She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders
By: Dawn Andrews
Language: en-us
Categories: Business, Management, Education, Entrepreneurship, How To
You’re listening to She’s That Founder: the show for ambitious women ready to stop drowning in decisions and start running their businesses like the confident CEO they were born to be.Here, we blend business strategy, leadership coaching, and a little AI magic to help you scale smarter—not harder.I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. And if your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt and you’re still the one refilling the printer paper... this episode is for you.Each week, we talk smarter delegation, systems that don’t collapse when you take a n...
Episodes
121 | Stop Planning Backwards! Why Female Founders Need a Champagne Moment Before Setting Goals
Jan 08, 2026Are you planning goals that secretly exhaust you before you even begin?
Every January, you’re fired up and ready to plan the hell out of your year. By March? You’re resentful, off track, and wondering what went wrong. Spoiler: It’s not your strategy, it’s your starting point.
In this potent Founder’s Rant, Dawn Andrews reveals the one mindset shift that can prevent burnout, align your goals with actual joy, and help you build a business you still like by the end of the year.
And it all starts...
Duration: 00:08:53120 | How Female Founders Delegate High-Stakes Tasks Without Losing Sleep (Using DiSC + AI Pattern Recognition)
Jan 07, 2026Ever wonder why your delegation flops, even when your hire was totally qualified?
Let’s be real: It’s not a competence issue. It’s an instruction mismatch, and it’s sabotaging your best people before they even start.
In this episode of She’s That Founder, Dawn pulls back the curtain on the delegation breakdowns that keep ambitious women stuck in bottleneck hell and walks you through the DiSC-powered, AI-backed system that fixes it for good.
Whether you’re hiring your first ops lead or scaling a full team...
Duration: 00:15:12119 | I Almost Deleted This. What Every Female Founder Must Stop Doing in 2026 To Lead Like They Mean It
Jan 01, 2026What if the real reason your 2026 goals feel flat… is because you set them from fear instead of truth?
In this raw, unfiltered Founder’s Rant, Dawn Andrews gets deeply honest about something she's been scared to say out loud, both politically and professionally.
This episode isn’t about politics, it’s about power. It’s about what happens when you hide your voice, and how playing small infects everything you create.
If you’ve ever watered yourself down to stay safe, this episode is your wake-up call.
The goals you set from fear b...
Duration: 00:06:35118 | How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Feeling Like Failures (The Year-End Audit That Reveals What You Really Built)
Dec 30, 2025Are you secretly labeling your year a failure just because it didn’t look flashy on Instagram?
If your calendar is full but your confidence is low, this episode is your reset button. You didn’t do “nothing” this year. You built more than you think, especially the invisible kind of growth that doesn’t show up in your P&L but changes everything.
It’s time to stop judging your year by surface-level metrics and start seeing the transformation you actually created. In this solo episode, Dawn walks you through a simple AI-powered a...
Duration: 00:14:31117 | Christmas Episode: I've Watched 300+ Founders Transform—Here's Exactly What's Coming for You in 2026
Dec 25, 2025What if your biggest breakthrough in 2026 isn't about doing more, but finally letting go?
In this raw and radically uplifting Christmas Day episode, Dawn Andrews pulls back the curtain on your 2026. After coaching 300+ founders, she's seen the transformation pattern, and if you're an overworked, mission-driven woman holding it all together, she's speaking directly to you.
From the hard choices you’ll finally make to the revenue you'll finally reach (without grinding yourself into dust), this episode is a prophetic pep talk and strategic permission slip rolled into one. Tune in to hear what’s com...
Duration: 00:06:58116 | How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Being December's Bottleneck (The August Delegation Fix)
Dec 23, 2025Are You the Bottleneck in Your Own Business... Again?
Every December, ambitious founders hit the same wall: doing too much, too late again. But what if your year-end chaos didn’t start this month? What if it started in August with the delegation conversation you never had?
In this episode, Dawn gets real about the real reason you're overwhelmed in December, and it's not your team, your calendar, or your perfectionism. It's your avoidance of feedback. She reveals how AI can help you fix it, and why the solution isn’t better time mana...
Duration: 00:09:03115 | REPLAY: Drop the Act: Why Transparent Leaders Build Stronger Teams
Dec 18, 2025Pretending you're unbothered as a leader? It’s like wearing emotional Spanx; smooth on the outside, can’t breathe on the inside.
In this short and sharp episode, I’m calling out the pressure to perform instead of lead, and why trying to appear polished can actually kill connection, creativity, and trust on your team. I’ll share one cringe-but-true moment that changed the way I show up and give you a mindset shift (and one simple line) that will help you lead with power, not pretense.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
Why perfor... Duration: 00:04:43114 | Female Founders Stop Planning Like You're Corporate. Use AI to Build a Business You Want Without the Soul-Crushing Burnout
Dec 17, 2025Are you scaling the wrong thing... successfully?
If your 2025 planning feels heavy, misaligned, or nonexistent — it’s not because you're lazy. It's because you're still using a corporate operating system for a boutique business.
In this episode, Dawn Andrews drops the velvet boot of truth to show you why most female founders sabotage their year-end planning and how AI can help you get radically honest, strategic, and aligned.
Download The Feedback Fix — because planning means nothing if your team can’t run with the ball. Get the free guide to giving...
Duration: 00:23:53113 | Stop The 2 AM Decision Spiral. How Female Founders Pressure-Test Their Biggest Decision in 15 Minutes
Dec 12, 2025
Still wide awake at 2AM, spinning through every possible scenario?
If you're stuck between the "safe" job that's slowly draining your soul and the scary leap into building something of your own—you’re not alone. But there is a way through, and it starts with asking a better question.
In this velvet-boot episode, Dawn shares a powerful client story that mirrors the decision spiral so many high-achieving women face: leave the suffocating but successful corporate job or risk the unknown building a business on your terms. You’ll learn how to pressu...
Duration: 00:08:40How Female Founders Use AI to Build 90-Day Plans They Actually Execute (So You Stop Abandoning Goals by February) | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 12, 2025January goals fade fast.
Let’s build a Q1 Game Plan you’ll actually execute—with help from AI and one powerful 90-day sprint structure.
By February, most goals are already forgotten. Want to be the exception? This episode shows you how to map your Q1 goal to weekly actions in 10 minutes using AI.
In Day 12 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn reveals how to use AI to design a Q1 plan that doesn’t collect digital dust. With one simple prompt, you’ll go from vague intentions to a milestone...
Duration: 00:07:5710-Minute AI Planning for Female Founders So You Actually Accomplish What Matters (Not Just Survive Your Calendar) | AI Series Day 11 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 11, 2025You’ve got a full calendar and zero clarity.
Here’s how to flip the script in just 10 minutes using AI.
If your week starts in panic-scroll mode and ends in “what did I even do?” mode—this one’s for you. Let’s build your Weekly CEO Reset and take back control.
In Day 11 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn walks you through the Weekly CEO Reset—a 10-minute AI ritual to help you prioritize, plan, and protect your time. Instead of letting the week run you, this simple framework helps y...
Duration: 00:04:28112 | The 4-Stage AI process Female Founders Use to Stop Losing 10 hours Each Week Answering Questions Their Team Should Own
Dec 10, 2025Still doing your team’s job for them?
If your team still needs you to weigh in on every little thing, you don’t have a performance problem. You have a leadership bottleneck. And if you don’t fix it before January, you’re setting yourself up for another year of burnout.
This week on She’s That Founder, Dawn lays down the leadership law on why your team still treats you like human Google. Spoiler: It’s not because they’re incompetent. It’s because you haven’t transferred ownership—just tasks. And that stops now.<...
Duration: 00:17:22The AI Decision Making Framework Female Founders Use to Stop Overthinking, Choose Confidently, and Move On | AI Series Day 10 | 12 Days of AI
Dec 10, 2025Hiring. Pricing. Saying yes. Saying no.
When the stakes feel high and your brain is foggy, this 3-question AI decision framework brings the clarity you need.
Big decisions aren’t about intelligence—they’re about clarity. If you’ve been looping on a major business choice, AI can’t make it for you, but it can help you make it like a CEO.
In Day 10 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn shares a 3-question decision-making framework designed for overwhelmed founders facing tough calls. Whether you’re stuck between hiring now or waiting...
Duration: 00:06:17How Female Founders Use AI to Create SOPs in 10 Minutes So They Never Explain the Same Thing Twice | AI Series Day 9 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 09, 2025Tired of Explaining the Same Thing Twice? Turn It Into an SOP—in 10 Minutes
You keep saying, “I should really write this down.” But let’s be honest—you won’t. Here’s how to document as you do—no extra time required.
If you’re the only one who knows how to do it, you’re the bottleneck. Let’s fix that in 10 minutes—without ever “sitting down to document.”
In Day 9 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn teaches you how to turn any repeatable task into a team-ready SOP—while you’re doing it. W...
Duration: 00:06:01Stop Rewriting the Same Emails: Build Your AI Template Library (15 Minutes) | AI Series Day 8 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 08, 2025You’ve already written it once—why keep starting from scratch?
It’s time to stop wasting time and start building your AI-powered email template library.
You’re sending the same 5 types of emails week after week. Stop the madness. In 15 minutes, AI can draft your entire starter library—and your future self will thank you.
In Day 8 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn helps you build a reusable template library for those emails you keep rewriting. Think: new client welcomes, project kickoffs, weekly updates, team feedback. Instead of scouring your inbox...
Duration: 00:05:20The 5-Minute AI Brain Dump Female Founders Use to Stop Waking Up Overwhelmed at 3am | AI Series Day 7 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 07, 2025When your mental to-do list is a full-blown swirl of chaos, you don’t need more time—you need a system.
This one clears the clutter in under five minutes.
47 tabs open in your brain? Dump them into AI and let it hand back a clean, prioritized plan. This founder-tested workflow turns overwhelm into action in five minutes flat.
In Day 7 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn walks you through a chaos-clearing ritual every founder needs: the AI Brain Dump. If you’ve ever felt frozen by too many ideas, respon...
Duration: 00:05:57Stop Rewriting Everything AI Writes: The 10-Minute Voice Training for Founders | AI Series Day 6 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 06, 2025Using AI to write—but spending 10 minutes rewriting everything because it “doesn’t sound like you”?
That ends today.
Professional? Sure. Polished? Fine. But if everything AI writes sounds like LinkedIn wallpaper and not you, it's because you haven’t taught it your voice—yet.
In Day 6 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn shows you how to clone your voice in under 10 minutes using three real writing samples and one smart prompt. If you’ve ever sighed, “Ugh, I’ll just rewrite it myself,” this episode is your time-saving permission slip to stop. Because...
Duration: 00:04:21The 5-Minute Meeting Prep AI Hack That Makes You Look Totally Prepared | AI Series Day 5 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 05, 2025You’ve got 10 minutes until your next meeting.
What if you could show up sounding sharp, strategic, and like you actually had time to prepare?
Most founders wing meetings and hope for the best. Here’s how to walk in sounding like a pro—even if you didn’t do your homework—thanks to one quick AI prompt.
Day 5 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins is a must-listen for founders juggling packed calendars. Dawn reveals the 5-bullet Meeting Prep Brief you can generate with AI in minutes. No more rambling intros, missed opp...
Duration: 00:05:07111 | Hey Girl, Stop Playing Santa and Use AI to Set December Boundaries So That You Start Q1 Energized Not Resentful
Dec 05, 2025Is your calendar full of holiday chaos and client deadlines, but you’re the one burning the midnight oil? A yes in December = resentment in January.
In this Thursday rant, Dawn Andrews drops a boundary-setting truth bomb every female founder needs before year-end burnout hits. If your Slack is full of time-off requests and your inbox is brimming with client deliverables, this episode shows you how to stop playing Santa and start leading like a CEO. Learn how to use AI to draft warm, clear boundary scripts that don’t make you sound like the Grin...
Duration: 00:09:51Your Inbox is Overwhelming You: AI Email Triage for Female Founders (5 Minutes) | AI Series Day 4 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 04, 2025You’re not bad at email, you’re overwhelmed.
AI can triage your inbox before it hijacks your morning. Let’s fix your overwhelm with one simple daily ritual.
In Day 4 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn delivers a game-changing AI workflow that helps female founders regain control of their inbox—without the spiral. Instead of stress-scanning emails and reacting to the loudest ping, you’ll learn how to copy your top 20 unread subject lines and let AI sort them into clear, actionable priorities. Your mornings just got 20 minutes lighter.
Your Day 4...
Duration: 00:05:11Your AI Prompts Are Trash. Here's Why (And How Top Female Founders Fix It in 10 Seconds) | AI Series Day 3 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 04, 2025Ever asked ChatGPT for help and gotten a bland, robotic response?
Yeah, that’s not AI’s fault—it’s yours. But don’t worry, there’s an easy fix.
If AI’s answers sound like a bad TED Talk and not like YOU, it’s because you’re missing this one magic sentence. Add it to any prompt and your results get 10x more useful.
In Day 3 of 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn reveals the #1 reason AI sounds like a boring corporate intern—and how to fix it in one sentence. Whethe...
Duration: 00:06:10The 3 AI Prompts Every Female Founder Needs in Her Phone to Stop Overthinking Every Email, Meeting, and Decision | AI Series Day 2 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 03, 2025You opened ChatGPT… now what?
If the blinking cursor of doom has ever stared back at you, this one’s for you.
You don’t need 1,000 prompts. You need three that actually save you time. These are the ones that belong in your Notes app forever.
Welcome to Day 2 of The 12 Days of AI Quick Wins! If you’ve ever sat in front of ChatGPT unsure what to ask, today’s episode is your shortcut. Dawn shares the only three prompts you actually need as a founder—tools that will rewrite your emails...
Duration: 00:05:52110 | 3 Custom GPTs That Save Female Founders 16 Hours a Week (+ Build Your First in 10 Minutes)
Dec 03, 2025Still explaining your business to ChatGPT like it’s a temp with amnesia?
You’re wasting 12 weeks a year—and I’m about to help you win them back.
In this tactical Tuesday workshop, Dawn Andrews unveils the three custom GPTs every founder needs to reclaim their time, sharpen their strategy, and scale like a CEO. You'll learn exactly how to build your first AI teammate—your Decision-Maker GPT—in under 10 minutes. If you’re tired of re-explaining your business and craving AI that actually gets you, this episode is your gateway to clarity and eff...
Duration: 00:27:05Stop Overthinking ChatGPT: Free vs. $20? Here's What ACTUALLY Matters for Founders | AI Series Day 1 | 12 Days of AI.
Dec 02, 2025Are you spinning in circles trying to figure out if ChatGPT Plus is worth the $20?
Let’s cut through the tech noise and make a clear, founder-focused call right now.
In Day 1 of the 12 Days of AI Quick Wins, Dawn breaks down the only AI question that really matters for founders: Do you stick with the free ChatGPT or level up to Plus? If you’ve been stalling on getting started with AI or wondering why the paid version even exists this quick-hit episode gives you the clarity (and permission) you need. No FOMO...
Duration: 00:05:12109 | How AI Caught Me Right Before I Broke: A Female Founders Thanksgiving Reflection
Nov 27, 2025What if the tool you keep ignoring could be the thing that saves your sanity next year?
This isn’t your typical "thankful" episode. In this raw and revealing Thanksgiving reflection, Dawn Andrews shares the behind-the-scenes moment she nearly broke under the weight of business, motherhood, and life. What pulled her back from the edge? Three simple (but powerful) AI workflows that helped her breathe, lead, and build again. If you’re over firefighting your way through founder life, this one’s for you.
Want to start next year with systems instead of stress...
Duration: 00:12:59108 | 3 AI Systems That Help Female Founders Manage Time, Clients, and Business During the Holidays
Nov 25, 2025Are you actually resting? Or just pretending to unplug while silently panicking about your inbox?
If the holidays have you caught between client deadlines and family obligations, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. You’re just running a business that needs smarter systems. In this episode of She’s That Founder, Dawn Andrews reveals the 3 AI-powered workflows that helped her compress business chaos into 30 focused minutes—so she could actually enjoy Thanksgiving and keep her business visible, client-ready, and thriving.
You’ll learn the same time-saving strategies Dawn and her client...
Duration: 00:21:50107 | The Client Costing You Six Figures: AI Business Audit Series Finale (Part 3)
Nov 20, 2025Is one of your clients quietly draining your time, energy, and profits?
In this fiery finale of the 3-part AI Business Audit series, Dawn exposes the hidden costs of "good" clients who are actually sabotaging your business from the inside out.
This episode is your wake-up call: You could be working twice as hard for half the payoff—and not even realize it.
If you’ve already audited your revenue (Part 1) and your time (Part 2), this final dimension—client profitability—might be the one that finally unlocks your CEO clarity.
“You d...
Duration: 00:09:00106 | AI Ethics and Security with Elizabeth Goede (Part 2)
Nov 18, 2025Are you feeding your AI tools private info you’d never hand to a stranger?
If you’re dropping sensitive data into ChatGPT, Canva, or Notion without blinking, this episode is your wake-up call. In Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with AI ethics strategist Elizabeth Goede, we delve into the practical aspects of AI use and how to safeguard your business, clients, and future.
This one isn’t about fear. It’s about founder-level responsibility and smart decision-making in a world where the tools are evolving faster than most policies.
Grab your tic...
Duration: 00:18:31105 | The Time Tax: How Founders Waste 24 Hours a Week (AI Business Audit Part 2)
Nov 13, 2025Are you secretly paying a 24-hour-a-week tax that’s draining your profits and sanity?
In part two of the AI Business Audit series, Dawn dives into the hidden time costs that sabotage your leadership and stall your revenue growth. Spoiler alert: your packed calendar may be killing your business momentum.
Learn how to audit your time, uncover team bottlenecks, and start shifting from “doing it all” to “delegating like a CEO.” This episode is a kick in the A$$ wrapped in a velvet boot.
Ready to stop paying the time tax and start l...
Duration: 00:08:44104 | AI Ethics and Security with Elizabeth Goede (Part 1)
Nov 12, 2025Is your AI use exposing your business to risks you can’t see coming?
It’s not just about saving time — it’s about protecting your clients, your content, and your credibility.
In this episode, Dawn Andrews sits down with AI strategist Elizabeth Goede to unpack the real (and often ignored) risks of using AI in business. From ChatGPT to Claude, learn what founders must know about security, data privacy, and ethical use — without getting lost in the tech.
“You wouldn’t post your financials on Instagram. So why are you pasting them i...
Duration: 00:21:12103 | Your Bank Account Is Lying to You: The AI Business Audit Series (Part 1)
Nov 06, 2025What if the offer or service you’re most proud of is the one that’s secretly draining your profits?
Welcome to Part 1 of the "AI Business Audit" series.
In this Thursday episode, Dawn Andrews reveals why most founders are flying blind when it comes to knowing which offers are actually profitable. If your bank account is growing but you’re still burned out, this episode is for you.
Dawn walks you through the first step of her Four-Dimensional Business Audit Framework: Revenue Reality. You’ll learn how to uncover t...
Duration: 00:08:23102 | 3 Standard Operating Procedures Every Founder Should Build in 30 Minutes (Using AI to Write Your SOPs)
Nov 04, 2025Is your business secretly held together by your memory?
If you walked away for two weeks, would things run—or fall apart?
If the answer makes you sweat, this episode is your lifeline. We're breaking down the three essential SOPs every founder needs to scale—and showing you how to write them in 30 minutes flat using AI.
Spoiler alert: You’re not writing 47 documents. You’re building three power moves that unlock freedom, delegation, and growth.
Join the Insider Experience and get the exact AI prompts + walkthroughs for all...
Duration: 00:21:49101 | Stop Asking Permission to Lead—Just Lead
Oct 30, 2025What if the only thing standing between you and next-level leadership… is waiting for permission that no one’s coming to give?
You don’t need another leadership book—you need to stop playing small in your own company.
In this fiery Thursday Rant, Dawn calls out a silent epidemic among female founders: waiting for permission to lead the very business they built.
From shrinking in the boardroom to apologizing in Slack, this is your wake-up call to drop the people-pleasing and embody the CEO your business actually needs.
No fluff. No permi...
100 | What 1 Year, 1 Rebrand, and 89% Down Taught Me About Leadership
Oct 28, 2025Are you holding it all together while quietly falling apart?
In this raw and radically honest milestone episode, Dawn Andrews peels back the curtain and shares what it really took to hit 100 episodes—while living through the most unrelenting year of her life. We're talking an 89% business drop, a full rebrand, marathon training, eldercare chaos, and teen parenting drama.
This is not your tidy “12 leadership tips” post. It’s a masterclass in what leadership looks like when you're building in the middle of the storm.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holdin...
Duration: 00:23:3999 | Stop Writing Terrible Prompts (Your AI Is Only As Smart As Your Instructions)
Oct 23, 2025Is your AI tool sounding like a corporate robot with a word salad problem? It’s not broken, you’re just briefing it like an intern you secretly resent.
Let’s get one thing straight: getting great AI results isn’t magic, it’s instructions. In this founder-fire Thursday episode, Dawn Andrews reveals why most female founders are getting mediocre results from AI and what to do about it.
She shares the exact 5-part framework that turns AI from a confusing timesuck into your most powerful business sidekick. You’ll laugh, cringe, and most importantly, learn how to...
Duration: 00:11:0098 | The AI Content System That Sounds Like You (In 10 Minutes)
Oct 21, 2025Still rewriting everything your team writes "to sound more like you"? It's not your team—it's your system.
If you’re spending hours editing social posts, emails, and podcast promos because they just don’t sound like you, this episode is your game-changer. Dawn Andrews reveals how to train AI and your team to write in your authentic voice—so you can stop being the bottleneck in your business.
Learn the 3-pillar "Voice-First Content System" that saves you time, protects your brand, and actually scales your message. Whether you're DIY-ing or want the shortcut, this episode s...
Duration: 00:31:18097 | How One Firm Went From “12% Growth” To Industry Domination—By Finally Getting Honest
Oct 16, 2025What if your growth plan isn’t strategy—but just a percentage in a power suit?
Let’s be real: “Grow revenue by 12%” isn’t visionary. It’s just math dressed up as leadership.
This quick-hit episode delivers a $50K wake-up call—how one professional firm went from playing small to owning their entire market, just by ditching their safe goal and getting brutally honest about what they actually wanted.
You’ll learn how to shift from incremental goals to industry-shifting strategy—without getting lost in planning overwhelm.
🎧 Listen now if you’re done thinking sm...
Duration: 00:07:27096 | The CEO Trap: How AI Ends Your Decision Fatigue and Frees You to Lead
Oct 14, 2025Are you crushed under the weight of being the decision czar in your business?
Does your to-do list include tasks your team should handle? Then it's time for a leadership upgrade.
If you're the CEO who still picks slide colors, approves every invoice, and solves all the "quick questions," this episode is your wake-up call.
Today, we break down why great decision-making isn't your superpower anymore—decision architecture is.
Learn how to train your team to think like you (without needing you), free up your time for true CEO work, and final...
Duration: 00:25:47095 | 5 Meeting Mistakes Costing Founders $24K a Year (And How AI Fixes Them)
Oct 09, 2025What if the reason your meetings suck… isn’t your team—but your system?
Let’s be real: unstructured meetings are silently bleeding your business dry.
In this quick-hit episode, Dawn drops a $24K truth bomb—how bad meetings drain your time, energy, and profits. But here’s the fix: a smarter meeting system powered by AI.
You’ll walk away knowing how to turn time-wasting chaos into high-leverage clarity—with tools, scripts, and a system that runs without you.
🎧 Listen now if you’re ready to stop being the bottleneck and start leading lik...
Duration: 00:08:50094 | 3 Signs Your Loyal Employee Is Now Holding Your Business Back — And How To Use AI To Fix It Fast
Oct 07, 2025What happens when the employee who once saved your business is now the one holding it back?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to separate gratitude from strategy, spot the signs that loyalty has become a bottleneck, and use AI to make confident decisions without the guilt spiral.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why loyal employees sometimes can’t scale with your visionThe Growth or Go filter: capability, curiosity, and courageHow AI helps you assess performance objectivelyA conve... Duration: 00:12:41093 | The Dirty Secret About AI No Female Executive Wants To Admit—And Why It’s Hurting You
Oct 02, 2025Too many female leaders are secretly avoiding AI, downloading tools but never using them, delegating it away, or pretending it’s not urgent.
That silence is costing influence, credibility, and growth.
This episode is about stripping away the perfectionism that keeps founders stuck on the sidelines of the biggest business tool of our lifetime. You’ll see why leadership has never been about having every answer. It’s about asking better questions, learning out loud, and modeling the kind of fearless innovation your team and investors are desperate to follow.
In this episode...
Duration: 00:06:09092 | The Founder's AI Stack: Tools, Prompts & Automations That Actually Work
Sep 30, 2025You don’t need 17 software subscriptions to run your business.
You need a simple AI stack that connects your clients, creates your content, and commands your systems — so you stop being the bottleneck and start leading like the CEO you are.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to cut through tool overwhelm and finally build systems that actually work for you. From automation that runs while you sleep to AI that writes in your voice, this is the tech trinity that helps founders scale without drowning in dashboards.
In this episode, you’ll...
Duration: 00:14:05091 | The 4-Day AI System That Ends Friday Afternoon Panic Forever
Sep 25, 2025Friday afternoon chaos doesn’t actually start on Friday.
It starts Monday, when the week is designed in a way that guarantees last-minute emergencies. If your team is piling on questions at 4:47 PM Friday afternoon, it’s not because they’re disorganized. It’s because you’ve built a system that rewards procrastination and punishes planning ahead.
In this episode, I’m showing you how to break that cycle. You’ll learn how to use AI and Automation to design a 4-day system that creates calm, clarity, and focus so Friday panic becomes a thing of the past. Duration: 00:08:00
090 | The 2-Minute Rule: How Female Founders Use AI to Train Teams to Stop Asking Permission for Everything
Sep 23, 2025If your team asks you to approve things like lunch orders, calendar invites, or formatting choices, you’ve accidentally become the Chief Permission Officer.
This bottleneck drains your time, chips away at their confidence, and slows the whole company down.
In this episode of She’s That Founder, I’m sharing the 2-Minute Rule and how to use AI to retrain your team so they stop asking for permission on every little thing and start making confident decisions on their own.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
089 | The 3-Text Test: How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Their Team From Treating Them Like Google
Sep 18, 2025If your team is texting “How do I…?” at 7PM, you’ve become their expensive search engine. At your CEO salary, that’s draining time and focus.
This isn’t about being mean.
It’s about breaking the habit of training your team to lean on you for every answer—and giving them tools to solve problems on their own. That’s where the 3-Text Test comes in, with a little AI backup to take you out of the loop for good.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How your “helpful” an... Duration: 00:06:04088 | How One Founder Lost a $1.2M Business & What AI Could Have Done To Save It
Sep 16, 2025You hit $1.2M in revenue — but $840K comes from one client. One contract. One decision maker. One email away from unraveling everything.
If more than half your revenue depends on a single client, you’re not free — you’re trapped in golden handcuffs.
This episode isn’t about losing your biggest client — it’s about building a business where no single client holds your future hostage. With AI as your strategic partner, you can finally protect your revenue, diversify your client base, and scale without starting from scratch.
In this episode, you’ll l...
Duration: 00:18:16087 | Stop Playing Therapist: How Female Founders Use AI to End Team Drama
Sep 12, 2025Your team isn’t bringing you drama because they’re needy — they’re bringing it because you’ve trained them to believe every hiccup requires CEO intervention.
But here’s the truth: your job is to ensure professional collaboration, not personal comfort.
This episode is your reminder that you’re not the office therapist. You’re the CEO. And with the Function First Framework (plus a little AI backup), you can redirect emotional spirals back to work outcomes and save yourself hours every week.
You’ll learn…
Why stepping into... Duration: 00:08:18086 | The Expert's AI Dilemma: How Female Founders Scale When They ARE the Product
Sep 10, 2025What if being irreplaceable in your business is actually the most replaceable position you could be in?
Too many brilliant founders have built businesses where they are the product. Clients only want you, the calendar is maxed, and suddenly you’ve created the perfect prison: a company that can’t run without you.
This isn’t about hustling harder — it’s about breaking free of the expertise trap and learning how to package your genius so it scales beyond you. And the secret is using AI + smart systems as your intellectual property preservation partner. Duration: 00:15:44
085 | REPLAY: How to Get Motivated Again As a Female Leader (When You Stop Giving a F*#k): Business Strategy & Time Management
Sep 04, 2025What happens when you're a leader but you've lost your motivation?
It's hard to get momentum back when you’ve taken time off, or things are tough in your business. Suddenly, the challenges of moving your business forward seem insurmountable; what if you stay stuck? What happens to your company? Your family?
Seriously though, how do you find your mojo again so you can be the leader you were meant to be? Any ideas? I have a few.
If I can get unstuck, you can too. Let’s find our mojo together.
Duration: 00:19:07
084 | REPLAY: Trust Your Gut: Crafting a Career by Being Unapologetically You As A Female Leader With Carrie Byalick
Sep 02, 2025It’s tough to get noticed in Hollywood, and today's guest made a career by helping others do just that. She was one of the entertainment industry’s most respected and sought-after media and publicity strategists, ran her own talent management firm (B. Company), and now she works with Late Show legend, Stephen Colbert… as president of his production company Spartina.
Carrie inspires me and so many other women by being a kind leader in a tough industry, her dedication to her team, and her 1.8 second-response time to text messages. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in...
Duration: 01:07:11083 | REPLAY: Why Summer is the Best Time To Reset Your Business Vision & Strategy as Female Leaders (And Here's Why)
Aug 28, 2025Summer is the perfect time to reset your business vision.
While most people wait until January to set goals, by then the momentum is gone. Summer offers a rare window — the pace slows, creativity rises, and you can refresh your vision without the pressure of year-end.
This episode shares why summertime is the ideal season to rethink your business vision, how to reset it without hustle or overwhelm, and the steps to align your business with the future you actually want.
You’ll learn…
Why summer is the best season... Duration: 00:24:54082 | REPLAY: Leaving the "Perfect" Job So You Can Fly Even Higher As Female Leaders - with Nicole Marra, Strategic Partner to the World’s Most Dynamic Luxury Brands
Aug 26, 2025Quitting your dream job to start a business is a risky decision, especially if you’re in a high-ranking, visible position. And Nicole Marra, did just that.
As the CEO and Founder of Fixer Advisory Group, Nicole works with some of the world's most dynamic luxury brands.
Nicole led Gucci America's legal, real estate, compliance, security, and crisis management functions for over a decade before taking the leap and founding Fixer.
In this episode, Nicole and I discuss
What prompts a person to leave a perfect-on-paper job to start their ow... Duration: 00:58:59081 | Stop Asking AI to be your business therapist
Aug 21, 2025Stop asking AI to fix your decision paralysis.
It’s not here to validate your feelings, tell you you’re special, or magically solve your problems.
Here’s the trap I see founders fall into every day: dumping their overwhelm into ChatGPT like it’s a digital therapist. But AI isn’t your therapist — it’s your most patient strategic partner.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop seeking validation and start demanding solutions. I’ll show you how to use AI to structure priorities, evaluate options, and cut through emotional...
Duration: 00:09:57080 | The Wednesday Panic Triage. How AI helped me to choose what matters in my business
Aug 19, 2025The panic is real.
Too many priorities, not enough time, and your brain is spinning instead of deciding.
This isn’t about doing it all, it’s about strategic triage: choosing what matters most so you can focus your energy where it counts. With AI as your thinking partner, you can cut through the overwhelm, sequence your priorities for maximum impact, and turn chaos into hours of focused wins.
In this episode of She’s That Founder, you’ll discover how to stop trying to do everything and start sequencing your priorities so you c...
Duration: 00:14:06079 | Your Attachment to the Founder Struggle is expensive
Aug 15, 2025Real talk, your attachment to struggle is costing you. Too many brilliant founders choose the hard way every time… and end up burned out, behind, and watching competitors pass them by.
This episode isn’t about hustling harder — it’s about dropping the “founder martyrdom” complex and building systems that work for you. You’ll learn how to stop confusing effort with impact, replace exhausting manual work with smart systems, and reclaim the time and energy you need to lead for the long game.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
How to spot... Duration: 00:09:09078 | How I used AI To Run My Business Retreat (While Actually Resting)
Aug 13, 2025Ever wish you could step away from your business and have it keep moving without you?
Last week in San Francisco, I did exactly that because my AI assistant ran the whole thing.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to stop carrying the entire mental load of your business, from thinking and planning to solving everything, by handing it over without handing it off to a human.
You’ll see how AI can plan your projects, handle the details, break creative blocks, and give you space to rest without losing momentum, so you c...
077 | Why Your Team Keeps Waiting (and What to Do About It as a CEO)
Jul 31, 2025Let me tell you about a moment that happens in Zoom rooms every day. A founder hears five words that make her stomach drop: “I’m waiting to hear back.”
It doesn’t matter if you’re leading five people or fifty — when your team treats “I sent the email” like a finish line, you’re not building a business, you’re babysitting bottlenecks.
This episode isn’t about productivity hacks — it’s about culture. Specifically, the invisible “wait and see” culture draining your company’s momentum. And here’s the hard truth: it’s not really about your team. It’s abo...
Duration: 00:08:21076 | How Smart CEOs Build SOPs Without Boring Themselves (or Their Teams)
Jul 24, 2025Let me guess — your team still pings you for every little thing, and that SOP you swore you'd write is still just a blank Google Doc mocking you from your drive.
This episode isn’t about operations — it’s about freedom. Because if your business can’t run without you, you’re not leading a business… you’re babysitting one. Today, I’ll show you how smart CEOs use SOPs that scale — without boring themselves (or their team) to death. And yes, we’re making SOPs sexy again. Let’s go.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
Why... Duration: 00:16:01072 | How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn Out
Jul 15, 2025Hey founder friend, if you're overwhelmed, overbooked, and over it?
Delegation is your way out.
In this episode, I’m sharing the moment I realized I was the bottleneck in my own business and how I started shifting from gatekeeping to truly leading. We’ll talk about the fear behind control, why martyrdom is not a business model, and how giving trust first (not last) is the move that changes everything.
If your team is waiting on you for every decision… this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn…<...
Duration: 00:08:34073 | The Hidden Cost of Doing It All, A Wake Up Call for Female Founders
Jul 15, 2025Are you cramming 40 hours of work into a 20-hour week? If you're the approvals queen, the Slack oracle, and the one everyone’s waiting on; you're not running a business, you’re babysitting one.
In this episode, I walk through the real cost of being the bottleneck (yes, even the invisible kind), and how to get out of it using a three-part delegation system that’s saving me, my sanity, and my business. If your team is stalling while they wait for you, this one's your wake-up call and your way out.
In this episod...
Duration: 00:12:00074 | 3 Business Systems That Secretly Sabotage Female Founders and How To Break Free
Jul 15, 2025Every founder is running systems even if they’re chaos.
In this episode, I’m naming the three hidden systems that high-achieving women accidentally build that lead to bottlenecks, burnout, and stalled growth. These are the survival systems that got your business off the ground… but now they’re costing you time, clarity, and peace.
If your calendar is full, your team depends on you for everything, or you're constantly rewriting what others create, this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
The 3 toxic system archetypes: The Hero, The Hoar... Duration: 00:16:28075 | Drop the Act: Why Transparent Leaders Build Stronger Teams
Jul 15, 2025Pretending you're unbothered as a leader? It’s like wearing emotional Spanx; smooth on the outside, can’t breathe on the inside.
In this short and sharp episode, I’m calling out the pressure to perform instead of lead, and why trying to appear polished can actually kill connection, creativity, and trust on your team. I’ll share one cringe-but-true moment that changed the way I show up and give you a mindset shift (and one simple line) that will help you lead with power, not pretense.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
Why perfor... Duration: 00:04:43071 | Say It Like a Leader: The Feedback Framework Every Female Founder Needs
Jun 06, 2025Ever had that stomach-drop moment when someone gives it to you straight? I did, right in the middle of a team Zoom. I thought I was being empowering, but what they really needed was clarity. And they told me so.
That moment was uncomfortable…and it completely changed my leadership. In this episode, I’m sharing the feedback framework I now use to lead with more direction, connection, and confidence, and how you can too. Whether you avoid feedback or just want it to land better, this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll...
Duration: 00:08:32070 | Why Giving Feedback Isn't Mean, It Makes You a Great Leader
Jun 03, 2025If giving feedback makes you feel like the bad guy… let me ask you this: when was the last time silence got you the result you actually wanted?
In this quick hit, I’m sharing the story of a client who learned—painfully—that staying quiet to “protect” someone’s feelings can backfire in a big way. And I get it. You built your business on excellence and empathy. But here’s the truth: silence isn’t empathy. It’s sabotage.
I’m here to help you shift your mindset, drop the guilt, and stop cleaning up everyone e...
Duration: 00:04:33069 | Realigning Your Business When Life Gets Loud: Strategy + Time Management for Women CEOs
May 23, 2025Let me be real: I didn’t expect to hit record this year while juggling caregiving, teen stress, a fifth round of COVID, and still trying to run a business. But here we are.
This episode is for every high-capacity woman trying to keep it all together. I’m not here to glorify burnout or pretend everything’s fine, I’m here to share the Realign framework I created when my life cracked wide open and my business model didn’t fit anymore. If you’re in a messy season, this isn’t the part where you fall behind. I...
Duration: 00:17:17068 | Top 10 Must Have AI Tools for Female Founders
May 15, 2025I used to wonder where all my time was going — until I realized AI could give me a whole lot of it back.
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 AI tools that save me over 60 hours a month and help me lead, create, and scale with way more ease. These are tools I use in real life — in my business, with my team, and in the messy in-between moments.
This isn’t just about tech—it’s about closing the gender gap in AI adoption and claiming your time back as a founder. No perfection required. Le...
Duration: 00:16:38067 | Command the Room: Female Leadership Secrets Unlocked with Samara Bay
Dec 11, 2024What if your voice could become your most powerful leadership tool?
In this episode, Samara Bay—Author of Permission to Speak and Coach to Hollywood stars and badass CEOs—hands you the keys to turn your voice into a superpower. We’re diving into how to silence that inner critic who just loves to tell you you're not enough, so you can step up to the mic, command respect, and shatter outdated stereotypes.
Samara breaks down how embracing your quirks, your “ums” and “uhs,” and everything that makes you human is the secret to connecting deeply, inspiri...
Duration: 00:50:09066 | Resilience Lessons for Female Founders with Nika Stewart
Sep 24, 2024You know those moments when life throws you a major plot twist, and you’re left wondering what the heck to do next?
In this episode, we sit down with the unstoppable Nika Stewart, who didn’t just face a cancer diagnosis—she flipped the script on it. Nika took what could’ve been a devastating setback and turned it into a masterclass on resilience, embracing imperfection, and showing up authentically.
She proves that you don’t need to be flawless to be a powerful leader; you just need to be real.
Nika shares how s...
Duration: 00:46:55065 | Building a Community-First Business: Strategy Tips for Female Founders with Jessy Grossman
Sep 10, 2024Do you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of transaction after transaction, struggling to build lasting connections in your business? Or maybe you're unsure how to identify the right opportunities to grow your company into something more aligned with your vision?
In today’s episode of My Good Woman, I sit down with Jessy Grossman, founder of Women in Influencer Marketing (WIM), who built a thriving agency from scratch by spotting untapped market opportunities. Jessy shares her journey of shifting from a transactional business model to creating a powerful, community-first organization, and the lessons she learned ab...
Duration: 00:46:19064 | She’s That Founder: A New Beginning for Us All
Aug 23, 2024Big News Alert, Fabulous Leaders!
Dawn Andrews here, and today I’m bringing you something bittersweet but oh-so-exciting. After 63 amazing episodes of "My Good Woman," we’re stepping into a brand-new era together.
Yep, it’s official: we’re rebranding!
Say hello to She’s That Founder—the next evolution of the podcast you’ve come to love. But don’t worry, we’re keeping all the juicy bits you adore: practical tips, real-talk advice, and incredible founder stories.
What’s changing? We’re getting laser-focused on helping you step into your power as a...
Duration: 00:04:37063 | How To Master Remote Hiring So You Can Manage Your Time & Find Top Talent Faster
Aug 20, 2024Are your hiring decisions costing you time and money?
The truth is, building a high-performing hybrid team is the key to saving resources and boosting productivity. When you bring the right people on board, you’ll not only prevent costly communication breakdowns but also create a cohesive team that collaborates effortlessly—even across time zones.
In this episode, I’m breaking down 6 strategies to hire smarter, foster a culture of collaboration, and boost your team’s efficiency. You’ll learn how to prevent turnover, improve client relationships, and unlock your team’s hidden potential using my secret wea...
Duration: 00:12:43062 | Business, Motherhood, and Mental Health with Dr. Catherine Birndorf
Aug 16, 2024What happens when a successful entrepreneur, fierce advocate for women’s health, and accidental CEO takes the helm of a game-changing business?
In this episode, Dr. Catherine Birndorf, founder of The Motherhood Center, shares the challenges of scaling a business in the healthcare industry while staying true to her mission.
If you think running a business is tough, wait until you hear how she’s reshaping the maternal mental health landscape, one bold decision at a time. From navigating the complex realities of entrepreneurship to creating a sanctuary for women struggling with perinatal mental health, her s...
Duration: 00:42:23061 | The Secret to Closing Deals Faster
Aug 13, 2024Are you tired of sales feeling like a never-ending game of cat and mouse?
In this episode, I’m spilling the beans on how to close deals faster by understanding your client’s unique buying type. I’m talking about transforming those ho-hum pitches into irresistible offers that cut your sales cycle in half and pump up your profits.
You’ll also get the inside scoop on the psychological triggers that turn casual interest into a firm "Yes!"—and why ignoring them is like leaving money on the table.
But wai...
Duration: 00:17:06060 | Building Your Dream Business: Crafting Your Business Identity and Personal Branding
Aug 09, 2024Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business from scratch?
In this episode, you'll get a peek behind the curtain as I coach Rebecca, a budding entrepreneur, through the gritty, real-life challenges of starting her personal training and wellness business.
During the session, we're using a personal branding document alongside ChatGPT to help Rebecca create her bio and ideal client avatar. We're in step two of my Founder Success System business building process.
You'll hear us answer specific questions and take occasional pauses as we work through the intricacies of defining a...
Duration: 00:14:08060 | Building Your Dream Business: Crafting Your Business Identity and Personal Branding
Aug 09, 2024Send us a Text Message.
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business from scratch?
In this episode, you'll get a peek behind the curtain as I coach Rebecca, a budding entrepreneur, through the gritty, real-life challenges of starting her personal training and wellness business.
During the session, we're using a personal branding document alongside ChatGPT to help Rebecca create her bio and ideal client avatar. We're in step two of my Founder Success System business building process.
You'll hear us answer specific questions and take occasional pauses as w...
Duration: 00:20:19059 | Scaling Success: 10 Strategies to Build a Thriving Creative Agency with Octavia Gilmore
Aug 06, 2024Picture this: a teenage passion turning into a global empire, complete with the rollercoaster of entrepreneurial highs and lows.
In this episode, Octavia Gilmore, founder of Creative Juice, dishes on everything from bouncing back after a soul-crushing review to harnessing the power of AI to skyrocket her business. She spills the tea on the magic of a multicultural team, the real-deal challenges of scaling up, and how empathy and compassion are the secret sauce to leadership.
Whether you're a startup dreamer or a seasoned CEO, Octavia's journey is packed with gold nuggets you won't want to...
Duration: 00:44:50058 | The Power of Active Listening, MGW: A World Listening Day Special
Jul 18, 2024Did you know that listening could be your superpower in business?
In this episode we’re celebrating World Listening Day by exploring the incredible impact of active listening on your business and personal life.
Learn how this essential skill can boost your client connections, strengthen your team’s productivity and morale, and help you manage conflicts with empathy and effectiveness. I’ll give you practical tips to enhance your listening abilities and invite you to join a community of exceptional female leaders striving for excellence together.
Can you actively listen today? Tune in!
057 | Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Business Growth
Jul 16, 2024Can technology really boost your business growth?
Today, we are diving into the transformative role of technology in business growth, exploring game-changing tools and innovations that can help you scale your business efficiently.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the tech landscape, or eager to try new tools, this episode is packed with actionable tips, and is your guide to harnessing technology for ultimate business efficiency and growth.
In this episode, I discuss:
056 | Unlocking Success: Is Hiring a Mentor a Game Changer or a Money Waster?
Jul 09, 2024Is hiring a paid mentor the secret to unlocking your business’s full potential with one key move—sounds dreamy, right?
From real-world success stories and hard-earned wisdom from those who’ve been there, and done that (like me) we're exploring the make-or-break decision of hiring a paid mentor.
But wait, there's a catch: we'll also dish on the financial risks and rewards, so you can make a smart, informed choice. Plus, we’ll cover how to balance external advice with your own badass instincts, and introduce you to our game-changing DISC-based mentorship approach that’s as uniqu...
Duration: 00:18:56055 | Expand Your Reach: 8 Strategies for Niche-Bound Businesses
Jul 02, 2024Ever wonder if your niche is too narrow to grow?
In this episode, we unlock the secret to scaling by mastering your niche, finding the perfect balance between depth and breadth, and diversifying your revenue streams.
But that’s not all—I will also share eight practical ways to expand your niche without losing focus, helping you make strategic decisions that keep your business thriving.
Tune in for insights and strategies that will transform the way you think about your business!
In this episode, I discuss:
054 | Beyond The Wardrobe: Breaking Business Growth Barriers with Style with Courtney Robinson
Jun 28, 2024How do you show up authentically in business without compromising your faith and values?
In this episode, we get real about the struggle many female entrepreneurs face: dressing in a way that gets noticed and moves your business forward without compromising your faith and values.
Courtney Robinson from Image by Courtney spills her secrets on how to make a faith-aligned fashion statement that commands respect and makes a lasting impact.
She shares her wisdom on embracing minimalism while staying true to your essence and evolving your style to attract the right business connections. Plu...
Duration: 00:33:16053 | Building Success: Real-Time Coaching for Female Founders (Part One)
Jun 25, 2024Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business from scratch?
In this episode, get ready for a game-changer: you'll get a peek behind the curtain as I coach Rebecca, a budding entrepreneur, through the gritty, real-life challenges of starting her personal training and wellness business.
Expect raw and relatable moments as we tackle branding, client engagement, and the social media beast, all while harnessing the power of AI tools. This new series is packed with actionable advice and candid conversations, giving you the insights and motivation to take bold steps in your own j...
Duration: 00:14:02052 | Power Up Your Mid-Year Review With Your Secret Sauce
Jun 20, 2024Is your business feeling the mid-year slump? You are not alone!
In this episode, we’re jumping headfirst into the juicy, game-changing secrets that will yank you out of that summertime slump and catapult your business into a growth frenzy. We’ll unlock the magic of mid-year reviews—think of them as your business’s GPS to avoid veering off course and missing those sweet, sweet milestones.
We’ll sprinkle in some playful financial tricks and guerrilla marketing tactics that make budgets and KPIs actually fun. And because we’re all about that continuous improvement, we’re borrowin...
Duration: 00:14:41051 | 3 Essential Strategies for Expanding Your Business without Sacrificing Your Time
Jun 13, 2024Have you ever felt like growing your business means sacrificing your sanity?
In this episode, I'm serving up a triple scoop of business wisdom. I'm delving into the art of expanding your business without losing your sanity, sharing essential strategies to clarify your vision and goals, master the magic of delegation and outsourcing, and set rock-solid boundaries for a harmonious work-life tango.
Plus, I've got a juicy invite for you to join the Female Founder Society on Facebook—a vibrant community where we can get real-time support and cheer each other on. Grab your earbuds and...
050 | No Plan B: Transforming HR into a Strategic Driver for Business Growth with Sel Watts
Jun 11, 2024Do you believe in having a Plan B in business, or is it a setup for failure?
In this episode of My Good Woman, I sit down with Sel Watts, Founder and CEO of The HR Linc to discuss why having no Plan B can lead to greater success.
We dive deep into the world of HR and explore how HR professionals can become strategic drivers for business growth. You'll learn strategies that transform HR into a strategic driver of business scalability, boost leadership skills, and break barriers for female founders aiming to scale.
049 | 3 Crucial Lessons the USPS Taught Me About Service Businesses
Jun 06, 2024What can a trip to the post office teach you about running a successful service-based business? A lot!
Remember those warm, fuzzy feelings of childhood visits to the post office? I sure do. But let me tell you, my recent trip was anything but magical.
Picture this: a disheartening encounter at the USPS that left me frustrated and questioning everything I thought I knew about good service. But here’s where it gets juicy—I realized some golden business lessons are hidden in that mess.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this pos...
Duration: 00:07:42048 | Reignite Mentorship: Transform Your Training Culture
Jun 04, 2024Feeling the mayhem of training your team?
In this episode, we tackle the chaos of post-pandemic team training and why it’s driving us all nuts. You’ll discover how to reignite the spark of mentorship and development in a hybrid world, especially if you’re a female leader juggling a million roles. We’ve got killer, real-world strategies to ditch the fatigue.
Plus, you’ll hear the story from my early career days, where starting in the mailroom taught me everything about training and scaling. We’re breaking it all down so you can rebuild a rob...
Duration: 00:16:42047 | Why Layoffs and Cultural Shifts Are Your Launchpad
May 24, 2024Ready to seize the moment and turn industry chaos into your launchpad? In this episode, we're exploring how to build something extraordinary on a shoestring budget. I'll share secrets to skyrocketing business growth, igniting the CEO within you, and making bold moves amidst major industry shakeups.
You'll get the scoop on affordable, accessible tools and strategies to kickstart your venture. Plus, we're dreaming big about a future where women hold 51% of leadership roles—because your success is not just personal, it's a game-changer for all of us. I am already proud of you, My Good Woman!
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Duration: 00:09:13046 | The Female Founder Redefining an Industry: April Moss on Innovation
May 21, 2024Ever wonder how to leap from a corporate gig to becoming an industry-changing entrepreneur?
In this episode, you’ll learn how one trailblazing woman transitioned from corporate to startups, pivoting across industries and creating transformative change in construction tech.
April Moss, a co-founder of DigiBuild and Executive Director of the Construction Technology Institute will share how her personal story shaped her drive for change, and discover actionable strategies for breaking into new industries.
April’s knack for innovative solutions and her work with the Construction Technology Institute will make you rethink how you tackle...
Duration: 00:39:43045 | Cultivating Culture: The Unique Impact of Female Founders
May 17, 2024Are you ready to discover how female founders can transform company culture into a powerhouse of innovation and collaboration?
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding and leveraging the unique leadership qualities of women can be the key to overcoming challenges and driving your company toward unprecedented growth.
We’re diving deep into why and how female leadership styles can create more inclusive, innovative, and productive workplaces.
Listen now to unlock the secrets of impactful female leadership and start transforming your business culture today!
In this episode, you’ll disco...
044 | Mastering Executive Presence: 5 Essential Traits of Magnetic Leaders
May 14, 2024Are you ready to step up your leadership game and truly inspire your team? Together we will learn the art of magnetic leadership that makes leaders irresistibly compelling.
Let’s unpack the five pivotal elements of charismatic leadership, from the allure of executive presence to the genuine connection of authentic leadership. Discover actionable strategies and insights that have boosted team engagement and productivity by over 50%.
In this episode:
043 | Keep Your Sparkle. 7 Strategies to Scale A Personal Brand-Centered Business as Female Leaders
Apr 24, 2024In this episode, delve into the art of scaling your personal brand. Navigate through the delicate balance between expansion and resource management, ensuring your business flourishes while maintaining your unique touch.
But that's not all—learn the secrets of systematizing success, building your dream team, and forging strategic partnerships that elevate your brand to new heights. If you're ready to grab the transformative power of scaling your service-based business, this episode is your roadmap to bold, beautiful, and brilliant growth.
In this episode, I discuss:
042 | Negotiate Like a Boss: How Ambitious Women Get What They Deserve: The Power Of Female Leaders with Tabatha Jones
Apr 19, 2024My Good Woman, are you sick and tired of the corporate boy's club underestimating you at every turn? Of watching less qualified colleagues get promoted over you while your badassery gets swept under the rug?
Then listen up. This episode is your battle cry for smashing through that thick glass ceiling once and for all. My guest Tabatha Jones, shares invaluable insights asking for what you’re worth, shattering self-limiting beliefs, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
You'll learn how to loudly and proudly trumpet your biggest wins so the bigwigs can't ignore you anymore. Tabatha shares he...
Duration: 00:43:11041 | 51% Female: Why Having Women in Leadership Is The Best Business Strategy
Apr 16, 2024In this episode, we're diving deep into the shocking reality of leadership disparity, uncovering how despite making up 51% of the population, women hold a measly fraction of leadership positions across the board.
But it's not all doom and gloom—prepare to be inspired by female leaders who've shattered glass ceilings and transformed their organizations through inclusive, empathetic leadership.
From actionable steps to redefine pathways to leadership to a powerful call to action for immediate change, this episode is a rallying cry for gender parity in leadership.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why... Duration: 00:13:23040 | Scale Your Business Now: Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Efficiency for Female Founders
Feb 19, 2024In this episode we're diving into a goldmine of organizational wisdom with the guru of getting-it-together, Wendy Ellin. She's not just rearranging your pens and papers; she's reshaping your entire approach to running your business.
Imagine transforming your chaotic, paper-strewn hellhole into a zen den of efficiency—Wendy's got the secret sauce. And it's not about working your fingers to the bone; it's about smart systems that spark joy and breed productivity. We're peeling back the layers on why your desk looks like a disaster zone and how to flip that script.
Wendy's not...
Duration: 00:35:51039 | From Red Carpet to Revenue:5 Business Building Lessons & Strategies Learned from Coaching Golden Globe Winners
Jan 16, 2024Ever wondered how Hollywood strategies can skyrocket your small business success?"
In this episode, we're diving into the heart of small business success, drawing inspiration from the dazzling world of Golden Globe winners. You'll get the lowdown on how these stars architect their dreams into reality, the unseen resilience behind their glam, and the secret sauce of rapid adaptation.
Plus, we'll dive into the art of genuine networking in Tinseltown. So, grab your headphones and join me for a journey into translating Hollywood's sparkle into small business gold.
In this e...
Duration: 00:16:45038 | Ditch the VC: 4 Funding Alternatives for Female Leaders to Scale Fast
Dec 22, 2023Imagine your business as a house and funding as its unyielding foundation – we're here to ensure it's sturdy, robust, and ready to weather the entrepreneurial storms.
Today, we're not just setting sail; we're diving into the art of alternative funding because, my good woman, the traditional paths are not the only routes to success, especially for service-based businesses. As we unravel the tales of triumph and the occasional stumble, you'll discover the power of grabbing that cash upfront to power your business.
In this episode:
The importance of securing early funding for sta... Duration: 00:11:42037 | Backstage Pass: Inside an Elite Women’s Mastermind Group For Female Leaders
Dec 07, 2023Several years ago, I was at a crossroads in my personal and professional life. I had big dreams and ambitious goals, but I often felt like I was navigating uncharted waters alone. That's when I embraced the idea of joining a mastermind, surrounding myself with like-minded individuals who could provide support, fresh perspectives, and accountability.
The best decision I’ve made so far!
This episode is going to be a little different. We are going on a journey through my personal experience with masterminds with my actual Business BFFs! I can’t wait for you to me...
Duration: 00:47:17036 | Scale Fearlessly: The AI Blueprint Strategy for Female Entrepreneurs Ready for Exponential Business Growth
Dec 05, 2023We've all been there - launching a business enthusiastically, only to lose ourselves in the hustle. It's a common pitfall in the world of start-up business.
If your strategy remains unclear, you'll miss out on potential revenue and risk your sanity.
In this episode, we're exploring a solution: artificial intelligence. AI isn't the exclusive playground of corporate giants, nor is it a scary robotic menace. It's the unsung hero, patiently waiting in the wings to make your business journey more manageable.
In this episode:
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Nov 30, 2023Does this sound familiar? You've been told that to succeed as an entrepreneur, you must strive for perfection in everything you do. But here's the harsh reality: chasing perfection is causing you more pain than progress.
You're pouring countless hours into perfecting every detail, only to find that it's not yielding the desired results. It's time to break free from this cycle of frustration and embrace a new approach that prioritizes progress over perfection.
In this episode:
Learn how perfectionism as an entrepreneur is an unhelpful hangover from corporate cultureDiscover that only 3... Duration: 00:07:20