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Have you ever felt like everyone is talking about marketing, sales, and scaling, yet no one is talking about the leadership challenges that come with building a business? That gap is exactly why leadership skills for female business owners deserve a much bigger conversation. Because while growth strategies matter, businesses ultimately succeed or struggle based on the people leading them.

Women founders are building impactful companies while often balancing responsibilities far beyond the business itself. Yet conversations around business leadership for women frequently take a back seat to tactics and visibility. And this is where many entrepreneurs discover a hard truth: your business can only grow as far as your leadership allows.

The People Side of Business was created to address that missing piece. This new chapter focuses on the human side of sustainable success, from team management strategies and business communication skills to creating trust, accountability, and alignment within your organization. Because growth is not just about systems—it is about people.

As your company expands, understanding how to manage employees and team members effectively becomes essential. Strong leadership creates clarity, strengthens relationships, and supports long-term performance. Whether you are hiring your first employee or building leadership team capacity for the future, the way you lead shapes every outcome in your business.

You will also hear practical conversations around building company culture, navigating team dynamics, improving communication, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. These are the leadership foundations that support a sustainable business growth strategy and help founders avoid burnout while scaling.

The reality is that leadership skills for female business owners are not optional for the next stage of growth. They influence hiring, retention, culture, communication, and every decision that impacts your team. The more intentional you become as a leader, the stronger your business becomes.

This podcast is a space for honest conversations, expert insights, and practical leadership development. If you have been looking for guidance on leadership skills for female business owners, support in navigating people challenges, or a community that understands the realities of entrepreneurship, you are in the right place. The future of your business will be shaped by the leader you become, and leadership skills for female business owners are at the centre of that journey.

Subscribe now so you never miss an episode and join the conversation as we build stronger businesses through stronger leadership.

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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We're five seasons in, friend. 

And wow, we've explored some vulnerable topics and big strategies. Guests had mic-drop and thought-provoking moments, and founders sent messages that reminded me exactly why this show exists. 

This week's episode is the season five wrap-up! No guest. Just me, seven lessons, and the things I think we were all trying to avoid saying out loud this year.

✨ The Seven Lessons of Season Five

1. Scaling is an identity shift first and a strategy second. The version of you that built the business cannot be the same version of you that scales it. 

2. Hiring faster does not fix broken leadership. Most hiring problems are actually clarity problems.

3. Confidence is built through action. Confident people do not feel ready all the time. The women growing the fastest are the ones willing to be visible before they feel polished.

4. Culture is not kombucha and core values on a wall. Culture is how you handle conflict, whether expectations are clear, and whether people feel safe enough to tell the truth. 

5. Leadership becomes exhausting when you're trying to be everything to everyone. Busy leadership reacts. Focused leadership drives. 

6. The best leaders build teams that can think without them. When every question, every decision, and every problem still flows through the founder... Something has gone wrong.

7. The women we admire most are doing the deepest inner work. Behind almost every strategic problem is a human problem. Fear, perfectionism, people pleasing, control, avoidance. Leadership exposes all of it. 

Thank you for being here all season. Thank you for listening, sharing, and sending the messages that remind me this work matters! 🫶

And now, a very exciting announcement. ⚡⚡

Starting June 11, Female Founder Unplugged is evolving into something new.

The Business of People.

After years of coaching founders and working inside growing businesses, I know this to be true: building a business is one skill set. Leading the people inside that business is an entirely different game. And nobody is really teaching founders how to do that well.

That changes on June 11.

The Business of People is where we have real, strategic, deeply honest conversations about leadership, people strategy, workplace culture, and what it actually takes to build a high-performing business through people. New episodes drop every Thursday. The conversations are getting deeper, more strategic, and more necessary than ever.

Hit subscribe or follow wherever you listen, so you don't miss the launch on June 11. And share this with every founder friend you know who is building a team, because every single one of them needs these conversations.

The new era starts June 11. I cannot wait to see you there.

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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"I don't really have anyone I can talk to who understands the business and isn't a stakeholder. It's really lonely."

A founder said that to me recently, and I've been thinking of it ever since. Because it's true! And it's one of the most important things we're not talking about honestly enough in the entrepreneurship space.

This episode is that conversation.

Episode Highlights

📍 What makes the messy middle feel so uniquely lonely, and how founder isolation happens

🧠 Why high-achieving women are especially prone to turning inward when the isolation hits, and what that inner critic sounds like when it does

⚡ Why leadership, people strategy and culture have to work together — and what happens when you only focus on one

🤲 Why Lindsay intentionally built a mastermind into the LPC Accelerator (and why community is a MUST have)

The messy middle is hard, because there are a lot of things happening at the same time: you're evolving as a leader, your team is growing and needs structure, your culture needs to be nurtured, and you're carrying all of it without a real space to share the weight.

That's the reality of building something real. And you were never meant to do it alone.

📝 Reflection Question from this Episode:

Do you currently have anyone who understands you and your business — and isn't directly connected to any of the daily decisions or the strategic outcomes?

If your answer is no, that's a gap worth closing.

If this episode landed somewhere specific for you, the LPC Accelerator is where the leadership, the people strategy, the culture work and the community all come together, so you don't have to keep carrying this in isolation. Learn more and book time with Lindsay directly at the link below.

Learn more about the LPC Accelerator: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫, the founder and CEO of Agilis Executive Consulting™, a management #consulting firm that specializes in crafting and executing HR strategies tailored to their client’s unique #brandidentity. In this episode, Reena discusses personal hardship, and how leading with transparency and vulnerability will inspire newfound confidence in both yourself and your team.🌟.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

Allow yourself to share your brave stories (10:29)

You can intertwine your personal and professional lives (15:18)

Support others in achieving their goals through your business (20:30)

Actively practice what you preach to your team (29:26)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://agilisexecutive.com/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @agilisexecutiveconsulting

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenaksharma/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐱, the founder and CEO of SproutHR (@sprouthr.co), a boutique HR consulting firm specializing in empowering women-owned businesses to build successful, sustainable, and impactful teams with confidence and ease. With 17+ years of experience, her and her team prioritize values-based hiring, compassionate leadership, and maximizing impact.

In this episode, Ashley discusses the importance of recognizing and pursuing what freedom means to you.  By understanding your boundaries and prioritizing your needs, you'll stay aligned with your vision and values and grant yourself the freedom to truly thrive.💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

Define what freedom looks like for you (6:00)

Time block your energy (14:40)

Allow yourself to be vulnerable enough to give feedback (22:45)

Understand your commitment capacity (31:20)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐱

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.sprouthr.co/

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyncox

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 (@tammysherger), the founder and CEO of the I Am Worth It Project, a global training organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs the 12 soft skills that are CRITICAL for your business. Tammy teaches her clients the essential building blocks for achieving not just success, but sustainable triumph in both their professional careers and personal lives.

In this episode, Tammy discusses one of her life philosophies -𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 💖.  Tammy describes why it’s vital to recognize the gifts in every obstacle that you face, even if those “gifts” are initially presented in “bad wrapping paper”.💝  Through mastering your operating system 🧠, and knowing your own worth, she’s confident you can accomplish anything. 💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• It’s not where you started, it’s where you finish (2:40)
• We can have several careers (7:25)
• Not knowing how you’re “supposed to do it”, is good (12:30)
• People + Process = Performance (20:20)
• The “Magic Pill” of success (28:45)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://iamworthitproject.com/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.instagram.com/tammysherger/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤, the co-founder of the corporate culture company, ENTA Solutions. Katelyn is passionate about building strong teams and believes in putting individual well-being first to boost productivity and retention. 

In this episode, Katelyn shares how essential it is to discover your company’s identity in order to portray your company’s purpose. She leads innovative programs like The Whole Self initiative, promoting a holistic leadership approach centered on genuine connection and meaningful support, to uplift leaders and create a thriving company culture.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Figure out your company’s identity (6:25)
• Make others feel connected with you and your organization (13:00)
• The Whole Self program (19:30)
• Leadership is a practice not a position (24:27)
• Don’t try to do it all yourself (31:54)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://entasolutions.org
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynjbullock/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐳, the owner of Boltz Legal (@BoltzLegal) - a law firm dedicated to representing medical providers, homeowners, business owners, and injured victims against insurance companies and negligent parties. Having previously worked for insurance companies, Brooke is well-versed on how to create winning strategies for her clients, and she prides herself on delivering superior legal representation with early and honest case evaluations.

Join us for this week’s episode to hear how Brooke went from losing her job to starting her own business that made 7 figures in less than one year 💸💼. Brooke dives into the power of consistency, and why you need that (plus gratefulness 🙌) to end up with a winning operating model.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Embrace the opportunities in possibilities (8:43)
• Show up for what you are trying to build (13:03)
• Appreciate your team (17:45)
• Take your time to recruit the right people (21:37)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐳

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: ⁠https://boltzlegal.com⁠
• 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BoltzLegal?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Have you ever heard of a real estate agent who 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝑰𝑽𝑶𝑹𝑪𝑬? 🧐 Meet 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐤, the co-owner of a real estate business specializing in Divorce Real Estate selling, buying and leasing 🏠. Robyn's own divorce inspired this unique business, which is helping clients going through divorce or separation. 

In this episode, Robin talks about her own experience, and how it’s empowered her to be a support system for clients going through a difficult time. Through empathy and clear communication, Robin and her partner Cheryl are able to simplify the process of selling the matrimonial home and assist each party in finding their new place for a fresh start.💞

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Support others when they need it the most (5:56)
• Have the client’s best interest at heart (11:36)
• Leadership starts on the inside (17:19)
• Communication is key (24:22)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐲𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐤

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.robynandcheryl.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/robynandcherylrealestate

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Have you ever wanted to tell your story on a podcast? If so, it’s time to connect with 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧 (@erincurranpr), a Podcast Guesting Strategist who assists entrepreneurs in building brand awareness, growing audiences, and generating leads. By utilizing podcast guest marketing, Erin connects her clients with ideal platforms to showcase their stories on.🎙️

In this episode, Erin reflects on the important role podcasts now play in society, and how they’ve been a source of support for her personally through challenging moments, such as breakups, work struggles, and anxiety. Erin discusses how she guides coaches and change-makers in leveraging the power of podcast guesting, and she also gives her best tips for how to leave a lasting impression as podcast guest. 💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• The power of the podcast (4:30)
• Get out of your comfort zone (11:52)
• Show up as yourself in your business (16:10)
• Don’t put so much pressure on yourself (20:00)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.erincurran.uk/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/erincurranpr/

🚨 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭? Erin can get you into the world of podcasting. Fill out a  FREE podcast pitching success checklist: http://tinyurl.com/3pwsd9my

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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

Support the show

The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐤𝐢, the CEO of CIPR Communications (@ciprcoms), a strategic marketing and communications agency that specializes in website development, digital marketing and public relations. CIPR specializes in servicing clients in the tourism and hospitality, business to consumer and business to business service industries, serving clients across North America. 

In this episode, Christina dives deep into her journey as an entrepreneur - how she learned to fully commit to her role and discovered what it means to be a fair leader. She offers fantastic advice, including why it’s critical to fully engage in understanding every aspect of your business, even in areas you may not naturally excel in.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Acknowledge what you built as an entrepreneur (8:50)
• You have to be tough but fair (18:22)
• Don’t be half in and half out (26:33)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐤𝐢

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.ciprcommunications.com/

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/ciprcoms/

🚨 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕? Christina can speak on topics such as Tourism and Destination Marketing Operations. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Public Relations & more! Learn more at https://www.ciprcommunications.com/speak-to-an-expert/.

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From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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Meet 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, a business coach who empowers women to launch purpose-driven businesses. She highlights the flexibility and freedom that comes with having your own business, whether it be a side hustle or full-time venture. 💼

In this episode, Steph shares her own stories of exhaustion and burnout, allowing herself to grieve after losing her job. Steph encourages you to pursue your own purpose by finding balance and making moves that align with what matters most to you.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• It’s okay to grieve (5:38)
• Be clear on your values to create boundaries (14:03)
• You can start a side hustle without quitting your job (23:49)
• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬
• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.destinationdreamjob.ca/
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 is lighting up the world - both literally (with her family business 24/7 Electric) and figuratively (by dazzling clients with her marketing talents at her design firm, @Sw2Designs). Stacy is a vibrant entrepreneur who talks openly about her ADHD, considering it not a hindrance, but instead an advantageous superpower that gives her her extraordinary perspective of the world.

In this episode, Stacy discusses how she and her family have navigated immense hardship to reach success both in business and in life. She highlights the importance of communication and how this skill can help you overcome tensions and conflict.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Why ADHD is a superpower (6:35)
• Conflict helps you be able to express your needs (15:48)
• You have to allow yourself to ask for help (27:39)
• Be willing to evolve (32:18)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.sw2designs.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @sw2designs

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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There's no shame in the game, but if you've thought at least one of these thoughts very recently...

"I just need one more person."

"If we just hire someone who's good, this will all come together."

"I don't know if we can afford to hire, but I don't know what else to do."

...Then it sounds like you're in the messy middle of your business. And like most founders in this stage, you don't have a people strategy at all — yet! And that's what this episode is all about. 

✨ Episode Highlights:

😰 Why reactive hiring gets you into trouble, and what happens when you hit that tipping point

💸 The real cost of waiting too long to hire, or hiring without structure

🗺️ How to reverse engineer your vision into a people strategy that actually connects your team to your business goals

📋 The difference between hiring from fear and hiring from strategy — and how one of the LPC Accelerator clients turned her people strategy into a living roadmap that now drives every hire, every decision and every stage of growth

A people strategy that connects every role in your business directly to the vision you're actually trying to build means the decisions get clearer, the team understands what they own, and you stop asking "can we afford this?" and start asking "does this drive our next stage of growth?" ✨

That's the CEO move I hope you begin to make. 

If you're already feeling the burn, running flat out, and you know a people strategy is what's been missing, the LPC Accelerator is where that work gets done. We build your talent roadmap, connect every role to the outcomes, clarify ownership and accountability, and design a structure that supports your culture so that when the growth really starts to come, you're ready.

⚡Check out the LPC Accelerator here: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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Do you consider pets family?🐈🐶 Meet 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢 (@jackieducci), the founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advocating for the human-animal bond.🏇 Jackie's strong belief in this connection led to her abandoning a successful career in recruiting to focus on a new, extraordinary mission: creating opportunities for humans to experience loving and life-changing relationships with animals.❤️ 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday as we explore the art of “finding your space”. Jackie shares incredible stories from her childhood, and reveals how her meaningful connection with animals—especially horses 🐴—has shaped how she approaches unique challenges in her business. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Find Your Space: Introverts and Extroverts (5:11)
• Promote and foster human and animal connection (13:40)
• Be a friend with high standards (19:10)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.h-aa.org
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/jackieducci/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Have you heard of the term EDrepreneur?👀 Meet 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐚, the founder of "English For IT” ( (@english_for_it), an online English and communication course provider. With over 14 years of experience, Anna is not only an educator but one of the leading voices in the Edtech industry. She is also the author of "English For Tech," the only ESP textbook covering technical, business English, and soft skills. 📚

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn why it’s crucial to keep perfectionism in check ✅. You won’t want to miss Anna’s brilliant advice on how you can leverage technology, mentorship and supportive teams to accelerate your growth.💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Don’t let perfectionism hold you back (6:03)
• Leveraging block chain in education (14:34)
• Have a mentor to accelerate your growth (21:08)
• Hire the heart of the human (26:18)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐚

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://english4it.online/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/annglish_/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Meet 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭, the visionary behind Saurit Creative (@sauritcreative), a business that empowers designers and manufacturers in the home industry with strategic brand marketing and storytelling✏️. With a 20-year career in design, marketing, and tech she transforms the narrative around interior design, reshaping the industry landscape and inspiring a shift towards thinking like a brand.🎨💼

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to discover why taking risks is essential for the collective success and well-being of your team. Ericka discusses how boosting visibility in her work has opened doors for her business to expand and thrive.💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You have to take chances (8:49)
• Lead from a place of selflessness (13:04)
• Make visibility a priority in your work (22:49)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://sauritcreative.com/ 
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/sauritcreative/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Do you need a BFF to keep it real with you in your business?👀Meet 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚, two sisters and the co-founders of Sonu Company (@sonu.company), a jewelry consulting business.💎 Having grown up surrounded by the world of jewelry and actively supporting their father's business, Payal and Kajal emphasize the importance of transparency and credibility when it comes to making diamonds accessible for everyone. 💍 Amongst other accolades, they have earned Diamond certifications from GIA (Gemological Institute of America), highlighting their dedication to always delivering quality and expertise in the jewelry industry. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn why it is essential to practice empathetic listening and transparency. Payal and Kajal share their perspectives from a co-leading experience, emphasizing how compromise and patience have been crucial stepping stones for their growth. ✨

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞  

• Listen to understand what is important to your client (5:04)
• Meet in the middle when co-leading (11:13)
• Nothing comes right away (16:36)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://sonucompany.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/sonu.company/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Do you ever question your sense of belonging? Meet 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 (@thelittletembo), the Founder and Creative Director of Tembo Tones LLC, a multidisciplinary studio capturing the unique narratives of entrepreneurs and storytellers of color. Pooja celebrates how her Kenyan-Indian-American identity has influenced her, and she's dedicated to helping others feel empowered by their backgrounds, so they can craft brands rooted in honest expression📷🎨. Tembo Tones goes beyond a business; it is her commitment to show up 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅 for herself everyday.💪

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn how to create your own sense of belonging and leverage your origin story. Pooja highlights the importance of going at your own pace, and taking advantage of moments of pause and reflection.🪞

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You can create your own sense of belonging (6:38)
• You have to go at your own pace (14:42)
• Take time to pause and reflect 21:56

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞:https://tembotones.com 
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/thelittletembo/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒉𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒆, “𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆”? Meet 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨, a body whisperer and psychosomatic therapist. Tammy is the CEO of Path To The Heart (@path2theheart), a coaching practice dedicated to helping clients embrace self love and acceptance 💖. Tammy combines face and body analysis, with psycho-spiritual methods, to help women create energy alignment and open their hearts to fulfillment and inner peace.☮️

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn why it's critical to listen to your health, especially during times of stress and exhaustion. Tammy shares the lessons learned in her own healing journey, and how she was able to overcome past traumas and and chronic burnout by connecting with her body and practicing compassion 🫶

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• The Face Analysis (5:30)
• Tune in to your conscious (14:42)
• Embrace self compassion  (23:55)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://pathtotheheart.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: www.linkedin.com/in/tammycho-pathtotheheart/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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Meet 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 (@ethosgiving), the founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a social impact business providing organizations with data tracking systems for effective management in their pursuit of meaningful change. With a background in philanthropy and advocacy, she excels in envisioning and managing contributions that create maximum benefit for all, previously leading award-winning philanthropic efforts at The Wonderful Company and working on diverse issues at different levels of government and international affairs.🌎✨

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to hear why it’s imperative to level up your data, create a motivational workplace, and consider how you showcase your brand to clients in order to strengthen the ethos of your business💪

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Measure your impact in your community (7:08)
• Create a workplace for your team to fuel their passions (14:29)
• Think about how you present your brand to clients (22:19)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://ethos-giving.com/

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethosgiving

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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It’s time to dive into the mompreneur world of 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝, the founder of Journey to Fulfillment. She is a dedicated family-focused coach with a passion for empowering moms to take control of their lives, pursue their dreams, and achieve happiness.💫 Drawing from her own experiences in building successful businesses with her husband and homeschooling their three daughters, Megan co-authored "The Happy Mom Handbook," offering practical advice and real-life examples to help moms create a fulfilling life while balancing their personal and professional aspirations.

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to listen to Megan share her experiences with creating dreams into reality, learning how to be transparent with her team and family, and putting herself first. 🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You can make any of your passions a business (7:20)
• Be transparent with your team (and your family) (15:00)
• Put yourself first (20:48)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.journeytofulfillment.com 

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝: www.journeytofulfillment.com/book

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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You may have heard of horse therapy, but have you heard of horse coaching? 👀 🤠 Meet 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫, the founder of Spiegelbild - a research-driven social enterprise offering equine-assisted coaching programs🐴. Nicole has over two decades of experience working with governments and organizations on diverse, multicultural projects. Her work has taken her all over the world - from negotiations with EU member states to engaging with Indigenous peoples in the Canadian Arctic. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday and learn about Nicole's unique method of teaching leadership through horse partnerships🐴, and why she believes it's critical to lead yourself first in life. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You have to check into your body language (5:45)
• You have to lead yourself first (21:26)
• Give yourself time to build relationships (30:05)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.spiegelbildcoaching.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schaefer-48a0a725/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders! All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀. Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Dive in and discover a tasty, healthy world with 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐜 (@nudfud), the dynamic Founder/CEO of nud fud. As a certified Holistic Nutritionist, she has been shaping the future of snacks since 2012  through her mission to "undo food." Julia runs a brand that's not just about labels, but a food factory that changes how we eat for the better, bringing together taste, health, and a love for the environment, inspiring a movement to rethink our nourishment.🌱🍽️

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn useful hacks on creating learning opportunities for personal and team growth, mastering scalable leadership, and getting real with your customers.✨

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Create Learning Opportunities for You and Your Team’s Growth (12:32)
• Be Ready to Scale Your Leadership (18:13)
• You Have to Meet the Consumer Where They Are At (23:03)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐜

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.nudfud.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakirouac/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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This conversation is a direct challenge to the nice girl trap, and is fire from start to finish. 🔥

In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Sarah Khan — leadership strategist, empowerment coach, and the woman who has built a career out of turning quiet excellence into out loud power. If you've ever found yourself shrinking to keep the peace, leading from a place of people-pleasing, it's the hot conversation you need to hear today, my friend.

✨ Episode Highlights

🎙️ Why "if you argue with reality, you're always going to have problems" — and what leading from reality actually looks like in practice

🚫 The cut-and-paste success myth that's running rampant in the online coaching space

🔥 What happens when a team member gains leverage over a leader, and how to make sure that never happens in your business

👑 How to be a powerful, impactful leader and still be completely, authentically yourself

This is your encouragement to lead from who you really are!

Ready to build a powerful leadership identity that holds — so your business can too?  The LPC Accelerator is where we go deep on exactly what we talked about in this episode: The internal leadership work, the people strategy, the culture and the clarity that holds everything together when things get hard. Book a strategy session to figure out if this is your next step!

https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator


📲 Find Sarah on Substack: sarahkhanoutloud

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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🕵️ It’s time to explore experimental entrepreneurship with 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢 (@missambersabri). At just 23 years old Amber found impressive success with her freelance career and laid the foundations for starting Azhar PR, an agency dedicated to empowering female founders and minority-owned businesses in the digital space.💪

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to hear how Amber learned to embrace adaptability, let go of control, and incorporate different leadership styles in the workplace.🎙️✨

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Allow yourself to experiment (5:02)
• You must be nimble; let go of control (11:20)
• You have to learn to lead in different ways (17:13)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢  

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://azharpr.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @missambersabri

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Get ready to innovate, elevate, and shine under the guidance of 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭, a powerhouse with 37 years of experience in the medical device and life science industries. She's not just a mentor; she's also an author and speaker on a mission to make B2B medical device sales shine with magnetism and authenticity. 💫

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to hear us spill the tea on why it's super important to just be yourself, know your values, and stay humble. We're all about embracing the real you, tackling those scary moments, and giving your team the spotlight they deserve. 🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Be Your Authentic Self (10:07)
• Define Your Values (17:20)
• Keep Your Empathy-Ego Balance in Check (23:53)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭

• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞: https://linktr.ee/RhondaPetitCoach 
• 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://www.thespiritofselling.com/pl/2147686558

𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

• Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/3svh2e3
• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vxlAPU

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Get ready to go on a journey with 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫, a Female Founder who has been helping business leaders up their game for 20 years💪. She's the founder of Castner Consulting and the “Master Your Message” podcast, which both serve to help entrepreneurs and their teams communicate with better clarity and confidence. She’s also a badass Ironman Triathlete! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday and learn why it may just be the perfect time to evolve yourself and your organization. Erica shares her advice on embracing fear… pushing through uncertainty… and most importantly, learning to step aside and let your team shine. 🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Evolve Yourself (6:43)
• You can be scared and uncertain, do it anyways (14:26)
• Get out of your team's way (27:50)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://ericacastner.com/podcast 
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericacastner/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

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Get ready to dive into the inspiring world of 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲, a powerhouse entrepreneur who's not just a one, but a two-time founder! She's the driving force behind The Garvey Group (a strategic communications firm), as well as Crazy Business Women in Balance, an executive coaching practice that empowers women to find more balance and joy in their careers✨.

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to discover why it's time to break free from playing it small and instead, embrace the exhilarating challenges of your business journey. Marie fearlessly shares her experiences, shedding light on the stigmas she faced as an up-and-coming entrepreneur, and how she transformed them into stepping stones towards embracing power and success.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• I had to stop playing it small (5:30)
• Figure out your superpower (16:47)
• Don’t rely on handholding (24:51)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://crazybusywomen.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: crazybusywomen

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐲 is a serial entrepreneur and the current founder and CEO of two companies: Powerful Ladies and Kara Duffy Coaching & Consulting. Between her multiple businesses, her podcast and her speaking events - Kara is helping CEOs all over the world thrive and increase their profit margins 🌎

Tune in this week for Female Founder Friday to hear Kara’s extraordinary insights on “leveling up” in your business, including mastering the art of expanding sustainably and reaching your first million.💰

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• “Self- made” is a lie (9:45) 
• To be successful you have to surrender (18:25)
• You can 10x your business adding one person (23:05)
• The bigger swings you’re making the more mistakes (27:50)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐲

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://karaduffy.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @kara_duffy

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From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐨 (@vanessapannozzo) is a next gen(eration) Female Founder making waves in the Canadian real estate industry. Vanessa comes from a family of entrepreneurs, and after college, she realized there was an opportunity for her to not just join the family firm, but to take it to a new level - adding on a property management business. She now serves as the Director of Operations for said business - Executive Properties Capital - which partners with high-net-worth individuals to create a seamless real estate investing experience.

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to gain insight on seizing opportunities and pivotal moments in your career. From learning on the go, to gaining confidence, to creating a dynamic team - Vanessa and I break down how to navigate these moments, and successfully build yourself a thriving business. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• How I built my property management business (4:12)
• Learn by trial and error (14:25)
• Growth never stops (20:55)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐨

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.investwithepc.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @vanessapannozzo

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 (@khadirahsmuhammad) became an entrepreneur at 18, when she realized she had a unique gift for understanding and implementing new technologies. As her career blossomed, she decided to create her own agency - Omnipotent Consulting - which is dedicated to helping  businesses find “operational freedom” by implementing technologies, systems and automations that can make their lives easier. 

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday for an amazing episode with Khadirah! She and I discuss the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and two of the most life-changing lessons you can learn as a business owner - how to lean into your strengths and why it’s critical to hire a diverse team.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Most people can’t retire anymore (3:08)
• “Why not” versus “Why” (9:10)
• The people I hire should be opposite of me (19:45)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://omnipotentconsulting.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @khadirahsmuhammad

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫 (@melissaburkheimer) is a founder who is not afraid to reinvent herself. From being an award winning graphic designer, to an expert sales page designer, to the creative director and launch manager at her own studio, Melissa has excelled in not one, but three different incredible ventures…and she has no plans of stopping there😉

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to hear Melissa's inspiring story of navigating entrepreneurship through her numerous reinventions. Melissa offers spectacular advice on embracing flexibility and creating your own unique blend of success and alignment in whatever path you’re pursuing.🌟

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• My first reinvention (7:54)
• The magic pill for work life blend (15:05)
• It’s good to give..but it’s also good to ask (23:45)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://melissaburkheimer.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: melissaburkheimer

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 (@lizette__warner) is a speaker, author and executive coach who holds a PhD from the Mayo Clinic. Her book “Power, Poise, and Presence: A New Approach to Authentic Leadership” brilliantly blends her different areas of expertise to create a how-to guide for individuals looking to unlock their full human potential.

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to learn about Dr. Warner’s theory on biomarkers, and how discovering them can help you improve your presence and authenticity as a leader. Dr. Warner discusses her current strategies as an executive coach, and how she helps emerging leaders “get off the hamster wheel” 🐹 by making more intentional decisions in their career. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• It may go terribly wrong, but try it anyway (6:05)
• Learn to identify pivot points (11:48)
• How switching coaching style helped me offload stress (16:05)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.lizettewarner.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @lizette__warner

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐲 is a multi-award winning hypnotherapist and mindset coach for 6-figure entrepreneurs. Formerly a language teacher, Jenna felt a strong urge to change her career after the birth of her daughters. Following that feeling turned out to be the best decision of her life, and led to Jenna being happier and more successful than she could have imagined.    

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to learn about subconscious reprogramming, and how to stop your brain from working against you. Jenna and I dive deep into intuitive mentorship, and how learning to trust your gut can allow you to experience greater joy and connection in your relationships and in your business. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Build moments of silence into your day (5:50)
• Understand how your brain is programmed (13:45)
• I don’t have any rules in my business (18:35)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐲

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.jennaholloway.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @iamjennaholloway

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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What do you do when your own wiring (your 'get $h*t done' attitude) starts to work against you?

Until you directly look at the hyper achiever energy that got you to this point in your business, and do the internal work to separate your identity from your output, no amount of hiring, restructuring or strategic planning is going to move the needle the way you need it to. 

That's what this episode is really about: The internal work that actually has to happen first.

✨ Episode Highlights:

🧠 Why the drive and ambition that built your business might be capping your growth right now

🪞 The hyper achiever saboteur — what it is, how it shows up, and the ripple effect it has on your team and your culture

👥 The story of a founder who was softening every piece of feedback, and hoping things would just sort themselves out

⚡ Why your leadership is the lever you can control the most — and what changes when you finally do

Most people don't need a softer leader. They need a steadier one. 

And if you're constantly hustling for your self worth and you know that has to change, if you need to create clarity and actually lead like a CEO — the LPC Accelerator is where that work gets done. There's a space for you, and the first step is simply seeing if it's the right fit. 

https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐒𝐤𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 is the founder and CEO of Basecamp Resorts (@basecampresorts), the fastest growing hospitality brand in Western Canada🇨🇦. After finding success with Airbnb in 2017, Sky secured enough investments to build her first boutique hotel property in Canmore, Alberta🏞️. Her portfolio has since grown to 10 modern boutique hotels, with 8 additional properties in development. Sky’s journey to entrepreneurship was quick (and mostly self taught), and she has fantastic advice to share on how to navigate becoming a Female Founder without mentorship. 

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to hear Sky’s amazing journey that took her from being fired, to running an incredibly successful hotel chain. Sky unpacks the many lessons she’s learned along the way, including recognizing how much presence you need to have as a leader, and accommodating your team learning and growing in different ways.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Be your own mentor (11:34) 
• I realized I needed to be more present as a leader (18:05)
• Everyone learns in different ways (21:25)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐤𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.basecampresorts.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @basecampresorts

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Canmore-based hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts announced its commitment to donate $100k (over three years) to The Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Units’ enhancement project. The gift will support updates to the mammography equipment and improvements to the mobile health coaches for two Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Units operated by Screen Test, so the service can continue providing a profound impact for people across the province.

Screen Test provides Albertans with a high quality, cost effective screening program designed to interrupt the disease of breast cancer at the earliest possible stage, increases awareness of the benefits of early detection in reducing mortality from breast cancer, and increases the knowledge and skills of Albertans and of health professionals that will promote healthy attitudes and practices towards breast health. Funding from the Alberta Cancer Foundation has been critical to the success of this program - which began in 1991 - allowing more Albertans to undergo breast cancer screening in their own communities. The program currently serves 120 Rural communities, 28 of which are Indigenous communities across Alberta. Learn more at https://www.albertacancer.ca/mobile--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐡 spent 25 years as a financial leader in the corporate world before realizing the “success” she’d found in titles and income had left her unfulfilled. Deciding to leave was the best decision she ever made and created space for an incredible opportunity to emerge - transformational career coaching. Andrea is now the CEO of her own practice and is dedicated to helping other women rediscover their authentic selves and uncover more gratifying career paths. 

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to be inspired by Andrea’s story (and how she built a company which has doubled annually in size and revenue🤯). Andrea dives into the importance of hiring the right people, and laying strong foundations in your operations to be able to successfully scale. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• The Importance of Personal Alignment in everything you do
• The Role of Coaching and Empowerment in creating the life and business you love
• Avoiding Common Startup Mistakes that can hold you back 

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐡

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.andreahorvath.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: andrea_horvath_coaching
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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 is a lifelong educator turned Female Founder and Leadership Coach. Since beginning her business (Turning Points LLC) in 2012, she has coached hundreds of clients in the areas of accountability, focus, communication skills, self-development and leadership effectiveness.

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to learn how you can be more intentional in your business. Dr. Albert shares her top advice for leaders, including how to navigate your spheres of influence and why it’s imperative to recognize you don’t have to hustle for your self worth.  

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Leadership starts on the inside (9:55) 
• You are not the smartest person in the room (14:20)
• Hustling for your self worth (26:35)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://liveworksatisfied.com
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

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𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 has always been passionate about human nature and how peoples’ unique energies manifest throughout their lives💟. Her marketing agency, Jade’s Virtual Office (@jadesvirtualoffice) is dedicated to empowering intuitive thought leaders to nurture and grow their client base through intentional strategy and developing sustainable business practices ♻️.

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to hear Jade’s advice on finding alignment in your work, taking preventative measures to avoid burnout, and being thoughtful about how and when it’s time to scale your business.📈 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• In less than 6 months, I reached six figures (6:25)
• The biggest thing I learned when I hit burnout (16:15)
• The 80/20 principle (21:50)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://jadesvirtualoffice.org/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @jadesvirtualoffice

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From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 is the co-founder of Fika Beauty (fika.beautystudio), a sustainable beauty salon located in Kanata, Ontario🇨🇦. Shannon and her business partner (Annie Lam) have a combined 24 years of experience in the industry, and Shannon has been recognized as a top stylist in Ottawa by the popular Canadian media brand, Narcity. Together the two have built a thriving business and workplace culture that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of both themselves and their team.

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to hear how Shannon and Annie were able to successfully transition their friendship into a collaborative business partnership, and why combining their unique leadership styles has done wonders for their team. Shannon discusses the model they’ve used to create a supportive environment for their employees, and why entrepreneurs should dedicate time to “creating the space you’ve always wanted to work in”. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Working successfully with a business partner (7:45)
• Create the space you always wanted to work in (19:21)
• Learn to be direct (24:40)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.fikabeauty.ca/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: fika.beautystudio

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 is the self-proclaimed “Gardener of the People” - a 7 figure business coach and community builder. Monique became a gardener’s apprentice at 18, initially seeking a peaceful hobby and antidote to her tumultuous childhood. Her passion and aptitude for gardening quickly grew, and by 21 she was booking 5-figure jobs as a garden designer and installer👩‍🌾. Flash forward to today, she is a 2x business owner (@thegardencontinuum),  author, blogger and Mother - who is absolutely thriving🌻. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn how Monique channeled her anger as a youth to fuel a hobby and career that’s changed her life. Monique’s story and outlook on life are incredibly inspiring, and she shares fantastic advice on how to ground yourself and overcome even the biggest challenges as an entrepreneur. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Curiosity is a powerful tool (9:17)
• I’m a gardener of the people (17:13)
• Create a “grounded operational flow” (25:23)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.thelifescapecoach.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/monique.allen/

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 is the Queen of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 👑. Her business, the SMM SEO Agency (@smmseoagency), helps clients to gain a competitive advantage by optimizing their website traffic, improving keyword ranking and enhancing customer acquisitions. 

Don’t miss this latest episode of Female Founder Friday in which Stephanie divulges her top tips for avoiding mistakes as a new business owner. Stephanie is witty and insightful, and offers profound reflections on how she grew to become a successful, confident business owner.  

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• I got laid off from the same job twice (7:13)
• You don’t need to specialize in EVERYTHING (16:20)
• Don’t work for free (21:10)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.stephaniemariemarketing.com
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @smmseoagency

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧 (@lesliedraffin) walked away from her career as a news anchor at the height of the pandemic. Between unbearable stress levels and unequal treatment (compared to her male counterparts), she’d reached her limit. Her breaking point led to an eventual PTSD diagnosis, and kickstarted a journey of self discovery and new appreciation for her mind and body. She now thrives as a menstrual cycle coach and feminine embodiment mentor to clients across the globe. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn how Leslie empowers menstruators to better understand their hormones, and use their cycle to boost productivity, happiness and inner peace. Leslie offers incredible advice for demolishing the “good girl” archetype and finding confidence in living life at your own pace.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Stress is the biggest impact on your cycle (8:14)
• Walking with your client on THEIR journey (15:38)
• Rushing is when I see the biggest failures (23:20)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: http://lesliedraffin.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @lesliedraffin

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐢 (@aftonbrazzoni) is the founder and CEO of Scribe National, a content strategy and writing studio servicing entrepreneurs and B2B companies across North America & Europe. Afton has helped over 70 clients in the last three years, including popular Canadian brands such as Pipe, WealthSimple and TouchBistro. Her team specializes in helping companies grow their revenue through storytelling, content strategy and thought leadership. 

Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn the importance of finding the “RIGHT” client, and why it’s critical to recognize and advocate for the value of your business early on. 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• You need to grow your team to scale (6:45)
• How to lead contractors / other entrepreneurs (15:55)
• I bombed a sales call (25:50)
• Not every client is the right client (30:01)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐢

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.scribenational.ca
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @aftonbrazzoni

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬 was always great with numbers but knew she didn’t want to be an accountant. While advancing in corporate finance, she noticed a recurring trend: many individuals lacked the knowledge to effectively utilize numbers. Motivated by this observation, Carla established her own consulting practice (@wealthworthwithin) where she uses her 15+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis and strategy, to help business owners achieve financial clarity and peace of mind.

Join us on this week's episode of Female Founder Friday as Carla and I share essential insights on the importance of understanding your numbers. We dive into valuable tips for achieving sustainability in your business, and hiring and retaining a rockstar team.🤘

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Mindset is a barrier (6:05)
• Leadership needs to be an intentional choice (10:35)
• Build an intentional culture (22:35)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.wealthworthwithin.com/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: wealthworthwithin

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From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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Let me paint you a picture.

Your revenue is solid, your calendar is full, your inbox is buzzing, and even your accountant is happy. And yet you're lying awake at 3am thinking — how does this feel successful and like it's flying apart at the same time?

My friend, welcome to the messy middle. And if that question feels uncomfortably familiar, this episode was made for you.

✨ Episode Highlights:

📍 What the messy middle actually is, and the five questions that will tell you whether you're in it right now

💬 Why you cannot hustle, market, or mindset your way out of this stage — and what actually moves you forward

👥 The story of the "everything is fine" founder, and what was really happening behind the scenes

🏗️ The leadership identity evolution from expert to architect

Most scaling advice was built for someone who looks nothing like you. You have decades of experience, a team you genuinely care about, clients you're deeply committed to, and a business you poured your life into. The messy middle is what happens when all of that growth starts to expose every crack and crevice, and the way you've always shown up stops being enough to hold it together.

The good news? This stage has nothing to do with how capable you are, and everything to do with what your business is ready for next. Structure that creates freedom. Leadership that fits the business you've actually built. A people strategy that moves you forward with intention rather than peanut butter and duct tape.

That's exactly what we get into today.

If you're in the messy middle and you're tired of holding it together with grit and good intentions, the LPC Accelerator is where we do the real work. Not tactics, not quick fixes, but a strategic talent roadmap that connects your people directly to your business plan, so that your team is actually driving your success rather than depending on you to hold it all together. Learn more about the LPC Accelerator: https://highvoltageleadership.ca/lpc-accelerator/

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Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

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𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐧 reached a pivotal moment in life when her children graduated high school - she had a dream of pursuing a communications degree, but she doubted herself because of her age and being out of the workforce for so long. She decided to follow her gut, and she enrolled in the program. Flash forward almost a decade later - Dawn is now the incredibly successful owner of a creative agency (@greenhousecreativekel), with a wonderful team of contractors supporting her. 

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to hear Dawn’s advice for prospective entrepreneurs - learn how to take those first few steps and NOT undervalue yourself from the get-go. Dawn explains why you can’t think small, and why 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, even in the earliest stages of your business.  

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Everybody goes through “the change” (5:28)
• Finding your flow (15:52)
• Understand the chemistry element (23:49)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐧

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.greenhousecreative.ca/
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:: @greenhousecreativekel

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

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𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬 (@thrivewithnikita) is an award winning Business Confidence Coach & the host of the Podcast, Crafted To Thrive. Diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2009 and Fibromyalgia in 2010, Nikita was forced to learn to live with chronic illness…but what she soon discovered was that her illnesses did not limit her potential, and in fact they empowered her as both a woman and a leader. Now Nikita helps other founders gain the confidence to share their unique stories, and strategically leverage them to create the businesses and lives they deserve. 

Join us this week on Female Founder Friday to hear Nikita’s advice for learning to let go of expectations and embrace any challenges that come your way as an entrepreneur. Nikita’s optimism and perseverance is incredibly inspiring and you won’t want to miss her biggest mistakes and advice for young entrepreneurs.😉

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Possibility became possible (6:45)
• Identify what will help you grow and what WON’T (12:15)
• Don’t undervalue yourself as a young entrepreneur (18:18)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.thrivewithnikita.com/
• 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚'𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: https://open.spotify.com/show/12vpoDalzzAYSxHneZQ5dM

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

• Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

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The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.

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𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐨 is the CEO & Founder of Zero To Entrepreneur (@zerotoentrepreneurco), an operations consulting firm dedicated to helping clients leverage systems and automations to scale and optimize their business. Alicia is on a mission to make entrepreneurship more sustainable for business owners who desire more flexibility and resources to be able to pursue multiple passions at once. 

Client experience and process improvement are at the core of everything Alicia does, and in this episode of Female Founder Friday, she shares extraordinary advice about holding yourself accountable as a leader, and understanding why happy teams lead to happy clients.😁 

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• What the F are SOP’s?? (5:40)
• Normalize making no money (13:10)
• Hold yourself accountable as a leader (20:50)

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐨

• 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://zerotoentrepreneur.co/ 
• 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100017791542113

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳!

Hey High Voltage Leaders!  All of my guests have taken my Quiz to Discover their Leadership Style and so can you 😀.  Click here to find out what Style of Leader you really are https://highvoltageleadership.ca/quiz/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefounderfridays/message

Support the show

The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.

Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.

From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.

If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.

Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.

The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.