Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth

Hosted by Holly Haynes
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Crush the Rush™ is the female entrepreneur podcast for sustainable business growth—created for women business owners who want to scale profitably without burnout, hustle culture, or constant social media. Hosted by Holly Haynes, business strategist and former Fortune 500 executive, this business podcast for women helps established female entrepreneurs build intentional, scalable businesses using simple systems, organic client attraction, and values-based strategy. Each week, you’ll learn how to: Grow a profitable business without working 24/7Attract clients organically without Instagram or daily postingBuild simple, scalable business systems and workflowsCreate predictable revenue through evergreen marketing strategiesLead like a CEO while protecting your time and energyThrough practical strategy episodes and honest conversations, Crush the Rush™ breaks down what it actually takes to grow a sustainable business in today’s online economy. New episodes every Monday. If you’re a female entrepreneur ready for clarity, systems, and sustainable growth—this podcast is for you.

  1. 608 - The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels

    5D AGO

    608 - The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels

    If you’ve ever struggled to explain what you do without rambling, it’s not because you’re unclear on your expertise, it’s because you haven’t defined your distinctive edge. In this episode, I sit down with business strategist Megan Yelaney, creator of the Distinctive Edge framework, to unpack what actually makes you different in a crowded market and how to turn that clarity into real demand, confidence, and sustainable business growth. We talk about what a signature framework really is (and what it’s not), why so many established female entrepreneurs accidentally blend in despite having incredible results, and how to articulate your unique approach in a way that attracts aligned clients without working more hours or hustling harder. We also get real about building a life-first business in a full season of life. From twin mom realities to managing mental load and protecting presence, this conversation with Megan Yelaney bridges strategy and sustainability in a way that feels grounded and honest. If you’re ready to stop sounding like everyone else and start owning what makes you different, this episode will help you clarify your message and simplify your growth.   Today you’ll hear: 04:52 – What building a life-first business actually looks like in this season (and why presence matters more than hours worked)07:18 – The hidden reason you can’t “turn work off” and how to mentally separate business from life10:41 – What a distinctive edge really is (and why caring more isn’t differentiation)14:22 – Why established women entrepreneurs accidentally blend in, even when they’re highly skilled18:09 – How to identify the patterns and perspectives that make your work uniquely powerful22:37 – Turning your natural process into a signature framework you can articulate clearly27:48 – The difference between storytelling that connects and storytelling that converts31:55 – How clarity increases demand without increasing workload36:12 – What to do when life is “life-ing” and you still need to show up in your business40:26 – Why sustainable business growth starts with positioning, not more content  Connect with Megan: Website: www.meganyelaney.com Instagram: @meganyelaney FREE Resource: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Join the Anti-Social Reset Challenge →www.hollymariehaynes.com/reset (starting March 3rd, 2026) 🎙️ Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Workshop and Private Podcast → www.hollymariehaynes.com/workshop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat   🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    39 min
  2. 607 - Why We Chose a 3-Day Challenge Over a Webinar for Our Spring Launch (Marketing Without Social Media)

    FEB 16

    607 - Why We Chose a 3-Day Challenge Over a Webinar for Our Spring Launch (Marketing Without Social Media)

    In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing why we are bringing back a three-day challenge for our spring launch, what makes a challenge actually work right now, and how to design one that creates real momentum instead of more noise.   In today’s episode, I share: 03:58 – Why challenges are making a comeback and what people actually need in this season06:00 – The shift from “watch and learn” to “move and implement”08:01 – What most challenges get wrong and how to design one that delivers real wins10:59 – How to create a sign-up incentive that drives commitment, not just clicks12:26 – Why timeliness and seasonality matter more than evergreen right now14:26 – Adding fun, accountability, and community without creating chaos16:45 – The intentional decision to make this challenge paid and why commitment changes everything20:55 – Teaching micro partnerships as a sustainable alternative to social media25:22 – Day one: the reset, stepping away from social, and auditing what’s actually working28:26 – Day two: mapping visibility, nurture, and conversion into a clear strategy29:11 – Day three: implementation, execution, and building momentum you can actually sustain  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Join the Anti-Social Reset Challenge →www.hollymariehaynes.com/reset (starting March 3rd, 2026) 🎙️ Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Workshop and Private Podcast → www.hollymariehaynes.com/workshop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat   🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    23 min
  3. 606 - Money Mindset for Female Entrepreneurs: How to Expand Your Capacity to Receive and Manifest More Income with Jamie Berman

    FEB 9

    606 - Money Mindset for Female Entrepreneurs: How to Expand Your Capacity to Receive and Manifest More Income with Jamie Berman

    Sometimes it’s not that you’re doing anything “wrong” with money, it’s that you’re operating from patterns you never consciously chose.   In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Berman, a master certified money coach with a background in spiritual psychology, to unpack why money can feel heavy even when your business is working. Together, we explore how subconscious beliefs, inherited scarcity, and hustle-driven identity quietly shape the way we earn, receive, and relate to money.   Jamie shares a grounded, practical approach to manifestation that goes far beyond affirmations, helping us shift from forcing outcomes to trusting ourselves, our timing, and our capacity to receive. This conversation is about expanding financially without burning out, betraying your values, or abandoning ease.   If you’ve ever felt like you want more financially but refuse to hustle harder to get it, this episode will help you reframe what’s possible and how it actually arrives.   Today you’ll hear: 03:16 – What building a life-first business really means and why business is only one slice of the pie05:58 – Why your current money identity isn’t factual and how it was formed before age eight08:00 – How to treat manifestation like a one-year experiment instead of a lifelong commitment10:17 – The “It Is Done” practice and how shifting from longing to knowing changes everything13:16 – Why manifestation is a daily practice, not a one-time vision board15:36 – Releasing guilt around making money and why women earning more benefits everyone18:08 – The difference between forcing outcomes and trusting aligned action20:43 – Why ease, fun, and relaxation can actually increase income22:49 – How to use mantras without bypassing disbelief or nervous system resistance23:23 – What leaning into your zone of genius looks like in this season  Connect with Jamie: Instagram: @jamieberman_ Website: https://jamieberman.com Free Manifestation for Business Workbook: https://jamieberman.kit.com/8647598379   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Join the Anti-Social Reset Challenge →www.hollymariehaynes.com/reset (starting March 3rd, 2026) 🎙️ Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Workshop and Private Podcast → www.hollymariehaynes.com/workshop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    27 min
  4. 605 - From Corporate to CEO: How I Built a Sustainable, Profitable Business as a Female Entrepreneur

    FEB 2

    605 - From Corporate to CEO: How I Built a Sustainable, Profitable Business as a Female Entrepreneur

    In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing the origin story behind the business, the podcast, and the life-first philosophy that shaped everything, why it didn’t start polished or planned, and how small, aligned decisions built something sustainable over time.   In today’s episode, I share: 01:48 – Why it took 600 episodes to finally tell the origin story03:36 – How the podcast became the anchor for the entire business05:36 – The Jenny’s Ice Cream moment that changed how I thought about impact and work07:15 – What the “bus stop dream” is and why it became the real metric for success09:47 – Starting a business in the margins while working full-time and raising twins12:01 – How the pandemic forced a life-first business model before it was trendy14:10 – Why community beat courses and shaped the direction of the business16:08 – Making the leap from corporate with clarity, support, and imperfect timing18:56 – Building systems around energy, capacity, and real life21:01 – Why SEO, relationships, and the podcast outperform constant visibility24:15 – Hiring specialists instead of trying to do everything yourself26:48 – Using AI as a support tool without losing voice or humanity29:13 – Three prompts to define your own bus stop dream and non-negotiables  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Join the Anti-Social Reset Challenge →www.hollymariehaynes.com/reset (starting March 3rd, 2026) 🎙️ Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Workshop and Private Podcast → www.hollymariehaynes.com/workshop (after March 3rd, 2026) 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    36 min
  5. 604 - What “Having It All” Really Looks Like for Women Entrepreneurs with Amanda Goetz of Girlboss

    JAN 26

    604 - What “Having It All” Really Looks Like for Women Entrepreneurs with Amanda Goetz of Girlboss

    What if “having it all” isn’t about balance at all—but about intention, seasonality, and letting different parts of yourself take the lead at different times?   In this special crossover episode, Stephanie from the Capture Your Confidence Podcast joins me alongside our guest Amanda Goetz, CEO of Girlboss. Together, we unpack ambition, identity, and the invisible pressure women carry to be everything to everyone—at the same time.   Amanda shares the frameworks behind her “life-first” philosophy, including why ambition doesn’t have to be one-dimensional, how to move between roles without burnout, and the mindset shifts that helped her redefine success across motherhood, leadership, partnership, and personal fulfillment. This conversation is equal parts validating, practical, and permission-giving—for anyone navigating growth without wanting to lose themselves in the process.   If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are at work and who you are at home—or wondered why rest still feels so hard to claim—this episode will help you see your life through a more compassionate, sustainable lens.   Today you’ll hear: 03:43 – What a true life-first business looks like in this season of Amanda’s life07:49 – The moment she realized her version of success no longer fit—and needed to change12:06 – Why ambition isn’t one-dimensional and how seasons determine what’s on the “front burner”17:49 – How to create hierarchy between roles instead of trying to be everything at once19:05 – The ART of Transition: awareness, ritual, and protecting your focus between roles23:14 – Why “commute rituals” matter—especially when you work from home27:20 – How Amanda protects joy, fun, and levity without abandoning ambition33:06 – The concept of a “minimally viable day” and letting B-minus be enough38:41 – Defining toxic grit and why hustle without intention leads to burnout39:22 – The truth about rest, productivity, and what endurance has taught her about sustainability  Connect with Amanda: Website - https://www.amandagoetz.com/  Life's a Game Newsletter - https://amandagoetz.kit.com/posts  Toxic Grit - https://amzn.to/4jEXk8A    Connect with Whitney & Stephanie:  Email: captureyourconfidencepodcast@gmail.com Stephanie IG: @_stephanie_hanna_ The Other 85: https://theother85.net/  Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Take the FREE CEO Week Challenge → www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    44 min
  6. 603 - What to Invest in for Sustainable Business Growth in 2026: 5 Things I’m Doing (and Why)

    JAN 19

    603 - What to Invest in for Sustainable Business Growth in 2026: 5 Things I’m Doing (and Why)

    In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re actually prioritizing right now—why a slower start isn’t a setback, and how refining your focus, energy, and systems can lead to more aligned, sustainable growth. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing momentum and start building a business that works with your life, not against it.   In today’s episode, I share: 01:48 – Why a slow, messy start to the year can be exactly what you need03:36 – What a “becoming year” really looks like when you stop setting rigid goals05:36 – Why energy and health became the first non-negotiable investment07:07 – The power of choosing one fun, life-giving focus instead of a long resolution list09:13 – Why podcasting remains the anchor platform and center of the business10:45 – How SEO and evergreen content support growth without constant visibility12:06 – Building a human-first sales system rooted in relationships and follow-up13:26 – Why community and micro-partnerships are replacing hustle-driven marketing15:09 – How AI is being used as support, not a replacement, for creativity and voice17:47 – Why hiring specialists (not doing everything yourself) protects your time and energy19:29 – Letting branding, creativity, and travel be part of a sustainable business rhythm22:15 – Three grounding questions to help you choose your anchor, background systems, and what to stop forcing  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Take the FREE CEO Week Challenge → www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    28 min
  7. 602 - How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Speaking and Thought Leadership Into Income with Jess Ekstrom

    JAN 12

    602 - How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Speaking and Thought Leadership Into Income with Jess Ekstrom

    If you’ve ever wondered whether speaking could actually turn into income—or questioned if your story is “big enough” to share—this episode will change the way you see your voice and your potential. In this conversation, I sit down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Jess Ekstrom to talk about how entrepreneurs can use speaking and thought leadership to build confidence, visibility, and sustainable income. We discuss what it really looks like to grow a business while balancing family and travel, how to confidently charge for your expertise, and why speaking has become one of the most powerful authority-building tools in Jess’s business. Jess also shares the mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs move past self-doubt, step into leadership, and turn their voice into an income stream—without burnout or chasing constant visibility. If you’re an entrepreneur curious about speaking, personal branding, or building authority in a way that aligns with your life and values, this episode will help you see that you already have what it takes to get started.  Today you’ll hear: 03:35 – What a life-first business looks like for Jess in this season of motherhood06:10 – How becoming a parent pushed her to finally charge her value as a speaker07:10 – The “Gig Scorecard” she uses to decide which speaking opportunities are truly worth it10:48 – Her process for uncovering the through-line in your story (even if you don’t think you have one)12:56 – The vulnerable moment she started sharing on stage that changed the way audiences connected with her14:48 – Why speaking becomes a launchpad for book deals, media opportunities, and new revenue16:20 – The first step she recommends if you want to start speaking this year19:00 – Her mantra before big events and the mindset shift from spotlight to lighthouse26:11 – The advice she’d give her younger self about evolving, pivoting, and worrying less about what people thinkCONNECT WITH JESS: Website: www.jessekstrom.com Instagram: @jess_ekstrom January Speak on Stage Bootcamp: https://micdropworkshop.spiffy.co/a/bootcamp/5805   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Take the FREE CEO Week Challenge → www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    31 min
  8. 601 - New Year Planning for Entrepreneurs: Why January Isn’t the Time to Rush Growth

    JAN 5

    601 - New Year Planning for Entrepreneurs: Why January Isn’t the Time to Rush Growth

    In this episode, I’m sharing why entrepreneurs don’t need a rigid New Year plan for growth—and how a more sustainable approach to planning can create clarity, momentum, and focus without burnout. We’ll talk about why January doesn’t need to be rushed, how stepping away from internet-driven pressure leads to better decision-making, and what it looks like to set a few clear, grounded non-negotiables instead of an overpacked plan. If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to plan the new year with intention, protect your energy, and build long-term growth without forcing productivity, this episode will help you slow down, recalibrate, and lead your business in a way that actually works. In today’s episode, I share: 03:48 – Why 2026 feels like a “becoming year” and what the Year of the Horse symbolizes for leadership, clarity, and movement07:18 – How treating January as a recalibration month (not a sprint) changed everything08:48 – Why focusing on non-negotiables matters more than setting big goals or resolutions09:28 – Why the podcast remains the portal and the most aligned anchor in the business10:38 – The power of one simple weekly email and how the Better Together newsletter fits into a sustainable rhythm11:48 – Why committing to one in-person networking event a month creates real momentum and connection12:48 – How the CEO Week schedule provides structure without rigidity (and why No-Meeting Fridays are sacred)14:08 – A simple framework to define your own theme, non-negotiables, and quarterly rhythm16:18 – Permission to stop forcing clarity, trust your boundaries, and let your habits reveal what’s next  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Take the FREE CEO Week Challenge → www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    19 min
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Crush the Rush™ is the female entrepreneur podcast for sustainable business growth—created for women business owners who want to scale profitably without burnout, hustle culture, or constant social media. Hosted by Holly Haynes, business strategist and former Fortune 500 executive, this business podcast for women helps established female entrepreneurs build intentional, scalable businesses using simple systems, organic client attraction, and values-based strategy. Each week, you’ll learn how to: Grow a profitable business without working 24/7Attract clients organically without Instagram or daily postingBuild simple, scalable business systems and workflowsCreate predictable revenue through evergreen marketing strategiesLead like a CEO while protecting your time and energyThrough practical strategy episodes and honest conversations, Crush the Rush™ breaks down what it actually takes to grow a sustainable business in today’s online economy. New episodes every Monday. If you’re a female entrepreneur ready for clarity, systems, and sustainable growth—this podcast is for you.

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