Starter Girlz Podcast

Jennifer Loehding
  • 4.9 (39)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

The Starter Girlz Podcast is your source for inspiration, growth, and bold beginnings. Here, “Girlz” isn’t about gender — it’s about grit. It represents the courage to start, the curiosity to grow, and the willingness to evolve. Each episode spotlights dreamers, builders, and difference-makers from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and visionaries who are shaping what’s possible through courage, creativity, and conviction. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, strengthen your financial foundation, build meaningful relationships, or enhance your overall well-being, this podcast is designed to spark curiosity and empower you to take aligned action. Because in order to live the extraordinary, you must start — and every start begins with a decision. Hosted by Jennifer Loehding.

  1. 3d ago

    Why Your Humanity Matters More in an AI-Driven Job Market | Mae Schaefer & Deborah Wheatman

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and professionals navigating career transitions, this episode explores why your humanity matters more in an AI-driven job market—and how personal branding and authentic storytelling can help you stand out. AI job search tools can be helpful, but relying on them alone can make your resume sound like everyone else’s. Human experts can help uncover the experiences, accomplishments, and unique value that automated hiring systems and generic AI-generated language often miss. Jennifer Loehding sits down with Mae Schaefer and Deborah Wheatman, co-founders of Craft Career Studio, to discuss how hiring automation is changing the job search and why an effective career strategy requires more than keywords. They explain how to communicate your value, own your accomplishments, and build a personal brand that connects with the people making hiring decisions. You’ll also hear why resume writing should focus on outcomes rather than responsibilities, how authentic storytelling can strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile, and how to navigate job search rejection in a competitive market. About Mae Schaefer & Deborah Wheatman Mae Schaefer and Deborah Wheatman are the co-founders of Craft Career Studio, where they combine their backgrounds in marketing, research, career strategy, and professional writing to help people navigate career transitions. Through a personalized, high-touch approach, they help professionals clarify their value, strengthen their personal brands, and tell career stories that connect with real people. Connect with Mae Schaefer & Deborah Wheatman Website: https://craftcareerstudio.com Chapters 00:00 Why Humanity Matters in an AI-Driven Job Market 00:58 Celebrating Grit and Determination 02:07 Founding Craft Career Studio 05:18 Services Offered by Craft Career Studio 08:40 The Importance of Storytelling in Resumes 13:40 Crafting Aspirations and Outcomes 17:36 Empowering Women in Career Advancement 20:33 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey 23:23 The Power of Delegation and Focus 25:00 Crafting Unique Career Stories 27:54 The Human Touch in Resume Writing 30:26 Navigating Career Transitions 33:45 The Passion Behind the Work 37:57 Dealing with Job Search Rejections 43:07 Defining Success in Business 45:31 The Boutique Experience in Career Services Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they’ve built, what they’ve learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? Apply here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  2. Sep 2

    How to Win When You Lose the Trophy | Dr. Angela Kerek

    For founders, entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and other growth-minded professionals, success can become so closely tied to achievement that it becomes difficult to know who you are without the title, trophy, or next win. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Dr. Angela Kerek—a former professional tennis player, global law firm partner, entrepreneur, author, and high-performance coach—to explore what her many reinventions have taught her about winning externally while learning how to win from within. Angela explains why high performers often depend on achievement and adrenaline to keep moving, what happens when those external measures disappear, and why sustainable fulfillment requires an identity beyond titles, careers, and trophies. Their conversation explores career transitions, high performance, Active Giving, aging and fitness, menopause, creativity versus execution, listening to the body, creating space for growth, and replacing traditional to-do lists with “win lists” that recognize progress and rebuild self-worth. Connect with Dr. Angela Kerek Website: https://angelakerek.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelakerek Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. startergirlz.com Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  3. Aug 26

    The Hidden Cost of Being the One Who Carries Everything | Jasper Calcara

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, the drive to achieve can sometimes hide the very patterns holding us back. What looks like strength on the outside may be carrying a hidden cost. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with structural engineer, entrepreneur, and speaker Jasper Calcara to explore what nearly three decades of building businesses, leading teams, and solving structural problems taught him about personal growth, self-worth, resilience, and the pressure to be the one who carries everything. Jasper shares how his “Superman complex” helped fuel his ambition and professional success while also masking anxiety, perfectionism, control, and struggles with self-worth. He explains how learning to recognize those internal cracks changed the way he approached his personal life—and why the same drive that helps us achieve can eventually cost us if we don't understand what's underneath it. The conversation explores Jasper’s Be Good, Do Good, Evolve framework, emotional healing, self-awareness, getting unstuck, asking for help, managing anxiety, resilience, and redefining success. Using lessons from structural engineering and bridges, Jasper explains how becoming more flexible and addressing our weak spots can help us withstand the inevitable “earthquakes” of life without collapsing. CONNECT WITH JASPER CALCARA Website: jaspercalcara.com CONNECT WITH STARTER GIRLZ Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they’ve built, what they’ve learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. startergirlz.com WANT TO BE A GUEST ON STARTER GIRLZ? podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  4. Aug 18

    Why You’re Easier to Manipulate Than You Think | Robert Siciliano

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, success isn't only about strategy—it's also about recognizing the blind spots that influence how we think, decide, and respond under pressure. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano to explore what more than 30 years of studying risk, deception, and human behavior has taught him about why we're easier to manipulate than we think—and how becoming more aware can make us harder targets. Robert explains the Human Blind Spot, how scammers manufacture urgency to bypass better judgment, and why understanding human behavior is central to becoming a harder target. The conversation also covers social engineering, online scams, identity theft, password security, two-factor authentication, credit freezes, and fraud prevention. CONNECT WITH ROBERT SICILIANO Website: https://protectnowllc.com Book: Identity Security, Identity Protection and Fraud Prevention — available on Amazon by searching Robert Siciliano. CONNECT WITH STARTER GIRLZ Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. startergirlz.com WANT TO BE A GUEST ON STARTER GIRLZ? podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  5. Aug 7

    Your Home May Be Affecting You More Than You Realize | Loren Ng

    Interior design, visual clutter, nervous system regulation, and psychology-led design may be more connected than you realize. The spaces we live and work in don't just affect what we see—they can influence how we feel, focus, function, and experience everyday life. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with interior designer Loren Ng for a fascinating conversation about why good design goes far beyond aesthetics. Loren takes a holistic approach to understanding how people actually live in their spaces, including the conscious and subconscious needs they may not know how to articulate. From the visual clutter we eventually stop noticing to the small frustrations she calls “quiet friction,” she explains how our environments can either work with us—or quietly work against us. The conversation explores nervous system regulation, invisible wellness, clutter, functionality, and why creating a space that truly supports you begins with understanding the person living inside it. CONNECT WITH LOREN NG Instagram: @loren_ng_designs Website: www.lorenngdesigns.com MORE FROM STARTER GIRLZ: startergirlz.com

  6. Jul 31

    When Crisis Becomes Your Biggest Opportunity | Daniel Linares

    When the pandemic shut down the live events industry, Daniel Linares, founder of DLE Event Group, faced the same question countless entrepreneurs did: Now what? Instead of competing harder in a crowded market, he chose a different path. By embracing Blue Ocean Strategy, developing a growth mindset, and learning to think differently about leadership, Daniel transformed disruption into opportunity—creating a whole new market for his business. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Daniel to explore the mindset shifts, business strategies, and personal growth that helped him build a company designed to scale beyond himself. From discovering the power of specialization to overcoming perfectionism, building the right team, and creating a self-running business, this conversation is packed with insights for entrepreneurs ready to think differently, lead with intention, and build lasting success. CONNECT WITH DANIEL LINARES Personal Website⁠⁠https://www.daniellinares.com⁠⁠ Personal Instagram⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danieltlinares⁠⁠ DLE Event Group Website⁠⁠https://www.dleeventgroup.com⁠⁠ DLE Event Group Instagram⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dleeventgroup⁠⁠ MORE FROM STARTER GIRLZ: startergirlz.com

  7. Jul 21

    The Moment She Stopped Being Fine and Started Living | Tiffanie Janowitz

    What happens when everything looks successful on the outside, but something still feels “fine”? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with leadership coach and Limitless partner Tiffanie Janowitz to explore self-trust, personal growth, intentional living, and the hidden cost of settling for “fine.” Growing up with a checklist of expectations, Tiffanie believed success meant following the rules, checking every box, and building the life she was supposed to want. But after challenging long-held beliefs, navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, and redefining what fulfillment really means, she discovered that “fine” isn’t a destination—it’s often the very thing keeping us stuck. In this powerful conversation, Jennifer and Tiffanie explore why self-trust is the foundation of meaningful success, how personal development fuels business growth, and why the biggest breakthroughs often begin when we stop living on autopilot. They discuss the danger of inherited beliefs, the importance of questioning old narratives, and how learning to trust your own voice can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but unfulfilled inside, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth, purpose, and what it truly means to live intentionally. About Tiffanie Janowitz Tiffanie Janowitz is a mentor and coach to leaders who are ready to stop performing and begin operating at their true potential. Her path has been shaped by a series of personal and professional reckonings, including challenging deeply held beliefs, navigating major identity shifts, advocating for herself through breast cancer, and rebuilding her life with a stronger foundation of self-trust. Today, she works alongside her partners at Limitless Society, where personal development and business development are intentionally brought together. Through coaching, leadership development, and community, Tiffanie helps people reclaim their time, energy, agency, and ability to create a life that feels genuinely aligned. Connect with Tiffanie Janowitz Website: https://tiffaniejanowitz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffaniejanowitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaniejanowitz Chapters 00:00 The Danger of Settling for “Fine” 02:00 Meet Tiffanie Janowitz 03:52 How Hard Things Change Your Perspective 06:05 Growing Up with Expectations and Checklists 08:14 Finding Her Voice 10:35 Breaking the Script 13:25 A Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis 16:03 Gratitude in the Middle of Adversity 18:29 Two Ways to Face Every Obstacle 20:38 Preparing Before Life Happens 22:45 Why Personal Development Drives Business Success 25:35 The Inception Moment 28:10 Identity Beyond the Diagnosis 31:07 Raising Your Standards 33:40 Why Data Beats Emotion 36:03 Why “Fine” Can Keep You Stuck 39:35 The Power of the Words We Choose 42:07 Why Gratitude Changes Everything 43:55 Building Limitless 47:05 Leadership, Delegation, and Trust 48:58 Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mentor 51:55 Keep Pushing 54:00 Curiosity, Alignment, and Better Decisions 56:50 Lessons from a Child’s Curiosity 58:50 Connect with Tiffanie Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  8. Jul 13

    She Followed the Script for Success—Then She Found Her Own | Becca Eve Young

    What happens when you spend years climbing the corporate ladder, building someone else's dream, and checking every box society tells you will lead to success—only to realize you're living a life that no longer feels like your own? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with author, speaker, and transformational guide Becca Eve Young for a powerful conversation about corporate burnout, career success, personal growth, self-discovery, and redefining what it truly means to live an authentic life. After years of leading multimillion-dollar marketing initiatives and building what looked like the perfect life from the outside, everything began to unravel. Divorce. Career uncertainty. A global pandemic. Isolation in rural Mexico. What could have become the darkest chapter of her life instead became the beginning of her greatest transformation. Becca shares how stepping away from the constant pressure to perform allowed her to question the definition of success she had been chasing for decades. Through solitude, loss, and unexpected life changes, she discovered her own voice, embraced a more intentional way of living, and found the courage to stop following everyone else's script and start writing her own. If you've ever felt successful on paper but unfulfilled inside, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that sometimes losing the life you built is exactly what makes room for the life you were meant to live. About Becca Eve Young Becca Eve Young is an author, speaker, and transformational guide who helps founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders reconnect with their authentic voice after outgrowing the identities they've spent years building. After a successful corporate career leading branding and marketing initiatives for multimillion-dollar organizations, a series of life-changing events—including divorce, career disruption, and the pandemic—led her on a journey of profound personal transformation. Today, through her writing, coaching, and speaking, she helps others redefine success, trust their intuition, and build lives that reflect who they truly are rather than who they believe they're supposed to be. Connect with Becca Eve Young Website: https://beccaeveyoung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaeveyoung Book: It's Gonna Get Messy Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Starter Girlz Podcast 02:40 Becca's Early Life & Christian Science 05:10 Climbing the Corporate Ladder 06:35 When Everything Started to Unravel 09:20 Divorce, Layoffs & Being Stranded in Mexico 13:00 Quarantined Alone in Rural Mexico 15:30 Hearing Her Own Voice 18:00 Selling Everything & Starting Over 21:00 The Difference Between Life in Mexico & the U.S. 25:00 Why We Always Ask, "What Do You Do?" 27:00 Building Deeper Human Connections 29:30 Empathy, Perspective & Cultural Awareness 31:30 The Story Behind *It's Gonna Get Messy* 33:45 Losing Her Father & Finding Meaning 36:30 Why We Wait Too Long to Truly Live 39:10 Embracing the Messiness of Life 42:30 The Courage to Share Your Story 44:30 Redefining Success 46:00 Advice for Anyone Feeling Stuck 47:30 Where to Connect with Becca Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the **2-Minute Success Block Quiz** to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

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The Starter Girlz Podcast is your source for inspiration, growth, and bold beginnings. Here, “Girlz” isn’t about gender — it’s about grit. It represents the courage to start, the curiosity to grow, and the willingness to evolve. Each episode spotlights dreamers, builders, and difference-makers from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and visionaries who are shaping what’s possible through courage, creativity, and conviction. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, strengthen your financial foundation, build meaningful relationships, or enhance your overall well-being, this podcast is designed to spark curiosity and empower you to take aligned action. Because in order to live the extraordinary, you must start — and every start begins with a decision. Hosted by Jennifer Loehding.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Loehding
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Starter Girlz Podcast
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