She's So Bossy

In this episode of She’s So Bossy, Jaci and Melissa sit down with Nancy Marshall, third-generation owner of Aluminum Supply Company, Marshall Sales, and a West Michigan fastener distributor. Nancy took over the business in 2005, stepped into leadership during a recession, and rebuilt three companies while navigating the realities of legacy, culture, and change. She talks candidly about inheriting a business she didn’t start, learning to lead without her father’s safety net, and confronting the fear and isolation that come with running a family-owned operation. She shares how the recession forced her to diversify, how she dismantled the old way of doing things, and what it took to stop being the lid that held growth back. Nancy explains how vulnerability made her a stronger leader, why hiring for character changed her team, and how peer participation in hiring helped transform the culture. She discusses shifting the three companies from siloed operations to shared strengths, adapting to a male-dominated industry, and preparing her daughter for succession in a healthier, more transparent organization. She also covers the resilience forged in crisis, the long arc of redefining leadership at sixty-two, and the discipline required to build a company people actually want to work in. For women leading multigenerational companies, for founders trying to get out of day-to-day operations, and for anyone wrestling with legacy versus evolution, this conversation delivers clarity, hard-earned lessons, and a precise framework for growth.

At just 23 years old, with two kids and $5,000 borrowed from her dad, Elizabeth Ponce launched a construction company that would eventually become a multi-million dollar success. But the journey was anything but smooth. In this episode, Elizabeth joins hosts Jaci Russo and Melissa Bowen to share how she rebuilt after losing everything, what resilience really looks like, and why authenticity and people—not marketing budgets—built her brand.

Elizabeth opens up about:

• Starting her business as a young single mom with no college degree
• Losing it all after a major project collapse and how she clawed her way back
• Building a loyal team that lines up to work for her every summer
• Doubling revenue in a single year through better planning and people development
• Creating the Luna Awards, a statewide celebration honoring women in construction

It’s a story of grit, humility, and the power of showing up—proof that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about refusing to quit.

Listen if you’ve ever thought about giving up, wondered how to grow again after a loss, or needed a reminder that resilience isn’t built in comfort—it’s built in the climb.

In this episode of She’s So Bossy, we sit down with Missy Rogers, co-founder and president of Noble Plastics, to talk about leadership, resilience, and the realities of building a business. From growing up in New Orleans and navigating unexpected adventures abroad to leading a manufacturing company in Louisiana, Missy shares the wisdom she’s gained along the way.

She opens up about what it means to celebrate team success while staying grounded, how leaders can give space and grace for people to grow, and why leadership always starts with leading yourself. We also talk about learning through mistakes, building trust with your team, and redefining what it means to “be the boss.”

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance confidence with humility or how to nurture talent without micromanaging, this conversation will inspire you.

Highlights:

• Missy’s early journey and unexpected lessons in resilience
• How to recognize and develop talent without pigeonholing people
• Why leadership begins with leading yourself
• The importance of giving team members grace as they grow
• The power of redefining success beyond titles and accolades

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/noble-plastics-inc/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/NoblePlastics/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobleplastics/

In this episode of She’s So Bossy, Jaci Russo and Melissa Bowen sit down with Stacy Sloan, founder of Three Little Birds Granola, to talk about how she turned a passion for healthy food into a multi-million-dollar business that’s feeding kids across the country. Stacy shares her path from working as a chef to becoming an “accidental entrepreneur,” how her granola ended up in school districts nationwide, and why confidence and persistence were her biggest business lessons.

The conversation dives into the myths about granola as a health food, the importance of providing kids with nutritious meals, and the challenges Stacy faced in growing her business. She also opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, learning to make decisions before she felt ready, and how The Science of Getting Rich shaped her leadership style.

And in true She’s So Bossy fashion, Stacy reflects on what it means to be called “bossy” as a woman in business, the power of persistence, and the importance of leaving people with the “experience of increase.”

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most mass-produced granola is just “a cookie in a bag” – and how Stacy set out to change that.

• How she found her niche in K–12 school nutrition programs and why it became her calling

• The role confidence (or the lack of it) plays in building a business

• Why making quick decisions – and sometimes spending money before you’re ready – can be game-changing

• How The Science of Getting Rich influenced Stacy’s leadership and values

About Stacy Sloan:

Stacy Sloan is the founder of Three Little Birds Granola, a company dedicated to making truly healthy, allergen-free granola that kids (and adults) love. Her products are now served in schools across Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado, helping thousands of students build healthier eating habits from an early age.

When cousins Lauren Bercier and Laken Swan came up with the idea to rent silk wedding flowers, it sounded a little crazy—even to them. But nearly 10 years and 50,000 weddings later, Something Borrowed Blooms has revolutionized the bridal industry and built a multimillion-dollar brand out of Lafayette, Louisiana.

In this episode, Jaci and Melissa sit down with the founders to talk about what it takes to scale a business from an idea no one believed in to a national brand that's now competing with traditional florists and fresh flower delivery services. They share how they built a disruptive model, overcame moments that nearly broke them, and why their “path to 10%” is the north star for every decision they make.

From FedEx runs in U-Hauls to power poses in bathroom mirrors, this is the real story behind how two women turned scrappy startup energy into category-defining success, without a roadmap, but with relentless drive and trust in each other.

If you're building something big, this one’s for you.

When Liz Picarazzi started snapping photos of ugly trash enclosures around Brooklyn, she didn’t know she was laying the groundwork for CITIBIN, a premium outdoor storage brand now serving homes, cities, and even bear country. In this episode, Liz shares her journey from a corporate career to building a million-dollar, woman-owned company, securing municipal contracts in New York City, and ultimately achieving the coveted bear-resistance certification after multiple failed attempts. It’s a story of vision, grit, and turning “trash” into treasure.

Show Notes

 In this episode of She’s So Bossy, Jaci Russo and Melissa Bowen sit down with Liz Reich-Picarazzi, founder and CEO of CITIBIN. What began as a side project to beautify New York sidewalks has grown into a thriving business tackling rat infestations, municipal waste challenges, and even grizzly bears. Liz’s journey offers rare insight into scaling a product company, breaking into government contracts, and navigating the personal dynamics of working with family.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The “aha” moment: How stroller walks through Brooklyn sparked a new product category in waste management.
• From handyman service to premium product line: Prototyping CITIBIN with paying clients.
• Breaking into B2G: Winning over New York City and adapting residential products for municipal needs.
• Manufacturing lessons: Moving production from U.S. factories to China, then diversifying into Vietnam to navigate tariff risks.
• Family business dynamics: Hiring her husband as COO and bringing her daughter into the company for a summer.
• Overcoming imposter syndrome: Competing in a space dominated by architects, policymakers, and city planners.
• Bear country breakthrough: Three tries, two failures, and finally earning Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee certification.
• Leadership truth: Why knowing your strengths—and not managing everything yourself—can accelerate growth.

Resources & Links

• CITIBIN: https://citibin.com/
• Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizarazzi/?hl=en
• Connect with Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-reisch-picarazzi/
• Pinterest Hall of Shame (Ugly Trash Enclosures):  https://www.pinterest.com/elizarazzi/trash-enclosures/

What does it take to go from selling magazines at age five to leading a company from losing $1 million to generating nearly $500 million in revenue? Dianna Kokoszka will tell you—and she’s not holding back. Her story is part masterclass in mindset, part unfiltered look at the realities women face in male-dominated industries, and 100% proof that courage, strategy, and heart can change everything.

In this episode of She’s So Bossy, Jaci and Melissa sit down with Dianna Kokoszka—real estate legend, author of Becoming More, and creator of the game-changing BOLD program. Dianna shares:

• How she went from being turned down by 12 real estate offices to selling 104 homes her first year.
• The pivotal mindset shift that took her from personal financial crisis to building a $485M division at Keller Williams.
• The four “storytellers” in your head—and how to fire the ones holding you back.
• Why women must lean in, support each other, and refuse to stay small.
• How her new Mindset Assessment is transforming teams, leaders, and lives.

This conversation is equal parts inspiration and practical wisdom. Whether you’re growing your business, leading a team, or just trying to get out of your own way, Dianna’s insights will challenge you to think bigger, act bolder, and become more.

Resources & Links:

• Becoming More by Dianna Kokoszka – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C72P6WM7?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_966B18M7JT9FARCX27Q9
• Dianna’s Mindset Assessment – https://take.quiz-maker.com/QEGH4FJ3B
• Connect with Dianna: https://diannakokoszka.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannakokoszka/

Laurel Hess didn’t set out to disrupt an industry—she just wanted clean clothes and a little breathing room. What started as a working mom’s pain point turned into Hampr, a fast-growing, venture-backed laundry solution now operating in 20 states. In this episode, Laurel shares how she built one of the rare women-led startups to cross $1 million in annual revenue, without a roadmap, without pretending to know it all, and without letting fear stop her.

We dig into what it really takes to scale a business while raising a family, answering to investors, and still centering your team with empathy. From learning what a cap table is to shifting her company from B2C to B2B (and increasing revenue 15x in the process), Laurel’s journey is an unfiltered, deeply human look at what it means to “do it scared.”

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow with integrity, lead with heart, and juggle it all without pretending balance is the goal, this one’s for you.

When cousins Lauren Bercier and Laken Swan came up with the idea to rent silk wedding flowers, it sounded a little crazy—even to them. But nearly 10 years and 50,000 weddings later, Something Borrowed Blooms has revolutionized the bridal industry and built a multimillion-dollar brand out of Lafayette, Louisiana.

In this episode, Jaci and Melissa sit down with the founders to talk about what it takes to scale a business from an idea no one believed in to a national brand that's now competing with traditional florists and fresh flower delivery services. They share how they built a disruptive model, overcame moments that nearly broke them, and why their “path to 10%” is the north star for every decision they make.

From FedEx runs in U-Hauls to power poses in bathroom mirrors, this is the real story behind how two women turned scrappy startup energy into category-defining success, without a roadmap, but with relentless drive and trust in each other.

If you're building something big, this one’s for you.

What happens when a broadcast journalist turns PR pro, launches her own firm, gets acquired—and then buys it back? You get Sarah Segal. In this episode, Jaci and Melissa talk with the founder of Segal Communications about building a lifestyle PR agency in the competitive Bay Area, navigating the unexpected twists of entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to break past the $1 million revenue ceiling.

Sarah opens up about leading through uncertainty, the realities of hiring and delegation, and why transparency and trust are the cornerstones of her company culture. She shares how she’s preparing her agency for the next level of growth, what she’s learning from her newest hire, and the personal milestones that define her version of success (hint: they involve coffee, cake, and maybe a neck lift).

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay bossy without burning out, this one’s for you.