44 episodes

Are you ready to elevate your leadership and scale your business like never before?

This podcast helps female founders become confident CEOs and achieve the next level of business growth by improving executive leadership, refining strategy, building systems, and streamlining operations.

I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. Kick off those heels (or hey, those stylish flats—you do you) because this show is for you, the unapologetically ambitious founder and visionary leader.

Tune in on Tuesdays & Thursdays for solo episodes and interviews that take you behind the scenes in business with powerhouse female founders and industry experts, where you’ll gain insights on:

Mastering female leadership skills to elegantly shift from hands-on management to strategic leadership.Streamlining your day-to-day with routines, processes, and systems that boost your productivity and keep burnout at bay—because your empire won’t build itself.
Strategies to delegate effectively, increase revenue, and build impact.
If you’re ready to turn your drive into results that don’t just increase sales but change the world, pop in your earbuds and listen to Ep. 10 | Trust Your Gut: Crafting a Career by Being Unapologetically You With Carrie Byalick

My Good Woman: Business Strategy and Time Management for Impactful Female Leaders Dawn Andrews

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    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Are you ready to elevate your leadership and scale your business like never before?

This podcast helps female founders become confident CEOs and achieve the next level of business growth by improving executive leadership, refining strategy, building systems, and streamlining operations.

I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. Kick off those heels (or hey, those stylish flats—you do you) because this show is for you, the unapologetically ambitious founder and visionary leader.

Tune in on Tuesdays & Thursdays for solo episodes and interviews that take you behind the scenes in business with powerhouse female founders and industry experts, where you’ll gain insights on:

Mastering female leadership skills to elegantly shift from hands-on management to strategic leadership.Streamlining your day-to-day with routines, processes, and systems that boost your productivity and keep burnout at bay—because your empire won’t build itself.
Strategies to delegate effectively, increase revenue, and build impact.
If you’re ready to turn your drive into results that don’t just increase sales but change the world, pop in your earbuds and listen to Ep. 10 | Trust Your Gut: Crafting a Career by Being Unapologetically You With Carrie Byalick

    043 | Keep Your Sparkle. 7 Strategies to Scale A Personal Brand-Centered Business

    043 | Keep Your Sparkle. 7 Strategies to Scale A Personal Brand-Centered Business

    In this episode, delve into the art of scaling your personal brand. Navigate through the delicate balance between expansion and resource management, ensuring your business flourishes while maintaining your unique touch. 
    But that's not all—learn the secrets of systematizing success, building your dream team, and forging strategic partnerships that elevate your brand to new heights. If you're ready to grab the transformative power of scaling your service-based business, this episode is your roadmap to bold, beautiful, and brilliant growth.

    In this episode, I discuss:
    The secrets of scaling your personal brand with expert guidance.How  to navigate the balance between expansion and resource management.Systematizing success while maintaining your unique touch in scaling your business.Assembling your dream team and forge strategic partnerships to elevate your brand.Gain a clear roadmap to bold, beautiful growth with actionable strategies for your service-based business.
    This episode at a glance:


    [04:02] Even the most personalized service has elements that can be systematized without dimming your sparkle.
    [02:24] Scaling effectively means increasing your capability and reach without a significant increase in costs.
    [03:39] Consider yourself the face of the brand, rather than the brand itself.
    [08:21] Be consistent with your brand voice, because your story is your brand's backbone
    [10:06] keep your digital platforms pulsing with that fresh, real content that resonates with your core message.

    Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:
    Free Range ThinkingDawn AndrewsGroup Track CRMZapier
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    5 Real Steps To Start Your BusinessHow To Not Fail in Your First Year in BusinessBuild Better Business PartnershipsMy Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, and leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!
    Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “My Good Woman” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    • 12 min
    042 | Negotiate Like a Boss: How Ambitious Women Get What They Deserve with Tabatha Jones

    042 | Negotiate Like a Boss: How Ambitious Women Get What They Deserve with Tabatha Jones

    My Good Woman, are you sick and tired of the corporate boy's club underestimating you at every turn? Of watching less qualified colleagues get promoted over you while your badassery gets swept under the rug?
    Then listen up. This episode is your battle cry for smashing through that thick glass ceiling once and for all. My guest Tabatha Jones, shares invaluable insights asking for what you’re worth, shattering self-limiting beliefs, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
    You'll learn how to loudly and proudly trumpet your biggest wins so the bigwigs can't ignore you anymore. Tabatha shares her most rebellious tips for selling your skills with boundless confidence. And you'll discover surefire mindset shifts for embodying the fearless negotiation queen within.
    If you're ready to go from overlooked underling to unstoppable female force, then stop reading this and press play, MGW. Let's get that cash and career respect you deserve!

    In this episode, 
    I'm exposing the 3 rookie mistakes stunting your growth as a woman business owner. Discover how to sell your skills, get the promotions you deserve, and shatter that glass ceiling!Tabatha Jones and I share strategies for confident communication that propels you from an overlooked underling to an unstoppable female force.Tabatha shares the confidence playbook to help you boldly articulate your value, squash imposter syndrome, and rise to the highest levels of leadership.
    This episode at a glance:
    [05:36] She's not confident bringing up numbers that highlight her accomplishments or her benefit to the business and it is stopping her dead in her tracks. 
    [12:10] I just kept doing it. So, in my young, ambitious, excited self, I loved my boss, didn't want to change jobs, so this is where I'm going to stay.
    [16:25] You've got to invest in yourself and just keep having those conversations and remaining visible.
    [17:31] I just want women that are in a corporate setting to check in with themselves is what you're doing versus what you're being paid in alignment.
    [23:23] We have to get out and advocate for ourselves and we have to be able to talk up. Talk about ourselves and the things that we're accomplishing.
    [36:55]  You don't need to sound rehearsed, but you need to be confident in what you're saying and get your points across.

    Resources and links mentioned in this episode
    Dawn AndrewsFree Range ThinkingTabatha Jones TabathaJones.com
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    Goodbye Corporate, Hello ConfidenceThe Rough Road to Becoming Your Own BossPrice and Raise Your Rates

    Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “My Good Woman” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    • 43 min
    041 | 51% Female: Why Having Women in Leadership Is The Best Business Strategy

    041 | 51% Female: Why Having Women in Leadership Is The Best Business Strategy

    In this episode, we're diving deep into the shocking reality of leadership disparity, uncovering how despite making up 51% of the population, women hold a measly fraction of leadership positions across the board. 

    But it's not all doom and gloom—prepare to be inspired by female leaders who've shattered glass ceilings and transformed their organizations through inclusive, empathetic leadership. 

    From actionable steps to redefine pathways to leadership to a powerful call to action for immediate change, this episode is a rallying cry for gender parity in leadership. 
    In this episode,  you'll learn:
    Why including women in leadership roles isn’t just fair—it’s a proven strategy for boosting profitability and innovation.Three compelling reasons to prioritize gender diversity in your business strategy for greater economic success and social impact.How businesses with female leaders excel in governance and performance, providing a clear roadmap for your scaling strategy.How we can challenge the status quo and work towards a future where leadership reflects real demographic diversity.This episode at a glance:
    [02:35] They may be men who are sympathetic or empathetic to helping women grow into leadership, but the bottom line is those decisions are still made by men. 
    [03:45] This country was built on capitalism, on making money. So why would you not move your corporate model to something that has been proven to be more profitable?
    [05:45] Today's barriers are less about slamming doors in your face, and more about subtly steering you away from them. And this is what keeps us complacent.  
    [09:35] The ripple effects of female leadership extend far beyond the boardroom or the halls of government. They reach into the heart of society.
    [12:03] Make it okay for women to say no to pleasing people, over-commitment, and having to be pretty, polished, and perfect all the time.
    Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:
    Dawn AndrewsFree Range ThinkingAlyse MaslonikRebekah Johnson Catherine BirndorfYou might also like:
    Are Women Holding Themselves Back?Leveling The Playing Field for Female FoundersIt’s Time to Start Your Own BusinessMore about the “My Good Woman” podcast
    My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, and leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!



    Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “My Good Woman” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    • 13 min
    040 | Scale Your Business Now: Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Efficiency for Female Founders

    040 | Scale Your Business Now: Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Efficiency for Female Founders

    In this episode we're diving into a goldmine of organizational wisdom with the guru of getting-it-together, Wendy Ellin. She's not just rearranging your pens and papers; she's reshaping your entire approach to running your business. 
    Imagine transforming your chaotic, paper-strewn hellhole into a zen den of efficiency—Wendy's got the secret sauce. And it's not about working your fingers to the bone; it's about smart systems that spark joy and breed productivity. We're peeling back the layers on why your desk looks like a disaster zone and how to flip that script. 


    Wendy's not just your guide to a tidier inbox; she's the mentor you never knew you needed, turning your work life from a source of stress to a wellspring of satisfaction. Buckle up, because this episode is a game-changer for any business owner who's ever felt buried under a mountain of unsorted papers and endless to-do lists.

    In this episode, Wendy and I discuss


    How to scale your small business by transforming chaotic workspaces into models of organization and productivity.Systems that not only streamline your business processes but also infuse the joy and efficiency crucial for scaling your small business.The psychological barriers to organization in small businesses and how overcoming these can be a game-changer for growth.Practical, scalable solutions customized for your small business to ensure your growth is sustainable and manageable.Taking charge of your small business growth, reducing stress, and finding greater satisfaction as you scale your enterprise.
    This episode at a glance:
    [02:11] It's one thing to love what you do and it's another to love the way you do it 
    [08:29]  Piling is not an option any longer. Cause if you let it be your option, it's gonna be your one and only option. 
    [12:36]  It just makes me want to cry hearing the story of this woman who was buried under piles and now she's sitting in a beautiful space that she's proud and excited to invite people into.
    [21:47] I have a core value that speaks to who I am and the way I live my life, and that's reliability. And so I'm never going to tell you I can do something if I can't do it.
    [31:20] Get rid of everything you like. Because that's what gets you in trouble to begin with. You see it, you like it, you buy it. We're consumers, we're consumed with consuming. You like it, so you buy it. But it doesn't really make you look good. 

    Resources and links mentioned in this episode
    Wendy Ellin3P AcademyCampowermentFree Range ThinkingDawn Andrews
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    My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab
    Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “My Good Woman” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    • 35 min
    039 | From Red Carpet to Revenue:5 Business Building Lessons Learned from Coaching Golden Globe Winners

    039 | From Red Carpet to Revenue:5 Business Building Lessons Learned from Coaching Golden Globe Winners

    Ever wondered how Hollywood strategies can skyrocket your small business success?"
    In this episode, we're diving into the heart of small business success, drawing inspiration from the dazzling world of Golden Globe winners. You'll get the lowdown on how these stars architect their dreams into reality, the unseen resilience behind their glam, and the secret sauce of rapid adaptation. 
    Plus, we'll dive into the art of genuine networking in Tinseltown. So, grab your headphones and join me for a journey into translating Hollywood's sparkle into small business gold.


    In this episode:
    Dream Architecting: Learn how to transform your dreams into reality like Golden Globe winners.Resilience Behind Glamour: Discover the untold stories of grit and perseverance in the entertainment industry and how to adapt them to your business journeyMastering Rapid Adaptation: Understand the importance of evolving quickly and effectively, professionally and personally.The Art of Genuine Networking: Uncover the secrets to building meaningful and lasting connections in any industry.The Real Magic of Hollywood: Get an insider's perspective on the blend of talent, hard work, and strategic decision-making that leads to business success.
    This episode at a glance:


    [05:20] I know more than many how arduous the journey was for that person or that group of people to be standing there accepting that award.
    [09:02] Behind every thank you is a tale of tenacity and a massive support team. These winners don't just stumble. They get back up, they bounce back like they're on a trampoline, and they turn setbacks into comebacks.
    [12:41] They strike while the iron's hot. Working with professionals who move at this pace has seriously upped my communication game. And it reminds me to tune up my ability to assess opportunities. It has also helped me. Tune up my ability to assess opportunities that are right for me.
    [13:14] People in the entertainment industry. Don't just network. They make connections that count.
    [15:03] I love some chunky diamond jewelry and a gorgeous dress. But what's underneath? That is grit, gumption, and a whole lot of guts.

    Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:


    Funeral Massacre Dawn Andrews Free Range ThinkingGolden Globes 2024Hollywood
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    More about the “My Good Woman” podcast
    My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world.
    Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “My Good Woman” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    • 16 min
    038 | Ditch the VC: 4 Funding Alternatives for Female Founders to Scale Fast

    038 | Ditch the VC: 4 Funding Alternatives for Female Founders to Scale Fast

    Imagine your business as a house and funding as its unyielding foundation – we're here to ensure it's sturdy, robust, and ready to weather the entrepreneurial storms. 
    Today, we're not just setting sail; we're diving into the art of alternative funding because, my good woman, the traditional paths are not the only routes to success, especially for service-based businesses. As we unravel the tales of triumph and the occasional stumble, you'll discover the power of grabbing that cash upfront to power your business.
    In this episode:
    The importance of securing early funding for startup businessesThe unseen challenges faced by female foundersImportance of focusing on business development and service deliveryThe myth of venture capital and its suitability for service-based companies.Funding strategies tailored for your business
    This episode at a glance:
    [2:51]  Founders are trying to wear too many hats with little support, and they can't spend the time they need on business development
    [03:21]  Venture capital might seem like the big, shiny answer, but there are better fits for a service-based business. 
    [04:58] A well-crafted campaign can turn your idea into a reality and a crowd of supporters into lifelong customers. 
    [07:30] Most women tend to want everything to be pretty polished and perfect and will spend a lot of time behind the curtain preparing this business
    [10:53] There is no one-size-fits-all  in funding, so you need to explore, experiment, and find out what works for you

    Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:
    Funding Guide Fixer AdvisoryLending Tree ArticleNicole MarraDawn Andrews 
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    My Good Woman is a podcast for bold female leaders hosted by me, Dawn Andrews! Grab a seat at the table for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass-ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, leading enterprises that are changing the world. Follow along so that you can catch all of the episodes. And before you go, leave us a review!
    Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “My Good Woman” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

    • 11 min

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19 Ratings

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Love this energizing podcast. Dawn gives stellar tips to women leaders and she doesn’t mess around with extraneous information. The ROI on listening to Dawn makes it a triple-A investment. 😀

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I really love listening to this show. It gives so much information, it inspires and it doesn’t matter where you are if your thinking of starting a business or a pro. There’s always something to learn.

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Love how Dawn interweaves stories and insight. Each episode sparks thoughtful contemplation that helps you take impactful action! Deirdre

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