Female Founders Breaking Boundaries

Not every business owner can do all the tasks their business requires without burnout. This brings up the opportunity to find out what type of person you might need to fill these gaps and bring your strengths together to thrive. That’s why episode 85 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about Integrator / COO / DOO / OBM - What’s the difference and which do you need right now?

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing the importance of understanding these different roles and actionable steps you can take right now to start to fill the position you need that will drive your business forward. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Katalin Karikó, the biochemist from Hungary whose perseverance led to a major contribution to today’s COVID vaccines.   
• The differences between an integrator, a COO, a DOO, or an OBM- how they overlap one another and how they can help your business in different ways.
• Questions to ask yourself to better determine which one of these positions is right for your business at the current moment.
• Talking about cancel culture and how it ties into the consumer’s choice to support the businesses they believe in.

Keep challenging those stale, outdated, and inflexible business practices and embrace these new ways of achieving success that leaves room for your life in the process. 

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Gone are the days when it was discouraged to talk about our personal lives, feelings, and overall well-being in the workplace and although it has been difficult to reverse some of our toxic habits, we at least understand there is a correlation between mental health and productivity. This week’s episode 84 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about banishing toxic workplace culture!  

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Lindsay Recknell shares the importance of implementing proactive, not reactive benefits plans so that we can disrupt the negative thread of toxicity in the workplace through mental health and self-awareness. Some of the things Lindsay and I cover in this episode are:

• What is emotional intelligence, how it shows up in the workplace, and how you can use it to become a better leader. 
• The impact that self-awareness has on us as leaders. 
• Flexible and creative ways you can implement mental health support in the workplace. 
• Being a conscious leader by creating a culture that values boundaries and reverses the generational leadership habits that are keeping us stuck. 

I think we can all agree that prioritizing mental health and practicing self-awareness and emotional intelligence is the key to a more productive workforce that translates to business growth and increased profits. 

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Mental Health for Leaders: Eliminating Toxic Leadership with Dr. Kevin Sansberry II

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FFBB: Creating a Results-Oriented Company Culture

Your job description is the front line marketing tool that is going to attract candidates into the role you are hiring for but if you’re following traditional job description frameworks, you may be attracting talent that looks good on paper but doesn’t end up working out in the long run. This week’s episode 83 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about using job descriptions to attract the right talent!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing why having a well ironed out job description is so important when it comes to both attracting and retaining employees and actionable steps you can take right now to shift your job descriptions so that your applicants can picture themselves in the role or self-select out of the process. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating  Emily McCarthy, co-founder of GORUCK for bringing the principles of special forces together with functional fitness and building a community around the idea of pushing your mind and body beyond what you think is possible. 
• Where a traditional job description may be lacking when it comes to focusing on the things that actually matter. 
• What to include in your job descriptions so you can start attracting the right talent. 
• The importance of including traits vs. skills on a job description. 
• Using your job description to come up with the interview questions that are going to allow the applicant to demonstrate that they are a good fit for the role. 
• My thoughts on how the difference between being nice and being kind intertwines with setting boundaries and the #MeToo movement. 

I encourage you to take time to go back and look at the job descriptions you are putting out there and make the necessary changes that will help you start attracting high-quality candidates. 

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Episode 39: Accountability is Key

As female entrepreneurs, we are often balancing so much more than our male counterparts, and therefore, require much more free time and flexibility in our schedules in order to manage it all. Luckily for us, a project management system can do just that. This week’s episode 82 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about managing your business operations!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Kaci Ackerman shares how she helps CEOs transform the way they manage their business through an effective project management system using ClickUp and actionable steps you can take right now to implement a project management system that works for you. Some of the things Kaci and I cover in this episode are:

• The benefits of implementing a project management system for everyone, no matter their position in the business. 
• How ClickUp (and similar project management systems) allows the CEO and leadership team to pull themselves out of the day-to-day tasks and re-center their focus on the bigger picture. 
• The ways in which ClickUp can help you free up time by cutting down meetings, time spent following up, integrating automation, and frankly, cutting out unnecessary work.
• Tips in getting started implementing a project management system that grows with you and your business needs. 

Our number one goal is to give you the life of time freedom and allowing you to spend your working hours on the things that actually matter to you and your business goals. 

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FFBB: No More Team Meetings That Could Have Been Emails 

We talk often about how difficult it is for women entrepreneurs to obtain funding so when we come across someone who was successful and can act as a champion for us all, we must value what we can learn from them. This week’s episode 81 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about breaking venture capital glass ceilings!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Lindsay McLean is sharing how she secured an impressive amount of venture capital for her business idea and actionable steps you can take right now to advocate for the funding to get your own ideas off of the ground. Some of the things Lindsay and I cover in this episode are:

• How Home Lister is disrupting the real estate market by giving sellers the control of selling their own home with the support of a brokerage team leading them along the way.
• Lindsay’s experience obtaining venture capital in a market where women have a challenging time getting funded. 
• The ways in which investors provide value to your business far beyond the financial support and what to look for in finding investors aligned with your goals. 
• Advice for women entrepreneurs actively seeking venture capital. 

There are so many obstacles in every new startup, finding venture capital being only one of the many, but what is important is that you just keep going, no matter what comes your way. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Whether you’re going through a divorce or any other significant life change, there are so many factors that take a toll on your overall well-being. More often than not, we prepare for the physical things but it is also so important to give yourself the space to manage the emotional side as well. This week’s episode 80 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about thriving through divorce as an entrepreneur!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Amber Hawley shares how the emotional side of divorce impacts your business and actionable steps you can take right now to protect your emotional well-being while keeping your business afloat. Some of the things Amber and I cover in this episode are:

• The emotional impact that a big life change can have on our business. 
• How to navigate the grieving and healing period of any big life shift. 
• When and how to give yourself grace if you are struggling emotionally. 
• How to prepare your team and plan your business around the rollercoaster of emotions that are impacting your work. 

Whatever you’re feeling is not forever so in the moment, learn to give yourself space on your calendar and grace in your life and with your expectations of yourself. 

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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FFBB: Protecting Your Business Through Divorce with Hannah Smolinski

FFBB: An Easy Button for Easily Distracted Entrepreneurs with Amber Hawley

As women, there are countless systemic boundaries, both of which to some extent we can and cannot control, standing in between us from achieving success as an entrepreneur. Believe it or not, after 60+ episodes, this is still happening. That’s why this week for episode 79 of the Female Founders Breaking Boundaries podcast, I am rereleasing one of my most popular episodes where I discuss the systemic boundaries that are holding women entrepreneurs back!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing the importance of understanding the systemic obstacles in our way, both spoken about and not, and tools you can use right now to take small, simple, and actionable steps to break these boundaries and move past them. Some of the things I cover in this episode are:

• Celebrating Eve Rodsky author of the book Fair Play and her work on the problem of the unpaid invisible work that women have shouldered for far too long. 
• Where the child care crisis stems from and how it is impacting mothers unfairly. 
• Women holding the position as the “default parent” and the mental and invisible workload that leads to exhaustion and constant burnout. 
• The obvious (and not so obvious) places women are undervalued in the workforce. 
• The uncomfortable mindset that women carry around money causes them to undervalue their work and become less likely to find and secure money for their businesses. 
• The lack of support women receive both in the home and in their professional industry. 
• Small steps to start implementing today in order to move past these boundaries and reshape the future of women entrepreneurs. 
• Discussing our society built on building up men by riding on the backs of women’s unpaid labor.  

There are endless boundaries that hold women entrepreneurs back but I encourage you today as always, to go out there and break those boundaries. 

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We have evolved so much consciously over the last 5 years alone that we cannot use the same strategies we have been using and expect them to work anymore. People are craving transparency and authenticity. This week’s episode 78 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about a new age of marketing!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Sarah Santacroce shares the importance of breaking out of the status quo that is traditional marketing and actionable steps you can take right now to market in a way that makes both the seller and the buyer feel good. Some of the things Sarah and I cover in this episode are:

• How Sarah’s upbringing led her to want to market differently and played into the values she practices in her business.  
• Comparing traditional marketing methods to the methods Sarah and I use with our own clients. 
• How you can flip these traditional marketing practices and use them in a more humane and nurturing way.
• The differences between marketing and selling from a marketing perspective. 
• Sarah’s approach to the sales funnel that gives the power back to the client. 
• The 7 P’s of humane marketing.

If you’ve practiced marketing in a way that left you feeling icky before, we’ve all been there! It was something we were taught we should do BUT there are other practices that work just as well and won’t leave you feeling guilty about how you made the sale. 

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Humane Marketing: The Difference Between Vision, Mission and Passion with Casey Gromer

A Fresh Wave of Marketing by Casey Gromer 

FFBB: Could You Outsource Your Sales? With Nikki Rausch 

At the end of the day, you’re either going to pass your business down as a legacy brand, you’re going to close it down or you’re going to sell it but no one talks about exit strategy as much as they should. We’re only ever focused on growing and scaling, not what happens after we grow and scale. This week’s episode 77 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about selling a business!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, my guest Julie Ball shares some subscription box basics and actionable steps you can take right now to create an exit plan for selling your business. Some of the things Julie and I cover in this episode are:

• Why subscription boxes are great for both the business owner and consumer. 
• Things to consider before shifting into a subscription-based business model.
• How Julie started her subscription box business for women entrepreneurs and what led her to ultimately sell it.
• Using a business broker to sell your business with ease. 
• Dropping the guilt around selling your business, even if you’re the face of the brand. 

Get very clear on what your version of success looks like right now and take the necessary steps to get you there. 

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Toxic productivity stems from the corporate environment fueled by greed and power, no matter the cost. Unfortunately, this has been going on for so long that we have adopted this mindset as standard practice in the workplace and it is up to us as entrepreneurs to make a change. This week’s episode 76 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about creating a results-oriented company culture!

Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”

I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!

In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing what it means to have a results-orientated company culture and actionable steps you can take right now to approach productivity in your company in a healthy way. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: 

• Celebrating Allison Robinson, founder of the Mom Project for connecting women with flexible job opportunities and creating doorways for women to enter back into the workforce. 
• Examples of what toxic productivity and promoting hustle culture might look like. 
• What to look for in your own business as signs that you may be focusing on the wrong things. 
• Steps you can take to move towards becoming a results-oriented workplace. 
• The beneficial impacts of operating as a results-oriented workplace 
• My deep thoughts on the book ban list.   

I want you to think about your business, how you’re operating and functioning as a team, and if there are any changes you could incorporate into the short or long term that will shift the mindset from what am I doing today to what results am I getting today.

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Episode 45: Tracking and Keeping Score of Your Metrics