Passion and purpose has no age limit. And no limit to its impact when unleashed; its ripple effect a legacy for decades to come. Such is, and will be, the story of Susan Salenger (age 79), author and researcher behind Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health (Release date, April, 2022)   

Listen in as Rebecca Monet & Tracy Kawa interview Susan Salenger a successful entrepreneur, lifetime learner and power lifter turned author as she talks about:  

• How women prioritize themselves and health
• Shame and blame around health issues 
• Confusion around ‘control’ 
• How men and women talk to their doctors differently – and how that effects treatment.  
• And much, much more.  

Pace Webb, the co-founder of Daddy’s Chicken Shack franchise is a classically trained chef who quickly made her dream of “feeding people” a reality once she received a rave celebrity review on her signature chicken sandwich.  

In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide Pace Webb shares her recipe for success. Pace remembers a distinct moment at age 14 when she knew her future was in entertainment and hospitality. Her goals are often ‘dreamy’ but always magnetic as she seems to organically attract the money and talent to turn her goals into reality.  

Pace is not done dreaming for she envisions Daddy’s Chicken Shack as a pioneer in redistribution of underutilized resources, including sourcing food using ‘imperfect’ foods and giving individuals such as those who were incarcerated a second chance.  

Listen in as she ‘wows’ Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa with her youth, vigor and vision.  

Alison Satriana, Director of Development at Teriyaki Madness joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Alison talks about the high-vibe atmosphere and ‘Bill Murray’ tone at Teriyaki Madness and how each location expresses their unique personalities.  

Teriyaki Madness is gearing up to rapid growth in the next 2 years. Currently they have 109 franchisees and 65 corporate staff to support them. Goal by end of 2023 is to have 200 shops open.  

On a personal level Alison knows how to be fully present in all situations and truly enjoys adventure for adventure sake from travel, to outdoor experiences, to taking on unfamiliar roles.  

Listen in to learn more about Alison and the fascinating culture at Teriyaki Madness and how it permeates to individual franchise locations.  

Ladies in Red: Kater Danford, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa discuss the power of love and the importance of a ‘service to others’ mindset, in this special Valentine’s Day interview.

As a single mother, without a college education Kater was in a tight spot and needed to make some changes. A career counselor suggested she had the attributes of a great salesperson. Once Kater realized that sales was a respectable profession with a spiritual aspect she began to trust her intuition.

Master relationship builder Kater Danford gives us a glimpse into how her mind and heart have collaborated to provide her a successful and fulfilling sales career. Listen in to learn how Kater:

Makes the first contact, often a cold call

‘Listens’ without an agenda

Lives worry free and faith filled

Overcomes negative self-talk

Finds it easy to be self-disciplined

Showers others with love, respect and appreciation

Tames her ‘Type A’ personality

And oh so much more!

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Mary Jane (MJ) Riva, CEO of Pizza Factory has an interesting 3-prong approach to roadblocks, obstacles and failure.  

• Failure to MJ is just another word for learning and developing character. MJ acknowledges we are all flawed human beings and is unapologetically herself.  
• MJ consciously weighs out whether the business is running her or if she is running the business. This allows her to take stock of what is truly important and if her commitments are in alignment.  
• When an obstacle presents itself MJ checks her inner compass. She does this by turning to God through prayer and reflection to determine if she is on purpose and using her talents wisely. This allows her to be at peace with present situations as well as an unknown future. 

 

Listen in to an authentic and wisdom filled interview with MJ on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Don’t let one person (and their opinions of you) define you!

That’s our big takeaway in this heartfelt and inspiring interview with Candace (Couture) Byrnes. Candace speaks from personal experience having worked with a highly critical nitpicking superior. Her confidence and competence were under constant attack. Candace shares how she moved through that painful experience and the lessons and blessings that came from it.

Candace spent 21 years with Planet Fitness and recently joined Zor411 as a partner and COO. Here, she leverages her experience and knowledge to help carefully selected franchise brands expand their market share and achieve business objectives through thoughtful growth strategies. She stands by the company’s mission to Love, Learn and Live Your Business and is currently serving in a development leadership role for the company’s first two brands The DRIPBaR and Brake Squad.

Listen in to Candace Byrnes as she joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.

How does someone go from being a pharmacist to a restauranteur and then a franchisor?   Lauren Coulter, Co-founder and Director of Franchise Development tells Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa the story that led to Biscuit Belly on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Initially Lauren Coulter took the safe road … just like her mom who had spent 30 years working at the same company. When Lauren was a teenager her parents divorced. Her mother drilled it into her head that financial independence for a woman was important. Becoming a pharmacist would guarantee her job and financial security. But as the years went she realized something was missing …  

She like many in her generation was looking for something more than income something that would lead towards greater fulfillment.  

Listen in as Lauren shares her story and some valuable lessons she and her husband Chad learned about building a business based on passion versus intentionally scaling a business.   

Sharon Duke Estroff, CEO and Founder of Challenge Island joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

What did I learn?  

• Challenge is important to a child’s emotional, social and intellectual development.  
• Taking risks and stepping into unknown territories without adults at the ready to solve problems, give direction, set goals or even boundaries encourages a child’s critical thinking, creativity and social interactions.  
• These life skills are more important than IQ and will lead to a well-adjusted and successful adult.  

Sharon believes a vital attribute to success is resilience – and if we shield our children from challenges and risks we do them a great disservice. Listen in as Sharon talks about how she encourages her franchisees and their students to think and act like a palm tree – deeply rooted, strong and agile, swaying with the winds no matter the velocity.  

Author and serial entrepreneur Jenna Banks, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. 

Jenna Banks is an entrepreneur, public speaker, author, podcast host, real estate investor and self-love advocate focused on women’s empowerment. Be on the lookout for Jenna’s newest book: I Love Me More: How to Find Happiness and Success, Through Self-Love. Coming out in March 2022. 

You’ll find this interview fascinating if you: 

• Are a people pleaser 
• Are an over giver 
• Everyone else’s needs, wants are more important than yours 
• Have trouble setting boundaries 
• You find yourself frequently exhausted, depressed, anxious or resentful  

 

Jenna Banks practiced self-love which allowed her to overcome a traumatic childhood and young adulthood. She was able to move up the corporate ladder with just a GED, navigate single parenthood, negotiate profitable real estate investments and launch, scale and sell her marketing products company.   

Listen in to hear her story and learn how self-love might just be the recipe to healthier relationships, greater success and happiness.   

Marci Kleinsasser, Vice President, Marketing at Handyman Connection joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.    

As a teenager Marci stocked shelves and worked the cash register at her dad’s The Medicine Shoppe franchise. Little did she know that franchising would turn out to be a true passion. Her passion shows in her contagious glass is always full attitude, her uncanny ability to traverse obstacles and help her franchisees grow marketing share.      

Listen in and be inspired as we talk collaborative cultures and individual significance and how she and Handyman Connection fosters a sense of family. Marci provides advice on what to do with the Negative Nellie should someone be having a bad day.