Figure 8 – Details, episodes & analysis

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We mark 51 episodes of Figure 8 by pausing to extract five powerful lessons from fifty conversations with women who scaled, exited, and reinvented. We share what changed for us, why belief work precedes strategy, and how purpose and profit move together when you lead in public.

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Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

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FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.

Tracey Lundell shares her journey from banking to entrepreneurship, revealing how she built a wealth management company that breaks industry norms while providing better client service.

With 30+ years of expertise in finance strategy, Tracey helps women investors and entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of wealth by building smart future-proof portfolios.

Women often face unique challenges when it comes to finance and Tracey, with her tailored strategies that go beyond numbers, works closely with them to help align their investments with their entrepreneurial ambitions, life goals, and family legacies — whether it’s women who are newly widowed, divorced, or suddenly in charge of managing an inheritance or severance.

Currently a Senior Investment Advisor at Harbourfront Wealth Management, Tracey’s approach to investment planning is deeply Canadian — fair, transparent, and sensitive to clients who need an extra layer of attention. She is industry-certified as a Chartered Investment Manager. 

Tracey is a passionate advocate of empowering women’s financial futures and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Leading Women in Wealth in 2023. She has also been a consecutive Excellence Awardee for the Wealth Professional Advisor of the Year (2021-2024). 

You can connect with Tracey on her website or LinkedIn.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

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FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.

Amber Briggle shares her inspiring journey from hands-on massage therapist to CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, a business that has grown to two locations grossing over a million dollars annually with plans to franchise nationwide.

Amber Briggle (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, which was recently voted Best Pain Management 2023 & 2024, and Best Massage Center in Denton for the last 11 consecutive years.

Amber grew her business literally with her bare hands, starting in a spare bedroom of her home to now operating a downtown business and a growing franchise brand that employs nearly 30 people. During covid, her business was ordered to shut down entirely, and nearly closed permanently. Excess pressures put on the female workforce during the pandemic amplified the challenges of being a woman-owned business that employs primarily women in a woman-dominated industry! Today, Soma is located in a beautifully renovated downtown building and rebounded stronger than ever, with 2 locations, a gross annual revenue of over $1 million, and plans to franchise coast-to-coast.

Amber has been published in numerous trade-specific publications and featured on dozens of podcasts because of her unique and successful business model. She is currently offering Soma Massage Therapy franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in the wellness industry, so that this successful business approach can be duplicated across the country, bringing high paying jobs and healing touch to thousands of people while transforming the massage industry as a whole.

You can connect with Amber on LinkedIn.

You can also find out more about Soma Massage Therapy on their website.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

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FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.

Denise Bedell shares her journey pivoting from media to entrepreneurship as the founder of Content Innovo, helping businesses share their content and tell stories worldwide.

Denise is an EPPY-nominated journalist and editor, who has been telling the stories of global companies and public institutions for 20+ years. She is a regular speaker at industry events and a global consultant on content marketing strategy and intentional content development. She was previously the executive editor of Global Finance magazine and is the author of Successful Exit Strategies For The Insurance Industry—a seminal guide for insurers and reinsurers.

You can find out more about Content Innovo on their website.

You can also connect with Denise on LinkedIn.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.

Ania Aliev shares her journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, transforming Life Support Systems from a paper-based business into a digital operation with growth potential. Her story demonstrates the importance of careful change management and maintaining mission-critical services while modernizing operations.

Ania, a Trinity College graduate, began her career in Institutional Equities on Wall Street before delving into entrepreneurship. While pursuing her MBA at The Tuck School of Business, she discovered the search fund model, leading her to launch her own fund in July 2023. After a 7-month search, Ania acquired Life Support Systems, a Boston-based company specializing in emergency preparedness. Their offerings include AED service, emergency oxygen service, first aid supplies, CPR/AED training, Active Shooter training, and Mental Health training, ensuring organizational safety and readiness.

You can connect with Ania on LinkedIn.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.

Fabienne Fredrickson shares how solo business owners can make powerful impact with their work while creating time for rest, joy, and pleasure. She reveals the framework she used to grow her business by 538% in just three years.

For 20+ years, Fabienne Fredrickson has powerfully mentored thousands of women business owners to grow, then scale their businesses, earning them tens of millions collectively each year while increasing their time off to enjoy lives they love.

Her Leveraged Business methodology is based on her nearly 15 years of experience in generating multiple 7 figures annually with three children at home, while taking 14 weeks of unplugged vacations each year. It is proven to work. 

Fabienne’s revolutionary book, The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at 6-Figures to 7 Figures (and Get Your Life Back) is the new definitive roadmap on how she’s done it with heart and how you can too, without sacrificing your life. Click here to get your FREE copy! You can find out more about Fabienne on her website, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Entrepreneurs, listen up. Amplify Your Voice 2025, the financial edition is where you need to be. Brought to you by Canadian Small Business Women, a place for entrepreneurs to find the resources to take their businesses to the next stage. You'll learn from incredible keynote speakers and leave feeling more confident about your financial future. From getting clarity on building your stock portfolio to real estate investment, this event will be the perfect place to get the tools to level up your finances And the perks? They're good. Every guest gets a free professional headshot, a swag bag, and lunch. And most importantly, endless connections with like-minded entrepreneurs. This event isn’t just for women, it’s for everyone. Get your tickets today. 

Victoria Sopik shares her journey from founding Kids & Company to growing it into a childcare empire with over 150 locations across North America while disrupting corporate childcare services and raising eight children of her own.

Victoria Sopik is first and foremost the mother of eight children and grandmother of many. The CEO and Co-founder's experiences as a working mother and devoted parent have allowed her to disrupt corporate child care in Canada and the US. Victoria is a recognized expert in the field with over three decades of experience and a reputation for innovating through changing times. Her expertise provides strategic direction and leadership for the company. She has developed successful long-term partnerships with numerous private and public organizations, and is active with several charitable organizations.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Entrepreneurs, listen up. Amplify Your Voice 2025, the financial edition is where you need to be. Brought to you by Canadian Small Business Women, a place for entrepreneurs to find the resources to take their businesses to the next stage. You'll learn from incredible keynote speakers and leave feeling more confident about your financial future. From getting clarity on building your stock portfolio to real estate investment, this event will be the perfect place to get the tools to level up your finances And the perks? They're good. Every guest gets a free professional headshot, a swag bag, and lunch. And most importantly, endless connections with like-minded entrepreneurs. This event isn’t just for women, it’s for everyone. Get your tickets today. 

Marla Coffin has cracked the code, creating six vertically integrated companies while stepping back to focus purely on strategy and growth. In this episode, she reveals how she built and stepped back from six vertically integrated businesses to focus on strategy and growth while others handle daily operations.

Marla Coffin is a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and mom to three wonderful girls. She owns six vertically integrated businesses and 18 months ago, stepped back from daily operations to focus on strategy and leadership coaching. Now, she helps business owners scale with structure and confidence, drawing from her deep experience in business ownership, vertical integration, and strategic hiring.

Marla specializes in guiding entrepreneurs beyond the operational grind so they can focus on growth and long-term success. She works across industries, tackling the common roadblocks that hinder both small and mid-sized businesses. Her strategic approach helps businesses build the foundations they need to scale, creating systems that drive efficiency and profitability.  Spending the bulk of her time on this allows Marla to operate at her highest and best use and share her knowledge with other business owners.  

Her mission is simple: to help business owners break free from operational overwhelm and take their companies to the next level.

You can learn more about Marla's company MARDA Management on their website.

You can can connect with Marla on LinkedIn.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.

Engaging women entrepreneurs and health advocates, our latest episode features the award-winning Aeryon Ashlie, founder of Aeryon Wellness Supplements. We delved into the importance of NPN certifications and supporting Canadian products, navigating business challenges, and empowering women through education.

Aeryon Ashlie is an acclaimed holistic nutritionist, keynote speaker, and #1 Best Selling Author, and is known as the visionary force behind Aeryon Wellness Supplements. As the founder of Aeryon Wellness, she has championed holistic health for women from diverse backgrounds for nearly two decades.

With a mission to "Empower Women with Holistic Health," her company offers 100% all natural, scientifically formulated, 3rd party tested, support supplements designed by women, for women. The innovative use of QR codes on their products, aimed at revolutionizing education and support for women on their wellness journey, garnered three offers on CBC’s Dragons' Den in 2021.

You can learn more about Aeryon Wellness on their website. 

You can also connect with Aeryon on LinkedIn.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!

Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.

Jess Schultz, the founder and CEO of Amplify Group, shares her unique journey from finance to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the value of support and progressive networks for women in business.

As the founder and CEO of Amplify Group, Jess Schultz is a go-to market supercharger for B2B startups looking to achieve scalable goals. She loves to build companies, teams and pipelines; as well as connecting people to other people, resources, and solutions. She is on a mission to keep learning and growing everyday. Jess started her career in Capital Markets, then shifted to Saas Sales, then Venture Capital, and is now a proud founder and operator. She brings a unique perspective to her client engagements, having  worked at large enterprises, and small businesses, as an investor and as a 'classically trained' salesperson.

You can learn more about Amplify Group on their website.

You can also connect with Jess on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)

You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! 

What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

FIGURE 8 UPDATE

Hello listeners, thank you for your continued support and interest in my show. You may have noticed that Figure 8 is on a little hiatus right now, please enjoy the catalogue of episodes we have built up for you!