Female Founder Unplugged

Lindsay White
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Welcome to Female Founder Unplugged, the podcast for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are scaling businesses, leading teams, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—all while trying to keep their sanity intact. Hosted by Lindsay White, a people & culture strategist, leadership coach, speaker and best-selling author, this show dives deep into the unfiltered realities of growing and leading a successful business. We’re talking about the messy middle—hiring struggles, leadership challenges, burnout, and the moments no one posts about on Instagram. Each episode features honest, no-BS conversations with powerhouse female founders who share their wins, their failures, and the hard-earned lessons they’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale without losing yourself in the process, how to build a high-performing team without the hiring headaches, or how to stay connected to your vision when the pressure is on—this is the show for you. So, if you’re ready to unplug from the noise, the self-doubt, and the unrealistic highlight reels, hit subscribe and let’s get real about what it actually takes to grow and lead with confidence. 🎧 New episodes go live every Thursday! Subscribe now and let’s get unplugged.

  1. 1D AGO

    [S5, Ep23] Chief Everything Officer - Stop Being The Answer For Everyone

    Send us a text If you feel more like the Help Desk than the CEO, this one’s for you. Somewhere between building your business and leading your team, you became the Chief Everything Officer — solving every problem, approving every decision, and holding everything together by sheer willpower. It’s not sustainable. And it’s not leadership. ⚡️ Episode Highlights 🚨 Why “firefighter mode” isn’t leadership — it’s survival🧠 How over-functioning leaders create under-functioning teams🤝 The truth about accountability (and why it starts with you)🧭 The leadership shift from crutch → catalyst💬 What it takes to let go without losing controlAnd if you’re ready for one-on-one help to step out of firefighter mode, book a Spark Session — one hour, one problem, one solution. Together, we’ll pinpoint where your boundaries are breaking down, so you can stop being the answer for everyone and start leading like the CEO again. 👉 Book your Spark Session Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    14 min

  2. OCT 30

    [S5, Ep22] Hiring Doesn't Have To Be Scary

    Send us a text It’s spooky season — but let’s be honest, nothing’s scarier than trying to make your first (or next) hire. You’re standing at the edge of freedom in your business… but all you can think about are the horror stories. In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m breaking down how to take the fear out of hiring and bring clarity back into your leadership. ✨ Episode Highlights 🎯 The #1 mindset shift: Stop hiring for relief and start hiring for results.👥 How to define the real gap before you post the job.🧭 The 5-step framework I use with my clients to make confident, values-aligned hires.💡 What to measure so you’ll know if your new hire is truly working out.🔦 How to spot (and stop) your own leadership traps before they derail a new team member.You don’t need a magic potion — just a clear plan. Tune in now and let’s make your next hire one that helps you actually sleep at night. And if you’re ready for one-on-one help to map out your hiring plan, book a Spark Session — one hour, one problem, one solution. Let’s make your next hire the best one yet. 👉 Book your Spark Session Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    22 min

  3. OCT 23

    [S5, Ep21] Building a Bold Culture with Bananas & Boundaries (with Jennie Coleman)

    Send us a text What if your values were simple enough to live by—and strong enough to shape an industry? In this episode, I sit down with Jennie Coleman, President & Co-Owner of Equifruit, to talk about fair-trade bananas, fearless leadership, and why “Don’t work with jerks” might be the most effective HR policy you’ll ever write. ✨ Episode Highlights 🍌 The bold vision behind global fair-trade banana domination❤️ How Equifruit’s three core values—Compassion, Commitment to Change, and Creativity—drive every decision🚫 What “Don’t Work with Jerks” really means (and how to enforce it with empathy)🧩 Turning culture into action—from hiring to supplier partnerships🌍 Leading with values even when you’re the smallest player in a giant industryBecause culture isn’t a poster on the wall—it’s the daily choice to lead with compassion and courage. And when your values are clear, you don’t just build a stronger team—you build a business you’re proud to lead. Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    29 min

  4. OCT 16

    [S5, Ep20] Empathy Is Not a Dirty Word: Why It’s the Most Underrated Leadership Superpower

    Send us a text You’ve been told empathy makes you soft. That if you lead with compassion, someone will take advantage of you. But empathy is one of the sharpest tools in your leadership toolkit. In this episode, I’m breaking down what real empathy looks like. I’ll walk you through my simple, five-step practice to start leading with empathy from the inside out. ✨ Episode Highlights 🔥 Why empathy isn’t soft—it’s strategic.🧠 How to spot the “controller” saboteur that kills collaboration.💬 What self-empathy really looks like (and why it has to come first).💡 The 5-step empathy practice to start TODAY.❤️ How empathy fuels performance, connection, and culture.Because the truth is—you can’t lead others until you can lead yourself. And empathy is where that leadership starts. If you’re ready to quiet the head trash, strengthen your self-awareness, and build the confidence to lead with calm and clarity, come join me in the Positive Intelligence Bootcamp — it’s where we do this work together in real time. 👉 Claim your spot here: https://www.highvoltageleadership.ca/positive-intelligence And if you’re just getting started, grab my free Empathy Superpower Starter Kit inside the Resource Vault — your first step to practicing empathy from the inside out: https://go.highvoltageleadership.ca/resource-library Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    23 min

  5. OCT 9

    [S5, Ep19] Why Am I Always the One? The Hidden Mental Load of Female Founders

    Send us a text You built your business for freedom. But if you’re the one everyone turns to when the school calls, the groceries are forgotten, or the cat’s sick, that “freedom” can disappear fast.  Being the flexible one feels like strength. But over time, it becomes an expectation — and the cost is your focus, your energy, and your growth. In this episode, I share the moment that made me realize bending for everyone else isn’t a badge of honour. It’s leadership fatigue in disguise. And more importantly — what to do about it. Episode Highlights: 🐾 The story that opened my eyes to the hidden cost of being “the fixer”🧠 Why invisible emotional labour is quietly sabotaging your growth⏰ The truth about flexibility — and why it isn’t free👩‍👧 How to delegate emotional labour at home and in business🚫 Saying “no” like a CEO (without guilt)Because you can’t scale a business while absorbing everyone else’s overflow. Real leadership isn’t about doing it all — it’s about building a business that works with your life, not against it. Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    19 min

  6. OCT 2

    [S5, Ep18] Reconciliation Is Smart Business with Tanya Tourangeau

    Send us a text In this powerful conversation, reconciliation strategist Tanya Tourangeau of Tanya T Consulting joins me to share why reconciliation must be woven into the heart of your business.  From building authentic relationships to preparing for the workforce and clients of the future, Tanya breaks down what meaningful reconciliation looks like—and why your business can’t afford to ignore it. ✨ Episode Highlights: 🌍 Why reconciliation is smart economics, not just a moral obligation👩‍👧 Indigenous people as the youngest and fastest-growing population in Canada—and what that means for your workforce and clients🤝 How reconciliation builds belonging across your team, clients, and investors📝 Simple, no-cost steps you can take right now—without overthinking🔄 The power of two-way mentorship and Two-Eyed Seeing in leadership☂️ Why reconciliation should be the umbrella, with DEI as one arm beneath itBecause reconciliation isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the path to building businesses that last, cultures that thrive, and leadership that actually works. 👉 Resources mentioned: Learn more about Tanya's work: Tanya T ConsultingUniversity of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada MOOCSupport the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    29 min

  7. SEP 25

    [S5. Ep17] Burnout Starts in Your Calendar: Fix These 5 Leadership Habits Now

    Send us a text Burnout doesn’t arrive overnight. It builds slowly — in the skipped lunches, the extra client you squeezed in, the 7:30 a.m. “quick call” that derails your day. Those aren’t just time management issues. They’re leadership habits. And left unchecked, they’re a straight line to burnout. In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I break down the five calendar-based leadership shifts every founder needs to make: ⚡ From reaction → regulation: stop firefighting and start leading with intention.⚡ From control → trust: let your team rise instead of holding it all.⚡ From output → energy: protect your energy like your profit margin.⚡ From hero → human: you’re the heartbeat of your business, not the cape-wearing rescuer.⚡ From avoidance → alignment: build a Yes List that actually lights you up.Because you didn’t build your business just to hustle harder. You built it to create freedom, fulfillment, and impact. And that starts with how you lead your time. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to reset your calendar — and your leadership — before burnout takes hold. Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    22 min

  8. SEP 18

    [S5. Ep16] The 3-Step Rescue Plan for When You’re Totally Overwhelmed

    Send us a text As female founders, we carry so much. We’re leading teams, serving clients, keeping the money flowing, protecting the culture — until the weight gets too heavy. That’s not weakness. That’s leadership fatigue. In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m sharing the exact 3-step rescue plan I use with my clients — and with myself — to stop the spiral of overwhelm and get back in control. ✨ Episode Highlights Why overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re broken — and why it hits the most capable leaders.What leadership fatigue looks like (and how to know when you’ve hit the wall).The 3-step rescue plan: grounding yourself, finding the fire, and reaching for support.A powerful reframe: overwhelm isn’t a sentence, it’s a signal.Because you don’t need to push harder to prove yourself. You just need the right reset. Grab the rescue plan here: From Overwhelmed to In Control. Support the show Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that. Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.

    24 min
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Welcome to Female Founder Unplugged, the podcast for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are scaling businesses, leading teams, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—all while trying to keep their sanity intact. Hosted by Lindsay White, a people & culture strategist, leadership coach, speaker and best-selling author, this show dives deep into the unfiltered realities of growing and leading a successful business. We’re talking about the messy middle—hiring struggles, leadership challenges, burnout, and the moments no one posts about on Instagram. Each episode features honest, no-BS conversations with powerhouse female founders who share their wins, their failures, and the hard-earned lessons they’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale without losing yourself in the process, how to build a high-performing team without the hiring headaches, or how to stay connected to your vision when the pressure is on—this is the show for you. So, if you’re ready to unplug from the noise, the self-doubt, and the unrealistic highlight reels, hit subscribe and let’s get real about what it actually takes to grow and lead with confidence. 🎧 New episodes go live every Thursday! Subscribe now and let’s get unplugged.

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  • Creator
    Lindsay White
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 727676
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