Doing Business Like a Woman Podcast

Melissa Kellogg Lueck
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The Doing Business Like a Woman podcast is for women entrepreneurs in any stage of building their own business - whether you're just getting started or are a seasoned pro - that wants to make more money and have a greater impact while growing into the full expression of yourself as a female entrepreneur. More women than ever are starting and running businesses, and we are creating a whole new way of doing business. I used to think doing business like a woman was a problem and now I know it's a major asset in many ways. It is now possible to step into the full expression of myself as a woman and all that entails as well as make lots of money and impact countless lives. This podcast celebrates, inspires and instructs women of all stages of business and life to start, grow, and scale businesses - and lives - that create greater financial freedom and choices for themselves and their families.

  1. 154. What $1M in Revenue Actually Means to Me

    4D AGO

    154. What $1M in Revenue Actually Means to Me

    After closing my books for 2025, I realized I’ve officially crossed $1,010,850 in all-time revenue. And while yes, I’m proud of the number, what matters more is what it represents and what I’m really celebrating. It means I’ve spent twenty years creating value, serving entrepreneurs, and helping small businesses grow. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m talking about why celebration can feel so uncomfortable for women entrepreneurs, how skipping it quietly drains our confidence and momentum, and why stopping to acknowledge your wins is one of the most powerful marketing and mindset practices you can have. If celebration feels awkward, uncomfortable, or unnecessary, this episode is for you! Timestamps: 00:00 – Why this episode felt vulnerable to record01:45 – Why celebration feels hard for so many women03:10 – What we focus on, we create more of05:00 – Why skipping celebration quietly hurts your business06:45 – The $1,010,850 realization and why I almost didn’t share it08:30 – What making the money actually represents to me10:45 – The million lessons behind the milestone12:40 – Why staying in the game matters more than speed14:30 – How celebration fuels confidence, visibility, and marketing16:15 – A simple daily practice to notice your wins18:20 – What’s coming next on the podcast19:45 – My invitation to celebrate together and book a call21:00 – Why I believe so deeply in the work you’re doing Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    23 min
  2. 153. Building Resilience, Handling Failure, and How to Bet on Yourself

    FEB 2

    153. Building Resilience, Handling Failure, and How to Bet on Yourself

    There have been seasons in my business where I seriously wondered if I should quit. Not because I didn’t love the work, but because the rejection felt personal, the growth felt slow, and my confidence took a hit. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m talking honestly about what it really takes to get out of your own way and keep going as a woman entrepreneur. I share real stories from my own business, including a stretch where I heard “no” over and over again, and the mindset shifts that helped me stay in the game long enough to build the business I have today. In this episode, I talk about: Why growth is always happening Why feeling your feelings is part of building resilience How enthusiasm and energy are created on purpose What it really means to bet on yourself as a CEO If you need encouragement to get out of your own way and keep going, especially during the seasons that feel discouraging, slow, or uncertain, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why getting out of your own way matters more than ever02:00 – Why business is harder than most people admit04:00 – Growth is our natural state07:00 – How to reflect on a “non-revenue growth” year without spiraling09:30 – Why failure and rejection feel can feel personal14:30 – Learning to feel disappointment instead of avoiding it16:30 – How resilience is actually built18:30 – Creating enthusiasm and energy on purpose21:00 – Why your energy matters more than your strategy23:00 – What it really means to bet on yourself25:30 – Making decisions faster and trusting yourself as CEO27:00 – Encouragement for the year ahead Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    27 min
  3. 152. Trusting Your Fifth Brain with My Client Frankie Rollins

    JAN 19

    152. Trusting Your Fifth Brain with My Client Frankie Rollins

    What if the voice you keep doubting is actually the one that knows exactly what to do next? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m joined by my client Frankie Rollins, founder of The Fifth Brain Collective, writer, teacher, and entrepreneur. Frankie helps people trust themselves enough to bring their ideas to life, especially the ones they’ve been sitting on for years. We talk about writing, creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the deep similarities between them. This conversation is for any woman who knows she has something to say, something to build, something to offer… and keeps second-guessing herself anyway. In this episode, Frankie and I talk about: What the Fifth Brain is and why every woman has one How tiny rules and internal narratives keep women stuck The mindset shifts required to create abundance and sustainability What it really means to lead from who you are This is one of those conversations that reminds you that you’re not broken, behind, or missing anything. You already know more than you think. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and introducing Frankie Rollins02:00 – Why helping people get their writing done matters so deeply04:30 – Everyone has a story and why the world needs all of them06:30 – Frankie’s accidental path into entrepreneurship09:30 – Leaving academia and choosing herself12:00 – Trusting yourself before you know how it will work14:00 – What the Fifth Brain really is17:00 – How tiny rules limit creativity and business growth20:00 – Writing, entrepreneurship, and self trust23:00 – Why permission is not required to create26:00 – Mindset shifts around money and abundance29:00 – Becoming the next version of yourself as a leader32:00 – Leading from your Fifth Brain35:00 – What Frankie is building next38:00 – How to connect with Frankie and The Fifth Brain Collective41:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement Connect with Jenn: 🌐 Website: https://www.frankierollins.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifth_brain_collective_writing/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e.frankierollins 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifthbraincollective 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifthbraincollective Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    44 min
  4. 151. Using AI Without Losing Trust, Voice, or Connection

    JAN 12

    151. Using AI Without Losing Trust, Voice, or Connection

    I was sitting at the dinner table with my teenagers the other night, and somehow the conversation shifted to a topic on AI, creativity, and trust. I wasn’t surprised by their opinions on the technology, because they frequently poke fun at me for using it. However, it was moving to hear how deeply they care about what’s real and the importance of actually thinking for themselves. And that got me thinking…. these kids are the next generation of buyers. And honestly, they’re already influencing how trust works in the marketplace. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m sharing my honest perspective on how trust-driven businesses can use AI in their marketing. I teach you: Why trust in business feels harder to build right now Why your wisdom, experience, and voice are still your greatest assets And how to use AI to amplify your voice without replacing it If you’ve been wondering how to use AI without losing connection, credibility, or confidence, this conversation will help you find your footing. Timestamps: 00:00 – A family dinner conversation about AI02:10 – Why my kids are uncomfortable with not knowing what’s real04:40 – These teenagers are future clients and decision makers06:30 – Why trust feels harder to build right now08:15 – What a “trust recession” means for service businesses10:20 – The question I ask before using AI for anything12:40 – Why I refuse to let AI replace my wisdom or intellect15:10 – How I think about AI as an assistant, not a leader17:45 – Where AI helps me save time without losing connection20:30 – How I repurpose content using AI without outsourcing my voice23:15 – What I want you thinking about before you use AI in your business25:00 – Final thoughts on trust, leadership, and staying human Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    24 min
  5. 150. What is Value and How to Offer it Consistently

    JAN 5

    150. What is Value and How to Offer it Consistently

    Have you ever caught yourself spiraling over your pricing, trying to find the “perfect” marketing strategy, or doubting your value as a business owner? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m talking all about value — one of the most important concepts you need to understand if you want consistent clients and sustainable income. I teach you: The difference between your inherent worth and your business value How value actually turns into revenue What creating more value in your business looks like How to market in a way that builds certainty and trust I guarantee, by the end of this episode, you’ll be well on your way toward your marketing feeling more simple and grounded. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why understanding value changed everything in my business01:30 – The most common question women ask about marketing03:00 – What “value” actually means in business04:10 – The difference between inherent worth and business value05:30 – Why women take marketing results personally07:00 – How value creates the exchange of money09:00 – Why value is fluid and always evolving10:45 – How certainty increases perceived value12:00 – What marketing really is in trust-driven businesses13:45 – How value stacks and leads clients to say yes15:30 – Why obsessing over best-fit clients changes everything17:30 – Real examples of value you can offer consistently19:30 – How to stop guessing and start asking your people21:00 – Invitation to get support clarifying your value Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    23 min
  6. 149. The Inner Work Behind Sustainable Success with Jenn Adamson

    12/22/2025

    149. The Inner Work Behind Sustainable Success with Jenn Adamson

    My guest & client Jenn Adamson told me, “We can’t create anything sustainable unless we feel safe in our own bodies.” And if you’ve ever tried to grow a business while also battling self-doubt, perfectionism, or a nervous system that feels like it’s on a roller coaster… you know exactly what she means. In this beautiful conversation of the Doing Business Like a Woman podcast, Jenn and I talk about: ✨ What it really means to bet on yourself✨ The link between self-trust and making brave business decisions✨ Why perfection disconnects us from clients, and presence builds trust✨ How Jenn rebuilt her leadership approach after burnout✨ The emotional, spiritual, and practical work behind becoming the woman who can hold big success We also talk about slowing down, creating white space, regulating our nervous systems, feeling alive again, and why investing in coaching is an act of devotion to your future self. This conversation is one I know will stay with you long after you listen. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & why this conversation is so needed right now01:00 – Introducing Jenn and her extraordinary professional background03:00 – Understanding subconscious beliefs & how they drive our results05:00 – Who Jenn serves today & the evolution of her leadership work07:00 – Burnout, achievement, and the hollow feeling success can bring09:00 – Regulation, safety, and why our bodies tell the truth first11:00 – The dance between ambition, joy, and enjoying the journey14:00 – Vision, becoming “her,” and why creation starts on the inside17:00 – Doing business like a woman: presence, softness, trust21:00 – Why people buy from safety, not perfection24:00 – The nursing story that changed how Jenn leads forever28:00 – Grace, beginner energy & creating psychological safety32:00 – White space: why your business needs you to slow down36:00 – High-impact action vs. busy work39:00 – Celebrating Jenn’s massive growth year43:00 – Courage, emotions & why most women hold themselves back45:00 – What every woman should know about coaching48:00 – How to connect with Jenn & an invitation to reach out Connect with Jenn: 🌐 Website: www.jennadamson.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamjennadamson 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/iamjennadamson 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/iamjennadamson 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@iamjennadamson Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    50 min
  7. 148. How to Build a Client Journey That Actually Works

    12/15/2025

    148. How to Build a Client Journey That Actually Works

    Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I must be bad at marketing,” because you aren’t getting consistent clients? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa does a deep dive into the client journey and the best way to market while staying connected to your brilliance. You’ll learn: The real reason your marketing feels hard Why perfection kills connection (every single time) The tangible and intangible steps every client takes before they hire you How a thoughtful client journey creates safety, trust, and consistent revenue If you want marketing to feel natural, collaborative, and not weird, you need a client journey that supports you and your clients. Let this episode be the first step in building yours today. Timestamps: 00:00 — Setting the stage for why your client journey matters.01:00 – Why marketing feels overwhelming03:00 – Why there’s no one “magic marketing strategy”04:00 – Perfection creates disconnection05:00 – Shifting your focus from strategy to the human you’re best suited to serve06:30 – The tangible and intangible parts of a client journey07:30 – Why intentional client journeys help selling feel natural and collaborative09:00 – How I built my own client journey14:00 – Why nurturing the relationship is always the priority16:00 – How to offer a clear next step without overwhelming them17:00 – Why you need to keep it simple18:30 – Entrepreneurship as a series of experiments and how your client journey fits in.19:00 – An invitation to work together on your client journey Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

    22 min
  8. 147. The Real Reason Your Networking Isn’t Turning Into Clients

    11/24/2025

    147. The Real Reason Your Networking Isn’t Turning Into Clients

    What if bringing in clients has nothing to do with saying the perfect words, having a flawless elevator pitch, or finding the “right room”? What if the magic is actually in trusting your natural gifts of connection, communication, and service? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa shares the most important step in any marketing plan: nurturing relationships. You’ll learn: Why relationship always comes before revenue How trust is built through frequent and intentional connection Why women are naturally built for networking The difference between get energy and give energy How to build simple next-step invitations that grow relationships with ease Let this episode be a gentle reminder to lean into your natural gifts. With a bit of support, marketing can be simple, magnetic, and even fun! Timestamps: 00:00 — Melissa’s introduction about a gorgeous fall morning, the northern lights, and setting the tone for nurturing relationships1:30 — The three steps of a simple marketing plan (and the most important one)03:00 — Why embodying your business value makes marketing magnetic04:00 — “I’m doing so much… why am I not getting clients?”05:00 — What if every room is the right room because you are there?06:00 — Trusting yourself: your words, your energy, your value07:00 — Relationship before revenue08:30 — Showing up with intention to connect instead of pressure10:00 — The “trust recession” and today’s longer buy cycle12:00 — Women are natural nurturers, and that’s a business superpower13:00 — Give energy vs get energy in business16:00 — Understanding your client journey and simple next steps18:00 — Zig Ziglar’s wisdom: help them get what they want20:00 — The tomato garden metaphor (nurture until they ripen)23:00 — Practical ways Melissa nurtures in her own business26:00 — How often relationships actually need connection29:00 — Invitation to build your own intentional, simple client journey Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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The Doing Business Like a Woman podcast is for women entrepreneurs in any stage of building their own business - whether you're just getting started or are a seasoned pro - that wants to make more money and have a greater impact while growing into the full expression of yourself as a female entrepreneur. More women than ever are starting and running businesses, and we are creating a whole new way of doing business. I used to think doing business like a woman was a problem and now I know it's a major asset in many ways. It is now possible to step into the full expression of myself as a woman and all that entails as well as make lots of money and impact countless lives. This podcast celebrates, inspires and instructs women of all stages of business and life to start, grow, and scale businesses - and lives - that create greater financial freedom and choices for themselves and their families.

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