In this inspiring episode of the Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Gabrielle Tongol, also known as Gabs, whose accidental journey from fitness coach to CEO of Assist-Her Agency is anything but typical. What began as a side hustle in college turned into a multi-six-figure agency helping overwhelmed entrepreneurs reclaim their time, mental energy, and vision for growth. Gabrielle shares candid lessons from her early days juggling roles, the moment she realized she had to step into her identity as a CEO fully, and how building a team was the key to sustainable impact.
Listeners will gain powerful insights into redefining leadership, navigating mindset blocks around delegation, and structuring businesses that work for life, not the other way around. Gabrielle’s approach to scalable support, team culture, and honest self-reflection offers a refreshing take on what it really takes to grow without burning out.
If you're building something meaningful and feeling stretched too thin, this episode is your invitation to build better. Share it with a fellow accidental CEO.
Timestamps:
- (00:02) - (02:30) - Meet Gabrielle Tongol: From fitness coach to agency CEO
- (07:15) - (09:00) - The moment she embraced being a CEO
- (18:42) - (21:10) - Building a team and letting go of control
- (31:45) - (34:00) - What entrepreneurs really want: freedom and sustainability
- (47:20) - (49:00) - The one mindset shift that changes everything
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About Gabrielle Tongol:
Gabrielle Tongol, known online as Gabs, has been a self-employed entrepreneur since 2014 - evolving from fitness coach to influencer, and now CEO and founder of Assist-Her Agency. She leads a powerhouse team that supports overwhelmed entrepreneurs in reclaiming their time and mental real estate, all while blending personal branding with sustainable, values-driven business growth. With over a decade of experience, Gabs now mentors aspiring agency owners and leads her team with heart, proving that building a thriving business doesn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being.
