When One Woman Thrives, Communities Rise with Shannon Fernando
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.
What Happens When Parents Need Answers and the System Can’t Give Them
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.
The Sandwich Generation: The Phase of Life No One Prepared You For
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: What Actually Makes a Franchise Work (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
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.
The Nonlinear Career Path That Creates the Biggest Opportunities
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.
From Agency Founder to Advocate: How Natasha Golinsky Learned That the Hardest Work in Business Is Often Internal
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.
Rethinking an Industry: Kirsten Liston on Building a Company by Listening to the Market
Kirsten Liston, Founder and CEO of Rethink Compliance, shares how she left a secure leadership role to build a company that challenged an entire industry. In this episode, she talks about the mindset required to become a founder, recognizing market opportunities others ignore, and why more is possible than most people believe when building a business.
Meredith Farley from Corporate Leader to Founder: The Mindset Shift Most Women Are Not Prepared For
After thirteen years in corporate leadership, Meredith Farley made the leap into entrepreneurship when a layoff forced a choice between safety and ownership. In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, we talk about the mindset shift from corporate to founder, why so many capable women stay invisible, and how to build credible authority on LinkedIn without burning out.
Rebecca Todd and the Power of Building a Purpose-Driven Creative Business
Rebecca Todd, founder of TruBlu Images, shares how she built a purpose-driven photography business by focusing on relationships, mission-led work, and long-term sustainability. In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Rebecca talks about niching with confidence, rebuilding a business in a new city, navigating imposter syndrome, and scaling a creative business while staying aligned with her values.s.