DCfempreneur Podcast

If you want to grow a successful business to live your purpose and create the life of your dreams, then putting yourself out there and showing up is crucial. Hopefully some of the information covered in this podcast will help you think more about the visibility for your business.

If people don't see you, hear you or know that you exist they can't find you. If your ideal client doesn't know you can solve their problem, they can't hire you. In order to get more business, you need to not only get out there in the world, but in the right places so that you can become known by your ideal client.

Are you feeling the Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure? Living our daily lives amidst this virus pandemic is enough stress. We face enough stress in life without putting more on ourselves, but that's exactly what many of us are doing right now by thinking that because we are stuck at home we are supposed to be doing something with ourselves, other than just coping. 

In fact, in the first few weeks, instead of allowing ourselves some grace to adjust, especially us entrepreneurs we were hustling to move our business operations online, maintaining networking, adjusting to new schedules, learning how to home school for us parents, it's all just so much.  This is some real talk on this pressure. 

Interested in being a guest on the DCfempreneur podcast? Feel free to email me: [email protected]

Have you heard of the story of "Stone Soup"? There are many variations on the story of stone soup, but the moral of the story is the same. Take a listen. 

DCfempreneur is celebrating 1 Year! We are celebrating one year of community, growing together, becoming better and stronger -- together!

Join us on Wednesday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm for a Networking Mixer. We will celebrate our Anniversary and also network with the members of the Tower Club. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and one drink ticket, included in your registration. A signature cocktail created just for our group will be offered at the bar for $5. This event is open to the public. DCfempreneur Founding and FAB members will receive complimentary admission, including significant others/spouses.

Launched in February 2019, DCfempreneur was founded to offer support and a sense of community to DC area female entrepreneurs. It's truly astonishing how fast we have grown and blessed we are with the amazing professional women that have become our Founding and Fempreneur Advocate Business members.

The networking events and workshops over the course of the past year were designed to not only help you learn something new, and be visible in your business, but to share your skills, knowledge and expertise. What is remarkable is how the members themselves have come together on their own to continue to work together long after the conclusion of each event. This is what makes us the most proud. Together, you have created this community.

The more time we spend getting to know one another, the stronger that rapport becomes. DCfempreneur is honored that we have helped you find your next collaboration, opportunity, strategic alliance or referral partner. By networking and building relationships with other business professionals, you have experienced the impact first hand and have come together to grow your businesses to make them more purposeful, profitable and sustainable. For that we celebrate YOU!

We would love for you to join us in this celebration of YOU! Starting your own business is no small feat, and this community is here to rally behind you and help you succeed.

The proceeds of this event will go into a fund to increase the quality of the DCfempreneur Podcast for our members by using better quality production software, equipment, and editing tools and also to build a new learning management system. 

Thank you for your support. 

We have heard it a million times: "Life is Short". We have limited time on Earth, but we can live our lives to the fullest everyday. Are you truly living life to its fullest? Are you spending time on what matters most (to you)? This is a question I revisit every year when I work in my PowerSheets.  It’s so important to look back, celebrate your wins, acknowledge your growth and the lessons learned and that will bring you closer to your dream life. Sounds like a Cliche? I promise it's not. 

The 2010s are coming to a close and we’re about to enter a whole new decade. I don’t know about you, but a lot has happened over the last ten years. Even in the last one year; incredible things, super challenging things, but look at how much has changed. 

Psychologist and computer scientist J.C.R. Licklider said “People overestimate what can be done in one year, and underestimate what can be done in ten.”  

So in today's episode, we talk about A Decade In Review:

I’d love to know — what’s the #1 thing you’re letting go of before the new decade? We will be doing a special ceremony at the Holiday Party on Sunday, (with super cool dissolvable paper!) hope you will be joining us, otherwise, please let me know in the comments below. Share as much detail as you feel comfortable.

Interested in being a guest on the DCfempreneur podcast? Feel free to email me: [email protected]

Happy Holidays!

In this episode, Lisa Shapiro, host sits down with Dr. Alyssa Adams to discuss how she empowers entrepreneurs to grow their side hustle so they can leave their soul sucking job and make even more money doing what they love. Listen in to hear about how she went from Clinical Psychologist to starting her own practice, her discovery and client process, the "roadmap" she uses to help other fempreneurs and more!

Today's guest, Jennifer Crawford is DCfempreneur's newest Founding Member and is a well-known DC area multi-passionpreneur who takes on new projects wherever and whenever she sees a need isn't met. Her multiple business ventures has led her to financial independence, and a life-long love for business and entrepreneurship. She is the co-Founder of DCpodfest, and is seasoned podcaster who produces the Podcasting Smarter Podcast for Podbean. One of her passions is helping people grow their businesses through business and conference consulting. She uses her super powers for good as Owner and Founder of Social Media Rescue, a heroic marketing agency providing online customer service and training to grow your company and rescue your brand perception specializing in online crisis management. She is also the co-founder of a recently launched company, Sparent–a virtual temp agency staffed by stay at home moms with skills to spare. When she is not all up in your business, she performs with The Improv Imps and listens to podcasts, of course! She lives with her hunk of spunk husband, Thor and their 140 lb. drool beast, Meatball in Fairfax, VA.

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Today's podcast was with Mary Sue Dahill, Founder of MSD Advisors & Technology Matchmaker dives into setting up systems and automation using technology tools for solopreneurs and micro-businesses. Everyday she works with clients to help them automate tedious administrative tasks using technology customized to their business needs to avoid the high cost of hiring. After working with her, clients feel LIBERATED and are converts to automation and good tech.  She helps streamline their processes and automate routine activities to reduce their workload, so they can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working for themselves.

Season 2 of the DCfempreneur Podcast kicks off with a VIVID interview with Mary Kong DeVito of Girl Meets Food. She is not only a dear friend, Food blogger, Tastemaker, but Podcast Host herself. In this episode, we cover everything from Mary growing up in a Chinese household in New York City where her family’s restaurants were her playground and how she ate everything from duck blood and pork belly. She even had a column in the Washington City Paper all about her strange eats!

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Season 2 Coming Soon & Special Offer for Our Listeners!