Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth
Crush the Rush™ is the female entrepreneur podcast for sustainable business growth—created for women business owners who want to scale profitably without burnout, hustle culture, or constant social media.Hosted by Holly Haynes, business strategist and former Fortune 500 executive, this business podcast for women helps established female entrepreneurs build intentional, scalable businesses using simple systems, organic client attraction, and values-based strategy.Each week, you’ll learn how to:Grow a profitable business without working 24/7Attract clients organically without Instagram or daily postingBuild simple, scalable business systems and workflowsCreate predictable revenue through evergreen marketing strategiesLead like a CEO while protecting your t...
623 - Why Work-Life Balance Doesn't Work for Female Entrepreneurs and What to Do Instead
If you’ve ever felt pressure to be louder, more visible, or constantly “on” to grow your business, this episode will completely shift the way you think about leadership, confidence, and success.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Heather Dixon Adams, founder and CEO of Choice Media & Communications, to talk about what it really means to build influence with intention, lead with confidence, and create a business that supports your actual life—not just your goals on paper.
Heather shares the powerful story of how getting laid off became the catalyst for designing a life-first...
622 - The 30-Minute Website Strategy That Grows Your Email List on Autopilot using Claude Co-Work
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing the simple three-layer website strategy we’re using to organically add 20+ new email subscribers every single week without relying on ads, social media, or constantly creating new content. We’re talking about sustainable audience growth, smarter website conversions, and how to turn your existing traffic into real leads that actually want to hear from you.
In today's episode, I share:
02:58 – The behind-the-scenes website strategy currently bringing in 20+ organic email subscribers every single week04:03 – Why these subscribers convert differently than people coming from social med...621 - Maycember: How I Plan My Summer as a Female Entrepreneur So the Business Runs While I'm at the Pool
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how I plan and run my business during the summer without burning out, overworking, or letting everything fall apart behind the scenes. We’re talking about sustainable business growth, realistic summer schedules, and the systems that help you stay consistent even when life looks completely different.
In today's episode, I share:
02:58 – Why summer can completely throw off your business rhythm and the two biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make this time of year05:01 – How I start planning our summer schedule months in advance instead of wait...620 - The Welcome Sequence Formula That Turns Silent Subscribers Into Lifelong Customers
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m sending emails… but I know I’m leaving money on the table,” this episode is going to completely change how you think about email marketing.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Kieryn Wang, founder of Allmost, to talk about how female entrepreneurs can build intentional email systems that create more connection, more conversions, and more predictable revenue—without relying on hustle marketing or constant social media posting.
We go far beyond basic newsletters and dive into the email strategies that actually move the needle, including welcome sequences that turn subscr...
619 - Real Launch Debrief: What Actually Worked (and What I'd Change) With a 5,000-Person Email List and No Social Media
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing a full, honest launch debrief—what actually worked, what didn’t, and the unexpected insight that is changing how I approach sustainable business growth moving forward.
In today's episode, I share:
01:38 – Why I’m pulling back the curtain on this launch and what “real transparency” in business actually looks like03:05 – The context behind this launch (email list size, offer history, and why we don’t rely on social media)05:12 – The structure of the Antisocial School launch and how we approached it with a small, engaged audience07:26 – What worked during th...618 - 3 Ways to Create Consistent Cashflow in Your Business & Eliminate Income Unpredictability
If your income feels like a rollercoaster with one month high and the next uncertain, this episode will completely change how you think about money in your business.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Gina Knox, financial strategist, former QuickBooks researcher, and founder of Small Business Money School, to talk about how to create financial stability even when your revenue isn’t consistent. Gina has helped entrepreneurs save millions and build real wealth by doing one thing incredibly well: making money feel calm, predictable, and in your control.
We break down what it actually look...
617 - The Exact AI Tools I Use Weekly to Run My Business in Less Time (And What They Cost)
In this week's bonus pep talk, I am sharing the 3 specific AI skills I’m using right now to save hours every week and how you can use them to simplify your workflow and support sustainable business growth.
In today's episode, I share:
01:38 – Why I recorded this bonus episode and how AI is actually showing up behind the scenes in my business 03:17 – What AI tools I’m currently paying for (and why I chose both ChatGPT and Claude) 05:20 – How I’m using multiple AI platforms together without starting over or overcom...616 - Simple Operational Shifts Female Entrepreneurs Can Make to Increase Profits
Ever hit a milestone in your business that you thought would feel life-changing… only to find yourself wondering why it suddenly feels heavier, more confusing, or even a little anticlimactic? In this episode, I’m joined by operations and growth mentor Michelle M. Ghassemi, who brings her signature no-fluff clarity to what really happens after you reach big goals and why success can be just as emotionally complex as the climb.
Michelle shares the mindset gaps founders don’t anticipate, the data habits that build true confidence, and the micro-pivots that keep your business moving without...
615 - Leadership for Female Entrepreneurs: Values, Accountability, and What to Do When Things Fall Apart
If you’ve ever had something in your business not go as planned and felt like everyone was watching… this episode is your reminder that failure isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of building something better.
In this episode, I’m joined by Frenchie Ferenczi, business strategist, fractional executive, and growth advisor, to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild after public failure and how to create a more sustainable, values-driven business on the other side. Just a few years ago, over 12,000 people wanted her fired. Instead of walking away, she made a bold decis...
614 - 1 Year Without Social Media & Her Business Grew Exponentially with Kate Kordsmeier
If you’re tired of posting every day, overthinking your content, and wondering why your business still feels heavy… it’s not because you’re doing it wrong, it’s because you’ve been taught a strategy that depends on constant visibility.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Kordsmeier, certified life and business coach and founder of Success with Soul, to talk about what it really looks like to build a profitable, sustainable business without social media.
Kate hasn’t posted, scrolled, or engaged on social platforms in over four years—and her business is still...
613 - How to Use Business Credit Card Points to Fund Travel (Spring Break Case Study + ChatGPT Prompts)
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we used simple business systems, strategic spending, and points to fund our entire spring break and how you can build a business that supports your life too.
In today's episode, I share:
01:50 – Why we made a family rule to travel once a quarter and how it shaped our business decisions03:40 – The real reason I left corporate and why freedom, not revenue, was the goal05:10 – How rising travel costs forced us to rethink how our business supports our life06:45 – The shi...612 - Organic Visibility for Female Entrepreneurs: A 3-Part Strategy to Get Found, Get Clients, and Get Paid Without Chasing New Platforms
If you’re tired of posting every day, chasing the algorithm, and still wondering where your next client is coming from… it’s not because you’re inconsistent, it’s because your marketing strategy is built on visibility that disappears.
In this episode, I’m joined by Becky Launder, CEO of Oh My Hi, to talk about how to get found, seen, and paid without relying on social media.
We break down her Capture → Convert method, why social media alone isn’t enough anymore, and how to create simple, evergreen systems that actually drive sales. Becky also share...
611 - Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: 3 Things to Automate, What to Personalize, and How to Decide
If you’ve been curious about using AI in your business but feel unsure where to start—or worried it might make your content sound generic—this episode will completely shift the way you think about it.
In this episode, I sit down with AI educator and strategist Kinsey Soderberg to talk about how female entrepreneurs can use AI intentionally to support sustainable business growth without burnout.
We dive into the biggest mistake most entrepreneurs make when using tools like ChatGPT (and why it leads to robotic content), how to train AI to actually understand your b...
610 - 4 Non-Social Media Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Sustainable Business Growth (Scaling Without Instagram)
In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing the off-social marketing strategies quietly driving sustainable business growth right now, and how female entrepreneurs can get clients without relying on daily social media posting.
In today's episode, I share:
02:17 – Why the loudest strategies and flashiest tactics aren’t what’s converting right now04:08 – The shift from doing more marketing to going deeper with evergreen strategies05:46 – Why long-form blog content is becoming more valuable for organic client attraction07:24 – How evergreen content compounds over time and creates sustainable visibility09...609 - 3 Simple Partnership Strategies Female Entrepreneurs Can Use to Grow Their Business This Month
In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing why micro partnerships may be the most underrated strategy for sustainable business growth, and how one aligned conversation can help you get clients without relying on social media or burning out.
In today’s episode, I share:
02:03 – What micro partnerships are (and why they’re different from big affiliate launches or joint ventures)03:15 – Why going deep instead of wide creates more trust and better conversions05:09 – The first strategy: hosting a private brainstorm with no pitch, no pressure07:42 – How to turn a s...608 - The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels
If you’ve ever struggled to explain what you do without rambling, it’s not because you’re unclear on your expertise, it’s because you haven’t defined your distinctive edge.
In this episode, I sit down with business strategist Megan Yelaney, creator of the Distinctive Edge framework, to unpack what actually makes you different in a crowded market and how to turn that clarity into real demand, confidence, and sustainable business growth.
We talk about what a signature framework really is (and what it’s not), why so many established female entrepreneurs accidentally blend in des...
607 - Why We Chose a 3-Day Challenge Over a Webinar for Our Spring Launch (Marketing Without Social Media)
In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing why we are bringing back a three-day challenge for our spring launch, what makes a challenge actually work right now, and how to design one that creates real momentum instead of more noise.
In today’s episode, I share:
03:58 – Why challenges are making a comeback and what people actually need in this season06:00 – The shift from “watch and learn” to “move and implement”08:01 – What most challenges get wrong and how to design one that delivers real wins10:59 – How to create a sign...606 - Money Mindset for Female Entrepreneurs: How to Expand Your Capacity to Receive and Manifest More Income with Jamie Berman
Sometimes it’s not that you’re doing anything “wrong” with money, it’s that you’re operating from patterns you never consciously chose.
In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Berman, a master certified money coach with a background in spiritual psychology, to unpack why money can feel heavy even when your business is working. Together, we explore how subconscious beliefs, inherited scarcity, and hustle-driven identity quietly shape the way we earn, receive, and relate to money.
Jamie shares a grounded, practical approach to manifestation that goes far beyond affirmations...
605 - From Corporate to CEO: How I Built a Sustainable, Profitable Business as a Female Entrepreneur
In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing the origin story behind the business, the podcast, and the life-first philosophy that shaped everything, why it didn’t start polished or planned, and how small, aligned decisions built something sustainable over time.
In today’s episode, I share:
01:48 – Why it took 600 episodes to finally tell the origin story03:36 – How the podcast became the anchor for the entire business05:36 – The Jenny’s Ice Cream moment that changed how I thought about impact and work07:15 – What the “bus stop dre...604 - What “Having It All” Really Looks Like for Women Entrepreneurs with Amanda Goetz of Girlboss
What if “having it all” isn’t about balance at all—but about intention, seasonality, and letting different parts of yourself take the lead at different times?
In this special crossover episode, Stephanie from the Capture Your Confidence Podcast joins me alongside our guest Amanda Goetz, CEO of Girlboss. Together, we unpack ambition, identity, and the invisible pressure women carry to be everything to everyone—at the same time.
Amanda shares the frameworks behind her “life-first” philosophy, including why ambition doesn’t have to be one-dimensional, how to move between roles without burnout, a...
603 - What to Invest in for Sustainable Business Growth in 2026: 5 Things I’m Doing (and Why)
In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re actually prioritizing right now—why a slower start isn’t a setback, and how refining your focus, energy, and systems can lead to more aligned, sustainable growth. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing momentum and start building a business that works with your life, not against it.
In today’s episode, I share:
01:48 – Why a slow, messy start to the year can be exactly what you need03:36 – What a “becoming year” really looks like when you...602 - How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Speaking and Thought Leadership Into Income with Jess Ekstrom
If you’ve ever wondered whether speaking could actually turn into income—or questioned if your story is “big enough” to share—this episode will change the way you see your voice and your potential.
In this conversation, I sit down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Jess Ekstrom to talk about how entrepreneurs can use speaking and thought leadership to build confidence, visibility, and sustainable income. We discuss what it really looks like to grow a business while balancing family and travel, how to confidently charge for your expertise, and why speaking has become one of the most p...
601 - New Year Planning for Entrepreneurs: Why January Isn’t the Time to Rush Growth
In this episode, I’m sharing why entrepreneurs don’t need a rigid New Year plan for growth—and how a more sustainable approach to planning can create clarity, momentum, and focus without burnout.
We’ll talk about why January doesn’t need to be rushed, how stepping away from internet-driven pressure leads to better decision-making, and what it looks like to set a few clear, grounded non-negotiables instead of an overpacked plan.
If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to plan the new year with intention, protect your energy, and build long-term growth without forcing prod...
600 - Business Investment Strategies for Entrepreneurs Who Want Sustainable Growth with Danielle Hayden
Ever notice how spending money in your business can feel strangely loaded, like you’re supposed to know the “right” number, the “right” time, or the “right” formula, even though no one ever actually taught you how to make those decisions? In this episode, I’m joined by Kickstart Accounting CEO and co-founder Danielle Hayden for a grounded, refreshing conversation that takes the pressure off your finances and puts clarity back in the driver’s seat.
Danielle breaks down the psychology behind spending, the expense categories every entrepreneur should understand, and the simple percentages that make decision-makin...
599 - Stop Doing Everything: The High-Impact Work That Actually Grows Your Business (The Best of 2025 Series)
We’re wrapping up the year with your most-downloaded episodes—the ones that helped you grow smarter, simplify faster, and work less without losing momentum.
In today's pep talk, I share about high-impact activities—the tasks that actually move the needle and help you hit your goals. The secret to real growth isn’t doing more—it’s doing the right things.
In today's episode, I share:
How to identify high-impact vs. low-impact tasks in your businessThe 80/20 rule and how to maximize your results with less effortThe 3 categories of business activities and...598 - How to Get More Done by Doing Less (A Sustainable Way to Work and Live) with Stephanie O'Dea
What if the thing you’re calling “chaos,” “overwhelm,” or “not enough time” is actually a sign that your life is running on someone else’s definition of success? In today’s episode, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author and Slow Living advocate Stephanie O’Dea for a conversation that will make you rethink how you work, plan, parent, and build your business, especially if you’ve been craving a calmer pace but don’t know where to start.
Stephanie shares how a single New Year’s resolution turned into 11 books, a massive online brand, and a c...
597 - Weekly Planning for Entrepreneurs: A Simple System to Stay Focused and Profitable (The Best of 2025 Series)
We’re wrapping up the year with your most-downloaded episodes—the ones that helped you grow smarter, simplify faster, and work less without losing momentum.
This week's pep talk kicks-off a replay of our very first ever live CEO Week series. In this series, we'll be breaking down actionable tips to help you design your dream schedule and bring your business vision to life without burning out. Each week, you'll learn three crucial shifts to focus your efforts, attract the right customers, and create a balanced life you love. Today, we begin with Shift #1: Finding your f...
596 - The Planning Mistake High-Achieving Entrepreneurs Make That Leads to Burnout with Mindi Huebner (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)
What if the reason planning never seems to stick isn’t your willpower, your discipline, or your color-coded calendar… but your identity? In this episode, I’m joined by subconscious success alchemist Mindi Heubner for a conversation that will completely shift how you approach the new year — especially if you’re tired of setting goals that look good on paper but fall apart in real life.
Mindi breaks down why traditional planning still leads so many women straight into hustle, burnout, and over-responsibility… even when we think we’re choosing ease. We dig into the real drivers be...
595 - How to Get Clients from Google Without Relying on Instagram (The Best of 2025 Series)
We’re wrapping up the year with your most-downloaded episodes—the ones that helped you grow smarter, simplify faster, and work less without losing momentum.
Still relying on Instagram to bring in leads? You might be missing out on 65% of your potential clients. In 2025, most buyers start their search on Google—not social media. That means if you’re spending all your time posting and hoping the algorithm works in your favor, you’re leaving money on the table.
In today’s episode, I share:
Why Instagram alone won’t cut it anymore (Hint: Y...594 - Legal Protection for Entrepreneurs: How to Protect Your Business and Grow with Confidence with Attorney Sarah Waldbuesser
What if protecting your business didn’t have to feel overwhelming, scary, or “something you’ll get to later”? In this episode, I’m joined by trademark attorney and online business owner Sarah Waldbuesser, founder of Destination Legal and Twist Law. After more than a decade of helping entrepreneurs safeguard their brands, Sarah knows exactly how legal protection becomes confidence—powerfully shifting how you show up and lead.
We dive into what it actually means to own your brand, why waiting to trademark can cost you big, and how a solid legal foundation helps you sleep better...
593 - How to Make More Money Without Posting Daily on Social Media (The Best of 2025 Series)
We’re wrapping up the year with your most-downloaded episodes—the ones that helped you grow smarter, simplify faster, and work less without losing momentum.
What if you could make MORE money while posting LESS on social media? Sounds impossible, right? But here’s the reality—social media engagement doesn’t always equal revenue (and most of the time, it doesn’t!).
In today’s episode, I share:
Why posting daily isn’t a business strategy (and what actually makes you money!)The biggest myth keeping you stuck in an Instagram-first mar...592 - How to Build a Long-Term Client Waitlist Without Social Media with Jessica Freeman
What if staying fully booked didn’t require posting every day, chasing trends, or hustling on Instagram? In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Freeman, award-winning designer, SEO strategist, and founder of Jess Creatives. After 10+ years in business, Jess has built a multi-month waitlist—without launches, ads, or the algorithm dictating her success.
We dive into how she intentionally designed a life-first business (including 10 years of work-free Fridays), what actually drives her consistent referrals, and why SEO still beats social in longevity and ease. If you’re craving stability, sanity, and predictable revenue as a service...
591 - How Women Entrepreneurs Are Using AI to Build Sustainable Business Systems (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 3 of 3)
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we’re using custom AI bots inside our programs to simplify office hours, streamline prep work, and help clients get faster, deeper results without overwhelming their schedules.
In today’s episode, I share:
02:30 – Why office hours often feel repetitive and how AI helps students show up more prepared04:00 – The real reason we rebuilt Antisocial School using micro-topic bots05:12 – How AI now handles the “prep work” so live calls can focus on strategy and deeper coaching07:03 – What Layla the Layout Legend...590 - AI Hacks to Boost Your PR with Nicole Pearl
What if getting press didn’t require a huge budget—just the right strategy and the right story? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nicole Pearl, award-winning PR coach, journalist, and TV personality. With 25 years in media, Nicole reveals what actually makes a pitch land, how founders can stand out without overwhelm, and the right way to use AI so you sound human, not automated.
We get into the mindset behind great pitching, how small business owners can stand out even without huge budgets, and the right way to use AI so you sound pol...
589 - How We Use AI Combined with Human Support to Help Clients Scale Smarter (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 2 of 3)
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we’re using AI and real human support to help clients move faster without sacrificing connection. It’s the behind-the-scenes look at our hybrid model that’s restoring time—not replacing your role.
In today’s episode, I share:
02:30 – Why AI speeds things up but never replaces being seen and supported by real humans03:41 – How I leaned into learning AI from scratch and built tools that reduce spinning and increase clarity04:47 – The process of creating our custom GPTs and why they handle 6...588 - Let Go To Grow: Using Delegation As A Growth Strategy with Nata Salvatori
What if letting go isn’t just a business strategy, but the very thing that unlocks your next level of growth? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nata Salvatori, leadership strategist, founder of Accidental CEO, and creator of the Delegation Playbook. Nata helps high-capacity entrepreneurs redesign how they lead so they can stop white-knuckling their businesses and finally build the support systems they deserve.
We talk about why most people think they’re delegating when they’re actually just task-dumping, the mindset shifts that make letting go possible, and the structure you need in place so...
587 - The Mastermind Model Is Broken — Here’s How We Fixed It (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 1 of 3)
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing what I’ve learned from rebuilding the mastermind model into something more sustainable, more supportive, and far more effective — and how you can use the same framework to create programs that actually move people forward.
In today’s episode, I share:
02:30 – Why the mastermind model is broken (and what finally pushed me to evolve it)02:47 – The difference between learning vs. doing — and why proximity alone doesn’t create results03:05 – How the Collective Co-Op was built to help women scale smarter, not harder03:2...586 - Building Consistent Income Without the Scroll: Stefanie Gass’s No-Social Podcast Strategy with Stefani Gass
What if you could build a seven-figure business that supports your faith, family, and freedom—without relying on social media? Today's guest is Stefani Gass, Christian business coach, best-selling author, and host of the Online Business for Christian Women podcast. Stefani has built a thriving, seven-figure business through podcasting as her primary growth strategy—and she’s sharing exactly how she did it.
We unpack what it means to create a life-first business, how to build structure and systems that serve your values, and why podcasting might just be the most sustainable way to grow o...
585 - 9 Retreats and 5 Years Later… Here’s What I Really Learned About Building a Business That Feels Good
In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing what nine retreats and five years of running the Collective Co-Op have taught me about building a business that’s strategic and joyful. From soulful strategy to simplicity and community, these lessons prove that growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of your schedule—or your sanity.
In today’s episode, I share:
02:50 – Why growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of your schedule (and how I learned this the hard way)05:00 – How pairing strategy with soul creates deeper, f...584 - The 4 Fundamentals of Lasting Change: Start today and change your life with Molly Claire
What does it take to create lasting change—personally and professionally—without burning out? In this episode, I’m joined by Molly Claire, master coach, bestselling author, and seven-figure business builder who helps women coaches create results that actually support their lives. Her philosophy? Coach more, market less.
We talk about what it means to build a life-first business, the four fundamentals of lasting change, and how to find balance between ambition, alignment, and emotional resilience. Molly shares how she’s structured her business for freedom, the mindset shifts that make success sustainable, and how to stay a...
