Highlighther: Shining the Spotlight on Female Entrepreneurs

Jenny Herman
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  • Entrepreneurship

Do you love learning from and cheering on savvy businesswomen? Then this podcast is for you! Behind every successful business is a story. The HighlightHer Podcast shares real conversations with women entrepreneurs about how they built their businesses--the risks they took, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. Each episode delivers real stories, priceless inspiration, and practical action for anyone wanting to build something meaningful. From local founders to entrepreneurs around the world, HighlightHer celebrates women who turned ideas into thriving ventures. Hosted by Jenny Herman, creator of the HighlightHer Network. Because her story might inspire your next step!

  1. 4d ago

    Doing It Scared: How Hannah Mills Filled a Gap in Women's Health

    Send Fan Mail!  Are you one of those people that notices when something is missing? Hannah Mills is. She saw a gap in women's health between physical therapy and fitness. She saw how people finish PT and don't have next steps. So what did she do? She created the next step. Listen in as Hannah shares: What another entrepreneur did to give her a boostWhat sets her gym apart from othersWhy she did it scaredHer superpowerAnd moreIf you love conversations with thoughtful, genuine businesswomen, this one is for you! Connect with Hannah and The Mill: Follow the Mill on Facebook and Instagram. Visit The Mill's website to learn more and schedule your free class. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each podcast episode delivered. PLUS there is a gift waiting there for you. Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Join the fun with over 600 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    Doing It Scared: How Hannah Mills Filled a Gap in Women's Health

  2. Sep 4

    She Didn't Plan a Business: Sugar Island Cafe + Bakery's Christy Brinkley

    Send Fan Mail!  Sometimes life has a way of surprising you. Christy had a love for others and feeding them good food. She used her talents to help others, say when someone was sick. Then Christy was encouraged to sell her decorated sugar cookies, and Sugar Island Cafe + Bakery was born. This is a story of how friends push you to try new things and support you. It's a story of learning new things. It's a story of becoming a town favorite. It's a story of hard work. Take a listen to Christy's episode and discover: her superpowerwhat scares herher drive for excellencewomen supporting womenchallenges small business faceand moreConnect with Christy and Sugar Island Cafe + Bakery: Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Drool at her website. Discover her shout out, Team Rafiki. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each podcast episode delivered. PLUS there is a gift waiting there for you. Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Join the fun with over 600 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit. Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    She Didn't Plan a Business: Sugar Island Cafe + Bakery's Christy Brinkley

  3. Aug 28

    Help for Domestic Abuse Survivors: April Herndon of Blooming with Grace Ministries

    Send Fan Mail!  Resources for Domestic Abuse: If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you are concerned your web browsing is being monitored, these pages have emergency exits in red. Bottom right or center. You may also want to consider using a different device or incognito browsing. US:  National Hotline - Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit website Global Assistance - Lila.Help And now to our show notes... Today you get to meet April Herndon of Blooming with Grace Ministries. April and her children are survivors of domestic abuse. Out of this challenging time, April created a new space for others to heal, feel safe, breathe, and start learning new patterns. In this interview, we discuss: the challenges of the emotional and mental side of domestic abusewhy Blooming with Grace Ministries is specialways April helps women find a chance to breatheher dreams for the future of her organizationand moreConnect with April and her organization: Follow Blooming with Grace Ministries on Facebook. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each podcast episode delivered. PLUS there is a gift waiting there for you. Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit. Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    Help for Domestic Abuse Survivors: April Herndon of Blooming with Grace Ministries

  4. Aug 21

    Business Owner at 21 and Still Going Strong! | Alicia of the Golden Leash

    Send Fan Mail!   What if you didn’t wait until you were ready? At just 21, Alicia turned her love for dogs into The Golden Leash, a doggy daycare that has grown through word of mouth, community, and a whole lot of heart. Inspired by her childhood dog's poor experience at a kennel, she built a business around making dogs excited to come back—and making their humans feel like family. Alicia shares how she started in her own home, built a team of about 10 women, created a unique kennel-free boarding experience, and learned to trust herself along the way.   We also talk about growing a business without feeling like you have to make it huge, the power of word-of-mouth referrals, community partnerships, and what happens when the business you love also means experiencing loss with the families you serve. And Alicia has some inspiring advice for anyone sitting on a dream of their own. Connect with Alicia and The Golden Leash: Follow The Golden Leash on Facebook. You don't want to miss the adorable doggy daycare videos! Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each podcast episode delivered. PLUS there is a gift waiting there for you. Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit. Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    Business Owner at 21 and Still Going Strong! | Alicia of the Golden Leash

  5. Aug 14

    How a Simple Plant Sale Turned Into a Thriving Mobile Plant Business: Rosy of Jardin Encantado

    Send Fan Mail! Remember being "stuck at home" during COVID? Rosy reconnected with succulents during that time. She went from a yard-sale style plant sale to pop-ups with tables, to Southeast Michigan's first mobile plant boutique to a plant fest! That's an exciting progression! In addition to that amazing trajectory, Rosy and I also discuss:  🏡 The unexpected signs that helped Rosy know she was on the right path  🤝 Why community and networking have been such a huge part of her growth  💪 The challenges of running a mobile business  👩‍👧 What entrepreneurship looks like when you're raising a little one  ❤️ Why giving back has always been part of Rosy's business and more!Rosy kicks off Season 3 of the HighlightHer podcast. Hit play and enjoy the conversation. Connect with Rosy:  Follow Jardin Encantado on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok so you know where she will be next! Tell her HighlightHer sent you. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each podcast episode delivered. PLUS there is a gift waiting there for you. Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit. Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    How a Simple Plant Sale Turned Into a Thriving Mobile Plant Business: Rosy of Jardin Encantado

  6. Aug 7

    Connection, Chronic Pain, and Clarity: Season 2 Bonus Episode

    Send Fan Mail! The interview may have ended...but the conversation didn't. After each HighlightHer interview, my guests and I keep talking. We dive into  specific topics, share personal stories, and unpack ideas we didn't have time to explore during the episode. Those conversations became After the Highlight, an exclusive collection available on Patreon. Today, I'm giving you a sneak peek. You'll hear:  💜 Alyssa Roy on why genuine connection matters more than social media.   💜 Christina Little on navigating life with chronic pain and giving yourself permission to pace instead of compare.   💜 Urmi Hossein on building a personal brand that reflects who you are—even if you never considered yourself "a brand."  If you enjoy these conversations, you'll find many more waiting inside the After the Highlight collection. Thanks for being part of another incredible season of HighlightHer. I'll see you in Season 3! Fun in the HighlightHer community: Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each conversation delivered. Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit! Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    Connection, Chronic Pain, and Clarity: Season 2 Bonus Episode

  7. Jul 31

    Launching a Business While Terrified: Mattie Cummins of Cerebrations

    Send Fan Mail! If you've ever been afraid to do something new, if you've ever dealt with anxiety, if you've had people doubt you--this conversation is for you! Today I chat with Mattie Cummins of Cerebrations.org. She was a single mom during the pandemic who decided to launch a business even though she was, in her words, terrified. Listen for the full-circle mom when her teen son tells her what he thinks of that time! We'll chat about boundary settingthe corporate way vs. entrepreneurshipwomen as business ownersand more!This is a great episode for all women.  Connect with Mattie: Follow Mattie on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Get the boundaries scripts at her website. Just scroll down a bit. Want to learn about the variety of services her team offers? Check out Cerebrations. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and get each podcast episode delivered. Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Know someone who should be a guest on the HighlightHer podcast? Nominate her here! Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit! Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    Launching a Business While Terrified: Mattie Cummins of Cerebrations

  8. Jul 24

    She Started a Boutique While Teaching Full-Time: Angela Merrihew of Majestic Threads Co.

    Send Fan Mail! What happens when you're a full-time teacher, a mom of twins... and decide to launch a clothing boutique anyway? In this episode, I sit down with Angela, founder of Majestic Threads Co., to talk about what it's really like to build a business in the middle of a very full life. In less than a year, she's gone from online sales and pop-up events to launching her own mobile boutique—and she's done it one step at a time. Along the way, we talk about:  Why Angela considers her ADHD an entrepreneurial superpower  How she balances teaching, motherhood, and growing a business  Why listening to her customers has shaped every step of her boutique  The excitement (and risk!) of buying inventory months before the seasons change  The power of community over competition  The meaningful story behind the name Majestic Threads Co. And more!One of the best moments is hearing how Angela honors her dad's legacy through her business, while building something her own children can one day look back on with pride. If you've been waiting for the "right" time to start something, I hope this conversation reminds you that sometimes the next small step is all you need. Connect with Angel & Majestic Threads Co: Follow them on Facebook. Visit their website. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon for more confidence-boosting conversation! Jenny and guests continue the conversation after the episode ends and expand on topics related to life and entrepreneurship. Claim your gift Advice, Encouragement & Lessons from 10 Female Entrepreneurs and also get each podcast episode delivered. Join the fun with over 500 other HighlightHer Network fans on Facebook! Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step. Know someone who should be a guest on the HighlightHer podcast? Nominate her here! Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit! Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift. Credits: Editing: Greg Herman Music: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

    She Started a Boutique While Teaching Full-Time: Angela Merrihew of Majestic Threads Co.
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Do you love learning from and cheering on savvy businesswomen? Then this podcast is for you! Behind every successful business is a story. The HighlightHer Podcast shares real conversations with women entrepreneurs about how they built their businesses--the risks they took, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. Each episode delivers real stories, priceless inspiration, and practical action for anyone wanting to build something meaningful. From local founders to entrepreneurs around the world, HighlightHer celebrates women who turned ideas into thriving ventures. Hosted by Jenny Herman, creator of the HighlightHer Network. Because her story might inspire your next step!

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