Christine Kelly (Chris), is the founder and chairman of Little Kickers with 350 locations in 33 countries. She joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa from Malta on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

What makes Chris Kelly such a great leader? I think it's several things including her childhood upbringing, her Quaker boarding school education, being true to her values and conscious decisions she has made along the way.  

When asked directly what makes her a good leader Chris stated 5 specific things. One of my favorite ones, was regarding who she picks to work or partner with. Her criteria is very specific.  

She ONLY works with people she likes and enjoys spending time with.  

Shocker right? Yet, how many franchisors select franchisees (someone they will have a 10-year relationship with) solely on the basis of money, drive and/or skill? Or for that matter, how many employers have employees who get under their skin for one reason or another, yet they possess the right education, experience or skill set?  

Laura Coe, CEO and Co-founder of Snapology joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

What does a single mother do when she can’t find after school programs or extra-curricular activities for her young, non-athletic boys? Simple. She creates one. Then another. Then dozens more and calls it Snapology.  

Snapology offers online and in-person classes, summer camps, field trips, and birthday parties. In addition to more traditional subjects, it features classes in robotics, coding, video game design and animation, using Legos, K’nex, and other technology, including iPads and laptops.  

This interview looks at how social interaction encourages a child’s self-expression and builds confidence. And how a child’s muscle of imagination grows when exercised during play, exploration and collaboration.   

Listen in as Laura Coe share’s how her passion for math collided with her passion to have a positive impact on the lives and future children and their communities.   

Learn more about Laura Coe.

Learn more about Snapology  

Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this very special episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

I think we can all agree, Catherine Monson knows a thing or two about success!  

She’s directed, managed and mentored the success of hundreds of franchisees as the CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. She successfully oversaw the formation of Propelled Brands, the corporate umbrella that now includes FASTSIGNS, SIGNWAVE in Australia, NerdsToGo, MY SALON and Salon Plaza.  

As Chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA) Catherine has observed the good, bad and ugly of franchisors and franchisees when building their businesses.  

Catherine has her finger on the pulse of franchising and understands firsthand the characteristics of highly successful people.    

If this podcast does not quicken your heart and enliven your spirit - I’ll personally administer CPR.  

Listen in. Listen up. Share.  

In 2019 at age 31, Lacy Altenhofen, opened her first Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids franchise in Odessa, Texas. She might just be one of the youngest franchisees in the world. Certainly one of the youngest women. Soon Lacy will be a multi-unit franchisee when her second Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids location opens in Midland, Texas the first quarter of 2022.  

She joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Lacy is a competitive, strong-willed, energetic woman of faith. She is a wife, mother of two small children, business owner and sales rep for Zerox agency Total Office Solution.  

Listen in as she shares her story, her priorities, her passion and her purpose.  

Emily Price, COO of the British Franchise Association joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Emily was raised by a father with big bodacious goals and a mother who believed in him. Together they taught Emily to think big, ignore the naysayers and move forward towards her goals with vim, vigor and tenacity.  

Listen to Emily’s story of how she went from shying away from the limelight to shining a light (good, bad and ugly) on an industry ripe for change.  

Emily along with her CEO and team at the British Franchise Association have set out to modernize franchising through operational frameworks, leadership, resources and people development. The goal? To become a franchisor, franchisee and franchise supplier’s trusted partner in this ever evolving world of franchising.  

Tania Sterl, founder of Sterl on Style, is a Personal Stylist and Fashion Expert joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Like so many success stories Tania’s starts from humble beginnings. As a young artistically inclined girl she listened and moved to the beat of another drum. In a world that suggested she should conform Tania found it more fulfilling to go against the grain. So off to New York City she goes to take the fashion world by storm as a model, designer and stylist. Tania is on a mission to enhance the image and elevate the influence of professional women through personal style and personal branding. Listen in as she offers some great insights and tips.  

Debra Vilchis, COO of Fishman PR joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

The theme of this show seems to be from Dueling to Directing.  

Debra has two distinct parts of her which on the surface look like opposing or dueling forces. However, once we explore these parts we see they are synergistic in their purpose.  

Listen in while Debra shares how her insatiable passion for change drives creativity and challenges the status quo. While on the other hand her love of tradition stabilizes the ship and adds some levity to what often can be a high stress and high stakes situation.  

See how these dueling forces come together to serve a much greater purpose: that of directing consistent results for Fishman PR’s franchisor and franchisee clients.  

Small business advocate Melinda Emerson (aka Small Biz Lady) joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  

Melinda shares many takeaways including:  

• Why she is so passionate about defending and advocating for the small business owner  
• How to take ‘a lemonade story’ and turn it into a learning experience to grow your business 
• The importance of putting together a group of 5 Kitchen Cabinet Advisors along your entrepreneurial journey  

• What to do when you are having a ‘chicken salad’ day 

Hear all about her upcoming projects and new book Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, to be released September 14, 2021.  

Teresa Wade, Chief Development Advisor at M3Linked joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Hear her story from raising chickens, to the Ms. Georgia pageant, to singer-songwriter in Nashville to entrepreneurship and franchising. Teresa as a great example of how passion collides with purpose.  

Jennifer Jackson, VP of Development at Hungry Howie's is a little bit pizza and a whole lot of heart. She understands the value of a warm meal delivered at the right moment during life's occasional crisis. Listen to hear Jennifer's story and passion on this episode of The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose Collide podcast.