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She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI
You’re listening to She’s That Founder: the show for ambitious women ready to stop drowning in decisions and start running their businesses like the confident CEO they were born to be.Here, we blend business strategy, leadership coaching, and a little AI magic to help you scale smarter—not harder.I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. And if your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt and you’re still the one refilling the printer paper... this episode is for you.Each…
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She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI081 | Stop Asking AI to be your business therapist | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Stop asking AI to fix your decision paralysis.It’s not here to validate your feelings, tell you you’re special, or magically solve your problems.Here’s the…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI080 | The Wednesday Panic Triage. How AI helped me to choose what matters in my business | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
The panic is real.Too many priorities, not enough time, and your brain is spinning instead of deciding.This isn’t about doing it all, it’s about strategic…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI079 | Your Attachment to the Founder Struggle is Expensive | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Real talk, your attachment to struggle is costing you. Too many brilliant founders choose the hard way every time… and end up burned out, behind, and watching…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI078 | How I used AI To Run My Business Retreat (While Actually Resting) | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Ever wish you could step away from your business and have it keep moving without you? Last week in San Francisco, I did exactly that because my AI assistant…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI077 | Why Your Team Keeps Waiting (and What to Do About It as a CEO) | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Let me tell you about a moment that happens in Zoom rooms every day. A founder hears five words that make her stomach drop: “I’m waiting to hear back.”It…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI076 | How Smart CEOs Build SOPs Without Boring Themselves (or Their Teams) | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Let me guess — your team still pings you for every little thing, and that SOP you swore you'd write is still just a blank Google Doc mocking you from your…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI072 | How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn Out | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Hey founder friend, if you're overwhelmed, overbooked, and over it? Delegation is your way out.In this episode, I’m sharing the moment I realized I was the…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI073 | The Hidden Cost of Doing It All, A Wake Up Call for Female Founders | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Are you cramming 40 hours of work into a 20-hour week? If you're the approvals queen, the Slack oracle, and the one everyone’s waiting on; you're not running a…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI074 | 3 Business Systems That Secretly Sabotage Female Founders and How To Break Free | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Every founder is running systems even if they’re chaos.In this episode, I’m naming the three hidden systems that high-achieving women accidentally build that…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI075 | Drop the Act: Why Transparent Leaders Build Stronger Teams | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Pretending you're unbothered as a leader? It’s like wearing emotional Spanx; smooth on the outside, can’t breathe on the inside.In this short and sharp…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI071 | Say It Like a Leader: The Feedback Framework Every Female Founder Needs | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Ever had that stomach-drop moment when someone gives it to you straight? I did, right in the middle of a team Zoom. I thought I was being empowering, but what…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI070 | Why Giving Feedback Isn't Mean, It Makes You a Great Leader | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
If giving feedback makes you feel like the bad guy… let me ask you this: when was the last time silence got you the result you actually wanted?In this quick…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI069 | Realigning Your Business When Life Gets Loud: Strategy + Time Management for Women CEOs | AI Series Day 12 | 12 Days of AI | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
Let me be real: I didn’t expect to hit record this year while juggling caregiving, teen stress, a fifth round of COVID, and still trying to run a business. But…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI068 | Top 10 Must Have AI Tools for Female Founders | Leadership, Delegation & Systems with AI Frameworks
I used to wonder where all my time was going — until I realized AI could give me a whole lot of it back.In this episode, I’m sharing 10 AI tools that save me…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI067 | Command the Room: Female Leadership Secrets Unlocked with Samara Bay
What if your voice could become your most powerful leadership tool?In this episode, Samara Bay—Author of Permission to Speak and Coach to Hollywood stars and…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI066 | Resilience Lessons for Female Founders with Nika Stewart
You know those moments when life throws you a major plot twist, and you’re left wondering what the heck to do next? In this episode, we sit down with the…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI065 | Building a Community-First Business: Strategy Tips for Female Founders with Jessy Grossman
Do you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of transaction after transaction, struggling to build lasting connections in your business? Or maybe you're unsure how…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI064 | She’s That Founder: A New Beginning for Us All
Big News Alert, Fabulous Leaders! Dawn Andrews here, and today I’m bringing you something bittersweet but oh-so-exciting. After 63 amazing episodes of "My Good…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI063 | How To Master Remote Hiring So You Can Manage Your Time & Find Top Talent Faster
Are your hiring decisions costing you time and money? The truth is, building a high-performing hybrid team is the key to saving resources and boosting…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI062 | Business, Motherhood, and Mental Health with Dr. Catherine Birndorf
What happens when a successful entrepreneur, fierce advocate for women’s health, and accidental CEO takes the helm of a game-changing business? In this…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI061 | The Secret to Closing Deals Faster
Are you tired of sales feeling like a never-ending game of cat and mouse? In this episode, I’m spilling the beans on how to close deals faster by understanding…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI060 | Building Your Dream Business: Crafting Your Business Identity and Personal Branding
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business from scratch?In this episode, you'll get a peek behind the curtain as I coach Rebecca, a budding…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI059 | Scaling Success: 10 Strategies to Build a Thriving Creative Agency with Octavia Gilmore
Picture this: a teenage passion turning into a global empire, complete with the rollercoaster of entrepreneurial highs and lows. In this episode, Octavia…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI058 | The Power of Active Listening, MGW: A World Listening Day Special
Did you know that listening could be your superpower in business?In this episode we’re celebrating World Listening Day by exploring the incredible impact of…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI057 | Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Business Growth
Can technology really boost your business growth? Today, we are diving into the transformative role of technology in business growth, exploring game-changing…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI056 | Unlocking Success: Is Hiring a Mentor a Game Changer or a Money Waster?
Is hiring a paid mentor the secret to unlocking your business’s full potential with one key move—sounds dreamy, right?From real-world success stories and…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI055 | Expand Your Reach: 8 Strategies for Niche-Bound Businesses
Ever wonder if your niche is too narrow to grow? In this episode, we unlock the secret to scaling by mastering your niche, finding the perfect balance between…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI054 | Beyond The Wardrobe: Breaking Business Growth Barriers with Style with Courtney Robinson
How do you show up authentically in business without compromising your faith and values? In this episode, we get real about the struggle many female…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI053 | Building Success: Real-Time Coaching for Female Founders (Part One)
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business from scratch?In this episode, get ready for a game-changer: you'll get a peek behind the curtain as I…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI052 | Power Up Your Mid-Year Review With Your Secret Sauce
Is your business feeling the mid-year slump? You are not alone! In this episode, we’re jumping headfirst into the juicy, game-changing secrets that will yank…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI051 | 3 Essential Strategies for Expanding Your Business without Sacrificing Your Time
Have you ever felt like growing your business means sacrificing your sanity? In this episode, I'm serving up a triple scoop of business wisdom. I'm delving…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI050 | No Plan B: Transforming HR into a Strategic Driver for Business Growth with Sel Watts
Do you believe in having a Plan B in business, or is it a setup for failure? In this episode of My Good Woman, I sit down with Sel Watts, Founder and CEO of…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI049 | 3 Crucial Lessons the USPS Taught Me About Service Businesses
What can a trip to the post office teach you about running a successful service-based business? A lot!Remember those warm, fuzzy feelings of childhood visits…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI048 | Reignite Mentorship: Transform Your Training Culture
Feeling the mayhem of training your team? In this episode, we tackle the chaos of post-pandemic team training and why it’s driving us all nuts. You’ll discover…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI047 | Why Layoffs and Cultural Shifts Are Your Launchpad
Ready to seize the moment and turn industry chaos into your launchpad? In this episode, we're exploring how to build something extraordinary on a shoestring…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI046 | The Female Founder Redefining an Industry: April Moss on Innovation
Ever wonder how to leap from a corporate gig to becoming an industry-changing entrepreneur?In this episode, you’ll learn how one trailblazing woman…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI045 | Cultivating Culture: The Unique Impact of Female Founders
Are you ready to discover how female founders can transform company culture into a powerhouse of innovation and collaboration?In today's rapidly evolving…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI044 | Mastering Executive Presence: 5 Essential Traits of Magnetic Leaders
Are you ready to step up your leadership game and truly inspire your team? Together we will learn the art of magnetic leadership that makes leaders…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI043 | Keep Your Sparkle. 7 Strategies to Scale A Personal Brand-Centered Business as Female Leaders
In this episode, delve into the art of scaling your personal brand. Navigate through the delicate balance between expansion and resource management, ensuring…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI042 | Negotiate Like a Boss: How Ambitious Women Get What They Deserve: The Power Of Female Leaders with Tabatha Jones
My Good Woman, are you sick and tired of the corporate boy's club underestimating you at every turn? Of watching less qualified colleagues get promoted over…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI041 | 51% Female: Why Having Women in Leadership Is The Best Business Strategy
In this episode, we're diving deep into the shocking reality of leadership disparity, uncovering how despite making up 51% of the population, women hold a…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI040 | Scale Your Business Now: Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Efficiency for Female Founders
In this episode we're diving into a goldmine of organizational wisdom with the guru of getting-it-together, Wendy Ellin. She's not just rearranging your pens…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI039 | From Red Carpet to Revenue:5 Business Building Lessons & Strategies Learned from Coaching Golden Globe Winners
Ever wondered how Hollywood strategies can skyrocket your small business success?"In this episode, we're diving into the heart of small business success…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI038 | Ditch the VC: 4 Funding Alternatives for Female Leaders to Scale Fast
Imagine your business as a house and funding as its unyielding foundation – we're here to ensure it's sturdy, robust, and ready to weather the entrepreneurial…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI037 | Backstage Pass: Inside an Elite Women’s Mastermind Group For Female Leaders
Several years ago, I was at a crossroads in my personal and professional life. I had big dreams and ambitious goals, but I often felt like I was navigating…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI036 | Scale Fearlessly: The AI Blueprint Strategy for Female Entrepreneurs Ready for Exponential Business Growth
We've all been there - launching a business enthusiastically, only to lose ourselves in the hustle. It's a common pitfall in the world of start-up business.If…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI035 | How To Ditch Perfectionism And Overcome Content Creation Paralysis Using Time Management For Female Leaders
Does this sound familiar? You've been told that to succeed as an entrepreneur, you must strive for perfection in everything you do. But here's the harsh…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI034 | Resilience Rules: Turning Trauma into Triumph As Female Leaders with Alyse Maslonik
From a childhood bouncing between foster homes to becoming the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company, Alyse Maslonik's story proves our circumstances don't…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI033 | How to Not Fail in Your First Year in Business: The Importance of Business Strategy & Time Management
Ever wonder how some startups effortlessly dodge the blunders of their first year while others struggle to stay afloat? Are you curious about the secrets…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI032 | Master Your Transition: 5 High-Value Launch Business Strategies for Corporate Stars Turned Entrepreneurs
Today, we're about to trash your B-school textbooks. Why? Because you, my high-level corporate star, deserve to step out and shine on your own. You deserve to…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI031 | Transform Your Hustle: 7 Ways Napping Boosts Creativity & Business Success for Women Entrepreneurs
Have you ever wondered about the magic that happens when you rest? In this episode of My Good Woman, we dive into an unconventional celebration of a new kind…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI030 | Laying Down The Law: How To Boost Business Credibility & The Best Strategy with Heather Pearce Campbell
Feel in over your head with legal mumbo jumbo for your business? Worry your partnerships won't hold up legally? Frustrated your hard work could get stolen?I've…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI029 | From Corporate to CEO: 3 Secrets to Conquering Entrepreneurial Anxiety for Female Leaders
Alright, let’s get real for a hot second. Have you ever had that entrepreneurial anxiety gremlin whispering, “You’re not cut out for this. Just stick to the 9…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI028 | Scale or Fail? 5 Essential Business Strategies for Female Leaders Building Business Empires from Scratch
Picture this: a bustling city, a woman in her prime, striving, hustling, like an ant carrying a load thrice its size. That was me. My world revolved around…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI027 | Break the Glass Ceiling As A Female Leader, MGW: A Women's Equality Day Special
Today isn't just another day. No, it is a celebration of how far we've come and a reminder of where we need to push next. Welcome to a special episode recorded…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI026 | Pleasure as a Productivity Hack: How to Fuel Your Work and Life with Time Management as Female Leaders, with Joy with Courtney Long
Today, we're off on an enthralling voyage sweeping from Michigan's heart to the awe-inspiring desert vistas of Phoenix, Arizona. Serving as our guide is the…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI025 | Procrastiperfection and My Unanticipated Podcast Hiatus
If you're a business owner, leader, or dreamer eager for transformation and ready for a reality check served with the side of hilarity, then this is your show…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI024 | 5 Myths that Stop Women from Starting Businesses & Becoming Female Leaders
Why haven't you started your own business yet? Is it a matter of time? Is it a matter of thinking you're qualified? Is it a matter of money? It could be…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI023 | Navigating The Female Leadership Rollercoaster & Business Strategy, with Tracy Crossley
Have you ever had a conversation with somebody you just met and felt like they know you better than, you know yourself. So much so you almost feel like you're…
She's That Founder: Stop Being The Bottleneck and Lead Smarter with AI022 | Self Sabotage or Systemic Oppression: Are Women Holding Themselves Back From Being Female Leaders?
Have you ever thought about the privilege you hold as a white woman?It's Women's History Month. As we celebrate the progress we've made as women, we also need…