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Hospital gowns strip your dignity. That's what Dr. Cindy Trice learned firsthand during treatment for advanced cervical cancer. When a friend brought her a pair of pajamas, it changed everything: she felt like a person again, not just a patient. That moment became the origin story for Kickit Recovery Wear, a company designing stylish, functional post-surgery clothing and chemo-friendly apparel for women at every stage of recovery. In this episode, Cindy shares the 16-year journey from idea to launch — including a paralyzing car accident at 18, a career as a veterinarian, a sold software company, and the fourth-grade friend who helped her finally bring it all to life. During chemo, a friend brought her a pair of cute pajamas. She put them on and everything changed. She walked laps around the nurses' station. She let visitors in. But the nurses could not work around them, and she realized the hospital gown exists for a reason. The question was: why has nobody made something that works for patients and medical staff? That idea sat for sixteen years. In the meantime, Cindy became a veterinarian, built and sold a software company called Relief Rover, and eventually launched KickIt with three co-founders, including her best friend since the fourth grade. They split ownership equally and built the whole thing together. She is also a patient advocate for Cervivor and wants you to know: cervical cancer is preventable. Get screened. If you are building something from a problem you lived through, this conversation will feel familiar. Chapters:🎙️ 01:04 Rate, review, and share the show  🐾 03:11 Meet Dr. Cindy Trice: veterinarian, cancer survivor, and lover of long and low dogs  🏥 05:17 Breaking her back at 18 and learning what dignity in healthcare really means  🐋 12:47 Volunteering at the Marine Mammal Center and lying her way into a pet clinic job  🩺 21:13 Advanced cervical cancer diagnosis right out of vet school  👗 24:41 The hospital gown that stripped her identity and the pajamas that gave it back  🔧 27:30 Why hospital gowns are designed for function and why nobody fixed them  🚀 30:29 Sixteen years from idea to launch: some ideas need to bake  🤝 33:05 A fourth-grade best friend, two garment makers, and a company built by four women  🔄 36:49 Relief Rover, simultaneous entrepreneurship, and selling the first company  🌱 42:51 The roller coaster is real: confidence, hustle, and building your network  🎁 46:20 KickIt slipper socks giveaway: tag @sheleadsmedia and @kickitrecoverywear   Links: Website: kickitrecoverywear.com  Instagram: @kickitrecoverywear Email: [email protected]  If this conversation made you think differently about what recovery can look and feel like, follow KickIt and see what they are building.  GIVEAWAY  🎁 Slipper Socks Giveaway! At our most recent Pitch The Media event in NYC, KickIt donated the most beautiful, luxurious Slipper Socks. I have a few pairs left and I would love to give them away to 3 lucky listeners. Here is how to enter:  give the show a 5-star rating and review, tag both @sheleadsmedia and @kickitrecoverywear on Instagram. I will choose 3 women to receive a pair of these incredibly cozy slipper socks.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️  If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. As a gesture of support for this podcast and sharing women's voices everywhere - I would greatly appreciate if you would take a moment and give our podcast a 5 Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  By you taking this simple action, you are making a difference in sharing women's voices, thoughts and opinions.   One last thing - if you haven’t done so already, please hit the plus sign + to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XOAdrienne  (01:04) - 🎙️ Rate, review, and share the show (03:11) - 🐾 Meet Dr. Cindy Trice: veterinarian, cancer survivor, and lover of long and low dogs (05:17) - 🏥 Breaking her back at 18 and learning what dignity in healthcare really means (12:47) - 🐋 Volunteering at the Marine Mammal Center and lying her way into a pet clinic job (21:13) - 🩺 Advanced cervical cancer diagnosis right out of vet school (24:41) - 👗 The hospital gown that stripped her identity and the pajamas that gave it back (27:30) - 🔧 Why hospital gowns are designed for function and why nobody fixed them (30:29) - 🚀 Sixteen years from idea to launch: some ideas need to bake (33:05) - 🤝 A fourth-grade best friend, two garment makers, and a company built by four women (36:49) - 🔄 Relief Rover, simultaneous entrepreneurship, and selling the first company (42:51) - 🌱 The roller coaster is real: confidence, hustle, and building your network (46:20) - 🎁 KickIt slipper socks giveaway: tag @sheleadsmedia and @kickitrecoverywear

Brands don't need more visibility, they need meaning. That's the thesis behind Ashley Orfus's work as founder of ALAB Group, where she helps innovative companies replace traditional PR tactics with performance-driven communication built on education, credibility, and community. In this episode, Ashley shares why platforms like Substack and Beehive are leveling the playing field for founders without big budgets, why handwritten notes and customer phone calls are now a competitive edge, and why women founders need to stop discounting their rates before the other person even finishes breathing. Ashley founded ALAB Group at 22 years old, after leaving luxury fashion and entertainment, before entrepreneurship was the default career path it is now. For over a decade, she has been helping founders across technology, food, hospitality, and culture who are not just launching products but inventing entire categories. From audio jewelry to vertical farming to space tourism, her work starts with one question: what is your unique point of view?  Ashley challenged something I think a lot of us do. We rush to hire marketing before our product and positioning are actually ready, and then wonder why it does not get us to scale. The world does not need another business, she said. It needs yours to be clear about why it exists.  We also got into the money conversation that women founders keep avoiding and why the shift from traditional media to platforms like Substack and Beehive is creating a fairer playing field for smaller brands.  If you are building something and wondering where to put your energy, this one is worth your time.  Chapters: 🎙️ 02:18 Ashley Orfus on leaving luxury fashion to build ALAB Group at 22 🧪 06:18 The world doesn't need another business: finding your unique point of view 💡 09:08 Frends Headphones, audio jewelry, and how you explain something that doesn't exist yet 💰 12:11 Operating model over scale: why a curated business can outperform a big one 🚫 16:15 The money conversation women founders keep avoiding 🤝 22:17 Substack, Beehive, and the new media landscape replacing traditional PR ✍️ 28:43 Handwritten notes and analog strategy as a competitive edge 🎯 30:05 Don't hire marketing to hire marketing: ask the scary questions first Links: Website: www.alabgroup.com Instagram: @alabgroup / @aorfus Email: [email protected]  Your brand doesn't need more noise. Connect with Ashley and the team at ALAB Group to learn more.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️  If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. As a gesture of support for this podcast and sharing women's voices everywhere - I would greatly appreciate if you would take a moment and give our podcast a 5 Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  By you taking this simple action, you are making a difference in sharing women's voices, thoughts and opinions.   One last thing - if you haven’t done so already, please hit the plus sign + to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XOAdrienne  (02:18) - 🎙️ Ashley Orfus on leaving luxury fashion to build ALAB Group at 22 (06:18) - 🧪 The world doesn't need another business: finding your unique point of view (09:08) - 💡 Frends Headphones, audio jewelry, and how you explain something that doesn't exist yet (12:11) - 💰 Operating model over scale: why a curated business can outperform a big one (16:15) - 🚫 The money conversation women founders keep avoiding (22:17) - 🤝 Substack, Beehive, and the new media landscape replacing traditional PR (28:43) - ✍️ Handwritten notes and analog strategy as a competitive edge (30:05) - 🎯 Don't hire marketing to hire marketing: ask the scary questions first

Stop fixing women — fix the system. That's the message at the heart of Jodi Bondi Norgaard's work as an entrepreneur, author, and advocate. In this episode, Jodi shares how a frustrating trip to a toy store with her daughter sparked a mission to challenge the gender stereotypes marketed to girls — and ultimately led her to create the award-winning Go Go Sports Girls, write her book "More Than a Doll," and advise organizations from the White House Gender Policy Council to the Gena Davis Institute. Adrienne and Jodi talk about why gender inequality starts long before the workplace, what it actually takes to keep speaking up when the pushback gets personal, and how women can stop waiting for a seat at the table and start building their own. If you have ever felt tired of fighting for something that should not even be a fight, this one will remind you why you keep going. Tune in to hear why Jodi says women and girls are not broken, and what she is doing about the system that is. Chapters:👋 01:36 Meet Jodi Bondi Norgaard 🎀 04:36 The 75 fashion dolls and zero sports dolls: the toy store moment that changed everything 😳 08:24 Shackles, caution tape, and what the toy industry is actually marketing to girls 🗣️ 13:23 Stop being the good girl: why speaking up is not optional anymore 💰 23:23 Men get funded on potential, women get asked for proof 🌟 24:59 Women need to create their own stages instead of waiting for permission📖 30:04 How More Than a Doll went from self-publishing plan to national release ✍️ 41:08 Writing when you are angry, resting when you are tired, and never giving up Links:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jodibondinorgaard Website: www.jodibondinorgaard.com  Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn or visit her website to learn more about her work in gender equity and her book More Than a Doll.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️  If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. As a gesture of support for this podcast and sharing women's voices everywhere - I would greatly appreciate if you would take a moment and give our podcast a 5 Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  By you taking this simple action, you are making a difference in sharing women's voices, thoughts and opinions.   One last thing - if you haven’t done so already, please hit the plus sign + to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XOAdrienne  (00:00) - Chapter 1

After 200 conversations with women entrepreneurs building toward $1 million and beyond, I'm recording live from Santiago, Chile, where I'm leading a global field experience for Rice University MBA students. One pattern has emerged that nobody in this space talks about enough: the journey for women entrepreneurs never ends.  In this solo episode of the She Leads Podcast, I look back at what these conversations have taught me since I first launched the show as Sugarcoated. The women founders who crossed the million dollar mark did not stop there. They started thinking about impact, exits, and how to help other women in business get to where they are. And the women still on the journey have dealt with massive debt, career resets, and loss that would have taken most people out of the game entirely. Fewer than 4% of women-owned businesses ever get past a million dollars, under 2% of venture capital goes to women, and the Fortune 500 numbers are barely moving. I lay out what those statistics actually mean and what I believe needs to change.  I also get into something we do not say out loud enough: not every woman supports other women. I have seen it, and I talk about where that comes from and how to find the people who are genuinely in your corner.  This is what 200 conversations taught me about what it actually takes for women to build past a million dollars. Tune in and let me know who you want to hear from next.   Chapters: 🎧 00:57 Conversations with women entrepreneurs across 200 episodes 💡 02:13 Shifting the focus to women building to $1M and beyond 📊 07:05 What the statistics are pointing to for women in business 🚧 14:37 Reaching $1M and pushing past it 🛤️ 20:34 Backslides, twists and turns, and forks in the road to $1M  🔥 24:12 Where support between women breaks down 🌎 29:13 Bringing more women into these conversations Links: Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com To get in touch with me directly, you can send me an email at [email protected]'t forget to let me know who you would like me to interview next and why. Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️  If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:57) - 🎧 Conversations with women entrepreneurs across 200 episodes (02:13) - 💡 Shifting the focus to women building to $1M and beyond (07:05) - 📊 What the statistics are pointing to for women in business (14:37) - 🚧 Reaching $1M and pushing past it (20:34) - 🛤️ Backslides, twists and turns, and forks in the road to $1M (24:12) - 🔥 Where support between women breaks down (29:13) - 🌎 Bringing more women into these conversations

IP attorney Laurie Selkowitz breaks down why women founders are chronically under-informed when it comes to trademarking and intellectual property - and the moves you need to make before it's too late to protect what you've built. As a partner at Greenberg Glusker, Laurie advises companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises on technology, privacy, and intellectual property. In this conversation, she explains why many women founders unintentionally miss critical opportunities to protect their ideas. In a first-to-file system, waiting until something feels perfect can mean losing the chance to secure patents or trademarks that could become valuable business assets.  Adrienne and Laurie talk through the practical side of legal strategy for entrepreneurs. They explore when founders should bring in legal counsel, how to think about budgeting for legal services, and why contracts and negotiations deserve more attention than most businesses give them early on.  They also discuss the growing use of AI in business and why founders need to understand what they truly own when using AI-generated content.   If you’re building a business, this episode could save you from costly legal mistakes.  Chapters: ⚖️ 02:21 Laurie Selkowitz on advocacy, innovation, and protecting ideas🏁 06:11 Why women wait too long to file patents🛡️ 13:01 Legal strategy early prevents expensive problems later💼 16:42 Planning legal budgets and finding the right attorney🤝 21:18 Asking harder questions builds stronger business deals🤖 36:04 AI tools, ownership risks, and protecting your work  Links: Email: [email protected] out to Laurie Selkowitz to learn more about protecting your intellectual property and building a strong legal foundation for your business.   Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️  If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. As a gesture of support for this podcast and sharing women's voices everywhere - I would greatly appreciate if you would take a moment and give our podcast a 5 Star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  By you taking this simple action, you are making a difference in sharing women's voices, thoughts and opinions.   One last thing - if you haven’t done so already, please hit the plus sign + to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XOAdrienne  (02:21) - ⚖️ Laurie Selkowitz on advocacy, innovation, and protecting ideas (06:11) - 🏁 Why women wait too long to file patents (13:01) - 🛡️ Legal strategy early prevents expensive problems later (16:42) - 💼 Planning legal budgets and finding the right attorney (21:18) - 🤝 Asking harder questions builds stronger business deals (36:04) - 🤖 AI tools, ownership risks, and protecting your work

From glassblowing studios to AI boardrooms, Michelle Hamilton shares how she turned decades of commercial real estate experience into actionable AI strategies for businesses of all sizes. This episode explores how entrepreneurs can use AI in business as a personal assistant to improve productivity, protect intellectual property, and support business growth.  Michelle, founder and CEO of Spark AI Strategy and AI Class Lab, dives into the intersection of art, creativity, and artificial intelligence. She explains how entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs, can use AI tools to scale their businesses, protect their intellectual property, and  amplify their ideas and expertise without losing the human creativity that makes their work unique.  You’ll hear practical examples of how AI can become a true business partner for productivity, strategy, and business growth, from building personalized knowledge libraries with tools like NotebookLM and Gemini to using AI assistants for research, project planning, and everyday decision-making.  Michelle also shares why taking a human-centered approach to AI matters now more than ever. Instead of replacing people, she shows how the right AI strategy can free you from repetitive work so you can focus on relationships, creativity, and the decisions that actually move your business forward.  If you’ve been curious about AI but aren’t sure where to start, or you’re ready to use it more strategically in your business, this episode will give you practical ideas you can start using right away to work smarter, protect your expertise, and move closer to that million-dollar milestone.   Chapters: 🚀 02:23 How AI Can Support Women Entrepreneurs on the Path to $1M  🎨 03:43 Why Creative Thinking Makes You Better at Using AI  🤖 08:37 Turn AI Into Your Personal Assistant (Even Without a Team)  🧠 10:21 Run Multiple AI Assistants to Improve Your Results  📚 11:47 Build an AI Knowledge Library That Captures Your Expertise  🔐 14:34 The Truth About AI Privacy and Protecting Your Ideas  👥 20:37 Why the Best AI Strategies Start With People, Not Technology🌍 28:01 AI Is the Great Equalizer: What That Means for Entrepreneurs 💡 34:40 Use AI to Unlock the Hidden Value in Your Content  🛠 41:53 Simple Ways to Start Using AI in Your Business Today  Links: Website: www.sparkaistrategy.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michellehamiltonai Connect with Michelle Hamilton to explore AI strategy, access educational resources through AI Class Lab, and learn how to leverage AI for business growth while keeping creativity and people at the center of innovation.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (02:23) - 🚀 How AI Can Support Women Entrepreneurs on the Path to $1M (03:43) - 🎨 Why Creative Thinking Makes You Better at Using AI (08:37) - 🤖 Turn AI Into Your Personal Assistant (Even Without a Team) (10:21) - 🧠 Run Multiple AI Assistants to Improve Your Results (11:47) - 📚 Build an AI Knowledge Library That Captures Your Expertise (14:34) - 🔐 The Truth About AI Privacy and Protecting Your Ideas (20:37) - 👥 Why the Best AI Strategies Start With People, Not Technology (28:01) - 🌍 AI Is the Great Equalizer: What That Means for Entrepreneurs (34:40) - 💡 Use AI to Unlock the Hidden Value in Your Content (41:53) - 🛠 Simple Ways to Start Using AI in Your Business Today

If you have ever walked into a doctor’s office with real perimenopause symptoms and been told you are too young, this conversation will feel validating.In this episode, Madge Rumman, co-founder of Blair Health, shares how women can access specialist-level menopause care without waiting months for referrals or feeling dismissed in primary care. We talk about why menopause is diagnosed based on symptoms rather than blood tests, what often gets missed in traditional healthcare, and how to trust what your body is telling you. Madge also explains how Blair Health combines licensed providers with structured digital assessments and responsible AI to deliver personalized menopause treatment plans in a regulated, clinically grounded way. Beyond individual care, we explore how midlife health affects career progression, leadership pipelines, and why employers should be paying attention. This is a conversation about access, validation, and action. Whether you are navigating menopause yourself, supporting women in your workplace, or building in women’s health tech, you will walk away with clarity on what to look for and what to do next. Chapters: 👋 00:56 Meet Madge Rumman & Blair Health’s Mission 💡 02:20 How a Personal Health Gap Sparked a Women’s Health Solution🤝 06:09 Leverage Mentorship and Skills to Break Barriers in Tech⚕️ 08:00 How Blair Health Delivers Faster Specialist Care📊 15:41 Why Midlife Care Access Boosts Workforce Success❌ 21:34 Stop Believing These Menopause Myths🤖 32:42 How to Use AI Responsibly in Healthcare🚀 40:32 How to Try Blair Health and What to Do Next  Links: Website: www.blairhealth.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/madgerummanExplore Blair Health’s platform, connect with Madge on LinkedIn, and discover how you can support women’s health and workplace equity today.   Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if y:ou would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - Meet Madge Rumman & Blair Health’s Mission (02:20) - How a Personal Health Gap Sparked a Women’s Health Solution (06:09) - Leverage Mentorship and Skills to Break Barriers in Tech (08:00) - How Blair Health Delivers Faster Specialist Care (15:41) - Why Midlife Care Access Boosts Workforce Success (21:34) - Stop Believing These Menopause Myths (32:42) - How to Use AI Responsibly in Healthcare (40:32) - How to Try Blair Health and What to Do Next

Solve a real buyer problem. Build enterprise value. Exit on your terms. In this episode of the She Leads Podcast, Kelly Parker shares how she built Send Ribbon, a bootstrapped corporate gifting company acquired by UrbanStems, by focusing on one overlooked opportunity: solving real pain points for real buyers. With just $5,000 and no outside funding, Kelly launched her business at 27 after years inside high growth companies like Indeed, WeWork, and DoorDash. Instead of chasing luxury products or hype, she spoke directly with office managers, the true gatekeepers of corporate purchasing, and realized they did not need more options. They needed reliability, speed, and zero friction. That insight became her competitive advantage and ultimately positioned the company for acquisition. In this conversation, Kelly breaks down how relationship first thinking helped her win Fortune 500 clients, why visibility matters more than perfection when positioning for acquisition, and how staying close to your buyer builds long term enterprise value. She also challenges the pressure many women founders face to be “all in” at the expense of financial stability. From healthcare realities to diversified income strategies, Kelly shares practical advice for building sustainable companies that align with your life, not just your ambition. Today, through her advisory platform launchgrowexit, Kelly supports female founders who want to launch, grow, and eventually exit their companies with clarity and confidence. If you are building a business, thinking about long term value, or questioning the hustle culture narrative, this episode offers a grounded roadmap for turning customer insight into a high value company. Chapters:  00:56 👋 Meet Kelly Parker: Bootstrapping, Exiting, and Giving Back 03:05 🎓 Break the Rules Early: From Catholic School to Startup Risk and Grit 09:41 🚀 Learn Inside High-Growth Teams: Mentorship, Culture, and Taking the Leap 15:36 🎁 Spot the Buyer Gap: Office Manager Insights and Frictionless Gifting 26:16 🏗️ Build for Sustainability First: Creating a Lifestyle Business That Attracts Opportunity 28:08 💐 Stay Visible to Get Acquired: UrbanStems, COVID Timing, and the Letter of Intent 31:14 🤝 Make Relationships the Asset: Why Trust Drives Enterprise Value 35:51 💡 Think Exit Early: Healthcare, Hustle Culture, and Funding Your Dream Strategically 44:37 🌟 Reinvent After the Exit: Becoming a Co-Founder on Demand and Building Accessible Advisory 53:04 🎁 Book a Free Call with Kelly Parker: https://calendly.com/kellyanneparker/15min?back=1  Links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/launchgrowexit LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/kellyanneparker Book a free call with Kelly and connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram to start building a business designed to launch, grow, and exit on your terms.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if y:ou would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - 👋 Meet Kelly Parker: Bootstrapping, Exiting, and Giving Back (03:05) - 🎓 Break the Rules Early: From Catholic School to Startup Risk and Grit (09:41) - 🚀 Learn Inside High-Growth Teams: Mentorship, Culture, and Taking the Leap (15:36) - 🎁 Spot the Buyer Gap: Office Manager Insights and Frictionless Gifting (26:16) - 🏗️ Build for Sustainability First: Creating a Lifestyle Business That Attracts Opportunity (28:08) - 💐 Stay Visible to Get Acquired: UrbanStems, COVID Timing, and the Letter of Intent (31:14) - 🤝 Make Relationships the Asset: Why Trust Drives Enterprise Value (35:51) - 💡 Think Exit Early: Healthcare, Hustle Culture, and Funding Your Dream Strategically (44:37) - 🌟 Reinvent After the Exit: Becoming a Co-Founder on Demand and Building Accessible Advisory (53:04) - 🎁 Book a Free Call with Kelly Parker: https://calendly.com/kellyanneparker/15min?back=1

What does it take to create a $100K consulting offer for corporate clients? Let's once and for all move on from trading time for dollars.  In this episode, Jessica Fearnley and I talk about what it truly takes to structure a high-value $100K consulting offer for corporate clients, without overcomplicating your services or building a massive team or charging an hourly rate. But this conversation goes beyond pricing. We talk about what happens after you leave corporate, recover from burnout, and rebuild your confidence. We unpack the emotional and strategic transition many experienced women consultants face when they hit six figures and begin asking what’s next. Jessica shares how she moved from project management into building a multi-six-figure B2B consulting business rooted in high-value advisory retainers. We explore: What a $100K advisory retainer actually includesHow to package your consulting services inside the budgets corporate already invests inWhy trying to “educate” buyers slows down the saleThe recovery phase after corporate trauma, and why many women underprice themselves during itHow to position yourself as a trusted strategic advisor instead of a service providerWhy “the more they pay, the less they get” can be true at premium levelsIf you want to move from hourly work or project-based consulting into high-value B2B advisory retainers, this episode gives you both the strategic framework and the mindset shift required to do it. This is about packaging expertise, reclaiming authority, and building a consulting business that aligns with your life, not just your revenue goals. Chapters: 00:56 👩‍💼 Meet Jessica and Her Consulting Evolution 02:43 🔥 Recover from Burnout Before You Rebuild 04:49 🔄 Reevaluate What Comes After Six Figures 10:22 🤱 Design a Business That Works with Your Energy and Life Stage 15:32 🏢 Recognize Why Venture Funding Isn’t the Only Path to Growth 17:37 🤝 Step Into the Role of Trusted Strategic Advisor 19:44 📦 Package Your Consulting Offer Inside Existing Corporate Budgets 30:26 💼 Understand the $100K Advisory Retainer Model   Links: Website: jessicafearnley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fearnley-47173019  Explore Jessica Fearnley’s work, tune into her podcast, and connect with her on LinkedIn to discover how you can build a premium consulting business that reflects your true value and ambition.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - 👩‍💼 Meet Jessica and Her Consulting Evolution (02:43) - 🔥 Turn Burnout Into a New Business Direction (04:49) - 🔄 Question What Comes After Six Figures (10:22) - 🤱 Build a Business That Supports Your Energy and Life Stage (15:32) - 🏢 Understand Why Venture Funding Isn’t the Only Path (17:37) - 🤝 Step Into the Role of Trusted Strategic Advisor (19:44) - 📦 Package Your Offer Inside What Corporate Already Buys (30:26) - 💼 Structure a High-Value Advisory Retainer (Including the $100K Model)

From Washington, D.C. to the Brooklyn waterfront, Lindsay Greene shares how a career in finance evolved into a mission to transform industrial spaces into engines of opportunity for underserved communities. Lindsay Greene is the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where she leads one of New York City’s most ambitious models for inclusive economic development. With more than 550 businesses and 11,000 employees on site, the Navy Yard is not simply a real estate portfolio but a living ecosystem designed to create quality jobs and connect local residents to meaningful careers. Her work blends business strategy, workforce development, and community engagement into a powerful example of how cities can rethink the purpose of former industrial spaces. Her journey began in Washington, D.C., where daily exposure to economic disparities shaped her desire to work at the intersection of business and community impact. After studying economics at Harvard and starting her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, she discovered urban development through the Urban Investment Group under Alicia Glen. Mentorship from leaders like Glen and MIT professor Phil Thompson helped her shift from traditional finance to mission driven economic development. A detour into the food industry after Yale School of Management eventually led her back to this work, culminating in her leadership at the Navy Yard in 2022. Lindsay explains how the Brooklyn Navy Yard goes beyond affordable real estate to support small, women owned, and minority owned businesses with mentorship, capital access, and technical advisory services. She highlights the Brooklyn STEAM Center, a public high school that gives 600 students hands on training with industry grade equipment, as well as new adult reskilling programs that recognize the value of both digital and analog problem solving. Through initiatives like the Micro Business Accelerator Program, she is building pathways for entrepreneurs to start small, grow, and scale within a supportive ecosystem. This conversation explores leadership, economic mobility, and the importance of early exposure to career possibilities. Lindsay’s work demonstrates that revitalizing industrial spaces can do more than preserve history. It can create futures. Tune in to hear how thoughtful economic development can reshape communities and expand opportunity for the next generation. Chapters: 01:01 👩‍💼 Meet Lindsay Greene President and CEO of Brooklyn Navy Yard 03:37 🗺️ Lindsay’s journey from Washington DC to New York City 05:30 🏦 From Goldman Sachs to a career in economic development 13:54 🏗️ Revitalizing the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a thriving hub 16:24 🌱 Community programs driving opportunity and impact 34:21 🚀 What is next for the Brooklyn Navy Yard 41:12 ✨ Closing reflections and final thoughts Links:Website: www.brooklynnavyyard.org  Connect with Lindsay Greene through the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s website to explore how this innovative model is creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurs, and opening new pathways for underserved communities.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:00) - 🎙️ Welcome to the She Leads Podcast (01:01) - 👩‍💼 Meet Lindsay Green President and CEO of Brooklyn Navy Yard (03:37) - 🗺️ Lindsay’s journey from Washington DC to New York City (05:30) - 🏦 From Goldman Sachs to a career in economic development (13:54) - 🏗️ Revitalizing the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a thriving hub (16:24) - 🌱 Community programs driving opportunity and impact (34:21) - 🚀 What is next for the Brooklyn Navy Yard (41:12) - ✨ Closing reflections and final thoughts

I’m saying the quiet part out loud: if you don’t build your sales muscle, growth stalls - no matter how talented you are. In this episode, Julia Arpag, CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment, shares with me how she went from five weeks postpartum and laid off to building a seven-figure tech recruitment firm by treating selling as service, investing early in mentorship, and using LinkedIn + networking like a real funnel. Julia’s journey began in August 2023 when she was unexpectedly laid off while on maternity leave. What could have been a destabilizing moment became the catalyst for something extraordinary. While briefly accepting a W-2 role, she started selling for a friend’s startup recruitment venture on the side. Within months, she closed three retainer clients. That early traction forced a pivotal decision: continue playing it safe, or step fully into entrepreneurship despite fears around sales, taxes, and “not knowing enough.” She chose the leap.  Rather than trying to figure everything out alone, Julia invested her earliest earnings into mentorship by hiring an executive coach who had sold a recruitment agency for $28 million, a LinkedIn writing coach, and systems experts. Inspired by Carol Dweck’s Mindset and the philosophy of “Who Not How,” she built her sales muscle, reframed selling as service, and adopted a growth mindset that became foundational to Aligned Recruitment’s rapid success. She reminds us that for women entrepreneurs especially, seeking support is often the difference between staying small and scaling meaningfully.  We also explored Julia’s tactical wisdom as a recruiter, including why job seekers should treat their search like a sales funnel, how to optimize LinkedIn to be discovered, and why networking consistently outperforms cold online applications. At a deeper level, Julia challenges the idea that business success must come at the cost of personal well-being. Her philosophy is clear: build a business around your life, not the other way around.  This conversation is a powerful reminder for all of us that profitability, purpose, and peace can coexist. Tune in to hear my conversation with Julia Arpag and how she is redefining what it looks like for women to lead, sell, and scale without losing themselves in the process. Chapters: 01:12 👩‍💼 Meet Julia Arpag Founder and CEO of Aligned Recruitment 02:34 🚀 From Layoff to Launch Building a Business After Maternity Leave 07:32 📈 Smart Strategies for Scaling a Recruitment Firm Fast 16:12 🤝 Why Sales Skills and Mentorship Change Everything for Women Founders 22:51 🔎 How Recruiters Really Search for Candidates 23:32 💼 Making Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You 24:50 ☕ Networking Tactics That Beat Online Applications 26:59 🌍 How Values Driven Tech Companies Hire Diverse Talent 36:59 ⚖️ Building a Business That Supports Your Life and Family Links: Website: www.alignedrecruitment.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag  Connect with Julia on LinkedIn and explore Aligned Recruitment’s website to learn how values-based leadership and smart hiring strategies can transform the way you build teams and careers.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (01:12) - 👩‍💼 Meet Julia Arpag Founder and CEO of Aligned Recruitment (02:34) - 🚀 From Layoff to Launch Building a Business After Maternity Leave (07:32) - 📈 Smart Strategies for Scaling a Recruitment Firm Fast (16:12) - 🤝 Why Sales Skills and Mentorship Change Everything for Women Founders (22:51) - 🔎 How Recruiters Really Search for Candidates (23:32) - 💼 Making Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You (24:50) - ☕ Networking Tactics That Beat Online Applications (26:59) - 🌍 How Values Driven Tech Companies Hire Diverse Talent (36:59) - ⚖️ Building a Business That Supports Your Life and Family

Paige Arnof-Fenn shares how to stop competing on price by sharpening brand positioning, owning a niche, and turning reputation + referrals into consistent demand. In this episode, Paige Arnof-Fenn shares her journey from investment banking to branding powerhouse and discovering her true calling in marketing, building a distributed firm long before remote work was mainstream, and detailing how to turn expertise into profitable, high-impact businesses. Paige is the founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and digital marketing firm that has worked with clients like Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, and Colgate. Her path to entrepreneurship didn’t begin with a clear plan, but with a series of courageous pivots that led her from Wall Street to marketing leadership at P&G and Coca-Cola, and eventually to building her own agency. Along the way, she learned that success is less about following a script and more about honoring the parts of work that energize you. The turning points in Paige’s story are rooted in self-awareness and bold action. After realizing investment banking didn’t align with her values or passion, she shifted into marketing, first through business school, then by shaping brand strategy at major corporations and startups. She watched the internet industry emerge in the late ’90s and embraced it, later using the post-9/11 job market as a catalyst to launch her own business. What could have been a moment of fear became the start of a 24-year journey building a thriving firm with a distributed team across multiple cities and countries. Paige’s most powerful insights center on clarity, niche, and validation. She encourages women entrepreneurs to treat themselves as a brand, not a commodity, and to build businesses based on real market research, not friendly feedback. She champions differentiation through specificity, sharing how dominating one niche beats trying to please everyone, and explains how profitability is the foundation for meaningful impact. Paige’s story is a celebration of women’s leadership, resilience, and the power of building businesses that create real change. If you’re ready to rethink what entrepreneurship can look like, and how to build it with intention and confidence, this conversation is for you. Tune in and be inspired. Chapters00:56 👩‍💼 Meet Paige Arnof-Fenn From Stanford to CEO 03:13 💼 Paige’s Journey in Investment Banking 06:26 📈 Discovering a Passion for Marketing 09:40 🚀 Building a Successful Marketing Firm 23:42 🌍 Pioneering Outsourced Marketing 24:04 🏆 Early Success and Harvard Recognition28:19 💡 Positioning Strategy for Women Founders: Brand vs Commodity 29:45 📣 Niche + Market Research: Validation That Creates Demand 35:18  🔁 The Referral Engine: Becoming the Default Choice 42:28 💖 Philanthropy and Legacy    LinksWebsite:  www.mavensandmoguls.com LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn Check out Paige Arnof-Fenn’s website, connect with her on LinkedIn, and explore her work with Mavens & Moguls to learn how to build a brand-driven business that scales with clarity, purpose, and impact.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - 👩‍💼 Meet Paige Arnof-Fenn From Stanford to CEO (03:13) - 💼 Paige’s Journey in Investment Banking (06:26) - 📈 Discovering a Passion for Marketing (09:40) - 🚀 Building a Successful Marketing Firm (23:42) - 🌍 Pioneering Outsourced Marketing (24:04) - 🏆 Early Success and Harvard Recognition (28:19) - 💡 Advice for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs (29:45) - 📣 Building a Strong Personal Brand (42:28) - 💖 Philanthropy and Legacy

From courtroom litigator to emotionally intelligent mediator, Katherine Eisold Miller shares how she is reshaping divorce into a process grounded in clarity, compassion, and agency for women navigating one of life’s hardest transitions. Today, I sit down with Katherine Miller, founder of the Miller Law Group and a New York-based divorce attorney, mediator, author, and podcast host who is changing the cultural conversation around divorce. Coming from a family of therapists, Katherine saw early in her legal career that traditional litigation focused on winning rather than helping people through deeply personal crises. Her work now centers on mediation and emotionally savvy decision-making, empowering women to move through divorce without losing themselves in the process. Katherine opens up about her early years handling hundreds of child welfare and litigation cases and the moment she realized there had to be a better way. With nearly all divorces settling outside of trial, she chose to pursue mediation training to help people make thoughtful decisions aligned with their real priorities. That pivot marked a powerful shift from adversarial problem-solving to collaborative clarity, especially for women who often carry the emotional and financial weight of family transitions. We dive into the art of listening beyond surface-level demands to uncover what truly matters, whether in divorce, entrepreneurship, or leadership. Katherine explains how interrupting destructive conflict patterns creates space for solutions that honor both parties’ needs. She also shares why conversations about money, prenuptial agreements, and financial values are not signs of failure, but foundations for stronger partnerships and healthier outcomes. This conversation is a reminder that leadership begins with self-trust, preparation, and the courage to ask better questions. Katherine’s insights offer women permission to approach divorce without shame, fear, or defaulting to systems that do not serve them. If you care about agency, emotional intelligence, and building a life that reflects your values, you will want to listen all the way through. Chapters👩‍⚖️ 00:55 Meet Katherine Miller🛤️ 03:03 Katherine’s Journey to Becoming a Divorce Attorney🤝 05:30 Understanding Mediation in Divorce🗣️ 10:14 The Importance of Listening and Understanding📊 14:02 Divorce Statistics and Trends💡 16:05 Preparing for Divorce with Confidence💼 37:00 Impact of Divorce on Women Entrepreneurs🔚 39:43 Conclusion and Resources LinksWebsite: https://miller-law.com/Socials: Instagram, Facebook, TwitterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiller1/Katherine's Book - Promotional Offer: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Savvy-Divorce-Smart-Negotiations/dp/1774586053 Connect with Katherine Miller through her website and social platforms, explore her work on The Emotionally Savvy Divorce podcast, and learn how emotional intelligence can help you lead yourself through change with confidence and clarity. Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:55) - 👩‍⚖️ Meet Katherine Eisold Miller (03:03) - 🛤️ Katherine’s Journey to Becoming a Divorce Attorney (05:30) - 🤝 Understanding Mediation in Divorce (10:14) - 🗣️ The Importance of Listening and Understanding (14:02) - 📊 Divorce Statistics and Trends (16:05) - 💡 Preparing for Divorce with Confidence (37:00) - 💼 Impact of Divorce on Women Entrepreneurs (39:43) - 🔚 Conclusion and Resources

From navigating Wall Street during the financial crisis to building wealth strategies for women who are reshaping the economy, Emily Green shares how she became a powerful advocate for women taking control of their financial futures. In our conversation, I sit down with Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, a company founded by Sally Krawcheck to close the persistent investment gap facing women. Emily’s career began at J.P. Morgan, where she quickly noticed a troubling pattern: male founders were consistently better prepared and better supported when selling businesses or going public, while women were left without the same level of financial advocacy. That realization led her to Ellevest, where she helped build the firm’s wealth management division from the ground up, effectively launching a startup within a startup. Emily opens up about the pivotal transition Ellevest made after selling its robo-advisory business in 2024, a bold decision that required letting go of an early identity to gain clarity around serving high-earning and high-net-worth women more deeply. We talk about how women’s relationships with money evolve over time, shifting from budgeting and day-to-day decisions toward life trade-offs, fulfillment, and legacy. Emily also shares how her clients’ wealth comes from diverse paths, like corporate leadership, early tech roles, entrepreneurship, and investing, reflecting a growing desire for alternatives to traditional banking models. This talk dives into the historic wealth transfer underway and why women will be at the center of it, controlling an estimated fifty percent of U.S. wealth by 2030. Emily introduces the idea of “wealth care,” reframing money as a tool to maximize life rather than an end goal. From examining inherited money beliefs to treating personal finances like a business, she offers grounded, actionable guidance that can save women millions over their lifetimes. If you’re ready to rethink money, leadership, and long-term impact, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Chapters 👋 01:00 Meet Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest 🚀 01:52 Emily Green’s journey building a career in financial services 📈 05:12 How Ellevest evolved to serve women building lasting wealth 💸 14:49 The great wealth transfer and what it means for women leaders 👑 20:06 Women stepping into financial power during the wealth transfer 🧠 21:14 The real challenges women face in financial decision-making 👩‍👧 25:07 How generational views on money are changing for women ✨ 33:23 Emily’s advice for young women building financial independence 🎤 36:32 Closing insights and resources to continue the journey   Links: Website: https://ellevest.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-green-2a98a81a/Email: [email protected] Ellevest’s resources, connect with Emily on LinkedIn, and dive deeper into her work to start building wealth with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Links Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (01:00) - 👋 Meet Emily Green Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest (01:52) - 🚀 Emily Green’s journey building a career in financial services (05:12) - 📈 How Ellevest evolved to serve women building lasting wealth (14:49) - 💸 The great wealth transfer and what it means for women leaders (20:06) - 👑 Women stepping into financial power during the wealth transfer (21:14) - 🧠 The real challenges women face in financial decision-making (25:07) - 👩‍👧 How generational views on money are changing for women (33:23) - ✨ Emily’s advice for young women building financial independence (36:32) - 🎤 Closing insights and resources to continue the journey

I’m opening 2026 by claiming clarity as my word for the year and sharing an honest reflection on where She Leads has been and where it is going next. In this solo episode, I share my personal journey after eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs through She Leads Media and what it means to step into a new chapter with sharper vision. A simple moment, getting new glasses, became a powerful metaphor for how deeply I’m craving clarity in my work, my focus, and the women I’m best positioned to serve. I talk candidly about the tension between wanting to help everyone and knowing that real impact requires intentionality, boundaries, and depth. At the heart of my work has always been deep listening, trusting that women already hold their own answers and need space, reflection, and support to access them. I also unpack the realities of entrepreneurship that rarely get airtime, especially for women. The same habits we bring into life, procrastination, self-doubt, resilience, show up in business, shaping outcomes for better or worse. Drawing from my teaching at NYU and Rice, I explain why foundational self-awareness matters more than any tactic or trend. I challenge the glossy, quick-fix narratives that dominate online marketing and speak honestly about the sustained effort and inner work required to build something meaningful. This episode is also a turning point. I reflect on my own realization that the current She Leads model will not reach the million-dollar scale needed to expand impact and why that matters. As I enter what feels like my third professional chapter, I share my vision for supporting women who have reached or are approaching seven figures and are asking deeper questions about purpose, burnout, and legacy. If you are craving clarity, wrestling with growth, or sensing that your next level requires a different way of leading, this conversation is for you. I invite you to listen in, reflect alongside me, and help shape the future of She Leads as we redefine what it means for women to truly lead with intention, sustainability, and impact. Chapters✨ 00:56 Welcoming 2026 with clarity and intention 👩‍💼 02:46 Eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs 🔍 04:20 Why clarity matters in building a sustainable business ⚖️ 06:52 The real challenges and truths of entrepreneurship 🎓 09:05 Teaching early stage entrepreneurs at NYU and Rice 🌍 13:22 Choosing impact and purpose beyond revenue goals 👑 16:47 Lessons from women who build and scale successful businesses 🧭 18:27 Personal reflections on leadership and an evolving career journey 💬 29:32 An invitation to reflect, connect, and move forward together Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at [email protected].⭐️ Links Reach out to Adrienne: [email protected]  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne (00:56) - ✨ Welcoming 2026 with clarity and intention (02:46) - 👩‍💼 Eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs (04:20) - 🔍 Why clarity matters in building a sustainable business (06:52) - ⚖️ The real challenges and truths of entrepreneurship (09:05) - 🎓 Teaching early stage entrepreneurs at NYU and Rice (13:22) - 🌍 Choosing impact and purpose beyond revenue goals (16:47) - 👑 Lessons from women who build and scale successful businesses (18:27) - 🧭 Personal reflections on leadership and an evolving career journey (29:32) - 💬 An invitation to reflect, connect, and move forward together