Found-HER with Kimberley Hiebert

How much is enough? While working through the financial realities of growing a legacy business, I realized I wasn’t actually searching for a magical number. Today on Found-Her, I talk through what surfaced when this clicked for me: that this whole time, my child self has been quietly running the show by striving for safety in all the wrong ways.

If you’re a woman who’s always trying to hold it together, I want you to know that you don’t have to be so guarded, because you are inherently worthy and enough as you are. This is such a universal topic and I’d love to hear your take. Share this episode with a friend and reach out to me on Instagram @kimberley.hiebert with your thoughts. 

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In this episode of Found-Her, I’m joined by the incredible Carly Ottaway: author of Coming Home, creator of The Mirror Effect, and founder of the award-winning agency Web of Words. We talk about writing her debut book in the middle of losing her home in a fire, leading a six-figure business through the pandemic, and raising two young kids, all while doing the deep inner work that so many founders avoid. 

We also unpack The Mirror Effect and how our businesses, teams, and relationships reflect the truth of how we’re showing up. If you’re waiting for the perfect moment to create your dreams and tell your story, this is your reminder: it doesn’t exist. Start now. Show us your support by leaving a like and review on this episode and connecting with Carly using the links below. I’ll see you next time!

Connect with Carly:

Website: https://www.carlyottaway.com/
Book: https://www.cominghomebook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itscarlyottaway
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyottaway/
Reader Bonuses: https://www.carlyottaway.com/book#bonuses

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Today, we’re getting honest about asking for what you want, taking up space before you feel ready, and why “waiting” is often the thing holding you back the most. I’m fresh off of the High Vibe Women networking event and have so many insights to share after spending a few days with women who are building big lives and bold businesses. 

I talk about my reaction to watching one woman take action while everyone else waited, and how clearly it reflected the ways we delay, hesitate, and wait for permission in our own founder journeys. I also unpack why becoming an “ask-hole” is essential and what it looks like to take full ownership of your vision. If this resonates, leave a review, subscribe, and share it with the founder who needs the reminder that she doesn’t need permission to move.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with another founder who needs it. Until next time! 

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In this episode of Found-Her, I’m joined by Christy Amason, women’s wellness expert and founder of Empowerfit. Through her work, Christy brings a deep focus on pelvic health and chronic pain, supporting women in regaining strength and achieving greater control over their wellness.

Christy gets real about the tough lessons that come with going all in on your dreams: how it exposes every flaw in your systems and team, and how lonely entrepreneurship can be as you evolve. Her north star? Building a “free” life with more time, money, and choices for herself and her family. This conversation is for any woman ready to build, grow, and show up for herself.

Connect with Christy:
Website: http://empowerfit.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerfitshpk https://www.instagram.com/christy__amason

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Welcome back to Found-Her! In this episode, I share the surprising answer I gave on a recent pitch application when asked about the hardest obstacle in my founder journey. Building a legacy business from scratch has pushed me to grow in ways I never expected, and I open up about what it feels like to create something that lives and operates beyond me.

I didn’t expect that the biggest challenge wouldn’t be money, strategy, or skill gaps, but that it would be the people closest to me. Tune in to hear the honest reflections behind that realization and how I’m learning to navigate these moments without letting them dim my vision.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with another founder who needs it. Until next time! 

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Brooke Budke isn’t just a powerhouse in franchising, she’s the truth-teller, pattern-breaker, and deeply grounded leader the industry has been waiting for. As the CEO of Momentum Brands and one of franchising’s top female CMOs, she’s helped launch more than 500 grand openings and shape the marketing for 22 franchise brands.

Today on Found-Her, Brooke and I dig into intuition, identity, and the emotional realities of being a founder. We talk about decisive leadership, navigating uncertainty, motherhood, single parenting, and the inner work that shapes the outer wins. If you’re building something big, you're going to want to listen in. Take what you need from this conversation and then share it one with the founder in your life who’s ready for more. I’ll see you next time!

Connect with Brooke:
Website: https://www.brookebudke.com/ / https://www.themomentumbrands.com/
Sign up for The Sauce: https://momentum-brands.myflodesk.com/thesauce
Instagram: @brookebudke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebudke

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This week on Found-HER, I get real about what it means to be a female franchisor in a space that has been dominated by old systems, old voices, and old rules. I’ve worn every role in franchising, from selling popcorn as a young mom, to being a franchisee, to now being the franchisor, and along the way, I’ve witnessed and experienced an insane amount of gatekeeping.

But here’s the truth: there is more than one way to build a legacy. There is room for women to lead differently and do it well. Sometimes, being the one who challenges the norms is exactly what you’re called to do.

Let’s rise together! Share this episode with a fellow founder who’s blazing her own trail and leave me a review so we can keep building up this empowering space. 

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Welcome back to Found-HER! This week, I’m talking with my high-vibe and wildly inspiring friend Kristina Bartold, CEO of The Social Snippet and Co-Founder of High Vibe Women. In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually takes to build a business, a community, and a life that feels aligned.

We chat about leaving the security of a “real job,” why your network is often your greatest business asset, and the moments that nearly broke her, like a CRA nightmare that became one of her biggest growth lessons. Kristina shares what it means to trust your gut, keep your integrity intact, and shake it off (yes, literally Taylor Swift style) when things get difficult.

Thanks for tuning in! If you loved this convo, don’t forget to share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast for more business bestie chats.

Connect with Kristina:
Instagram: @kristina.bartold / @thsocialsnippet / @highvibe.women
Website: https://www.thesocialsnippet.com/ / https://www.highvibewomen.ca

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Welcome to the first episode of Found-HER! Today, I’m sharing the catalyst question that changed the trajectory of my business and my life: 
“Why are you sitting in the back?”

In this episode, I open up about the years of subtle friction in both my marriage and our business that led me to confront old beliefs, hidden values, and the quiet ways we hold ourselves back. You’ll hear how I moved from playing the “support role” to stepping fully into my purpose as a founder and CEO, and how giving myself permission to lead from the front has transformed everything.If you take away anything from this episode it’s this: don’t be afraid to sit at the head of the table, because it might just change everything for the better. 

If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with your business bestie. I’ll see you next time! 

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Welcome to Found-HER, the podcast for women building empires, breaking barriers, and finding themselves in the process. I’m Kimberley Hiebert and I’m here to share the real, unfiltered journey of creating something bigger than yourself. Together, we’ll dive into the truth behind the wins, the growth that cracks you open and rebuilds you stronger, and what it really means to live as your truest self. If you’re ready to rise, redefine success, and finally claim your seat at the table, this space is for you.

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