Foster Your Passion - Women Entrepreneurs sharing their journey
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWhat does it take to start and build a successful business?
Hayley Foster interviews entrepreneurs and solopreneurs, mostly women, who have built their businesses from the ground up. These women are passionate about serving, supporting, and guiding others to take their businesses and their lives to the next level. Each episode contains nuggets of wisdom and advice from lawyers, social media experts, SEO strategists, patent attorneys, marketing experts, financial advisors, LinkedIn connoisseurs, public speaking coaches, sales experts, PR executives, and many more.
Hayley also shares tons of her own experience as an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, providing tools, tips, and hacks for growth, no matter what type of business you have. Learn about goal setting, building an action plan, how to nail your niche, mastering your sales call and so much more.
Special thanks to Ben Kanes and Sight Sense Productions for producing and editing Season 1 of Foster Your Passion.
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Episodes
Understanding Menopause With Sue May
June 15, 2023 14:48 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThere are a lot of questions and misconceptions around menopause. If you are not too careful, you could find yourself in big trouble health-wise. Hayley Foster sits down with Sue May, who is running a menopause business. In this episode, she discusses everything there is to learn about menopause. She delves into dismissing crazy misconceptions regarding hormones, the biggest questions when it comes to HRT, and the effects of getting DUTCH tests. Sue also sheds light on perimenopause, the dan...
E36: Understanding The Importance Of Good Sleep With Dr. Shelby Harris
March 03, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThere has been a social stigma on mental health in the past few years, particularly with anxiety and depression. But as we move forward in this modern age, people are now more open about it. We have seen an increasing number of cases due to the pandemic as well. Our guest in today’s episode, Dr. Shelby Harris, specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression. She is also certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) which is associated with the said illnesses. L...
E35: Harnessing The Power Of The Brain With Dr. Hayley Nelson
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThere is so much power in our brain that we aren’t using on a daily basis and our brain holds the keys to peak performance in our careers and in our lives. Harnessing the power of the brain is Dr. Hayley Nelson's expertise. She is passionate about making neuroscience approachable for everyone. She loves working with wellness professionals, coaches, teachers, and counselors who are ready to stand apart and show up as true leaders in their field. In this episode, she joins Hayley Foster to dis...
Building Community: Growing Your Online Community With Britney Crosson
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWhile social media can be a boon, many business owners just don’t want anything to do with it. Entrepreneurs often leave community building to other experts, who leverage social media and relationships to create communities. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down and talks to entrepreneur, social media expert and podcaster Britney Crosson. Britney discusses creating communities, having fun with your extra income stream, and having the right people on your team. Tune in and learn more from ...
E33: The Importance Of Learning How To Perform CPR And Choking Relief Methods With Gail Gould
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe main cause of unintentional death of infants under the age of 1 is choking. This is why CPR classes with choking relief should be mandatory for new parents. Join your host Hayley Foster as she sits down with CPR and Safety Lady, Gail Gould. Gail is the owner of FITCORE, where they teach lifesaving skills like CPR and basic first aid. Learn the importance of CPR and choking relief methods especially when you're with an infant or a child. Stay tuned as Gail presents a short demo of how to ...
Your Mental Health And You: The Benefits Of Hypnosis With Jennifer Thoma
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhile stress is a fact of life, it doesn’t mean we just need to live with its effects on our mental health. There are a lot of tools we can use to improve our mental state, including hypnosis, which this episode’s guest discusses. Hayley Foster brings in wellness entrepreneur and coach, Jennifer Thoma, CEO of Neuroredeem, to tell us more. Jennifer discusses how she pivoted away from corporate America and her decision to start a business that aims to help others improve their mental health. H...
E31: How To Live A “Kuel” Life: Normalizing Aging For Women With Jack Perez
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBAging is a topic many avoid altogether with “anti-aging” being promoted so much in media. But there is so much to life in the second act! That’s why Jack Perez is passionate about normalizing the conversation of aging for women. Jack, or Jacqueline, is the CEO and founder of Kuel Life, an online community and curated shopping experience for women 45+. Her mission is to make Kuel Life synonymous to normalizing aging and become the one stop shop for women who need answers and support. Join in ...
E29: Practical Tips On How To Succeed In Social Media With Monica Van Landingham
November 18, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBDo you want to succeed in social media? Consistency is key. In this episode, Hayley Foster’s guest is Monica Van Landingham the founder of VIER Media/Reunion Stay. Monica talks with Hayley about how social media content can be batched out far in advance. For example, if you plan on posting twice a week, make sure to do so every week after that. So when people land on your profile, they’ll know you’re active, present, and reachable. If you want more practical tips on succeeding in social medi...
E27: Increase Your Sales And Conversion Rate With These Easy Email Marketing Strategies From CaffeineWithKelly
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBSome people say email marketing is dead but Kelly Hackney would literally fight you tooth-and-nail over that notion. To her, email drives not only sales, but also a better conversion rate. It also makes repurposing your content and staying on top of mind a whole lot easier. Kelly does email marketing independently as a solopreneur, but it hasn’t always been like that. She spent more than 10 years in a corporate marketing job before finally deciding to start her own business in the middle of ...
E28: In It For The Long Game: How To Tackle Your PR Goals with Jaime Maser
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBEach brand has PR goals, whether they know it or not. Everything you do related to your brand is PR. So, how do you best tackle that and create a story that will represent you and lead to sales? Joining host Hayley Foster is Jaime Maser. Jaime is the woman behind Maser Communications. She is a powerhouse publicist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Today, she shares the importance of PR for any business and why you should be investing more into it. Tune in as Jaime shares...
E26: Make The Decision To Fill Your Cup With Joy With Nina Obier
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBEveryone can achieve joy. You just need to make the decision to go for it. For many, this is easier said than done. Allow today’s guest to help you find that knowing and fill your cup with joy. Hayley Foster sits down with Nina Obier. the Founder of Success Simplified, an educational consulting firm that provides action-oriented tools and strategies so that her audiences and clients gain the ability to remove doubt, discouragement, and distraction to replace it with clarity, confidence, and ...
E25. Sticky Messaging: How To Make Your Message Unforgettable With Tollisha Joseph
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWith so many businesses and individuals out there, how can you make your message stand out? Hayler Foster's guest, Tollisha Joseph, says, by making your message stick! Tollisha is a keynote speaker and networking strategist who teaches small and midsize corporations effective networking strategies to increase their audience and revenue. In this episode, they talk about sticky messaging, the idea of making your message so compelling that they stick to other people and those that they will tal...
E24: Work On Yourself To Live The Big Life With Bethany Clemenson
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDo things on your terms. Live your big life. If you're not happy with what you're doing, find something else to do that you enjoy. So many people are just going through the motions. Learn how to listen to your emotions and break away from what people expect you to do. This is what Bethany Clemenson did before finding Big Life Resources. Learn why she stepped away from corporate life and into coaching. Find out how to work on yourself so that you can do anything in life. Feel good today by li...
E23: Back To Work Anxiety For Dogs With Leslie Stern
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBCaring for pets, especially dogs, is a big commitment, but the rewards are immense. With the pandemic slowly winding down and with people going back to work, dogs and other pets will start to experience back-to-work anxiety. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down for a conversation with Leslie Stern, the owner of Leslie’s Leashes, to talk about pet care during these times of transitions. Leslie and Hayley discuss the ins and outs of becoming a pet family and what to expect with your dog. T...
E22: Meg O'Neil On Healing And Wellness With Intention
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBNo matter where we go in life, healing and wellness matter. How could we discover the inspiring parts of entrepreneurship while taking care of ourselves? Meg O’Neil discusses powerful insights with Hayley Foster about intuitive coaching and energy healing and how we could train our minds to take the steps to success. As entrepreneurs, we open ourselves up constantly to educating ourselves, learning every day, and striving to grow personally and professionally. In this episode, Meg shares inc...
E21: Building DIY Websites For Women Entrepreneurs With Ruthann Bowen
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBYour website is probably the first thing your customers will see from your business. You want it to represent your brand and have your vision. What better way to do that than going DIY and building it yourself? Ruthann Bowen, CEO of WIX DesignHer, is here to tell you that building your dream website doesn’t have to be painful. Ruthann joins Hayley Foster to share why it’s important to build a beautiful website and just how to do that with WIX. She also shares tips and tricks on making your w...
E20: Family Businesses, Entrepreneurs Marrying Entrepreneurs, And Mentoring Each Other! With Ada Polla
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIf you love what you do, you don't feel like you're working. What joy it must be to be passionate about running family businesses and sharing your parents’ legacy with the world. Hayley Foster’s guest today is Ada Polla, CEO of Alchimie Forever. Alchimie Forever is Ada’s family-owned skincare business from Switzerland. After graduating from Georgetown business school, she brought the business to the United States. Join in the conversation as Hayley and Ada bond over what it feels like to run...
E19: Embrace Your Inner Womaness: Transitioning Through Menopause And Living A Fabulous Life After 45 With Michelle Jacobs
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen you get older, it gets more difficult to take risks and believe in yourself. As a woman, you start having self-doubt, you're transitioning through menopause, or you just want a new start. Michelle Jacobs thought about this point in her life really hard. So hard, that she left her high-paying corporate job to become an entrepreneur. She then founded Womaness, where she celebrates women who are going through menopause and lets them remind themselves of their successes. She helps them feel...
E18: Trusting Your Gut: Open Yourself To Intuition With Tina Conroy
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSome people say intuition and spirituality, like the sixth sense, is something hereditary or passed on from generations. Spiritual teacher, Tina Conroy believes otherwise. She believes that everyone has some sort of spiritual intuition and they just need to awaken it. Like basketball, anyone can play it, but you have to really practice if you want to be the next Jordan. Join your host, Hayley Foster and her guest, Tina Conroy on how to trust your intuition. Tina is the lead wellness instruct...
E17: Easy Steps To Nurture Your Email List With Content Marketing Coach Rob Fortier
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBSocial media is great, but one change in a platform’s algorithm can unpredictably affect your visibility to the audience you have worked so hard to nurture. Not so with email. Once you get people to open up their inboxes for what you have to offer, the options are limitless. Let content marketing coach Rob Fortier show you just how easy it can be done. In this conversation with Hayley Foster, he shares how to create an email sequence strategy that helps you build genuine relationships with t...
E16: From Mother's Helper To A Go-Getter Entrepreneur With Cassie Nadaner
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAfter nannying for 12 years with an educational focus on Early Childhood Education and Human Development, the pandemic hit. A go-getter and a doer, Cassie Nadaner decided that there had to be something she could do to help the small businesses that were affected by COVID while sitting home waiting to be able to return to work. After moving to Port Washington in June 2020 with her fiancé, Cassie was blown away by all the closed storefronts on Main Street and surrounding areas. She took it upo...
E15: Vaginas Need Love Too: On Women’s Health With Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
June 04, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHealth is wealth, and for many women, that should include your vagina. The vagina is host to an active microbiome that, when not taken care of, can affect your overall health. Hayley Foster has a satisfying conversation with The Vagina Doctor herself, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf. In this episode, they cover all things vagina, longevity, supporting women in business, and so much more. Dr. Greenleaf talks about why she went into urogynecology and her interest in helping other women. She then discusses...
E14: If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.
May 14, 2021 21:59 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, Hayley speaks with the founder of 87th Street Creative, Sherene Strausberg. Sherene recently completed a 100-day challenge to draw something new each day and post the picture to social media. following along on her journey on Instagram, the transformation that took place along the way was amazing. Seeing her creative growth through this challenge was incredible. Sherene shares her tips and tools that got her through it and tune in to hear what she plans to do next.
Season 2, Episode 13: Pandemic Pivot with Maura Walters
May 04, 2021 14:26 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIt's been a while but Foster Your Passion is back with a new episode with Maura Walters. Maura talks about how the pandemic encouraged her to follow her passion, take a leap of faith and make a pivot in her career. Maura felt pulled to begin helping women entrepreneurs and business owners to create content that would take their businesses to the next level with the power of storytelling. If you've been considering making a pivot, find some inspiration in this episode with Maura as she t...
Season 2, Episode 12: Take Off Travel with Odellia Fischer
March 26, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBOdellia Fischer, a Foster University alum and founder of Take Off Travel, is an expert planner and avid traveler who combined her passion and expertise to start her own travel planning business. With a focus on creating custom itineraries for families, Odellia combines her experience as an event planner with her fond memories of family vacations to eliminate the common travel stressors for her clients. From Washington DC and Miami to Israel and Turks & Caicos, Odellia has planned trips all o...
Season 2, Episode 11: Personality Branding with Danielle Hughes
March 19, 2020 19:56 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBWith her background in advertising and knack for witty personal branding, Danielle Hughes has cultivated a career helping people and businesses strategize quality content. After years of working as a copywriter in the corporate world, Danielle took the leap into freelancing and, eventually, started her own marketing company. In today’s episode, Danielle discusses her transition from “order-taker” to “business owner,” and shares her insight on the ways in which people can blend their business...
Season 3, Episode 1: Intro to Fostering Dads
September 23, 2019 22:10 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBIn Season 3 of Foster Your Passion, Hayley reflects with some women in her life that have been positively impacted by their relationships with their dads. The women in Season 3 will share stories about their dads, the best advice their dads ever gave them and other valuable nuggets of wisdom.
A tribute to Dads
September 23, 2019 22:10 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBIn Season 3 of Foster Your Passion, Hayley reflects with some women in her life that have been positively impacted by their relationships with their dads. The women in Season 3 will share stories about their dads, the best advice their dads ever gave them and other valuable nuggets of wisdom.
Season 2, Episode 10: You're Never Too Young to Foster Your Passion with Brooke Ellish
October 08, 2018 20:36 - 13 minutes - 24 MBWhen this young entrepreneur saw a need for using her best asset, her 'little hands', she put together a business card offering her services and began networking at her local pool. Brooke Ellish, founder of Little Hands, can help you get little things that are stuck in small spaces. Brooke is the classic example of how you can never be too old or too young to start Fostering Your Passion. If you're in need of Brooke's services, you can reach her at: [email protected]
Season 2, Episode 9: Creatively balancing work and life with Jessica Garmise
October 03, 2018 20:15 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBBeing agile and constantly iterating on your business isn't always easy but Jessica Garmise, Owner of Out of the Box Creations, has continued to do this over the years and has seen incredible success. She listens to and trusts her gut when making hard business decisions. Jessica took a small product gift business and has turned it into a creative enterprise, designing and creating event decor for all types and all different size events. With any successful business comes the pressure ...
Season 2, Episode 8: Coaching thru the Camera with Alyssa Peek
September 26, 2018 22:21 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBIt's all about the angle when staring down the barrel of a camera. When Alyssa Peek got laid off from her job in the fashion industry, she picked up her camera and immediately fell in love with the idea of taking photos of women over 40. She shares her journey, her lessons from both of her amazing parents and some great tips on how to look and feel your best in front of the camera. More about Alyssa: After leaving the Fashion Industry, Alyssa opened Peek Photography, LLC. where she is...
Season 2, Episode 7: A Busy Moms Best Friend, Nicole Meyer
September 18, 2018 02:56 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBWith a vibrant and engaging presentation style and an undeniable love of new culinary ideas, food media personality Nicole Meyer has achieved success across multiple platforms. As a published cookbook author, business owner, and featured onscreen segment presenter, Nicole displays a passion for helping busy women find confidence in the kitchen through enticing menu ideas and easy-to-follow techniques. To date, she has been a guest on The Steve Harvey Show, Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, The Chew, Ne...
Season 2 Episode 6: Nice Girls Don't Finish Last with Fran Hauser
September 12, 2018 04:04 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MBFran Hauser and Hayley recorded this episode back in April, before both of their book launches. They discuss Fran's book, The Myth of the Nice Girl, and how NICE is Fran's superpower. Once Fran accepted her authentic 'nice' self, she gained more confidence and freed up her time because she was no longer focused on trying to be something she's not. Fran shares great insights from her time in Time Inc's corner office as the President of Digital to her side hustle turned new business of inve...
Season 2, Episode 5: Staying Strong from Start to Finish with Gail Grossman
September 05, 2018 16:48 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MBThe entrepreneur life is full of up ups and downward dogs, especially for this Yogi. Founder and former owner of Om Sweet Om Yoga in Port Washington, NY, Gail Grossman has seen a lot in her 14 years of running her Yoga studio but in the end she was able to look back with a smile and a full heart knowing that nobody is indispensable, including her. Gail has helped thousands of people throughout her yoga journey from her kids yoga, to teacher trainings, her committed students and those that ...
Season 2 Episode 4: Are you who you think you are? with Katie Fogarty
August 28, 2018 18:28 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBKatie Fogarty, founder of Reboot, is a professional communicator and storyteller but when she asked her tribe to describe her, she got a different answer. They told her how great of a listener she is. Are you perceived by others differently than you want to be perceived? Katie shares an exercise to find out how you can find your 'words' in order to tell your story and write your headline. Reach out to 20 people you know - friends, family, colleagues - and ask them to share three words ...
Season 2 Episode 3: Jane Abrahams - You Are Your Brand
August 22, 2018 03:57 - 33 minutes - 62 MBJane Abrahams is the owner and founder of Jane’s Addiction. Jane has always been an organized person and it all started with her kids. Running a household with three little ones, friends would come over and ask her where all of her 'stuff' was. She began to share her secrets and so became Jane's Addiction. Jane talks about how to create “your space” and make sure you have a domain. No matter how big or small someones house is, it is all about making a commitment to yourself; and she be...
Season 2 Episode 2: If You Have Passion, Follow It! With Dawn Berkowitz-Ader
August 14, 2018 00:04 - 24 minutes - 45 MBDawn always knew where she wanted to be, and what she wanted to be doing. She was always willing to make sacrifices for her business; and looking back on the day that she decided to turn away from corporate, she does not regret a single thing. Listen to this podcasts to hear it from the motivator herself. She spreads confidence to young-girls in pre-school through middle school, with her energy and wisdom. As Dawn likes to say: If you have passion, follow It. Prior to GAALS, Dawn worked ...
Season 2 Episode 1: Can You Have It All? With Carrie Kerpen
July 31, 2018 09:00 - 37 minutes - 70.9 MBIn this episode, Carrie normalizes and makes sense of the “mom juggle.” She elaborates and emphasizes on how we must subscribe to the philosophy that we CAN have It all, but you cannot have it all AND do It at the same time. We must have self acceptance, be focused, deliberate, and again, accept and face the fact that we really are juggling things. Once you have self acceptance, you will be a happier person. And of course, we are human, so it is okay to let somethings fall. Listen to hea...
E7: When Life Turns 360... Literally
July 24, 2018 15:41 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBChugging along on her side hustle and riding the wave of passion, Hayley hits a wall when things come to light that throw a major wrench into the new business idea. Should she make a 180 or go 360. Hayley consults her business coach, John O'Connor for some guidance and direction and then follows up with a conversation with her hubby/business partner, Brian Valenza. Find out if they decide to go for it or kill it before it kills them. More about John: Meet John, my mentor and my inspirat...
E6: Fostering Dads
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIn Episode6, we hear the outcome of how Hayley's meeting went with the Investors. Following that, she jumps on a call with her friend and fellow Entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker Elisabeth Cardiello. Hayley and Elisabeth catch up about how important it is to have strong Father figures in our lives and share stories about how much their own fathers have molded them into the business women they are today. More about Elisabeth: Meet Elisabeth, your new mentor. This infinitely curious, coffee l...
E5: Investor Pitch - Getting Coached
March 13, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOne woman's fear is another woman's fortune. That's how I used to feel about Public Speaking. It was my crippling nightmare until I met this women - Stacee Mandeville, Founder of Red Leaf Coaching. Stacee not only provides tips to get help you find your power pose, she also works with you on your content flow and practice habits. This week, Stacee helps me to get prepared for our first investor pitch. Have a listen as she sets me straight and gets me pumped and ready. More about Stacee: ...
E4: Brotherly Love
February 15, 2018 14:50 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIt's not everyday that there is more than one Entrepreneur in a family but Hayley and her brother Brad Foster are clearly cut from the same cloth. For the past 17 years, Bradley Foster has been the co-Owner of Elum Designs, a design and manufacturer of custom letterpress wedding invitations and announcements, social stationery, journals, designer gift wrap, gift totes and paper products. Hear more about his journey, some of his other business ideas that he's conjured up over the years and ...
E3: Challenged…. In more ways than one
January 29, 2018 05:06 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBStarting a new business isn't easy, especially one in a new industry. Surrounding yourself with a team of people that are smarter than you is possibly one of the smartest things you can do. In this weeks episode, Hayley speaks with Michael Stern, product developer and former Founder of Tinychat, and gets challenged by Michael on all aspects of this new business she wants to start. More about Michael: Michael has nearly 20 years of cutting edge software product experience and a proven pro...
E2: I don't know $h*t about starting a Podcast
January 29, 2018 04:58 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome to Episode 2. How the hell does one actually start a Podcast? In a conversation with her good friend Lou Diamond, Hayley learns what she will need to start her Podcast. Later in the episode, Hayley gets schooled on the legal in's and out's of starting a business by her lawyer, also a young female entrepreneur, Agatha Kluk of Kluk Pianco Law firm in NYC. If you'd like the notes from her entire conversation with Lou Diamond and/or Agatha Kluk, just subscribe to this podcast and you...
E1: A Mom's Journey
January 29, 2018 04:31 - 7 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome to a day in the life of Hayley Foster - mom, wife, entrepreneur, workout fanatic, and THE FOSTER Woman. Always the consummate worker, Hayley used to do the daily commute from Long Island to NYC while juggling the life of a working mom, along with a side hustle or two. One day she realized she had a TERRIFIC business idea and began to 'foster' her side hustle. Foster Your Passion invites you to join Hayley on this journey, and share in her education on what it takes to launch a busi...