The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth

Molly Knuth
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Welcome to The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth, a podcast for women who are founding and getting found with their businesses online. I'm your host Molly Knuth, and my mission is to help women in rewrite how we live and work on our own terms. We want to grow families, impact others for the better, and be a positive force in our communities…but we also want to have a fulfilling life, ya know? In the past 6 years I've gone from a stay-at-home mom to a freelance social media marketer to a #bossbabe managing client needs, talented team members, and my husband and four kiddos and our little farm in Eastern Iowa. What I've learned in that time is that it's not just about going full force or any one-size-fits-all strategy a business owner. It takes you leaning into your unique gifts, intuition, and goals, and learning about who you are as a person along the way. So come along for lessons and stories from female founders growing and scaling businesses with energetics, tried-and-true tactics, and high-vibe personal growth. Be ready to get found.

  1. 2D AGO

    251: The People Side of Business with Sarah Hermanson

    In this episode of The Found Podcast, Molly sits down with Sarah Hermanson, founder of One Above HR, pumpkin farmer, and people-first leadership expert. With over 30 years of experience in human resources and recruiting, Sarah has seen firsthand what makes businesses thrive and what causes them to struggle. And here's the truth she keeps coming back to: it's not just the product, the service, or the strategy…it's the people. Together, Molly and Sarah explore what it really looks like to build a business rooted in care, communication, and culture, and why those "soft skills" are actually the most powerful drivers of performance, retention, and long-term success. From practical ways to build connection in your workplace, to the surprising impact of nonverbal communication, to the often-avoided (but incredibly important) topic of succession planning, this conversation is full of grounded wisdom you can apply right away. And in true Found Podcast fashion, you'll also hear how Sarah's story weaves together entrepreneurship, family legacy, and a 46-year-old pumpkin farm in rural Iowa. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why "joy at work" isn't fluffy, it's foundational to business success How to build connection with your team in just 5–8 minutes a day The concept of "advanced communication" (and why words aren't enough) Simple body language shifts that can transform how you're perceived Why founders need to think about succession planning sooner than they think How Sarah transitioned from corporate HR to entrepreneurship Lessons from taking over a multi-generational family pumpkin farm What it really means to lead with care, culture, and communication Key Quotes "We don't achieve any of our goals if we aren't approaching them with care." "I can teach you how to do something. I can't teach you how to care." "90,000 hours of our lives are spent at work. Those should be joy-filled hours." Resources & Links Connect with Sarah: sarah@oneabovehr.com Website: One Above HR Sherman's Pumpkin Farm (Manchester, Iowa) Follow Sarah on LinkedIn

    54 min

  2. APR 29

    250: The Stories That Shaped Us — A Look Back at The Found Podcast

    This one feels really special. Back in 2020, The Found Podcast started with a simple idea: to share what I was learning about building a business, becoming a person, and navigating all the in-between moments. And now…here we are. 250 episodes later. Instead of making this episode about me, I wanted to bring it back to the people and the moments that made this podcast what it is today: you and the incredible guests who have shared their stories along the way. In this milestone episode, I'm taking you through snippets from some of the most popular episodes in the history of the podcast. These are the conversations that stuck. The ones you shared. The ones that made you think, feel, and take action. You'll hear themes like: grief and resilience infertility and healing marketing and business growth creativity and music small town stories and the magic of becoming who you're meant to be Whether you've been here since the Small-Minded Podcast days or you're newer to this space… this episode is a reminder of everything we've built together. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Snippets from some of our most downloaded episodes Conversations spanning 2022–2025 A wide range of topics that define The Found Podcast The throughline of founding businesses, communities, and ourselves A Note from Molly: This podcast has never been about having it all figured out. It's been about showing up, sharing the journey, and inviting you to do the same. Thank you for being here. For listening, for reaching out, and for taking action on what resonates.

    45 min

  3. APR 22

    249: The Leadership Gap We're Not Talking About (And How to Fix It) with Melissa Reade of Leader Valley

    There's a leadership gap in our communities...and it's not what you think. It's not about titles. It's not about experience. And it's definitely not about a lack of talent. In this episode of The Found Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Reade, Executive Director of Leader Valley, to talk about the real gap we're seeing in schools, businesses, and communities—and how we can start to fix it. From working with over 12,000 students to equipping current leaders in the workforce, Leader Valley is rethinking how leadership is developed at every stage of life. This conversation is about more than leadership theory. It's about practical, everyday ways we build stronger people, stronger teams, and stronger communities. If you've ever felt like something is missing in how we prepare people to lead…this episode will put language to it. What You'll Hear in This Episode: What the "leadership gap" actually is (and why it's growing) Why technical skills aren't enough anymore How Leader Valley is building leaders from elementary school through adulthood The role of emotional intelligence and communication in leadership What schools are missing and how it impacts the workforce Why community collaboration is the key to long-term change The importance of leading yourself before leading others Melissa's personal story of resilience and leadership through adversity Resources & Links: Leader Valley → https://www.leadervalley.org Leader in Me → https://www.leaderinme.org Connect with Melissa Reade → melissa@leadervalley.org

    44 min

  4. APR 15

    248: The Secret Sauce of Small Town Success: Leadership, Community, and Showing Up with Liesl Seabert

    What actually makes a small town thrive? Hint: it's not population size, location, or luck. It's leadership. In this episode of The Found Podcast, Molly sits down with Liesel Seabert of the University of Northern Iowa Institute for Decision Making to talk about the real, often overlooked work behind strong communities and why leadership development might be the most important investment we're not talking about enough. From moving to Iowa without knowing a single person to becoming one of the most connected leaders in the state, Liesel shares how showing up, building relationships, and embracing discomfort shaped her path and how those same principles can transform any community. If you've ever wondered how to make a bigger impact where you live, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what's possible. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why leadership—not location—is the true driver of thriving communities How to build connection when you're new (and know no one) The "domino effect" that helps small towns gain momentum Why starting small is the key to long-term success The real reason volunteer burnout happens and how to prevent it How to plug into Iowa's hidden network of resources and support Why the next generation of leaders might be the most important investment we make Resources & Links University of Northern Iowa Institute for Decision Making Iowa Rural Development Council Empower Rural Iowa Iowa Leadership Exchange

    56 min

  5. APR 8

    247: Why Wellness Isn't Another To-Do List with Dominique Farrar

    What if wellness wasn't another thing to optimize… but something you actually got to experience? In this episode, Molly sits down with Dominique Farrar, founder of Well in France — a Paris-based community and experience brand helping women slow down, connect, and redefine what it means to live well. Dom shares her journey from fast-paced tech life in Silicon Valley to building a wellness business in France — and how her version of success shifted along the way. Together, they explore the tension so many women feel: trying to "do wellness right" while already carrying too much — and how real wellbeing might look a lot simpler (and more human) than we've been told. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why wellness has become another source of pressure for women The biggest differences between American and French approaches to wellbeing How Dom transitioned from tech startups to building a wellness business abroad The surprising way her community actually started growing Why connection (not content) became her most powerful business strategy How to build something meaningful without following the "playbook" Resources & Links: Learn more about Well in France Explore retreats, events, and community experiences in Paris & Provence Follow Dominique on Instagram for more on wellness, community, and living well

    48 min

  6. APR 1

    246: THIS was Killing My Leadership...and It's Not What You Think

    What if the biggest shift in your leadership didn't come from doing more… but from understanding yourself better? In this solo episode, Molly shares a behind-the-scenes look at a pivotal leadership moment inside her work with The Restoration Project. One that revealed how overperformance, urgency, and independence can quietly create disconnection on a team. Through a personal story about building the Difficult Conversations course, Molly unpacks the leadership patterns she didn't realize she was carrying and how reconnecting with herself changed everything. This episode walks you through the Restoration Process: Rebuild Connection Restore Intention Inspire Action If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but something still feels off, this conversation will meet you right where you are. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The leadership mistake that started with good intentions (and created disconnect) How overperforming can actually erode trust on a team The difference between reacting and responding as a leader A simple daily practice to reconnect with your energy and patterns How to move from urgency → connection → intention → aligned action Why leadership always starts within Resources & Links: Connection Reset Tool: https://the-restorationproject.myflodesk.com/connectionreset Difficult Conversations Course (Use code MOLLY50 for 50% off): https://www.the-restorationproject.com/courses/difficult-conversations/ Learn more at The Restoration Project: https://www.the-restorationproject.com/

    45 min

  7. MAR 25

    245: The Art of Unraveling with Erin McGuire-Henson

    This week on The Found Podcast, Molly reconnects with returning guest Erin McGuire-Henson, a nervous system healer, coach for soul-aligned entrepreneurs, and newly published author of The Art of Unraveling. In this deeply honest conversation, Erin shares the long and winding journey behind writing her book, a 15-year process shaped by personal healing, nervous system work, and the courage to finally be seen. Together, Molly and Erin explore how trauma responses like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and fear of visibility can quietly shape our lives and businesses. Erin opens up about growing up in a volatile environment, navigating chronic illness and burnout, and discovering somatic healing practices that helped her reconnect with her true self. She also shares the emotional reality of launching creative work into the world, including the unexpected grief, vulnerability, and nervous system recalibration that can follow major milestones. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is rarely linear, and that unraveling who we've learned to be is often the first step toward becoming who we truly are. What You'll Hear in This Episode Erin's 15-year journey to writing The Art of Unraveling How nervous system healing supports entrepreneurs and ambitious women The hidden trauma responses behind perfectionism and over-functioning Fear of being seen and why it keeps so many leaders playing small Why big achievements can still bring emotional crashes afterward The difference between surface-level self-help and embodied healing How personal storytelling can become a powerful tool for transformation What entrepreneurship reveals about our deepest patterns and growth edges Resources & Links Erin McGuire-Henson website: PureLightWellness.com The Art of Unraveling book Companion workbook + healing resources Upcoming group programs

    46 min

  8. MAR 18

    244: Go First: Courage, Community, and Starting Over with Erin Moore

    This week on The Found Podcast, I'm joined by brand photographer, mother of four, and longtime friend Erin Moore for a deeply honest conversation about courage, community, and what it really takes to rebuild your life and business again and again. 👉 Real talk: The audio quality in this conversation isn't perfect. But Erin's courage, perspective, and heart made this episode one we couldn't keep on the shelf. I hope you'll stay with us through the tech hiccups — her story matters. Erin shares her experience of moving across states multiple times, relaunching her photography business in new places, and learning how to create connection and consistency even when everything around her feels unfamiliar. We talk about the power of women's communities, the leadership it takes to "go first," and how small intentional actions can create momentum during seasons of uncertainty. Erin also opens up about her journey from Canada to becoming a U.S. citizen in 2024 — offering a personal, first-hand perspective on the complexity, cost, privilege, and emotional weight of the immigration process. Her reflections invite us to consider empathy, access, and what it means to build a future for your family in a new place. This episode is a reminder that growth rarely happens in perfectly timed moments. Instead, it comes from choosing courage in small ways, showing up consistently, and trusting that even the scary steps can lead you exactly where you're meant to go. What You'll Hear in This Episode How Erin rebuilt her photography business after multiple cross-country moves The role women's mastermind communities play in entrepreneurial growth Why leadership sometimes looks like quietly going first The mindset shift of "living as if for years" even in temporary seasons How intentional friendship and consistency build grounding in new places Erin's personal journey through the U.S. citizenship process Reflections on privilege, access, and empathy in immigration conversations Why waiting for the "perfect time" often keeps women stuck The courage it takes to evolve from a timid past into a visible leader Resources & Links Erin Moore Photography Website Erin Moore Photography on Instagram

    43 min
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Welcome to The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth, a podcast for women who are founding and getting found with their businesses online. I'm your host Molly Knuth, and my mission is to help women in rewrite how we live and work on our own terms. We want to grow families, impact others for the better, and be a positive force in our communities…but we also want to have a fulfilling life, ya know? In the past 6 years I've gone from a stay-at-home mom to a freelance social media marketer to a #bossbabe managing client needs, talented team members, and my husband and four kiddos and our little farm in Eastern Iowa. What I've learned in that time is that it's not just about going full force or any one-size-fits-all strategy a business owner. It takes you leaning into your unique gifts, intuition, and goals, and learning about who you are as a person along the way. So come along for lessons and stories from female founders growing and scaling businesses with energetics, tried-and-true tactics, and high-vibe personal growth. Be ready to get found.

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