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    <itunes:title>Female Founder Fulfills  Childhood Dream | Jan Dale of Dale House Murals</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send Fan Mail! What happens when your childhood dream gets squashed? Most people, like Jan Dale, find something else to do. But when opportunity comes knocking in a big way…do you launch a business or hold yourself back? In this episode you’ll hear: Why a newsletter is important for your businessInspiration for being brave as an entrepreneurTips for creative businessesAnd more!Jan Dale of Jan Dale Fine Art takes us on her journey as a female entrepreneur who got to circle back to her original...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p><b>What happens when your childhood dream gets squashed? Most people, like Jan Dale, find something else to do. But when opportunity comes knocking in a big way…do you launch a business or hold yourself back?</b></p><p><b>In this episode you’ll hear:</b></p><ul><li><b>Why a newsletter is important for your business</b></li><li><b>Inspiration for being brave as an entrepreneur</b></li><li><b>Tips for creative businesses</b></li><li><b>And more!</b></li></ul><p><b>Jan Dale of Jan Dale Fine Art takes us on her journey as a female entrepreneur who got to circle back to her original aspiration of being an artist. If you’ve been needing a dose of inspiration, you need to hear her story.</b></p><p><b>Connect with Jan and her exquisite art:</b></p><p><b>On </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/jandalefineart/'><b>Instagram</b></a></p><p><b>On </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/dalehousemurals/'><b>Facebook</b></a></p><p><b>At her </b><a href='http://jandalefineart.com'><b>website</b></a></p><p><b>Get Jan’s fabulous </b><a href='https://www.jandalefineart.com/email-newsletter'><b>newsletter</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b>Learn more about the fun </b><a href='http://jandaleartandstoryclub.carrd.co'><b>Art &amp; Story Club</b></a><b>!</b></p><p><b>See her art in person at the </b><a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/gdvdNipL76grP4Cz6'><b>River’s Edge Gallery in Wyandotte, Michigan</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b>Learn about the </b><a href='https://professionalartist.com/'><b>Professional Artist Association</b></a><b>.  </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Interact with HighlightHer:</b></p><p><b>Join the fun with HighlightHer Network on </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'><b>Facebook</b></a><b> and </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/highlighthernetwork/'><b>Instagram</b></a><b>!</b></p><p><b>Love supporting small businesses and hearing great stories? Get the podcast newsletter delivered to your inbox – </b><a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'><b>sign up here</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b>Did you enjoy this episode? Tap that follow button. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step!</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Credits</b></p><p><b>Editing: Greg Herman</b></p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'><b>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p><b>What happens when your childhood dream gets squashed? Most people, like Jan Dale, find something else to do. But when opportunity comes knocking in a big way…do you launch a business or hold yourself back?</b></p><p><b>In this episode you’ll hear:</b></p><ul><li><b>Why a newsletter is important for your business</b></li><li><b>Inspiration for being brave as an entrepreneur</b></li><li><b>Tips for creative businesses</b></li><li><b>And more!</b></li></ul><p><b>Jan Dale of Jan Dale Fine Art takes us on her journey as a female entrepreneur who got to circle back to her original aspiration of being an artist. If you’ve been needing a dose of inspiration, you need to hear her story.</b></p><p><b>Connect with Jan and her exquisite art:</b></p><p><b>On </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/jandalefineart/'><b>Instagram</b></a></p><p><b>On </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/dalehousemurals/'><b>Facebook</b></a></p><p><b>At her </b><a href='http://jandalefineart.com'><b>website</b></a></p><p><b>Get Jan’s fabulous </b><a href='https://www.jandalefineart.com/email-newsletter'><b>newsletter</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b>Learn more about the fun </b><a href='http://jandaleartandstoryclub.carrd.co'><b>Art &amp; Story Club</b></a><b>!</b></p><p><b>See her art in person at the </b><a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/gdvdNipL76grP4Cz6'><b>River’s Edge Gallery in Wyandotte, Michigan</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b>Learn about the </b><a href='https://professionalartist.com/'><b>Professional Artist Association</b></a><b>.  </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Interact with HighlightHer:</b></p><p><b>Join the fun with HighlightHer Network on </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'><b>Facebook</b></a><b> and </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/highlighthernetwork/'><b>Instagram</b></a><b>!</b></p><p><b>Love supporting small businesses and hearing great stories? Get the podcast newsletter delivered to your inbox – </b><a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'><b>sign up here</b></a><b>.</b></p><p><b>Did you enjoy this episode? Tap that follow button. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step!</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Credits</b></p><p><b>Editing: Greg Herman</b></p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'><b>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Turn Loss into a Thriving Community Business | Rosie Garza of LeGallery</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send Fan Mail! Imagine, one day you discover the place that has come to be your second home is closing. You have to start over from scratch and build a new business. Do you wallow in defeat? Not if you’re Rosie Garza of LeGallery! Rosie is an astute female entrepreneur who dreams big. She cares deeply about her community and uses her business to provide a safe, welcoming space for people to hang out, make new friends, and enjoy life together. And, she showcases local artisans. She and her sho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>Imagine, one day you discover the place that has come to be your second home is closing. You have to start over from scratch and build a new business. Do you wallow in defeat?</p><p>Not if you’re Rosie Garza of LeGallery!</p><p>Rosie is an astute female entrepreneur who dreams big. She cares deeply about her community and uses her business to provide a safe, welcoming space for people to hang out, make new friends, and enjoy life together. And, she showcases local artisans. She and her shop boost the area’s economy and morale.</p><p>Listen in as Rosie</p><ul><li>Shares how life stages weave their way through her business journey</li><li>Discusses the story of winning an award from the city before her first business anniversary</li><li>Tells us which was harder: obtaining a brick-and-mortar location for her<b> </b>business or finding a following for her new artisan boutique</li><li>Teaches us how to think like a CEO</li><li>Highlights the strength of PTO moms</li></ul><p>Today you get to listen to another powerhouse female entrepreneur! Grab your notebook. You never know how this working mom might inspire your next step.</p><p>Connect with Rosie:</p><p>On <a href='https://www.facebook.com/isabellasbow'>Facebook</a></p><p>On <a href='https://www.instagram.com/le.gallery.25/'>Instagram</a></p><p>On <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@legallery25'>TikTok</a></p><p><a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/nmsQUcW7jtvLVRem9'>At her shop</a></p><p>Follow HighlightHer</p><p>On <a href='https://www.facebook.com/highlighthernetwork'>Facebook</a></p><p><a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>Don’t miss an episode – get the podcast delivered to your inbox!</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>Imagine, one day you discover the place that has come to be your second home is closing. You have to start over from scratch and build a new business. Do you wallow in defeat?</p><p>Not if you’re Rosie Garza of LeGallery!</p><p>Rosie is an astute female entrepreneur who dreams big. She cares deeply about her community and uses her business to provide a safe, welcoming space for people to hang out, make new friends, and enjoy life together. And, she showcases local artisans. She and her shop boost the area’s economy and morale.</p><p>Listen in as Rosie</p><ul><li>Shares how life stages weave their way through her business journey</li><li>Discusses the story of winning an award from the city before her first business anniversary</li><li>Tells us which was harder: obtaining a brick-and-mortar location for her<b> </b>business or finding a following for her new artisan boutique</li><li>Teaches us how to think like a CEO</li><li>Highlights the strength of PTO moms</li></ul><p>Today you get to listen to another powerhouse female entrepreneur! Grab your notebook. You never know how this working mom might inspire your next step.</p><p>Connect with Rosie:</p><p>On <a href='https://www.facebook.com/isabellasbow'>Facebook</a></p><p>On <a href='https://www.instagram.com/le.gallery.25/'>Instagram</a></p><p>On <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@legallery25'>TikTok</a></p><p><a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/nmsQUcW7jtvLVRem9'>At her shop</a></p><p>Follow HighlightHer</p><p>On <a href='https://www.facebook.com/highlighthernetwork'>Facebook</a></p><p><a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>Don’t miss an episode – get the podcast delivered to your inbox!</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Busy Mom Turns Problems into a Successful Business  | Tabitha Turnbow of The Paper Wreath Company</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send Fan Mail! How does a busy mom turn a hobby into a business when she doesn't have extra funds? How does a female entrepreneur respond when a major deal falls through? What are good steps to take when you're letting someone else represent showcase your product? Meet Tabitha, founder of The Paper Wreath Company. She may be soft-spoken, but her thought processes are incredibly powerful. She successfully turned paper into a legacy product that helps family deal with loss. Talk about a savvy b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>How does a busy mom turn a hobby into a business when she doesn&apos;t have extra funds? How does a female entrepreneur respond when a major deal falls through? What are good steps to take when you&apos;re letting someone else represent showcase your product?</p><p>Meet Tabitha, founder of The Paper Wreath Company. She may be soft-spoken, but her thought processes are incredibly powerful. She successfully turned paper into a legacy product that helps family deal with loss. Talk about a savvy businesswoman!</p><p>Listen in to discover</p><ul><li>How Tabitha overcame rejection</li><li>The astute way Tabitha thinks as a female entrepreneur</li><li>A hidden mindset that helps Tabitha expand her business</li><li>What Tabitha&apos;s next step is</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>If you want to learn to think like a businesswoman, this episode is for you! Don’t let Tabitha’s soft-spoken way fool you. You’ll feel smarter after listening.</p><p>Grab your notebook. You&apos;ll want to write down </p><p>Discover Tabitha’s exquisite product</p><p>On <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bx8jShGWG/?mibextid=wwXIfr'>Facebook</a></p><p>At <a href='http://thepaperwreathcompany.com'>her website</a></p><p>Follow HighlightHer</p><p>Join the fun on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/highlighthernetwork'>Facebook</a></p><p>Don&apos;t miss an episode -- <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>Get the podcast newsletter!</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>How does a busy mom turn a hobby into a business when she doesn&apos;t have extra funds? How does a female entrepreneur respond when a major deal falls through? What are good steps to take when you&apos;re letting someone else represent showcase your product?</p><p>Meet Tabitha, founder of The Paper Wreath Company. She may be soft-spoken, but her thought processes are incredibly powerful. She successfully turned paper into a legacy product that helps family deal with loss. Talk about a savvy businesswoman!</p><p>Listen in to discover</p><ul><li>How Tabitha overcame rejection</li><li>The astute way Tabitha thinks as a female entrepreneur</li><li>A hidden mindset that helps Tabitha expand her business</li><li>What Tabitha&apos;s next step is</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>If you want to learn to think like a businesswoman, this episode is for you! Don’t let Tabitha’s soft-spoken way fool you. You’ll feel smarter after listening.</p><p>Grab your notebook. You&apos;ll want to write down </p><p>Discover Tabitha’s exquisite product</p><p>On <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bx8jShGWG/?mibextid=wwXIfr'>Facebook</a></p><p>At <a href='http://thepaperwreathcompany.com'>her website</a></p><p>Follow HighlightHer</p><p>Join the fun on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/highlighthernetwork'>Facebook</a></p><p>Don&apos;t miss an episode -- <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>Get the podcast newsletter!</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Turning Grief into a Community-Focused Business | Alyssa Roy of Downriver Homestead</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send Fan Mail! Have you ever been missing someone and you want to feel connected with them? That’s how Alyssa Roy started her business, Downriver Homestead. In our conversation, we discuss: Retaining sanity when you’re a wife, mom, business owner, etc.Allowing for the flow of life“Fierce but flexible” Her next stepAnd more!Connect with Alyssa: Follow her at Downriver Homestead Facebook Page Join the Downriver Homestead Facebook Group Follow HighlightHer Network: Be sure to follow the Hig...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>Have you ever been missing someone and you want to feel connected with them? That’s how Alyssa Roy started her business, Downriver Homestead.</p><p>In our conversation, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Retaining sanity when you’re a wife, mom, business owner, etc.</li><li>Allowing for the flow of life</li><li>“Fierce but flexible” </li><li>Her next step</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Connect with Alyssa:</p><p>Follow her at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1HfR9GoGAY/?mibextid=wwXIfr'>Downriver Homestead Facebook Page</a></p><p>Join the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AVD7bhgC2/?mibextid=wwXIfr'>Downriver Homestead Facebook Group</a></p><p>Follow HighlightHer Network:</p><p>Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. If you want to get each episode sent to your inbox, <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>sign up here</a>.</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/highlighthernetwork'>Join the fun on Facebook</a></p><p>Credits</p><p>Editing: Greg Herman</p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>Have you ever been missing someone and you want to feel connected with them? That’s how Alyssa Roy started her business, Downriver Homestead.</p><p>In our conversation, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Retaining sanity when you’re a wife, mom, business owner, etc.</li><li>Allowing for the flow of life</li><li>“Fierce but flexible” </li><li>Her next step</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Connect with Alyssa:</p><p>Follow her at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1HfR9GoGAY/?mibextid=wwXIfr'>Downriver Homestead Facebook Page</a></p><p>Join the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AVD7bhgC2/?mibextid=wwXIfr'>Downriver Homestead Facebook Group</a></p><p>Follow HighlightHer Network:</p><p>Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. If you want to get each episode sent to your inbox, <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>sign up here</a>.</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/highlighthernetwork'>Join the fun on Facebook</a></p><p>Credits</p><p>Editing: Greg Herman</p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Stand Out as a Beauty Business | Chelsea Bernas and Her Wellness Spa</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send Fan Mail! Approachable Beauty: Chelsea Bernas of GoTox Aesthetics In this episode we meet Chelsea Bernas, a nurse who needed a break from Covid and started her own wellness spa. In this conversation we discuss: How to be different as a beauty businessTips for building your business wiselyThe importance of communityHer next expansionAnd more!Connect with Chelsea: gotoxaesthetics.com Facebook Instagram Are you in MetroDetroit and want to check out the two events Chelsea mentioned?   &...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p><b>Approachable Beauty: Chelsea Bernas of GoTox Aesthetics</b></p><p>In this episode we meet Chelsea Bernas, a nurse who needed a break from Covid and started her own wellness spa. In this conversation we discuss:</p><ul><li>How to be different as a beauty business</li><li>Tips for building your business wisely</li><li>The importance of community</li><li>Her next expansion</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Connect with Chelsea:</p><p><a href='http://gotoxaesthetics.com'>gotoxaesthetics.com</a></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/GOTOXaesthetics'>Facebook</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/gotox.aesthetics/'>Instagram</a></p><p><b>Are you in MetroDetroit and want to check out the two events Chelsea mentioned?</b></p><p>     <b>👉</b>Head to the <a href='https://gotoxaesthetics.com/pop-up-events/'>events space on her website</a> and scroll down to find them.</p><p>Be sure to have your notebook ready so you can capture Chelsea’s tips!</p><p>Join the fun with HighlightHer Network on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'>Facebook</a>!</p><p>Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Don&apos;t want to miss a story? <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>Sign up here</a> to get the podcast delivered to your inbox.</p><p><b>Credits</b></p><p>Editing: Greg Herman</p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p><b>Approachable Beauty: Chelsea Bernas of GoTox Aesthetics</b></p><p>In this episode we meet Chelsea Bernas, a nurse who needed a break from Covid and started her own wellness spa. In this conversation we discuss:</p><ul><li>How to be different as a beauty business</li><li>Tips for building your business wisely</li><li>The importance of community</li><li>Her next expansion</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Connect with Chelsea:</p><p><a href='http://gotoxaesthetics.com'>gotoxaesthetics.com</a></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/GOTOXaesthetics'>Facebook</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/gotox.aesthetics/'>Instagram</a></p><p><b>Are you in MetroDetroit and want to check out the two events Chelsea mentioned?</b></p><p>     <b>👉</b>Head to the <a href='https://gotoxaesthetics.com/pop-up-events/'>events space on her website</a> and scroll down to find them.</p><p>Be sure to have your notebook ready so you can capture Chelsea’s tips!</p><p>Join the fun with HighlightHer Network on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'>Facebook</a>!</p><p>Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Don&apos;t want to miss a story? <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>Sign up here</a> to get the podcast delivered to your inbox.</p><p><b>Credits</b></p><p>Editing: Greg Herman</p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Overcoming Failure as a Businesswoman | Christina Little and Her Home-Based Bakery</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p><b>American Sweets Down Under: Christina Little of little bakery</b></p><p>&quot;I don&apos;t think of myself as a businesswoman. I think of myself as a problem solver.&quot;</p><p>Today meet Christina, former mental health coach who now owns a bakery. Christina is an American living in Australia. During the conversation we talk about</p><ul><li>Failure vs. curiosity</li><li>Deciding who to listen to as an entrepreneur</li><li>The unexpected tasks for bakery owners</li><li>Her next project</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Be sure to have your notebook ready so you can capture Christina’s tips.</p><p>Want to follow Christina’s journey and connect with little bakery?</p><p>Find her on</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554371848372'>Facebook</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/littlebakerydnc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZ3BhRWZHcEh6eUVqT2NEN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Sb6dF5y1T1-0oP9S67_xFzYOgJFJsPZbP69dMmaJN58Fxz6hvjcop4tyoLg_aem_btCmOD1lAv5LPcWQ-8ifFw'>Instagram</a></p><p><a href='http://linktr.ee'>linktr.ee</a></p><p>Join the fun with HighlightHer Network on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'>Facebook</a>!</p><p>Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. If you want to get each episode sent to your inbox, <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>sign up here</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>Credits</p><p>Editing: Greg Herman</p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p><b>American Sweets Down Under: Christina Little of little bakery</b></p><p>&quot;I don&apos;t think of myself as a businesswoman. I think of myself as a problem solver.&quot;</p><p>Today meet Christina, former mental health coach who now owns a bakery. Christina is an American living in Australia. During the conversation we talk about</p><ul><li>Failure vs. curiosity</li><li>Deciding who to listen to as an entrepreneur</li><li>The unexpected tasks for bakery owners</li><li>Her next project</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Be sure to have your notebook ready so you can capture Christina’s tips.</p><p>Want to follow Christina’s journey and connect with little bakery?</p><p>Find her on</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554371848372'>Facebook</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/littlebakerydnc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZ3BhRWZHcEh6eUVqT2NEN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Sb6dF5y1T1-0oP9S67_xFzYOgJFJsPZbP69dMmaJN58Fxz6hvjcop4tyoLg_aem_btCmOD1lAv5LPcWQ-8ifFw'>Instagram</a></p><p><a href='http://linktr.ee'>linktr.ee</a></p><p>Join the fun with HighlightHer Network on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'>Facebook</a>!</p><p>Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. If you want to get each episode sent to your inbox, <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast'>sign up here</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p>Credits</p><p>Editing: Greg Herman</p><p><a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay</a></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send Fan Mail! If cheering on businesswomen, learning from the best, and discovering great women-owned businesses is your thing, then the HighlightHer podcast is for you!  Every meaningful journey has a starting point. In this short introduction, host Jenny Herman shares the full-circle moment that led to the creation of HighlightHer. After years of supporting and connecting with women — including many incredible business owners — the idea for HighlightHer felt like something that had be...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>If cheering on businesswomen, learning from the best, and discovering great women-owned businesses is your thing, then the HighlightHer podcast is for you! </p><p>Every meaningful journey has a starting point.</p><p>In this short introduction, host Jenny Herman shares the full-circle moment that led to the creation of HighlightHer. After years of supporting and connecting with women — including many incredible business owners — the idea for HighlightHer felt like something that had been building all along.</p><p>Push play to hear the backstory and discover what you can expect with each episode!</p><p>If you love hearing how women turn ideas into thriving ventures, you’re in the right place.</p><p>Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the first HighlightHer conversation with a guest from Australia! Want to make sure you don&apos;t miss an episode? <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast!'>Get the podcast delivered to your inbox</a>!</p><p>Find HighlightHer on Facebook for even more fun:  <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'>https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/</a> </p><p>Credits:</p><p>Editing, Greg Herman</p><p>Music, <a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>“Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at pixabay.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602054/fan_mail/new">Send Fan Mail!</a></p><p>If cheering on businesswomen, learning from the best, and discovering great women-owned businesses is your thing, then the HighlightHer podcast is for you! </p><p>Every meaningful journey has a starting point.</p><p>In this short introduction, host Jenny Herman shares the full-circle moment that led to the creation of HighlightHer. After years of supporting and connecting with women — including many incredible business owners — the idea for HighlightHer felt like something that had been building all along.</p><p>Push play to hear the backstory and discover what you can expect with each episode!</p><p>If you love hearing how women turn ideas into thriving ventures, you’re in the right place.</p><p>Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the first HighlightHer conversation with a guest from Australia! Want to make sure you don&apos;t miss an episode? <a href='https://highlighthernetwork.kit.com/podcast!'>Get the podcast delivered to your inbox</a>!</p><p>Find HighlightHer on Facebook for even more fun:  <a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/'>https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCaPzr3Zb/</a> </p><p>Credits:</p><p>Editing, Greg Herman</p><p>Music, <a href='https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-corporate-inspiration-166666/'>“Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at pixabay.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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