Episodes
We’ve interviewed 100 female entrepreneurs for The Female Founders Network Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the five major lessons we learned from them all. From resilience to persistence and breaking free, here’s the advice we’ve gained from our favorite episodes. We hope you enjoy this round-up, and thank you for listening to The Female Founders Network!
Published 09/13/21
Sylvie's in the hot seat today talking about her original tech side hustle, Insyze, and new plus-size clothing brand, Dani Marie The Label. She shares what inspired her to start two plus-size fashion businesses and her key learnings on building a community, working with influencers, and making a clothing line a reality.
Published 09/06/21
Published 09/06/21
Today we're speaking with Lilian Chen, the co-founder and COO of Bar None Games, a virtual trivia and games company that has gone viral during the pandemic. Lilian shares her tips on finding product-market fit and creating 'the network effect' to achieve virality and her key learnings so far.
Published 08/30/21
Join us today as we talk to Lisa Song Sutton, a lawyer, former Miss Nevada, and revenue master with four businesses and three passive income sources. She discusses going from a law student and model to a cupcake entrepreneur, then boutique bikini line owner, real estate maven, and shipping business owner – all by her mid-30s. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to build multiple businesses, diversify their income streams, and go-go-go!
Published 08/23/21
Becky Morrison is an author, lawyer, and life coach who helps her clients find happiness. In this episode, she talks about how she realized that the traditional career path wasn't serving her, and figured out how to find happiness for herself before launching a business to help others do the same.
Published 08/16/21
Today we're speaking with Kat Elizabeth, a seasoned branding coach and founder of Revenge Creative – a boutique marketing agency that helps small businesses create strong brands. Listen to get Kat's tips on creating a personal brand and what to expect when you launch a new product, service, or business.
Published 08/09/21
Meet Andrea Smith, a stress management coach for business owners. After some devastating personal life events, she learned the hard way how damaging stress can be. She wanted to create a toolkit to help people use fewer antidepressants and deal with stress better. We discuss how to reframe negative thinking and share practical tips on handling stressful times.
Published 08/02/21
In this episode, we’re speaking with Terry Boyle McDougall, a seasoned marketer, executive career coach, and podcast host from Chicago. Terry discusses the challenges women often face in leadership and how to build a thriving career — whether you're a corporate executive or entrepreneur.
Published 07/26/21
Today we're speaking with Orgasmic Leader and Vagipreneur Rachel Braun Scherl, who helps launch and market products related to vaginal health and women's sexual wellbeing. In this episode, Rachel discusses changing cultural attitudes towards women's sexual health and her experience bringing her first product to market. She also discusses how she built her consultancy and powers through in an industry some consider taboo.
Published 07/19/21
Get to know Cady North, a certified financial planner and founder of North Financial Advisors, in today’s episode. She shares how she left the corporate world to start her own advisory firm and how she found her niche in the world of financial planning. She shares excellent financial planning tips and how she wrote and published her book, The Resiliency Effect, during the pandemic.
Published 07/12/21
Today we're speaking to Andrea Holland, who jumped off that corporate ladder to start remotePRjobs.com, a global platform helping PR professionals. She shares how corporate burnout inspired her to change her life.
Published 07/08/21
Get to know serial entrepreneur Taly Matiteyahu in today’s episode. She's the founder of Treat Teek, a pet treat carrier, and The Blink Date, an audio-only speed dating app for the blind. Taly shares her personal journey and why it's never too late to pivot your career. Learn how she launched The Blink Date with no experience in tech, and get excellent advice on how to bring both a consumer goods product and an app to market.
Published 06/30/21
Today we're speaking with Shelley Tzeegankoff, a boutique jewelry brand owner who took a leap by opening a storefront shop in the middle of a pandemic. Shelley discusses how she sold everything (including the clothes off her back!) to invest in her business, Porter Jewellery. She also shares how she used her background in retail to springboard her journey to entrepreneurship.
Published 06/23/21
Amy McCae is a mindfulness leadership coach from Omaha, Nebraska. In today’s episode, learn how she overcame her chronic health problems and assisted others in developing the emotional intelligence and leadership skills they need to succeed.
Published 06/16/21
We’re speaking with Lara Khalaf in today’s episode. Her inspiring story starts in Syria and leads her to a life as a female business coach, working in Madrid and London. Far from a typical business coach, Lara teaches femininity, consciousness, and leadership to empower women to be stronger and more successful leaders.
Published 06/14/21
In this episode, we're speaking with Maria Luedeke, a psychotherapist, executive coach, and founder of Aspire Counselling. As an American in Singapore, Maria has some fantastic insights about life and work in Singaporean culture. She also shares her professional tips for self-care and reducing anxiety.
Published 06/09/21
Today we get to chat with Salena Kulkarni, a chartered accountant turned property investor who helps business owners and entrepreneurs grow their wealth. We discuss five types of property investment that you may not have heard of before — plus, we get Salena's insights on how to boost your wealth through a diverse portfolio.
Published 06/07/21
ADHD is often underdiagnosed in women, and experts estimate that 60-70% of entrepreneurs have it. This puts high-achieving women at a disadvantage when it comes to recognizing and managing the condition. Diann Wingart, a psychotherapist turned life coach, is working to change this. In today’s episode, she recalls how her childhood struggles inspired her business and lifetime study of mental health, and shares the signs of ADHD in high-achieving women.
Published 06/02/21
In today’s episode, meet Aimee Kandrac, co-founder and CEO of WhatFriendsDo. When her good friend Laura was diagnosed with brain cancer, Aimee learned firsthand that the best thing to do for a friend in need is rally passionately behind them. Find out how Aimee founded WhatFriendsDo, stayed motivated during tough times, and landed her first $500k in venture capital.
Published 05/31/21
The CEO of Equilibria, Alicia Butler Pierre, joins us today. Alicia's also the author of the 2x Amazon bestseller, Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success. Alicia's business specializes in operations and increasing bandwidth for fast-growing organizations. Listen for quick and easy tips for improving your business efficiency.
Published 05/26/21
Today we're talking to Venese Lau, a globetrotting freelancer and founder of a Tokyo-based events and marketing company. Venese shares how her experiences living in several countries helped her to create a unique offering. She also discusses pivoting to launch a second passion project business — an online platform for entrepreneurs — during the pandemic. Listen to get advice on starting passion projects, delegating effectively, and learn how experiencing different cultures can inspire...
Published 05/24/21
Claire Summers, the founder of Gratitude Glass Jars, is with us today. Claire's story is truly inspiring. After a near-death experience, Claire took a risk and decided to move to the US. She presented her glass jar creations at trade shows across the country and was discovered by Oprah in New York City. After being presented with the opportunity to be featured on “Oprah's Favorite Things,” she went all in and poured her entire savings into the launch of her first product.
Published 05/19/21
Today we're speaking with Christine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz, two American expatriates who recently launched a women's health product in Sydney, Australia. Christine and Erica's company, Cranel, provides an all-natural, sugar-free solution for a common yet seldomly spoken about problem: Urinary Tract Infections. Christine and Erica share their experiences solving a problem that many women face and give advice on maintaining a 9-to-5 while growing a passion business. (Photos: Peter Braig)
Published 05/17/21
Join us as we chat with Moniquea Spiteri, a somatic psychotherapist and award-winning entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Enveco Health, a social enterprise that helps people struggling with mental health conditions to regain wellness, retain employment, and get support. We discuss how she launched her private practice, nonprofit and podcast, Transcending Trauma.
Published 05/12/21