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Professionalism and human necessities should not be at odds. Samantha Bolosan, founder and CEO of The POM Team, proves it. She built a fractional finance firm not by demanding burnout, but by championing a culture where being present in your family life is just as valued as closing the books. In this episode of The Speak in Flow Podcast with Melinda Lee, Samantha dismantles the myth of the rigid, always-on workplace and shares the operational blueprint that lets her team and business thrive on their own terms.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The "Peace of Mind" Business Model
“I really wanted to build a business that would provide an ecosystem in which all aspects of my life could thrive.”
How Samantha’s personal need for integration as a new mom became a market-defining company mission that attracts top talent and loyal clients.
To Systemize for the "Human Variable"
“I have to have team members that are highly trained and flexible to jump in and jump out where I need them to.”
A people-centric business is inherently unpredictable. Samantha reveals her strategic approach to mitigating this risk, not by restricting flexibility, but by building intelligent redundancies.
How Written Values Transform Hiring and Culture
For the POM Team, the shift from a vague ethos to a codified set of core values was a game-changer. Writing down their values established clear benchmarks for every hiring decision and team interaction.
Be Kind, Not Nice
“I like to be kind, but I'm not gonna always be nice. And to me, that means really caring about the person's ultimate outcome.”
True authenticity in leadership requires the courage to prioritize long-term growth over short-term likability. Samantha discusses her philosophy that the kindest thing you can do for your team is to be honest and direct.
About the Guest:
Samantha Bolosan is a fractional finance expert who has redefined what it means to build a high-performance, human-centric company. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, she has been a key financial architect for VC-backed ventures, guiding them from infancy through hyper-growth across tech, multi-channel retail, and agency services. A trusted operator from the outset, Samantha was a founding team member for major brands including LowerMyBills.com, Myspace Labs, and Sole Society.
Social Handles:
Website: https://www.thepomteam.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pomteam
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabolosan/
Fun Facts:
- 🐱 Proud Cat Mom: She is utterly devoted to her cat, Bella, who answers to a myriad of nicknames, including Belly Bean and Hells Bells when she's misbehaving.
- 🍚Culinary Adventurer: Samantha believes life is too short for bad food and bad company. She actively surrounds herself with people who make her laugh and is always on the hunt for a new culinary experience.
- 📺Master of Balance: She has perfected the art of the push-and-pull, equally passionate about an intense workout and the pure joy of a lazy day in bed binge-watching a great show.
About Melinda:
Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.
She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.
Website: https://speakinflow.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow
Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall
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By Melinda LeeProfessionalism and human necessities should not be at odds. Samantha Bolosan, founder and CEO of The POM Team, proves it. She built a fractional finance firm not by demanding burnout, but by championing a culture where being present in your family life is just as valued as closing the books. In this episode of The Speak in Flow Podcast with Melinda Lee, Samantha dismantles the myth of the rigid, always-on workplace and shares the operational blueprint that lets her team and business thrive on their own terms.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The "Peace of Mind" Business Model
“I really wanted to build a business that would provide an ecosystem in which all aspects of my life could thrive.”
How Samantha’s personal need for integration as a new mom became a market-defining company mission that attracts top talent and loyal clients.
To Systemize for the "Human Variable"
“I have to have team members that are highly trained and flexible to jump in and jump out where I need them to.”
A people-centric business is inherently unpredictable. Samantha reveals her strategic approach to mitigating this risk, not by restricting flexibility, but by building intelligent redundancies.
How Written Values Transform Hiring and Culture
For the POM Team, the shift from a vague ethos to a codified set of core values was a game-changer. Writing down their values established clear benchmarks for every hiring decision and team interaction.
Be Kind, Not Nice
“I like to be kind, but I'm not gonna always be nice. And to me, that means really caring about the person's ultimate outcome.”
True authenticity in leadership requires the courage to prioritize long-term growth over short-term likability. Samantha discusses her philosophy that the kindest thing you can do for your team is to be honest and direct.
About the Guest:
Samantha Bolosan is a fractional finance expert who has redefined what it means to build a high-performance, human-centric company. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, she has been a key financial architect for VC-backed ventures, guiding them from infancy through hyper-growth across tech, multi-channel retail, and agency services. A trusted operator from the outset, Samantha was a founding team member for major brands including LowerMyBills.com, Myspace Labs, and Sole Society.
Social Handles:
Website: https://www.thepomteam.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pomteam
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabolosan/
Fun Facts:
- 🐱 Proud Cat Mom: She is utterly devoted to her cat, Bella, who answers to a myriad of nicknames, including Belly Bean and Hells Bells when she's misbehaving.
- 🍚Culinary Adventurer: Samantha believes life is too short for bad food and bad company. She actively surrounds herself with people who make her laugh and is always on the hunt for a new culinary experience.
- 📺Master of Balance: She has perfected the art of the push-and-pull, equally passionate about an intense workout and the pure joy of a lazy day in bed binge-watching a great show.
About Melinda:
Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.
She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.
Website: https://speakinflow.com/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow
Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall
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