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Gender Stereotypes Start in the Toy Aisle: Jodi Bondi Norgaard on Building a Business to Fight Back
April 3, 2026

Gender Stereotypes Start in the Toy Aisle: Jodi Bondi Norgaard on Bui…

Stop fixing women — fix the system. That's the message at the heart of Jodi Bondi Norgaard's work as an entrepreneur, author, and advocate. In this episode, Jodi shares how a frustrating trip to a toy store with her daughter ...

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What I've Learned About Women Entrepreneurs and the $1 Million Journey
March 27, 2026

What I've Learned About Women Entrepreneurs and the $1 Million Journey

After 200 conversations with women entrepreneurs building toward $1 million and beyond, I'm recording live from Santiago, Chile, where I'm leading a global field experience for Rice University MBA students. One pattern has em...

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Founders Must Protect Their Ideas Earlier Than They Think — with Laurie Selkowitz
March 20, 2026

Founders Must Protect Their Ideas Earlier Than They Think — with Laur…

Intellectual property attorney Laurie Selkowitz joins Adrienne Garland to unpack one of the most overlooked parts of building a business: protecting what you create before it’s too late. As a partner at Greenberg Glusker, Lau...

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AI in Business: From Tool to Personal Assistant for Entrepreneurs with Michelle Hamilton
March 13, 2026

AI in Business: From Tool to Personal Assistant for Entrepreneurs wit…

From glassblowing studios to AI boardrooms, Michelle Hamilton shares how she turned decades of commercial real estate experience into actionable AI strategies for businesses of all sizes. This episode explores how entrepreneu...

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How to Get Specialist-Level Menopause Care (Even When You’re Told You’re “Too Young”) with Madge Rumman
March 6, 2026

How to Get Specialist-Level Menopause Care (Even When You’re Told You…

If you have ever walked into a doctor’s office with real perimenopause symptoms and been told you are too young, this conversation will feel validating. In this episode, Madge Rumman, co-founder of Blair Health, shares how wo...

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How to Turn a Real Customer Pain Point into a High-Value Company with Kelly Parker
Feb. 27, 2026

How to Turn a Real Customer Pain Point into a High-Value Company with…

Solve a real buyer problem. Build enterprise value. Exit on your terms. In this episode of the She Leads Podcast, Kelly Parker shares how she built Send Ribbon, a bootstrapped corporate gifting company acquired by UrbanStems,...

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Move on from Trading Time for $ - What It Takes to Create a $100K Consulting Offer - with Jessica Fearnley
Feb. 20, 2026

Move on from Trading Time for $ - What It Takes to Create a $100K Con…

What does it take to create a $100K consulting offer for corporate clients? Let's once and for all move on from trading time for dollars. In this episode, Jessica Fearnley and I talk about what it truly takes to structure a h...

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Identity Is Not a Limitation: Turn Lived Experience Into Leadership Power with Lindsay Green
Feb. 13, 2026

Identity Is Not a Limitation: Turn Lived Experience Into Leadership P…

From Washington, D.C. to the Brooklyn waterfront, Lindsay Green shares how a career in finance evolved into a mission to transform industrial spaces into engines of opportunity for underserved communities. Lindsay Green is th...

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My Take: Why Sales Is the Real Job (Even If You Hate Sales) — with Julia Arpag
Feb. 6, 2026

My Take: Why Sales Is the Real Job (Even If You Hate Sales) — with Ju…

I’m saying the quiet part out loud: if you don’t build your sales muscle, growth stalls - no matter how talented you are. In this episode, Julia Arpag, CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment, shares with me how she went from ...

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Become the Obvious Choice: Brand Positioning That Turns Reputation Into Demand | Paige Arnof-Fenn
Jan. 30, 2026

Become the Obvious Choice: Brand Positioning That Turns Reputation In…

Paige Arnof-Fenn shares how to stop competing on price by sharpening brand positioning, owning a niche, and turning reputation + referrals into consistent demand. In this episode, Paige Arnof-Fenn shares her journey from inve...

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Redefining Divorce: Emotional Intelligence, Mediation, and Money Conversations with Katherine Eisold Miller
Jan. 23, 2026

Redefining Divorce: Emotional Intelligence, Mediation, and Money Conv…

From courtroom litigator to emotionally intelligent mediator, Katherine Eisold Miller shares how she is reshaping divorce into a process grounded in clarity, compassion, and agency for women navigating one of life’s hardest t...

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Rewriting the Rules of Money: Empowering Women to Build Wealth with Purpose and Confidence with Emily Green
Jan. 16, 2026

Rewriting the Rules of Money: Empowering Women to Build Wealth with P…

From navigating Wall Street during the financial crisis to building wealth strategies for women who are reshaping the economy, Emily Green shares how she became a powerful advocate for women taking control of their financial ...

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Craving Clarity: Seeing Greater Purpose in the New Era of She Leads and Women’s Entrepreneurship
Jan. 9, 2026

Craving Clarity: Seeing Greater Purpose in the New Era of She Leads a…

I’m opening 2026 by claiming clarity as my word for the year and sharing an honest reflection on where She Leads has been and where it is going next. In this solo episode, I share my personal journey after eleven years of ser...

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Beyond Representation: Why Women Entrepreneurs Need Systemic Disruption, Not Just a Seat at the Table
Jan. 2, 2026

Beyond Representation: Why Women Entrepreneurs Need Systemic Disrupti…

From celebrating women’s representation to demanding true systemic disruption, I’m opening 2026 with a hard look at why nearly half of new businesses are started by women, yet so few ever cross the million-dollar mark. In thi...

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Breaking the Million-Dollar Ceiling: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Scale Beyond the Barrier
Dec. 26, 2025

Breaking the Million-Dollar Ceiling: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Scal…

From scaling women-owned businesses past the million-dollar mark to rebuilding with clarity after burnout, I’m reflecting on the real work of leadership, discernment, and sustainable growth behind She Leads Media. In this epi...

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Radical Self-Acceptance: Redefining the Foundation of Success with Nathalie Botros
Dec. 19, 2025

Radical Self-Acceptance: Redefining the Foundation of Success with Na…

From Swiss banker to international bestselling author, Nathalie Botros shares how choosing self-love over external success became the catalyst for a life and business rooted in joy, authenticity, and impact. In this episode, ...

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From Stage Performances to Soulful Studio Leadership with Amanda Bauman
Dec. 12, 2025

From Stage Performances to Soulful Studio Leadership with Amanda Baum…

From musician to movement healer, Amanda Bauman shows us what it looks like to build a career led not by strategy, but by soul, intuition, and a deep commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves. Amanda is a multi-p...

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From Unlikely Beginnings to Industry Trailblazer through Human Centered Leadership with Liza Streiff
Dec. 5, 2025

From Unlikely Beginnings to Industry Trailblazer through Human Center…

From first-generation employee to visionary CEO, Liza Streiff shares how she grew a small training firm into the gold standard for Wall Street exam preparation while reshaping what leadership can look like for women in financ...

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From Crisis to Purpose: Turning Life Transitions into Business Ventures with Liz Garcia
Nov. 28, 2025

From Crisis to Purpose: Turning Life Transitions into Business Ventur…

From graphic designer to multi-passionate CEO, Liz Garcia shows us what it looks like to build a life and business rooted in courage, clarity, and bold reinvention. During our conversation, I sit down with Liz, the dynamic CE...

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Reinventing Success through Clarity, Courage, and Confidence with Amy Nubson
Nov. 21, 2025

Reinventing Success through Clarity, Courage, and Confidence with Amy…

From personal crisis to entrepreneurial empowerment, Amy Nubson shares her journey of reclaiming herself, building a business on her own terms, and guiding women leaders to achieve success with clarity, courage, and confidenc...

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Beyond the Million-Dollar Mark: Midori Verity on Redefining Success and Leading with Collective Genius
Nov. 14, 2025

Beyond the Million-Dollar Mark: Midori Verity on Redefining Success a…

From co-founder to community builder, Midori Verity shares her evolution from running a business alongside her husband to launching Fuel to Fire, a growth accelerator helping entrepreneurs unlock their zone of genius, crush s...

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From Determination to Global Impact: Building an AI Empire with Dr. Tamara Nall
Nov. 7, 2025

From Determination to Global Impact: Building an AI Empire with Dr. T…

From STEM trailblazer to AI visionary, Dr. Tamara Nall shares her extraordinary journey of perseverance, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership, showing women what it truly means to build with legacy in mind. Growing up in...

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How Courage Transforms Women’s Leadership and Financial Futures with Nancy Griffin
Oct. 31, 2025

How Courage Transforms Women’s Leadership and Financial Futures with …

From corporate executive to wealth and wellness visionary, Nancy Griffin’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when women choose courage over comfort and clarity over perfection. In this episode, I sit down with Nan...

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Your Invitation to Experience She Leads Live: Where Women Entrepreneurs Scale and Thrive with Purpose
Oct. 24, 2025

Your Invitation to Experience She Leads Live: Where Women Entrepreneu…

From intimate community to transformational business movement, She Leads Live is where women entrepreneurs step into their full power and scale with intention. I am thrilled to welcome you back and to finally share everything...

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