Female Founder Unplugged
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFemale Founder Unplugged is a collection of conversations with the most interesting and inspiring female entrepreneurs and small business owners. Hosted by Lindsay White of High Voltage Leadership, these chats will be an opportunity to hear the stories of female founders; what they've learned, what they've struggled with, and what they see for the future of women leaders in business. We hope that you enjoy and are inspired!If you're interested in being a guest on the show please connect with us at [email protected] today!
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How to Develop High Performing Teams with Female Founder Danielle Cobo
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Female Founder Friday podcast! My guest on today’s episode is Danielle Cobo, a highly sought-after career coach, trainer and professional speaker, and she's got a powerful powerful message! Danielle loves to support professionals to gain clarity and confidence in their careers. And with over 14 years, and a successful career, in corporate America, she's got lots of value to offer her clients! In today's conversation Danielle tells us about the jour...
Excelling in Life with Danielle Cobo
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome to the Female Founder Friday podcast! My guest on today’s episode is Danielle Cobo, a highly sought-after career coach, trainer and professional speaker, and she's got a powerful powerful message! Danielle loves to support professionals to gain clarity and confidence in their careers. And with over 14 years, and a successful career, in corporate America, she's got lots of value to offer her clients! In today's conversation Danielle tells us about the journey to becoming a female ...
Why Your Leadership Abilities will Make or Break Your Business with Founder Rachel Firth
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Female Founder Friday podcast, a collection of inspiring conversations with the most interesting female entrepreneurs and small business owners. I’m your host, Lindsay White and together with my incredible guests we’ll explore the struggles of being a female entrepreneur, the most important lessons, and the future of women leaders in business. Speaking of struggles, one of the biggest challenges that so many of my clients are experiencing right now is...
Finding Balance Building a Business with Rachel Firth
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to the Female Founder Friday podcast, a collection of inspiring conversations with the most interesting female entrepreneurs and small business owners. I’m your host, Lindsay White and together with my incredible guests we’ll explore the struggles of being a female entrepreneur, the most important lessons, and the future of women leaders in business. Speaking of struggles, one of the biggest challenges that so many of my clients are experiencing right now is this feeling of isolatio...
Avoid These Expensive Lessons as a Female Founder with Linda Heeler!
September 17, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I sit down with Linda Heeler. Linda is a Professional Certified Coach, owner of Live Inspired Life Coaching, and host of the Normal Lies podcast. Linda brings a unique set of skills and knowledge developed from her experience as a wife, mother, dental hygienist, animal lover, volunteer, and active member of her community. Linda lives south of Rochester, NY, is married, and has two amazing adult children, an equally impressive son-in-law, an adorab...
The Most Expensive Lesson with Linda Heeler!
September 17, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn today’s episode, I sit down with Linda Heeler. Linda is a Professional Certified Coach, owner of Live Inspired Life Coaching, and host of the Normal Lies podcast. Linda brings a unique set of skills and knowledge developed from her experience as a wife, mother, dental hygienist, animal lover, volunteer, and active member of her community. Linda lives south of Rochester, NY, is married, and has two amazing adult children, an equally impressive son-in-law, an adorable grandson, and two belo...
Intentional Living with Kristi Mitchell
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to the Female Founder Friday podcast, a collection of inspiring conversations with the most interesting female entrepreneurs and small business owners. I’m your host, Lindsay White and together with my incredible guests we’ll explore the struggles of being a female entrepreneur, the most important lessons, and the future of women leaders in business.Speaking of struggles, one of the biggest challenges that so many of my clients are experiencing right now is this feeling of isolation. ...
How to Develop a Successful Marketing Roadmap with Female Founder Kristi Mitchell
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Female Founder Friday podcast, a collection of inspiring conversations with the most interesting female entrepreneurs and small business owners. I’m your host, Lindsay White and together with my incredible guests we’ll explore the struggles of being a female entrepreneur, the most important lessons, and the future of women leaders in business. Speaking of struggles, one of the biggest challenges that so many of my clients are experiencing right now i...
Welcome back to the Female Founder Podcast!
September 03, 2021 15:52 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBSend us a Text Message. I am so excited to bring you the very first episode of the Female Founder Podcast! This season, I am so excited because we really are representing business owners and CEO’s from all across the world. It is amazing to me that in Season 2, we have grown so much that we are able to have conversations that really are Global! What I really love about every single conversation with these female founders from all over the world, is there seem to be similar challenges we are...
What I Learned From Female Founder Fridays - a Season #1 recap with Lindsay White
July 02, 2021 14:50 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of the Female Founder Friday podcast! It has been an amazing season, where I had the privilege and honor of speaking with 18 incredible Female Founders. They each had unique experiences, insight, and golden nuggets to share which is why I wanted to dedicate this final episode to some of my biggest takeaways from these amazing women, and share it all with you! Celebrating our small wins! I even need to remind myself to pause a...
Don't Forget to Celebrate the Small Wins as a Female Founder with Linda Cheung & Sawaan Logan
June 25, 2021 14:51 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSend us a Text Message. On today’s episode, I have the privilege of sitting down and speaking with not one, but two passionate and inspiring female founders - Linda and Saawan of North Water. Proud immigrants to Canada, they found each other 12 years ago. In their travels across the world, and to the Rocky Mountains, they noticed that there was a large amount of garbage and plastic bottles wherever they went – and it inspired them to leave their established careers to take action. Their pur...
Embracing Change with Linda Cheung & Sawaan Logan of North Water
June 25, 2021 14:51 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOn today’s episode, I have the privilege of sitting down and speaking with not one, but two passionate and inspiring female founders - Linda and Saawan of North Water. Proud immigrants to Canada, they found each other 12 years ago. In their travels across the world, and to the Rocky Mountains, they noticed that there was a large amount of garbage and plastic bottles wherever they went – and it inspired them to leave their established careers to take action. Their purpose is truly inspiring, ...
Discovering the Science of Hope with Lindsay Recknell
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBToday’s Podcast guest, Lindsay Recknell, is a speaker, facilitator and mental health advocate who has experienced the power of hope firsthand and used it to create positive change in her life. Lindsay’s work is all about helping others rediscover hope amid challenge – and teaching us how to use it to create radical positive change in our lives. As an expert in hope and a Certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor, Lindsay works with organizations to increase their levels of psychologic...
Where to Prioritize Your Time and Energy as You Build a Business with Female Founder Lindsay Recknell
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Today’s Podcast guest, Lindsay Recknell, is a speaker, facilitator and mental health advocate who has experienced the power of hope firsthand and used it to create positive change in her life. Lindsay’s work is all about helping others rediscover hope amid challenge – and teaching us how to use it to create radical positive change in our lives. As an expert in hope and a Certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor, Lindsay works with organizations to increase th...
A Work And Family Blend That Works with Taya de Baat from Taylynn Business Solutions
June 11, 2021 14:48 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis weeks' podcast guest, Taya de Baat, is a born and raised Calgarian, wife, and mother of two miracle littles, Co-founder of Taylynn Business Solutions. Taya, is on a mission to support business owners on their journey to share their passion. With her background in management, marketing, and systemization, Taya and her team have helped many Canadian business owners design businesses that are streamlined and successful. Taya literally grew up in business. It all started as a teen, watchi...
Turn Obstacles into Learning Opportunities with Female Founder Taya de Baat
June 11, 2021 14:48 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSend us a Text Message. This weeks' podcast guest, Taya de Baat, is a born and raised Calgarian, wife, and mother of two miracle littles, Co-founder of Taylynn Business Solutions. Taya, is on a mission to support business owners on their journey to share their passion. With her background in management, marketing, and systemization, Taya and her team have helped many Canadian business owners design businesses that are streamlined and successful. Taya literally grew up in business. It all ...
How A Pivot Lead Lead To A Beautiful Bubble with Dawn O'Connor Founder of Focus Bubbles
May 28, 2021 14:48 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday’s Podcast guest Dawn O'Connor isn't just the founder of Focus Bubbles, she's also the Chief Bubble Host. I can tell you from experience that she has an incredible ability to make everyone feel welcome, capable, and ready to GSD (get sh*t done.) Dawn created Focus Bubbles during Covid when clients were seeing their teams struggling to stay connected and focused; companies were wanting to keep remote work as productive as possible. Dawn felt called to respond to this need in a way that ...
Build Community in a Remote Work Environment with Female Founder Dawn O'Connor
May 28, 2021 14:48 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Today’s Podcast guest Dawn O'Connor isn't just the founder of Focus Bubbles, she's also the Chief Bubble Host. I can tell you from experience that she has an incredible ability to make everyone feel welcome, capable, and ready to GSD (get sh*t done.) Dawn created Focus Bubbles during Covid when clients were seeing their teams struggling to stay connected and focused; companies were wanting to keep remote work as productive as possible. Dawn felt called to respond to...
How to Lead Your Employees Through Times of Change and Disruption with Female Founder Pauline Greenidge
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSend us a Text Message. My guest this week, Pauline Greenidge, knew from a very young age that she wanted to work for herself. And it's no surprise that as Founder and Principal at UpWard HR, her business is built around some very personal experiences of reinvention, resilience, curiosity and possibilities. Pauline can trace her journey of connection and resilience back to when her family relocated from the bustling city of Calgary, to the small town of Claresholm in her teen years. As t...
An Mindset Of Invitation - Pauline Greenidge the Founder of UpWard HR
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMy guest this week, Pauline Greenidge, knew from a very young age that she wanted to work for herself. And it's no surprise that as Founder and Principal at UpWard HR, her business is built around some very personal experiences of reinvention, resilience, curiosity and possibilities. Pauline can trace her journey of connection and resilience back to when her family relocated from the bustling city of Calgary, to the small town of Claresholm in her teen years. As the only family of color, ...
Learn to Stand Out in a Competitive Industry with Female Founder Kim Hayden
May 06, 2021 00:16 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBSend us a Text Message. If there's one word to describe Kim Hayden, it's resilience. From a "crap-tastic" childhood (her words!) in Wichita, Kansas, to a successful career as a TV host and producer, all the way to an award winning career as a real estate agent, Kim's career is a colorful as she is! Now, as the founder of the Resilient Series, Kim promotes and empowers women in business with her passionate message of resilience. And she's taking that message of community and collaboration...
Resilience Is Her Middle Name - Kim Hayden founder of the Resilient Series
May 06, 2021 00:16 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIf there's one word to describe Kim Hayden, it's resilience. From a "crap-tastic" childhood (her words!) in Wichita, Kansas, to a successful career as a TV host and producer, all the way to an award winning career as a real estate agent, Kim's career is a colorful as she is! Now, as the founder of the Resilient Series, Kim promotes and empowers women in business with her passionate message of resilience. And she's taking that message of community and collaboration global! Her goal is to ...
One Size Does Not Fit All with Brandy Payne founder of Brandy Payne Consulting
April 23, 2021 15:26 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBBrandy Payne is a champion for workplace mental health. From her time as an Associate Minister of Health here in Alberta, and now in her own practice, she has focused on bringing mental health to the forefront for organizations, leaders and their teams. It's Brandy's unique approach, that one size definitely does not fit all, that makes her unique as a workplace mental health consultant. She is particularly passionate about helping those who are high-performing and don't respond to tradit...
Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace with Founder Brandy Payne
April 23, 2021 15:26 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Brandy Payne is a champion for workplace mental health. From her time as an Associate Minister of Health here in Alberta, and now in her own practice, she has focused on bringing mental health to the forefront for organizations, leaders and their teams. It's Brandy's unique approach, that one size definitely does not fit all, that makes her unique as a workplace mental health consultant. She is particularly passionate about helping those who are high-performing an...
You Get To Redefine Yourself with Susan Elford founder of Elford Coaching & Consulting
April 16, 2021 14:37 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSusan Elford is a serial creator and community builder. She has an incredible talent for bringing people together, aligning them all to a purpose, and energizing the group to make amazing things happen. She's also a PR pro, communications master, and coach extraordinaire! It was Susan's drive to find success in her work, and her life, that led her to start Elford Communications 18 years ago. When she started her family Susan knew she didn't want to give up the career she loved, even thoug...
It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself as a Female Founder with Susan Elford
April 16, 2021 14:37 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Susan Elford is a serial creator and community builder. She has an incredible talent for bringing people together, aligning them all to a purpose, and energizing the group to make amazing things happen. She's also a PR pro, communications master, and coach extraordinaire! It was Susan's drive to find success in her work, and her life, that led her to start Elford Communications 18 years ago. When she started her family Susan knew she didn't want to give up the car...
A Go Big Attitude with Robin Devine founder of the Lymph Balance Centre
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBRobin has created something really beautiful with her Lymph Balance Centre. It's a peaceful, but also joyful space, that welcomes clients as they invest in their own health and wellness. It's the little things that make the difference...like custom essential oil blends, and warm cozy beds. It's even Robin's own original dot-art that graces the walls. The atmosphere is so soothing. But it's not just about creating a healing space for clients. Robin has also created a great culture for h...
Are There Circumstances in Which It's Okay to Gamble With Your Business? Let's Explore with Female Founder Robin Devine
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Robin has created something really beautiful with her Lymph Balance Centre. It's a peaceful, but also joyful space, that welcomes clients as they invest in their own health and wellness. It's the little things that make the difference...like custom essential oil blends, and warm cozy beds. It's even Robin's own original dot-art that graces the walls. The atmosphere is so soothing. But it's not just about creating a healing space for clients. Robin has also crea...
Why Overnight Success is a Myth with Female Founder Denise Summers
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Denise Summers is an incredible Business Storyteller. As the owner of Amphora Communications she guides entrepreneurs and small businesses owners as they craft communications that speak right to the heart and soul of their clients. It's Denise's own story that is super compelling! She decided, in her early 40s, to leave her lucrative corporate career and go back to school. She became the oldest student in her program at Mount Royal University, studying right along...
Telling Your Story with Denise Summers of Amphora Communications
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDenise Summers is an incredible Business Storyteller. As the owner of Amphora Communications she guides entrepreneurs and small businesses owners as they craft communications that speak right to the heart and soul of their clients. It's Denise's own story that is super compelling! She decided, in her early 40s, to leave her lucrative corporate career and go back to school. She became the oldest student in her program at Mount Royal University, studying right alongside people her kids age....
Don't Prioritize Your Business Over Your Well-Being with Female Founder Susan Kandalaft
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Susan Kandalft has had an incredible career. And there's no doubt that her success is grounded in her own work ethic, as well as her ability to build incredible relationships. That's a big part of why her business Executive Solutions is celebrating 35 years in business in 2021! Susan's self described "PhD in Recruitment and People" has been earned through lots of heart and hustle over the years. Amazingly, she does business today with hiring managers, whom she pl...
Hard Work & Great Relationships - Susan Kandalaft owner of Executive Solutions
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSusan Kandalft has had an incredible career. And there's no doubt that her success is grounded in her own work ethic, as well as her ability to build incredible relationships. That's a big part of why her business Executive Solutions is celebrating 35 years in business in 2021! Susan's self described "PhD in Recruitment and People" has been earned through lots of heart and hustle over the years. Amazingly, she does business today with hiring managers, whom she placed in roles 30 year ago...
How to Thrive as an Introverted Leader with Female Founder Tracy Guillet
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 958 KBSend us a Text Message. My guest on episode #4 of Female Founder Fridays is the owner of Quiet Pathways, Tracy Guillet. Tracy is a councillor who has focused her practice on introverted teens and adults. As a self professed "quiet person", Tracy spent most of her life feeling like she didn't quite fit in our extroverted world. As she embraced her authentic, introverted self she began to see things differently and with greater confidence. Now, Tracy is passionate about supporting oth...
Embrace Your Introvert - Tracy Guillet owner of Quiet Pathways
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 958 KBMy guest on episode #4 of Female Founder Fridays is the owner of Quiet Pathways, Tracy Guillet. Tracy is a councillor who has focused her practice on introverted teens and adults. As a self professed "quiet person", Tracy spent most of her life feeling like she didn't quite fit in our extroverted world. As she embraced her authentic, introverted self she began to see things differently and with greater confidence. Now, Tracy is passionate about supporting others, particularly teens a...
The Willingness To Fail - Kelly Sinclair from KS Communications
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThank you for joining me for Episode #3 of Female Founder Fridays! My guest, Kelly Sinclair from KS Communications, is someone who I love connecting and collaborating with! Like so many Female Founders (including me!), she didn't actually intend to start her own business. Kelly changed her mind after some really challenging times in her personal life that made her rethink the way she wanted to work. She's also very open and vulnerable that she experienced some failure early on in her bu...
Be Willing to Fail as a Female Founder with Kelly Sinclair
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Thank you for joining me for Episode #3 of Female Founder Fridays! My guest, Kelly Sinclair from KS Communications, is someone who I love connecting and collaborating with! Like so many Female Founders (including me!), she didn't actually intend to start her own business. Kelly changed her mind after some really challenging times in her personal life that made her rethink the way she wanted to work. She's also very open and vulnerable that she experienced some f...
How to Deal with Your Inner Critic with Female Founder Nancy Hoeght
February 19, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Thank you for joining me for Episode #2 of Female Founder Fridays! In this inaugural episode I'm chatting with my dear friend Nancy Hoeght the Owner & Creative Designer at Blondie Baskets. In our chat Nancy talks about what inspired her to start her custom curated basket company, how she's filling her beautiful baskets with locally created goodies and lots of love, and also what she's learned along the way. We chat openly about that dreaded Critical Voice that s...
Introducing Female Founder Friday!!!
February 19, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the very first episode of Female Founder Friday! I thought it was only right that I share my story with you to kick off this amazing project. I'm so pleased to be vulnerable and share with you my journey to being a Female Founder, and how I combine my two passions, for leadership coaching and people strategy, to support and guide other business owners. If you have any questions or comments, or what to connect with me about the episode or what I do at Hi...
Push Forward With Your Passion - Nancy Owner Of Blondie Baskets
February 19, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThank you for joining me for Episode #2 of Female Founder Fridays! In this inaugural episode I'm chatting with my dear friend Nancy Hoeght the Owner & Creative Designer at Blondie Baskets. In our chat Nancy talks about what inspired her to start her custom curated basket company, how she's filling her beautiful baskets with locally created goodies and lots of love, and also what she's learned along the way. We chat openly about that dreaded Critical Voice that sometimes gets in the way,...