Female Founders

WomELLE, Corp.

Female Founders is a podcast from WomELLE, hosted by Naghilia Desravines. Every business starts with just an idea that eventually leads to a successful business. On Female Founders Podcast, every week, Naghilia has a conversation with a female founder that will tell us about her journey from her first inspiration to launching and the steps she took to accomplish her goals. Listen to inspiring stories to help you along your founder journey!

  1. 09/17/2025

    Ashley E. Poklar on Supporting Kids Through Trauma and Change

    Ashley Poklar shares how her journey from teaching to psychology shaped her mission to support misunderstood kids, overwhelmed parents, and broken systems. From her work with trafficking survivors to launching her self-care workbook, Ashley offers tools, truth, and encouragement for those navigating tough paths in family and care work. — Ashley E. Poklar Links: Websites: www.foundationsentinel.org www.apoklarponders.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-e-poklar-phd/ — PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B  RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss  YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t — CONNECT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle - Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/ — OUTLINE: 00:55 - Dr. Ashley Pokla's Journey into Psychology 04:59 - Understanding Trauma in Education 10:32 - The Broken Systems of Support for Youth 15:32 - Navigating Child Welfare and Support Systems 20:20 - The Balance of Parenting Styles 23:48 - Involvement with Sentinel Foundation 28:19 - The Importance of Psychological Assessments 29:51 - Launching Parkla Ponders 33:13 - Coping with the Emotional Toll of Psychology 36:43 - Publishing 'My Inner Compass' 42:00 - Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Woman 48:07 - Advice for Women Forging Their Own Paths

    54 min
  2. 09/10/2025

    Jill Hardy Heath: Creating Spaces Where Kids Can Thrive

    Jill Hardy Heath shares how Heart of America renovates learning spaces across the country, helping students feel inspired, supported, and seen. From tech labs to libraries, her work creates more than just beautiful spaces—it opens doors for kids to dream, learn, and grow. — Jill Hardy Heath Links: Website: https://www.heartofamerica.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillheath/ — PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B  RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss  YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t — CONNECT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle - Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/ — OUTLINE: 03:07 - Jill's Journey to Heart of America 06:00 - Transforming Education Spaces 09:03 - The Role of Heart of America in Education Equity 11:39 - Creating Vibrant Learning Environments 15:02 - Innovative Learning Labs and Community Impact 17:49 - Building Ecosystems of Support for Students 20:49 - Vision and Goals for Heart of America 24:04 - Selecting Schools and Community Hubs 26:43 - Proud Moments and Community Engagement 29:51 - Advice for Women in Leadership 32:44 - Future Plans for Heart of America

    40 min
  3. 06/25/2025

    Amy Lynn Durham: Creating Magic in Leadership

    Amy Lynn Durham shares how she went from corporate life to leading a coaching team helping executives bring compassion, clarity, and calm to work. She opens up about building her firm, finding purpose, and helping others recognize their gifts—proving leadership can feel both human and inspired. — Amy Lynn Durham Links: Website: https://createmagicatwork.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-work/ — PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B  RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss  YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t — CONNECT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle - Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/ — Chapters 02:16 The Journey from Solopreneur to Executive Coaching Firm 07:11 Navigating the Transition from Corporate to Coaching 11:18 The Importance of Coaching in Leadership 15:03 Understanding Change in Corporate Environments 17:33 Supporting Aspiring Leaders and Entrepreneurs 19:59 Integrating Spiritual Intelligence in Leadership 21:07 The Synergy of Book and Podcast 24:45 Compassion as a Leadership Tool 26:06 Framework for Maintaining Inner Peace 28:21 Coaching for Teams vs. Individuals 30:30 Advice for Women Feeling Stuck in Leadership 34:56 Final Thoughts and Resources

    41 min

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Female Founders is a podcast from WomELLE, hosted by Naghilia Desravines. Every business starts with just an idea that eventually leads to a successful business. On Female Founders Podcast, every week, Naghilia has a conversation with a female founder that will tell us about her journey from her first inspiration to launching and the steps she took to accomplish her goals. Listen to inspiring stories to help you along your founder journey!