She Built Success

She Built Success

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She Built Success episodes

  • 81: The Person Behind the Advocacy | Why Presence Matters

    Small business advocacy is more than access or programs. In this episode, Reggie Mitchell shares what real support, empathy, and relationship building look like behind the scenes and why showing up matters.

    Press play to join a grounded conversation about empathy, access, and what it really means to support entrepreneurs beyond transactions.
    Reggie shares his journey from government contracting to advocacy, how listening became a leadership skill, and why responding, showing up, and trying matters more than perfection. This conversation is about service, responsibility, and redefining success without ego.
    If you have ever felt invisible in systems that were supposed to support you, this episode will feel validating.
    🎧 New episodes drop Wednesdays on YouTube and Fridays on audio platforms.
    Tap subscribe so you can stay with the conversations as the build continues.

    55 min
  • 80: How to Build a Community You Love | Why Community Is More Than a Group

    Building community isn’t about platforms or groups. It’s about connection, encouragement and finding your people. In this episode of She Built Success, I share how I’m building community in real time.

    This is a grounded conversation about what community really means, why it starts in comments and DMs, and how building collaboratively matters more than building loudly.

    I talk through real examples of online engagement, why I’m not pushing offers right now and how this season is focused on serving, listening and building alongside you.

    If you’re craving genuine connection, rethinking how you engage online or building something that needs community to thrive, this episode will resonate.
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    11 min
  • 79: When the Plan Falls Apart and the Build Shifts

    2025 did not go as planned. In this episode of She Built Success, I reflect on business pivots, burnout, government contracting changes and what happens when the strategy you built no longer fits the landscape.

    I talk openly about how I planned 2025, why government contracting and coaching offers had to pause, how constant change led to burnout and why I chose to slow down instead of forcing outdated strategies.

    This is a real-time conversation about business uncertainty, alignment, community-building and giving yourself permission to rethink what comes next.

    If your year didn’t turn out the way you expected and you’re sitting in the tension of what’s next, this episode will feel familiar.
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    11 min
  • 78: 3 Signs It’s Time to Pivot in Business

    Knowing when to pivot in business isn’t always about strategy. Sometimes it shows up as burnout, misalignment and tension with work that once felt easy. In this episode of She Built Success, I share the signs I noticed when it became clear it was time to pivot.

    This is a real-time conversation about business burnout, alignment, timing and navigating the space between staying and shifting. I talk through the internal signals that showed up for me, why being tired can be data and how acknowledging tension can lead to clarity without rushing the next move.

    If you’re questioning your pace, feeling irritated by work that once energized you or sensing that something needs to change but you’re not sure how yet, this episode will resonate.
    Tap subscribe so you can stay with the conversations as the build continues.

    17 min
  • 77: From Corporate Burnout to Building Gym Hooky

    What does it look like to build success without burning yourself out in the process?

    In this episode of She Built Success, Claudia sits down with Ariel Belgrave—founder of Gym Hooky—for a real conversation about career pivots, wellness, and building a business that actually fits your life.
    Ariel shares how climbing the corporate ladder led to burnout, why she started Gym Hooky as a side hustle for five years, and how a community built around skipping the gym and working out at home grew alongside her full-time career in HR and tech.
    Ariel also shares what’s next—including her upcoming climb of Mount Kilimanjaro—and how fulfillment now drives every decision she makes.
    Season 4 is about The Build Continues—and this episode reminds us that how you build matters just as much as what you build.
    🎧 Listen in if you’re navigating a pivot, rethinking success, or learning how to build sustainably.
    Tap subscribe so you can stay with the conversations as the build continues.

    44 min
  • 76: Season 3 Finale of She Built Success

    We did it, Bold Moves Besties — Season 3 of She Built Success is officially a wrap!

    This season, we went deep into:
    💥 How to start, shift, and scale in government contracting
    💥 Building systems that actually make business sustainable
    💥 Balancing faith, family and entrepreneurship
    💥 The behind-the-scenes stories that remind us: you can build success your way
    In this recap, I’m sharing the most-watched episodes, your favorite moments, and yes — plenty of bloopers.

    22 min
  • 75: The Backend Blueprint Every Entrepreneur Needs

    Systems don’t just make your business run, they keep you sane.

    In this episode of She Built Success, I’m sharing the 3 core systems I use daily to run my GovCon and creative businesses without burning out:
    ⚙️ CRM for managing relationships and opportunities
    ⚙️ Task management for keeping my team (and myself) on track
    ⚙️ Digital content system for planning, creating, and publishing assets
    I break down how we use Airtable to organize everything from government agency contacts to content calendar workflows and how you can adapt these strategies even if you’re a team of one.
    🌱 Ready to grow in GovCon? Start here...
    → https://shebuiltsuccess.com/hub
    This is your one-stop resource for small business government contracting (GovCon) success.
    📱 Get Social w/ Claudia
    Ask Me Anything https://shebuiltsuccess.com/leave-a-voicemail/https://instagram.com/boldlyclaudiahttps://linkedin.com/in/boldlyclaudia

    18 min
  • 74: From Target to Tech How My Past Jobs Shaped My GovCon Path

    Before She Built Success, before coaching and even before my first government contract there was Target, internships, Fortune 500 help desks and even a flagship beauty store gig.

    In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes into the non-government jobs I’ve held and the lessons they left me with.
    From learning how to organize files at my first internship, to working in retail, to stepping into IT with a Fortune 500 company each experience gave me something I still carry into my business today.

    🌱 Ready to grow in GovCon? Start here...
    → https://shebuiltsuccess.com/hub
    This is your one-stop resource for small business government contracting (GovCon) success.
    📱 Get Social w/ Claudia
    Ask Me Anything https://shebuiltsuccess.com/leave-a-voicemail/https://instagram.com/boldlyclaudiahttps://linkedin.com/in/boldlyclaudia

    15 min
  • 73: Books That Changed My Business + Faith Journey

    For the past 4 years, I’ve been walking through devotionals and books that have completely shaped how I see life, faith, and business.

    In this She Built Success episode, I’m sharing the books that guided my growth and kept me grounded while building as a CEO, mom, and believer. From Stephanie Ike Okafor’s The Power of Your Dreams to Priscilla Shirer’s Fervent and classics like The Prayer of Jabez—these pages held the wisdom I needed to keep going.

    📖 Books I Mention:
    - The Power of Your Dreams – Stephanie Ike Okafor
    - The Garden Within – Dr. Anita Phillips
    - Elijah (Charles Swindoll & Priscilla Shirer)
    - Fervent – Priscilla Shirer
    - Discerning the Voice of God – Priscilla Shirer
    - The Prayer of Jabez – Bruce Wilkinson
    - A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23 – W. Phillip Keller

    Whether you’re leading a business, managing family, or growing in faith—these reads can shift your perspective and help you stay aligned.
    ✨ What’s the book that’s changed YOU the most? Drop it in the comments.
    📩 Join the Bold Moves Newsletter
    → https://shebuiltsuccess.com/enews
    🌱 Ready to grow in GovCon? Start here...
    → https://shebuiltsuccess.com/hub
    This is your one-stop resource for small business government contracting (GovCon) success.
    📱 Get Social w/ Claudia
    Ask Me Anything https://shebuiltsuccess.com/leave-a-voicemail/https://instagram.com/boldlyclaudiahttps://linkedin.com/in/boldlyclaudia

    8 min
  • 72: A GovCon Tactic Most Entrepreneurs Ignore

    Think government contracting is only about SAM.gov or proposals? Not quite.

    In this episode of She Built Success, I’m breaking down the Federal Register aka the federal government’s daily diary and why every small business serious about GovCon should pay attention to it.
    Here's what's being covered when you press play:
    ✅ How to access federalregister.gov and what you’ll find there
    ✅ The difference between notices, executive orders, and rules
    ✅ Why tracking policies can position your business ahead of opportunities
    ✅ How to set up a free account and organize documents that matter to your niche
    ✅ Real examples (from trade to executive orders) and how they tie back to small business strategy
    📩 Join the Bold Moves Newsletter
    → https://shebuiltsuccess.com/enews
    🌱 Ready to grow in GovCon? Start here...
    → https://shebuiltsuccess.com/hub
    This is your one-stop resource for small business government contracting (GovCon) success.
    📱 Get Social w/ Claudia
    Ask Me Anything https://shebuiltsuccess.com/leave-a-voicemail/https://instagram.com/boldlyclaudiahttps://linkedin.com/in/boldlyclaudia

    12 min

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She Built Success is a podcast & video platform for entrepreneurs who are building in real time , not just celebrating wins, but navigating the work behind them.