Most people think entrepreneurship is the risky path. Soon Hagerty believes staying still is riskier. From fleeing Vietnam as a child to building global brands and launching mission driven businesses, Soon shares why strategic resourcefulness, growth mindset, and “unraveling” fear are the real foundations of meaningful success.

Rebecca Matchett has spent her career spotting the gaps others miss. In this companion piece to her Badass Women in Business episode, we explore how her latest venture, Synchrony, is rethinking connection for neurodivergent adults and what founders can learn from building with empathy, trust, and intention.

Deborah Farone has spent her career inside some of the most elite law firms in the world, but what she uncovered applies far beyond the legal industry. At a certain point, expertise stops being enough. The professionals who continue to grow are the ones who learn how to build relationships, create visibility, and generate their own opportunities. In this conversation, Deborah breaks down why business development is a skill, not a personality trait, and how women can approach it in a way that feels natural, not forced.

Shannon Fernando’s journey from rejection to global impact is a powerful reminder that real change does not come from quick solutions, but from listening, partnership, and trust. Through her work with Alabaster International, she is helping women lead the fight against hunger and build stronger, more sustainable communities from the ground up.

Cristina Bernardo shares the story behind Avocado Health and how a moment of uncertainty no parent should face led to building a platform that delivers real-time, trusted support when it matters most. This piece explores parenting, decision-making, and what happens when the system fails families in their most critical moments.

Most women don’t realize they’re in the Sandwich Generation until they’re already overwhelmed. This conversation breaks down the real pressure, the hidden mental load, and why avoiding hard conversations only makes it worse.

Missy Wright breaks down what actually makes a franchise succeed, why most people get business ownership wrong, and how to build a high level career without sacrificing your life at home.

Melissa Anderson, President of Search.com, shares how choosing the unconventional path shaped her career and led to building and scaling companies across industries. In this episode, she dives into decision-making, risk, AI innovation, and why staying grounded is the key to better leadership and long-term success.

Natasha Golinsky built a successful web development agency without ever writing a line of code. But her entrepreneurial journey goes far beyond building a company. After a breast cancer diagnosis forced her to step away from the day-to-day operations of her business, Natasha faced one of the hardest challenges any founder can experience: letting go of control. In this episode, she shares the lessons she learned about leadership, boundaries, trauma, and the inner work that often determines whether entrepreneurs truly grow.