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She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI
You’re listening to She’s That Founder: the show for ambitious women ready to stop drowning in decisions and start running their businesses like the confident CEO they were born to be.
Here, we blend business strategy, leadership coaching, and a little AI magic to help you scale smarter—not harder.
I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. And if your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt and you’re still the one refilling the printer paper... this episode is for you…
Episodes
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI042 | Negotiate Like a Boss: How Ambitious Women Get What They Deserve: The Power Of Female Leaders with Tabatha Jones
My Good Woman, are you sick and tired of the corporate boy's club underestimating you at every turn? Of watching less qualified colleagues get promoted over…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI041 | 51% Female: Why Having Women in Leadership Is The Best Business Strategy
In this episode, we're diving deep into the shocking reality of leadership disparity, uncovering how despite making up 51% of the population, women hold a…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI040 | Scale Your Business Now: Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Efficiency for Female Founders
In this episode we're diving into a goldmine of organizational wisdom with the guru of getting-it-together, Wendy Ellin. She's not just rearranging your pens…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI039 | From Red Carpet to Revenue:5 Business Building Lessons & Strategies Learned from Coaching Golden Globe Winners
Ever wondered how Hollywood strategies can skyrocket your small business success?" In this episode, we're diving into the heart of small business success…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI038 | Ditch the VC: 4 Funding Alternatives for Female Leaders to Scale Fast
Imagine your business as a house and funding as its unyielding foundation – we're here to ensure it's sturdy, robust, and ready to weather the entrepreneurial…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI037 | Backstage Pass: Inside an Elite Women’s Mastermind Group For Female Leaders
Several years ago, I was at a crossroads in my personal and professional life. I had big dreams and ambitious goals, but I often felt like I was navigating…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI036 | Scale Fearlessly: The AI Blueprint Strategy for Female Entrepreneurs Ready for Exponential Business Growth
We've all been there - launching a business enthusiastically, only to lose ourselves in the hustle. It's a common pitfall in the world of start-up business. If…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI035 | How To Ditch Perfectionism And Overcome Content Creation Paralysis Using Time Management For Female Leaders
Does this sound familiar? You've been told that to succeed as an entrepreneur, you must strive for perfection in everything you do. But here's the harsh…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI034 | Resilience Rules: Turning Trauma into Triumph As Female Leaders with Alyse Maslonik
From a childhood bouncing between foster homes to becoming the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company, Alyse Maslonik's story proves our circumstances don't…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI033 | How to Not Fail in Your First Year in Business: The Importance of Business Strategy & Time Management
Ever wonder how some startups effortlessly dodge the blunders of their first year while others struggle to stay afloat? Are you curious about the secrets…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI032 | Master Your Transition: 5 High-Value Launch Business Strategies for Corporate Stars Turned Entrepreneurs
Today, we're about to trash your B-school textbooks. Why? Because you, my high-level corporate star, deserve to step out and shine on your own. You deserve to…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI031 | Transform Your Hustle: 7 Ways Napping Boosts Creativity & Business Success for Women Entrepreneurs
Have you ever wondered about the magic that happens when you rest? In this episode of My Good Woman, we dive into an unconventional celebration of a new kind…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI030 | Laying Down The Law: How To Boost Business Credibility & The Best Strategy with Heather Pearce Campbell
Feel in over your head with legal mumbo jumbo for your business? Worry your partnerships won't hold up legally? Frustrated your hard work could get stolen?…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI029 | From Corporate to CEO: 3 Secrets to Conquering Entrepreneurial Anxiety for Female Leaders
Alright, let’s get real for a hot second. Have you ever had that entrepreneurial anxiety gremlin whispering, “You’re not cut out for this. Just stick to the 9…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI028 | Scale or Fail? 5 Essential Business Strategies for Female Leaders Building Business Empires from Scratch
Picture this: a bustling city, a woman in her prime, striving, hustling, like an ant carrying a load thrice its size. That was me. My world revolved around…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI027 | Break the Glass Ceiling As A Female Leader, MGW: A Women's Equality Day Special
Today isn't just another day. No, it is a celebration of how far we've come and a reminder of where we need to push next. Welcome to a special episode recorded…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI026 | Pleasure as a Productivity Hack: How to Fuel Your Work and Life with Time Management as Female Leaders, with Joy with Courtney Long
Today, we're off on an enthralling voyage sweeping from Michigan's heart to the awe-inspiring desert vistas of Phoenix, Arizona. Serving as our guide is the…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI025 | Procrastiperfection and My Unanticipated Podcast Hiatus
If you're a business owner, leader, or dreamer eager for transformation and ready for a reality check served with the side of hilarity, then this is your show…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI024 | 5 Myths that Stop Women from Starting Businesses & Becoming Female Leaders
Why haven't you started your own business yet? Is it a matter of time? Is it a matter of thinking you're qualified? Is it a matter of money? It could be…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI023 | Navigating The Female Leadership Rollercoaster & Business Strategy, with Tracy Crossley
Have you ever had a conversation with somebody you just met and felt like they know you better than, you know yourself. So much so you almost feel like you're…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI022 | Self Sabotage or Systemic Oppression: Are Women Holding Themselves Back From Being Female Leaders?
Have you ever thought about the privilege you hold as a white woman? It's Women's History Month. As we celebrate the progress we've made as women, we also need…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI021 | How Courage Can Lead You To Your Purpose As A Female Leader with Rebekah Johnson
Imagine excelling at your job, finding your voice, and asking for a promotion, only to be fired as you file for divorce. Most of us would settle into the couch…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI020 | Getting Out of Your Own Way: The Best Strategy To Overcoming Obstacles in Business as Female Leaders
As a business owner, how do you know when you've gotten in the way of your growth? And who do you turn to for help? Family, friends with entrepreneurial…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI019 | 5 Things I'm Doing Differently In My Business This Year, The Best Strategy For Female Leaders
What was your biggest business accomplishment in 2022? What would you do differently? As a CEO, founder, or small business owner, it’s easy to fall back on…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI018 | Leveling The Playing Field for Female Leaders with Melissa Widner
Being a female founder is hard. Raising capital and retaining control of your company is harder when only 2.6% of all venture capital goes to female-founded…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI017 | Don't Start the Year Hustling in Business: Business Strategy For Female Leaders
The beginning of a new year is often a time of reflection and goal setting and planning. Maybe a little bit in December, but with all of the holiday…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI016 | The Power of Community In Tough Times For Female Leaders, with Tammi Leader
When you're a business owner, you pour your heart and soul into it, and there's always the risk that something could go wrong and you could lose everything. No…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI015 | Price & Raise Your Rates With Confidence As A Female Leader
This episode is for you if you’re in business or you're thinking about starting a business, and you don't know what to charge for your services. And I get it…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI014 | Nice Gals Finish First: The Power of Kindness in Business & Business Strategy with Kat Jones
Do you ever wonder, “Can I be successful in business if I'm kind to others? Being kind in business doesn't mean you don't stand up for yourself or you're a…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI013 | How to Get Motivated Again As a Female Leader (When You Stop Giving a F*#k): Business Strategy & Time Management
What happens when you're a leader but you've lost your motivation? It's hard to get momentum back when you’ve taken time off, or things are tough in your…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI012 | Grit, Tenacity, and Getting Messy: What Makes an Entrepreneur Successful as Female Leaders with Dr. Ingrid Murra
So you want to be an entrepreneur? You have the idea, the drive, and the passion. But what else do you need? Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI011 | Why Summer is the Best Time To Reset Your Business Vision & Strategy as Female Leaders (And Here's Why)
Summertime's here, and you're ready to downshift and relax for a minute. But what if I told you there's a lovely window of opportunity open right now that…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI010 | Trust Your Gut: Crafting a Career by Being Unapologetically You As A Female Leader With Carrie Byalick
It’s tough to get noticed in Hollywood, and today's guest made a career by helping others do just that. She was one of the entertainment industry’s most…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI009 | How to Rise and Lead Through Grief, Loss and Trauma as Female Leaders
How do you rise and lead when you're experiencing grief, loss, and trauma? And my short answer today is, “I don't freaking know.” Today’s episode is a little…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI008 | Leaving the "Perfect" Job So You Can Fly Even Higher As Female Leaders - with Nicole Marra, Strategic Partner to the World’s Most Dynamic Luxury Brands
Quitting your dream job to start a business is a risky decision, especially if you’re in a high-ranking, visible position. And Nicole Marra, did just that. As…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI007| Burnout: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to stop it as a female leader
Burnout. You’ve most likely heard the term before - right now, it’s everywhere. Burnout is not just about being exhausted, overextended or needing to take more…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI006 | Creating A Movement The World Is Waiting For as Female Leaders -with Elise Pettus
When your nicely-planned life and career take a turn for the unexpected, it’s easy to let yourself get dragged down, crawl into a hole, and feel like a total…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI005 | How to Create a Powerful Voice and Presence as Female Leaders - with Ilana Levine
How can you stop waiting for permission and lead a community, a company, or a movement with confidence? How do you stay true to yourself and your dreams, when…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI004 | Perfectionism Is Killing Your Business (And How To Fight Back) - Business Strategy with Dawn Andrews
Have you ever stopped to think about how much more we could accomplish if we weren’t trying to be perfect? How much time, energy, and talent goes to waste…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI003 | Leading as a Trailblazer and an Introvert: Business Strategy For Female Leaders - with Nicole J. Butler
How can you stay true to yourself, even if the whole wide world is telling you to be different? From (not) networking in Hollywood as an introverted actress to…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI002 | Mentors & Masterminds: Why Female Leaders Supporting Each Other is the Future - with Dawn Andrews & Rachel Archelaus
No (wo)man is an island. Behind every successful female leader, there’s usually a group of women who listen, advise, support, coach, and lift each other up…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI001 | My Good Woman: A Movement to Advance Female Leaders
More about “My Good Woman” My Good Woman is hosted by me Dawn Andrews! I’m a happily married hockey mom, proud female leader, and founder and CEO of Free Range…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AITrailer: Introducing My Good Woman. The Podcast for Female Leaders
Welcome to My Good Woman, the podcast that takes you inside the lives and minds of culture-shifting, glass ceiling busting, trailblazing women, to learn what…