<![CDATA[The Braless Entrepreneur]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneurRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:24:47 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 00:48:08 GMT60Eve MayerThe Braless Entrepreneur exists for women who want to laugh while learning how to live better lives as remote entrepreneurs. The show breaks down the barriers around real conversations — money, menopause, caretaking, health, and work — all in relation to running a business and living life on your own terms, comfort and braless included.episodicEve Mayerlevi@nerdbutler.comno<![CDATA[The Farm Girl Who Built a Music Therapy Company With Zero Business Classes]]>The conversation explores various personal anecdotes and experiences related to family, parenting, and the challenges of maintaining a clean vehicle while managing children. It also touches on the dynamics of podcasting and the unique experiences of the participants. The conversation explores the journey of self-confidence and the role of music therapy in healing, highlighting personal experiences and the evolution of music as a therapeutic tool. The conversation explores the journey of a music therapist who transitioned from a solo entrepreneur to leading a growing company, emphasizing the importance of holistic care and community access to music therapy. It highlights the challenges faced, the evolution of the business model, and the significance of investing in personal and professional growth. The conversation focuses on the importance of optimizing staff well-being and strategic growth in music therapy, particularly in underserved communities. It also highlights the need for connections in healthcare and education to enhance access to services and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life.


Takeaways

  • Parenting challenges are universal
  • Podcasting brings unique experiences Music builds confidence
  • Music therapy aids healing Holistic care is essential
  • Invest in personal growth Staff well-being is crucial
  • Need for strategic growth


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Setup
  • 01:00 Home Setup and Practical Solutions
  • 02:10 Family Dynamics and Travel Plans
  • 03:01 Auto Detailing and Parenting Realities
  • 04:51 Social Skills and Work Dynamics
  • 06:32 Podcasting Experience and Guest Introduction
  • 09:34 Childhood Aspirations and Self-Confidence
  • 11:32 Journey to Self-Confidence
  • 13:17 The Role of Music in Life
  • 17:35 Understanding Music Therapy
  • 20:41 The Historical Context of Music Therapy
  • 23:29 Music Therapy in Medical Settings
  • 24:26 The Roots of Passion in Music Therapy
  • 24:26 Hidling Rhythms: A Personal Journey
  • 25:33 Building Music Therapy Programs
  • 26:48 Transitioning to Rochester and Community Needs
  • 27:51 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
  • 28:12 From Solo Entrepreneur to Healing Rhythms
  • 29:34 Overcoming Doubts and Taking Risks
  • 30:46 Building a Team and Leadership Growth
  • 31:54 Organic Growth and Community Engagement
  • 32:21 Navigating Financial Challenges
  • 33:14 Balancing Business and Family Life
  • 34:20 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • 35:38 Resilience Through Adversity
  • 36:50 Future Aspirations and Continuous Improvement
  • 37:06 Optimizing Staff and Strategic Growth
  • 38:14 Community Needs and Research
  • 39:12 Connecting with Healthcare Administrators
  • 40:05 Promoting Music Therapy Services
  • 52:21 Navigating Community Challenges and AI
]]>4473d96d-fc6f-40cb-940b-d3e22468cab9Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:36:05 GMT<p>The conversation explores various personal anecdotes and experiences related to family, parenting, and the challenges of maintaining a clean vehicle while managing children. It also touches on the dynamics of podcasting and the unique experiences of the participants. The conversation explores the journey of self-confidence and the role of music therapy in healing, highlighting personal experiences and the evolution of music as a therapeutic tool. The conversation explores the journey of a music therapist who transitioned from a solo entrepreneur to leading a growing company, emphasizing the importance of holistic care and community access to music therapy. It highlights the challenges faced, the evolution of the business model, and the significance of investing in personal and professional growth. The conversation focuses on the importance of optimizing staff well-being and strategic growth in music therapy, particularly in underserved communities. It also highlights the need for connections in healthcare and education to enhance access to services and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Parenting challenges are universal</li><li>Podcasting brings unique experiences Music builds confidence</li><li>Music therapy aids healing Holistic care is essential</li><li>Invest in personal growth Staff well-being is crucial</li><li>Need for strategic growth</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Setup</li><li>01:00 Home Setup and Practical Solutions</li><li>02:10 Family Dynamics and Travel Plans</li><li>03:01 Auto Detailing and Parenting Realities</li><li>04:51 Social Skills and Work Dynamics</li><li>06:32 Podcasting Experience and Guest Introduction</li><li>09:34 Childhood Aspirations and Self-Confidence</li><li>11:32 Journey to Self-Confidence</li><li>13:17 The Role of Music in Life</li><li>17:35 Understanding Music Therapy</li><li>20:41 The Historical Context of Music Therapy</li><li>23:29 Music Therapy in Medical Settings</li><li>24:26 The Roots of Passion in Music Therapy</li><li>24:26 Hidling Rhythms: A Personal Journey</li><li>25:33 Building Music Therapy Programs</li><li>26:48 Transitioning to Rochester and Community Needs</li><li>27:51 The Journey of Entrepreneurship</li><li>28:12 From Solo Entrepreneur to Healing Rhythms</li><li>29:34 Overcoming Doubts and Taking Risks</li><li>30:46 Building a Team and Leadership Growth</li><li>31:54 Organic Growth and Community Engagement</li><li>32:21 Navigating Financial Challenges</li><li>33:14 Balancing Business and Family Life</li><li>34:20 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset</li><li>35:38 Resilience Through Adversity</li><li>36:50 Future Aspirations and Continuous Improvement</li><li>37:06 Optimizing Staff and Strategic Growth</li><li>38:14 Community Needs and Research</li><li>39:12 Connecting with Healthcare Administrators</li><li>40:05 Promoting Music Therapy Services</li><li>52:21 Navigating Community Challenges and AI</li></ul>no00:25:40The Farm Girl Who Built a Music Therapy Company With Zero Business Classesfull<![CDATA[The Yoga Therapist Who Also Talks to Dead People]]>In this conversation, Julie Shannon Williams discusses her unique approach as a yoga therapist and intuitive medium, exploring the intersections of physical, mental, and spiritual health. The dialogue delves into the significance of the nervous system, the therapeutic benefits of yoga, and Julie's personal experiences with mediumship. The conversation explores the journey of a medium as she navigates her unique abilities, experiences with clients, and the emotional connections that arise from communicating with the deceased. It delves into the challenges of running a business in this niche field while also addressing the healing aspects of her work.


Takeaways

  • Yoga therapy integrates mind and body
  • Understanding the nervous system is crucial Exploring unique spiritual abilities
  • Healing through communication with the deceased


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Setup
  • 06:02 Meet Julie Shannon Williams
  • 07:18 Understanding Yoga Therapy
  • 09:02 The Role of the Central Nervous System
  • 10:26 Demystifying Yoga Practices
  • 12:01 The Importance of the Nervous System
  • 13:32 Therapeutic Approaches in Yoga
  • 15:06 Exploring Mediumship
  • 17:36 Personal Experiences with Mediumship
  • 20:01 Awakening to Unseen Experiences
  • 23:59 Connecting with the Other Side
  • 27:37 Navigating Grief and Healing
  • 30:51 The Medium's Journey and Business
  • 33:04 Embracing Uniqueness and Financial Realities
]]>9843a137-812c-498f-bca2-688c4d0d6998Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:45 GMT<p>In this conversation, Julie Shannon Williams discusses her unique approach as a yoga therapist and intuitive medium, exploring the intersections of physical, mental, and spiritual health. The dialogue delves into the significance of the nervous system, the therapeutic benefits of yoga, and Julie's personal experiences with mediumship. The conversation explores the journey of a medium as she navigates her unique abilities, experiences with clients, and the emotional connections that arise from communicating with the deceased. It delves into the challenges of running a business in this niche field while also addressing the healing aspects of her work.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Yoga therapy integrates mind and body</li><li>Understanding the nervous system is crucial Exploring unique spiritual abilities</li><li>Healing through communication with the deceased</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Setup</li><li>06:02 Meet Julie Shannon Williams</li><li>07:18 Understanding Yoga Therapy</li><li>09:02 The Role of the Central Nervous System</li><li>10:26 Demystifying Yoga Practices</li><li>12:01 The Importance of the Nervous System</li><li>13:32 Therapeutic Approaches in Yoga</li><li>15:06 Exploring Mediumship</li><li>17:36 Personal Experiences with Mediumship</li><li>20:01 Awakening to Unseen Experiences</li><li>23:59 Connecting with the Other Side</li><li>27:37 Navigating Grief and Healing</li><li>30:51 The Medium's Journey and Business</li><li>33:04 Embracing Uniqueness and Financial Realities</li></ul>no00:28:49The Yoga Therapist Who Also Talks to Dead Peoplefull<![CDATA[Hormone Pellets, Patch Hacks, and the Menopause Training Your Doctor Never Got]]>In this conversation, Dr. Sophia Yen discusses the impact of social media on health education, particularly regarding women's health topics like menopause and hormonal treatments. She emphasizes the importance of understanding estrogen absorption, the misconceptions surrounding hormonal pellets, and offers insights into effective birth control options and managing menopause symptoms. The conversation delves into the complexities of menopause and perimenopause, emphasizing the need for better education and understanding of these stages. Dr. Sophia Yen shares insights on hormone replacement therapy, the importance of patient advocacy, and the role of Pandia Health in providing support for women navigating these changes.


Takeaways

  • TikTok censorship on health topics
  • Importance of stable estrogen levels Understanding menopause stages
  • Importance of menopause education


Chapters

  • 00:00 Social Media Impact on Health Education
  • 03:51 Understanding Estrogen and Its Absorption
  • 05:55 The Truth About Hormonal Pellets
  • 10:34 Navigating Birth Control Options
  • 14:49 Menopause Symptoms and Management
  • 18:43 Exploring Endometriosis and Urogynecology
  • 19:15 The Need for Patient Education
  • 20:29 Menopause and Perimenopause Insights
  • 21:37 Defining Menopause and Perimenopause
  • 22:57 Understanding Hormonal Changes
  • 25:35 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained
  • 27:29 Duration and Necessity of HRT
  • 29:30 Pandia Health: A Solution for Women
  • 31:52 The Need for Menopause Training in Medicine
  • 33:24 Closing Thoughts and Resources
]]>30c3630b-3cfb-42ad-869d-326e2a33415cWed, 30 Sep 2026 16:43:52 GMT<p>In this conversation, Dr. Sophia Yen discusses the impact of social media on health education, particularly regarding women's health topics like menopause and hormonal treatments. She emphasizes the importance of understanding estrogen absorption, the misconceptions surrounding hormonal pellets, and offers insights into effective birth control options and managing menopause symptoms. The conversation delves into the complexities of menopause and perimenopause, emphasizing the need for better education and understanding of these stages. Dr. Sophia Yen shares insights on hormone replacement therapy, the importance of patient advocacy, and the role of Pandia Health in providing support for women navigating these changes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>TikTok censorship on health topics</li><li>Importance of stable estrogen levels Understanding menopause stages</li><li>Importance of menopause education</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Social Media Impact on Health Education</li><li>03:51 Understanding Estrogen and Its Absorption</li><li>05:55 The Truth About Hormonal Pellets</li><li>10:34 Navigating Birth Control Options</li><li>14:49 Menopause Symptoms and Management</li><li>18:43 Exploring Endometriosis and Urogynecology</li><li>19:15 The Need for Patient Education</li><li>20:29 Menopause and Perimenopause Insights</li><li>21:37 Defining Menopause and Perimenopause</li><li>22:57 Understanding Hormonal Changes</li><li>25:35 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained</li><li>27:29 Duration and Necessity of HRT</li><li>29:30 Pandia Health: A Solution for Women</li><li>31:52 The Need for Menopause Training in Medicine</li><li>33:24 Closing Thoughts and Resources</li></ul>no00:33:15Hormone Pellets, Patch Hacks, and the Menopause Training Your Doctor Never Gotfull<![CDATA[The Ghostwriting Red Flags (and AI Scams) Nobody Warns You About]]>The conversation covers topics related to writing, publishing, and the book industry. It delves into the challenges of finding an agent, the differences between self-publishing and hybrid publishing, and the role of a ghostwriter in the publishing process. The conversation also explores the complexities of the publishing industry and the importance of research when working with a hybrid publisher. The conversation covers the topics of vanity publishing, choosing a publisher, the role of a ghostwriter, and the process of writing a book. It also delves into the use of AI in the book writing process and the importance of taking action.


Takeaways

  • Challenges of finding an agent
  • Differences between self-publishing and hybrid publishing Vanity publishing is a derisive term for self-publishing with no market value.
  • Choosing a publisher requires understanding the publisher's expertise in a specific genre.
  • The role of a ghostwriter is to guide and advise authors on the publishing process.
  • The use of AI in book writing can aid in editing and consistency checks.
  • Taking action and starting the writing process is crucial for aspiring authors.


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Working Environment
  • 01:09 The Role of a Ghostwriter
  • 03:20 Challenges of Finding an Agent
  • 06:08 Differences Between Self-Publishing and Hybrid Publishing
  • 09:19 Complexities of the Publishing Industry
  • 15:11 Working with a Hybrid Publisher
  • 20:22 Understanding Vanity Publishing
  • 21:27 Choosing the Right Publisher
  • 25:19 The Role of a Ghostwriter
  • 34:11 The Use of AI in Book Writing
  • 36:58 Taking Action and Starting the Writing Process
]]>85d37252-e859-4d5d-9b09-cb0868035666Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:58:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics related to writing, publishing, and the book industry. It delves into the challenges of finding an agent, the differences between self-publishing and hybrid publishing, and the role of a ghostwriter in the publishing process. The conversation also explores the complexities of the publishing industry and the importance of research when working with a hybrid publisher. The conversation covers the topics of vanity publishing, choosing a publisher, the role of a ghostwriter, and the process of writing a book. It also delves into the use of AI in the book writing process and the importance of taking action.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Challenges of finding an agent</li><li>Differences between self-publishing and hybrid publishing Vanity publishing is a derisive term for self-publishing with no market value.</li><li>Choosing a publisher requires understanding the publisher's expertise in a specific genre.</li><li>The role of a ghostwriter is to guide and advise authors on the publishing process.</li><li>The use of AI in book writing can aid in editing and consistency checks.</li><li>Taking action and starting the writing process is crucial for aspiring authors.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Working Environment</li><li>01:09 The Role of a Ghostwriter</li><li>03:20 Challenges of Finding an Agent</li><li>06:08 Differences Between Self-Publishing and Hybrid Publishing</li><li>09:19 Complexities of the Publishing Industry</li><li>15:11 Working with a Hybrid Publisher</li><li>20:22 Understanding Vanity Publishing</li><li>21:27 Choosing the Right Publisher</li><li>25:19 The Role of a Ghostwriter</li><li>34:11 The Use of AI in Book Writing</li><li>36:58 Taking Action and Starting the Writing Process</li></ul>no00:38:09The Ghostwriting Red Flags (and AI Scams) Nobody Warns You Aboutfull<![CDATA[Stop the Scarcity Mindset: Women's Leadership with Kristi Ackley]]>The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast features a lively conversation with Kristi Ackley, an entrepreneur and founder of Alma, a women's leadership community. The discussion covers topics such as women in business, the challenges of leadership, the Luminary Event, fundraising for nonprofits, and the Momentum Circle program.

Takeaways

  • Women in business
  • Leadership challenges
  • Fundraising for nonprofits
  • Momentum Circle program

Chapters

  • 00:00 Women in Business and Leadership
  • 02:20 Alma and Women's Leadership
  • 03:17 Challenges of Leadership
  • 06:38 The Luminary Event
  • 11:21 Fundraising for Nonprofits
  • 23:15 Momentum Circle Program
]]>5754555b-01ef-4034-81ab-ff5c859e956cWed, 16 Sep 2026 17:04:13 GMT<p>The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast features a lively conversation with Kristi Ackley, an entrepreneur and founder of Alma, a women's leadership community. The discussion covers topics such as women in business, the challenges of leadership, the Luminary Event, fundraising for nonprofits, and the Momentum Circle program.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Women in business</li><li>Leadership challenges</li><li>Fundraising for nonprofits</li><li>Momentum Circle program</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Women in Business and Leadership</li><li>02:20 Alma and Women's Leadership</li><li>03:17 Challenges of Leadership</li><li>06:38 The Luminary Event</li><li>11:21 Fundraising for Nonprofits</li><li>23:15 Momentum Circle Program</li></ul>no00:27:24Stop the Scarcity Mindset: Women's Leadership with Kristi Ackleyfull<![CDATA[Should You Bootstrap or Raise Money? Kirin Kalia on Funding, Control, and Growth]]>The conversation covers Kirin Kalia's journey from journalism to mentoring entrepreneurs, the decision to bootstrap or seek investment, and the factors influencing this decision. It also delves into the types of businesses suitable for investment and the considerations for entrepreneurs when choosing their funding path. The conversation covers topics related to entrepreneurship, fundraising, and the challenges faced by women in the investment landscape. It also delves into the differences between private equity and venture capital, as well as the importance of storytelling in business communication.

Takeaways

  • Entrepreneurs must consider the type of business they are building and their growth needs when deciding to bootstrap or seek investment.
  • Investors look for businesses with the ability to scale and deliver returns, and not all businesses are suitable for investment.
  • The decision to seek investment should align with the entrepreneur's goals, growth strategy, and willingness to give up control. Lifestyle businesses are a valid choice for entrepreneurs, and not everyone seeks rapid growth or massive profits.
  • The investment landscape is challenging for women, with less than 2% of investment going to women-owned businesses.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Tech Setup
  • 02:57 Life and Background
  • 03:58 Career Journey and Entrepreneurial Mentoring
  • 18:59 Factors Influencing Bootstrapping vs. Investment
  • 23:50 Entrepreneurship and Lifestyle Businesses
  • 26:39 Challenges Faced by Women in Investment
  • 31:34 Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • 36:16 The Importance of Storytelling in Business
]]>7a4bb046-b566-45a2-885f-a599017aa254Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:11:33 GMT<p>The conversation covers Kirin Kalia's journey from journalism to mentoring entrepreneurs, the decision to bootstrap or seek investment, and the factors influencing this decision. It also delves into the types of businesses suitable for investment and the considerations for entrepreneurs when choosing their funding path. The conversation covers topics related to entrepreneurship, fundraising, and the challenges faced by women in the investment landscape. It also delves into the differences between private equity and venture capital, as well as the importance of storytelling in business communication.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Entrepreneurs must consider the type of business they are building and their growth needs when deciding to bootstrap or seek investment.</li><li>Investors look for businesses with the ability to scale and deliver returns, and not all businesses are suitable for investment.</li><li>The decision to seek investment should align with the entrepreneur's goals, growth strategy, and willingness to give up control. Lifestyle businesses are a valid choice for entrepreneurs, and not everyone seeks rapid growth or massive profits.</li><li>The investment landscape is challenging for women, with less than 2% of investment going to women-owned businesses.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Tech Setup</li><li>02:57 Life and Background</li><li>03:58 Career Journey and Entrepreneurial Mentoring</li><li>18:59 Factors Influencing Bootstrapping vs. Investment</li><li>23:50 Entrepreneurship and Lifestyle Businesses</li><li>26:39 Challenges Faced by Women in Investment</li><li>31:34 Private Equity and Venture Capital</li><li>36:16 The Importance of Storytelling in Business</li></ul>no00:37:18Should You Bootstrap or Raise Money? Kirin Kalia on Funding, Control, and Growthfull<![CDATA[How to Build a 55-Person Business With Zero Contracts]]>The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the guest's background, career journey, and personal life. It delves into themes of entrepreneurship, career growth, relationships, and personal choices. The guest shares insights on building a successful business, overcoming challenges, and the importance of prioritizing work and personal goals.

Takeaways

  • Entrepreneurial Success
  • Career Growth

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
  • 02:03 Guest's Background and Podcast Format
  • 04:00 Home Ownership and Maintenance
  • 05:24 Educational Journey and Career Beginnings
  • 10:19 Entrepreneurial Journey and Business Growth
  • 26:35 Personal Choices and Relationships
]]>879567d1-ff9f-47b9-89ce-3151ee82999eWed, 26 Aug 2026 16:44:23 GMT<p>The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the guest's background, career journey, and personal life. It delves into themes of entrepreneurship, career growth, relationships, and personal choices. The guest shares insights on building a successful business, overcoming challenges, and the importance of prioritizing work and personal goals.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Entrepreneurial Success</li><li>Career Growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview</li><li>02:03 Guest's Background and Podcast Format</li><li>04:00 Home Ownership and Maintenance</li><li>05:24 Educational Journey and Career Beginnings</li><li>10:19 Entrepreneurial Journey and Business Growth</li><li>26:35 Personal Choices and Relationships</li></ul>no01:28:43How to Build a 55-Person Business With Zero Contractsfull<![CDATA[How to Go Through Menopause, Perimenopause, and Not Kill Anyone]]>The conversation covers a range of topics including personal introductions, experiences with menopause, education, and the founding of Pandia Health. Dr. Yen shares insights on her journey, challenges, and the importance of patient care. Dr. Sophia Yen, an adolescent medicine specialist, discusses the evolution of Pandia Health, the use of birth control for period management, and the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She also delves into the various options for perimenopause and menopause, shedding light on the risks and benefits of different treatments.

Takeaways

  • Menopause experiences and challenges
  • The importance of patient care and functional living Periods can be managed using birth control, and fewer periods can reduce the risk of certain cancers.
  • The Women's Health Initiative study had flaws, and the timing of hormone replacement therapy is crucial for its effectiveness.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Personal Backgrounds
  • 02:56 Challenges and Experiences with Menopause
  • 09:56 Educational Journey and MIT Experience
  • 15:57 The Founding of Pandia Health
  • 21:11 Misconceptions About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
]]>9192b6c7-617b-4aab-9bb9-e4903484ef68Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:11:58 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including personal introductions, experiences with menopause, education, and the founding of Pandia Health. Dr. Yen shares insights on her journey, challenges, and the importance of patient care. Dr. Sophia Yen, an adolescent medicine specialist, discusses the evolution of Pandia Health, the use of birth control for period management, and the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She also delves into the various options for perimenopause and menopause, shedding light on the risks and benefits of different treatments.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Menopause experiences and challenges</li><li>The importance of patient care and functional living Periods can be managed using birth control, and fewer periods can reduce the risk of certain cancers.</li><li>The Women's Health Initiative study had flaws, and the timing of hormone replacement therapy is crucial for its effectiveness.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Personal Backgrounds</li><li>02:56 Challenges and Experiences with Menopause</li><li>09:56 Educational Journey and MIT Experience</li><li>15:57 The Founding of Pandia Health</li><li>21:11 Misconceptions About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)</li></ul>no00:39:39How to Go Through Menopause, Perimenopause, and Not Kill Anyonefull<![CDATA[The Surprising Cost of Ghostwriting: What You Really Need to Budget]]>The conversation begins with an introduction and setting the stage for the discussion. It then delves into the role of a ghostwriter, the decision to hire a ghostwriter, the impact of AI on ghostwriting, and the limitations of AI in ghostwriting. Throughout the conversation, the importance of ghostwriters in conveying the author's voice and message is emphasized, along with the potential use of AI as a tool for brainstorming, outlining, and research. The conversation covers the use of AI in writing, the benefits of working with ghostwriters, the cost of ghostwriting, the importance of book proposals, and the scheduling of a follow-up discussion.

Takeaways

  • Ghostwriters are essential for helping individuals who lack the time or skill to write their own books.
  • AI can be a useful tool for brainstorming, outlining, and research, but it cannot fully replace human ghostwriters.
  • The role of a ghostwriter is to shepherd the ideas of the author onto the printed page, ensuring that the author's voice and message are accurately conveyed. AI can be used to correct facts and improve grammar in writing
  • Ghostwriters can help authors save on editing costs and improve the quality of their writing
  • Book proposals are essential for traditional publishing and can serve as a roadmap for self-publishing

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
  • 02:28 The Role of a Ghostwriter
  • 06:02 The Decision to Hire a Ghostwriter
  • 09:47 The Impact of AI on Ghostwriting
  • 13:33 The Limitations of AI in Ghostwriting
  • 18:40 AI in Writing
  • 19:36 Working with Ghostwriters
  • 20:33 Finding a Ghostwriter
  • 24:22 Cost of Ghostwriting
  • 28:08 Book Proposals
  • 32:31 Scheduling a Follow-Up
]]>eb86db4e-810f-4f49-b397-d3eb0af568c6Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:19:36 GMT<p>The conversation begins with an introduction and setting the stage for the discussion. It then delves into the role of a ghostwriter, the decision to hire a ghostwriter, the impact of AI on ghostwriting, and the limitations of AI in ghostwriting. Throughout the conversation, the importance of ghostwriters in conveying the author's voice and message is emphasized, along with the potential use of AI as a tool for brainstorming, outlining, and research. The conversation covers the use of AI in writing, the benefits of working with ghostwriters, the cost of ghostwriting, the importance of book proposals, and the scheduling of a follow-up discussion.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Ghostwriters are essential for helping individuals who lack the time or skill to write their own books.</li><li>AI can be a useful tool for brainstorming, outlining, and research, but it cannot fully replace human ghostwriters.</li><li>The role of a ghostwriter is to shepherd the ideas of the author onto the printed page, ensuring that the author's voice and message are accurately conveyed. AI can be used to correct facts and improve grammar in writing</li><li>Ghostwriters can help authors save on editing costs and improve the quality of their writing</li><li>Book proposals are essential for traditional publishing and can serve as a roadmap for self-publishing</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage</li><li>02:28 The Role of a Ghostwriter</li><li>06:02 The Decision to Hire a Ghostwriter</li><li>09:47 The Impact of AI on Ghostwriting</li><li>13:33 The Limitations of AI in Ghostwriting</li><li>18:40 AI in Writing</li><li>19:36 Working with Ghostwriters</li><li>20:33 Finding a Ghostwriter</li><li>24:22 Cost of Ghostwriting</li><li>28:08 Book Proposals</li><li>32:31 Scheduling a Follow-Up</li></ul>no00:29:41The Surprising Cost of Ghostwriting: What You Really Need to Budgetfull<![CDATA[From Startup Hustle to Billion-Dollar Deals: Kelly Ann Winget’s Entrepreneur Journey]]>So you start building money, making savvy financial moves, and still have no idea what “alternatives” even means. That changes here. This business podcast gets into real business advice, entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and the success stories that redefine wealth on your own terms. Kelly Ann Winget is the Founder and CEO of Alternative Wealth Partners, a Dallas‑based private equity firm she started in 2020 to break barriers and expand access to alternative investments often reserved for elite institutions and ultra‑high net worth groups. Kelly Ann has raised nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors like energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and real estate, and today she works with accredited investors to build diversified portfolios of non‑correlated assets that generate durable long‑term return while driving real economic impact. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition on Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 list and as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, and she’s the author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, a book that challenges the old rules of finance and invites everyone — especially women and underrepresented investors — to claim their share of wealth. 0:00 - Childhood business beginnings and early hustle 2:40 - How Alternative Wealth Partners works 6:15 - What alternatives really are 10:20 - Why less than 2% of funding goes to women founders 14:55 - The truth about asking for money 19:10 - What it really takes to be in the top 12% of business earners Connect with Kelly Ann Winget: Website: https://www.alternativewealthpartners.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannwinget/ Instagram: @kellyannwinget Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://ditchthebra.com Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, business strategy, leadership skills, and financial freedom while doing things their own way. Hosted by Eve Mayer, it’s real talk on entrepreneurship, startup advice, founder stories, and what it takes to scale a business on your terms. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #entrepreneurship

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149204957Kajabi-2149204957Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>So you start building money, making savvy financial moves, and still have no idea what “alternatives” even means. That changes here. This business podcast gets into real business advice, entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and the success stories that redefine wealth on your own terms. Kelly Ann Winget is the Founder and CEO of Alternative Wealth Partners, a Dallas‑based private equity firm she started in 2020 to break barriers and expand access to alternative investments often reserved for elite institutions and ultra‑high net worth groups. Kelly Ann has raised nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors like energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and real estate, and today she works with accredited investors to build diversified portfolios of non‑correlated assets that generate durable long‑term return while driving real economic impact. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition on Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 list and as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, and she’s the author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, a book that challenges the old rules of finance and invites everyone — especially women and underrepresented investors — to claim their share of wealth. 0:00 - Childhood business beginnings and early hustle 2:40 - How Alternative Wealth Partners works 6:15 - What alternatives really are 10:20 - Why less than 2% of funding goes to women founders 14:55 - The truth about asking for money 19:10 - What it really takes to be in the top 12% of business earners Connect with Kelly Ann Winget: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alternativewealthpartners.com" target="_blank">https://www.alternativewealthpartners.com</a> LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannwinget/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannwinget/</a> Instagram: @kellyannwinget Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ditchthebra.com" target="_blank">https://ditchthebra.com</a> Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra</a> The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, business strategy, leadership skills, and financial freedom while doing things their own way. Hosted by Eve Mayer, it’s real talk on entrepreneurship, startup advice, founder stories, and what it takes to scale a business on your terms. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #entrepreneurship</p>no00:36:31From Startup Hustle to Billion-Dollar Deals: Kelly Ann Winget’s Entrepreneur Journeyfull<![CDATA[Unlocking Inner Power: The Journey of a Spiritual Entrepreneur]]>In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of Ashley Mondor, a spiritual entrepreneur who turned energy work and nervous system mastery into a thriving business. She shares actionable insights on valuing your services, navigating skepticism, and harnessing energy for personal and professional growth.

Main insights:

Ashley’s early intuitive talents emerged in childhood, guiding her towards coaching and energy work. The distinction between coaching, therapy, and energy healing, emphasizing that each serves different needs. The importance of regulating your nervous system to confidently increase prices and attract clients who value your work. Practical methods for downregulating stress—like proper breathing techniques—and their impact on decision-making. The concept of aligning with your heart and intuition when making business and life choices. How energetic practices, such as Angelic Reiki, work even remotely, emphasizing focus and intention over physical presence. The value of investing in your growth early on, including Ashley’s $5,000 mentorship investment in her 20s. The evolution from nonprofit work to corporate to energy healer, fueled by passion and authenticity. Tips on building confidence in your worth and scaling your services sustainably, step by step. The significance of community and word-of-mouth in growing a unique, spiritual business.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Ashley Mondor and her work

02:00 - Ashley's early intuitive gifts and childhood advice

03:40 - Understanding coaching versus therapy and healing

05:20 - The role of nervous system regulation in confident pricing

07:00 - Practical breathing techniques to calm the mind

09:00 - The concept of energy work and remote sessions

11:00 - How intuition guides decision-making

13:30 - Building a spiritual business while maintaining authenticity

15:15 - Investing in mentorship and scaling your prices

17:00 - Transition from nonprofit to corporate to energy healing

19:00 - How community and reputation grow your practice

21:00 - Final tips for embracing your unique gifts and charging what you’re worth

Resources & Links:

Connect with Ashley: https://ashleymondor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymondor/ https://www.instagram.com/ashley.mondor/

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149227511Kajabi-2149227511Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of Ashley Mondor, a spiritual entrepreneur who turned energy work and nervous system mastery into a thriving business. She shares actionable insights on valuing your services, navigating skepticism, and harnessing energy for personal and professional growth.</p> <p>Main insights:</p> <p>Ashley’s early intuitive talents emerged in childhood, guiding her towards coaching and energy work. The distinction between coaching, therapy, and energy healing, emphasizing that each serves different needs. The importance of regulating your nervous system to confidently increase prices and attract clients who value your work. Practical methods for downregulating stress—like proper breathing techniques—and their impact on decision-making. The concept of aligning with your heart and intuition when making business and life choices. How energetic practices, such as Angelic Reiki, work even remotely, emphasizing focus and intention over physical presence. The value of investing in your growth early on, including Ashley’s $5,000 mentorship investment in her 20s. The evolution from nonprofit work to corporate to energy healer, fueled by passion and authenticity. Tips on building confidence in your worth and scaling your services sustainably, step by step. The significance of community and word-of-mouth in growing a unique, spiritual business.</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>00:00 - Introduction to Ashley Mondor and her work</p> <p>02:00 - Ashley's early intuitive gifts and childhood advice</p> <p>03:40 - Understanding coaching versus therapy and healing</p> <p>05:20 - The role of nervous system regulation in confident pricing</p> <p>07:00 - Practical breathing techniques to calm the mind</p> <p>09:00 - The concept of energy work and remote sessions</p> <p>11:00 - How intuition guides decision-making</p> <p>13:30 - Building a spiritual business while maintaining authenticity</p> <p>15:15 - Investing in mentorship and scaling your prices</p> <p>17:00 - Transition from nonprofit to corporate to energy healing</p> <p>19:00 - How community and reputation grow your practice</p> <p>21:00 - Final tips for embracing your unique gifts and charging what you’re worth</p> <p>Resources &amp; Links:</p> <p>Connect with Ashley: https://ashleymondor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymondor/ https://www.instagram.com/ashley.mondor/</p>no00:41:24Unlocking Inner Power: The Journey of a Spiritual Entrepreneurfull<![CDATA[Boobs, Budgets, and Buying Power: Why Every Woman Needs Financial Autonomy with Anna Goff]]>The Power of Authenticity and Financial Self-Protection for Women Entrepreneurs This episode dives into the real, unfiltered conversations around life, business, and the critical importance of women taking control of their financial futures. With insights that challenge traditional views, we explore how authenticity fuels success and how women can empower themselves against life's unpredictable challenges. Key Topics: Breaking down the myth of separating personal life from business and why embracing authenticity is a strength. The significance of financial independence for women, especially stay-at-home moms, and actionable ways to build that autonomy. Practical steps women can take immediately to safeguard their financial future, including credit, assets, and legal considerations. The emotional and social dynamics of dating post-divorce, especially with kids, and how to model resilience and independence. How to educate and empower women to avoid financial abuse and ensure they are prepared for the unexpected. The importance of self-care, personal branding, and living authentically even in the digital age. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing the candid conversations on life, business, and authenticity 02:30 - How personal life influences professional identity and success 05:46 - The power of looking and feeling confident without conforming to societal standards 07:12 - Navigating life at home: honesty about not always feeling 'put together' 09:11 - The importance of modeling resilience for children through personal independence 12:03 - Dating after divorce with kids: lessons learned and strategies for healthy relationships 15:01 - Addressing the fears and realities of women who get divorced or leave long-term relationships 18:10 - The importance of building a support system and personal hobbies after life changes 21:25 - Practical steps women can take immediately to protect their financial future 25:14 - The importance of financial transparency within relationships 28:15 - How stay-at-home moms can safeguard their financial independence and assets 30:28 - Resources for women seeking to take control and build financial confidence 32:04 - How to connect with the guest for personalized guidance Connect with Anna Goff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msannagoff This episode encourages women to live authentically, safeguard their assets, and empower themselves with knowledge to thrive in all areas of life. Whether you're navigating divorce, building your business, or simply seeking confidence, these insights will help you see your unique power and take actionable steps today.

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149225862Kajabi-2149225862Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>The Power of Authenticity and Financial Self-Protection for Women Entrepreneurs This episode dives into the real, unfiltered conversations around life, business, and the critical importance of women taking control of their financial futures. With insights that challenge traditional views, we explore how authenticity fuels success and how women can empower themselves against life's unpredictable challenges. Key Topics: Breaking down the myth of separating personal life from business and why embracing authenticity is a strength. The significance of financial independence for women, especially stay-at-home moms, and actionable ways to build that autonomy. Practical steps women can take immediately to safeguard their financial future, including credit, assets, and legal considerations. The emotional and social dynamics of dating post-divorce, especially with kids, and how to model resilience and independence. How to educate and empower women to avoid financial abuse and ensure they are prepared for the unexpected. The importance of self-care, personal branding, and living authentically even in the digital age. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing the candid conversations on life, business, and authenticity 02:30 - How personal life influences professional identity and success 05:46 - The power of looking and feeling confident without conforming to societal standards 07:12 - Navigating life at home: honesty about not always feeling 'put together' 09:11 - The importance of modeling resilience for children through personal independence 12:03 - Dating after divorce with kids: lessons learned and strategies for healthy relationships 15:01 - Addressing the fears and realities of women who get divorced or leave long-term relationships 18:10 - The importance of building a support system and personal hobbies after life changes 21:25 - Practical steps women can take immediately to protect their financial future 25:14 - The importance of financial transparency within relationships 28:15 - How stay-at-home moms can safeguard their financial independence and assets 30:28 - Resources for women seeking to take control and build financial confidence 32:04 - How to connect with the guest for personalized guidance Connect with Anna Goff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msannagoff This episode encourages women to live authentically, safeguard their assets, and empower themselves with knowledge to thrive in all areas of life. Whether you're navigating divorce, building your business, or simply seeking confidence, these insights will help you see your unique power and take actionable steps today.</p>no00:28:06Boobs, Budgets, and Buying Power: Why Every Woman Needs Financial Autonomy with Anna Gofffull<![CDATA[Alison Taylor On What Broke Her Startup Spirit and Made Her Rebuild]]>Sometimes entrepreneurship kicks you in the teeth and forces you to question everything. You show up thinking you know what you’re doing, climbing the ladder, scaling the business, doing all the right things — and then you hit a point where you ask, “Is this even for me?” That’s the kind of raw business advice this business podcast conversation delivers — candid, unfiltered, and focused on what it really takes to scale a business, find your confidence, and make decisions that actually work for you. Alison Taylor is the founder and leadership architect of Augur Design (augur.design), a strategic practice that helps companies fix the invisible structural problems that hold teams back even when leaders are doing everything right. With nearly 15 years of professional experience across hospitality, procurement, operations, and organizational strategy, she’s worked with CEOs, VPs, and founders to design processes, clear roles, and build scalable organizational architecture. From climbing complex career ladders to building her own practice, Alison blends blunt honesty with practical business strategy to help leaders stop patching cracks and start building systems that actually support success. 0:00 - When the startup grind made her question everything 3:45 - What organizational architecture really means 8:10 - Who needs help with structure and why 12:25 - How she led $60M in capital projects 15:10 - Closing a 250K deal in minutes 18:05 - The inner voice that changed everything Connect with Alison Taylor: Website: https://augur.design Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://www.ditchthebra.com Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, business strategy, and real careers from home. Hosted by Eve Mayer, this business podcast highlights success stories, leadership skills, startup advice, and raw conversations about what it really looks like to build and scale a business on your terms. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #entrepreneurship #motivation

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149204958Kajabi-2149204958Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>Sometimes entrepreneurship kicks you in the teeth and forces you to question everything. You show up thinking you know what you’re doing, climbing the ladder, scaling the business, doing all the right things — and then you hit a point where you ask, “Is this even for me?” That’s the kind of raw business advice this business podcast conversation delivers — candid, unfiltered, and focused on what it really takes to scale a business, find your confidence, and make decisions that actually work for you. Alison Taylor is the founder and leadership architect of Augur Design (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://augur.design" target="_blank">augur.design</a>), a strategic practice that helps companies fix the invisible structural problems that hold teams back even when leaders are doing everything right. With nearly 15 years of professional experience across hospitality, procurement, operations, and organizational strategy, she’s worked with CEOs, VPs, and founders to design processes, clear roles, and build scalable organizational architecture. From climbing complex career ladders to building her own practice, Alison blends blunt honesty with practical business strategy to help leaders stop patching cracks and start building systems that actually support success. 0:00 - When the startup grind made her question everything 3:45 - What organizational architecture really means 8:10 - Who needs help with structure and why 12:25 - How she led $60M in capital projects 15:10 - Closing a 250K deal in minutes 18:05 - The inner voice that changed everything Connect with Alison Taylor: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://augur.design" target="_blank">https://augur.design</a> Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ditchthebra.com" target="_blank">https://www.ditchthebra.com</a> Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra</a> The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, business strategy, and real careers from home. Hosted by Eve Mayer, this business podcast highlights success stories, leadership skills, startup advice, and raw conversations about what it really looks like to build and scale a business on your terms. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #entrepreneurship #motivation</p>no00:22:42Alison Taylor On What Broke Her Startup Spirit and Made Her Rebuildfull<![CDATA[She built a franchise to 150 locations and $42M in sales. Then she sold it — to her best franchisee.]]>Guest: Shannon Wilburn, CEO of Shine Executive Coaching
Website: shineexecutivecoaching.com

Shannon Wilburn built a franchise system from scratch to 150 locations in 34 states with $42 million in system-wide sales. Then she sold it. Not to private equity. To her best franchisee. She took 18 months, did it her way, and came out the other side coaching the next generation of franchise founders.

This episode gets into the real stuff: the COVID hospitalization that nearly took her husband, the depression that followed, the moment she almost handed the company to someone else, and what turned it all around. Plus the honest truth about franchising, pricing, and why most women leave money on the table.

Key Takeaways

On pricing:
If three people have paid your price, raise it. That's the signal.
Shannon undercharged when she launched her coaching practice. A friend told her the number to charge and told her they wouldn't stay friends if she went lower. That was enough.
Positioning yourself as "premier" isn't arrogance. It's a targeting strategy. Lime Painting did it. French Florist did it. One word on your website tells clients what bracket you're in.

On franchising:
Franchising is "death by a thousand cuts" if you go in without your systems locked. You need a copy-paste playbook before you sell a single franchise.
When you franchise, you're no longer in your original business. You're in the franchising business. Marketing, HR, operations support, franchisee relations. Different job entirely.
Average brick-and-mortar franchise investment: around $500K. Most franchisees use an SBA loan with a 10-year repayment window.
Don't franchise unless a franchisee can realistically net $100–200K after your royalty fees come out. Otherwise the math doesn't work for them and the whole thing falls apart.

On women and money:
Most women entrepreneurs make less than $100K. A lot make less than $50K. That's a pricing problem and a fear problem, not a talent problem.
Changing the world is worth money. Doing good work is worth money. Those two things are not in conflict.

On mental health:
Shannon's husband spent 48 days in the hospital during COVID. He flatlined. She was in the room.
She came out of it in depression. Her team ran the company while she recovered.
She almost gave up the CEO seat. Her coach talked her out of it, introduced her to EOS, and gave it 90 days.
She now runs two mastermind groups for women franchise CEOs — a space to talk honestly without performing confidence for their teams.

About Shannon

Shannon is a 30-year serial entrepreneur who scaled her franchise system to 150 locations in 34 states and exited in December 2022. She now runs Shine Executive Coaching, working with emerging franchise brands (5 to 50 locations) ready to scale. She also runs Cole Creek Farm, an outdoor photography venue on 15 acres in Jenks, Oklahoma.


Cole Creek Farm: coalcreekfarmjenks.com/

Book a clarity call with Shannon: shineexecutivecoaching.com

Connect with TBE

More information

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149215575Kajabi-2149215575Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p><strong>Guest</strong>: Shannon Wilburn, CEO of Shine Executive Coaching<br /><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://shineexecutivecoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shineexecutivecoaching.com</a><br /><br />Shannon Wilburn built a franchise system from scratch to 150 locations in 34 states with $42 million in system-wide sales. Then she sold it. Not to private equity. To her best franchisee. She took 18 months, did it her way, and came out the other side coaching the next generation of franchise founders.<br /><br />This episode gets into the real stuff: the COVID hospitalization that nearly took her husband, the depression that followed, the moment she almost handed the company to someone else, and what turned it all around. Plus the honest truth about franchising, pricing, and why most women leave money on the table.<br /><br />Key Takeaways<br /><br />On pricing:<br />If three people have paid your price, raise it. That's the signal.<br />Shannon undercharged when she launched her coaching practice. A friend told her the number to charge and told her they wouldn't stay friends if she went lower. That was enough.<br />Positioning yourself as "premier" isn't arrogance. It's a targeting strategy. Lime Painting did it. French Florist did it. One word on your website tells clients what bracket you're in.<br /><br />On franchising:<br />Franchising is "death by a thousand cuts" if you go in without your systems locked. You need a copy-paste playbook before you sell a single franchise.<br />When you franchise, you're no longer in your original business. You're in the franchising business. Marketing, HR, operations support, franchisee relations. Different job entirely.<br />Average brick-and-mortar franchise investment: around $500K. Most franchisees use an SBA loan with a 10-year repayment window.<br />Don't franchise unless a franchisee can realistically net $100–200K after your royalty fees come out. Otherwise the math doesn't work for them and the whole thing falls apart.<br /><br />On women and money:<br />Most women entrepreneurs make less than $100K. A lot make less than $50K. That's a pricing problem and a fear problem, not a talent problem.<br />Changing the world is worth money. Doing good work is worth money. Those two things are not in conflict.<br /><br />On mental health:<br />Shannon's husband spent 48 days in the hospital during COVID. He flatlined. She was in the room.<br />She came out of it in depression. Her team ran the company while she recovered.<br />She almost gave up the CEO seat. Her coach talked her out of it, introduced her to EOS, and gave it 90 days.<br />She now runs two mastermind groups for women franchise CEOs — a space to talk honestly without performing confidence for their teams.<br /><br />About Shannon<br /><br />Shannon is a 30-year serial entrepreneur who scaled her franchise system to 150 locations in 34 states and exited in December 2022. She now runs Shine Executive Coaching, working with emerging franchise brands (5 to 50 locations) ready to scale. She also runs Cole Creek Farm, an outdoor photography venue on 15 acres in Jenks, Oklahoma.</p> <p><br />Cole Creek Farm: <a href="https://www.coalcreekfarmjenks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">coalcreekfarmjenks.com/</a><br /><br />Book a clarity call with Shannon: <a href="https://shineexecutivecoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shineexecutivecoaching.com</a><br /><br />Connect with TBE<br /><br /><a href="https://ditchthebra.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">More information</a></p>no00:42:43She built a franchise to 150 locations and $42M in sales. Then she sold it — to her best franchisee.full<![CDATA[Hacking Luck with Stephanie Melodia]]>Stephanie Melodia almost didn't exist. In 1979 her mom took one look at a French campsite, declared she wasn't spending a single night there, and marched back to the travel agent. That rerouted her to a hotel in Sicily, where her dad was working as a barman. Cue: meeting, marriage, and Stephanie. That's the setup for her signature talk on hacking luck. The luckiest thing that's ever happened to any of us is being born. The odds are so absurd they'd fill 12 Harry Potter books with zeros. But this episode isn't a feel-good lottery story. It's a working session on speaker market fit, money mindset, and why charging your worth isn't selfish. It's the opposite. Eve and Stephanie met as mentors on the One Day MBA program. Two ex-actresses, two marketing founders, two speakers. They agree on almost everything and have a blast fighting about the rest. --- ## Key Takeaways **On hacking luck:** - The luckiest thing you'll ever have in common with anyone is being alive right now. Run the odds and the number is too big to say out loud. - Stephanie's framework is 8 core principles across mindset and practical action to stack the odds in your favor. **On the confidence nosedive:** - Little girls strut around like princesses. Then puberty hits and confidence falls off a cliff. Stephanie pinpoints her exact moment: 14, outside a classroom, on an overcast morning. - Boys develop slower, so they skip that brutal early soul-search. Stephanie's take: women come out the other side more self-aware for it. Eve's take: it's a pain in the ass either way. **On getting paid to speak:** - Conferences don't pay unless you're the headliner (Gary Vee, Michelle Obama). The people who least need the fee are the ones who get it. - The real budget lives in private client gigs, workshops, and training. Keynotes are a slow-burn personal-brand play, not a paycheck. - Speaker market fit is real. Try to speak to everyone and you speak to no one. Stephanie burned 3–4 years on dead-end topics before "hacking luck" caught fire. - Your speaking should earn money now, later, or both. If it isn't, you're wasting your time. **On women and money:** - Speaking for free doesn't just shortchange you. It conditions every client to expect free from the next woman too. Charge fairly and you protect your whole industry. - Doing good in the world and getting paid well are not in conflict. If you want to make the world better, start with your own. - Eve's $17,500 day, and why making money should make you feel like a goddess, not guilty. --- ## One thing to do today Put your speaker rate on a piece of paper. Pick the biggest number that doesn't make you laugh. Send it. --- ## About Stephanie Stephanie Melodia is a speaker, trainer, and mentor who incorporated her first business — a bootstrapped marketing consultancy for startups — on 24 November 2017. Public speaking grew out of that, and reawakened a childhood dream of performing. Today she splits her work between practical training workshops and keynote speaking on hacking luck. **Find Stephanie:** - LinkedIn: Stephanie Melodia - Instagram: @stephmelodia - Web: Visit her site --- ## Connect with TBE - Membership: tbe.ditchthebra.com - All episodes: https://ditchthebra.com

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149223820Kajabi-2149223820Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT<p>Stephanie Melodia almost didn't exist. In 1979 her mom took one look at a French campsite, declared she wasn't spending a single night there, and marched back to the travel agent. That rerouted her to a hotel in Sicily, where her dad was working as a barman. Cue: meeting, marriage, and Stephanie. That's the setup for her signature talk on hacking luck. The luckiest thing that's ever happened to any of us is being born. The odds are so absurd they'd fill 12 Harry Potter books with zeros. But this episode isn't a feel-good lottery story. It's a working session on speaker market fit, money mindset, and why charging your worth isn't selfish. It's the opposite. Eve and Stephanie met as mentors on the One Day MBA program. Two ex-actresses, two marketing founders, two speakers. They agree on almost everything and have a blast fighting about the rest. --- ## Key Takeaways **On hacking luck:** - The luckiest thing you'll ever have in common with anyone is being alive right now. Run the odds and the number is too big to say out loud. - Stephanie's framework is 8 core principles across mindset and practical action to stack the odds in your favor. **On the confidence nosedive:** - Little girls strut around like princesses. Then puberty hits and confidence falls off a cliff. Stephanie pinpoints her exact moment: 14, outside a classroom, on an overcast morning. - Boys develop slower, so they skip that brutal early soul-search. Stephanie's take: women come out the other side more self-aware for it. Eve's take: it's a pain in the ass either way. **On getting paid to speak:** - Conferences don't pay unless you're the headliner (Gary Vee, Michelle Obama). The people who least need the fee are the ones who get it. - The real budget lives in private client gigs, workshops, and training. Keynotes are a slow-burn personal-brand play, not a paycheck. - Speaker market fit is real. Try to speak to everyone and you speak to no one. Stephanie burned 3–4 years on dead-end topics before "hacking luck" caught fire. - Your speaking should earn money now, later, or both. If it isn't, you're wasting your time. **On women and money:** - Speaking for free doesn't just shortchange you. It conditions every client to expect free from the next woman too. Charge fairly and you protect your whole industry. - Doing good in the world and getting paid well are not in conflict. If you want to make the world better, start with your own. - Eve's $17,500 day, and why making money should make you feel like a goddess, not guilty. --- ## One thing to do today Put your speaker rate on a piece of paper. Pick the biggest number that doesn't make you laugh. Send it. --- ## About Stephanie Stephanie Melodia is a speaker, trainer, and mentor who incorporated her first business — a bootstrapped marketing consultancy for startups — on 24 November 2017. Public speaking grew out of that, and reawakened a childhood dream of performing. Today she splits her work between practical training workshops and keynote speaking on hacking luck. **Find Stephanie:** - LinkedIn: Stephanie Melodia - Instagram: @stephmelodia - Web: Visit her site --- ## Connect with TBE - Membership: tbe.ditchthebra.com - All episodes: https://ditchthebra.com</p>no00:33:37Hacking Luck with Stephanie Melodiafull<![CDATA[Financial Literacy for women. And how to make a graceful exit with Jodi Miller-Hammes]]>Braless Entrepreneur Podcast: Financial Literacy for Women with Jodi Miller-Hammes

Guest: Jodi Miller-Hammes, CEO and Founder of Continuum Financial Group, Rochester, MN

Watch this episode on YouTube

Jodi's Background and Journey into Finance

Jodi grew up the oldest of three daughters on a farm in New Richland, MN. Her father started teaching her about investing at 13-14 years old, taking every dollar she earned from odd jobs (babysitting, bailing hay, walking beans) and putting it into mutual funds. He made her track her ticker symbols in the newspaper and prepare her own taxes as a teenager. This hands-on experience showed her the power of compounding interest and capital gains, and she built her college fund through it.

After college, she found herself naturally coaching coworkers in their 40s about their 401(k)s. She made a T-chart of what she wanted in a career, which pointed her toward entrepreneurship and financial advising. She started at IDS in 1994 — the same firm that managed her first mutual funds, now Ameriprise, which she still holds her franchise with.

Her career path included advisor, training manager, associate district manager, and VP at Ameriprise — but she kept returning to private practice because she "was a great employee, but a miserable employee" working toward someone else's goals. She restarted her current practice in 2013 and has grown it to 18 team members.

Key Learnings and Points

On women and money mindset:

  • Women often take a back seat to men in financial decision-making within relationships, but many end up on their own at some point and lack the skills or knowledge to navigate finances.
  • 88% of women-owned businesses make less than $100K/year. A significant part of this is self-inflicted: women frequently undervalue their work and undercharge for their services.
  • Women also over-deliver after raising prices — giving things away through excess service because they feel guilty charging more. This still amounts to undercharging and burns you out.
  • When your product or service makes the world a better place, it should make the world a better place for you too. You deserve to be paid what your work is worth.

On building a successful business:

  • Her core mantra: "Do the right thing every single time and everything else will fall into place." Her business growth was a result of serving clients exceptionally well, not chasing a revenue target.
  • She credits Vistage (CEO peer group) and EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) as major contributors to her growth — for leadership structure, personal coaching, accountability, and clarity of vision.
  • Investing in yourself, mentorship, and strategy organizations matters. Women entrepreneurs often don't because resources are finite and it feels safer to take the paycheck instead.

On business valuation and exit planning:

  • Only roughly 13% of businesses ever sell. Most owners pour everything into a business and can't extract value on the other side.
  • Jodi earned her CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) designation about 2.5 years ago. She now helps business owners prepare for an eventual exit.
  • Following the Exit Planning Institute's process, every year a business owner should ask: "Do I want to stay or do I want to sell?" You build toward marketability continuously, not just at the end.
  • The components that make a business valuable are the same components that make it successful: clean books, customer diversity, strong leadership infrastructure, and reduced owner-centricity.
  • When Jodi applied this framework to her own practice, her business grew from $2M to $7M and ultimately $16M last year.
  • The "4 Ds" can force an unplanned exit: Divorce, Death, Disability, Disagreement. Having an exit plan in place protects you from these.

On who she works with now:

  • Any business owner, any industry, anywhere in the nation, who may one day want to explore an exit and wants to prepare for it now.
  • She also works with business owners interested in philanthropy, as large business sales carry tax implications where charitable giving can create both legacy and tax advantages.

June 25 Women's Empowerment Event

What: Free women's financial empowerment event
When: June 25, 2026 — morning (so you still have your afternoon free)
Where: International Event Center, Rochester, MN
Topics covered: Cash flow and budgeting, debt management, investing, tax-saving strategies, estate planning, and insurance
Purpose: A safe, non-salesy space for women to ask questions, learn, and leave feeling more empowered about their finances
Keynote speaker: Eve (host of the Braless Entrepreneur Podcast)
Register: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/continuum-financial-group/events/

Contact Jodi

Company: Continuum Financial Group
Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/continuum-financial-group/contact/

Why reach out to Jodi:
If you are a business owner who may someday want to sell your business — or who simply wants to build a more valuable, sustainable company — Jodi is the person to talk to. As a CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) with 32 years in financial advising, she helps business owners build their companies in a way that makes them attractive to buyers, protects them against forced exits, and sets them up for a financially strong transition. She works with any industry, anywhere in the country, and also helps owners explore the philanthropy angle of a business sale.



]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149218075Kajabi-2149218075Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<h2><span>Braless Entrepreneur Podcast: Financial Literacy for Women with Jodi Miller-Hammes</span></h2> <p><span>Guest: Jodi Miller-Hammes, CEO and Founder of Continuum Financial Group, Rochester, MN</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb3AWlqAKtA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Watch this episode on YouTube</a></p> <h3><span>Jodi's Background and Journey into Finance</span></h3> <p><span>Jodi grew up the oldest of three daughters on a farm in New Richland, MN. Her father started teaching her about investing at 13-14 years old, taking every dollar she earned from odd jobs (babysitting, bailing hay, walking beans) and putting it into mutual funds. He made her track her ticker symbols in the newspaper and prepare her own taxes as a teenager. This hands-on experience showed her the power of compounding interest and capital gains, and she built her college fund through it.</span></p> <p><span>After college, she found herself naturally coaching coworkers in their 40s about their 401(k)s. She made a T-chart of what she wanted in a career, which pointed her toward entrepreneurship and financial advising. She started at IDS in 1994 — the same firm that managed her first mutual funds, now Ameriprise, which she still holds her franchise with.</span></p> <p><span>Her career path included advisor, training manager, associate district manager, and VP at Ameriprise — but she kept returning to private practice because she "was a great employee, but a miserable employee" working toward someone else's goals. She restarted her current practice in 2013 and has grown it to 18 team members.</span></p> <h3><span>Key Learnings and Points</span></h3> <p><span>On women and money mindset:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Women often take a back seat to men in financial decision-making within relationships, but many end up on their own at some point and lack the skills or knowledge to navigate finances.</span></li> <li><span>88% of women-owned businesses make less than $100K/year. A significant part of this is self-inflicted: women frequently undervalue their work and undercharge for their services.</span></li> <li><span>Women also over-deliver after raising prices — giving things away through excess service because they feel guilty charging more. This still amounts to undercharging and burns you out.</span></li> <li><span>When your product or service makes the world a better place, it should make the world a better place for you too. You deserve to be paid what your work is worth.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>On building a successful business:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Her core mantra: "Do the right thing every single time and everything else will fall into place." Her business growth was a result of serving clients exceptionally well, not chasing a revenue target.</span></li> <li><span>She credits Vistage (CEO peer group) and EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) as major contributors to her growth — for leadership structure, personal coaching, accountability, and clarity of vision.</span></li> <li><span>Investing in yourself, mentorship, and strategy organizations matters. Women entrepreneurs often don't because resources are finite and it feels safer to take the paycheck instead.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>On business valuation and exit planning:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Only roughly 13% of businesses ever sell. Most owners pour everything into a business and can't extract value on the other side.</span></li> <li><span>Jodi earned her CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) designation about 2.5 years ago. She now helps business owners prepare for an eventual exit.</span></li> <li><span>Following the Exit Planning Institute's process, every year a business owner should ask: "Do I want to stay or do I want to sell?" You build toward marketability continuously, not just at the end.</span></li> <li><span>The components that make a business valuable are the same components that make it successful: clean books, customer diversity, strong leadership infrastructure, and reduced owner-centricity.</span></li> <li><span>When Jodi applied this framework to her own practice, her business grew from $2M to $7M and ultimately $16M last year.</span></li> <li><span>The "4 Ds" can force an unplanned exit: Divorce, Death, Disability, Disagreement. Having an exit plan in place protects you from these.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>On who she works with now:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Any business owner, any industry, anywhere in the nation, who may one day want to explore an exit and wants to prepare for it now.</span></li> <li><span>She also works with business owners interested in philanthropy, as large business sales carry tax implications where charitable giving can create both legacy and tax advantages.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span>June 25 Women's Empowerment Event</span></h3> <p><span>What: Free women's financial empowerment event</span><span><br /></span><span>When: June 25, 2026 — morning (so you still have your afternoon free)</span><span><br /></span><span>Where: International Event Center, Rochester, MN</span><span><br /></span><span>Topics covered: Cash flow and budgeting, debt management, investing, tax-saving strategies, estate planning, and insurance</span><span><br /></span><span>Purpose: A safe, non-salesy space for women to ask questions, learn, and leave feeling more empowered about their finances</span><span><br /></span><span>Keynote speaker: Eve (host of the Braless Entrepreneur Podcast)</span><span><br /></span><span>Register: </span><a href="https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/continuum-financial-group/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><span>https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/continuum-financial-group/events/</span></a></p> <h3><span>Contact Jodi</span></h3> <p><span>Company: Continuum Financial Group</span><span><br /></span><span>Website: </span><a href="https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/continuum-financial-group/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><span>https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/continuum-financial-group/contact/</span></a></p> <p><span>Why reach out to Jodi:</span><span><br /></span><span>If you are a business owner who may someday want to sell your business — or who simply wants to build a more valuable, sustainable company — Jodi is the person to talk to. As a CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) with 32 years in financial advising, she helps business owners build their companies in a way that makes them attractive to buyers, protects them against forced exits, and sets them up for a financially strong transition. She works with any industry, anywhere in the country, and also helps owners explore the philanthropy angle of a business sale.</span></p> <p><br /><br /></p>no00:32:28Financial Literacy for women. And how to make a graceful exit with Jodi Miller-Hammesfull<![CDATA[From Undervalued Employee to CEO: The Wake-Up Call That Sparked It All]]>So you finally see your salary in black and white and realize you’ve been undervalued all along. That moment sparked a revelation that changed everything. This business podcast gets candid about the entrepreneur mindset, financial freedom, success stories, and the business advice that pushes women to step fully into their power. Dr. Froswa’ Booker‑Drew is the President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC, a management consulting firm that helps organizations build social capital, strengthen community engagement, and improve leadership effectiveness through change management and executive coaching. A seasoned leader with a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change, she has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Bustle, and Modern Luxury for her expertise in relational leadership, organizational culture, and social capital strategies. She leads transformational work that blends business strategy, leadership skills, and community‑focused solutions, while also helping women entrepreneurs recognize their value, expand their networks, and design careers that match their potential. 0:00 - The salary moment that triggered change 2:55 - What Soulstice Consultancy actually does 7:30 - Making the leap to entrepreneurship 12:00 - How self‑care became leadership 16:45 - Why Black women are leading entrepreneurship now 22:00 - Leadership barriers and how to tackle them Connect with Dr. Froswa’ Booker‑Drew: Website: https://www.drfroswabooker.com Instagram: @drfroswa Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://ditchthebra.com Instagram: @thebralessentreprenuer The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, scaling a business, and creating financial freedom through real talk on leadership, scaling a business, founder stories, and entrepreneurship without excuses. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #bralessentrepreneur #entrepreneurship

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149204955Kajabi-2149204955Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>So you finally see your salary in black and white and realize you’ve been undervalued all along. That moment sparked a revelation that changed everything. This business podcast gets candid about the entrepreneur mindset, financial freedom, success stories, and the business advice that pushes women to step fully into their power. Dr. Froswa’ Booker‑Drew is the President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC, a management consulting firm that helps organizations build social capital, strengthen community engagement, and improve leadership effectiveness through change management and executive coaching. A seasoned leader with a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change, she has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Bustle, and Modern Luxury for her expertise in relational leadership, organizational culture, and social capital strategies. She leads transformational work that blends business strategy, leadership skills, and community‑focused solutions, while also helping women entrepreneurs recognize their value, expand their networks, and design careers that match their potential. 0:00 - The salary moment that triggered change 2:55 - What Soulstice Consultancy actually does 7:30 - Making the leap to entrepreneurship 12:00 - How self‑care became leadership 16:45 - Why Black women are leading entrepreneurship now 22:00 - Leadership barriers and how to tackle them Connect with Dr. Froswa’ Booker‑Drew: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.drfroswabooker.com" target="_blank">https://www.drfroswabooker.com</a> Instagram: @drfroswa Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ditchthebra.com" target="_blank">https://ditchthebra.com</a> Instagram: @thebralessentreprenuer The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building confidence, scaling a business, and creating financial freedom through real talk on leadership, scaling a business, founder stories, and entrepreneurship without excuses. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #bralessentrepreneur #entrepreneurship</p>no00:29:14From Undervalued Employee to CEO: The Wake-Up Call That Sparked It Allfull<![CDATA[From Construction CEO to Global Living. How She Built Wealth and Left the U.S.]]>So you build the business. You hit the numbers. And then you realize you still do not feel free. This episode dives into real talk on entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and the entrepreneur mindset it takes to design a life that truly works for you. Gail Warrior, CEO of Global Citizen Consulting, shares her founder story and business advice from scaling a company from $31,000 to forecasting $200 million, breaking into a male-dominated modular construction industry, securing major federal contracts, and later transitioning into healthcare technology. In this business podcast, she offers insights on executive coaching, leadership skills, startup advice, and business strategy, while helping entrepreneurs create global lifestyles through second citizenship, tax optimization, and international structures built for freedom and flexibility. 0:00 - Why waiting for retirement is risky 3:00 - What Global Citizen Consulting actually does 9:06 - Moving abroad without fear 27:28 - From $31K to $200M in revenue 31:52 - The one skill that changes everything in business 34:48 - Best countries to live better for less Connect with Gail Warrior: Website: https://globalcitizenconsult.com Instagram: gail_warrior Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://ditchthebra.com Instagram: @thebralessentreprenuer The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building businesses on their own terms. Raw conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, money, and creating a life that actually feels good. No filters. No pretending. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #bralessentrepreneur #globalfreedom

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149204956Kajabi-2149204956Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>So you build the business. You hit the numbers. And then you realize you still do not feel free. This episode dives into real talk on entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and the entrepreneur mindset it takes to design a life that truly works for you. Gail Warrior, CEO of Global Citizen Consulting, shares her founder story and business advice from scaling a company from $31,000 to forecasting $200 million, breaking into a male-dominated modular construction industry, securing major federal contracts, and later transitioning into healthcare technology. In this business podcast, she offers insights on executive coaching, leadership skills, startup advice, and business strategy, while helping entrepreneurs create global lifestyles through second citizenship, tax optimization, and international structures built for freedom and flexibility. 0:00 - Why waiting for retirement is risky 3:00 - What Global Citizen Consulting actually does 9:06 - Moving abroad without fear 27:28 - From $31K to $200M in revenue 31:52 - The one skill that changes everything in business 34:48 - Best countries to live better for less Connect with Gail Warrior: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalcitizenconsult.com" target="_blank">https://globalcitizenconsult.com</a> Instagram: gail_warrior Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ditchthebra.com" target="_blank">https://ditchthebra.com</a> Instagram: @thebralessentreprenuer The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is for women building businesses on their own terms. Raw conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, money, and creating a life that actually feels good. No filters. No pretending. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #bralessentrepreneur #globalfreedom</p>no00:43:11From Construction CEO to Global Living. How She Built Wealth and Left the U.S.full<![CDATA[The Day Maria Serbus Realized Her Mayo Clinic Dream Wasn’t Enough]]>It’s not business as usual. When you’re trained in a predictable career and end up doing something completely unexpected, that’s when you see the real entrepreneur mindset emerge. This business podcast conversation cuts past the checklist and talks about stress, confidence, and what it really takes to build your own path. Maria Serbus is the founder of Higher Self Awakening and a speaker, mentor, and coach who helps women manage stress, build confidence, and listen to their intuition as they grow both personally and professionally. With a background as an occupational therapist and more than 7 years of full-time self‑employment, she blends practical tools with inner self‑work to help women step into leadership with grounded confidence. Maria now coaches women through one‑on‑one work, group programs, and self‑paced courses that focus on stress management, intuition, and business growth. 0:00 - The career you thought you’d have 3:45 - How healthcare led to entrepreneurship 8:12 - From side hustle to business freedom 11:07 - What it really takes to start a business 15:20 - Managing stress, anxiety, and intuition 21:00 - Why inner work matters for entrepreneurs Connect with Maria Serbus: Website: https://higherselfawakening.com Instagram: @iammariacrystene Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://www.ditchthebra.com Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is where strong women talk about entrepreneurship, confidence, and growth in a raw, authentic way. Hosted by Eve Mayer, it brings founder stories, leadership skills, and real business strategy to women building careers and businesses on their terms. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #entrepreneurship

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149204960Kajabi-2149204960Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>It’s not business as usual. When you’re trained in a predictable career and end up doing something completely unexpected, that’s when you see the real entrepreneur mindset emerge. This business podcast conversation cuts past the checklist and talks about stress, confidence, and what it really takes to build your own path. Maria Serbus is the founder of Higher Self Awakening and a speaker, mentor, and coach who helps women manage stress, build confidence, and listen to their intuition as they grow both personally and professionally. With a background as an occupational therapist and more than 7 years of full-time self‑employment, she blends practical tools with inner self‑work to help women step into leadership with grounded confidence. Maria now coaches women through one‑on‑one work, group programs, and self‑paced courses that focus on stress management, intuition, and business growth. 0:00 - The career you thought you’d have 3:45 - How healthcare led to entrepreneurship 8:12 - From side hustle to business freedom 11:07 - What it really takes to start a business 15:20 - Managing stress, anxiety, and intuition 21:00 - Why inner work matters for entrepreneurs Connect with Maria Serbus: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://higherselfawakening.com" target="_blank">https://higherselfawakening.com</a> Instagram: @iammariacrystene Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ditchthebra.com" target="_blank">https://www.ditchthebra.com</a> Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra</a> The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast is where strong women talk about entrepreneurship, confidence, and growth in a raw, authentic way. Hosted by Eve Mayer, it brings founder stories, leadership skills, and real business strategy to women building careers and businesses on their terms. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #entrepreneurship</p>no00:31:54The Day Maria Serbus Realized Her Mayo Clinic Dream Wasn’t Enoughfull<![CDATA[She Lied About Being Pregnant to Get Hired]]>It’s easy to think you understand success stories. But when real life hits at the worst possible time, everything changes. This business podcast conversation shares raw business advice and real business secrets most people never talk about, from workplace bias to the entrepreneur mindset required to rebuild, find motivation, and move toward financial freedom through entrepreneurship. Beth Wanner is a former VP of Marketing with more than 15 years of experience in tech and supply chain, where she built strong leadership skills, led teams, and executed high-level business strategy inside fast-growing companies. Her background spans executive coaching environments, founder stories, and startup advice at the highest levels. After navigating infertility, IVF, layoffs, and being fired at 8 months pregnant, she turned that experience into entrepreneurship and founded Mother Cover. Today, she helps companies focus on scaling a business the right way by managing parental and medical leave without disruption, supporting long-term growth across organizations in the US and Canada. Chapters: 0:00 - Fired at 8 months pregnant 3:27 - Career success vs real life pressure 8:54 - Layoffs, IVF, and job hunting 12:23 - Why women leave the workforce 17:13 - Turning pain into a business 21:04 - How Mother Cover actually works Connect with Beth Wanner: Website: https://www.mothercoveragency.com/ Instagram: @mothercover Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: https://ditchthebra.com/ Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast features honest conversations with founders and leaders navigating entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and real-life challenges. It’s raw, unfiltered, and focused on what actually happens behind the scenes of building a business. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #businesspodcast

]]>https://tbe.ditchthebra.com/podcasts/the-braless-entrepreneur/episodes/2149204959Kajabi-2149204959Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>It’s easy to think you understand success stories. But when real life hits at the worst possible time, everything changes. This business podcast conversation shares raw business advice and real business secrets most people never talk about, from workplace bias to the entrepreneur mindset required to rebuild, find motivation, and move toward financial freedom through entrepreneurship. Beth Wanner is a former VP of Marketing with more than 15 years of experience in tech and supply chain, where she built strong leadership skills, led teams, and executed high-level business strategy inside fast-growing companies. Her background spans executive coaching environments, founder stories, and startup advice at the highest levels. After navigating infertility, IVF, layoffs, and being fired at 8 months pregnant, she turned that experience into entrepreneurship and founded Mother Cover. Today, she helps companies focus on scaling a business the right way by managing parental and medical leave without disruption, supporting long-term growth across organizations in the US and Canada. Chapters: 0:00 - Fired at 8 months pregnant 3:27 - Career success vs real life pressure 8:54 - Layoffs, IVF, and job hunting 12:23 - Why women leave the workforce 17:13 - Turning pain into a business 21:04 - How Mother Cover actually works Connect with Beth Wanner: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mothercoveragency.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mothercoveragency.com/</a> Instagram: @mothercover Connect with Eve Mayer: Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ditchthebra.com/" target="_blank">https://ditchthebra.com/</a> Instagram: @TheBralessEntrepreneur Twitter: @DitchTheBra LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/DitchTheBra</a> The Braless Entrepreneur Podcast features honest conversations with founders and leaders navigating entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and real-life challenges. It’s raw, unfiltered, and focused on what actually happens behind the scenes of building a business. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #DitchTheBra #businesspodcast</p>no00:33:31She Lied About Being Pregnant to Get Hiredfull