown Marketing → https://uptownmarketing.comThe Marketing Girl (book) → https://www.amazon.com/Marketing-Girl-Trusting-Intuition-Confidence/dp/1956464484ROC Vox → https://rocvox.comSalvatore's → https://salvatores.comNew episodes of Positive Blatherings drop every Tuesday.Recorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production in Bushnell's Basin, NY.Learn more at https://rocvox.com 

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

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

In Episode 211 of the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast, Stephanie Laynes shares her perspective on one of the most common questions asked by beauty professionals: Do you need a supportive partner or a supportive family to become a successful esthetician and entrepreneur? Stephanie's answer may surprise you. While having encouragement from family is wonderful, she explains why having a supportive partner can make a greater difference when you're building a business and creating a life together. In This Episode You'll Learn Why emotional support matters when building an esthetics business. How a supportive partner can positively impact your entrepreneurial journey. Why family members may not always understand your vision. How to handle criticism from friends and family while staying focused on your goals. The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your success. Healthy ways to communicate with your spouse or partner about the demands of running a beauty business. How to protect your mindset during the early stages of entrepreneurship. Why Support Matters for Estheticians Many licensed estheticians dream of opening their own spa, growing a skincare brand, becoming a solo esthetician, or creating financial freedom through entrepreneurship. However, building a successful beauty business often requires sacrifices that others may not immediately understand. You may experience: Working evenings and weekends. Reinvesting profits back into your business. Spending hours creating social media content. Investing in continuing education. Delaying vacations or major purchases. Managing uncertainty while your business grows. Having someone at home who understands these challenges can provide stability, encouragement, and confidence during difficult seasons. Family Support vs. Partner Support Every family dynamic is different, and many entrepreneurs receive incredible encouragement from parents, siblings, and relatives. In this episode, Stephanie discusses why a supportive life partner often has a greater day-to-day influence because they typically share your household, finances, responsibilities, and long-term goals. When you and your partner communicate well and work as a team, it can make navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship much easier. At the same time, if family members don't fully understand your vision, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't succeed. Many successful entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses while earning support gradually through consistent action and results. Key Takeaway You don't need everyone's approval to build a successful esthetics business. You do need people in your life who respect your goals, encourage your growth, and support the work required to achieve your vision. A supportive partner can be an important part of that foundation, while a strong network of mentors, business friends, and fellow estheticians can provide additional encouragement along the way. About the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast The SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast helps licensed estheticians, solo estheticians, spa owners, skincare professionals, and beauty entrepreneurs grow profitable businesses through practical education and real-world business strategies. Each episode covers topics including: How to grow an esthetics business Esthetician marketing strategies Client attraction Beauty business coaching Retail skincare sales Social media marketing for estheticians Business mindset Spa management Entrepreneurship Leadership and personal growth Whether you're opening your first treatment room or scaling a six-figure beauty business, you'll find actionable advice to help you grow with confidence. Subscribe, Review & Share If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast so you never miss a new episode focused on helping estheticians build successful businesses and rewarding careers. If this conversation resonated with you, please leave a review and share this episode with another esthetician or beauty entrepreneur who could benefit from hearing it. SEO Keywords: supportive partner for entrepreneurs, supportive spouse, entrepreneur relationships, esthetician business, beauty entrepreneur, solo esthetician, esthetician mindset, esthetician success, beauty business coach, entrepreneur marriage, work-life balance for estheticians, spa owner tips, skincare business, women in business, esthetician podcast, online esthetician school, SLI Online Esthetician School, Stephanie Laynes. Stephanie, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends that every esthetician can use in their business. Click here to take my FREE Communication Masterclass Join my IG Broadcast Group HERE Enroll in the SLI Online Esthetician School for only $30 a month that includes the MONEY PODCAST, advanced esthetic education, business tips & more! Click here: Cost Per Service Worksheet from Angela Green, join the app to get access & pay! ***Stephanie's Favorite Things:*** Payroll App Esthetician Insurance Esthetician Gameplan: Pay Myself Workbook Smooth Skin Supply LLC Wholesale Website Follow Stephanie Laynes on socials: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube

How do you build a multi-billion-franc company starting with just 300,000 Rwandan francs? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, entrepreneur and Wood Habitat founder Paradis Nishimwe Imfura shares the complete story of building one of Rwanda's leading furniture and interior design companies. We discuss entrepreneurship, manufacturing, leadership, scaling a business, raising standards in African design, competing against imports, creating jobs, and the financial lessons every founder should know. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, investor, or anyone interested in Rwanda's economic future, this conversation is a practical masterclass on building something valuable from almost nothing.Sponsors:Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/                                               Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media 

« Il est trop beau ton maillot, il vient d'où ? »« Merci ! Évidemment, c'est un Casa Rosa ! » ☀️Pour préparer vos outfits estivaux, Le Job Show est parti à la rencontre de Carlotta, fondatrice de Casa Rosa, la marque de maillots de bain qui séduit depuis 3 ans clientes et influenceuses.Mais derrière une marque qui fait rêver, que se cache-t-il vraiment ? De l'idée à la conception, Carlotta nous raconte son parcours, le lancement de sa première collection et les coulisses de la création d'une marque de mode.À son image, Casa Rosa puise son inspiration dans les grandes maisons de luxe où Carlotta a travaillé, mais aussi dans ses racines italiennes et les femmes de sa famille : ses sœurs, sa maman et sa grand-mère.Casa Rosa, c'est la rencontre entre héritage familial et codes du luxe, une histoire aujourd'hui accessible à toutes et que l'on emporte avec nous tout l'été.

Romany Youell, Founder of The Finance Woman, qualified as the UK's youngest ever financial adviser at 18 after dropping out of college at 16. By 24 she had built a £10 million financial planning business. But the journey between those two moments nearly broke her.In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam Oakes sits down with Romany to hear the full story. How she grew up going to client meetings with her dad from the age of 11. How she dropped out of college at 16 and qualified as a mortgage adviser before most of her peers had finished their A-levels. How Quilter Financial Adviser School made a one-year exception to let her in early. And how, after becoming the UK's youngest financial adviser, she spent two to three years being told she would never succeed because she was a woman and nearly walked away from the profession entirely.The turning point came at a women in business networking event she almost cancelled. Six women around a table. One conversation. And the moment she realised it was not just her who did not fit into the industry. There was a whole community of people being left out of it. She went home that night and set up The Finance Woman.This is an episode for anyone early in their financial planning career who feels like they do not belong. For anyone who has been told they are not what the industry is looking for. And for anyone who wants to understand what it actually takes to build a financial planning business from scratch.The episode's key takeaways:How Romany dropped out of college at 16 and qualified as the UK's youngest financial adviser at 18What it was like growing up watching her dad build a mortgage business from his bedroomWhy Quilter Financial Adviser School made a one-year exception to let her in earlyThe comments she received from other advisers about being a woman in financial planningWhy trying to change her accent, wardrobe and language to fit in made things worseThe networking event she nearly cancelled that changed the direction of everythingHow one conversation with six women led to The Finance Woman being bornHow she built a £10 million financial planning business before the age of 24If you are building a financial planning career and feeling like you do not fit in, this is the episode to listen to.If you would like to find out more about Romany's work or get in touch, visit www.thefinancewoman.co.ukFinancial Planner Life is sponsored by Redmill AdvanceWhether you're starting out, already qualified, or building a training academy, Redmill Advance delivers expert-led learning, exam support and CPD from Level 4 to Chartered.✅ Trusted by top UK firms

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

Calculate your own legacy numbers with the Vessel calculator → https://spiritualised-the-vessel.netlify.app/The final part of the three-part mini-series for spiritual women in business — recorded from a small mountain village in Mallorca where the beauty makes you gasp, nobody screams for attention, and the frequency itself is the teaching.This episode is about the shape of your income — because a woman's energy takes on the shape of the money coming in. Spiky income makes a spiky woman: braced, contracted, unable to fully receive. Recurring income moves like the ocean — wave after wave, rolling in while you swim, create, dress for dinner — and it's the only shape that lets the feminine truly relax.In this episode:Why recurring income is an energetic requirement for the feminine body, not just a business model — and what the spike-and-drop pattern does to her cycles, her softness, her capacity to receiveThe inner masculine as the gentle architect: building the vessel with certainty, rhythm and routine so completely that the business stops feeling like a business at allWhy clients who come in, extract, and leave are not healthy for a woman's field — and the alternative: a membership where you witness each other across years, the way Jess still works with women from her very first email list of 150The 4am manifestation challenge that started everything — and what its simplicity teaches about how little is actually requiredNPCs, pendulums and egregores: why the big launch is the lowest level of consciousness, and what happens to your energy when you jump into someone else's ball of lightVisibility without performance: when you're in your frequency, your fractal sees you — no screaming, no showman, no big account requiredQuiet luxury as a business model: finding your people, spending years with them, and letting extraordinary wealth roll in quietly while the most substantial portion compounds into your futureThe launch needs you to scream. The ocean just keeps rolling in.goinward.co.uk | @goinward

Calculate your own legacy numbers with the Vessel calculator → https://spiritualised-the-vessel.netlify.app/Part two of the three-part mini-series for spiritual women in business — where "business" doesn't feel like business at all, but an extension of how you're already living.This episode is about designing the life first and letting the structure be built around it. Voice notes from a hidden beach in Mallorca instead of scheduled calls. Work that feels like a permanent holiday. Money that comes in while you're busy living — because the vessel is collecting it for you.In this episode:Why the feminine pours her energy into the structure only when the energy is there — and how the structure holds your magnetism, your essence, your frequency, until it becomes fully functional whether you show up or notThe inner masculine needs a vision that tantalises him: why a "take it or leave it" dream won't get built, and what the engagement ring teaches us about holding your standards highWhy lowering your standards to be "kind" breeds resentment — in partners and in your own inner masculineThe membership model as the most feminine business structure: protected in downturns, magnetic through genuine love, and never dependent on any single client stayingAuditing every piece of your business against the love frequency — the deliverables, the people, the places — down to the pina colada in ArubaThe real cause of burnout at the million-dollar level: not doing too much, but the underlying tension of never being able to fully restThe question isn't how hard your business makes you work. It's whether the structure can hold your frequency while you live.

The first in a three-part mini-series for spiritual women in business.Work out your own numbers with the Legacy Calculator inside The Vessel:https://spiritualised-the-vessel.netlify.app/Most women in business are running on their own energy — showing up daily, evoking, delivering — because the feminine loves the immediacy of it. But your energy is not guaranteed. Health shifts, life changes, motherhood, age: none of us can promise our 70, 80, 90-year-old selves that the energy will still be there. Only a structure can make that promise, and only the inner masculine can build it.In this episode:Why building structure feels unsensual and uncomfortable to the feminine body, and why that discomfort is not a sign to stopDesigning from the end: what does your 90-year-old self need — not to survive, but to be wild, generous, and free?The switch: how a membership structure moves from being fed by your energy to becoming a magnet that pulls in people, money, and resources on its ownWhy investing 75% of what the structure brings in — not 10% — changes the entire timeline, making full financial freedom possible in five to ten yearsFinancial sovereignty in relationship: why a woman must hold her own money, the subtle layers of permission-asking and control that pass as partnership, and who people reveal themselves to be when a relationship endsThe shadow of the manifestation space: the Disney feminine, the fantasy of "someday," and why a life fully lived requires risk and a little heartbreakThe goal is simple: could you put everything down today and be completely covered? That's sovereignty. That's what the structure is for.Join The Vessel here: The Vessel:⁠https://spiritualised-the-vessel.netlify.app/⁠goinward.co.uk | @goinward

In this episode, Bri Conn, CFP® sits down with Ilaria Rawlins, CEO of Fortuna Bank, to talk about why female entrepreneurs are denied business loans three times more often than their male counterparts, what it actually took to build one of only 15 women-owned banks in the country, and what every woman building a business needs to know about finding a banking partner who is genuinely in their corner. Fortuna Bank is only the second bank in U.S. history ever intentionally created to be women-owned, and Ilaria spent 30 years in banking before making it happen.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why female entrepreneurs are denied commercial loans three times more often than men and what the network gap between male and female business owners actually looks like in practiceWhat questions to ask when interviewing a banker, why community banks are often a better fit for startups than large national banks, and how to find a lender who will look at your business holistically rather than running your application through an AI underwriting systemWhat it actually takes to start a bank from scratch, including raising $20 million in capital, navigating a 500-page regulatory application, and launching in the same month that SVB and First Republic failedWhy Fortuna dropped its minimum shareholder investment from $50,000 to $10,000 and how 350 shareholders -- 75% of them women -- came together to build something that had almost no precedent in the industryOut of 4,300 banks in the United States, only 15 are women-owned -- and why that number tells you everything you need to know about where the gaps in capital access actually liveResources Mentioned:Building Your Bench with Maddy Roche and Bri Conn, CFP®https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-175/ Episode Guest:Ilaria Rawlins is the CEO of Fortuna Bank, a newly launched women-owned de novo bank dedicated to expanding access to capital, fostering community impact, and supporting entrepreneurs who have historically faced capital barriers. With over 30 years of banking experience and recognition as 2025 CEO of the Year by Columbus CEO magazine, she is a leading advocate for women in business and financial empowerment.Connect with Ilaria on her website: fortunabank.comEpisode Host:Bri Conn, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth®, and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is a trusted resource for life planning without children. It explores financial planning, estate planning, relationships, and long-term decisions for adults building a future without kids. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't marketing, sales, or hiring? The right Business Growth Strategy often isn't about adding more—it's about simplifying what already exists. As your business grows, it's easy to become the person every decision, problem, and question flows through. The result? Longer hours, constant firefighting, and a business that depends on you instead of supporting you.Sustainable growth doesn't happen by working harder. It happens when you intentionally build leadership rhythms, create clarity for your team, and establish a culture where ownership thrives. If you're scaling business operations and wondering why growth feels more complicated than ever, the answer may not be another hire—it may be the systems and rhythms your business is missing.You'll discover why simplifying before expanding is a smarter Business Growth Strategy, how leadership rhythm creates space for strategic thinking instead of constant reacting, and why clear accountability gives your team the confidence to make better decisions. If you're navigating startup scaling or wondering how to scale a team without becoming the bottleneck, these practical shifts will help you lead with greater confidence while reducing overwhelm.You'll also learn why culture is far more than perks or values on a wall. Real culture is built through consistent behaviours, communication, and trust that empower people to solve problems without relying on the founder for every answer. This is especially valuable for women in business leadership, where caring deeply can unintentionally turn into carrying everything.The most effective Business Growth Strategy isn't about doing more. It's about creating leadership, people, and culture rhythms that allow your business to grow without costing you your health, your family, or the freedom you started your business to create.Ready to uncover where your business needs stronger rhythms? Download the free Resilience Rhythm Check-In from the High Voltage Resource Library, then book a Spark Session to identify what's keeping you stuck and create a practical plan for sustainable growth.Support the showThe People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

In this episode of Be Truly Heard, host Anne Leatherland is joined by Karen Cureton, founder of Cureton Consulting and a social media trainer with over 16 years of business experience, for a conversation about what it really means to show up as yourself online.Karen brings a refreshingly straight-talking perspective - no vanity metrics, no scattergun strategies, no pretending to be something you are not. Together she and Anne explore the connection between voice, authenticity and visibility, and why the most effective social media presence is always the one that sounds most like the person behind it.Key TakeawaysFinding your voice on social media takes time - and that is completely normal.Karen did not feel naturally confident in a sales or networking context early in her career. That journey is part of what now makes her able to help others find theirs.AI is a useful tool, but only if you train it in your voice first.A custom GPT built on your own tone of voice produces output that sounds like you. Without that groundwork, AI-generated content sounds like everyone else - which defeats the purpose entirely.A scattergun approach to platforms almost never works.Trying to be active on every channel at once dilutes focus and produces nothing of value. Knowing which two or three platforms your ideal clients actually use - and showing up well there - is worth far more.Closing the gap between who you are in real life and who you are online is the work.Many women feel that gap acutely. The way to close it is not to perform a polished version of yourself, but to bring your real emotional state, values and perspective into what you share.Key Moments"People engage with people. They don't necessarily engage with a brand.""Be real, be relevant, be you. Because there's no other version of you.""The really cheeky, quite sweary Karen doesn't come out until I'm off duty.""AI can't replicate you. That's what makes it even more important to be honest."About Be Truly HeardBe Truly Heard is the podcast for women in business who want to speak with authority, warmth and authenticity. Hosted by Anne Leatherland, coach and voice expert, each episode explores vocal skills and personal growth strategies to help listeners overcome confidence barriers and communicate what is inside.Because your voice matters. And it is time to be truly heard.How to Get in TouchGuest this episode:Karen Cureton - Cureton ConsultingLinkedIn: Karen CuretonTo connect with Anne Leatherland and find out more about her coaching and voice work, visit the show notes for links and resources.If this episode landed with you, share it with a friend or leave a review - it helps more women find their voice.

Six months can completely change your life.Today I'm sharing the full briefing on The Collective, my six-month mentorship for women in business, and answering every question you've sent through.In this episode, you'll learn:Why being the most successful woman in your circle is quietly capping your business, and what changes when you become the small fish againHow one client grew her monthly recurring revenue from $4,000 to over $35,000Why moving to high-income months has almost nothing to do with taking on more clients, and how a lawyer in my space repositioned for high net worth clients insteadEverything you need to know about The Collective: when we start, how the live coaching calls run, the specialist network, and the Gold Coast retreatApplications for The Collective close Sunday 12 July. We start the week of 13 July, and this is the final intake for 2026. Apply hereAPPLICATIONS OPEN. The Collective: A mentorship for women in business ready to expand into multi five figure and six figure months, attract premium clients and become known in the high-end space in their industry.Book the mini private 1:1 mentorship package here. Further Resources: Follow me on Instagram for daily mindset tips and lots of BTS content of my life (building a 7 figure business, living by the beach, my daily routines and travels) 

What if the secret to growing on social media isn't chasing trends—but becoming more authentically yourself? In this special live conversation from the She Believed She Could™ Summit, Allison Walsh sits down with three of today's most influential digital creators—Noelle Schnacky, Ella Schnacky, and Kristin Schnacky—to unpack what it really takes to build a personal brand that creates lasting impact. With millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond, the Schnacky sisters have built thriving online communities rooted in authenticity, faith, purpose, and genuine connection. In this candid conversation, they pull back the curtain on the strategies that have fueled their growth, the lessons they've learned along the way, and why staying true to your values will always outperform chasing the algorithm. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, speaker, nonprofit leader, coach, or simply someone looking to show up more confidently online, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice to help you grow your audience, strengthen your personal brand, and create content that truly resonates. In this episode, you'll learn: How to discover your authentic voice and stand out online without pretending to be someone you're not Why knowing your identity matters more than chasing algorithms How vulnerability creates meaningful connection and builds loyal communities The importance of consistency and realistic content planning How to identify your niche and create content people actually want to follow The role of storytelling in growing an engaged audience How to use social media insights to guide your content strategy Why engagement and transformation matter more than vanity metrics Tips for repurposing content across multiple platforms How to avoid creator burnout through batching and scheduling Best practices for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and cross-platform growth Ways creators monetize their platforms through brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, live streaming, and YouTube How to protect your personal brand by saying "no" to opportunities that aren't aligned with your values Memorable Takeaways "Behind every like, view, and follow is a real person." "What you feed grows. What you starve dies." "You don't have to share everything, but your story is often what creates the deepest connection." "Success isn't measured by followers. It's measured by transformation." Meet Our Guests Noelle Schnacky is a speaker, content creator, and former Miss Florida's Teen who is passionate about helping the next generation embrace authentic confidence, build meaningful connections, and use their platforms to create purpose-driven influence. Ella Schnacky is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and digital creator whose music and online presence have inspired millions around the world. Through faith-filled storytelling and creative expression, she encourages others to lead with authenticity and use their gifts to make a lasting impact. Kristin Schnacky is a content creator, entrepreneur, and speaker who has cultivated a thriving online community rooted in faith, family, relationships, and honest storytelling. Through her relatable content and genuine transparency, she empowers others to build meaningful connections and live with authenticity. Whether you're building a business, growing a personal brand, or simply looking to make a greater impact online, this conversation will inspire you to lead with purpose, show up authentically, and build a community that lasts. --- Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! You Must Decide Who You Are | Alison Godfrey on Authentic Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Undiscovered EntrepreneurEpisode Summary: What does it take to jump off a cliff — professionally, financially, and personally — when you have no idea what you're doing? Alison Godfrey did exactly that. She left corporate when it crossed her values line, imported a product from Finland before she knew what a letter of credit was, sat in Bill Gates's boardroom while imposter syndrome screamed at her to leave, and built a career on one unshakeable principle: you must decide who you are.In this episode of Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get Across the Start Line, Alison shares hard-won wisdom on leadership, team dynamics, founder ego, friendly candor, and the one piece of advice every entrepreneur needs before they do anything else.What You'll Learn:How Alison went from no plan to importing Finnish heart rate monitors with zero experienceWhy building the airplane on the way down is sometimes the only way to flyThe difference between networking to use people and forming relationships that lastWhat imposter syndrome looks like in a Fortune 500 boardroom — and how to push through itWhy the right questions matter more than having the right answersHow a heated confrontation with a lead scientist completely transformed her company's cultureWhat friendly candor is — and why Pixar's model should be in every startupThe founder ego trap that causes team resentment and kills company cultureWhy self-reflection is the most important business strategy you're not doingTimestamps:[00:00:00] – Introduction & Welcome[00:01:30] – Why Alison Left Corporate: When Business Crosses the Values Line[00:02:00] – Jumping Off the Cliff: Importing Finnish Heart Monitors With No Idea What She Was Doing[00:03:30] – Fear Is Part of the Formula — But Not Where to Focus[00:04:30] – FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real[00:05:30] – How a Brother-In-Law, a Canadian Contact & a Finnish Company Changed Everything[00:07:00] – Networking vs. Relationship Building: The Critical Difference[00:09:00] – The Entrepreneur Community: You Are Not Alone[00:10:30] – Imposter Syndrome at Any Stage — Including Bill Gates's Boardroom[00:12:00] – Why Questions Matter More Than Answers[00:13:30] – What Investors Really Want to Be Asked[00:15:00] – What Stops Most Entrepreneurs: Team Misalignment & Founder Ego[00:17:00] – Friendly Candor: The Pixar Model Every Startup Needs[00:19:00] – The Pitfall She's Proud Of: A Lab Confrontation That Changed Her Leadership[00:22:30] – How Monday Morning Meetings Became a Collaborative Breakthrough[00:25:00] – The One Piece of Advice: You Must Decide Who You Are[00:27:00] – Don't Confuse Authenticity With Style[00:27:30] – Alison's Six-Month Goal: Startups, Culture & Not-For-Profits[00:30:00] – How to Find Alison & ConnectBook Mentioned:

Rachel Medina built a seven-figure business after 40, after divorce, and after unimaginable loss. This conversation is about grief, faith, hustle, stewardship, and what success can never replace. Rachel Medina is an entrepreneur, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and mentor to women everywhere. In this episode, Rachel joins Josh Zolin for a raw conversation about rebuilding life and business after loss. She shares how she built a seven-figure business from less than $500, why sales mattered more than perfection, how hustle became both a tool and a trap, and how losing her son reshaped her definition of success. They also talk about faith, grief, men's mental health, stewardship, women in business, and the hard truth that the business you build has to support the life you actually want. __ Guest: Rachel Medina Rachel Unpacked Podcast rachelmedina.com __ ► Download Your 90 Day ROI Playbook — A value packed free guide created by Josh Zolin that teaches you how to Multiply Your Profits with the Skills No One Trains  https://bitnw.academy/roiplaybook    

Only 3 out of 10 women in Reese Witherspoon's book club were using AI regularly when she posted about it. That stat is staggering.This week's episode is a little different. I sat down with my friend Stephanie Mitton on her podcast, Women Don't Do That, to talk about the AI adoption gap between women and men, and the conversation went further than I expected. So instead of letting it live on her feed alone, I'm bringing our full chat to you here.What you'll hear:Why the gap in AI adoption between women and men isn't about skill, it's about guilt and identityThe "it's not cheating, it's choosing ease" mindset shift that changed how I think about using these toolsThe real wage premium and job disruption numbers tied to AI skills right now, and what they mean if you sit this one outHow I built a "Family Command Center" with AI to run my household through back to back softball, pool parties and general summer chaosWhy the environmental concerns people raise about AI deserve more nuance than a knee-jerk reaction (a real example from a Canadian data centre)The two actual skills that make you good at AI, and neither one is codingTake the next step: Introductory AI Course for Women: https://www.beaconmentorshipacademy.com/event-list>>MEET STEPHANIE

Welcome back to All About the Girls! Get to know the ladies of GreatNews.Life a little better in this special episode. From the things they can't get off their minds to travel disasters and everything in between, this action-packed rendition has a little bit of something for everyone!GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, building a business, negotiating a raise, or wondering if it's time for a career change, this conversation is full of practical advice for every stage of your professional journey. We sit down with leadership coach and Growth Inc. founder Colleen Bordeaux to talk about redefining success, advocating for yourself, navigating burnout, and building a career that actually fits your life. If you've ever felt overlooked, stuck, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you approach your career with more confidence and clarity.Key Topics Covered:Why asking for a raise starts with owning your valueHow leadership requires letting go of perfectionism and controlQuestions to ask when you're deciding whether to stay or leave your current roleWhy your career doesn't have to follow a traditional pathA different way to think about burnout and creating a more fulfilling careerCONNECT WITH COLLEEN:Growth, Inc. Instagram (@growthincubator): https://www.instagram.com/growthincubator Colleen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenbordeaux TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/growthincubator LINKS AND RESOURCES:FORAGE KITCHEN: Check out your nearest locationBETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfGrab a copy of the book The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level: https://amzlink.to/az0I8iLhyyJILLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

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In this episode, I sit down with Shā Sparks, a certified Fearless Living coach and host of The Sha Sparks Show. Shā shares her transformation from childhood addiction and a 28-year salon career to founding the Makers Machine Inner Circle. Today, she helps leaders and veterans conquer fear, align their values, and build communities that drive purpose and profit.    In this episode, we discuss: Shā's personal wake-up call at 16 that ultimately led to her lifetime sobriety. A practical journaling tool to rewire your brain and silence negative inner thoughts. How to break out of the hamster wheel of just living for the weekend. Why fulfillment centers on who you become during the journey rather than a destination. Transitioning from a successful salon owner to a "one-to-many" speaker and coach. The deep parallels between leaving an abusive relationship and transitioning out of the military. Building a collaborative, peer-led network focused on mutual investment and accountability.   Purpose is not about waiting for the future. It is about taking ownership of the present and aligning your head and heart to serve others, one intentional choice at a time!    About Shā: Do you believe that it has to be "lonely at the top"? OR do you think that when you are connected with the right-aligned community, you are investing in each other? As a CFLC, Shā Sparks is the Co-Creator of The Makers Machine Inner Circle and Chief Excitement Officer of Sparks of Fire International. She is a Human Integration and Innovation Coach and Speaker. Inside The Makers Machine Inner Circle, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to align their values, take intentional action, and thrive in growth. Also, she is the award-winning host of The Shā Sparks Show podcast. On a personal note, she is “Auntie Shā-Shā” to her friends' kids, an expert sunrise phone photographer, and a rookie kayaker. Most importantly, Shā empowers others to thrive in all areas of life. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sha-sparks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshasparks/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/theshasparks/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/shasparkswww.facebook.com/iamshasparks Makers Machine Inner Circle: https://themakersmachine.com Website: https://theshasparksshow.com ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

Send us Fan MailIf you've been showing up consistently on social media but still aren't seeing the growth, engagement, or leads you were hoping for, this episode is for you.But first...We're officially in July, which means we're down to the final weeks before the 2026 Renaissance Women's Summit on September 10th in Nashville.

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

Ana Huang spent years living a double life: international relations scholar, Georgetown grad, geopolitical consultant by day, and secret romance novelist by night. She quietly uploaded chapters to Wattpad under a pen name no one in her life knew, and kept writing even as she built a conventional career that would make her immigrant parents proud. On this episode of She Pivots, Ana shares how COVID cracked her life open, how she taught herself TikTok before BookTok was even a thing, and how she built a community of millions one chapter at a time, all while still clocking in at her day job. She talks about the moment she finally told her family the truth, why she said no to major publishers when Twisted Love blew up, and what it means to bet on yourself. Her Twisted series has now sold over 25 million copies, been translated into 34 languages, and is headed to Netflix—and her new book, King of Gluttony, is out now. You can keep up with Ana Huang on her website anahuang.com, as well as on Instagram and TikTok @authoranahuang. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to She Pivots 00:28 - Double Life to Literary Sensation 01:58 - Ana's Childhood and Cultural Identity 05:55 - Early Career and Secret Writing 12:14 - Rediscovering Writing During the Pandemic 13:38 - The Romance Genre and TikTok Success 24:24 - Self-Publishing and Traditional Offers 27:22 - Navigating Fame and Fan Expectations 31:16 - King of Gluttony and Future Plans 33:03 - From Low Point to Launch 34:51 - What Does Success Look Like Now? 36:32 - Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 37:24 - Reflections on Ana's Writing Evolution 38:11 - Podcast Credits 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 does it take to leave a successful career, bet on yourself, and build a multi-seven-figure business from scratch? In this inspiring episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Katie Love, Founder and CEO of Love Social Media, to talk about entrepreneurship, personal branding, social media marketing, and creating a business that supports the life you truly want. Before becoming a sought-after social media strategist, Katie was an NBC News reporter covering presidential elections, natural disasters, and major national stories. Despite achieving her lifelong career goal, she realized she was unfulfilled and decided to take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship. What started with zero clients, zero funding, and plenty of uncertainty eventually grew into a multi-seven-figure women-led agency serving hundreds of brands. Katie shares the lessons she learned while building her business during some of life's biggest transitions—including becoming a mother, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship during the pandemic, and creating a non-traditional family dynamic that allowed her husband to become a stay-at-home dad. Together, Allison and Katie dive into the power of founder-led brands, why authenticity is outperforming polished content, and how business owners can leverage social media to build trust, authority, and meaningful connections with their audience. You'll also learn practical strategies for creating engaging content, improving visibility online, understanding platform selection, increasing engagement, and turning your expertise into business growth. Whether you're building a personal brand, growing a business, or looking for the confidence to take the next step toward your goals, this conversation will leave you inspired to show up, be seen, and believe in what's possible. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Katie Love built a multi-seven-figure agency after leaving her career in broadcast journalism Why founder-led brands are winning and how personal branding drives business growth The social media strategies that turn content into credibility, trust, and revenue How to create authentic content that stands out in a crowded digital landscape Katie's top tips for increasing engagement, visibility, and audience connection The content mistakes most entrepreneurs make—and what to do instead Why saves, shares, and community-building matter more than vanity metrics How to overcome fear, show up confidently online, and become the face of your brand Lessons on scaling a business, leading a team, and creating a life aligned with your values The mindset shifts that helped Katie navigate entrepreneurship, motherhood, and massive growth This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. Learn more about their Women's Health Navigation Team and how they're making healthcare simpler for women and their families at AdventHealthForWomen.com. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value.