With few exceptions, most entrepreneurs (myself included) hate the money management side of their businesses. Business finances are confusing and stressful, and especially for creatives, it can feel like focusing on that side of things pulls your attention away from the parts of your business you really love. 

But, news flash: If you don’t focus on your business finances, you’re probably going to be forced to do so at some point. And that ain’t gonna be pretty. 

In this episode of the Bold Women in Business podcast, we’re talking to Gina Knox, a mo...

I’ll be honest. I was a bit skeptical before I met Caz Stark. I’ve bought a million self-help or growth-oriented journals, and I couldn’t imagine her BeMo Journal would be much different. But after talking with her, I’m sold. 

Caz went through what so many of us female entrepreneurs go through — a constant striving for more that left her burned out and dissatisfied. 

She created the BeMo Journal after charting her own path back to connection with herself and the people she loves. 

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No one wants to think about cancer, but when you’re an entrepreneur, the thought of a cancer diagnosis is extra scary. In this episode, Natasha Golinsky shares her unexpected journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer while managing her business, and there’s so much we can learn from her about advocating for our health, building a strong team, and taking charge of our destinies as entrepreneurs.

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Keltie Maguire coaches women through a choice many women don’t realize they have: whether or not to have kids. Many women are on the fence about this decision and have no idea how to navigate it. Keltie provides clarity and direction through coaching, workshops, group programs, and her podcast.

Why does this conversation matter for an audience of female entrepreneurs? Because decisions around motherhood have a profound impact on our decisions about if and how to engage in entrepreneurship. And having the autonomy to make these decisions is a huge part of being an empowered woman. 

What does it mean to be a leader? In this episode, we explore the four key traits of leadership, as a follow-up to our last episode with Ruth Smith. Those key traits are experience, willingness to do hard things, lifelong learning, and mentorship. Listen to the episode to learn how to apply these principles to your own life and business.

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Ruth Smith has been a tech leader since the dot-com boom — when it wasn’t so typical for women, especially those with kids, to be tech leaders. Throughout her career, she’s been a natural mentor and coach to those around her, and she’s now focusing those innate gifts on coaching people through career transitions. 

She emphasizes how important it is to be intentional in building a meaningful career that aligns with personal values. She believes in the power of coaching to help individuals identify their unique strengths and navigate the job market. 

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Most of us as female entrepreneurs have ignored our gut instincts at some point or another. Societal or family conditioning often leads us to doubt our instincts — and the results are often detrimental. 

Let’s talk about women’s intuition, and how dangerous it can be to ignore it, both for your business and for your bodily safety. 

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Alicia Santandreu is a powerhouse of resilience and empowerment. A survivor of abuse turned healer, teacher, and counselor, she fiercely advocates for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. As a co-owner of a Jiu Jitsu school, Alicia channels her passion for female empowerment, helping women reclaim their strength and voice through self-defense. 

In this episode of the Bold Women in Business podcast, we hear Alicia’s perspective on female empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the example she’s setting for her two young daughters. 

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Have you ever sat down with your customers to fully understand their needs, what their lives look like, and what they care about? 

If not, you may just be guessing that the solutions you’re offering are what they’re looking for. 

In this episode, we follow up on the riveting discussion we had in the last episode with Liz Heflin to understand the power of deep, empathetic listening — and how it can transform your business. 

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Liz Heflin is a freelance writer and writing coach, now focused on book-length nonfiction ghostwriting for high-achieving clients. In this episode, we learn about her approach to empathetic listening when interviewing her clients, which sets her apart in an AI-driven world. 

Empathetic listening is one of the most valuable skills to learn, as evidenced by our guest on this week’s Bold Women in Business podcast episode, Liz Heflin. 

Liz uses those deep listening skills to bring her clients’ stories to life with her nonfiction book ghostwriting for high-achieving clients. Liz has been in the freela...

Running a business is hard, but it’s a whole lot easier and a whole lot more enjoyable when your business is fully aligned with your values. This episode explores the power of building a values-driven brand.

As a follow-up to last week’s incredible interview with Hyacinth Tucker, we’re digging deep this week into what it means to build a values-driven business and whey that’s so important. 

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Hey, beautiful human! Welcome to Episode 2 of the Bold Women in Business podcast! 

This week, we’re hearing from Hyacinth Tucker (aka The Laundry Lady), an incredibly inspiring female entrepreneur. Hyacinth runs The Laundry Basket, a subscription-based, on-demand laundry service that’s “making laundry exciting again!” 

Hyacinth is building a values-driven business aimed at helping fellow female entrepreneurs by taking one thing off their overfilled plate: that dreaded, growing pile of laundry. 

Give the episode a listen, learn from Hyacinth, and go give her a follow! She’s doing big things. 

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