Welcome to Lean in with Lizzy, I’m Lizzy Jensen and I’m fired up for this, are you ready?
The Lean in with Lizzy show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life.
Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood.
The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world—outside and inside our own homes.
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Welcome to Lean in with Lizzy, I’m Lizzy Jensen and I’m fired up for this, are you ready?
The Lean in with Lizzy show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life.
Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood.
The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world—outside and inside our own homes.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most women wait too long to step into their potential - held back by fear, self-doubt, or the belief that success and motherhood can’t coexist.
In this episode of Lean In With Lizzy, Lizzy sits down with Michelle Gifford - marketing strategist, founder of a creative agency, and mom of five - who proves that you don’t have to choose between family and ambition. She shares her no-nonsense approach to building a business that actually makes money, how to silence imposter syndrome, and why “microfails” (yes, failing on purpose!) are the key to long-term success.
From starting her first business while six months pregnant to helping women scale their brands using social media, Michelle breaks down the mindset shifts and strategies that turn ideas into income. If you’ve been waiting for permission to go all in, this is it.
Connect with Michelle Gifford:
Instagram: @iammichellegifford
Connect with Lizzy Jensen:
Instagram: @leaninwithlizzy & @Lizzy.jensen
Chapters:
00:00 – 00:48 | Introduction
•Lizzy welcomes Michelle and shares their history in podcasting
•How Michelle’s first podcast inspired Lizzy’s journey
00:48 – 02:46 | Michelle’s Entrepreneurial Journey
•How she started her first business while pregnant
•Her transition from small-town life to building a marketing agency
02:46 – 04:51 | The Power of Social Media for Women
•How social media empowers women to build businesses
•Why embracing digital tools is crucial for success
04:51 – 06:38 | Balancing Business & Motherhood
•The challenges of entrepreneurship as a mom
•How to redefine success & build confidence
06:38 – 09:55 | How Women Approach Business Differently
•The differences between male and female entrepreneurship
•Why community and connection matter more than ever
09:55 – 13:07 | First Steps for Starting a Business
•The importance of following the money
•Why women must overcome the fear of selling
13:07 – 19:02 | The Reality of Work-Life Balance
•Practical strategies for managing family and business
•How to design a life that works for you
19:02 – 23:29 | Redefining Motherhood & Success
•Separating motherhood from caretaking roles
•Making intentional choices about what work to do
23:29 – 30:12 | Confidence, Community & Finding Your People
•Why confidence attracts the right people
•The power of showing up authentically
30:12 – 39:49 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
•How practice eliminates self-doubt
•Why doing the work qualifies you for success
39:49 – 45:23 | Taking Ownership of Your Achievements
•Why women downplay their success
•How owning your wins helps you grow and serve others
45:23 – 47:21 | Michelle’s Legacy & Final Advice
•Encouraging women to step up and use their voices
•Why now is the time for women to share their light
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