Resilient Entrepreneurs

Join our free newsletter: https://www.twofouronetraining.com/newsletters/re-founders-weekly/subscribeWhat if the traits you've spent years trying to "fix" are actually your biggest business assets?   In this candid and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jennifer Dall joins us to unpack why entrepreneurs with ADHD aren’t just surviving in business, they’re thriving. From rethinking productivity to finally ditching perfectionism, this episode is your permission slip to do things your way.  We Talk About:   📌 Why ADHD entrepreneurs are five times more likely to start a business (and what that actually means)  📌 How to escape the never-ending to-do list and embrace "B-minus work" that gets results  📌 The "Fold in the cheese" communication moment and why vague directions break teams  📌 Late ADHD diagnosis in women and how symptoms are often misunderstood  📌 The interest-based motivation model that finally explains your work patterns  📌 Self-acceptance as a business strategy (yes, really)  📌 How to create systems that support your brain instead of punishing it   This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken—you’re just wired differently. And when you stop trying to build a business the neurotypical way, that’s when the magic happens.   If you’ve ever felt like your “scattered” brain is the reason you can’t succeed… this episode will change your mind.   Connect with Dr. Jennifer Dall on LinkedIn for ADHD-friendly strategies, coaching tools, and encouragement that meets you where you are. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dall-ed-d-226857317/

What happens when you stop overthinking and start trusting your gut? In this episode, Amy Vaughan, owner of Together Digital and co-founder of a thriving co-working space in Cincinnati, shares how listening to her intuition led her from corporate burnout to building two purpose-driven businesses. Once a creative director chasing deadlines, Amy now helps women find community, connection, and confidence—without losing themselves in the process. From learning to lead with authenticity to embracing expensive mistakes (yes, there’s a $27,500 painting story!), Amy proves that success doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from courage, clarity, and action. In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ Why community isn’t just networking—it’s survival for entrepreneurs ✨ How to build a personal brand that actually feels like you ✨ The mindset shift that turns failure into your best teacher ✨ Why “success loves speed” (and how to stop analyzing every move) ✨ How Amy’s intuition led to a business partnership she never planned   If you’ve ever felt stuck second-guessing your next move, this episode is your permission to trust your gut and move forward anyway.   🎧 Watch it now and rediscover the power of clarity, courage, and connection in your business. https://youtu.be/g3QS4YS8CZQ   👉 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypvaughan/  🌐 Learn more about Together Digital: https://www.togetherindigital.com/ 🏢 Visit The Marketer Collaborative: https://themarketercollab.com/

Feeling scared to niche down—like choosing one audience means cutting off everyone else? You’re definitely not the only one. In this episode, we talk about the real fear behind niching, why it feels so hard, and what actually happens when you finally commit.   You’ll hear: 📌Why “speaking to everyone” is hurting your business 📌How to reframe niching as an experiment—not a life sentence 📌Why your values should guide your niche (not trends or pressure) If you’ve been stuck overthinking who you’re for, this is your permission to stop spinning—and start moving with clarity. 🎧 Press play to feel clearer, lighter, and way more aligned.

Carrolee Moore built her business on a love of storytelling and an aversion to the social media hamster wheel.   You’ll love Carrolee, we do! She shares powerfully about becoming visible in business - listen up ladies - here’s some new ways to think about publicity and personal branding that will really help you cut through any self-consciousness that may be lingering.    We talk about: 🎙️ Why podcast guesting builds trust - and generates sales faster than social media 📖 Turning your personal story into your most powerful marketing tool ⚡ We touch on the feminine vs masculine energy in business 😰 Why discomfort is not a reason to hide and how to stop letting fear run the show If you’ve ever felt like visibility and personal branding is only for extroverts and influencers, this episode will shift how you think about growth, impact and yourself. 🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/aW7SeOHUP1A

In this Season 7 finale, we’re spotlighting the bold, brilliant women who have game-changing opinions and visions for change. We hope their episodes might also change your mind about what’s possible. We got real about the perfectionism girls are taught vs the bravery boys are handed, and how those early lessons still shape us as entrepreneurs. Imagine that! This wrap-up episode brings you quick-hit insights from every conversation, perfect whether you’ve been tuning in weekly or have just discovered the Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast. Who’s going to tip you over the edge? To launch that idea, make that pitch, or take the leap you’ve been sitting on? 👉 Hit play to find out. One of these women will help you say yes to you. Loved Season 7? Please follow, subscribe, or drop us a review. We love it when you do and it helps more great women find us. You can also share this episode with someone who needs a little encouragement to go for it. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/SUtu2ywfvWA?si=I5iD5L3zBsSyfZdI 

As entrepreneurs, our default response to stress is often to add more: another system, another hack, another early-morning routine. But what if the key to resilience is actually stopping, not stacking?   In this episode, Hawa Kombian, a Leadership and Burnout Resilience Coach chatted with us from Ghana. She breaks down the four “burnout masks” that entrepreneurs and leaders wear in our attempt to achieve success - meanwhile our health, relationships, and clarity quietly unravel. She shares why mission-driven leaders are especially at risk, and how shifting from adding more to stopping what no longer serves you is the real path to sustainable success.   What You’ll Learn:    📌 Why adding more productivity hacks can actually fuel burnout  📌The four “burnout masks” entrepreneurs wear (and which one might be yours)  📌How brain fog signals burnout before physical symptoms appear  📌Why sustainable leadership begins with stopping, not pushing harder  📌The difference between resilience and just grinding through challenges   Feeling like your business is “successful” but is secretly draining you? You’re not alone. This episode is your reminder:   You don’t have to add more.  You need rather to allow room to breathe and release.   🎧 Listen here → https://youtu.be/OtV8mBAOxP4  🌟 Connect with Hawa → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhkombian 

Change can start in seemingly ordinary moments. For Jana Black, it was standing in a toy aisle, one side branded pink, the other blue. A magic sink for girls - action figures and adventure for boys. The stereotypes were glaring, and the message is limiting. Jana’s frustration and her need for something different for her daughters, led to her solving the problem. That moment sparked SeeMeBe Toys, a collection of diverse, inspired plush dolls designed to open conversations about possibility and potential for every child. In this episode, we talk with Jana about her bold leap from being a journalist to becoming an entrepreneur, the courage it takes to embrace being the face of your business, and the journey of building a purposeful brand. We chat about: 💡 How we must be the solution to the problem that irks us the most 🚫 The vulnerable side of personal branding (and the growth it brings) 🧸 The unseen role toys play in shaping how kids see themselves and their future 🤝 How your story creates more valuable connections. Jana’s story is proof that meaningful businesses often begin with a simple spark, the decision to challenge what feels wrong and replace it with something better. Watch now → https://youtu.be/u-M3C8bdevE?si=U2PLEeF14NDJaXu2 👉 Connect with Jana on LinkedIn and follow her journey creating toys that inspire possibility. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-black-a93713140/   Meet the SeeMeBe Toys here: http://seemebetoys.com/ 

What if the only thing holding you back from real success… is not trusting yourself enough? When was the last time you second-guessed a business decision? Or stayed stuck, waiting to feel “ready”? For many high-achieving women, self-doubt, not lack of skill, is the real bottleneck to growth. In this episode, real estate powerhouse Mandy McAllister shares how learning to trust her own judgment took her from panic attacks in a hospital parking lot to leading a nine-figure apartment portfolio. But this isn’t a story about overnight success. It’s about not trying for ‘balance’, letting go of ‘being good’, and practicing being ‘all-in’ on one thing at a time. In this episode, we explore: 💭 Why women are conditioned to doubt their judgment (and how to break that pattern) 🚫 How perfectionism keeps you stuck - and how “reasonable enough” sets you free 🧠 The real reason you might be the bottleneck in your business 🎯 The “boulder vs. pebbles” focus method for getting more done 🙌 Why ‘balance’ is BS! If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one who doesn’t have it all figured out, or if you’re tired of playing small while others take bold action, this episode will remind you: You don’t need permission. You just need to start trusting yourself. 🎧 Watch the full episode now → https://youtu.be/5zh6t59G97Y 🌟 Explore more empowering conversations with Mandy at: gobundancewomen.com/podcast

When Andrea Buck’s film The Jammed was rejected everywhere, most people would’ve quit. She didn’t. Instead, it went on to break box office records and spark national conversations about a deeply important issue - human trafficking. On this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Andrea, filmmaker, TEDx speaker, and Coach to the Creative Industries, opens up about what really happens behind the curtain of success. From battling imposter syndrome even at the top, to knowing when to pivot and when to persist, her story is raw, real, and full of twists and turns that we can all be inspired by. We cover: ✨ Why self-doubt never truly disappears (and why that’s okay) 🚀 Why course-correcting is better than a pivot for your business 💎 Why authenticity is the most underrated business strategy 🧠 Protecting your “mental diet” in a world of information overload If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, like rejection means the end, or like you’re building something no one ‘gets’ yet, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone. 🎧 Listen or watch now and ask yourself: Why was it important to me that I start this?Watch Andrea’s TEDx Talk and get inspired: https://youtu.be/iX083d3R9qo?si=in5dfExeIXD4cW4D

The 3.5x multiplier most founders ignore Jennifer Kaplan, earned media has 3.5x more impact than advertising, yet most of us avoid it because it feels uncomfortable. That discomfort? It's actually your signal that growth is around the corner. Silence is never neutral When something goes wrong in your business, staying quiet creates a vacuum others will fill with speculation. The fix is simpler than you think: "We hear you and we're addressing it" keeps trust intact while you work behind the scenes. The moment you go into hiding, you're letting other people write your story. Communication doesn't have to be perfect - it just has to exist. Even acknowledging the situation buys you time and maintains your relationship with your audience. Your reputation is happening whether you manage it or not Every email you send, every introduction you make, every comment you leave online, these small moments are building the perception that becomes your business reality. You're already creating a reputation; the question is whether you're being intentional about it. Jennifer shared how her brand identity differs from her reputation: "Perception is reality. If you're the one that was interviewed, people immediately think you must be the expert they should call." The opportunity sits in recognising that you don't need more credentials, you need more visibility of what you already know. Fear is just data, not a stop sign The discomfort you feel before hitting publish or speaking on stage isn't a warning, it's evidence you're stepping into the visibility your business actually needs. Jennifer's mum taught her that "fear is the real F-word," and the solution isn't becoming fearless - it's acting anyway. When you shift your mindset from "What will they think?" to "Who might I help?", the uncomfortable feeling transforms into purposeful action. Your expertise has the power to solve someone else's problem, and that's worth the temporary discomfort of putting yourself out there. Listen to Jennifer's complete perspective on building thought leadership confidence. 🎧 Listen now and start owning the authority you already have. About Jennifer Kaplan Jennifer Kaplan runs a PR agency in Scottsdale, Arizona, helping entrepreneurs and brands navigate everything from national media coverage to crisis communications. She believes every founder already has what it takes to be seen as a thought leader—it's about using PR as a tool to amplify what's real, not hide behind what's polished. Her approach focuses on earned media that builds genuine authority rather than manufactured credibility.

When Anya Cheng moved from Taiwan to the US, people told her her English was “too broken” to work in the marketing sector. Today? She’s the Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men’s clothing subscription service that’s raised $1M, won Marketing Excellence Award of the Year, and is redefining effortless style. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she’s also led innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald’s. In this episode, we explore what happens when you refuse to let other people’s doubts define your future. From testing her idea with a $10 Shopify page (and landing a customer who tracked her down), to raising $1M without a tech background, to turning “outsider” status into her biggest advantage, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and an enthralling story. We cover: 📍Landing your first customer before building the product 📍Raising $1M without a Silicon Valley network 📍Why authenticity beats perfection every time 🎧Listen now and ask yourself: What’s the next bold step you can take in your business? 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this with your entrepreneurial crew. Experience effortless style with rental and personal styling services: 📌Taelor: Get 25% OFF your first month of men's clothing subscription. Use code: PODCAST25 Sign up at: https://taelor.style/pages/membership 📌Armoire: Get 50% OFF your first month of women's clothing subscription. Use code: ArmoirexTaelor Sign up at: https://www.armoire.style/refer/ArmoirexTaelor Give the gift of time, convenience, and effortless style: 📌Taelor Gift Cards: Get 10% OFF Use code: PODCASTGIFT Purchase at: https://taelor.style/products/menswear-rental-gift-card

The CEO Who Never Wanted to Be One (And Why She’s Great at It) Someone literally forced Vicky Brown into entrepreneurship. Now, 25 years later, she's the CEO helping entrepreneurs to build teams that create results. Vicky shares… 🔥 The recruiting secret that attracts the right people to your business (it's about marketing, not posting) 💡 Why Tuesday mornings can be special! 🚫 Why you should never use personality profiles when hiring 🎯 The interview questions to ask - and not - when interviewing candidates ⚡ Why hiring people just like you will sabotage your growth (and what to do instead) 🤖 Why AI is your friend, not your enemy - and how to use it without losing the human touch 🎧 Ready to build a team that can grow your business?  Watch or listen now - your approach to hiring can transform your business. Connect with Vicky: Leaders Journey TV: / @leadersjourneytv 🎧 Listen now to shift how you think about hiring, leadership, and building a resilient business.

What if you could build significant wealth by stepping away from your business? Nikki Nash, Author and Entrepreneur discovered this with a wake-up call - a serious car accident forced her to ask: If I disappear tomorrow, does my business survive without me? We sat down with Nikki to explore how she shifted from chasing income to building lasting wealth and how she’s now showing you how to do it too. Here’s what we covered: 📌Revenue ≠ Wealth: Why service-based businesses are often overworked and undervalued 📌Asset Thinking: Systems, SOPs, and offers that grow your business value 📌Learning from the 1%: How mentors can change the trajectory of your thinking 📌Marketing = Dating: Her fun, effective framework for attracting aligned clients 📌Permission to do it your way: Let go of “shoulds” and build the business that fits you   🎧 Listen now and start building the kind of business that doesn’t need you glued to it 24/7   📘 Grab Nikki’s book Market Your Genius - hhttps://bit.ly/3HlcX6j 🎙️ Listen to The Market Your Genius Podcast for more smart, actionable advice. https://bit.ly/3J7Mfic

What if the secret to achieving more is doing less? In this episode with Vicki and Laura, we focused on the lie we've all been sold - that busyness equals success. Our guest, Peggy Sullivan, bestselling author and TEDx speaker (with over 1 million views), shares her deeply personal wake-up call that exposed the cost of overworking. That sent her on a mission to show other women how you can reclaim your time, energy, and joy. Peggy shares her three-step "Busy-Busting" framework: 📌Subtraction – eliminate low-value tasks stealing your focus 📌Mojo Making – daily rituals that boost energy and mindset 📌Values Vibing – align your schedule with what matters most You’ll also learn: ✔ The truth behind time poverty and why multitasking is a myth ✔ Peggy’s “11am chocolate routine" (yes, chocolate!) ✔ Why micro-steps matter more than big leaps ✔ How your corporate burnout might be the best thing to happen for you. 🎧 Listen now and find out how to escape the busyness trap without sacrificing your ambition. 📘 Grab her book Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less 🎥 Watch her TEDx talk (1.1M+ views!) here: Peggy Sullivan TEDX Talk

When ChatGPT told our guest Sreyna Rath she was “good at baking,” she didn’t just get annoyed… she built Jaimee, the world’s first female-focused AI companion. In this episode, we (Vicki and Laura) sat down with Sreyna to unpack what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start building something the world really needs. From battling imposter syndrome as a woman coder in a man-tech world, to being OK with the haters, and inviting an innovative and ethical advisory board, this conversation is as bold and honest as it gets. We talk about: 📌Why true gender equality means women don’t have to be exceptional to belong 📌The quiet (and dangerous) gender bias baked into AI tech 📌Building a dream team with no budget. 📌Why it’s okay to stop convincing skeptics Whether you’ve ever felt underestimated, unheard, or like you’re building something no one gets yet, this episode is for you. And if you, like us, weren’t aware that 700 million people are already using AI companions daily, watch this! 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: What’s the change you’re brave enough to create? 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this with your entrepreneurial peeps. 📘 Read about Sreyna’s journey featured on 60 Minutes and beyond: https://jaimee.ai/blog/60-minutes-sreyna-rath-jaimee-interview Download Jaimee from your App Store to be introduced to your next best friend.