In this episode of The Female Factor Podcast, I sit down with Leslie Yager, founder of Greenwich Free Press, to talk about her unexpected path into journalism, the power of local news, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up. Leslie shares how getting laid off sparked the creation of GFP, and how she grew it into a trusted community news source through grit, adaptability, and a love for storytelling. We dive into everything from the importance of showing up, the power of being underestimated, and why confidence is something you build—not something you fake. Whether you’re interested in media, entrepreneurship, or just figuring it all out, Leslie’s story, full of wisdom and honesty, is one to listen to.

Hi everyone! In today's episode, you will hear from Maya and Noa, the founders of STEAM News, about how they were able to take their business to the next level and grow their platform. If you are a teen looking to grow your business, this is the perfect episode for you!

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Hi everyone! In Episode 21, you will hear from Shian and Ahyma, who are the founders of Vendiii LLC, a vending machine franchise, and other initiatives. Click on the episode to learn about their multi-faceted talents and how they manage it all!

Welcome to Episode 20! In this episode, you'll hear my chat with Kanishka Agarwal, who is a junior in high school and the founder of INSPIRE STEM, among other organizations. I truly think she is a girlboss and I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it!

Hi listeners! Happy holidays! In today's episode, you'll hear from 16 year old Vyshnavi Kolli about her journey founding a non-profit (Mathru Krupa Foundation) in high school, what she learned along the way, and how she combats her fears and doubts being a young female founder.

You can find her work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mathrukrupafoundation/ and online at mathrukrupa.org.

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In today's episode, you'll meet Olive Goldenberg, a 12 year old period poverty activist. You can follow her on Instagram @olive_gives.

In today's episode, you'll meet Deandra Simon, Founder of The Next Step and Technical Manager at Apple and hear her thoughts on BIPOC individuals and employment. You can find her on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, you'll meet Lucy Mallard, CEO and founder of Unofficial Wear. You can find her company at unofficialwear.com and on Instagram @un_official_wear

In today's episode, you'll meet Kerri Huang, a budding writer and the upcoming founder of Boba T. You can follow her on Instagram @kerri.h031

In today's episode, you'll meet Ridhi Maruneni, the founder of Dream Daisies shop and hear about her advice for teen entrepreneurs. You can follow her account @dreamdaisies.shop on Instagram!