Bästa Girl Boss podcaster (2024)

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Elevating Your Brand to Build a Legacy for Your Business 32:12

11d ago32:12

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In this episode, Melissa and Chandra welcome a very special guest, Rich Daughtridge, the visionary founder of High Rock Studios and Warehouse Cinemas to the podcast. Together, they discuss the importance of expanding your market reach, staying true to your values, and how a strategic brand can foster long-term success like High Rock Studios which i…

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How Your Local Chamber Can Support Your Small Business 22:06

26d ago22:06

22:06

Have you considered joining your local chamber, but you're not sure if its worth the investment? Tune into this episode as Melissa and Chandra sit down with Paul Frey, the CEO of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for a deep dive into the many ways local chambers support small businesses. You'll learn how you can utilize this vital resource …

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Building a Personal Board of Directors for your Life 40:15

1M ago40:15

40:15

In this episode, Melissa and Chandra sit down with the 2024 Business Person of the Year, Stephen Schutte, to explore how to build a personal board of directors for your life. He shares how his personal and professional journey has been guided by a philosophy of compassion and collaboration, offering actionable insights for anyone looking to constru…

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From Hungover to Hydrated: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sarah and Shelley, owners of Alpine Plant Bar 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

On this episode, we have the ultimate girl boss interview with Sarah and Shelley, the dynamic mother/daughter duo behind Alpine Plant Bar, a popular cocktail bar and plant shop located in Downtown Hagerstown. The ladies join Melissa and Chandra in the podcast studio to talk about their entrepreneurial journey of celebrating one-year in business and…

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How to Boost your Small Business with Event Marketing 29:13

2M ago29:13

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Are you ready for it? In this episode, Melissa and Chandra reveal the save the date for Girl Boss Assembly 2025 and share a recap of all the fun had during the in-person mini planning workshop. Plus, they share their top tips for successful event marketing and lessons learned from launching GBA. Whether you're a small business owner, community lead…

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GBRF Season One Wrap Up [+ an Exciting Announcement] 33:02

3M ago33:02

33:02

In this Season Finale of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay reflect on their journey uncovering the dark side of the coaching industry. They’ve been stunned by the number of people who’ve reached out to share their stories of being scammed, and they’re not done yet! From unpaid wages to predatory coaching programs, this episode dives into the emotio…

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Steps to Stop the Mean Girl Energy in Business 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

Melissa and Chandra dive deep into how to transform business culture by tackling the critical issue of what they have dubbed, "Mean Girl Energy." Together, they explore steps for fostering a positive, inclusive and empowering environment in business. Plus they share real stories from the Girl Boss Assembly trenches. Tune in to hear their actionable…

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Bonus Episode: What the EFF?!? Behind the Scenes with Erin and Tay 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

In this Bonus Episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay talk about recent examples of shady practices, like rage bait, 'engagement farming' and other shaming tactics used by some coaches. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability, transparency, and real support in the industry. Erin and Tay also respond to a listener's critique, disc…

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How Tourism Has a Ripple Effect on Small Businesses 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

The girl bosses sit down with Dan Spedden, the executive director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), to explore how tourism has a ripple effect on small businesses and how business owners can capitalize on those opportunities. Playing a pivotal role in bringing the vision of Hagerstown's new ballpark to life w…

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Contracts, Gag Orders, and Legal Gray Areas with Corey Asay 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

As we begin to wrap up Season 1 of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay bring on attorney Corey Asay to explain the importance of having solid contracts in the online business space. Corey breaks down why things like non-disparagement clauses matter, how refund policies should be handled, and the legal distinctions between independent contractors and …

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The Universal Myths of Manifestation with Gemma Benad 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay welcome business and energetics strategist Gemma Benad about the myths and warning signs around manifestation, and how to approach it with integrity. They share personal stories, talk about how important it is to understand your own unique process, and discuss how systemic challenges can affect y…

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The Slippery Slope from Coaching Program to Cult with Melinda Van Fleet 58:01

4M ago58:01

58:01

In this episode, Erin and Tay chat with Melinda Van Fleet, an intuitive and energetic empowerment coach, about the warning signs of coaching programs that start to feel like cults, the manipulative language often used, and the importance of trusting your intuition when making decisions. Melinda also talks about the challenges of dealing with isolat…

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Madam Mayor's Advice for Women in Business 33:27

4M ago33:27

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Melissa and Chandra sit down with the trailblazing Tekesha A. Martinez, Hagerstown, Maryland's first Black woman mayor, to dive into her incredible journey from local schools to city hall. Raised in the Washington County Foster Care system, Tekesha's story is one of resilience and leadership. Before becoming mayor in 2023, she made her mark as a Ci…

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Exposing the Dark Side of High Ticket Sales Industry with Isabella Zaccagnini 53:42

4M ago53:42

53:42

In this episode of 'Girl Boss Red Flags,' Tay and Erin welcome Isabella Zaccagnini, an ICF certified coach and expert in high ticket sales. Bella talks about her transition from running a fancy fitness studio to diving into the online high ticket sales world. She discusses how the industry blew up during the pandemic, the shift toward shady practic…

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The Right Way to Make a Money Claim with Cassie Howard 30:08

4M ago30:08

30:08

In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay chats with Cassie Howard, an eight-figure business mentor about the hot topic of money claims in the coaching world. They break down why these claims matter, the difference between projected sales and actual cash, and the damage misleading claims can cause. Cassie shares her own story of goin…

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The Wild West Coaching Industry Meets Regulation with Heather Wylde 52:31

4M ago52:31

52:31

In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags podcast, Erin Billings and Tay Francis along with special guest Heather Wylde, an ethical and compliance sales expert, dives deep into recent FTC regulations, their implications on coaching and income claims, and the importance of ethical sales strategies. Heather shares insights on the significance of bein…

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How Trauma Makes You Vulnerable to Coaching Scams with Dr. Lee Cordell 50:29

4M ago50:29

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In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay chat with Dr. Lee Cordell, Founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety, to talk about how trauma can make people easy targets for coaching scams. Dr. Lee shares tips on spotting shady sales tactics, keeping your cool, and making smart choices when looking at online coaching. The …

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Welcome to the Girl Boss Assembly Podcast 17:54

4M ago17:54

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Melissa and Chandra sit down together for their pilot episode of the Girl Boss Assembly Podcast to debrief on all the challenges, topics, happenings and successes of the Girl Boss Assembly small business conference that they hosted in early May 2024. Listen in to learn how the idea was born through their shared vision of empowering women and bringi…

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Girl Boss Red Flags Part Two Trailer 2:56

4M ago2:56

2:56

You don't want to miss the piping hot tea that's coming your way in Part Two of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast Series! CONNECT WITH GBRF Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @marketingvsmanipulation Would you like to share your Scam Story on the pod? Apply here Is it Marketing, or is it Manipulation? That is the question. Find out in our u…

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How to Spot a Narcissistic Girl Boss with Stacey Sanderson, RP 55:00

5M ago55:00

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In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay shed light on the sensitive topic of narcissism in the coaching and workplace industries. They are joined by psychotherapist Stacey Sanderson, who provides expert insight into narcissistic personality traits, the difference between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder, and…

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The $35K Coaching Scam That Broke Me with Dena Rafati 52:22

5M ago52:22

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In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Dena Rafati about her experience of being scammed out of £27,000 (around $35,000) by a business coaching program. They discuss the shady aspects of the coaching world, highlighting red flags in contracts, the difference between coaching and service providing, and how manipul…

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FOUNDATION IS KEY | EPISODE #2 25:07

5M ago25:07

25:07

Send us a text We want to send our love to our Houston home as we all have experienced hurricane beryl this last week. To no power, rough damage, flooding, fences ripped, cars total and so much more. We welcome you back to our second episode on When Two Girl Bosses Collaborate. Come join Cece and GlamNP713 on getting to know how they got here, BTS …

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$3K and Six Months "Sweat Equity" Down the Drain with Uwem Ward 25:23

5M ago25:23

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In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin has a conversation with Uwem Ward, a graphic and web designer, who dives into her nightmare with a scammy web designer. Uwem talks about the signs she overlooked, the hard lessons she picked up, and gives solid tips for entrepreneurs to avoid getting burned like she did. The episode hammers home the need…

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$30K on "Publicity" with Very Little R.O.I. with Nafissa Shireen 40:57

5M ago40:57

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In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay bring on Nafissa Shireen, an intuitive business and leadership coach. She spills the tea on dropping $30,000 on a publicity campaign that had very little return on investment. This episode is all about spotting warning signs in your online investments. They stress how crucial contracts…

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Bounced Checks and "Six-Figure" Grifters 48:59

5M ago48:59

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In this premiere episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin Billings and Tay Francis share their personal stories of being scammed out of significant sums of money through various unethical online business coaching programs and service providers. They discuss their motive behind creating this podcast: to provide a platform for scam survivors,…

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Pipe Dreams and "Award-Winning" Edits with Lilly Penhall 43:49

5M ago43:49

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In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Lilly Penhall about a nightmare experience with a shady book editor who scammed her client. They dive into spotting red flags in the publishing world and emphasize the need for proof, transparency, and doing your homework when hiring. Lilly also talks about common scam tactic…

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Let Us Introduce Ourselves | Episode 1 25:07

5M ago25:07

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Send us a text Welcome to our first episode on When Two Girl Bosses Collaborate. Come join Cece and GlamNP713 on getting to know how they got here, BTS of their journeys, and background in this multi billion dollar beauty and aesthetics industry. They are gearing you up for some gems on entrepreneurship and keeping it raw and unfiltered with the un…

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Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast Trailer - Part One 4:53

6M ago4:53

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Have you ever fallen prey to an online business scam? Hosted by Erin Billings and Tay Francis, Girl Boss Red Flags is a podcast series dedicated to calling out the red flags in the online business world. After their own traumatic experiences of being scammed, Erin and Tay are on a mission to raise awareness about shady practices in the unregulated …

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Ep 11: Your business needs SYSTEMS with Chrissy Williams! 37:37

2+ y ago37:37

37:37

Are you ready to shift from overwhelmed to a super organized CEO? Did you know that systems are the #1 reason businesses fail or succeed? Stop what you're doing and RUNNNNNN to today's episode with Chrissy Williams. Most entrepreneurs launch a new product or service because they are passionate about solving a particular problem, but VERY few unders…

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Ep 10: Non-Profit for Newbies with Gigi 1:05:06

2+ y ago1:05:06

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Hey Girlfriend! Do you want to start your own non-profit organization? Do you have questions about how to get started? Looking to secure seed funding also? If you answered YES, this is the episode you've been waiting for... In today's episode, we interviewed GiGi Lawrence, the Founder and Executive Director of Nonprofit For Newbies. GiGi provides a…

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Ep 9: Should I Turn My Passion Into A Business? 25:35

2+ y ago25:35

25:35

Hey Girlfriend! Can we talk? In case no one else has told you, I need you to know that passion alone won't allow you to build a profitable business. I've studied hundreds of successful entrepreneurs over the years, and I've realized that all of them have a set of fundamental characteristics that enable them to excel. In this episode, join me as I u…

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Ep 8: How To Turn Minutes into MILLIONS with Michelle Welch! 58:59

3y ago58:59

58:59

Do you want to know how to maximize your time as a new entrepreneur or seasoned business owner? Would you like to know how to monetize your genius? Are you looking for actionable steps to execute your business idea? If you answered YES to the above questions, buckle up and grab pen and paper. On today's episode, we have business owner and business …

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Ep 7: How to Launch a Product Based Business with Alia Oneal 34:17

3y ago34:17

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Hey Girlfriend! So you want to launch a product based business? You have this amazing idea but don't know how to begin? Andddd...you have no clue where to go for next steps? If you answered yes to any of the above questions... this episode is our gift to you! We sat with Alia Oneal, the Founder and lead product developer for The Product Place. The …

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Ep 6: Secrets To Business Development Unlocked with Nancy Aragbaye 42:39

3y ago42:39

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Now that you know what you want to do, the next step is creating a comprehensive business development plan to execute In this episode, I speak with Nancy Aragbaye, a seasoned leadership expert & business strategist who understands that sustainable small businesses serve as a key element to economic mobility. As a former American educator, Nancy dis…

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Ep 5: The Joy of Missing Out! 36:29

3y ago36:29

36:29

Can I be REALLY honest with you? Identity used to be a curse word for me. I didn't understand it. I believed that my identity was shaped when God gave me life and that if I attempted to change my identity, I wouldn't have an authentic life. I was completely wrong. Today's episode unlocks why we all need to recreate ourselves as we shift into new pl…

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Ep 4: From PURPOSE to PROFIT with Yetunde Shorters 38:26

3y ago38:26

38:26

Do you want to know the steps to go from purpose to profit? In this episode, Jasmine sits down with Yetunde Shorters, a purpose and personal branding coach for leading women who shares 3 things that YOU can do this week to be more aligned with your purpose. If you've ever struggled with radical clarity or the steps to turning your purpose into prof…

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Ep 3: My Idea vs. Gods' Will with Nicole Salmon 58:07

3y ago58:07

58:07

Are you feeling the joy you once had for your career slip away? Are you wondering if you're on the right path professionally? Do you know if the business you want to build is God's will for your life? I know...take a deep breath and tune into episode 3 with Nicole O. Salmon - she's a minister, strategist, speaker, and globally known as THE PURPOSE …

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Ep 2: Discovering My Purpose In Life with Natasha Brown 44:23

3y ago44:23

44:23

Hey Girlfriends! We're kicking off the new year with PURPOSE! You may be thinking, what does purpose have to do with me firing my boss? The answer is simple: EVERYTHING! In this episode, we speak with speaker, strategist, author, and PURPOSE COACH, Natasha M. Brown as she shares why women entrepreneurs should develop clarity on their purpose before…

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Why I Fired My Boss? 15:52

3y ago15:52

15:52

Hey Girlfriends! Welcome to the FIRST episode of Girl, Fire Your Boss podcast. In this episode, I share why I decided to fire my boss in 2018 after achieving my dream career and dream salary. It wasn't an easy decision so please don't think that I am encouraging women to leave their jobs with no plan for their futures. I had a plan and was determin…

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Interview w/ Latoria - Transformation Like A Boss 33:43

4+ y ago33:43

33:43

Magic happens when you start to live outside of your comfort zone. If you want to be great you will have to “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new. In this episode, I interview my good friend. Latoria Williams who is a Real Estate agent. She left your 1st car…

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Its Time To Be Seen 17:22

4+ y ago17:22

17:22

The greatest thing you could ever do for yourself is to risk being seen. Take all the beauty and the darkness that lives in your heart and turn it into art. Create magic through everything that has burned and saved you. Change the world by changing the story you were told you had to fit into. Alter your present by altering how you think about yours…

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Quarantine Like A Boss 12:40

4+ y ago12:40

12:40

Temporary self-isolation could soon become a reality as the impact of the coronavirus on the country becomes more pronounced. This is an unprecedented time, and to think of staying at home for an extended period is a lot for anyone to wrap their head around, both physically and mentally. This podcast we will talk about what you can do to keep focus…