Entrepreneurship isn't a straight line. It's messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a complete sh*t show.

This week, I sat down with Taunya Woods Richardson, founder of Nail the Numbers, with 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. We went everywhere. From the peaks and valleys of building something from scratch to losing $250,000 and rebuilding from the ground up, to the financial empowerment work she's been doing ever since to make sure no other founder has to go through what she went through alone.

Buckle up. This one is a ride.

✨ Episode Highlights

💸 The difference between delegating your numbers and abdicating them — and why handing your books to a bookkeeper does not mean you get to stop paying attention.

💰 Why net profit is the number that actually matters, and why 89% of business owners are generating less than 3% return on their business investment, while a high-interest savings account gets you 4.5 to 6%.

👑 The three Ps holding female founders back: underpricing, underpaying ourselves and under-profiting. 

🤖 Glinda — the free, non-judgmental AI financial guide that takes founders through building their first financial plan in under three hours. 

Connect with Taunya: 
nailethenumbers.com 
cashflowcanvas.com

Ready to do the leadership work alongside the financial work? Owning your numbers is a leadership move. The LPC Accelerator is where the rest of that work gets done. There's a spot for you if it's the right  time:https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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Your business is only as healthy as you are.

Which is exactly why founder mental health isn't a nice to have, a soft skill or something to get to when things slow down. It's a core business strategy, with data to back it up.

And this week's guest Shulamit Ber Levtov is the Entrepreneur's Therapist — a therapist who specializes in supporting women founders, business owners and entrepreneurs with the emotional and mental health demands of running a business.

✨ Episode Highlights

🧠 The research is in, and the data is clear: poor founder mental health puts your business at risk.

🚗 The difference between therapy and coaching — and why you might need both. Shulamit uses the most brilliant metaphor for this. 'Coaching is riding shotgun, looking through the windshield, figuring out where you're going and how to get there. Sometimes you need to check the rear view mirror. Sometimes there's junk in the trunk that needs to come out. That's where therapy comes in. Both are valid. Both have a role. And neither replaces the other.'

🔧 Why you are your business's most precious asset — and the only piece of machinery in your entire operation that doesn't have scheduled maintenance. 

A manufacturing company would never let its most critical equipment run without regular upkeep. And yet we run ourselves into the ground and wonder why the quality of our decisions starts to slip. 

Shulamit said it best — working with a mental health professional is a strategic investment in your business. 

And the LPC Accelerator is where the leadership and strategy work gets done alongside that. Because being a well oiled machine in your brain space, in your identity, in how you show up for your team, is not separate from building a great business. It is the business.

There's a spot for you if it's the right time:
 
Connect with Shulamit:
https://shula.ca/
https://shula.ca/newsletter

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Three co-founders. Seven years in. But every expert told them it would never work...

When Shannon, Katrina, and Tara started Artemis Factor, the advice was unanimous:  "Three founders is too many!" 

They were told that someone needs to be at the top. That two is already hard so three is a disaster waiting to happen. And yet here they are, seven years later, leading a thriving consultancy in the pharmaceutical space with a model built on high trust, shared leadership, and a genuinely radical commitment to putting the human back into how we build businesses!

✨ Episode Highlights

🤝 Why the "one person at the top" model isn't the only way, and what shared leadership actually looks like when it's working beautifully

🔥 The difference between productive tension and conflict, and why healthy debate, contradiction, and disagreement can actually be the thing that moves a business forward

🪞 What it really means to drop the ego as a daily practice inside a leadership team

😊 The PERMA happiness model and how Artemis Factor has built a data-driven culture of joy that ripples from their team to their clients to their patients

You are going to love this high-performing team, and their insight about building enough trust, that when someone says I need to tap out this week, the answer is always "we've got you."

🔗 Connect with The Artemis Factor Find Shannon, Katrina and Tara and learn more about their work at Artemis Factor. https://artemisfactor.com/about/

And the trust, the culture, the people strategy behind a team like this? That's what we build inside the LPC Accelerator. https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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I'll be honest, this episode is deeply personal for me. 

In 2024 I went through a period where I genuinely couldn't figure out what was happening to my body. Memory fog. Digestion issues. No sleep. Some days it was hard to work because my eyeballs hurt. Literally. And I kept pushing through because that's what we do — until I couldn't anymore.

And we get into all of that and more in this episode with Angela Johnson, CEO of sanoLiving, a women's digital health platform reimagining midlife care for female leaders. 

If you're waking up at 3am these days, you're going to want to hear this one (and I'll venture that you're going to want a coffee to go with it too! ☕)

✨ Episode Highlights

🧬 Why your hormones might be quietly sabotaging your business 

💰 The real wealth impact of perimenopause on female founders, including the data that shows women are leaving the workforce at 44 while men don't hit the same point until 55, and what that means for our net worth

👑 How Angela leads a rapidly growing organization with an inverted triangle model — putting the people closest to the customer at the top and herself at the bottom

💬 Why the 'shame can't live when we share', and why this is the conversation women need to be having out loud

It is not okay that you feel shitty. If you don't feel right and you know something is wrong, keep looking until you find someone who says — I believe you and I'm listening. No one knows your body better than you do.

Connect with Angela and sanoLiving: sanoliving.ai.com

Connect with Lindsay: @highvoltleadership | highvoltageleadership.ca

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Are you being too hard on yourself? The problem you've been trying to fix might need something other than the discipline.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, Lindsay sits down with Aja Beckett — app developer, GLP-1 user, and accidental CEO — who built her app Shotsy from a nights-and-weekends side project into the #1 GLP-1 tracking app in the Health & Fitness category. "Her story is as much about reclaiming her health as it is about building a business from scratch."

✨ Episode Highlights

💉 How Aja's own weight loss journey became the blueprint for her app, and why lived experience builds better products

🧠 Why what looks like a discipline problem is almost always a systems problem (in health and in business)

🌍 Leading a fully distributed team from across the world — and why intentional culture isn't optional when you're remote

💼 How to choose investors who bring more than money to the table

Because the practices that got you here won't get you to the next level — and the real scaling challenge is always internal.

About Aja Beckett Aja is the founder and CEO of Shotsy, bringing a rare dual perspective as both an iOS engineer and a GLP-1 user. Her tech career spans Apple, CNN, TED, and The New York Times/The Athletic. Find Shotsy on iOS & Android at shotsyapp.com

Ready to scale without losing yourself in the process? The LPC Accelerator is coaching and mastermind for female founders. It's where scaling meets visionary leadership, empowered people strategy, and a thriving culture. There's a spot for you if you're ready: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator

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You can have a successful business and still feel completely alone. A lot of founders I know are building in the dark and making decisions in isolation, without a real space to let out their thoughts (that have turned into secrets at this point) and be supported. 

This episode is about what changes when you get out of that loneliness. 

It features the wonderful Kristina Bartold-Sorgota, co-founder of The Social Snippet, a social media and podcasting agency, and the co-creator of High Vibe Women — a community bringing Canadian female entrepreneurs together to make magic in their businesses. ✨  She's genuine, warm, and honest.

Episode Highlights

🤝 Why the women who scale fastest are the ones who build the most intentional communities around them

🧠 How to start managing the head trash that gets loudest when things get hard

🪞 What it means to be a culture champion as a leader, and why your team is always watching how you show up 

💬 The difference between wanting your team to love your business the way you do, and what actually motivates people to deliver their best

👑 Why leadership in your own business feels so different from leadership inside an organization — and the identity shift that comes with running the whole thing yourself

Come listen, and start finding community right here in this conversation. 

🫶 You can connect with Kristina on IG @kristina.bartold

And if you're ready to stop building alone: The LPC Accelerator is where we do the real work. It has the leadership, the people strategy, the culture, and the community that holds it all together when things get hard. One-on-one coaching, a mastermind of women who are building right alongside you, and a space where you don't have to carry any of this alone. 

Learn more and book a call: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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"I don't really have anyone I can talk to who understands the business and isn't a stakeholder. It's really lonely."

A founder said that to me recently, and I've been thinking of it ever since. Because it's true! And it's one of the most important things we're not talking about honestly enough in the entrepreneurship space.

This episode is that conversation.

Episode Highlights

📍 What makes the messy middle feel so uniquely lonely, and how founder isolation happens

🧠 Why high-achieving women are especially prone to turning inward when the isolation hits, and what that inner critic sounds like when it does

⚡ Why leadership, people strategy and culture have to work together — and what happens when you only focus on one

🤲 Why Lindsay intentionally built a mastermind into the LPC Accelerator (and why community is a MUST have)

The messy middle is hard, because there are a lot of things happening at the same time: you're evolving as a leader, your team is growing and needs structure, your culture needs to be nurtured, and you're carrying all of it without a real space to share the weight.

That's the reality of building something real. And you were never meant to do it alone.

📝 Reflection Question from this Episode:

Do you currently have anyone who understands you and your business — and isn't directly connected to any of the daily decisions or the strategic outcomes?

If your answer is no, that's a gap worth closing.

If this episode landed somewhere specific for you, the LPC Accelerator is where the leadership, the people strategy, the culture work and the community all come together, so you don't have to keep carrying this in isolation. Learn more and book time with Lindsay directly at the link below.

Learn more about the LPC Accelerator: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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There's no shame in the game, but if you've thought at least one of these thoughts very recently...

"I just need one more person."

"If we just hire someone who's good, this will all come together."

"I don't know if we can afford to hire, but I don't know what else to do."

...Then it sounds like you're in the messy middle of your business. And like most founders in this stage, you don't have a people strategy at all — yet! And that's what this episode is all about. 

✨ Episode Highlights:

😰 Why reactive hiring gets you into trouble, and what happens when you hit that tipping point

💸 The real cost of waiting too long to hire, or hiring without structure

🗺️ How to reverse engineer your vision into a people strategy that actually connects your team to your business goals

📋 The difference between hiring from fear and hiring from strategy — and how one of the LPC Accelerator clients turned her people strategy into a living roadmap that now drives every hire, every decision and every stage of growth

A people strategy that connects every role in your business directly to the vision you're actually trying to build means the decisions get clearer, the team understands what they own, and you stop asking "can we afford this?" and start asking "does this drive our next stage of growth?" ✨

That's the CEO move I hope you begin to make. 

If you're already feeling the burn, running flat out, and you know a people strategy is what's been missing, the LPC Accelerator is where that work gets done. We build your talent roadmap, connect every role to the outcomes, clarify ownership and accountability, and design a structure that supports your culture so that when the growth really starts to come, you're ready.

⚡Check out the LPC Accelerator here: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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This conversation is a direct challenge to the nice girl trap, and is fire from start to finish. 🔥

In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Sarah Khan — leadership strategist, empowerment coach, and the woman who has built a career out of turning quiet excellence into out loud power. If you've ever found yourself shrinking to keep the peace, leading from a place of people-pleasing, it's the hot conversation you need to hear today, my friend.

✨ Episode Highlights

🎙️ Why "if you argue with reality, you're always going to have problems" — and what leading from reality actually looks like in practice

🚫 The cut-and-paste success myth that's running rampant in the online coaching space

🔥 What happens when a team member gains leverage over a leader, and how to make sure that never happens in your business

👑 How to be a powerful, impactful leader and still be completely, authentically yourself

This is your encouragement to lead from who you really are!

Ready to build a powerful leadership identity that holds — so your business can too?  The LPC Accelerator is where we go deep on exactly what we talked about in this episode: The internal leadership work, the people strategy, the culture and the clarity that holds everything together when things get hard. Book a strategy session to figure out if this is your next step!

https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator


📲 Find Sarah on Substack: sarahkhanoutloud

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What do you do when your own wiring (your 'get $h*t done' attitude) starts to work against you?

Until you directly look at the hyper achiever energy that got you to this point in your business, and do the internal work to separate your identity from your output, no amount of hiring, restructuring or strategic planning is going to move the needle the way you need it to. 

That's what this episode is really about: The internal work that actually has to happen first.

✨ Episode Highlights:

🧠 Why the drive and ambition that built your business might be capping your growth right now

🪞 The hyper achiever saboteur — what it is, how it shows up, and the ripple effect it has on your team and your culture

👥 The story of a founder who was softening every piece of feedback, and hoping things would just sort themselves out

⚡ Why your leadership is the lever you can control the most — and what changes when you finally do

Most people don't need a softer leader. They need a steadier one. 

And if you're constantly hustling for your self worth and you know that has to change, if you need to create clarity and actually lead like a CEO — the LPC Accelerator is where that work gets done. There's a space for you, and the first step is simply seeing if it's the right fit. 

https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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Let me paint you a picture.

Your revenue is solid, your calendar is full, your inbox is buzzing, and even your accountant is happy. And yet you're lying awake at 3am thinking — how does this feel successful and like it's flying apart at the same time?

My friend, welcome to the messy middle. And if that question feels uncomfortably familiar, this episode was made for you.

✨ Episode Highlights:

📍 What the messy middle actually is, and the five questions that will tell you whether you're in it right now

💬 Why you cannot hustle, market, or mindset your way out of this stage — and what actually moves you forward

👥 The story of the "everything is fine" founder, and what was really happening behind the scenes

🏗️ The leadership identity evolution from expert to architect

Most scaling advice was built for someone who looks nothing like you. You have decades of experience, a team you genuinely care about, clients you're deeply committed to, and a business you poured your life into. The messy middle is what happens when all of that growth starts to expose every crack and crevice, and the way you've always shown up stops being enough to hold it together.

The good news? This stage has nothing to do with how capable you are, and everything to do with what your business is ready for next. Structure that creates freedom. Leadership that fits the business you've actually built. A people strategy that moves you forward with intention rather than peanut butter and duct tape.

That's exactly what we get into today.

If you're in the messy middle and you're tired of holding it together with grit and good intentions, the LPC Accelerator is where we do the real work. Not tactics, not quick fixes, but a strategic talent roadmap that connects your people directly to your business plan, so that your team is actually driving your success rather than depending on you to hold it all together. Learn more about the LPC Accelerator: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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You have a marketing plan. A financial plan. Maybe even a product roadmap.

But a people strategy?

That's the one most founders skip — until things start falling apart.

In this episode, Lindsay is calling out one of the most damaging myths in business: that you can figure out your team later, once you've grown. Because your people are your growth strategy. And waiting until you have 15 or 50 people isn't strategic. It's just reactive.

If you've ever felt your shoulders tighten at the words "I need to grow my team" — this conversation is going to change something for you.

What we dig into:

⏳ Why the "we'll figure out the team later" approach is keeping you stuck

🔄 The difference between reactive hiring and intentional growth

🔭 How to reverse engineer your vision into a phased, calm, doable people plan

✨ What a people strategy actually gives you: clarity, relief, and permission to let go

🧱 How to build it in layers, without blowing up what's already working

And if this one landed, let's keep the conversation going. Find me on Instagram at @highvoltleadership or head to highvoltageleadership.ca to book a Spark Session and explore what's possible. 

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There are moments when someone’s story doesn’t just move you, it changes you. 

This episode is about leadership, but not the kind you’ll find in a business course or book. It’s about the courage to lead with your whole story.

Fallon Farinacci is a proud Red River Métis woman, mom of three, speaker, survivor, and advocate. Through unimaginable grief, she chose to speak and to call people in with her story. 

This conversation is about truth, the power of personal experiences, and impact. 

It explores:

🤝 How a story creates connection (in life and in leadership)

📉 Why transactional businesses struggle to build loyalty

🫴 The difference between calling people out vs. calling them in

📖 Why women have been conditioned to separate their stories from their success

❤️ The courage it takes to ask for help

✨ How your lived experience shapes your leadership 

If you are building a business and trying to compartmentalize your life from your leadership… this episode will gently challenge that.

Because you are not your brand strategy, you are the sum of your experiences.

And your story belongs in the room.

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You’ve built the business. Your team is growing, and opportunities are expanding! Your success means more visibility, more responsibility, and more people depending on you.

But all of this happening can actually make you feel quite lonely and unsupported...

You can’t vent down, and you don't want to worry your team, your family. Because everyone assumes you’ve figured it out by now.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m talking about this stage of growth — when your business has evolved, but your leadership support hasn’t.

✨ Episode Highlights:

 🏔️ Why scaling can feel isolating, even when things are going well

 🤍  The quiet pressure high-performing women carry

 👑 The shift from founder to true CEO

This is exactly why I created the LPC Accelerator.

But because at this level, you need a place to think clearly, lead intentionally, and build the kind of team and culture that actually supports you.

The Accelerator is for women who are scaling and realizing that growth requires more than strategy. It requires support. Real conversations. Strong leadership foundations. A room where you don’t have to carry it all quietly. 

If your business is growing but it feels heavier than it should, you don’t have to navigate that alone.  

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So… your business is growing, your team’s stronger than ever, and for the first time, things are running without you in every detail. That should feel like freedom, right?

But instead, you’re feeling lost. Maybe a little guilty. Maybe even… useless.

In this episode, I’m getting real about the identity shift that happens when you finally move out of operator mode and into your CEO seat. The weird in-between, the grief, the guilt, the “who even am I now?” moments.

I’ll walk you through the four roles your business actually needs from you now (because “visionary” isn’t the full picture), and how to start owning them in a way that feels aligned and real, not like you’re faking it 'til you make it. 

What You’ll Hear:

🌿 Why stepping out of the weeds can feel harder than staying in the

🎢 The emotional rollercoaster of letting go (and why it’s totally normal)

⭐ The 4 CEO roles every founder needs to step into:

• Visionary Steward
• Culture Keeper
• Strategic Leader
• Decision Architect

📖 Two client stories of what redefining your role actually looks like

If you’ve delegated well, but now you feel disconnected from your own business, if you’re caught between “I’m not needed anymore” and “I don’t know what my job is now... This is the real work of becoming the CEO—not just in title, but in how you lead every day. 

When you've listened to this episode, I want you to think and ask yourself, what kind of strategic thinking does this business need for me right now? This is where the CEO shift comes from. And this is why I've created a CEO Shift Map for you to start asking the questions and reflecting on being a CEO who leads every day.

You can download your CEO Shift Map here: https://go.highvoltageleadership.ca/resource-library

Want More Help Making This Shift?
Inside the LPC Accelerator, we do this work together. We’ll redefine your role, build leadership systems that actually support you, and help your team rise with you.

Cohort starts in March. DM me @highvoltleadership or check this link to grab your spot: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

If this episode made you feel seen, share it with a business bestie who needs it too. 🫶 And if you haven’t yet, please subscribe and leave a quick review. It means the world. 

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You’re not new to running a business—but lately, it feels like the weight of every decision, deadline, and deliverable is landing on your shoulders. Even with a solid team, you’re still stuck in the middle of it all. But that can change!

In this episode, I’m walking you through what I call the invisible architecture—the behind-the-scenes systems that keep your business moving without burning you out. We’ll talk about what’s missing in most growing businesses, and how to finally shift out of overwhelm and into your role as CEO.

Inside this episode:

 ✨  Why so many founders feel like they have to be “on” all the time
 🧠 What decision fatigue looks like, and how to reduce it
 🧱 Three key elements your business needs to grow without chaos
 📖 Real stories from clients who’ve made these changes and are now leading with clarity (not scrambling to keep up)

If you’ve been telling yourself, “I’ll just figure it out,” or “It’s easier if I do it myself,” this one’s for you. 

Want to go deeper? 

📄 Download: The Rhythm & Resilience: Leadership Worksheet

This practical guide will help you spot the structural gaps in your business and start building the clarity and rhythm you need to lead with less stress and more impact. 

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She downsized, reset, and rehired... And what she learned about people strategy will change how you build your team. 

In this episode, I sit down with social media strategist  Rachel Pedersen to unpack the real and raw lessons behind scaling a team, downsizing with intention, and rebuilding. From “panic hires” to people-pleasing to over-collecting team members out of guilt, Rachel shares how her business hit a breaking point—and how a better people strategy helped her reclaim clarity, culture, and calm.

✨ Episode Highlights

🚫 Why panic hiring and people-pleasing can quietly wreck your business
🎯 The importance of leading with your core values (and Rachel's "core values filter")
❤️ Being kind, while still being a strong leader
💬 Cutting out the workplace drama
🧠 How self-reflection can become the foundation of your leadership

Your people strategy should be evolving, just like you are as a leader. 

Connect with Rachel:
IG: @themrspedersen
https://rachelpedersen.com/

👉 Check out the LPC Accelerator Here

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You’ve built the team. You’ve tried delegating. But somehow, you're still making the final call on every. single. thing.

Sound familiar? Then this episode is a must-listen. We’re digging deep into the “Final Decision Maker Trap”—that sneaky leadership dynamic that keeps you stuck as the bottleneck, even when your intentions are good. This episode is all about bringing you clarity, ownership, and a structure that actually supports your team to lead alongside you.

Because delegation without decision rights isn’t leadership. It’s just another form of overwhelm.

⚡️ Episode Highlights

🧠 The real reason your team keeps bringing you options but no decisions
🔁 How unintentionally “re-deciding” is keeping your team stuck
🫶 The surprising connection between people-pleasing and burnout
🧭 How to shift from a helpful boss → high-impact leader
🧰 Simple, scalable steps to create ownership without micromanagement

This episode is packed with practical insights and real client stories straight from the LPC Accelerator. If you're ready to scale your business without being “on” 24/7 (or sacrificing the culture you love)—this one’s for you.

👉 Ready to finally lead like the CEO your business needs? Join the LPC Accelerator. This high-touch program is designed to help you step out of the weeds, build a high-performing team, and scale with clarity, confidence, and culture at the core. 

🎧 And if this episode hit home, share it with a fellow founder, and don’t forget to subscribe so you catch next week’s follow-up: building a leadership structure that fuels growth and frees you.

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Happy New Year, my friends! If you're entering 2026 with equal parts excitement and exhaustion, you’re not alone.

Your business is growing. You’ve built something you're proud of. But quietly, behind the success, there’s burnout. There's  “I should be better at this by now.”

Sound familiar?

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m confronting a truth that leadership advice tends to bypass: the problem isn't delegation — it’s your leadership design. Your business has evolved, but your leadership system likely hasn’t caught up. That’s why the delegation keeps boomeranging back to your desk.

✨ Episode Highlights:

🧠 Why “just delegate more” is a toxic half-truth
 ⚙️ What’s really causing your team to bottleneck (and it’s not lack of talent)
🔁 How delegation without structure becomes a leadership boomerang
🧭 The invisible cost of protecting your culture without clear communication
💥 A mindset shift to save you from burnout this year

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in decision quicksand, or like your business is outgrowing you, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. And it's part one of a powerful two-part series to kick off your new year with clarity and courage, so stay tuned!

📝 Reflection Question for the Week:
What kind of leadership does this version of your business require from you?
(Write it down, sit with it… We’re answering it together in next week’s episode.)

👉 If you haven’t already, hit subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 — "Why Being the Final Decision-Maker Is Holding Your Business Back" — dropping next Thursday. And while you're waiting for that episode to drop, you can follow me on LinkedIn for exclusive content, resources, and special offers just for listeners. ✨

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2025 stretched a lot of founders and exposed some serious cracks in the way we lead.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the biggest leadership lessons I learned this year and the 3 high-voltage shifts I’m making to step into 2026 with more clarity, space, and CEO energy.

If you’ve been the bottleneck, the fixer, the Chief Everything Officer… this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

• ⚡ Why 2025 cracked open old leadership habits
• 📉 The real reason your team is still waiting on you
• 🧠 The 3 shifts to make if you’re ready to lead like a CEO
• 🛑 Why resourcing > rescuing (and how to stop carrying what isn’t yours)
• 🧾 The free resource I created to help you reset before 2026 hits

👉 Download the 2026 CEO Prep Worksheet — because 2026 requires a different way of leading.

And if you want support turning those insights into action, book a Spark Session with me and we’ll map out your next steps for January.

As the year comes to a close, I just want to say thank you for being here and for being part of this incredible community.

👉 Contact Cardinal Studios at: cardinalstudio.co or mike@cardinalstudio.co

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This episode is a wake-up call for every founder who's ever skipped lunch, powered through with coffee, or told herself she's “too busy” to use the washroom. 

I'm joined by dietitian and women’s wellness expert Lindsay Martens for a refreshingly honest conversation about how self-leadership starts at the most fundamental level — with what your body actually needs to function, focus, and feel good.

✨ Episode Highlights:

• Why so many smart, successful women ignore basic needs
• How dehydration actually puts your brain in survival mode
• What it means to lead yourself first through food and self-awareness
• Why we overthink food — and how to make it simple again
• The fiber + protein combo that actually supports your hormones
• Why self-compassion might be your most powerful leadership tool

👉 Take Lindsay's “Quiet the Food Noise Quiz” to uncover your biggest food mindset blocks and get personalized tips to make food feel easier, calmer, and more intuitive: https://lindsaymartensnutrition.com/quiz/

👉 Book a Spark Session with me here.

👉 Contact Cardinal Studios at: cardinalstudio.co or mike@cardinalstudio.co

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Have you ever found yourself up at 10 pm rewriting things, fixing mistakes, or just doing it yourself… even though you’ve hired a team to help you? 

If you’ve been wondering why your team isn’t stepping up, this episode of Female Founder Unplugged is your wake-up call. Because truthfully? Your team isn’t the issue. But how you’re leading them... that might be.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what over-functioning really looks like, why it’s costing you freedom, and how to lead with clarity, trust, and intention.

✨ Episode Highlights

• 🚨 The truth about the “dream team” myth — and what no one tells you about hiring
• 📌 What over-functioning actually looks like (hint: it’s not just being busy)
• 📊 Why measuring tasks isn’t the same as creating accountability
• 💡 The real reason your team isn’t taking ownership — and how to fix it
• 🛠️ The four shifts that will create a culture of autonomy and results

We’re unpacking what better systems and clearer expectations can do for you and your business.

And if you’re ready for personalized support (if you’re still carrying the load and the clipboard), it’s time to make a shift. In a Spark Session, we’ll map out:

• Where you’re over-functioning
• What needs to be delegated
• How to create clarity and accountability that sticks

Just one hour and one clear path forward.

👉 Book your Spark Session now

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If you’ve ever cried in your car, snapped at your partner, or wondered why everything feels heavy even when things look “fine” on paper — this episode is for you. I'm digging into the real reason female founders avoid asking for help, and why that pattern quietly slows your growth, drains your energy, and caps your leadership.

✨ Episode Highlights

• 😣 Why even the most capable founders struggle to ask for help
• 🧠 The saboteur chatter that fuels the “I should be able to handle this” loop
• ⚠️ The real cost of doing everything yourself — on your business and your health
• 💡 Why asking for help is wisdom, not weakness
• 🔎 The 5 clarity questions to uncover where you’re overwhelmed or pretending things are “fine”
• 🧭 How protecting your time + energy shifts you back into true CEO mode

📄 Download: The CEO Clarity Worksheet

Get the 5 questions from today’s episode in a printable worksheet to help you identify exactly where you need support — and why you’ve been avoiding it.

Find it inside my Resource Library.

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If this episode hit close to home, a Spark Session might be your next step.
 One hour. One problem. Clear path forward.

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If you’re constantly chasing people down, repeating yourself, and wondering why things keep slipping through the cracks — this one’s for you.

Here’s the truth: your team isn’t lazy. They’re confused. What looks like a motivation problem is usually a clarity problem — and when clarity disappears, accountability goes with it.

✨ Episode Highlights

• The real reason “reminders” don’t work — and what to do instead.
• The three gaps that quietly erode accountability on small teams.
• Why being the safety net kills ownership (and what to do instead).
• How to create clear ownership and a feedback loop that sticks.
• The mindset shift from “babysitter” to boundaried leader.

Because accountability doesn’t start with effort — it starts with structure.

👉 Ready to fix the accountability gap on your team before Q1? Book a Spark Session — one hour to create clarity, follow-through systems, and a culture where accountability actually sticks.

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We wear “busy” like a badge of honour — but what’s it really costing us?

In this week’s episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m joined by Peggy Sullivan, author of Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less. Peggy’s research and her own hard-won lessons reveal what she calls time poverty—that constant feeling of not having time for what really matters.

Together, we dig into why busyness has become the default mode for so many women leaders—and how to shift from autopilot to intentional action. 

✨ Episode Highlights

• The truth about “time poverty” and why so many founders fall into it
• Peggy’s 3-step Busy Busting Framework for creating more time and joy
• Why happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a leadership strategy
• The 4 core values that drive fulfillment and sustainable success
• How micro-habits can transform your productivity and peace

Because success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what actually matters.

👉 Grab Peggy’s book, Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less, and try her free Busy Barometer tool at peggysullivanspeaker.com.

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If you feel more like the Help Desk than the CEO, this one’s for you.

Somewhere between building your business and leading your team, you became the Chief Everything Officer — solving every problem, approving every decision, and holding everything together by sheer willpower. It’s not sustainable. And it’s not leadership.

⚡️ Episode Highlights

• 🚨 Why “firefighter mode” isn’t leadership — it’s survival
• 🧠 How over-functioning leaders create under-functioning teams
• 🤝 The truth about accountability (and why it starts with you)
• 🧭 The leadership shift from crutch → catalyst
• 💬 What it takes to let go without losing control

And if you’re ready for one-on-one help to step out of firefighter mode, book a Spark Session — one hour, one problem, one solution. Together, we’ll pinpoint where your boundaries are breaking down, so you can stop being the answer for everyone and start leading like the CEO again.

👉 Book your Spark Session

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It’s spooky season — but let’s be honest, nothing’s scarier than trying to make your first (or next) hire. You’re standing at the edge of freedom in your business… but all you can think about are the horror stories.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m breaking down how to take the fear out of hiring and bring clarity back into your leadership.

✨ Episode Highlights

• 🎯 The #1 mindset shift: Stop hiring for relief and start hiring for results.
• 👥 How to define the real gap before you post the job.
• 🧭 The 5-step framework I use with my clients to make confident, values-aligned hires.
• 💡 What to measure so you’ll know if your new hire is truly working out.
• 🔦 How to spot (and stop) your own leadership traps before they derail a new team member.

You don’t need a magic potion — just a clear plan. Tune in now and let’s make your next hire one that helps you actually sleep at night.

And if you’re ready for one-on-one help to map out your hiring plan, book a Spark Session — one hour, one problem, one solution. Let’s make your next hire the best one yet.

👉 Book your Spark Session

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What if your values were simple enough to live by—and strong enough to shape an industry?

In this episode, I sit down with Jennie Coleman, President & Co-Owner of Equifruit, to talk about fair-trade bananas, fearless leadership, and why “Don’t work with jerks” might be the most effective HR policy you’ll ever write.

✨ Episode Highlights

• 🍌 The bold vision behind global fair-trade banana domination
• ❤️ How Equifruit’s three core values—Compassion, Commitment to Change, and Creativity—drive every decision
• 🚫 What “Don’t Work with Jerks” really means (and how to enforce it with empathy)
• 🧩 Turning culture into action—from hiring to supplier partnerships
• 🌍 Leading with values even when you’re the smallest player in a giant industry

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall—it’s the daily choice to lead with compassion and courage. And when your values are clear, you don’t just build a stronger team—you build a business you’re proud to lead.

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You’ve been told empathy makes you soft. That if you lead with compassion, someone will take advantage of you. But empathy is one of the sharpest tools in your leadership toolkit.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what real empathy looks like. I’ll walk you through my simple, five-step practice to start leading with empathy from the inside out.

✨ Episode Highlights

• 🔥 Why empathy isn’t soft—it’s strategic.
• 🧠 How to spot the “controller” saboteur that kills collaboration.
• 💬 What self-empathy really looks like (and why it has to come first).
• 💡 The 5-step empathy practice to start TODAY.
• ❤️ How empathy fuels performance, connection, and culture.

Because the truth is—you can’t lead others until you can lead yourself. And empathy is where that leadership starts.

If you’re ready to quiet the head trash, strengthen your self-awareness, and build the confidence to lead with calm and clarity, come join me in the Positive Intelligence Bootcamp — it’s where we do this work together in real time.

👉 Claim your spot here: https://www.highvoltageleadership.ca/positive-intelligence

And if you’re just getting started, grab my free Empathy Superpower Starter Kit inside the Resource Vault — your first step to practicing empathy from the inside out: https://go.highvoltageleadership.ca/resource-library

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You built your business for freedom. But if you’re the one everyone turns to when the school calls, the groceries are forgotten, or the cat’s sick, that “freedom” can disappear fast. 

Being the flexible one feels like strength. But over time, it becomes an expectation — and the cost is your focus, your energy, and your growth.

In this episode, I share the moment that made me realize bending for everyone else isn’t a badge of honour. It’s leadership fatigue in disguise. And more importantly — what to do about it.

Episode Highlights:

• 🐾 The story that opened my eyes to the hidden cost of being “the fixer”
• 🧠 Why invisible emotional labour is quietly sabotaging your growth
• ⏰ The truth about flexibility — and why it isn’t free
• 👩‍👧 How to delegate emotional labour at home and in business
• 🚫 Saying “no” like a CEO (without guilt)

Because you can’t scale a business while absorbing everyone else’s overflow. Real leadership isn’t about doing it all — it’s about building a business that works with your life, not against it.

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In this powerful conversation, reconciliation strategist Tanya Tourangeau of Tanya T Consulting joins me to share why reconciliation must be woven into the heart of your business. 

From building authentic relationships to preparing for the workforce and clients of the future, Tanya breaks down what meaningful reconciliation looks like—and why your business can’t afford to ignore it.

✨ Episode Highlights:

• 🌍 Why reconciliation is smart economics, not just a moral obligation
• 👩‍👧 Indigenous people as the youngest and fastest-growing population in Canada—and what that means for your workforce and clients
• 🤝 How reconciliation builds belonging across your team, clients, and investors
• 📝 Simple, no-cost steps you can take right now—without overthinking
• 🔄 The power of two-way mentorship and Two-Eyed Seeing in leadership
• ☂️ Why reconciliation should be the umbrella, with DEI as one arm beneath it

Because reconciliation isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the path to building businesses that last, cultures that thrive, and leadership that actually works.

👉 Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about Tanya's work: Tanya T Consulting
• University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada MOOC

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Burnout doesn’t arrive overnight. It builds slowly — in the skipped lunches, the extra client you squeezed in, the 7:30 a.m. “quick call” that derails your day. Those aren’t just time management issues. They’re leadership habits. And left unchecked, they’re a straight line to burnout.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I break down the five calendar-based leadership shifts every founder needs to make:

• ⚡ From reaction → regulation: stop firefighting and start leading with intention.
• ⚡ From control → trust: let your team rise instead of holding it all.
• ⚡ From output → energy: protect your energy like your profit margin.
• ⚡ From hero → human: you’re the heartbeat of your business, not the cape-wearing rescuer.
• ⚡ From avoidance → alignment: build a Yes List that actually lights you up.

Because you didn’t build your business just to hustle harder. You built it to create freedom, fulfillment, and impact. And that starts with how you lead your time.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to reset your calendar — and your leadership — before burnout takes hold.

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As female founders, we carry so much. We’re leading teams, serving clients, keeping the money flowing, protecting the culture — until the weight gets too heavy. That’s not weakness. That’s leadership fatigue.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m sharing the exact 3-step rescue plan I use with my clients — and with myself — to stop the spiral of overwhelm and get back in control.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Why overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re broken — and why it hits the most capable leaders.
• What leadership fatigue looks like (and how to know when you’ve hit the wall).
• The 3-step rescue plan: grounding yourself, finding the fire, and reaching for support.
• A powerful reframe: overwhelm isn’t a sentence, it’s a signal.

Because you don’t need to push harder to prove yourself. You just need the right reset.

Grab the rescue plan here: From Overwhelmed to In Control.

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As women in leadership, we may feel equipped to lead our team and ourselves.. But what about our finances?

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m joined by Shashi Behl, Founder & CEO of Joydrop, for a powerful conversation on the part of business we often avoid. 

We get into what it really means to lead your financial future with clarity and confidence.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Financial reframes to take a more grounded approach to your finances
• What it means to take agency over yourself
• Investing in yourself, your business, and beyond, in ways that support your future
• Becoming the CFO of you

When you're clear on your numbers, you're clear on your decisions. And when your people, your plan, and your financial vision are aligned—you stop playing small and start scaling something built to thrive!

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Success isn’t just revenue, fame, or milestones—it’s about alignment, fulfillment, and leading from your values. In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I share why money is a metric—not a value—and how confusing the two leaves businesses looking great on paper but empty in reality.

From family connection to authenticity, team growth to legacy, grounding success in what matters most transforms not only your own fulfillment but also your culture—where your team feels real ownership and pride. That’s the kind of success that lasts.

✨ Episode Highlights

• 💡 Why money is a metric, not a value
• 🪞 How to define success from the inside out
• 👩‍👧 Family, authenticity, and other values that truly measure success
• 🏆 Building accountability and ownership in your team through shared values
• 🌱 Redefining business success to include impact, culture, and legacy
• 🔑 The questions to ask your team about what success means to them

Real success looks different for everyone—and that’s exactly the point. When you get clear on your personal definition, you show up as a more grounded leader, and your team rises with you. That’s how we create sustainable, meaningful growth that goes far beyond the P&L.

👉 Access my Resource Vault and download the free Values-Based Success Reflection Worksheet to define success on your own terms and spark powerful conversations with your team. https://go.highvoltageleadership.ca/resource-library

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Entrepreneurship teaches us to move fast: fail fast, scale fast, bounce back faster. But here’s the truth—when you’re always in overdrive, you’re not leading, you’re redlining. And eventually, that pace will cost you your clarity, your creativity, and your joy.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m unpacking why slowing down might just be the most powerful leadership strategy you’ve been overlooking. Because real growth doesn’t come from constant hustle—it comes from creating space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Episode Highlights:

⏱️ Why our cultural obsession with speed leaves leaders stuck in fear and urgency

💔 What we lose when we trade reflection for rushing—joy, freedom, and fulfillment

🧘 The power of the pause: how rest fuels resilience and stillness creates strength

🔥 Practical ways to break the hurry habit and redefine success beyond speed

If you’ve been running at full throttle and wondering why it still doesn’t feel enough, this episode is your invitation to slow down—so you can lead better, live better, and actually enjoy the business you’ve built.

📩 DM me the word PAUSE and I’ll send you my favorite reflection questions to help you lead with more calm and clarity.

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If you’re a founder, you’re probably swimming in advice—coaches, consultants, mentors, LinkedIn posts, podcasts… everyone has an opinion about how you should run your business. But here’s the truth: the wisest voice isn’t out there. It’s in you.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m helping you sort through the noise, trust your intuition, and reconnect with the most powerful advisor you’ll ever have—your inner leader. Because true leadership isn’t about collecting endless strategies. It’s about discernment: knowing which voices to trust and when to let them go.

Episode Highlights:

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The difference between a coach, consultant, and mentor (and how to know which one you actually need)
• ⚡ The signs you’re stuck in a loop and it’s time to seek outside perspective
• 💡 Simple practices—like journaling, meditation, and reflection prompts—that strengthen your inner leader
• 🔥 Questions to ask yourself to discern whether advice serves your values, your team, and your vision

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too many opinions—or doubted your ability to make the “right” call—this episode is your reminder: you already have the wisdom you need.

📩 Download my FREE The Inner Leader Check-In Template—your guide to making clear, aligned decisions.

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You didn’t start your business to babysit, micromanage, or do all the things yourself. But if you’re stuck in the weeds, carrying the weight of every decision, and wondering why scaling feels so heavy—you’re not alone.

Here’s the truth: your people are your business. And if you’re not treating them like the valued employees they are, you’re leaving money, energy, and opportunity on the table. In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m breaking down how to shift from helper to high-impact leader—so you can build a team that grows your business without burning you out.

Episode Highlights:

• 🧠 Why the “self-made” myth is stalling your growth 
• 💡 How your team creates value beyond deliverables
• 📊 The simple ROI audit to see who’s driving outcomes 
• 🔥 5 shifts to start leading for freedom, growth, and impact 

If you’re ready to scale your business and your leadership, this is your playbook. Undervaluing your People Strategy leads straight to burnout, and you can take steps today to start leading for growth, freedom, and impact.

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Quick question: When did running your business start to feel like dragging a dumpster fire uphill… in heels… during a hot flash?  Today's episode of Female Founder Unplugged is for every midlife woman out here building a business, raising a family, caring for aging parents—and wondering when the ‘freedom’ part is supposed to kick in.

I’m talking to my brilliant friend Brenda Rigney about what really goes on behind the highlight reel—and how to build a business that doesn’t burn you out. This one’s real, raw, and ridiculously validating. Trust me, you’ll feel seen, and you’re not gonna want to miss this.

Episode Highlights:

• 👩‍💼 Why midlife women are building businesses and battling burnout 
• 💥 The surprising truth about why female founders struggle with leadership identity
• 👜 Instagram glam vs. entrepreneurship reality—the myth we need to bust 
• 🧠 Self-leadership, menopause, mindset & the myth of “having it all” 

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Let’s be honest: you didn’t start your business to spend your days playing referee, therapist, or emotional clean-up crew. But if you’re finding yourself caught in team tensions, tiptoeing around tricky conversations, or putting out fire after fire—you’re not alone.

Here’s the truth: drama is a leadership tax—and it’s one you don’t have to keep paying.

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, we’re breaking down exactly where drama hides in growing businesses—and how to lead with clarity instead of chaos.

Episode Highlights:
🧠 Why drama thrives in small teams—and why it’s not about the people (3:56)
🧩 The #1 mindset shift that gets you out of “fixer” mode (6:00)
📋 How to install communication systems that reduce chaos and emotional load (6:45)
🔥 The surprising ways your inner people-pleaser may be hijacking your leadership (9:05)
💬 Why you need to have the damn conversation—and how to start it with heart (14:20)

This is your invitation to stop managing emotions and start leading with calm, confident authority. If you’re ready to detox the drama and step fully into your CEO role, this one’s for you.

📩 D𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝟱 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀

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Resilience Isn't a Buzzword—It's a Skillset. Here's How You Build It.

Let’s be real: “build resilience” gets thrown around like it’s just another item to check off your to-do list. But what does that actually look like when your launch flops, your team’s floundering, and your inner critic is on a rampage? 

In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, we’re cutting through the fluff and breaking down what real resilience looks like for you and your team…when things don’t go as planned.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

 🧠 How to hit mute on your saboteur and lead with your Sage self instead (6:33)

 🛠️ The 5-minute nervous system reset that builds real-time resilience (9:06)

 🚀 Why your team’s resilience starts with you—and how to lead by example (13:01)

 Download my FREE Resilience Reboot Toolkit → https://go.highvoltageleadership.ca/resilience-reframe

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💡 Ready to lead with resilience—even when things go sideways?

Inside the LPC Accelerator, we help female founders like you lead with clarity, confidence, and a people strategy that actually scales. If you’re tired of holding everything together on grit alone, this is your next move.

We’ll help you:
 ✨ Build a team that doesn’t fall apart under pressure
 ✨ Create a culture where resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s built in
 ✨ Step fully into the next level of your leadership

📩 DM me “LPC” on Instagram @highvoltleadership or learn more and apply here → The LPC Accelerator

Because resilience isn’t something you do alone—and you shouldn’t have to.

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If you’ve ever avoided a hard conversation until everything was on fire— hi, me too. No one hands us a playbook for how to speak up with courage...but over the years, I’ve learned that if I want to grow a business with integrity, I can’t keep tiptoeing around the truth.

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact mindset shift and 5-step framework I use to lead difficult conversations—whether it’s with a team member, a client, or someone I love.

Episode Highlights:

🧨 Why conflict avoidance used to cost me time, energy, and trust—and what finally changed. (0:37)
 😬 The 3 saboteurs that kept me stuck: the Pleaser, the Perfectionist, and the Martyr. Sound familiar? (2:20)
 📋 My CLEAR Framework for hard conversations—center yourself, lead with curiosity, express the impact, ask for what you need, and reinforce the relationship. (6:43)
 🌱 What actually shifts in your business when you start leading like a grown-up instead of people-pleasing through it. (13:50)

If you’ve been putting off a conversation that’s weighing on you—this is your permission slip to stop avoiding and start leading. You don’t need to be fearless. You just need to be clear.

📅 Special Masterclass: Difficult Conversations in Difficult Times — happening July 24 at 9am MT. I’ll be coaching you through this live. (16:05) 

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Let’s get real: You didn’t build your business to be the overworked taskmaster, the fill-in-the-gaps manager, or the fire-putter-outer.

But if you’re stuck in that role, chances are your team isn’t set up to thrive—and that’s holding you back from the very things you crave:
 ✔ More freedom
 ✔ Bigger impact
 ✔ Real, sustainable scale

Episode Highlights:
 🔥 Your people add ALL the value in your business. Not some. Not a little. All of it. (1:40)
🔥 Is the “self-made” badge blocking your growth? (2:47)
🔥 Why your team is the product—even in a service business. (3:29)

This episode gives you the mindset, tools, and people strategy to shift from overwhelmed operator to empowered CEO.

BONUS CONTENT: The 5 Shifts to Scale Your Leadership (and Your Business)

Once you've had a chance to listen to the show, take a few moments to do your own reflecting. Here's my tips to start shifting you leadership right now.

1. Shift Your Mindset – You’re a CEO, Not a Chief Everything Officer

• 🧠 Reflection: What tasks are you still doing that someone else could own?
• 💡 Action: Make a list of 3 things to delegate this week.

2. Audit for ROI – Your Team Should Be Driving Results, Not Just Taking Up Space

• 🔍 Reflection: Who’s delivering? Who’s underutilized? Who’s on the fence?
• 💡 Action: Do a quick team audit using a simple “Keep, Coach, Cut” framework.

3. Design for Ownership – Roles that Empower, Not Confuse

• 📋 Reflection: Are your roles designed for clarity and accountability?
• 💡 Action: Draft or revisit 1 role description. Include KPIs and what success looks like.

4. Invest in Development – Starting With Your Own

• 🔥 Reflection: Are you modeling the leadership you want from your team?
• 💡 Action: Choose one leadership development habit to build this month.

5. Celebrate & Connect – Recognition is Retention Fuel

• 🎉 Reflection: Do your people know why their work matters?
• 💡 Action: Send 1 meaningful recognition message this week (use their "love language").

💬 Bonus Prompt at the End:

Want help implementing these?
These 5 shifts are exactly what we cover in the LPC Accelerator — a high-touch, high-impact program that helps you scale your team and your leadership. If you're nodding your head while reading this, hit reply or DM me “HIGH IMPACT” and let’s talk.

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This week on Female Founder Unplugged, we’re flipping the script on success.

Meet Natalia Hooker — a former banker, one-time girl band member, now a boutique publisher and devoted mom who's quietly redefining what it means to build a business with heart.

In this episode, we dive into what happens when you stop chasing someone else’s definition of success—and instead create a business that aligns with your life, your values, and your joy. From the stage in Italy to the world of publishing, Natalia’s journey is anything but conventional—and it’s exactly the kind of inspiration we need.

Episode Highlights:
 🎤 From pop star to purpose-driven publisher: how life’s pivots shape how we show up in business. [2:30]
 📖 What it really means to be a hybrid publisher — and why it matters for first-time authors. [4:47]
🏡 Why working without overhead changed everything — for her business and her clients. [8:20]
🧩 How Natalia curates the perfect freelance team to bring each author’s vision to life. [9:05]

🎧 Natalia breaks down what hybrid publishing really is—and why she built her model around accessibility, not inflated fees. For her, it’s not about building wealth—it’s about building community, creating joy, and helping authors share stories that matter.

This episode is for every founder ready to grow a business that reflects their values—where creativity, freedom, and purpose lead the way.

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This week on Female Founder Unplugged — we’re busting the biggest myth about company culture.

Because perks don’t build culture — people do.
 And when you get it right? Culture becomes your most powerful growth engine.

In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on why top talent leaves, why engagement drops, and what it actually takes to build a culture people don’t want to leave.

This episode is your mirror and your map. Coming up in this episode:
🔥 How cultural drift slowly erodes your team’s energy and trust — and what to do about it. [04:02]

🔥What to look for when your culture is off: the 3 red flags most leaders ignore. [05:20]

🔥 How scaling your business without scaling your culture will cost you top talent and Why you must model the behavior you want to see. [08:10]

This episode will help you reconnect — and rebuild, intentionally.

🎧 Listen now:  https://pod.link/1554492119

Want help creating rituals and systems that scale culture? Download my free Culture Pulse Check tool.

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This week on Female Founder Unplugged — we're getting honest about burnout.

Because here’s the truth: you didn’t start your business to feel resentful, depleted, or joyless. But if you’re white-knuckling your way through the week, this episode is your wake-up call — and your recovery plan.

In this episode, we get real about what burnout actually looks like — and how to take your power back before it breaks you.

Episode Highlights:

• ⚡Burnout doesn’t always look like total exhaustion — it might look like you, doing everything right, but feeling completely drained. [01:45]
  
  
• ⚡If your team looks great on paper but you’re running on empty, it’s time to stop redlining your business. [03:17]
  
  
• ⚡Ask yourself: What are your core values? Are you building a business that reflects them — or betrays them? [04:45]
  
  
• ⚡We burn out when our work is no longer aligned with our purpose. That’s not a personal failure. It’s a sign to re-align. [06:24]
  
  

This episode isn’t about adding more to your plate — it’s about making space for recovery, reconnection, and realignment.

🎁 Access the Burnout Bounce-Back Framework Here!

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Tired of hiring people who look great on paper but just… don’t fit?
That last hire who drained your energy, missed the mark, and left you picking up the pieces? 👉 It probably wasn’t their fault.

💥 You didn’t need a doer.

💥 You needed a decision-maker.
💥 What you really needed was a People Strategy.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why hiring in panic mode sets you up to fail [2:29]
• What’s missing from your hiring process (and it’s not another job post) [3:34]
•  My 3-part hiring framework—built for values, strengths, and future growth [4:17]
•  How to stop hiring for today’s fire… and start building for tomorrow’s vision [6:02]

✨ This is your CEO moment. 

Stop hiring based on where you are. Start building based on where you're going. 📈 Access my People Strategy Playbook here.

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⚡ She built the business. Now what?

She’s done hiring in panic mode.
Done leading from survival mode.
Done building a business that looks successful—but feels like total chaos.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the LPC Method — a leadership framework that will transform how you run your business from the ground up.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔥 What the LPC Method is—and why it changes the way you scale for good. [05:40]
🔥 Why aligning your team (including YOU) to your business plan isn’t optional—it’s the strategy. [07:15]
🔥 How to identify the gaps holding your growth back—and build a team that can actually deliver. [07:37]
🔥 Why the culture you create determines whether your team burns out or levels up. [08:48]

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, and build a team that actually moves your business forward—this episode is made for you.

🎧 Listen now: https://pod.link/1554492119

📲 DM me “UNPLUGGED” if you’re ready to stop doing it all alone and start leading with strategy.

This isn’t just hiring advice—it’s the foundation of your future.

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Female Founder Unplugged is BACK—and it’s exactly what you need right now.

Overwhelmed, overworked, and over it? 🙋‍♀️

You didn’t build your business to burn out—and in Season 5 of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m sharing what it really takes to scale without sacrificing your sanity, your team, or your purpose.

We’re diving into:
 ⚡ Leadership that feels aligned (not exhausting)
 ⚡ People strategy that actually supports YOU
 ⚡ Building a culture where you and your team can thrive

If you’re ready to scale differently—with strategy, clarity, and heart—this season is for you.

📲 DM me “UNPLUGGED” if you’re ready to lead without the burnout

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In this special season wrap-up, I reflect on the boldest lessons and most inspiring conversations from Season 4 of Female Founder Unplugged. From building people-first cultures to leading with intuition and embracing vulnerability, get ready to learn the biggest leadership takeaways that will help you step into your next level of business and personal growth.🚀 If you’re ready to scale with soul, lead authentically, and build your dream team, this episode is packed with the strategies and inspiration you need to fuel your journey into Season 5 and beyond!

In this episode:
 🔥 How small, brave moves can reshape your leadership [00:02:36]
 🎯 Why "posted is better than perfect" when building confidence and visibility [00:04:46]
 ⚡ The power of taking bigger swings outside your comfort zone [00:06:28]
 💬 Transforming conflict into innovation and growth for your team [00:07:09]

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This week, I sit down with returning powerhouse guest LauraAura (@thatlauraaura)- keynote speaker, coach, and unapologetic champion of bold moves. Laura opens up about her raw, real transition from running a successful branding agency to stepping fully into her calling as a speaker and coach. She shares how embracing her neurodivergence, tuning into her body, and trusting her gut helped her stop redlining and start aligning. This is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and pivot — even if it’s messy.

In this episode:

 🎙️ The moment Laura knew she had to walk away from her agency [04:11]

 🧠 Navigating neurodivergence and burnout as a high achiever [11:39]

 🌿 How rest, creativity, and alignment fuel intuition [17:22]

 💡 What it really means to make a “gutsy move” in business [23:47]

 🔥 The power of pausing before deciding — and why "hell yes or no" works [29:05]

Connect with Laura Aura:

• Instagram: @thatlauraaura
• Website: https://lauraaura.com

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In this powerful episode, Megan Dalla-Camina (@megandallacamina), founder of Women Rising and globally recognized leader in women's empowerment, shares her inspiring journey from senior corporate executive to trailblazing entrepreneur. Megan passionately unpacks the paradoxes women face in leadership, the importance of redefining success, and practical tools to overcome internal barriers. Learn how to embrace heart-driven leadership, strategically scale your business, and build resilience without burnout.

In this episode: 

🔥 Megan’s transformative journey from corporate burnout to founding Women Rising [03:32]

🎯 The crucial role male allies play in supporting women's empowerment [06:56] 

⚡ Overcoming the inner critic and rewriting personal narratives [12:23] 

💬 Intentional growth strategies for sustainable leadership [20:56]

Connect with Megan Dalla-Camina: 

• Instagram: @megandallacamina
• Website: https://megandallacamina.com

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🎧 Female founders, let's talk about being BRAVE & TRANSFORMATIONAL! 🚀 In this empowering episode, Nicole Bianchi (@nicole.m.bianchi), a master-certified executive coach, best-selling author, and dynamic speaker, shares her inspiring journey from corporate executive to successful female founder. Nicole's unique approach emphasizes making small, brave moves that can lead to significant changes in leadership, team productivity, and organizational culture. Tune in to discover actionable insights on navigating tough conversations, strategically building your dream team, and empowering yourself and your business to reach new heights.

In this episode: 

• 🔥 Nicole's journey from corporate executive to empowerment coach [00:01:53] 
• 🎯 How small brave moves create lasting leadership transformation [00:07:04] 
• ⚡ Building a strategic, aligned, and productive team [00:11:03] 
• 💬 Mastering "tough talks" for clarity, productivity, and culture [00:16:35]

Connect with Nicole Bianchi: 

• Instagram: @nicole.m.bianchi
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5--M6IVderU
•  Website: https://nicolembianchi.com

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🎧 Entrepreneurs, it’s time to dive into the REAL dynamics of family business! 🚀 In this insightful episode, I sit down with Kim (@kimberley.hiebert), the co-founder and CEO of Door Gurus, seasoned entrepreneur, and co-host of the "Mr. and Mrs. CEO" podcast. Kim shares her journey navigating the complexities of building successful family businesses, co-leading alongside her husband, and embracing vulnerability as a powerful leadership strategy. Whether you're managing tricky family dynamics or aiming to cultivate a healthier company culture, Kim’s experiences offer valuable lessons on balancing personal relationships with professional success.

In this episode: 

✨ Embracing vulnerability in leadership to strengthen your business [07:29]
🔥 Navigating challenges and successes in co-leading with family [14:01]
🎯 The essential role of culture and accountability in business growth [27:53]
⚡ Team-building secrets: moving beyond the owner-operator model [35:05]

Connect with Kim:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberley.hiebert
• Website: https://www.kimberleyhiebert.ca/
• Podcast: Mr. and Mrs. CEO Podcast

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In this week's Female Founder Unplugged episode, I dive deep into a concept that has completely changed the way I lead, make decisions, and run my business — Positive Intelligence (PQ). If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, stress, or frustration as a founder, this episode is for you. I break down the science behind mental fitness and how PQ can help you intercept negative thought patterns, access your inner “sage,” and build a more resilient business (and life). I also reference a previous episode where I share one of the biggest setbacks I’ve faced — and how PQ helped me navigate through it. You can listen to that story here.

In this episode:

• [00:01:14] What if the thing holding you back isn’t your strategy — it’s your mind?
• [00:07:03] Spotting and silencing your inner saboteurs
• [00:14:26] The surprising role empathy plays in effective leadership
• [00:22:40] My favorite quick tool: 10-second PQ reps + why I love box breathing

Want to go deeper? Join the next Positive Intelligence Bootcamp and take the Saboteur Assessment (https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/) to get started.

🎙️ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: https://pod.link/1554492119

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In this week’s episode, I share one of the hardest setbacks as I encountered with my business (highvoltleadership), and how I was able to overcome it thanks to Positive Intelligence. Entrepreneurs often face obstacles that can challenge our values and create self-doubt... but with the right mindset, they can also become opportunities for growth. 💡

Listen in to learn how you can navigate your own setbacks with integrity and positive intelligence! 

✨ Key Takeaways
[09:25] Battling Self-Doubt in Business – Quieting the inner critic and trusting yourself
[12:23] Mastering Self-Control with Empathy – How emotional intelligence impacts decision-making 
[20:03] Building Resilience with Positive Intelligence – Using mental fitness to shift from setback to success

Connect with me!

• 📸 Instagram – instagram.com/highvoltleadership
• 💼 LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage/

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In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I sit down with Alyssa Nolte (@alyssamnolte), CEO and founder of TruVue, a predictive analytics software company transforming customer intelligence. An “accidental entrepreneur,” Alyssa’s journey began with a handshake deal at a fledgling startup, leading to a career working with brands like Salesforce, Cisco, and Chase. Now, as a founder and leader, she thrives on tackling big problems with smart solutions—whether redefining customer insights or modernizing fundraising for K-12 teams.

Alyssa opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way, from trusting her network to overcoming self-doubt and "head trash." She shares how embracing challenges (including her failed attempts at keeping plants alive) has shaped her leadership and why integrity is the foundation of success. This conversation is packed with insights on scaling a business, fostering trust, and navigating the chaos of entrepreneurship—delivered with Alyssa’s signature humor and authenticity.

In This Episode:

🔥 [05:15] Unexpected Networking Breakthrough – How a simple introduction led Alyssa to work with Salesforce.
🎯 [10:41] Uncompromising Trust in Business – Why staying true to your values matters, even when it costs you a big deal.
⚡ [21:43] Supportive Coach vs. Toxic Boss – How leadership styles can make or break a company culture.
💬 [31:53] Happy Employees = Happy Customers – The direct link between leadership, company culture, and profitability.

Connect with Alyssa Nolte

📸 Instagram: @alyssamnolte
💼 Connect with Alyssa on LinkedIn: Alyssa Nolte
🌎 Website & Podcast: alyssanolte.com

🎙 Want more? Check out Lindsay White’s guest appearance on Alyssa’s podcast: "Why Good People Leave: Toxic Bosses & Saying No to @$$holes"

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jen Hintzsche, the founder and CEO of PherDal Fertility Science (@pherdal_science), the company behind the only FDA-cleared, sterile at-home insemination kit. After being diagnosed with unexplained infertility in 2017, Dr. Jen leveraged her expertise in bioinformatics to develop a groundbreaking, science-backed solution for women seeking alternative fertility options. We dive into her journey of resilience, the challenges of disrupting the medical system, and the impact PherDal is making in reproductive health. If you’re passionate about women’s health, entrepreneurship, or personal advocacy, this episode is a must-listen!

In this episode:
🔥 Turning personal struggles into medical breakthroughs [3:30]
🎯 Breaking down systemic barriers in fertility care [16:35]
⚡ The science behind PherDal & how it’s changing lives [27:38]
💬 Building a mission-driven business in women’s health [33:28]

Connect with Dr. Jen Hintzsche
Instagram: @pherdal_science
Learn more: PherDal Fertility Science

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In this episode, I sit down with Kendra Scurfield, the VP of Brand and Communications at Banff Sunshine Village (@sunshinevillage), a world-renowned ski resort nestled in Banff National Park. Kendra shares her inspiring journey from professional snowboarding to becoming a leader in hospitality and branding. We dive into how she leverages storytelling in marketing, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and how embracing imperfection has helped her grow personally and professionally. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or just looking for inspiration on building a resilient team, this episode is packed with invaluable insights!

In This Episode:
⛷️ From Snowboarder to VP – How Kendra transitioned from athlete to brand leader [5:10]
📖 The Power of Storytelling in Marketing – Why storytelling is the heart of brand-building [12:30]
🌟 Letting Go of Perfectionism – How vulnerability and authenticity create better leaders [22:45]
🛠️ Empowering Teams & Leadership Growth – Developing strong, connected teams in high-pressure environments [30:15]

Connect with Kendra Scurfield:
📸 Instagram: @sunshinevillage
🌐 Website: Banff Sunshine Village
🔗 LinkedIn: Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort

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If you've ever felt stuck in your content strategy, unsure of how to make your brand stand out, or overwhelmed by all the “rules” of marketing, this episode is for you!

This week, I sit down with Lindsay Smith (@lindsaysmithcreative), a former journalist turned content strategist, who has built a thriving career helping female founders craft authentic, engaging content that resonates with their unique audiences. From CBC Radio to the world of advertising and social media, Lindsay had worn many hats - each one adding to her expertise in storytelling and strategy.  We’ll be unpacking why authenticity beats perfection, how to overcome the inner critic that sabotages creativity, and how to make content creation fun instead of frustrating.

In this episode, we cover:
🔥 How to harness creativity for authentic content creation [06:10]
⚡ The biggest content mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to fix them [14:24]
💬 Why relationship-building is the secret weapon in marketing [23:15]
🚀 How to ditch the "shoulds" and create content that actually feels good [29:31]

If you're tired of chasing trends and ready to create content that truly connects, hit play now!

💬 Connect with Lindsay Smith:
📸 Instagram @lindsaysmithcreative
🔗 Website https://www.lindsaysmithcreative.ca/

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🎧 Female founders, let’s talk LEADERSHIP & GROWTH! 🚀

Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things and struggling to find balance? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach & consultant Laura Barnes (@leadership_beyond_sport) to dive into the mindset shifts that can transform your leadership and business. From taking bold risks to embracing imperfection, Laura shares powerful strategies to help you step into your full potential as a founder. If you’re ready to lead with clarity, delegate like a pro, and build a business that aligns with your vision, this one's for you!

 In this episode:
🔥 Taking smart risks & trusting yourself as a leader [15:00]
🎯 Aligning personal & business goals for long-term success [26:00]
⚡ The power of delegation—stop doing it all yourself! [35:00]
💬 Embracing integrity & accountability in your business [45:00]

Connect with Laura Barnes

• Instagram: @leadership_beyond_sport 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabarnes5/

🎙️𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: https://pod.link/1554492119

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🚀 Female founders, let’s talk BOUNDARIES! 🚀

If you've ever struggled to say "no," felt drained by clients, or found yourself overcommitting, this episode is for YOU. Inspired by a powerful convo with my friend Ashley Stanford, I’m diving deep into the #1 secret to setting and holding boundaries as an entrepreneur—your core values. 💡I’m sharing real stories, personal lessons, and actionable strategies to help you protect your time, energy, and vision. If you’re ready to build a business that aligns with YOUR values (not everyone else’s demands), hit play now! 🎧✨

In this episode

• 🔑 Why your values are the ultimate boundary-setting tool [03:51]
• ⚡ ️ The surprising physical signs that scream “boundary crossed!” [08:17]
• 💬 How to handle tough convos without guilt or second-guessing [12:30]

Connect with me!

• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage
• https://www.highvoltageleadership.ca/contact

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In this episode, I sit down with Julie DeLucca-Collins, a TEDx speaker, business coach, award-winning author, and founder of Go Confidently Coaching. Together, we explore the transformative power of viewing failures as opportunities for innovation and growth, emphasizing that time is our most precious resource. Julie shares her remarkable journey from early education to elevating companies into multimillion-dollar enterprises, and what she learned about leadership along the way. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to foster resilience, leverage setbacks, and cultivate effective leadership in their business endeavors.

In this episode: 

• How to find innovation in setbacks and failures [12:18] 
• The significance of delegating and trusting your team [23:45] 
• Building small, consistent habits for long-term success [38:30]

Connect with Julie Delucca-Collins 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/goconfidentlyjulie/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/ 

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In this episode, I sit down with Erika Giuggio, founder of a digital marketing agency, to trace her inspiring journey as a young, dynamic female entrepreneur. We explore the challenges Erika faced, from the intricacies of the patent process to the unexpected detour the pandemic forced her to take, ultimately leading to the creation of her agency. Erika shares invaluable insights on balancing ambition with self-care, building a supportive community, and navigating the various hurdles of entrepreneurship. This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, leadership, and the power of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals.

In this episode

• Maintaining work-life balance and preventing burnout [14:45]
• Building confidence and a strong support community [27:15]
• Navigating patent challenges and market entry [33:50]

Connect with Erika Giuggio

• Instagram: theerikagiuggio 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikagiuggio/

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In this episode, I sit down for a solo session to discuss the pivotal role of coaching for female founders. I share how delaying the decision to hire a coach can lead to burnout and missed business opportunities. I delve into the benefits of coaching in enhancing leadership skills, preventing business stagnation, and creating a balanced work-life environment.  I also share insights on selecting the right coach, managing costs, and the broader impact of coaching on teams and business growth. This is essential listening for any entrepreneur looking to invest in personal and professional development through coaching.

In this episode

• Why delaying in hiring a coach is detrimental [07:15] 
• Key benefits of having a coach for business growth [18:30] 
• How to choose the right coach for your personal needs [28:45]

Connect with me!

• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage
• https://www.highvoltageleadership.ca/contact

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In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Genovese, the founder and president of Bottom Line, an international business strategy organization. We explore the essence of customer feedback, effective leadership, and building a team culture that fosters trust and growth. Lisa shares her experiences in stepping back to empower her team, the significance of structured feedback loops, and strategies for clear and direct communication. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for entrepreneurs aiming to cultivate a thriving, customer-oriented business environment.

In this episode 

• Importance of customer feedback in product development [9:01] 
• Strategies for effective leadership and team empowerment [18:03] 
• Building trust through structured communication and feedback [31:51]

Connect with Lisa Genovese

• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lisamariegenovese
• https://lisagenovese.ca/

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In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and founder of Ice Cream Social. We explore the challenges entrepreneurs faced during COVID-19, including overworking and coming to the crucial realization that productivity isn’t just about working harder. Ashley delves into the importance of setting boundaries, learning from burnout, and valuing personal growth alongside professional success. We also highlight how simplicity and a growth mindset can drive innovation and resilience. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to balance achievement with well-being, and discover hidden opportunities within their existing ventures.

In this episode

• Balancing work and personal life to prevent burnout [12:45]
• The power of small features in driving innovation [25:30]
• Lessons learned from burnout and maintaining mental health [37:15]

Connect with Ashley Stanford

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashstanford 
• https://icecreamsocial.io/

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Founders, are you ready to level up your entrepreneurial game while staying true to your values? This week, I’m chatting with Angela Cross, the powerhouse founder of Pilot PR (pilotpr_au), who’s sharing her journey of building a successful PR agency that actually fits around her family life. 

In this Episode
How to balance the chaos of entrepreneurship with family life (it’s possible!). [3:38]
Game-changing strategies to silence that inner critic and conquer imposter syndrome. [26:34]
Building an authentic network that fuels your personal growth and leadership journey. [27:20]

Angela’s insights on navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship are pure gold. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your visibility strategy, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you show up with confidence, lead authentically, and make a meaningful impact.

Connect with Angela Cross

• https://pilotpr.com.au/ 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarcross/ 

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In this episode, I sit down with Megan Cox, the CEO & founder of Genie Supply. We delve into Megan's journey, from beauty brand founder to manufacturing visionary, discussing the growing pains of #entrepreneurship and the emotional toll of leadership. Megan shares insights on the necessity of setting boundaries, the internal challenges female founders experience, and the critical role of #community support in navigating business pressures. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur seeking to balance empathy with assertiveness and harnessing negative thoughts for positive outcomes.

In this episode

• The significance of personal connection in entrepreneurial problem-solving [08:45]
• How to balance assertiveness and empathy in professional relationships [18:30]
• The role of compassion in effective leadership [29:15] 

Connect with Megan Cox

• Website: https://www.geniesupply.com/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-cox-761a6049/ 

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In this episode, I chat with Andee Hart, an inspiring business coach and former corporate executive. We delve into Andee's transition from a demanding corporate role to creating a fulfilling coaching business, alongside her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and recognizing the value of authenticity in sales. Andee shares valuable insights on how treating employees like customers and fostering an open, values-based company culture can drive business success and personal fulfillment. This episode is packed with lessons on authentic leadership, employee engagement, and aligning your business with your personal values.

In this episode

• Navigating unexpected career transitions and finding purpose [15:20]
• The power of authenticity in sales and building connections [28:15] 
• Creating a positive work environment through open communication [35:45]

Connect with Andee Hart

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andeehart/ 
• Websites: https://andeehart.com/ 

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🎙️ This week, I’m chatting with Elizabeth Chappell, from Quilters Candy! 🍭✨ Elizabeth takes us through her inspiring entrepreneurial journey—from childhood hustles to building a thriving business in the quilting world. 🧵 Along the way, she shares powerful lessons about reinvention, the ups and downs of growth, and why aligning your business with your values is a game-changer. 💡 We also dive into some real, vulnerable moments about what it really takes to become the leader your business needs. Don’t miss this one! 💬✨

In this episode

• The importance of personal values in your business [8:42]
• How to balance your leadership styles [25:52]
• How to define your growth [31:35]

Connect with Elizabeth Chappell

• Instagram
• Website

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This week's episode features Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque, the powerhouse duo behind Expound Publicity! 📚✨ They spill all the secrets behind thriving in the competitive world of book marketing—sharing how they:
🌟 Use innovative #strategies to stand out 
💼 #Customize approaches for each client and 
📈 Stay ahead of industry trends

Plus, we talk about the importance of resilience, partnership, and keeping the passion alive, even through pandemic challenges. 💪❤️ Lori and Alysson remind us how valuable a strong support network is—and the joy of working with someone you trust. 

In this episode

• Strategizing for business growth and adaptation [08:30]
• The role of education and networking in staying ahead of industry trends [15:45]
• Overcoming challenges through resilience and collaborative dynamics [25:00]
• Balancing work and personal life as female founders [40:00]

Connect with Lori Orlinsky & Alysson Bourque

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expoundpublicity/ 
• Website: https://expoundpublicity.com 

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In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Krista Smith, a certified StoryBrand coach and the remarkable founder of "Activate Her Awesome," an organization that empowers women over 40 to thrive on social media. Krista shares her transformative journey from elementary school teacher to passionate entrepreneur, highlighting the power of self-discovery and coaching in navigating career transitions. Krista believes that, “Getting your messaging right and knowing how to use (it) will give you the keys you need to grow your audience AND boost your revenue”.

In this episode:

• 2 strategies to improve your social media [12:40]
• Navigating the challenges of scaling a business as a female founder [22:55]
• The power of coaching in personal and professional transformation [37:20]
• Building confidence and combating imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship [45:10]

Connect with Krista Smith

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activateherawesome 
• Website: https://activateherawesome.com/ 

My People Strategy Playbook: https://highvoltageleadership.kit.com/97deda134f 

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In this episode, I sit down with Theresa Neil, the influential CEO and founder of Guidea, a premier UX product design consultancy with an impressive list of clients (such as Cigna, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Novo Nordisk, Bristol Meyer Squibb and Roche). Theresa and I explore the complexities female entrepreneurs face in the tech space, particularly in the budding Femtech industry. Theresa sheds light on the necessity of building a skilled advisory board (that shares your values), and the critical role of due diligence in these selections. She also offers profound advice on navigating regulated industries and leveraging diverse perspectives for better decision-making.

In this episode

• The importance of aligning advisors with business values [08:35]
• Strategies for overcoming isolation as a founder [15:20]
• Building confidence in vendor and advisor relationships [35:10]

Connect with Theresa Neil

• Website: https://guidea.com/  
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/team-guidea/ 

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In this episode, I sit down with Shauna Lynn Simon, an entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of the SLS Academy and Shauna Lynn Coaching. We delve into the intricacies of productivity, decision-making, and time management for business owners. Shauna Lynn shares invaluable insights into managing time strategically, connecting "doing" with "being," and the importance of saying no to maintain well-being. Her journey from corporate layoffs to building the largest home staging company in her area is both inspiring and practical for entrepreneurs aiming to align passion with profitability. This episode is essential for anyone wanting to master the balance between meaningful work and personal life integration.

In this episode

• The importance of managing time strategically by focusing on meaningful tasks [11:15]
• Connecting "doing" with "being" for productive results [25:30]
• Learning to say no to prevent burnout and maintain well-being [38:00]

Connect with Shauna Lynn Simon

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunalynnsimon/ 
• How to Gain 10 hours extra every week: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/unplugged 

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Welcome back, friends! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's at the core of effective leadership and personal fulfillment—values. As female founders and leaders, understanding and defining our values isn't just a personal journey, it's fundamental to the way we lead our businesses and our lives. I'll be sharing insights on what values truly mean, how to identify and protect them, and the crucial role they play in shaping our business culture. We'll explore real-life examples, discuss the significance of boundaries, and look at how our values can evolve over time. Plus, I'm offering a special worksheet to help you reflect on your values and bring them to life in your business. So get ready to unplug and reconnect with what matters most to you as a leader. Let's get started!

In this episode

• Defining boundaries prevents overwork and self-neglect [5:18]
• You can’t be an authentic leader if you aren’t living your values [15:01]
• Aligning your business with your values is crucial for integrity and business growth [25:35]

Connect with me!

• https://www.instagram.com/highvoltleadership/
• https://www.highvoltageleadership.ca/
• Download my FREE Values Workbook: 
  https://highvoltageleadership.ck.page/becfba46b2

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In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Rodriguez Cade, Co-owner of Cat and Bat Virtual Assistant, a company providing high-level administrative support for small businesses. We explore the dynamic journey of running a business with your spouse, the vitality of hiring for alignment over skills, and the importance of maintaining a balance between professional growth and personal lifestyle. Danielle shares her experience of creating a sustainable business model that values quality of life over aggressive expansion, and the significance of mutual respect in both personal and business partnerships. 

In this episode

• Italy inspired my husband and I to start a business together [5:00]
• The importance of alignment over skills in hiring [15:30]
• Balancing professional growth with personal lifestyle [28:45]
• Navigating business challenges with mutual respect and trust [42:10]

Connect with Danielle Rodriguez Cade

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catandbatva/
• Website: https://catandbatva.com/ 

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In this episode, I talk with Staci Millard—an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist—about scaling successful businesses and the essential role of leadership. Staci highlights three non-negotiables: making money, creating heart-led impact, and building a great life through business. Drawing from her experience scaling a seven-figure company, she shares practical advice on simplifying tasks, self-reflection, and the power of intentional leadership to connect with your team and maintain balance. This episode is perfect for business leaders looking to grow while nurturing a strong company culture!

In this episode

• The importance of simplicity in business [3:23]
• What transition from “practitioner” to “leader” looks like [15:55]
• Scaling challenges and what hiring right looks like [23:12]

Connect with Staci Millard

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staci.millard/ 
• Website: https://thriveaccounting.co/ 

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Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. 

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In this episode, I sit down with Somia Sadiq, the Founder and Principal Partner of Narratives, Inc., a consultant firm emphasizing human-centric, trauma-informed story work and celebrating ancestral identity. 

Somia shares her journey of navigating Canadian society as a newcomer and her transition from environmental sciences to conflict transformation. We delve into the necessity of intentional and proactive support for employees, and how storytelling can foster deeper connections and understanding within organizations. 

We also discusses the power of trauma-informed leadership and transforming conflict as a tool for resilience and growth. This is a must-listen for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to create inclusive and empowered work environments through compassionate leadership and the universal language of storytelling.

In this episode

• To make an impact you need horsepower [6:30]
• Reframe judgment from "What's wrong?" to "What happened?" [10:15]
• Don’t just say you support your employees, be PREPARED to support them [22:06]
• Breaking silos through collaborative, cross-group engagement [32:41]

Connect with Somia Sadiq

• https://www.instagram.com/somiasadiq/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/somiasadiq/
• somiasadiq.com
  
  
  

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In this episode, I sit down with Wendy De Rosa, an intuitive energy healer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of The School of Intuitive Studies and the renowned Energy Healing and Intuition Training.We dive deep into the journey of female founders, the importance of building rock-solid SOPs for business growth, and how listening to our intuitive voice can guide crucial business decisions. Wendy shares her incredible story of balancing rapid growth, finding the right team, and staying true to her values amidst external pressures. This is a must-listen for every entrepreneur looking to blend intuition with strategy. 

In this episode

• Growing as a CEO can be overwhelming, what to do about it [10:05]
• How to trust your intuition as a female founder [22:00]
• How leadership and vision is important in hiring and firing [32:00]

Connect with Wendy de Rosa

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyderosa/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendyDeRosaAuthor 

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Renée Hughes is the visionary co-founder of Seven Figure Profit™, a pioneering advisory firm dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs who find themselves caught in the paradox of high revenue but low satisfaction. In this episode, Renée highlights the transformative power of embracing change and the art of delegation as a business owner. We explored the intricacies of leading and co-leading with a spouse, and the deep impacts of intentional hiring and maintaining identity in business. Stay tuned for more insights on evolving as leaders and creating a fulfilling, values-driven business. 

In this episode

• How “10x is better than 2x” will transform your business [04:03]
• How to get people doing the right thing at the right time [15:45]
• How to attract clients with clarity and trust [23:39]

Connect with Renée Hughes

• Instagram
• Website

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In today’s episode, I had an inspiring chat with Kim Free, the founder of Small Town Girl Promotions. What started out as a simple favor during maternity leave, evolved into a business that has now been thriving for the last 10 years. Kim shares some of the important lessons she has learned along the way, including how to hire the right talent strategically, understanding human values in business, and creating a safe, respectful team culture. Join us for this enlightening episode and learn about all things related to marketing and business growth! !

In this episode

• How to choose between a contractor and an employee [13:35]
• Optimizing delegating as a CEO [30:28]
• How to master the art of hiring well [43:19]

Connect with Kim Free

• Instagram
• Facebook

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In today's solo episode, I dive into a controversial yet crucial topic for female founders: work-life balance. Learn why I think it's a total MYTH, and why instead of striving for (an impossible state to achieve) balance, you should focus on finding your own unique work-life BLEND.💞

Mastering your blend can help you reduce burnout, improve your mental health, and reach genuine fulfillment in your career and personal life. Blending will allow you to integrate your role and your values, ebb and flow with life's demands, and be flexible with the many obstacles life can bring you. It's time to tune in and shift your perspective.😉  

In this episode

• How to integrate work and life meaningfully [7:18]
• Self-Reflection is key to finding your fulfillment [15:19]
• How to improve work-life blend by embracing imperfection [20:30]

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• Instagram: 
• Download my FREE workbook

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In the latest episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I sit down with Annette Bond, the CEO and founder of Definitive Style. Annette brings an impressive 30 years of experience in style and image consulting. As a certified image consultant and fashion feng shui expert, she has dedicated her career to helping women feel confident in their personal style and harnessing their power to make a positive impact on their lives. Annette shares the transformative power of personal style and how it can influence your confidence, communication, and ultimately, your success. Don’t miss the free 4-day Style Experience that Annette is hosting online starting August 26th!

In this episode:

• The importance of nonverbal communication as a business owner [4:45]
• Empowering yourself through personal style and authenticity [15:25]
• Incorporating excellence into your identity and your business [33:51]

Connect with Annette Bond:

• Free 4-Day Style Experience- Starting Monday, August 26th 
• Facebook
• Free Style Catalog 

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Meet Laura Sinclair (@itslaurasinclair), the dynamic entrepreneur behind LJ Social Agency and the "Mother Means Business" podcast. In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, Laura shares her unique journey from corporate dissatisfaction to owning a #Crossfit gym🏋️‍♀️, navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and eventually finding her true calling in #mentoring other female founders. Laura shares the importance of choosing happiness, celebrating small victories, and building a supportive peer community in #entrepreneurship. I hope you find her incredible journey of going from corporate dropout to multi-six figure business owner as inspiring as I did! 💖

In this episode

• How to navigate marketing challenges [11:36]
• Learning the difference between saving and serving clients [21:52]
• How to love the journey towards the goals [35:27]

Connect with Laura Sinclair 

• Instagram: @itslaurasinclair 
• Website: https://www.laura-sinclair.com/

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In my latest episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I had the pleasure of speaking with Terrina Taylor (@yesher.terrinataylor), a seasoned small business consultant specializing in merchant services. Terrina shared her insights on setting boundaries in business and the importance of values-driven leadership. Terrina's insights serve as a valuable reminder that standing up for our personal values and boundaries are essential for success, and that sometimes as business leaders, we must put on our own oxygen masks first to avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

In this episode

• How to be impactful in your business behind the scene [5:49]
• The secret to motivation is movement [18:12]
• You need to support your employee’s mental health [26:27]

Connect with Terrina Taylor

• Facebook: @terrinataylor.9 
• Website: https://Terrinataylor.com

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In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I had the pleasure of chatting with Miriam Arrington-Fisher, a powerhouse lawyer and author. We discussed the trials of balancing motherhood and career, and the systemic challenges that working moms face. Miriam shared her journey of starting Arrington Law, a women-led, family-friendly firm, and the incredible impact you can have as a leader when you build a supportive workplace. Miriam emphasizes the importance of community, staying data-driven, and remaining deeply involved in your business. 

In this episode

• Reality: working moms face more challenges [8:28]
• Strategic growth requires intentional focus on culture [13:07]
• Effective leadership requires being deeply invested, hands-on [24:36]

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒎 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏-𝑭𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓

• @lawyerlikeamother 
• www.linkedin.com/in/lawyer-like-a-mother

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This week's inspiring female #entrepreneur is Candace Combs, the owner of @insymmetryspa. Candace traded one Silicon Valley success story for another, after leaving her job at Microsoft to pursue a more fulfilling career in the wellness industry.💆‍♀️ In this episode, we discuss Candace's remarkable transition to becoming a TMJ specialist and spa owner. Candace shares insights on creating a supportive workplace culture, the importance of aligning business with core values, and her innovative five-week sober reset program that is helping her clients rethink their relationship with alcohol and make meaningful changes in their lives.🌱💖

In this episode

• How to pivot from the tech industry to a fulfilling wellness career [5:10]
• Key strategies for specializing and thriving during a crisis [15:37]
• The power of connection, kindness, and love in achieving success [25:49]
• Strategic planning tips to fuel your business growth [35:07]

Connect with Candace Combs

• Instagram: @insymmetryspa 
• Website: https://www.insymmetryspa.com/
• Sober Reset: https://realtalk.ck.page/products/sober-january

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Meet Vanessa Iceton, the dynamic CEO of Pearl Psychology (@pearlpsychological) and a registered psychologist in Alberta. In this episode, we explore the trials and triumphs that shaped Vanessa's path, including confronting self-sabotaging behaviors and embracing a profound shift in perspective. Vanessa shares her own struggles with overworking, defiance, and vulnerability, and we dive into the roots of these behaviors and how to overcome them💪.

In this episode

• Trying to be successful at something without preparing is self destruction [7:50]
• Let go of past failures [15:37]
• Intentionally create space for reflection and growth [27:52]

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑰𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒏

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-iceton-468a6432/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PearlPsychological/

If you’re ready to embark on your journey towards mental and emotional well-being, Vanessa offers a 10-minute free consultation (https://pearlpsychological.com/contact/).

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🎙️ Elevate your small business hiring strategy with talent expert Jackie Ellison-Wickson! In this episode, Jackie spills the secrets to #inclusive recruitment and building a robust #talent brand. With 18+ years in talent acquisition, she shares invaluable insights for #FemaleEntrepreneurs no matter their company’s size . Tune in for a masterclass on fostering #DEI in your hiring process and how to never waste a networking opportunity. Jackie not only shares her top tips for business owners on the recruitment process, but she also challenges you to redefine your response to each applicant to improve your network and extend the kindness everyone deserves. 

In this episode:

1. Crafting Authentic Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent [12:45]
2. Building a Silver Medalist Candidate Pool for Future Success [26:07]
3. How to Handle Candidate Rejections with Empathy [34:18]

🔗 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑬𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏-𝑾𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔𝒐𝒏

• Website 
• LinkedIn

Ready to take your Recruiting to the next level? Join my Recruitment Masterclass and revolutionize your hiring process | https://tinyurl.com/2se4zst5

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Ever feel like your business journey isn’t on a straight path? Learn how podcast expert Olivia Atkin turned her own nonlinear journey into a dynamic, successful business, amidst a series of major life changes and transitions. Olivia’s confidence in herself, and willingness to stand up to the naysayers, has led to achieve an incredible career, that’s included becoming a #TEDx Speaker, 🎧Podcast Host, and author. ⭐️ Join Olivia and I as we discuss why it’s critical to be loyal to your vision, and why sometimes unplugging 🔌 from other voices is key to staying true to your path. 

In this episode

• Entrepreneurship is not linear [6:30]
• It’s a myth that you have to niche to be successful [12:24]
• Learn to recognize the RIGHT people to support your vision [21:50]
• Remember the power of pausing [40:10]

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧

• Instagram
• Website
• Book - Achieving Success

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Have you heard the exciting news?! Female Founder Unplugged has been ranked #4 on the 2024 list of 35 Best Female Founder Podcasts by Feedspot! 

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Today’s episode is dedicated to my dear friend Heather Dumas, who tragically passed away in May 2024. Heather was a remarkable woman and an incredible female founder, who embodied resilience, strength, and authenticity every day. She inspired me and many others, and will be immensely missed.💖 

In this special solo episode, I dive deep into resilience, an essential skill for every female entrepreneur. Drawing upon my own experiences, and Heather’s inspiring legacy, I explore actionable strategies to build and sustain resilience as female entrepreneurs. Join me in this raw, emotional conversation dedicated to bouncing back and thriving, even in the face of life's toughest adversities. Let's get unplugged.🔌✨

In this episode: 

• How to leverage movement and mindfulness for resilience [5:43]
• Sometimes resilience means “I need a break” [13:10]
• Asking for help is an act of courage [16:45]
• Why resilience will make or break you in difficult moments [22:19]

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Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of "Female Founder Unplugged"! In this exciting teaser episode, Lindsay unveils the new direction of the show, offering listeners an exclusive glimpse into the raw, unfiltered conversations and expert insights surrounding the real-life challenges faced by female entrepreneurs.

With an emphasis on leadership, talent, and people strategy, this season will explore the complexities of managing teams and the evolving role of business owners. Through intimate discussions, listeners will gain actionable strategies and invaluable advice while exploring the crucial aspects of people strategy, self-leadership, culture, and important people programs.

Join us on this empowering journey as we uncover the untold stories, navigate the struggles, and celebrate the triumphs of female founders in the business world.

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Unplugged with Lindsay
 "What does it even mean to be a CEO? Right? We sometimes use those letters, but I'm not sure that we really are acting like chief executive officers."

— Lindsay 00:13:23 - 00:13:34

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Have you heard the news?! Female Founder Unplugged was selected as one of the Top 40 Female Founders Podcast!

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Wrap Up and intro

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Meet 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 (@janditchfield.co), a business strategist who helps female entrepreneurs perfect their operations in a way that suits their business. With over 20 years of experience, Jan helps others learn what to do in their business and how to respond to it effectively in order to generate their desired business revenue. In this episode, Jan emphasizes how you combine resilience with strategy is vital for success, especially in setting fair prices, offering empathetic service, and customizing fundamental business practices.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

Approach things not just from your heart, but also from your head (5:10)

Allow yourself to charge what you are worth (10:54)

Be emotional about the outcomes and people you serve (23:03)

Style the fundamentals to your business (35:47)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.janditchfield.co/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:  @janditchfield.co

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Meet 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐩 (@theresamharp), the founder of Theresa Harp Coaching, a #coaching practice that supports other busy SLPs with how to manage their time—and their #mindset—in their home and business. As a certified speech-language pathologist, Theresa helps her clients become more aware of how their thoughts and values drive the way they spend their time. In this episode, Theresa shares her own struggles with work-life balance, and how understanding your values not only helps you align with clients but also enables you to better support them throughout their journeys.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

Create a career that works with your personal life (5:03)

Discover and prioritize your needs (10:20)

Choose clients that are the “right fit” (19:48)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐩

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://theresaharp.com/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @theresamharp

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Meet 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫, the founder and CEO of Agilis Executive Consulting™, a management #consulting firm that specializes in crafting and executing HR strategies tailored to their client’s unique #brandidentity. In this episode, Reena discusses personal hardship, and how leading with transparency and vulnerability will inspire newfound confidence in both yourself and your team.🌟.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

Allow yourself to share your brave stories (10:29)

You can intertwine your personal and professional lives (15:18)

Support others in achieving their goals through your business (20:30)

Actively practice what you preach to your team (29:26)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://agilisexecutive.com/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @agilisexecutiveconsulting

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenaksharma/

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Meet 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐱, the founder and CEO of SproutHR (@sprouthr.co), a boutique HR consulting firm specializing in empowering women-owned businesses to build successful, sustainable, and impactful teams with confidence and ease. With 17+ years of experience, her and her team prioritize values-based hiring, compassionate leadership, and maximizing impact.

In this episode, Ashley discusses the importance of recognizing and pursuing what freedom means to you.  By understanding your boundaries and prioritizing your needs, you'll stay aligned with your vision and values and grant yourself the freedom to truly thrive.💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

Define what freedom looks like for you (6:00)

Time block your energy (14:40)

Allow yourself to be vulnerable enough to give feedback (22:45)

Understand your commitment capacity (31:20)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐱

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.sprouthr.co/

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyncox

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Meet 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 (@tammysherger), the founder and CEO of the I Am Worth It Project, a global training organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs the 12 soft skills that are CRITICAL for your business. Tammy teaches her clients the essential building blocks for achieving not just success, but sustainable triumph in both their professional careers and personal lives.

In this episode, Tammy discusses one of her life philosophies -𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 💖.  Tammy describes why it’s vital to recognize the gifts in every obstacle that you face, even if those “gifts” are initially presented in “bad wrapping paper”.💝  Through mastering your operating system 🧠, and knowing your own worth, she’s confident you can accomplish anything. 💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• It’s not where you started, it’s where you finish (2:40)
• We can have several careers (7:25)
• Not knowing how you’re “supposed to do it”, is good (12:30)
• People + Process = Performance (20:20)
• The “Magic Pill” of success (28:45)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://iamworthitproject.com/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.instagram.com/tammysherger/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Meet 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤, the co-founder of the corporate culture company, ENTA Solutions. Katelyn is passionate about building strong teams and believes in putting individual well-being first to boost productivity and retention. 

In this episode, Katelyn shares how essential it is to discover your company’s identity in order to portray your company’s purpose. She leads innovative programs like The Whole Self initiative, promoting a holistic leadership approach centered on genuine connection and meaningful support, to uplift leaders and create a thriving company culture.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Figure out your company’s identity (6:25)
• Make others feel connected with you and your organization (13:00)
• The Whole Self program (19:30)
• Leadership is a practice not a position (24:27)
• Don’t try to do it all yourself (31:54)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://entasolutions.org
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynjbullock/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Meet 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐳, the owner of Boltz Legal (@BoltzLegal) - a law firm dedicated to representing medical providers, homeowners, business owners, and injured victims against insurance companies and negligent parties. Having previously worked for insurance companies, Brooke is well-versed on how to create winning strategies for her clients, and she prides herself on delivering superior legal representation with early and honest case evaluations.

Join us for this week’s episode to hear how Brooke went from losing her job to starting her own business that made 7 figures in less than one year 💸💼. Brooke dives into the power of consistency, and why you need that (plus gratefulness 🙌) to end up with a winning operating model.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Embrace the opportunities in possibilities (8:43)
• Show up for what you are trying to build (13:03)
• Appreciate your team (17:45)
• Take your time to recruit the right people (21:37)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐳

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: ⁠https://boltzlegal.com⁠
• 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BoltzLegal?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Have you ever heard of a real estate agent who 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝑰𝑽𝑶𝑹𝑪𝑬? 🧐 Meet 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐤, the co-owner of a real estate business specializing in Divorce Real Estate selling, buying and leasing 🏠. Robyn's own divorce inspired this unique business, which is helping clients going through divorce or separation. 

In this episode, Robin talks about her own experience, and how it’s empowered her to be a support system for clients going through a difficult time. Through empathy and clear communication, Robin and her partner Cheryl are able to simplify the process of selling the matrimonial home and assist each party in finding their new place for a fresh start.💞

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Support others when they need it the most (5:56)
• Have the client’s best interest at heart (11:36)
• Leadership starts on the inside (17:19)
• Communication is key (24:22)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐲𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐤

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.robynandcheryl.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/robynandcherylrealestate

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

Have you ever wanted to tell your story on a podcast? If so, it’s time to connect with 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧 (@erincurranpr), a Podcast Guesting Strategist who assists entrepreneurs in building brand awareness, growing audiences, and generating leads. By utilizing podcast guest marketing, Erin connects her clients with ideal platforms to showcase their stories on.🎙️

In this episode, Erin reflects on the important role podcasts now play in society, and how they’ve been a source of support for her personally through challenging moments, such as breakups, work struggles, and anxiety. Erin discusses how she guides coaches and change-makers in leveraging the power of podcast guesting, and she also gives her best tips for how to leave a lasting impression as podcast guest. 💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• The power of the podcast (4:30)
• Get out of your comfort zone (11:52)
• Show up as yourself in your business (16:10)
• Don’t put so much pressure on yourself (20:00)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.erincurran.uk/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/erincurranpr/

🚨 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭? Erin can get you into the world of podcasting. Fill out a  FREE podcast pitching success checklist: http://tinyurl.com/3pwsd9my

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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

Support the show

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Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

Meet 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐤𝐢, the CEO of CIPR Communications (@ciprcoms), a strategic marketing and communications agency that specializes in website development, digital marketing and public relations. CIPR specializes in servicing clients in the tourism and hospitality, business to consumer and business to business service industries, serving clients across North America. 

In this episode, Christina dives deep into her journey as an entrepreneur - how she learned to fully commit to her role and discovered what it means to be a fair leader. She offers fantastic advice, including why it’s critical to fully engage in understanding every aspect of your business, even in areas you may not naturally excel in.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Acknowledge what you built as an entrepreneur (8:50)
• You have to be tough but fair (18:22)
• Don’t be half in and half out (26:33)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐤𝐢

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.ciprcommunications.com/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/ciprcoms/

🚨 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕? Christina can speak on topics such as Tourism and Destination Marketing Operations. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Public Relations & more! Learn more at https://www.ciprcommunications.com/speak-to-an-expert/.

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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

Support the show

Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. 

Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

Meet 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, a business coach who empowers women to launch purpose-driven businesses. She highlights the flexibility and freedom that comes with having your own business, whether it be a side hustle or full-time venture. 💼

In this episode, Steph shares her own stories of exhaustion and burnout, allowing herself to grieve after losing her job. Steph encourages you to pursue your own purpose by finding balance and making moves that align with what matters most to you.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• It’s okay to grieve (5:38)
• Be clear on your values to create boundaries (14:03)
• You can start a side hustle without quitting your job (23:49)
• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬
• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.destinationdreamjob.ca/
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 is lighting up the world - both literally (with her family business 24/7 Electric) and figuratively (by dazzling clients with her marketing talents at her design firm, @Sw2Designs). Stacy is a vibrant entrepreneur who talks openly about her ADHD, considering it not a hindrance, but instead an advantageous superpower that gives her her extraordinary perspective of the world.

In this episode, Stacy discusses how she and her family have navigated immense hardship to reach success both in business and in life. She highlights the importance of communication and how this skill can help you overcome tensions and conflict.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Why ADHD is a superpower (6:35)
• Conflict helps you be able to express your needs (15:48)
• You have to allow yourself to ask for help (27:39)
• Be willing to evolve (32:18)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.sw2designs.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @sw2designs

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. 

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Do you consider pets family?🐈🐶 Meet 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢 (@jackieducci), the founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advocating for the human-animal bond.🏇 Jackie's strong belief in this connection led to her abandoning a successful career in recruiting to focus on a new, extraordinary mission: creating opportunities for humans to experience loving and life-changing relationships with animals.❤️ 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday as we explore the art of “finding your space”. Jackie shares incredible stories from her childhood, and reveals how her meaningful connection with animals—especially horses 🐴—has shaped how she approaches unique challenges in her business. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Find Your Space: Introverts and Extroverts (5:11)
• Promote and foster human and animal connection (13:40)
• Be a friend with high standards (19:10)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.h-aa.org
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/jackieducci/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Have you heard of the term EDrepreneur?👀 Meet 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐚, the founder of "English For IT” ( (@english_for_it), an online English and communication course provider. With over 14 years of experience, Anna is not only an educator but one of the leading voices in the Edtech industry. She is also the author of "English For Tech," the only ESP textbook covering technical, business English, and soft skills. 📚

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn why it’s crucial to keep perfectionism in check ✅. You won’t want to miss Anna’s brilliant advice on how you can leverage technology, mentorship and supportive teams to accelerate your growth.💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Don’t let perfectionism hold you back (6:03)
• Leveraging block chain in education (14:34)
• Have a mentor to accelerate your growth (21:08)
• Hire the heart of the human (26:18)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐚

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://english4it.online/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/annglish_/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

Meet 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭, the visionary behind Saurit Creative (@sauritcreative), a business that empowers designers and manufacturers in the home industry with strategic brand marketing and storytelling✏️. With a 20-year career in design, marketing, and tech she transforms the narrative around interior design, reshaping the industry landscape and inspiring a shift towards thinking like a brand.🎨💼

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to discover why taking risks is essential for the collective success and well-being of your team. Ericka discusses how boosting visibility in her work has opened doors for her business to expand and thrive.💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You have to take chances (8:49)
• Lead from a place of selflessness (13:04)
• Make visibility a priority in your work (22:49)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://sauritcreative.com/ 
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/sauritcreative/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

Do you need a BFF to keep it real with you in your business?👀Meet 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚, two sisters and the co-founders of Sonu Company (@sonu.company), a jewelry consulting business.💎 Having grown up surrounded by the world of jewelry and actively supporting their father's business, Payal and Kajal emphasize the importance of transparency and credibility when it comes to making diamonds accessible for everyone. 💍 Amongst other accolades, they have earned Diamond certifications from GIA (Gemological Institute of America), highlighting their dedication to always delivering quality and expertise in the jewelry industry. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn why it is essential to practice empathetic listening and transparency. Payal and Kajal share their perspectives from a co-leading experience, emphasizing how compromise and patience have been crucial stepping stones for their growth. ✨

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞  

• Listen to understand what is important to your client (5:04)
• Meet in the middle when co-leading (11:13)
• Nothing comes right away (16:36)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://sonucompany.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/sonu.company/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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Do you ever question your sense of belonging? Meet 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 (@thelittletembo), the Founder and Creative Director of Tembo Tones LLC, a multidisciplinary studio capturing the unique narratives of entrepreneurs and storytellers of color. Pooja celebrates how her Kenyan-Indian-American identity has influenced her, and she's dedicated to helping others feel empowered by their backgrounds, so they can craft brands rooted in honest expression📷🎨. Tembo Tones goes beyond a business; it is her commitment to show up 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅 for herself everyday.💪

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn how to create your own sense of belonging and leverage your origin story. Pooja highlights the importance of going at your own pace, and taking advantage of moments of pause and reflection.🪞

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You can create your own sense of belonging (6:38)
• You have to go at your own pace (14:42)
• Take time to pause and reflect 21:56

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞:https://tembotones.com 
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/thelittletembo/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒉𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒆, “𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆”? Meet 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨, a body whisperer and psychosomatic therapist. Tammy is the CEO of Path To The Heart (@path2theheart), a coaching practice dedicated to helping clients embrace self love and acceptance 💖. Tammy combines face and body analysis, with psycho-spiritual methods, to help women create energy alignment and open their hearts to fulfillment and inner peace.☮️

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn why it's critical to listen to your health, especially during times of stress and exhaustion. Tammy shares the lessons learned in her own healing journey, and how she was able to overcome past traumas and and chronic burnout by connecting with her body and practicing compassion 🫶

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• The Face Analysis (5:30)
• Tune in to your conscious (14:42)
• Embrace self compassion  (23:55)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://pathtotheheart.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: www.linkedin.com/in/tammycho-pathtotheheart/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Meet 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 (@ethosgiving), the founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a social impact business providing organizations with data tracking systems for effective management in their pursuit of meaningful change. With a background in philanthropy and advocacy, she excels in envisioning and managing contributions that create maximum benefit for all, previously leading award-winning philanthropic efforts at The Wonderful Company and working on diverse issues at different levels of government and international affairs.🌎✨

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to hear why it’s imperative to level up your data, create a motivational workplace, and consider how you showcase your brand to clients in order to strengthen the ethos of your business💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Measure your impact in your community (7:08)
• Create a workplace for your team to fuel their passions (14:29)
• Think about how you present your brand to clients (22:19)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://ethos-giving.com/

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethosgiving

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. 

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It’s time to dive into the mompreneur world of 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝, the founder of Journey to Fulfillment. She is a dedicated family-focused coach with a passion for empowering moms to take control of their lives, pursue their dreams, and achieve happiness.💫 Drawing from her own experiences in building successful businesses with her husband and homeschooling their three daughters, Megan co-authored "The Happy Mom Handbook," offering practical advice and real-life examples to help moms create a fulfilling life while balancing their personal and professional aspirations.

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to listen to Megan share her experiences with creating dreams into reality, learning how to be transparent with her team and family, and putting herself first. 🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You can make any of your passions a business (7:20)
• Be transparent with your team (and your family) (15:00)
• Put yourself first (20:48)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.journeytofulfillment.com 

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝: www.journeytofulfillment.com/book

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. 

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You may have heard of horse therapy, but have you heard of horse coaching? 👀 🤠 Meet 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫, the founder of Spiegelbild - a research-driven social enterprise offering equine-assisted coaching programs🐴. Nicole has over two decades of experience working with governments and organizations on diverse, multicultural projects. Her work has taken her all over the world - from negotiations with EU member states to engaging with Indigenous peoples in the Canadian Arctic. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday and learn about Nicole's unique method of teaching leadership through horse partnerships🐴, and why she believes it's critical to lead yourself first in life. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You have to check into your body language (5:45)
• You have to lead yourself first (21:26)
• Give yourself time to build relationships (30:05)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.spiegelbildcoaching.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schaefer-48a0a725/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders! All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀. Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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Dive in and discover a tasty, healthy world with 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐜 (@nudfud), the dynamic Founder/CEO of nud fud. As a certified Holistic Nutritionist, she has been shaping the future of snacks since 2012  through her mission to "undo food." Julia runs a brand that's not just about labels, but a food factory that changes how we eat for the better, bringing together taste, health, and a love for the environment, inspiring a movement to rethink our nourishment.🌱🍽️

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn useful hacks on creating learning opportunities for personal and team growth, mastering scalable leadership, and getting real with your customers.✨

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Create Learning Opportunities for You and Your Team’s Growth (12:32)
• Be Ready to Scale Your Leadership (18:13)
• You Have to Meet the Consumer Where They Are At (23:03)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐜

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.nudfud.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakirouac/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑

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Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. 

Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

🕵️ It’s time to explore experimental entrepreneurship with 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢 (@missambersabri). At just 23 years old Amber found impressive success with her freelance career and laid the foundations for starting Azhar PR, an agency dedicated to empowering female founders and minority-owned businesses in the digital space.💪

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to hear how Amber learned to embrace adaptability, let go of control, and incorporate different leadership styles in the workplace.🎙️✨

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Allow yourself to experiment (5:02)
• You must be nimble; let go of control (11:20)
• You have to learn to lead in different ways (17:13)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢  

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://azharpr.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @missambersabri

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Get ready to innovate, elevate, and shine under the guidance of 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭, a powerhouse with 37 years of experience in the medical device and life science industries. She's not just a mentor; she's also an author and speaker on a mission to make B2B medical device sales shine with magnetism and authenticity. 💫

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to hear us spill the tea on why it's super important to just be yourself, know your values, and stay humble. We're all about embracing the real you, tackling those scary moments, and giving your team the spotlight they deserve. 🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Be Your Authentic Self (10:07)
• Define Your Values (17:20)
• Keep Your Empathy-Ego Balance in Check (23:53)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭

• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞: https://linktr.ee/RhondaPetitCoach 
• 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://www.thespiritofselling.com/pl/2147686558

𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

• Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/3svh2e3
• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vxlAPU

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence. 

Get ready to go on a journey with 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫, a Female Founder who has been helping business leaders up their game for 20 years💪. She's the founder of Castner Consulting and the “Master Your Message” podcast, which both serve to help entrepreneurs and their teams communicate with better clarity and confidence. She’s also a badass Ironman Triathlete! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday and learn why it may just be the perfect time to evolve yourself and your organization. Erica shares her advice on embracing fear… pushing through uncertainty… and most importantly, learning to step aside and let your team shine. 🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Evolve Yourself (6:43)
• You can be scared and uncertain, do it anyways (14:26)
• Get out of your team's way (27:50)