Highlighther: Shining the Spotlight on Female Entrepreneurs

Jenny Herman
  • 4.8 (4)
  • 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. 2d ago

    Business From The Heart: Deneen Peeler

    Send Fan Mail! Sometimes a business idea comes from a difficult time in life. And, sometimes a "take two" business starts when you're older. Meet Deneen, someone who realized what a challenge seniors and their families can hit when it comes to housing and estates. Listen in and you'll hear: A story of starting a new business in midlifeHow to make yourself stand outThe importance of listeningAdvice for newbiesAn impactful storyand moreConnect with Deneen: Follow her on Facebook to find out about future events, available homes, and inspiration! 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

    Business From The Heart: Deneen Peeler

  2. Oct 2

    Self-Taught & Determined: Tara of Cardinal Portraits

    Send Fan Mail!  What happens when you're encouraged to start a business, but you have no idea how to do it? If you're Tara of Cardinal Portraits, you teach yourself, tweak, learn some more, tweak, and build a successful business! In today's conversation, you'll hear Tara discuss: How her heart for others has influenced her business venturesWhy it was important to honor her dad in her business nameHer superpower as an entrepreneur and busy momWhat she does for special needs familiesand more!If you've had a business idea, but you're not sure how to proceed, be sure to listen to Tara's encouragement! Connect with Tara and all her ventures: Follow Cardinal Portraits on Facebook and Instagram, and visit her website. Discover P23 clothing on Facebook. Learn more about Faith Focus and helping people in the Garden City, Michigan, area. 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

    Self-Taught & Determined: Tara of Cardinal Portraits

  3. Sep 26 ·  Bonus

    How to Help Without Getting Involved: Tips from Karen Moore of Sanctum House

    Send Fan Mail!   As you learned on Friday, human trafficking is a billion-dollar-plus industry. That's a big number. It can be overwhelming to think that one person could make a difference. In this bonus episode, Karen of Sanctum House shares tips on what to look for so you might be able to spot trafficking activity. She also shares what to do when you have a suspicion. Finally, she tells a story of hope after trafficking. Please consider sharing this episode, as it could make a difference for many women if we take the time to share the education. If you missed Karen's original interview, you can listen here. Connect with Karen and Sanctum House: Learn more about the Wings of Courage Gala coming October 22nd! Visit Sanctum House's website and learn more about them. Follow Sanctum House on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 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

    How to Help Without Getting Involved: Tips from Karen Moore of Sanctum House

  4. Sep 25

    Making a Difference in Human Trafficking: Karen Moore of Sanctum House

    Send Fan Mail!   What happens when someone finds a way to offer hope in the middle of horrific circumstances? You get changed lives, changed for the good. Karen Moore worked as an executive for Ford Motor Company for many years. Instead of retiring, she decided to use her skills to help others. While working at a school, she started hearing about the awful world of human trafficking. Then someone mentioned to her that they had a connection looking to start something to help trafficking survivors. That was nine years ago, and this team has helped over 400 women. 400. Think of that! 400 lives impacted for a better future. It's not easy, though. As Karen says, "It's hard work. It's dark work." Listen in to hear more of Karen's story, the programs Sanctum House offers, and hear tangible ways they've helped women. Then come back tomorrow for part two, where Karen shares tips of what to look for when it comes to trafficking. Connect with Karen and Sanctum House: Learn more about the Wings of Courage Gala coming October 22nd! Visit Sanctum House's website and learn more about them. Follow Sanctum House on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 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

    Making a Difference in Human Trafficking: Karen Moore of Sanctum House

  5. Sep 18

    She Left Nursing to Build Her Own Wellness & Mentorship Brands: Cass UK

    Send Fan Mail!   Wow. If you love Shark Tank, your brain's always busy thinking about ideas to create something, or you simply love cheering on female entrepreneurs, this episode is for you! Cass UK was born in Nigeria, lived in Dominica, and now resides in England. She's been an entrepreneur since a young age. Her mom taught her a lot about business...well, let's not give it all away! Listen in and discover: Many times Cass has been braveHer test for if an idea is worth pursuingThe life-changing moment that gave her the boost to start her businessand more!Get ready to listen to a woman who is making a difference and getting things done. Connect with Cass: Tolicious has been named Best Female-Led Wellness Brand UK 2025 and Most Innovative Nurse-Led Wellness Brand UK 2025. Shop Tolicious Visit her mentorship site  Find Tolicious on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow Cass on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Check out Cass' book, The Tolicious Way. 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

    She Left Nursing to Build Her Own Wellness & Mentorship Brands: Cass UK

  6. Sep 11

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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