Made it Happen

Sarah Haefling
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Made it Happen is a podcast series highlighting female founders, who took a chance, and launched their own business. Through interviews with female entrepreneurs, Made it Happen is dedicated to inspiring others through stories of those who have experienced going out on their own first-hand, discussing all the highs - and the lows. It can be easy to see the glamorous side of starting your own business through the internet and social media, but what does it really take behind the scenes, to launch and run your own successful business. Hear how these inspiring female founders, Made it Happen.

  1. JAN 14

    The Mindset Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear, with Marley Rose Harris, founder of the Higher Self App

    In this episode of Made It Happen, Sarah sits down with Marley Rose Harris, an expert in subconscious mind reprogramming and founder of the Higher Self App.  Marley Rose Harris, founder of the Higher Self App and creator of the Clear the Fear Method. Marley helps entrepreneurs reprogram their subconscious mind, break free from limiting beliefs, and unlock their full potential—so they can create their dream life and business with ease. Through neuroscience, universal laws, energetics, and subconscious reprogramming, she guides you to shift your reality and manifest unlimited success, abundance, and freedom. Marley shares her journey from escaping Canadian winters to building a successful business centered around healing and personal development. She delves into how a personal tragedy motivated her to focus on clearing limiting beliefs and reprogramming her subconscious mind, which led to significant personal and financial growth. Marley explains her two-pronged approach: clearing fears and reprogramming new beliefs, and emphasizes the importance of matching one's energy with desired outcomes. This episode is packed with insights on achieving abundance, tools for personal transformation, and actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to elevate their business. 00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast 00:59 Meet Marley Harris: Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind 01:59 A Journey of Healing and Transformation 05:09 Creating the Higher Self App 07:05 Steps to Reprogram Your Beliefs 12:11 Overcoming Common Blocks and Fears 20:35 Achieving Financial Goals Step by Step 25:53 Balancing Work and Abundance 31:37 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts Resources: Higher self app: https://onelink.to/bmtjw8 Clear the fear certification program: https://www.marleyrose.ca/ctf FREE training on how to find & clear your blocks https://www.marleyrose.ca/blocks Marley's Instagram: www.instagram.com/marleyroseharris/ Marley's Website: www.marleyrose.ca Marley's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-mindset-manifestation/id1500278483

    35 min

  2. JAN 7

    Building a Beauty Empire with Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup Artist & Entrepreneur

    In this episode, Christina Flach shares her exciting journey as a celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur. Christina, the founder of Pretty Girl Makeup and upcoming brands 'I'm Too Busy' skincare and 'ITB Wellness,' discusses her progress, experiences, and the lessons she learned along the way. Her current endeavors aim to simplify beauty routines with sustainable and effective products. Christina emphasizes the importance of self-care, adaptability, and continuous learning in achieving success. She also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for passion, adaptability, and seeking help when needed. Tune in to learn from Christina's inspiring story and her insights on the ever-changing beauty industry. 00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast 00:59 Meet Christina Flach: Celebrity Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur 01:55 Christina's Journey into the Beauty Industry 02:35 Launching Pretty Girl Makeup and I'm Too Busy 07:11 The Importance of Self-Care and Wellness 08:12 Marketing Strategies in the Ever-Changing Beauty Industry 11:27 Managing Time and Overcoming Challenges 12:40 Advice for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs 23:47 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts 27:22 Conclusion

    29 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    Building a Go-To Modern Jewelry Brand from Family Roots with Jess, Founder of Dainty Diamond

    In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jess, the founder of Dainty Diamond, a Toronto-based direct-to-consumer jewelry brand known for its solid gold, sterling silver, diamonds, engagement rings, and wedding bands. Jess shares how her childhood spent in her father’s jewelry store planted the early seeds of entrepreneurship—even though she initially resisted joining the family business. After leaving her job during the pandemic, she took a leap into building Dainty Diamond, starting with Instagram posts, a small collection, and a one-year deadline to make it work. Four and a half years later, the brand has grown into a trusted destination for everyday fine jewelry and meaningful milestone pieces. Listen in to learn about: How Jess turned her family’s 30+ year jewelry legacy into a modern, trusted brand—after initially wanting nothing to do with the industry. The pandemic moment that pushed her into entrepreneurship—and how she built Dainty Diamond from zero experience using pure consistency. The scrappy early strategies that worked: validating demand on social media before branding and growing a loyal community that shaped her collections. Behind the evolution from everyday jewelry to engagement rings and wedding bands—and what it really takes to earn customer trust for life-moment purchases. The real founder journey: combating comparison, building structure, balancing creativity and operations, and landing major partnerships like Charlotte Tilbury and Sephora. Connect With Dainty Diamond Website: daintydiamond.co Instagram & TikTok: @daintydiamondd Jess’s TikTok: @jessfried

    25 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    From Vision to Impact: Building Community Wellness with The WOMB Bruce County

    In this episode of the Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Jessica Connor and Cassidy Radic, co-owners of The WOMB Bruce County. They share their journey of starting the business, which provides various health and wellness services, catering to a wide range of clients including new mothers. Jessica Connor is a Fertility, Birth, and Postpartum Doula, as well as a Holistic Reproductive Practitioner, serving Bruce County and the surrounding area. Her passion for childbirth grew from a deep fascination with the human body and its incredible ability to do hard things. Beyond her work, Jessica is a proud mom of two boys, dog-mom to three, and is supported by her husband who continually encourages her to follow her dreams. She is also the co-owner of The WOMB Bruce County, where she pours her heart into supporting and strengthening her community. Cassidy Radic is a Registered Health & Nutrition Counsellor with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families find balance in their health and wellness. She brings clarity and simplicity to what can often feel like an overwhelming world of nutrition, guiding you to discover what truly works for you and your family. After welcoming her first child during the early days of the pandemic, Cassidy recognized how deeply families needed support, connection, and community—sparking the creation of The WOMB Bruce County. As co-owner, she is passionate about nurturing families through every stage of their journey, while continuing to learn, grow, and navigate motherhood herself. They discuss the initial challenges of starting a business, including finding the right location, and highlight the importance of community support and collaborative care in their growth. They also talk about the dynamics of their partnership, how they've managed to balance their personal lives while running the business, and the strategies they've implemented to streamline operations. The episode provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on the significance of passion, community engagement, and collaboration in building a successful business. 00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast 00:59 Meet the founders: Jessica and Cassidy 03:42 The Journey to Founding The Womb 06:41 Finding the Perfect Location 08:40 Identifying Community Needs 13:05 Overcoming Financial Challenges 14:31 Expanding the Business 18:25 Balancing Business and Family Life 20:04 Implementing Systems for Business Growth 23:14 Community Support and Marketing Efforts 25:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 28:38 Rapid Fire Questions 32:47 Upcoming Events and Future Plans

    35 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    How This Brand is Revolutionizing Events for Women: The ‘Run The World’ Blueprint

    In this episode of Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews the founders of Run the World, one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial event series for ambitious women in business. Founder Zaina Moussa, Co-founder Rafaa Chapti, and Chief Brand Officer Amanee Nassereddine, discuss how their initial inspirations and first event in 2017 evolved into a successful series that empowers and connects women. They highlight the impact of COVID-19 on their business and how it led to innovative events like food truck festivals and pop-up markets. The founders share insights on building relationships, managing sponsorships, and maintaining a strong sense of community. They also reflect on challenges, successes, and offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing persistence, authenticity, and seizing opportunities.  00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast 00:59 Meet the Women Behind Run the World 01:54 The Inspiration Behind Run the World 05:21 Early Challenges and Growth 09:40 Pivoting During the Pandemic 14:07 Creating Impactful Events 21:25 Building a Community and Finding Speakers 24:07 Sponsorship and Networking Strategies 25:32 Building Sponsorships: The Key to Success 27:19 Overcoming Challenges: COVID and Beyond 29:03 Facing Community Backlash and Staying True 31:58 Celebrating Successes and Milestones 40:35 Tips for Event Management and Organization 42:14 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 45:13 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

    51 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    Top Episode Replay: Stepping Into Fear & Showing Up As Who You Are With Confidence with Heather Monahan

    Original Air Date: April 12, 2022 This week's episode is featuring Heather Monahan, a best-selling author X2, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, Podcast Host of Creating Confidence, TedX speaker, and most recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. Heather was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner and as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017 before her unexpected termination. In late 2017, Heather chose to make her company Boss In Heels her full-time job. Over the next few months, Heather was featured on the Elvis Duran Radio show, wrote and self-published her first book entitled “Confidence Creator” and was named the Brand Ambassador for Perry Ellis International’s female brand “Rafaella”. Subsequently, she was named a limit-breaking female founder by Thrive Global. She is also a member of the Florida International University (FIU) Advisory Council to further serve as a mentor and leader in the South Florida community. Heather’s book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon. Forbes named Confidence Creator one of the 5 must have books for women in business in 2021. Heather’s show, Creating Confidence, debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs. Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers in 2020 and Top 50 Keynote Speakers for 2022 by Real Leaders. Her TedX talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership published her new book Overcome Your Villains in November 2021. We discuss Heather's journey of working in the corporate world, to being unexpectedly fired and going out on her own. She shares how she built up her personal brand, getting into speaking engagements, becoming a best-selling author, and much more!  Tune in to learn: - Advice on becoming confident in yourself and stepping into the potential of who you can be - How she went about writing her best-selling book & the differences in writing her second novel - What she does at times when she doesn't feel confident  - How to learn to be okay with not being for everyone and not apologizing for who you are - Becoming a confident speaker & giving her TED X talk  Resources Website: ⁠heathermonahan.com/ ⁠ Heather Monahan Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/heathermonahan⁠ Creating Confidence With Heather Monahan: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/

    30 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Top Episode Replay: Creating Bingeworthy Content That Converts & Building a 7-Figure Business, with Shannon Matson, The Social Bungalow

    Original Episode Air Date: July 12, 2022 In this episode of the Made It Happen Podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Shannon, the CEO and founder of The Social Bungalow, an education and media company, and Bungalow Coffee, a coffee café in downtown Las Vegas. Shannon shares her journey from working a nine-to-five corporate job to building a seven-figure marketing business. The discussion covers how to create effective content that converts, key elements for successful launches, and maintaining a strong mindset as a business owner. Shannon also discusses the conception and growth of The Social Bungalow, her approach to launching and selling out courses, and the challenges and rewards of managing a brick-and-mortar business alongside her online ventures. Throughout the episode, Shannon offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one thing exceptionally well, maintaining radical care in customer interactions, and setting strong boundaries to manage the demands of business ownership. 00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast 00:59 Exciting Episode Featuring Shannon from The Social Bungalow 02:07 Shannon's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 04:30 Building The Social Bungalow 08:58 Key Tips for Growing an Online Business 14:51 Effective Launch Strategies 19:16 Introducing the Sophisticated CEO Suite 22:07 The Power of Podcasting 23:49 Podcast Community and Coaching Program 24:42 From Side Hustle to Coffee Shop Dream 26:55 Challenges and Rewards of a Brick-and-Mortar Business 27:53 Comparing Online and Physical Businesses 29:46 The Importance of Mindset in Business Growth 32:26 Celebrating Success and Client Impact 34:47 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 36:40 Future Plans and Business Strategies 38:47 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections 45:30 Conclusion and Farewell

    47 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Top Episode Replay: Turning a Dream Into Reality with a Sustainable Cosmetic Brand Supporting Indigenous Youth, with Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics

    Original Episode Release Date: March 15, 2022 In this episode of the Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Jenn Harper, the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics. Jenn shares the inspiring story behind her award-winning social enterprise, which aims to help indigenous youth see themselves in the beauty industry while promoting sustainability. She discusses her journey from a dream in 2015 to building a successful cosmetics brand, the challenges she faced, and her experiences pitching on Dragons' Den and partnering with Sephora. Jenn also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and social impact in business, and offers valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this episode to learn how Jenn Harper made it happen. 00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast 00:56 Meet Jenn Harper: Founder of Cheekbone Beauty 02:49 The Start of Cheekbone Beauty 07:19 Challenges and Lessons Learned 12:55 Sustainability and Social Impact 16:14 Dragons' Den Experience 19:49 Breaking into Retail: Sephora Journey 26:09 Balancing Personal Life and Business 29:48 Future Plans and Final Thoughts 31:53 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

    35 min
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Made it Happen is a podcast series highlighting female founders, who took a chance, and launched their own business. Through interviews with female entrepreneurs, Made it Happen is dedicated to inspiring others through stories of those who have experienced going out on their own first-hand, discussing all the highs - and the lows. It can be easy to see the glamorous side of starting your own business through the internet and social media, but what does it really take behind the scenes, to launch and run your own successful business. Hear how these inspiring female founders, Made it Happen.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Haefling
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sarah Haefling
  • Show Website
    Made it Happen