Ever feel like your career looks amazing from the outside but secretly leaves you drained and disconnected? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re diving into what happens when success doesn’t feel successful, when achievement comes at the cost of alignment, passion, and joy.
Joining me is Rachel Spekman, a coach who’s helped hundreds of professionals redefine success and build careers that actually feel good.
We talk about her journey from corporate burnout to fulfillment, how to rebuild trust in your own choices, and the mindset shifts that make real change possible.
If you’ve been craving more meaning (and less exhaustion) in your work, this conversation is your permission slip to start moving toward something better.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspekman/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
01:10 | Meet Rachel Spekman: redefining success for high achievers
05:00 | From keynote speaker to crying in the bathroom
06:30 | The ultimate trust exercise: rebuilding your career from scratch
09:30 | The Moana moment that changed everything
12:10 | Permission to want more
14:40 | The internal audit: a simple exercise to find what fuels or drains you
16:50 | Listen to your body: it’s giving you career data
19:05 | The mindset block every high achiever faces
23:00 | Be in relationship with your business (and career)
26:45 | How to start your own change, one step at a time
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Have you ever struggled to communicate clearly with your team or clients, only to realize your words are misunderstood or ignored?
Today, we’re diving into the confusion and frustration that happens when communication breaks down, especially in business settings with multiple personalities and agendas. There’s the challenge of vague language causing endless misunderstandings, the exhaustion of getting caught in drama triangles, and the stress that comes from endlessly trying to rescue others or fix broken systems.
Our guest breaking these topics down today is Matthew Riven, who brings deep insight into coaching, power dynamics, and making your message impossible to misunderstand.
In this episode, we’ll unpack real-life examples of why “Yes, but…” conversations drain energy, how childhood patterns influence adult business relationships, and practical ways to escape unhealthy cycles.
Expect to leave with tools for clearer collaboration, more healthy boundaries, and a fresh perspective on team dynamics.
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🌟Meet Matthew Riven
Website: https://stirinstitute.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.riven/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewRiven
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
02:45 | Communication: The Root of Every Problem
05:40 | How Childhood Patterns Shape Business Behavior
07:20 | The “Yes, But…” Game Explained
10:25 | Inside the Drama Triangle: Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor
12:40 | How to Get Out of The Drama Triangle
16:40 | Why You Can’t Rescue Everyone
21:20 | Letting Go of Fear-Based Clients
26:30 | Are You Addicted to Stress?
31:20 | Breaking the Business Burnout Cycle
34:10 | Why Every Leader Needs a Coach
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In this episode of She is a Leader, I sit down with Goldie Chan, known as the “Oprah of LinkedIn,” author, and creative agency founder, to explore how introverts can build powerful, authentic brands without burning out or pretending to be someone they’re not.
Goldie shares her approach to personal branding for introverts, her Ideal Day Dreaming method, and the five C’s framework that helps you show up confidently while staying true to who you are.
If you’ve ever struggled to balance self-promotion with authenticity or felt drained by the constant hustle, this conversation will show you that you don’t need to be the loudest to make a lasting impact.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldiecylon/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:47 | Why Goldie Chan Wrote a Book for Introverts
06:43 | Goldie Chan Explains the Ideal Day Dreaming Method
10:33 | Breaking Free from Hustle Culture
16:25 | Goldie Chan’s Five C’s of Personal Branding
26:20 | Managing Introvert Burnout: Goldie Chan’s Energy Reset Tips
32:08 | What You Achieve Using Goldie Chan’s Workbook
38:20 | Final Thoughts: Humanizing Your Brand with Goldie Chan
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Do you ever feel buried under endless to-do lists, half-finished ideas, and the weight of your big vision? You’re not alone. Many solopreneurs struggle to find clarity, balance structure with freedom, and avoid burning out while chasing their goals.
That’s why I’m talking with Marine Gillet, a French business systems strategist and fractional COO who helps turn messy operations into smooth, people-centered systems. In this episode, Marine shares how to use routines, tech, and strategy to grow without losing yourself, so you can build a business that truly supports your life.
You’ll walk away with practical strategies for building a business that supports your life, and not the other way around.
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🌟 Meet Marine Gillet
Website: https://beacons.ai/systematips
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systematips/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@systematips
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@systema-tips
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marine-gillet-9942571b8/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
02:43 | How Marine Gillet got started with ClickUp and systems consulting
05:00 | Marine Gillet shares how routines and systems saved her life
08:00 | Accountability, routines, and how Marine supports CEOs
13:39 | Marine Gillet’s advice for overwhelmed visionaries and entrepreneurs
16:29 | Why Marine believes systems must keep the human touch
23:40 | How to start if you want to be a COO or OBM
26:49 | Where to connect with Marine Gillet online and follow her work
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Ever sat at your desk, staring at your to-do list, and wondered how you’re supposed to do it all?
Today, we’re talking about the silent struggles so many women entrepreneurs face when trying to run everything themselves, feeling like asking for help somehow makes you less of a leader. The challenges are real: from the pressure of old-school expectations that say you should manage work and home by yourself, to the fear you’ll lose control or status if you delegate, to the harsh reality of burnout and becoming the bottleneck in your own business.
I’m diving into how letting go, really asking for and accepting help, can actually make you unstoppable as a leader.
We’ll break down the hidden costs of doing it all, practical ways to start delegating, and how changing this one mindset can free you up for growth and joy.
By the end, you’ll see that leaders aren’t the ones doing it all, they’re the ones making sure it all gets done.
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
01:20 | The danger of trying to do everything yourself
06:45 | How hiring an assistant transformed my business
09:40 | Why you should delegate in business
11:45 | Saving 40% of admin time through better systems
14:10 | Why mentors and coaches are key to business growth
15:20 | Using the SOARR framework to delegate effectively
16:05 | Step one: Systemize your tasks before outsourcing
16:44 | Step two: Optimize to find your biggest bottlenecks
17:42 | Step three: Automate repetitive tasks with ClickUp
18:10 | Step four: Review what only you can do as a leader
18:51 | Step five: Rinse and repeat to keep your business efficient
20:48 | Freedom and balance: what happens when you stop doing it all
24:34 | Why asking for help is leadership, not weakness
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Do you ever feel like the jewelry you wear could carry more meaning than just being a fashion piece?
For many women, jewelry is about more than style, it’s about honoring heritage and finding confidence. But discovering pieces that are both meaningful and high quality, especially ones tied to cultural traditions, isn’t always easy. There’s the challenge of balancing modern design with cultural symbolism, the worry about whether your story will truly connect, and the difficulty of building a supportive community around your brand.
Stephanie Trinh, founder of Crowned, has faced all of these challenges and found her way through. As a Vietnamese Chinese American entrepreneur, she built Crowned to bring identity, self-worth, and empowerment to life through jade jewelry.
In today’s episode, we explore Stephanie’s path from passion project to purpose-driven brand. You’ll hear how affirmations and intention guide her work and her personal life, and how building community has become a powerful part of her mission.
Tune in and find inspiration for adding deeper meaning and confidence to your own daily rituals.
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🌟 Meet Stephanie Trinh
Website: http://www.crownedbystephanie.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowned_bystephanie/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crownedjewelry
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:04 | Finding passion with jade
05:16 | Stephanie Trinh's journey: Lunar New Year collection
09:29 | How Stephanie views Affirmations in jewelry
14:05 | Breaking generational cycles
18:23 | The meaning of Crowned
21:22 | Stephanie Trinh on Building a community
26:38 | Behind Stephanie's designs
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What does it look like to build a company that’s truly a reflection of your values, your grit, and your desire to make the world better?
In the latest episode of She is a Leader, host Yvonne Heimann sits down with Lael Barry to unravel the journey from inspiration to thriving business.
Lael Barry is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Ecolux Goods, a California-based luxury brand specializing in sustainable gifts in retail, hospitality, and corporate gifting. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, she brings a unique blend of creativity, grit, and strategy to everything she builds.
Known for turning bold ideas into elegant, impact-driven businesses, Lael leads with integrity, independence, and intention. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability, self-reliance, and empowering women through thoughtful design and conscious commerce.
Get ready to learn practical lessons about building a mission-driven business and making an impact that goes beyond the bottom line.
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🌟 Meet Lael Barry
Website: http://www.ecoluxgoods.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecoluxgoods/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laelbarry/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
04:20 | The Inspiration Behind Lael Barry’s Gold Straw
07:00 | Building Ecolux Goods With Purpose
08:40 | Lael’s Product Development Journey
14:10 | Overcoming Doubts in Business
16:50 | Pivoting Into Luxury Gifting & Hospitality
20:40 | Lael's lessons on Feedback & Leadership
23:30 | Core Values in Business
25:00 | Profitability & Purpose
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Do you freeze up when someone calls you beautiful or praises your work, wondering if you’re really worthy of the compliment?
Today, we’re getting real about the fear that keeps so many women playing small: the fear of being seen. This shows up as that inner voice whispering, “I’m not good enough,” the anxiety that comes before sharing your ideas, and the dread about failing in public or being discovered as a fraud.
That sense of not measuring up can be paralyzing, keeping you from stepping into your power. But what if the thing you're most afraid of is actually a sign of what matters most to you?
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to spot those fears, reframe them as excitement, and turn them into your greatest strength.
You'll learn practical steps to move forward with courage, share your story, and start embracing your own impact,one brave action at a time.
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
02:06 | Understanding Fear and Power in the Brain
04:32 | Reframing Anxiety Into Excitement and Power
07:44 | Making the Decision to Claim Your Power
10:08 | Stretching Comfort Zones to Grow
12:59 | Practical Steps to Step Into Your Power
13:59 | Collecting Evidence of Resilience
15:46 | Building Community By Owning Your Power
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Can you really build a thriving business from vintage fabric, personal grit, and a stack of rejection letters?
In this episode of She is a Leader, we’re joined by Kira Hartley Klinger—a writer, vintage fabric reseller, and accidental entrepreneur whose journey started as a teenage mom in an abusive marriage with more pennies than a dollar in her pocket. Today, she’s debt-free, living on a five-acre farm, running a bustling Etsy shop, and inspiring thousands with her bestselling books and one-of-a-kind stories from estate auctions.
From rejection slips to reality TV pitches, Kira has seen it all—and she’s turned every wild plot twist into momentum for her business. Whether she’s uncovering vintage treasures under a staircase or managing thousands of Etsy sales with personal notes in every package, Kira brings honesty, humor, and hard-won lessons to every part of her story.
You’ll learn how Kira Hartley Klinger built a business from chaos, the systems and mindset she uses to stay steady in the resale world, and how she maintains deep customer relationships while scaling—plus what it really takes to sell vintage Playboy magazines at auction.
If you’ve ever thought it was too late to start over or too hard to stand out, this episode is your reminder that a good story, some stubborn optimism, and a whole lot of heart can go a long way.
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🌟 Meet Kira Hartley Klinger
Website: http://www. etsy.com/shop/DodOddity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kira-Hartley-Klinger/61553488285041/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dododdity/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-hartley-klinger-319a68a5/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:38 | The turning point that led Kira Hartley Klinger to believe in herself
07:19 | How Kira discovered vintage fabric resale by accident
10:00 | The Hustler and Playboy magazine story that made it into Kira Hartley Klinger's book
13:34 | Navigating shady auctioneers
17:23 | Confronting unethical auction practices
22:09 | Managing resale chaos and feeding the algorithm
25:07 | How Kira Hartley Klinger maintains personal connection
27:54 | Advice from Kira for women starting in vintage resale
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What if your lead generation strategy actually energized you instead of draining you?
In this episode of She is a Leader, we’re joined by Maiko Sakai, business consultant and quiz alchemist who helps service providers escape the burnout of referrals and inconsistent marketing.
With her 10-step psychology-driven quiz creation framework, Maiko helps entrepreneurs attract aligned leads, build instant trust, and grow their email lists—without being glued to their laptops or micromanaging every move.
From redefining the client relationship to treating your business like a thriving garden instead of a fragile baby, Maiko shares refreshingly honest insights into building a business that runs on systems, freedom, and actual joy.
You’ll learn how Maiko Sakai made the shift from burnout to scalability, how to use quizzes as more than just a gimmick, and how to stop being a helicopter parent to your business and finally step into your CEO role with clarity and ease.
If you’re ready to stop chasing leads and start building sustainable visibility, this episode is your permission slip.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikosakaibiz/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
05:15 | Why Maiko Sakai broke the “referral-only” business model
08:17 | Burnout, boundaries, and redesigning your client relationships
10:57 | Your business is not your baby: Maiko Sakai’s mindset shift for sustainable growth
14:35 | Why AI can't replace human expertise: ChatGPT in business
17:23 | What most entrepreneurs get wrong about quiz funnels
21:09 | Action steps from Maiko Sakai to start your first high-converting quiz
25:08 | How systems and SOPs unlock freedom in business
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What if your business could feel like a spiritual practice, aligned, intuitive, and deeply nourishing, without sacrificing structure or success?
In this episode of She is a Leader, we sit down with Marie-Eve Talbot: online business manager, soulful mentor, and the woman behind the scenes of over 50 purpose-driven entrepreneurs in the spirituality and personal development space.
With a background in business and a heart rooted in healing, Marie-Eve shares her powerful story of transformation, from a life-altering wake-up call to building a business that flows with intuition, lunar cycles, and fierce compassion. She’s proof that systems and spirituality can co-exist and even thrive together.
You’ll learn how to bring your spiritual values and feminine rhythms into your business strategy, how to build systems that support your intuition rather than stifle it, and how to release hustle culture without sacrificing sustainable growth.
We also dive into how tools like astrology, human design, and shadow work can support your leadership and help you stay aligned through the ever-evolving seasons of entrepreneurship.
If you’re tired of building your business "by the book" and ready to lead with both vision and values, this episode is for you.
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Website: https://www.delightedspirit.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delightedspirit
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00:00 | Introduction
03:12 | Marie-Eve's turning point that led to her spiritual path
05:58 | Why Marie-Eve Talbot built a business around intuition and purpose
06:37 | Rejecting bro marketing and embracing feminine strategy
09:22 | The mindset practices Marie-Eve uses to move through fear
12:25 | Marie-Eve Talbot on emotional release and why it matters for leadership
17:17 | Marie-Eve’s systems for staying focused and flowing with cycles
21:55 | How Marie-Eve helps women build sustainable, soul-led businesses
24:01 | Using astrology and human design in business
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How many times have you been told you’re too much—too loud, too passionate, too intense? It’s time to reclaim those labels and thrive unapologetically.
Today, we’re unraveling why so many women end up shrinking themselves to fit into roles or relationships that don’t serve them. From childhood messages about staying quiet to double standards in the workplace, to constantly second-guessing your decisions in order to please others—these are real challenges that powerful women face every day. It can be exhausting to dim your light just to make others comfortable, and it often means sacrificing your own happiness and growth.
But what if unapologetically showing up as yourself is exactly the power the world needs?
In this episode, I’ll share my personal journey with this struggle, break down those limiting beliefs, and outline concrete steps to own your space with confidence and thrive unapologetically.
You’ll come away equipped to stop apologizing for your intensity and start attracting the people who truly appreciate your energy and leadership. Embrace your true self and thrive unapologetically, setting an example for others to follow.
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00:00 | Introduction
04:21 | Recognize Limiting Beliefs: Identify and overcome limiting beliefs to thrive unapologetically.
06:35 | Embracing Passion: Use your passion as strength, not something to hide.
08:22 | Shifting Belief Systems: Learn how to shift your beliefs and thrive by attracting the right people.
15:20 | Setting Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries to maintain your energy and thrive unapologetically.
23:41 | Take Up Space: Give yourself permission to take up space and thrive unapologetically.
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Have you ever stopped to consider whose perspective is missing in conversations about accessibility? ADA compliance might check legal boxes—but what about the everyday experiences of people actually living with disabilities?
Today’s guest, Jenna Udenberg, is an accessibility educator, lifelong wheelchair user, former music teacher of 19 years, and author of Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth, and Freedom. A Bush Fellow, columnist, and founder of Above and Beyond With U, Jenna brings a powerful voice, a sense of humor, and a lived perspective that challenges the status quo.
You’ll learn how to move beyond the checklist mindset of accessibility, why disability inclusion starts before the blueprint is drawn, and how vulnerability and curiosity can create real, human-centered change.
Whether you lead a business, design spaces, or simply want to do better—you’ll walk away with a new lens and practical ways to start.
Read Jenna's memoir here: https://a.co/d/9lvxiUk
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🌟 Meet Jenna Udenberg
Website: www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboveandbeyondwithu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Above-Beyond-With-U/100091881005060/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91173822/admin/dashboard/
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00:00 | Introduction
03:31 | Inside Jenna Udenberg’s memoir: Within My Spokes – pain, growth, and freedom
07:52 | Jenna’s unique perspective: Designing spaces from a seated view
12:28 | How early mentors shaped Jenna Udenberg’s leadership style
15:24 | Jenna debunks top accessibility misconceptions
21:34 | Inclusive language and disability identity
26:06 | Jenna Udenberg’s advice: Where to start learning about accessibility today
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Ever feel like your health questions get brushed off, especially when your symptoms don’t fit the typical mold? You’re not alone. Countless women walk into doctor’s offices hoping for clarity, only to leave feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck with generic advice that doesn’t work. Maybe you’ve been told everything looks “normal,” even when you know something’s off. With rushed appointments, cookie-cutter treatment plans, and limited support for real self-care, it’s no surprise that finding true wellness can feel impossible.
That’s exactly why Dr. Lahana Vigliano created Nuvitru—a concierge functional wellness practice built around personalized, root-cause healing.
Lahana brings together science, intuition, and a deep understanding of women’s health.
In this episode, she shares her own path, her most powerful strategies for holistic healing, and simple, actionable tips you can start using today. Get ready to feel empowered and equipped to take charge of your own health journey.
Explore Lahana's FREE wellness classes here: https://www.nuvitru.com/classes
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🌟 Meet Lahana Vigliano
Website: http://nuvitru.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuvitruwellness/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NuvitruWellness
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:04 | Dr. Lahana’s journey from pre-med to clinical nutrition
08:08 | Combining functional medicine with traditional care
12:07 | Balancing science with intuition in personalized care
15:40 | Why symptoms keep coming back: getting to the core issue
25:14 | How service-based professionals can prioritize their own health
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Do you ever feel like your business would crumble if you took even a five-day break? Today, we're talking about the real struggle founders face when they want to grow but find themselves stuck micromanaging everything.
The main problem? Staying in “founder mode” traps you in every department—admin, sales, delivery—until you become the bottleneck that keeps your company from scaling. The challenges are clear: letting go of control, hiring great people but not letting them own their roles, and failing to set up systems and communication that free you to lead. I’m sharing my own experiences and the patterns I’ve seen coaching entrepreneurs through this tough shift.
In this episode, we’ll break down the differences between founder and CEO, highlight the steps you need to get your business out of your head and into team-ready processes, and talk about the habits that can finally set you free. By the end, you’ll know exactly what’s holding you back—and how to move forward.
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
02:09 | The Founder vs CEO Trap
04:38 | How Micromanagement Pushes Top Talent Away
05:53 | Scaling Requires Systems, Not Slack Chats
07:13 | The First Step to Becoming a CEO: Get it Out of Your Head
10:35 | The Founder Bottleneck: Letting Go to Scale
13:33 | From Chaos to ClickUp: Building Scalable Systems
15:21 | The Solopreneur Upgrade: Leading Without Micromanaging
16:48 | Your Turn: What’s Stopping You from Becoming a CEO?
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Have you ever found yourself dreading Mondays because your team just isn’t clicking—and wondered if there’s a real way to hire people who actually make things easier, not harder?
The pain of hiring the wrong fit can stall your growth, drain your energy, and even leave you questioning your leadership. Finding aligned, high-performing employees can feel impossible. Setting clear expectations, building company culture, and balancing automation with the human touch all pile on to make hiring feel overwhelming. That’s why today’s guest is here to shake up how you think about hiring and team building.
Danielle Mulvey is a multi-business entrepreneur who runs companies totalling over $50 million a year, all while spending just ten hours a week overseeing her teams. She’s mastered the art of finding and managing five-star talent. In this episode, Danielle breaks down her proven systems, shares her practical hiring methods, and helps you turn hiring from a headache into your biggest advantage.
Get ready to make your next hire your best yet.
Text: TEAM to 55444 for Danielle's 11 Universal Qualities of 5-Star Employees Litmus Test
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🌟 Meet Danielle Mulvey
Website: https://5staremployeehiringsystem.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielle__mulvey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/★★★★★-danielle-mulvey-66a315
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:23 | Danielle Mulvey’s Wake-Up Call: Hiring Larry
08:08 | Hiring for Core Values First
10:11 | Defining Key Responsibilities with Success Metrics
12:24 | Why Clear Expectations Empower High Performers
15:34 | How Danielle Maintains Company Culture in 10 Hours/Week
19:54 | Female Leadership: Advantage and Insight
22:39 | Danielle’s Five Star Employee Scorecard Explained
25:12 | Where Systems & Automations Fit into Hiring
26:47 | The All-In Assessment That Filters 80% of Applicants
30:45 | What Female-Led Teams Might Be Missing in Hiring
38:33 | Free Hiring Tool: Danielle’s 5-Star Hiring Test
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Have you ever wondered what it actually takes for a company to put customers at the heart of everything they do, beyond just catchy slogans? Today, we’re tackling why so many businesses struggle to be truly customer-centric, even when they know it’s the key to lasting growth.
First, there’s the challenge of breaking old habits and getting teams out of their sales-driven comfort zones. Next, it’s aligning everyone—from marketing to customer service—so that every part of the company supports the buyer’s journey. And of course, figuring out how to measure success in ways that matter beyond hitting revenue targets.
Joining us is Laura Patterson, founder of Vision Edge Marketing and an expert in data-driven growth. With over twenty years helping companies worldwide, Laura brings actionable strategies to bridge silos and focus teams on meaningful, customer-first outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift your company’s mindset, get your team on board, and use data to drive real, sustainable results.
Grab Laura's Free Resources Here: https://visionedgemarketing.com/resources/
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🌟 Meet Laura Patterson
Website: https://visionedgemarketing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapattersonvem/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionEdgeMarketing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketingtransformation
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:00 | Why Customer Centricity Drives Real Growth
09:04 | Connecting Customer Goals with Metrics
12:27 | Aligning Teams Around Customer Outcomes
17:56 | The Marketing Metrics That Truly Matter
20:48 | Building a Logic and Data Chain
23:14 | Planning with the End in Mind
26:01 | Why Better Questions Lead to Better Results
28:02 | Tactics vs Strategy: The Big Mistake
30:49 | Examples of Real Marketing Strategies
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Ever feel like business advice just doesn’t fit? In this solo episode, we’re calling out the cookie-cutter advice that can leave entrepreneurs feeling stuck, boxed in, or totally burned out.
If you’ve ever second-guessed your path because the so-called “rules” didn’t feel right, this one’s for you. We’re talking about why some advice does more harm than good, what to watch out for, and how to start trusting your own instincts again—because your business should work for you, not against you.
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
01:53 | Why that advice crushed my motivation
04:31 | Realizing my deep passion IS my business
06:06 | How passion fuels consistency and drive
06:49 | Why one offer doesn’t work for everyone
16:44 | What saved me when multiple income streams failed
18:39 | You need coaches who ask better questions
19:56 | Why experts don’t even follow their own advice
22:14 | What to look for in a real coach
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Do you ever feel like your business is running you, instead of the other way around? Today, we're digging into a common struggle for entrepreneurs: getting buried in endless daily tasks, struggling to lead your team, and feeling alone with all the responsibility. First, there’s the overwhelm of handling operations without enough support. Next, the challenge of building a team that’s both engaged and accountable. And of course, the confusion around how to delegate without losing control.
Enter Eden Lovejoy, a virtual general management expert with over thirty years of leadership and business ownership experience. Eden has helped transform the way companies operate by empowering teams and bringing clarity and alignment to workplaces.
In this episode, we’ll talk about shifting from old-school management models to collaborative, values-driven systems, and explore how you can free yourself from day-to-day stresses while making your team stronger.
You’ll walk away with simple, actionable ideas to help your business run more smoothly and give you back your freedom.
Go grab your free copy of Eden's book here: freebusinessbook.com.
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🌟 Meet Eden Lovejoy
Website: https://www.yourvirtualgm.online/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvirtualgm/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-virtual-gm
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourVirtualGM
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
04:09 | How Eden's unconventional upbringing shaped her leadership lens
07:35 | The pivotal realization that led to the Virtual GM concept
10:08 | Why owners believe they must do operations themselves
11:01 |The three reasons teams fail
15:00 | How to hire and lead based on values, not just skills
19:27 | What you can't teach: passion and purpose
21:25 | Why defining your own core values is harder than it sounds
25:47 | A simple org chart exercise to discover what to delegate
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Did you ever wonder what it takes to turn a family legacy into a thriving, modern business—especially when you’re blazing trails as one of the few women in your industry? Today, we’re diving into the complex journey of evolving an established business in a male-dominated field. There’s the pressure of preserving tradition while carving out your own identity, breaking into corporate partnerships where old networks still dominate, and leading a team when perfectionism and scaling collide.
Lesle Lane, founder and lead photographer at Studio 13, has not only carried forward her family's three-generation photography business but also transformed it into a cutting-edge name in corporate and commercial photography. She’ll share her real-life experiences on gender barriers, leadership, and the art of client-focused storytelling.
In this episode, you’ll hear Lesle’s insights on managing growth, building lasting industry relationships, and leaving a meaningful legacy. Expect honest stories and practical takeaways from a true industry pioneer.
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🌟Meet Lesle Lane
Website: http://www.studio13online.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/leslelane/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio13indy/
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🏆 Highlights 🏆
00:00 | Introduction
03:37 | Early Career Dreams and Stepping into Photography
08:06 | Female Leadership in a Male-Dominated Industry
16:26 | How Crew Network Transformed Lesle’s Career
19:10 | Scaling a Photography Business with SOPs
22:32 | Why Every Photographer Has a Unique Style
27:50 | Embracing Imperfection in Business Growth
30:07 | Building Trust and Connection with Clients
32:09 | Lesle’s Vision: Legacy Through Impact and Mentorship
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