Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast FoundHer Rising with Christine Hakkola
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| Why Your Business Needs Boundaries to Scale with Sara Coyle | FoundHer Rising S01 E28 | 26 May 2026 | 00:31:03 | |
Sara Coyle built a steady one-on-one therapy practice, brought on contractors, and ran straight into a problem most service founders don't see coming. The wait list didn't transfer. The growth stalled. The marketing playbook that built the business stopped working. In this video, Sara shares what she's learning in real time about scaling Connected Roots Therapy from solo to team, why the strategies that built her practice aren't the strategies that grow it, and the moves that are actually moving the needle. If you're scaling a service business and your hires aren't filling up the way you expected, this conversation is the diagnosis you need. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏻 The trust you built as a solo provider doesn't auto-transfer to your team. Your marketing job fundamentally changes when you bring on contractors. 👉🏻 Social media is rarely the growth lever for service businesses under multi-six-figures. Networking, sponsorships, and showing up in person are what actually convert. 👉🏻 Hire before you feel ready. Most founders wait until they're drowning, and that's the moment growth stalls. Buying back your time is what creates the room to grow. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Sara's story and the 2019 turning point 05:50 — Why private practice gave her freedom and what she traded for it 12:17 — Building Connected Roots and the move from solo to group practice 19:30 — What actually works in service business marketing right now 26:30 — Hire before you're ready and stop being the bottleneck CONNECT WITH SARA COYLE Website: connectedroots.ca LinkedIn: Sara Coyle (no H) Instagram: @connected.roots.ottawa CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Free Guide: From 10K to 40K Months. If you've hit consistent revenue but working harder isn't creating more growth, this guide breaks down what actually has to change. https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide #BusinessCoach #Entrepreneurship #HeartCenteredBusiness | |||
| How to Get Clients After Your Warm Network Runs Out with Shenelle B. | FoundHer Rising S01 E27 | 19 May 2026 | 00:34:59 | |
You're great at what you do. The work brought clients. The clients brought referrals. You built something real. Then growth slowed, the warm network thinned out, and the same fear started showing up under every decision: more clients means more hours, and there aren't more hours. This week, Shenelle B., founder of B.L.A.Z.E Careers, walks through how she scaled her HR consulting practice past that wall. The shifts she made aren't tactical tweaks. They're structural, and they're the ones most service founders skip. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏻 The first six figures in a service business almost always come from your warm network. Past that, you're earning trust from people who don't know you yet, and that's a different kind of sale. 👉🏻 "I don't have time" is rarely about hours. It's a priority problem dressed up as a scheduling problem. 👉🏻 The post-2020 DEI reckoning didn't kill the work. It separated leaders performing it from the ones actually doing it, and the ones actually doing it are still hiring. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — How burnout becomes the pivot point 05:30 — Separating performance from identity 11:00 — What's actually happening with DEI past the marketing reckoning 17:00 — How companies are quietly rebuilding the work 22:00 — The trust gap when prospects don't know your name 27:30 — Why "I don't have time" is a priority problem 32:30 — The AI consultant role nobody is filling yet CONNECT WITH SHENELLE B. LinkedIn: Shenelle B. Instagram: @_withshenelle CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Free Guide: From 10K to 40K Months. If you've hit consistent revenue but working harder isn't creating more growth, this guide breaks down what actually has to change. https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide #FoundHerRising #WomenFounders #ServiceBusiness #ScalingBeyondOneToOne #WarmReferrals #HRConsulting #BusinessCoaching #FemaleFoundersPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment | |||
| S01 E18 | Where Expertise Meets Empathy | Christine Cunningham on FoundHer Rising | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:30:48 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with Christine Cunningham about her journey in building a perinatal mental health practice. They discuss the importance of finding a niche, the challenges and benefits of diversifying income streams, and the balance between passion and business growth. Christine shares her personal experiences, insights on marketing, and the significance of setting boundaries to maintain a sustainable work-life balance. Christine Cunningham (she/her) is a Registered Social Service Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional in private practice, with lived experience of postpartum depression and anxiety that led her to specialize in perinatal care and train in Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is a neurodivergent mom of three who uses IFS to support herself and her clients with curiosity and compassion, and has witnessed deep healing through parts work. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E17 | From Goals to Growth | Terri Swanson on FoundHer Rising | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:29:27 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola interviews Terri Swanson, an HR consultant and owner of Swanson Consulting and Associates. Terri shares her journey from setting a goal to become an entrepreneur to successfully launching her consulting business. She discusses the importance of goal setting, building a support network, and overcoming fears. Terri emphasizes the need for adaptability in business, especially in response to client needs, and reflects on her unexpected growth in leadership development and executive coaching. She concludes with her vision for the future, focusing on serving others and embracing the unknown. Terri is a Human Resource/Human Relations Consultant, an Executive Coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence and a Facilitator of Leadership Development. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising! Connect with me:
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| S01 E16 | Where Growth Meets Grit | Rana Pishva on FoundHer Rising | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:31:48 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Dr. Rana Pishva, a clinical psychologist and founder of Sorted Mind. They discuss the journey of diversifying services in the wellness industry, the importance of adaptability, and the challenges of business growth. Dr. Pishva shares her insights on overcoming the fear of failure, the significance of finding a niche, and the future vision for Sorted Mind, including the ethical use of AI in therapy. Rana is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Sorted Mind. Her interests center on the professional development of mental health professionals and supporting clients in navigating life transitions. She writes about timely mental health issues, offers professional consultation and supervision, and delivers tailored workshops to mental health professionals. She has developed workshops on the integration of CBT and attachment-based interventions, the use of journalling in psychotherapy, and fostering a coherent and secure narrative with clients. In her clinical work, she supports individuals with trauma-related and dissociative disorders, perinatal and parenting challenges across the lifespan, and those navigating separation and divorce. She also conducts court-ordered parenting assessments. Her approach centers on compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practice.
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| S01 E15 | Leading with Clarity and Care | Alejandra Ramirez on FoundHer Rising | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:30:55 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with Alejandra Ramirez, Founder of Ready Cultures, about her journey from corporate communications to entrepreneurship. Alejandra shares her insights on the importance of clear communication in building workplace culture, the challenges of transitioning to self-employment, and the necessity of operationalizing business processes for growth. The conversation emphasizes the value of authentic relationships in business and the importance of setting boundaries to maintain personal well-being while serving clients effectively. Alejandra Ramirez is an internal communications strategist and veteran culture builder with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations transform their workforce into their greatest differentiator. As the founder of Ready Cultures, she brings clarity, connection, and care back into the workplace through practical, scalable communication solutions. Her empathetic, strategy-driven approach helps leaders build trust, boost productivity, and create sustainable cultural change. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E14 | Building a Healing Business | Laura Farberman on FoundHer Rising | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:25:08 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Laura Farberman, a registered social worker and yoga instructor, about her journey in building her business, Soulful Therapy. Laura shares her experiences transitioning from a private practice to a group practice, the mindset shifts she encountered as a leader, and the importance of self-care and money mindset in her entrepreneurial journey. She also discusses her upcoming travel year with her family and offers advice for those looking to embark on similar adventures. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E13 | Creating Safe Spaces in Therapy | Lanise Lywood on FoundHer Rising | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:29:36 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Lanise Lywood, founder of Melanin Mosaic Therapy. They discuss the inspiration behind Lanise's practice, the challenges of starting a private therapy practice, and the importance of accessibility in mental health services. Lanise shares her journey of overcoming obstacles, the significance of finding a niche, and the expansion of her services beyond one-on-one therapy. The conversation also touches on the importance of building a supportive team and the future growth of Melanin Mosaic, emphasizing community impact and collaboration. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E12 | Where Strategy Meets Humanity | Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes on FoundHer Rising | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:32:31 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes, a strategist and executive coach specializing in organizational culture and inclusion. They discuss Eden-Reneé's transition from academia to entrepreneurship, the challenges and triumphs of running a DEI consultancy, and the importance of building a supportive team. Eden-Reneé shares her insights on niching down, the mindset shifts necessary for delegation, and the significance of maintaining good habits in business. The conversation also touches on the expansion of services to parents and the excitement for future offerings. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E11 | A Different Definition of Success | Krystal Hicks on FoundHer Rising | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:33:16 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Krystal Hicks, a career strategist and founder of JOBTALK LLC. Krystal shares her journey from corporate recruitment to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and equity in career services. She discusses the key decisions that shaped her business, the significance of establishing boundaries, and her unique perspective on success that goes beyond financial growth. Krystal offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging them to understand their financial needs and redefine their goals. The conversation concludes with insights into the future vision for Job Talk and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E10 | Values Before Valuation | Carly Fleming on FoundHer Rising | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:33:14 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Carly Fleming, a seasoned psychotherapist and entrepreneur who successfully built and sold Everwell Counseling. Carly shares her journey of transitioning from a solo practice to a group practice, the challenges she faced, and the importance of setting boundaries and having a clear vision. She discusses the process of selling her business, the significance of values alignment in the sale, and her new venture, Kindred Practice, which aims to integrate AI into mental health practices to enhance clinician efficiency and client care. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E09 | Mindset Shifts That Matter Most | Kelly Hill on FoundHer Rising | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:32:39 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with Kelly Hill, founder of Profit and Lattes Inc. and creator of the Menopausal Entrepreneur. They discuss the intersection of menopause and entrepreneurship, exploring how this life stage can be a powerful catalyst for women to build impactful businesses. Kelly shares her personal journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced during menopause, and the lessons learned about building a sustainable business. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, embracing one's identity, and planning for the future while celebrating milestones. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| How to Price Your Services for Sustainable Growth with Jemima Blazdell | FoundHer Rising S01 E26 | 12 May 2026 | 00:32:22 | |
You're booking sessions, helping clients, and still working evenings and weekends to make it sustainable. The problem isn't your skill. It's the pricing model and the marketing strategy you inherited from people who don't understand service work. In this video, therapist and coach Jemima Blazdell shares what 15 years of building a heart-centered practice has taught her about sustainability, the trap of undercharging, and why the clients who pay the most often get the most out of the work. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏻 Pricing is a value signal. When clients pay less, they often invest less in the transformation. 👉🏻 Real relationships are the marketing engine for service businesses. Referrals and speaking beat algorithm-chasing. 👉🏻 Big vision without a system to capture and prioritize ideas leads to a graveyard of unfinished projects. A quarterly parking-lot review keeps the focus tight. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Introduction 1:18 — How EFT changed Jemima's life and career 7:28 — The vision and reality gap when building a practice 12:30 — The $5 client lesson on pricing and value 18:09 — Why marketing is really relationship building 26:30 — Managing creative chaos with the parking-lot system 30:30 — What's next for Jemima Blazdell CONNECT WITH JEMIMA BLAZDELL Website: https://www.jemimablazdell.com/ Instagram: @Jemima_Blazdell YouTube: JemimaEFT CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Free Guide: From 10K to 40K Months. If you've hit consistent revenue but working harder isn't creating more growth, this guide breaks down what actually has to change. https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide #FoundHerRising #WomenFounders #WellnessBusiness #CoachingBusiness #ServiceBusiness #HeartCenteredBusiness #BusinessCoach #SustainableGrowth | |||
| S01 E08 | Building a Practice with Heart | Allisha Curtis on FoundHer Rising | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:32:47 | |
In this episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Allisha Curtis, founder of Allisha Curtis LMHC, a licensed therapist and advocate for women's wellness. They discuss Allisha's journey into private practice, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of transitioning from therapy to entrepreneurship. Allisha shares her experiences in building a practice focused on women and non-binary individuals, the significance of community support, and her vision for a holistic wellness space. The conversation emphasizes the need for honesty, asking for help, and the continuous learning process in both therapy and business. We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
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| S01 E07 | From Research To Resilience | Jennifer Lima on FoundHer Rising | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
In this episode of Found Her Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Jennifer Lima, a former clinical researcher turned health and wellness coach. They discuss Jennifer's transformative journey from a structured career in clinical research to embracing holistic wellness practices. Jennifer shares her insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating the complexities of marketing her services. The conversation highlights the importance of community, personal growth, and the future of health coaching as a vital resource in wellness.
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| S01 E06 | Your Story, Your Strategy | Dr. Joanne Archibald on FoundHer Rising | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:26:45 | |
In this episode of Found Her Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Dr. Joanne Archibald, founder of Livy Consulting, a unique historical consulting firm. Joanne shares her journey from pursuing a PhD to launching her business, emphasizing the importance of heritage in storytelling for businesses. The conversation explores the evolution of her vision, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her aspirations for the future, including supporting other historians and expanding her consulting services.
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| S01 E05 | Navigating Business Growth and Gender Roles | Vanessa Violette on FoundHer Rising | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:35:26 | |
In this episode of Founder Rising, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Vanessa Violette, a seasoned founder of a strategic consultancy and design studio. They discuss Vanessa's journey from supporting her husband's business to stepping into her own spotlight, the challenges of navigating gender roles in business, and the importance of authenticity and mindset shifts for entrepreneurs. Vanessa shares her insights on understanding client needs, the balance of strategy and tactics, and her future directions in the evolving landscape of business. 🔑 Key Takeaways You'll Gain:
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| S01 E04 | The Human Design of Leadership | Courtney Addy on FoundHer Rising | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
In this insightful episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Courtney Addy, a certified executive coach, facilitator, coach educator, and experiential designer. Drawing on over 20 years in high-profile executive roles, Courtney helps leaders make conscious, values-driven decisions by integrating leadership development, Human Design, and holistic wellbeing practices. This conversation focuses on a core truth for all founders: You're not designed to do it all. Courtney emphasizes the crucial need for entrepreneurship to begin with recognizing and leaning into your unique gifts. She passionately discusses the transformative power of building a supportive community and establishing trust with people who can truly elevate your journey. Learn why seeking guidance from those who have successfully navigated similar challenges is non-negotiable for growth. Courtney provides practical advice on how to effectively network, avoid the "barrage of unsolicited help," and invest wisely to conserve time and resources. This episode is packed with essential learning and support for any founder looking to move past isolation and build a business based on authentic impact and deep alignment. 🔑 Key Takeaways You'll Gain: The Trust Factor: How to find and establish trusted support systems around you. Community is Currency: The value of seeking communities of like-minded individuals for collective growth. Learn from Experiences: Why asking those who have "been through it" can save you time and money. Strategic Investment: Tips for investing wisely to avoid feeling wasteful. Networking for Impact: How strategic networking enhances your entire journey.
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| S01 E03 | Sustainable Growth, Real Talk | Liane Wood on FoundHer Rising | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:25:50 | |
In this powerful episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola sits down with Liane Wood, the visionary CEO of Build Your Private Practice, Inc., to explore her incredible journey from dedicated therapist to thriving business leader. Liane Wood is the CEO of Build Your Private Practice Inc. and a registered psychotherapist who helps Canadian therapists launch, grow, and scale private practices that actually support their lives—not drain them. With a background as a former insurance executive and now a business mentor, she brings real-world strategy, grounded mindset support, and a no-fluff approach to making private practice sustainable and profitable. Liane opens up about the pivotal moment she transitioned to a CEO role, driven by a desire to help more people and address the widening mental health crisis in Canada. The conversation highlights the often-overlooked challenge facing many mental health professionals: the significant gap between clinical training and essential business growth skills. Dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, where Liane shares candid insights on navigating common business hurdles, the persistent power of mindset challenges, and the non-negotiable importance of emotional management for success. Learn how Liane took a leap of faith to acquire Build Your Private Practice and how her evolving vision now aims to equip therapists with the marketing and business acumen they need to create truly sustainable, compassionate practices. This episode is a must-listen for all women founders, therapists, coaches, and consultants looking to scale their private practice and lead with both heart and strategic confidence. 🔑 Key Takeaways You'll Gain: The Mental Health Gap: Understanding the dire need for innovative solutions to the mental health crisis in Canada. Business for Clinicians: The critical role of learning marketing and business skills for a thriving therapy practice. Mindset & Emotion: Practical advice on managing your inner world as an entrepreneur for sustainable growth. Vision for the Future: Liane's plans to provide essential tools and enhanced support for mental health practitioners.
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| S01 E02 | The Heart Behind the Hustle | Dr. Michelle Fardella on FoundHer Rising | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:36:21 | |
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| S01 E01 | Rediscovering Joy in Entrepreneurship | LeAnn Lyon on FoundHer Rising | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
Welcome to the first episode of FoundHer Rising! In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with LeAnn Lyon, the Chief Joy Officer of JoyMinder Solutions. She is a show host, a sales leader, and the "Chief Joy Officer" of Joy Minder Solutions, a platform that equips entrepreneurs with trusted tools and curated coaches to help them pursue their passions and fulfill their why. LeAnn has over 20 years of experience in digital entrepreneurship, sales, consulting, and manufacturing, and I am a certified speaker and trainer by John Maxwell, a global leader in personal and professional growth. They explore the importance of joy in entrepreneurship, resilience in the face of challenges, and the power of connection. LeAnn shares her journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need to rediscover passion and purpose. The conversation highlights the significance of faith, community, and having a clear vision for the future in building a sustainable business. LeAnn's LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/
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| How to Build a Boutique Coaching or Therapy Practice with Jordana Bergman | FoundHer Rising S01 E25 | 05 May 2026 | 00:37:39 | |
Most heart-centered founders hit a wall around the full-roster mark. The business that felt aligned starts feeling like a ceiling. In this episode, Jordana Bergman, founder of Eden Wellness Psychotherapy and former Bay Street litigator, shares the exact shifts that took her from full solo practice to a scalable boutique group clinic without losing the integrity of the work or burning out in the process. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏻 Why "full from day one" is a credibility play, not a marketing one, and what actually builds that credibility before you ever hang the sign 👉🏻 The niching mindset that makes hiring the right clinicians obvious instead of agonizing 👉🏻 How risk-averse founders can use data to make bold moves and why spreadsheets reduce risk for every personality type TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction 05:00 — The injury that forced the pivot 11:00 — Back to school with four kids under seven 18:00 — The 2025 decision to scale 24:00 — Hiring for lived experience 30:00 — From gut calls to data driven decisions 35:00 — The vision for a boutique group clinic CONNECT WITH JORDANA BERGMAN Website: https://www.edenwellness.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edenwellnesspsychotherapy/ CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Free Guide: From 10K to 40K Months. If you've hit consistent revenue but working harder isn't creating more growth, this guide breaks down what actually has to change. https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide #FoundHerRising #WomenFounders #PrivatePractice #BusinessGrowth #ServiceBusiness | |||
| From Corporate Recruitment to Freedom with Susan Henriques | FoundHer Rising S01 E24 | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:33:06 | |
Susan Henriques spent 17 years in the school board system before she made her first move toward private practice. Four years later, she runs a group psychology practice with three associates and two mornings a week just for herself. This isn't a story about taking a big leap. It's about building something that lasts by moving at exactly the right pace. In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola sits down with the founder of New Horizons Child and Adolescent Psychology Services to talk about the real mechanics of going from solo practitioner to group practice, and the hard lessons about burnout, systems, trust, and knowing when enough growth is exactly enough. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏻 Why "change happens at the speed of safety" is a strategy, not an excuse, and how Susan used a four-year gradual transition to build an unshakeable private practice foundation 👉🏻 The key difference between hiring someone and actually delegating to them and why trust has to come before you let go, not after 👉🏻 How to identify your business's "set point" the size and structure where it is most profitable, most sustainable, and most aligned with why you built it CONNECT WITH SUSAN HENRIQUES: Website: www.newhorizonspsychology.ca Email: info@newhorizonspsych.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-henriques-30056317a/ CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Free Guide: From 10K to 40K Months: https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide Are you a founder in wellness, coaching, or consulting? If today's episode resonated and you're ready to have an honest conversation about what scaling actually looks like in your business, apply to be a guest on FoundHer Rising. #FoundHerRising #WomenFounders #PrivatePractice #BusinessGrowth #ServiceBusiness | |||
| You're Selling a Service, Not Yourself with Jodi Kapes & Valerie Lighthall | FoundHer Rising S01 E23 | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:32:21 | |
Two LCSWs Left the Hospital. Then They Built What the Mental Health System Was Missing. Jodi Kapes and Valerie Lighthall spent years inside hospital behavioral health. After 14+ years in the system, they walked out and built Aligned Clinical LCSW Consulting, a practice delivering clinical debriefings, mental health support, and risk management consulting directly to organizations and communities. But this episode is not just their story. It's a masterclass for any woman in business who has ever struggled to charge her worth, market her services, or reconcile building a sustainable business with wanting to genuinely help people. Christine Hakkola makes one thing very clear: you are not selling yourself. You are selling a service. And the difference between those two things is costing many women service providers their businesses. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏼 Undercharging doesn't protect the people you serve — it limits how long you can serve them 👉🏼 The clearest marketing language you'll ever write is already in how you describe your impact out loud 👉🏼 B2B consulting models let service providers create exponentially larger community impact CONNECT WITH ALIGNED CLINICAL LCSW CONSULTING: Website: alignedclinical.com CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Instagram: @hakkolahorizons If you've hit consistent revenue but working harder isn't creating more growth, this guide breaks down what actually has to change. Free Guide: https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to FoundHer Rising, share it with a founder who needs to hear it, and leave a review. It helps more women find these conversations. #FoundHerRising #WomenEntrepreneurs #MentalHealthBusiness | |||
| Solo Practice to $100K+ Group Clinic with Melissa Manning | FoundHer Rising S01 E22 | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:29:36 | |
Building a group counseling practice takes more than clinical skill. It takes systems, delegation, and the courage to market a brand instead of just yourself. Melissa Manning, founder and clinical director of M&M Counseling, built a fully trauma-informed group practice in Ontario after nearly two decades in leadership roles across social services. In this episode of FoundHer Rising, she walks through the real decisions and lessons behind the shift from solo practice to group clinic. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏼 Systems have to exist before you need them. Daily, weekly, and monthly task mapping is the starting point for any sustainable practice. 👉🏼 Delegation is not optional for growth. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses determines what you keep and what you pass off. 👉🏼 Personal experience becomes professional authority. Melissa's trauma and narcissistic abuse specialty grew directly from her own life. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Melissa's background and two-decade career journey 5:56 How she knew it was time to build a group practice 7:59 What service providers need before they scale 9:48 Systems breakdown: daily, weekly, and monthly 13:20 Leadership shifts when you move from solo to team 15:40 Building a business while navigating personal adversity 19:13 How personal experience shapes professional expertise 21:16 Future vision: growth, social media, and a book 22:25 What actually works in marketing a group practice 23:52 Solo vs. group practice marketing strategy 26:44 Final advice for founders CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Free Guide: From 10K to 40K Months If you've hit consistent revenue but working harder isn't creating more growth, this guide breaks down what actually has to change. https://go.hakkolahorizons.com/opt-in-10kto40k-months-guide CONNECT WITH MELISSA MANNING Website: www.mcounselling.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manning-melissa If this episode resonated, subscribe to FoundHer Rising, share it with another founder, and leave a review. It helps more women find these conversations. #FoundHerRising #GroupPractice #TraumaInformed #PrivatePractice #WomenFounders #ServiceBasedBusiness #WomenInBusiness | |||
| How Inner Work Directly Affects Business Growth with Agita Bergmane | FoundHer Rising SO1 E21 | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:35:15 | |
Most business coaches will tell you to fix your funnel, adjust your offer, or refine your messaging. What they won't tell you is that none of it holds if the belief underneath is broken. Agita Bergmane, transformation and energy leadership coach, moved from Latvia to the United States, built a career, became a stay-at-home mom, and eventually reached a point where her external life looked successful and her internal life felt completely hollow. One twelve-week coaching engagement changed everything. Now she helps women do the same kind of deep subconscious healing she experienced — and she's watched clients shift their results in a matter of weeks. In this episode, we go straight to the conversation most business coaches avoid: the relationship between inner work, values, and sustainable business growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS 👉🏼The specific mindset shift from "how do I make money" to "how do I help" and why it changes everything downstream in your business 👉🏼 Why selling intangible services requires a different approach, and how to make the sales process feel like service instead of a pitch 👉🏼 How inner work creates a measurable ripple effect not just in business results, but in family, relationships, and the next generation TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Agita's Story: Latvia, ambition, and a life that looked successful from the outside 04:08 First years in business: what coaching actually taught her 05:33 The core shift: from money focus to mission focus 07:25 Values-aligned business: can profit and purpose coexist 09:06 Spiritual grounding in business: what Agita's practice looks like 13:10 One-on-one coaching vs group programs: why she went back to the deep work 16:13 The scaling conversation: what growth actually looks like when aligned 22:48 Challenges of selling intangible services 26:09 Stages of readiness: why clients come when they do 28:26 How to make selling feel like service 31:00 What excites Agita about the future: the generational ripple effect 33:20 Where to connect with Agita CONNECT WITH AGITA BERGMANE Website: blisswithinhealing.com Instagram: @BlissWithinCoaching CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: hakkolahorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola If this episode hit home, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a founder in your life who needs to hear this conversation. #foundherrising #womeninbusiness #innerwork #womenfounders #coachingbusiness #businessgrowth #mindset #subconscioushealing #servicebasedbusiness #hakkolahorizons | |||
| Rebuilding After Burnout with Terry Tateossian | FoundHer Rising S01 E20 | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:37:05 | |
She built a 40-person digital agency, hit rock bottom at 37, lost 80 pounds, and rebuilt her entire life. Terry Tateossian joins Christine Hakkola to talk about what it actually costs to build success the wrong way and what it looks like to build it right. The business was working. The body wasn't. This conversation goes deep on burnout, misalignment, the pendulum problem in business and health, and how Terry rebuilt a company that actually fits who she is. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 👉🏻 Terry's panic attacks weren't random. They were the result of years of operating completely out of alignment with her values, her wiring, and her capacity. 👉🏻 The problem isn't your business size. It's whether you want the problems that come with it. 👉🏻 Clear roles and clear boundaries are what make a small team sustainable. Terry went from 40 employees and people-pleasing to 8 team members and non-negotiable clarity. The size changed. The intention changed everything. TIMESTAMPS: 00:06 — Intro and guest background 01:28 — Building a digital agency from scratch 03:45 — When the business started costing her health 05:39 — Two panic attacks and a wake-up call 08:29 — The decision to change everything 10:21 — Hiring a coach and losing 80 pounds 12:44 — Mid-roll: Free connection calls with Christine 13:13 — Was it the industry or the business model? 15:59 — The hiring and delegation trap in service businesses 19:25 — Walking away and building something new 24:49 — How Thor Retreats and House of Rose began 26:24 — The difference between transactional and fulfilling work 29:36 — The team lessons that changed everything 34:51 — Stepping into digital products 35:49 — How to connect with Terry Tateossian Connect with Terry Tateossian: Website: https://thehouseofrose.com Connect with Christine Hakkola: Website: https://HakkolaHorizons.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola/ Book a free connection call: https://link.hakkolahorizons.com/widget/bookings/20-minute-meeting-with-adriana-villi Found this episode valuable? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a founder who needs to hear it. Your reviews help more women find these conversations. #FoundHerRising #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessBurnout #WellnessCoaching #ServiceBasedBusiness FoundHer Rising is the podcast for women founders in wellness, coaching, and consulting who are ready to grow beyond 1:1 work and build businesses that create freedom, impact, and income — without burning out or compromising their values. Hosted by business coach Christine Hakkola, each episode explores candid conversations with women who are scaling soul-aligned, service-based businesses using strategy, integrity, and vision. Guided by the Horizons Method, these stories reveal the shifts, systems, and mindset required to lead and grow like a CEO. female founders, scaling service-based businesses, business coaching for women, wellness entrepreneurs, coaching business growth, Horizons Method, freedom-based business, soulful scaling, group programs, sustainable growth, women in leadership, holistic business strategy, integrity-driven entrepreneurship, vision-led business. | |||
| How to Build a Sustainable Business Without Burning Out with Carly Craver | FoundHer Rising S01 E19 | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:28:35 | |
You changed jobs. You changed business models. And burnout showed up again anyway. That is not a strategy problem. That is an identity problem, and most high-achieving women never see it coming. In this episode, Christine Hakkola sits down with coherence coach and neuroscience guide Carly Craver to explore the real root of burnout, why fear and intuition are not the same thing, and why building a regulated nervous system is not a wellness practice, it is a business strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS 👉🏻 Burnout follows identity, not workload. Until you address the inherited identity driving your decisions, a new business model will not fix the pattern. 👉🏻 Fear and intuition feel similar but signal very different things. Learning to distinguish between value misalignment and the discomfort of the unfamiliar is a skill you can build. 👉🏻 Growing faster than your nervous system can hold always self-corrects — usually in the form of burnout, sabotage, or income instability. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction and Carly Craver's work 5:00 - Carly's 11-year healing journey and the Quantum Codex 10:00 - How to read your body's signals and identify aligned work 15:00 - How to tell the difference in business 20:00 - Building from a regulated nervous system 25:00 -Financial management as a nervous system challenge CONNECT WITH CARLY CRAVER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyecraver/ Website: C2Infinity.com CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE HAKKOLA Website: https://www.hakkolahorizons.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christine-hakkola Enjoyed this episode? Follow FoundHer Rising, share it with a founder who needs to hear this, and leave a quick review. It helps more women find these conversations. HASHTAGS #womenfounders #businesscoachforwomen #scalewithintegrity #wellnessentrepreneurs #freedomimpactincome #servicebasedbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #holisticbusinessgrowth #hakkolahorizons #foundherrising FoundHer Rising is the podcast for women founders in wellness, coaching, and consulting who are ready to grow beyond 1:1 work and build businesses that create freedom, impact, and income — without burning out or compromising their values. Hosted by business coach Christine Hakkola, each episode explores candid conversations with women who are scaling soul-aligned, service-based businesses using strategy, integrity, and vision. Guided by the Horizons Method, these stories reveal the shifts, systems, and mindset required to lead and grow like a CEO. female founders, scaling service-based businesses, business coaching for women, wellness entrepreneurs, coaching business growth, Horizons Method, freedom-based business, soulful scaling, group programs, sustainable growth, women in leadership, holistic business strategy, integrity-driven entrepreneurship, vision-led business | |||