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Episode 59: Storytelling and Producing — An interview with Teresa Thome

March 26, 2018 by Tera Qualls Leave a Comment

In this episode, we talk with Teresa Thome about how she went from Executive Director of a Children’s Museum to TV Producer to Film Producer to on-stage story teller and everything in between. Teresa talks about how she has been able to break into a man’s world and what it has taken to get her business where it is today. Teresa also tells us about her production, Warm Cheese, how it got its name and how she uses storytelling in her show and in her film making.

Teresa amazed us with some of her great tips for fempreneurs, including how she has been able to conquer issues of confidence to conquer LA and her new business world. Teresa also shares her strong belief that the world is run by those who show up.

Episode 52: Connectivity, the Fuel for Networking Success — An interview with Ginger Johnson

February 9, 2018 by Tera Qualls Leave a Comment

In this episode, we talk with Ginger Johnson, world class connector, dynamic speaker, writer and author, trainer, teacher, solutionist and entrepreneur. Ginger helps people connect on purpose, with purpose. We talk about stepping out of the perpetual, soul sucking networking game and building real relationships or strengthening your connectivity as Ginger says. Ginger also discusses the importance of leading with service to build authentic relationships. We also touch on how discipline and focus on the things that light your soul on fire can drive your success.

This episode is all about connectivity and getting down to what you love. Ginger offers some great insight from her experience finding building her fempire over the years, including her secret “juice” for taking the first step toward building stronger relationships with potential business partners during networking sessions.

Episode 50: Launching an E-commerce Business — An interview with Ashley Wilson

December 12, 2017 by Gretchen DeVault Leave a Comment

In this episode we talk with Ashley Wilson founder of Everest and Company about how she launched her online boutique e-commerce business after spending several years working in the music industry. Ashley talks about how she used social media (Snapchat in particular) in partnership with a local launch party to kickoff the company. Ashley also talks about tools like Shopify that she uses on a daily basis. She also shares a bit of her social media strategy. Lots of great info for fempreneurs and in particular those launching e-commerce businesses.

5 Things to Look for In a Solid Accountability Partners as a Fempreneur

November 17, 2017 by Tera Qualls Leave a Comment

Embodying the full fempreneur spirit means that you are going against the grain and that isn’t easy. By surrounding yourself with the right accountability partners you have the power to make the difference you want in your own life.

Accountability and discipline are the two hardest parts of being a fempreneur. As soon as you launch out on your own, it is up to you to keep yourself motivated towards your goals. Strong accountability partners will take you further toward those goals than you can ever imagine.

Episode 46: Growing a Brewery – An interview with Nicole Carrier, founder of Throwback Brewery

November 14, 2017 by Gretchen DeVault Leave a Comment

In this episode we talked with Nicole Carrier, co-founder of Throwback Brewery, New Hampshire’s only 100% women-owned brewery about growing a brewery. Nicole shares with us how she and her co-founder started the brewery, how they funded the venture and their expansion from a nano-brewery to full brewhouse located on an historic farm property. Nicole talks about what it takes to run a craft brewing operation and full restaurant on an historic farm. Nicole also shares her experiences being a female brewery owner in a male dominated industry.

Episode 45: Enhancing Your Inner Fempreneur — An interview with co-host Tera Wozniak Qualls

November 8, 2017 by Tera Qualls Leave a Comment

In this episode, we turn the mic on co-host and fempreneur Tera Wozniak Qualls. Tera’s entrepreneurial journey began in the nonprofit sector where in addition to her full-time gig, she founded and led the Grand Rapids chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. She has built four different companies, written a book, became a realtor in less than a month (including the testing) and is currently managing a handful of business ventures. Tera shares a bit about her journey and her hopes for the future of Lean the F*ck Out.

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