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In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Cartin, co-founder of Entreprenista, to explore how community is becoming the most powerful engine for growth in modern business. Stephanie shares her journey from launching a social media agency to building one of the most trusted platforms for women entrepreneurs.

If you’re building a brand, launching a product, or trying to scale without burning out — this is your blueprint for creating momentum through connection.

🔑 Topics Covered:

Why solo entrepreneurship is a myth

• How Entreprenista grew from a podcast to a full-blown membership community
• Real stories of women founders who scaled through community support
• Why storytelling and founder visibility are essential to brand loyalty
• The underestimated value of DMs, referrals, and human touchpoints
• How retail and product brands can build lasting customer relationships

🎯 Perfect for:
Female founders, DTC brand leaders, community marketers, and anyone rethinking how to scale a business without a massive ad budget.

👥 Learn more about the @entreprenistas at their website: https://www.entreprenista.com
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📍 Timestamps:
[00:03 ] Building the community we needed
[02:13 ] From agency life to Entreprenista
[06:04 ] Collaboration across service & product brands
[07:57 ] Execution over ideas
[11:56 ] Founder-led storytelling wins
[13:49 ] Marketing help inside the community
[17:31 ] Growth without ad spend starts in the DMs
[19:14 ] Engaging directly with your audience
[22:54 ] Why community matters for retail brands

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