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Alright, let’s get real for a hot second. 

Have you ever had that entrepreneurial anxiety gremlin whispering, “You’re not cut out for this. Just stick to the 9 to 5”? And every time you try to shove that noisy critter into a corner, it gets louder and clingier, like bubblegum on a hot sidewalk. We've all been there, sweating bullets, feeling like our entrepreneurial dreams are slipping through our fingers. But drama aside, what if there was a slick way to kick that anxiety to the curb and strut into your business like the rock star you truly are?

Hold onto your headphones because today, we're spilling the tea on how to trade in that stale corporate cubicle for a swanky home office, all while making that anxiety your footstool. This ain’t your average pep talk. Picture less boardroom blues, and more Beyoncé vibes. Let’s crank up the confidence and do this thing, shall we?

In this episode, I cover:

• The strategies for reducing your fear as you venture into the business world.
• Conquering anxiety
• Recognize the importance of making wise investment decisions
• How to make your entrepreneurial dreams into reality
• The value of creating your own identity as an entrepreneur

This episode at a glance:

[03:14]  Stepping into the entrepreneurial gladiator ring can feel like the ultimate doom, especially if your safety net has always been corporate cubicles.

[05:17] I also like to remind you that in today's environment, there's no such thing as corporate stability. Anybody could be laid off at any time. So why not bet on yourself? So why not bet on yourself?  

[10:39] You were somebody who has managed to figure out how to make your life work in a high-powered position. And you've managed to get hired and to level up in your position. So you will do it again. And this time, the rewards will be wholly yours.

[12:48] Once you switch to the solo salsa of entrepreneurship, It is about you, your ideas, and an open dance floor.  The good news is you call the shots. The bad news is you call the shots.  There is no one else to hold accountable but your lovely, hardworking self. 

[15:37] This is not about using people. It's about building genuine connections, exchanging value, and growing together.

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Free Range Thinking
• Donna Amos 
• Follow me on Instagram
• Join the waitlist!
• Take the Quiz! 
• Dawn Andrews 

You might also like:

• How Courage Can Lead To Your Purpose
• Ways To Set Focused Goals For Intentional, Sustainable Business Growth 
• 5 Myths That Stop Women From Starting Businesses

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Picture this: a bustling city, a woman in her prime, striving, hustling, like an ant carrying a load thrice its size. That was me. My world revolved around corporate towers, meetings, and unending to-do lists. It was as thrilling as it was exhausting.

But little did I know destiny had an unexpected twist for me that would change my path forever.

 If you've ever caught yourself daydreaming about starting your own business and calling the shots without a soul to answer to, except maybe your cat, then buckle up because we're about to take a detour from Dreamville and land smack dab in the middle of reality city where you trade your business fantasies for a CEO nameplate. 

In this episode, I share:

• The unvarnished truth about the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship, coupled with practical strategies to overcome it.
• The importance of mentors to steer your entrepreneurial ship in the right direction.
• The art of business strategy and finance, and how it can catapult your business towards success.
• The benefit/results of persistent learning to unlock your entrepreneurial capacity.
• The significance of personal growth and adaptability and how these traits can forge a path to a thriving entrepreneurial life.

This episode at a glance:

[03:48]   I've always been a city girl. I love working in very urban environments with lots of, with a high population. But I was getting to a point where I just didn't want to struggle like that anymore. I wanted the flexibility to be with my future kids.

[06:08]  I jumped into entrepreneurship like a cat on a hot tin roof. I was scrambling, struggling, and occasionally face-planting. Picture me like what claws out, like sliding down the roof, trying to hang on. 

[09:11]  Looking back, having a solid coach or mentor would have made all the difference. We may still have been in the same debt. It may still have taken the same time to pay it off. But where I put the money to grow and to support myself would have been better utilized. 

[14:31] We've all grown, learned, and risen together in our businesses. And it's in these moments that you realize that you're not just a chick with a dream. You are a Phoenix rising from the ashes of corporate life.

[15:27]  Not everyone is built to weather the storm of entrepreneurship. It is a rollercoaster ride where you are both the rider and the operator. But if you've got that little voice whispering, you could do this. Then you've got to listen.

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Free Range Thinking
• Follow me on Instagram
• List of top reads
• Take the Quiz! 
• Dawn Andrews 

You might also like:

• It’s Time To Start Your Own Business
• Learn To Create Your Price
• What Makes An Entrepr

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Today isn't just another day. No, it is a celebration of how far we've come and a reminder of where we need to push next. Welcome to a special episode recorded on a day close to my heart and journey, Women's Equality Day. 

This isn't just any date on the calendar. It is a day to recognize the crazy, thrilling rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. So buckle up. We're diving into the nitty gritty of business, bias, and breaking ceilings. We will discuss why more women should hop on this wild ride of starting their own business and spoiler alert. It's pretty darn empowering.  

In this episode, I cover:

• Why fostering gender equality in today’s corporate setting matters so dang much.
• The unique edge women bring to the entrepreneurship landscape.
• Where women have been and where we might be going in the workplace
• How to cultivate an inclusive and equitable workspace.
• The power, influence, and money accessible to women through entrepreneurship.

This episode at a glance:

[03:35] When I looked back into the patterns of my own life. I saw that I was constantly supporting others and not receiving the acknowledgment or credit that I was looking for

[07:08] If we can build a self-driving car, but we can't figure out how to pass the equal rights amendment or pay women equally for work done. I think that's just nonsense. 

[09:07] Men overinflate their skillsets, and women underestimate their skillsets. And so it's not a lack of capability that's holding us back. It's a dearth of opportunity, how we see ourselves and how other people see us

[10:54] Women's Equality Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress. It's a chance to consider your own career trajectory. The obstacles you've faced and the potential for growth and empowerment through entrepreneurship

[13:18] You have the potential to help usher in a new era of entrepreneurship that's innovative, socially responsible, and built on equal opportunities.  Let's make entrepreneurship the new norm. 

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Free Range Thinking
• Follow me on Instagram
• Take the Quiz! 
• Dawn Andrews 

You might also like:

• Why Female Leaders Supporting Each Other Is The Future
• It’s Time To Start Your Own Business
• Annual Business Goals Workbook 

More about the “My Good Woman” podcast

My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Today, we're off on an enthralling voyage sweeping from Michigan's heart to the awe-inspiring desert vistas of Phoenix, Arizona. Serving as our guide is the exceptional Courtney Fae Long – international speaker, author, and visionary extraordinaire in leadership development, with a laser focus on lifting women up.

Ladies, let's admit it – often, our needs end up squashed at the end of that endless to-do list. But guess what? In this episode, we're flipping that script and putting self-nurturing front and center as the key to unleashing our genuine power. Courtney and I are plunging headfirst into the world of pleasure, self-awareness, and self-love in the lives of female leaders.

So, rev up that internal battery because we're about to uncover the enormous worth of infusing joy into every nook of your life – whether you're in the work whirlwind or soaking in your cherished personal moments. When you prioritize your well-being, you naturally become the crème de la crème of leaders for everyone in your orbit.

In this episode, Courtney and I discuss:

• The value of weaving pleasure into all aspects of your life, from work to personal time.
• Cultivating personal and body awareness for better decision-making and passion-fueled projects.
• Exploring how joy benefits your mental and physical health while bolstering productivity and innovative thought.
• Reinforcing the need for self-love and sacred self-care as a driving force in the empowerment of female leaders.
• Taking joy breaks to refuel and get more done in less time.

This episode at a glance:

[05:25] As women, we are so caring and nurturing. We nurture others, we nurture our business, and we often put ourselves last on our to-do list.

[08:34] Our sexual energy is just this feeling of aliveness and joy and passion and creativity, which can be channeled into our work in our creative projects. 

[12:48] We know when something lights us up and when something aligns with us. It's important to say no to the ones that don't light us up and to say yes to the ones that light us up.

[16:45] Cause when we get stressed, we tend to disconnect from our body and go way into our head and the anxiety feeling. 

[22:40] Our happiness matters. The bottom line matters. The task at hand matters. The project matters. But if we're not happy, healthy, and energized, we can't show up.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode

• Mariposa Sacred Sexuality 
• Four-Step Glow System
• The Seven Surprising Benefits of Pleasure for Health
• CourtneyFaeLong.com
• Free GIFT! 

You might also like

• 5 Myths that Stop Women from Doing Business
• Are Women Holding Themselves Back?
• The Pric

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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If you're a business owner, leader, or dreamer eager for transformation and ready for a reality check served with the side of hilarity, then this is your show. 

Remember that anniversary podcast episode I promised you two months ago? No? Good. Let's pretend I never mentioned it. Just kidding. In this, My Good Woman short, in this MGW short, we are unmasking the not-so-sneaky villain behind that delay.

In this episode:

• To recognize the significance of personal growth over the need for external approval.
• To acknowledge what slows your progress and get to the root of it
• The value of embracing your flaws and harnessing the power of imperfect action.
• How overcoming fear can inspire change on a global scale

This episode at a glance:
[03:48] The fear of not making it perfect; the fear of doing it wrong. I let listening to other people's examples get in the way, get in my head of making this episode.

[05:12] Because the longer we wait to start, the bigger that mountain is to climb the bigger it seems.

[05:49] There were a lot of things going on in the business. I was busy, there were things going on at home. And so it was very easy to justify my delay in recording. .

[07:20] So what if it's not perfect? The sky's not gonna fall. Chickens, won't start speaking French. And I won't be less of a boss. If it's not the most popular episode.  If nobody downloads it, then I'll have it to listen to for posterity

[08:01]  I wish I could like wave my magic Harry Potter wand over here and, and banish it forever. But let's be real, anytime we step up bigger. It's going to show up again.

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Free Range Thinking
• My Good Woman
• Dawn Andrews
• Follow me on my Social! 

You might also like:

• 3 Ways To Set Focuse Goals For Intentional, Sustainable Business Growth
• 5 Things I’m Doing Differently In My Business This Year
• Brave Conversations Workbook 

More about the “My Good Woman” podcast

My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Why haven't you started your own business yet? 

Is it a matter of time? Is it a matter of thinking you're qualified? Is it a matter of money? It could be security or feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what's necessary to get started.  

There are so many reasons that women don't start businesses. Most of them are myths, and we will bust them today.  

In this episode:

• Uncover the misconceptions preventing women from stepping into the world of entrepreneurship.
• Grasp the fundamentals of funding necessities for women-owned businesses.
• Recognize the significance of enthusiasm over conventional business education.
• Tackle the art of balancing entrepreneurial ventures with full-time jobs and self-nurturing.
• Triumph over self-doubt and bolster business confidence.

This episode at a glance:

[03:29] At the time I decided to leave my corporate career, there was nothing that would have indicated I would be where I am today - which is generating high six figures in revenue, making so much more than my previous corporate salary 

[04:15] To make a difference for others and not feel like I was just a small part of somebody's larger plan. And sometimes even an invisible part in someone's much larger plan. 

[11:07] Successful businesses,  in this space in the small business space usually are looking at a common pain point or need in the market rather than reinventing the wheel.

[14:50] Everyone who starts a business learns as they go because they've never started a business before. Once you've had one or sold one and started a new one. Then maybe you do things differently. 

[18:01] There are lots of options for getting your business up and started. Don't let a narrow prescriptive view of how you think it's supposed to go or that there's a right way for it to go stop you from getting started.  

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Kylie Jenner
• Hello Sunshine
• J-Lo and Virgin Cruises
• Google
• Join the WAITLIST 
• Contact us 

You might also like:

• Getting Out of Your Own Way 
• Why Female Leaders Supporting each other is the Future
• Brave Conversations Workbook 

More about the “My Good Woman” podcast

My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And b

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Have you ever had a conversation with somebody you just met and felt like they know you better than, you know yourself. So much so you almost feel like you're sitting there naked in the chair in front of them. Well, that's the conversation I just finished with My Good Woman, Tracy Crossley. 

If you are a high achieving woman who prioritizes your business goals over your mental and personal health, this episode is for you. 

Tracy is committed to changing that. With her background in business, marketing, psychology, ontological coaching, and emotional intelligence, Tracy is the game changer for women leaders reinventing how they live and lead from the inside out. 

In this episode, Tracy and I discuss

• The three archetypes of dysfunctional CEOs
• Actionable strategies for mental management
• How to become a limitless leader

This episode at a glance:

[04:09] It's about your self-worth because you derive your self-worth from your accomplishment or your business, whether it's successful or it's failing.  

[08:33] We can be self sabotaging without knowing that that's what we're doing. Even if we're having tremendous success, we may be struggling in certain areas.

[20:30] You may have great ideas, you may be an awesome leader in terms of strategy, but getting everybody on your page doesn't work because you don't have a lot of tolerance for people if they're not like you.

[29:43] There's a limit to how much we can achieve if we rely and lean on those old school patterns. 

[39:23]  You wanna make your decisions not from fear. I'm telling you, most people make it from fear. It's reactionary. It is not original in creative thought at all.

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Freedom from Attachment Podcast
• Overcoming Insecure Attachment
• TracyCrossley.com
• Contact us 
• Tracy Crossley

You might also like:

• Are Women Holding Themselves Back?
• Why Female Leaders Supporting each other is the Future
• Team Action Plan

More about the “My Good Woman” podcast

My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Have you ever thought about the privilege you hold as a white woman?

It's Women's History Month. As we celebrate the progress we've made as women, we also need to acknowledge that work still needs to be done and discuss why we might be the ones holding ourselves back. 

Being raised by strong and self-made women, and only realizing my own privilege in my 40s, I was inspired to become an activist when I attended the 2017 Women's March. Yes, I was a late bloomer.

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit women particularly hard, I was reminded of the systemic inequalities that women still face in society, from unequal pay to lack of access to childcare. 

Inspired and determined, this episode is a call for all women to come together and fight for representation and equality in all areas of society.  

In this episode:

• Why it’s never too late to get involved
• The systemic inequalities that women face in society
• The role of privilege in the fight for progress and equality
• Why women's voices are essential and more powerful than we think

This episode at a glance:

[03:28] Systems of oppression are in place, alive and thriving bias exists. And we need to keep talking about it and raising awareness because without acknowledging there's a problem, you can't fix the problem 

[05:52] That imposter syndrome I was feeling was more about me being concerned about what I looked like. Then being a stand, a representation of something bigger than myself. 

[08:20] The pandemic highlighted the systemic inequalities that women face in society. And though we've made significant progress in the last few decades.  We still face significant challenges in the workplace.

[10:07] We need to invest in women's education and skills development and in women growing and building their own businesses to ensure that they have the same opportunities as men. 

[12:50] Don't beat yourself up for being late to the game. It's never too late. Every voice makes a difference and your voice makes a difference. 

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions 
• National Organization for Women - organization dedicated to advancing women's rights through advocacy, education, and litigation.
• The Women's March -  movement that aims to harness the political power of diverse women to create transformative social change.
• The Girl Up Campaign - UN Foundation initiative that empowers girls to become leaders and advocates for gender equality.
• Dawn Andrews
• Contact us 

You might also like:

• Getting Out of Your Own Way 
• Why Female Leaders Supporting each other is the Future
• Brave Conversations Workbook 

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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Imagine excelling at your job, finding your voice, and asking for a promotion, only to be fired as you file for divorce. Most of us would settle into the couch with a pint of Ben and Jerry's and never get up again. Instead, my good woman, Rebekah Johnson, launched a business and became an industry pioneer.  

Rebekah is the founder and CEO of Numeracle, a leading expert in the telecom industry for establishing enterprise identity using their proprietary Entity Identity Management Platform™.  With over ten years of regulatory government and compliance experience, businesses have leaned on Rebekah's expertise to guide them through the ever-evolving complexities of maintaining a trusted identity in a changing telecom ecosystem.  

Rebekah is an active member of the FCC hospital robocall protection group and the enterprise communications advocacy coalition chair.  Before founding Numeracle, Rebekah served on the FCC's Robo Call Strike Force, and we all know about those robocalls y'all.  And though these are impressive credentials,  Rebekah and I had a super down-to-earth conversation.

In this episode, Rebekah and I discuss

• What happens when you find your voice, ask for what you want, and don't get it?
• What it's like to launch a startup as a single mom
• Finding your courage and purpose through building a business
• How to stay motivated when things get tough
• Why workplace mental health is critical to employees.

This episode at a glance:

[03:27] Not getting what you want is going to tear you down and bring you to a place where you really reflect on who you are, what matters, and what's essential in life. 

[15:59] It was a calling for me. I wasn't gonna be able to sleep at night knowing that this problem existed and calls, especially healthcare calls, might not be delivered. That was a burden on my shoulders that I needed to solve.

[22:54] I need a mental health break because I'm about to completely unravel. I didn't get the job offer I wanted and just filed divorce papers. I'm scared, and I just need a break.

[28:11] I'm not that person that's motivated by status or money. I didn't care about any of that stuff. It's just what's your purpose and what is a legacy that you're gonna leave behind is really that I want to focus more on.

[34:29] When we're going through changes, it is going to upset the outside world because we've trained people to see us a certain way, and they need to see us a certain way because of their agendas

Resources and links:

• Numeracle
• Rebekah Johnson
• AT&T, TMobile, Verizon
• FCC,  FTC, CFPB 

You might also like:

• Burnout 
• How To Rise from Grief and Trauma
• Vision Workbook

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

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As a business owner, how do you know when you've gotten in the way of your growth? And who do you turn to for help?  Family, friends with entrepreneurial experience, google, other business owners?  

Small business owners are strapped for time and energy. Running a business with a small but mighty team is a daunting task. And we often work much longer hours than we'd like to keep up with our to-do lists. 

Business growth can seem like a choice between giving up even more of our lives or, at best, staying stuck where we are.

How do you stop yourself from blocking your business growth?

In this episode:

• Four ways we block our progress and how to stop
• Why making big, scary commitments can be a turning point
• Who to turn to for help

This episode at a glance:

[05:32] I was unwilling to receive the help I needed. It was all about being the lone wolf. I thought I had to know everything. I felt I had to know everything. I thought I had to know everything. I was afraid to be vulnerable. And let people know I didn't know things.

[08:50] It would be a game changer for my business to work with a group of people that thought like that worked like that, were committed at that level.

[09:37] It's another thing to put your money where your mouth is and commit to taking action in your business and follow through every single day.

[12:20] I doubled my business within six months of that meeting. And I couldn't have done it if it wasn't for the confidence from committing to that meeting and the plan that grew out of Lisa’s expertise. 

[13:28]  Despite the constant struggle to keep their businesses afloat. Many small business owners are reluctant to work with a business consultant. Getting help means that you will have to change. You will have to let go of ways of doing things and seeing yourself.

Resources and Links:

• Lisa Sasevich
• Free Range Thinking
• Dawn Andrews
• Schedule a Call With Free Range Thinking

You might also like:

• Annual Business Goals Work Book
• Why Female Leaders Supporting each other is the Future
• Five things I’m Doing Differently In My Business This Year

More about the “My Good Woman” podcast

My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!

Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.