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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. Jul 17

    From Free Time to Full Scoop: Cristina McKay's Puppy Poo Patrol Story

    Send Fan Mail! What do you do when your kids get older and you suddenly have free time on your hands? If you're Christina, founder of Puppy Poo Patrol, you turn it into Southeast Michigan's #1-voted pooper scooper service. In this episode, Christina shares how a spare afternoon and a single idea turned into a thriving pet waste removal business serving nearly 300 clients a week. She talks about starting her LLC just four days after the idea hit her, why she never planned to hire a single employee, and how word of mouth (plus one very loyal first client) built her business before she ever ran an ad. But this episode is about more than dog poop. Christina opens up about what really drives her: helping elderly, disabled, and crazy-busy dog owners keep the companionship of their pets. Cristina also talks about:  learning to handle criticism as a self-proclaimed people pleaser why she's determined to keep her business feeling personal instead of corporateand moreIf you enjoy this episode, I invite you to listen to more confidence-boosting content over on Patreon. In our After the Highlight chat, Cristina discusses the idea of a second act as a woman whose children were grown up and how she handles criticism. Check it out! Connect with Cristina and Puppy Poo Patrol: 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

    From Free Time to Full Scoop: Cristina McKay's Puppy Poo Patrol Story

  5. Jul 10

    Where Compassion & Consistency Meet: Angie Khalaf of Mr. Mike's Grill, Metro-Detroit's Gluten-Free Favorite

    Send Fan Mail! What does it look like to build a business with consistency and compassion? This week, I sat down with Angie from Mr. Mike's Grill, a family-owned restaurant that's become a favorite for the gluten-free community in Metro Detroit.  Angie shares how her family's journey started with one small gluten-free menu inspired by her mom's celiac diagnosis. Over the years, that simple idea has grown into one of the largest gluten-free menus in the area, all because they stayed consistent with their priorities--good food, good service, safe experience. We also talk about building trust with customers, learning as you go, balancing family and business, and why consistency can be one of the most powerful tools an entrepreneur has. Listen for the advice Angie's mom gave her years ago. It's good! Whether you're an entrepreneur, a foodie, or someone who simply appreciates businesses that lead with heart, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. In this episode, we talk about:  How one family's personal experience led to an incredible gluten-free menu  Why consistency has been their greatest business superpower  Building customer trust  And more!Connect with Angie and Mr. Mike's Grill: Follow them on Facebook. Visit their website. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon with a limited-time free trial! 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

    Where Compassion & Consistency Meet: Angie Khalaf of Mr. Mike's Grill, Metro-Detroit's Gluten-Free Favorite

  6. Jun 30

    From Rejection Letters to Self-Publishing: Author Jannis DeGraw Buhr's Creative Journey

    Send Fan Mail! Every creative journey has twists and turns. This week, I sit down with Michigan author Jan Buhr to talk about writing, publishing, creative courage, and how pain makes you a better creator. In this candid conversation, we discuss technology and writingdeciding to pause her pursuitfamily support and the difference it makesand moreConnect with Jan Follow her on Facebook to keep up with events and news Follow her author page on Amazon Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon with a limited-time free trial! 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

  7. Jun 28

    From Single Mom to Salon Owner: Lisa's 27-Year Entrepreneur Journey

    Send Fan Mail! What happens when a side job turns into a 27-year career? In this episode of HighlightHer, I sit down with Lisa of Posh Nail Studio to talk about her journey from beauty school student and single mom to successful salon owner with strong community ties. Lisa shares the ups and downs of building a business, including closing her first salon, rebuilding her clientele, pivoting when life required it, and ultimately creating a thriving business built on relationships, referrals, and consistency. Listen in, and you will discover how much Lisa genuinely loves connecting with people. Whether she's helping a client turn a bad day around with a bright new nail color, creating specialty spa experiences, or welcoming longtime customers who've been with her for decades, connection is at the heart of everything she does. In This Episode: ✨ How Lisa built a loyal client base over 27 years ✨ Making entrepreneurship work as a single mom ✨ Why pivoting isn't the same as giving up ✨ Advice for women considering starting a business ✨And more Every woman can learn something from Lisa! Connect with Lisa: Follow Posh Nail Studio on Facebook to discover current specials and events! Visit her salon in Wyandotte, MI. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Join HighlightHer over on Patreon. 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

    From Single Mom to Salon Owner: Lisa's 27-Year Entrepreneur Journey

  8. Jun 19

    What If Resilience Is Your Superpower? A Conversation with Miranda of Celebrate MI Life, Mental Health NonProfit

    Send Fan Mail! What happens when a one-time event turns into a mission? This week, I sit down with Miranda, founder of Celebrate Mi Life, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental wellness, resilience, connection, and suicide prevention throughout Downriver and Southeast Michigan. Miranda shares how a simple idea to bring people together grew into an organization that hosts community events, support programs, and unique non-alcoholic social gatherings designed to help people connect without the need for alcohol. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ The surprising story behind how Celebrate MI Life began ✨ Why resilience is at the heart of everything Miranda does ✨ Creating welcoming spaces where people can simply be themselves ✨ Lessons learned from building a nonprofit while working a full-time job ✨ Why "failure" isn't really failure if you keep going, and more One of the best moments was hearing Miranda talk about looking around one of their events and realizing that even a smaller crowd can have a huge impact. Sometimes success isn't measured by numbers—it's measured by the laughter, connection, and encouragement happening right in front of you. If you've ever felt called to start something meaningful, struggled with perfectionism, or needed a reminder that small steps matter, I think you'll enjoy this conversation. And if you want even MORE conversation, head over to After the Highlight on Patreon. We dive deeper into a couple of topics there. Connect with Celebrate MI Life: 🌐 Website: CelebrateMILife.org 📱 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn 📅 Follow on Facebook to stay up to date on upcoming events, including their popular non-alcoholic social nights. Fun in the HighlightHer community: Claim your gift Advice, Encouragement & Lessons from 10 Female Entrepreneurs and also get each podcast episode delivered Join the fun with HighlightHer Network 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

    What If Resilience Is Your Superpower? A Conversation with Miranda of Celebrate MI Life, Mental Health NonProfit
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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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