The She Leads Podcast | Rewriting the Rules for Women Leaders & Entrepreneurs

Adrienne Garland
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The go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs scaling to $1 million and beyond while building lasting wealth — real talk, no fluff. Each week, host Adrienne Garland goes deep with bold women entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders across the globe — stripping away the sugar-coating to get at what actually matters for driven women growing their businesses for profit and impact. Adrienne is a Professor at NYU and Rice University, an entrepreneur and advisor, an MBA grad, and that bold business friend who asks the questions other women in business podcasts shy away from. Topics covered: scaling to seven figures and why it matters for women and the world, funding women-owned businesses, amplifying your voice and visibility, building high-value networks, leadership, designing entrepreneurial ecosystems that benefit humanity, the importance of financial acumen and literacy, and wealth building strategies Less than 2% of women-owned businesses scale beyond seven figures. She Leads exists to change that. Subscribe now and follow @sheleadsmedia on Instagram for She Leads LIVE events and more.

  1. Stop Trading Time for Money: How to Build a $100K Consulting Offer with Jessica Fearnley

    5D AGO

    Stop Trading Time for Money: How to Build a $100K Consulting Offer with Jessica Fearnley

    What does it take to create a $100K consulting offer for corporate clients? Let's once and for all move on from trading time for dollars.  In this episode, Jessica Fearnley and I talk about what it truly takes to structure a high-value $100K consulting offer for corporate clients, without overcomplicating your services or building a massive team or charging an hourly rate. But this conversation goes beyond pricing. We talk about what happens after you leave corporate, recover from burnout, and rebuild your confidence. We unpack the emotional and strategic transition many experienced women consultants face when they hit six figures and begin asking what’s next. Jessica shares how she moved from project management into building a multi-six-figure B2B consulting business rooted in high-value advisory retainers. We explore: What a $100K advisory retainer actually includesHow to package your consulting services inside the budgets corporate already invests inWhy trying to “educate” buyers slows down the saleThe recovery phase after corporate trauma, and why many women underprice themselves during itHow to position yourself as a trusted strategic advisor instead of a service providerWhy “the more they pay, the less they get” can be true at premium levelsIf you want to move from hourly work or project-based consulting into high-value B2B advisory retainers, this episode gives you both the strategic framework and the mindset shift required to do it. This is about packaging expertise, reclaiming authority, and building a consulting business that aligns with your life, not just your revenue goals. Chapters: 00:56 👩‍💼 Meet Jessica and Her Consulting Evolution 02:43 🔥 Recover from Burnout Before You Rebuild 04:49 🔄 Reevaluate What Comes After Six Figures 10:22 🤱 Design a Business That Works with Your Energy and Life Stage 15:32 🏢 Recognize Why Venture Funding Isn’t the Only Path to Growth 17:37 🤝 Step Into the Role of Trusted Strategic Advisor 19:44 📦 Package Your Consulting Offer Inside Existing Corporate Budgets 30:26 💼 Understand the $100K Advisory Retainer Model   Links: Website: jessicafearnley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fearnley-47173019  Explore Jessica Fearnley’s work, tune into her podcast, and connect with her on LinkedIn to discover how you can build a premium consulting business that reflects your true value and ambition.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - 👩‍💼 Meet Jessica and Her Consulting Evolution (02:43) - 🔥 Turn Burnout Into a New Business Direction (04:49) - 🔄 Question What Comes After Six Figures (10:22) - 🤱 Build a Business That Supports Your Energy and Life Stage (15:32) - 🏢 Understand Why Venture Funding Isn’t the Only Path (17:37) - 🤝 Step Into the Role of Trusted Strategic Advisor (19:44) - 📦 Package Your Offer Inside What Corporate Already Buys (30:26) - 💼 Structure a High-Value Advisory Retainer (Including the $100K Model)

    38 min
  2. How to Turn Your Lived Experience into Your Biggest Leadership Asset with Lindsay Green

    FEB 13

    How to Turn Your Lived Experience into Your Biggest Leadership Asset with Lindsay Green

    From Washington, D.C. to the Brooklyn waterfront, Lindsay Green shares how a career in finance evolved into a mission to transform industrial spaces into engines of opportunity for underserved communities. Lindsay Green is the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where she leads one of New York City’s most ambitious models for inclusive economic development. With more than 550 businesses and 11,000 employees on site, the Navy Yard is not simply a real estate portfolio but a living ecosystem designed to create quality jobs and connect local residents to meaningful careers. Her work blends business strategy, workforce development, and community engagement into a powerful example of how cities can rethink the purpose of former industrial spaces. Her journey began in Washington, D.C., where daily exposure to economic disparities shaped her desire to work at the intersection of business and community impact. After studying economics at Harvard and starting her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, she discovered urban development through the Urban Investment Group under Alicia Glen. Mentorship from leaders like Glen and MIT professor Phil Thompson helped her shift from traditional finance to mission driven economic development. A detour into the food industry after Yale School of Management eventually led her back to this work, culminating in her leadership at the Navy Yard in 2022. Lindsay explains how the Brooklyn Navy Yard goes beyond affordable real estate to support small, women owned, and minority owned businesses with mentorship, capital access, and technical advisory services. She highlights the Brooklyn STEAM Center, a public high school that gives 600 students hands on training with industry grade equipment, as well as new adult reskilling programs that recognize the value of both digital and analog problem solving. Through initiatives like the Micro Business Accelerator Program, she is building pathways for entrepreneurs to start small, grow, and scale within a supportive ecosystem. This conversation explores leadership, economic mobility, and the importance of early exposure to career possibilities. Lindsay’s work demonstrates that revitalizing industrial spaces can do more than preserve history. It can create futures. Tune in to hear how thoughtful economic development can reshape communities and expand opportunity for the next generation. Chapters:00:00 🎙️ Welcome to the She Leads Podcast 01:01 👩‍💼 Meet Lindsay Green President and CEO of Brooklyn Navy Yard 03:37 🗺️ Lindsay’s journey from Washington DC to New York City 05:30 🏦 From Goldman Sachs to a career in economic development 13:54 🏗️ Revitalizing the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a thriving hub 16:24 🌱 Community programs driving opportunity and impact 34:21 🚀 What is next for the Brooklyn Navy Yard 41:12 ✨ Closing reflections and final thoughts Links:Website: www.brooklynnavyyard.org  Connect with Lindsay Green through the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s website to explore how this innovative model is creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurs, and opening new pathways for underserved communities.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:00) - 🎙️ Welcome to the She Leads Podcast (01:01) - 👩‍💼 Meet Lindsay Green President and CEO of Brooklyn Navy Yard (03:37) - 🗺️ Lindsay’s journey from Washington DC to New York City (05:30) - 🏦 From Goldman Sachs to a career in economic development (13:54) - 🏗️ Revitalizing the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a thriving hub (16:24) - 🌱 Community programs driving opportunity and impact (34:21) - 🚀 What is next for the Brooklyn Navy Yard (41:12) - ✨ Closing reflections and final thoughts

    43 min
  3. Sales Is the Job: How to Sell Confidently Even If You Hate It with Julia Arpag

    FEB 6

    Sales Is the Job: How to Sell Confidently Even If You Hate It with Julia Arpag

    I’m saying the quiet part out loud: if you don’t build your sales muscle, growth stalls - no matter how talented you are. In this episode, Julia Arpag, CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment, shares with me how she went from five weeks postpartum and laid off to building a seven-figure tech recruitment firm by treating selling as service, investing early in mentorship, and using LinkedIn + networking like a real funnel. Julia’s journey began in August 2023 when she was unexpectedly laid off while on maternity leave. What could have been a destabilizing moment became the catalyst for something extraordinary. While briefly accepting a W-2 role, she started selling for a friend’s startup recruitment venture on the side. Within months, she closed three retainer clients. That early traction forced a pivotal decision: continue playing it safe, or step fully into entrepreneurship despite fears around sales, taxes, and “not knowing enough.” She chose the leap.  Rather than trying to figure everything out alone, Julia invested her earliest earnings into mentorship by hiring an executive coach who had sold a recruitment agency for $28 million, a LinkedIn writing coach, and systems experts. Inspired by Carol Dweck’s Mindset and the philosophy of “Who Not How,” she built her sales muscle, reframed selling as service, and adopted a growth mindset that became foundational to Aligned Recruitment’s rapid success. She reminds us that for women entrepreneurs especially, seeking support is often the difference between staying small and scaling meaningfully.  We also explored Julia’s tactical wisdom as a recruiter, including why job seekers should treat their search like a sales funnel, how to optimize LinkedIn to be discovered, and why networking consistently outperforms cold online applications. At a deeper level, Julia challenges the idea that business success must come at the cost of personal well-being. Her philosophy is clear: build a business around your life, not the other way around.  This conversation is a powerful reminder for all of us that profitability, purpose, and peace can coexist. Tune in to hear my conversation with Julia Arpag and how she is redefining what it looks like for women to lead, sell, and scale without losing themselves in the process. Chapters: 01:12 👩‍💼 Meet Julia Arpag Founder and CEO of Aligned Recruitment 02:34 🚀 From Layoff to Launch Building a Business After Maternity Leave 07:32 📈 Smart Strategies for Scaling a Recruitment Firm Fast 16:12 🤝 Why Sales Skills and Mentorship Change Everything for Women Founders 22:51 🔎 How Recruiters Really Search for Candidates 23:32 💼 Making Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You 24:50 ☕ Networking Tactics That Beat Online Applications 26:59 🌍 How Values Driven Tech Companies Hire Diverse Talent 36:59 ⚖️ Building a Business That Supports Your Life and Family Links: Website: www.alignedrecruitment.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag  Connect with Julia on LinkedIn and explore Aligned Recruitment’s website to learn how values-based leadership and smart hiring strategies can transform the way you build teams and careers.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (01:12) - 👩‍💼 Meet Julia Arpag Founder and CEO of Aligned Recruitment (02:34) - 🚀 From Layoff to Launch Building a Business After Maternity Leave (07:32) - 📈 Smart Strategies for Scaling a Recruitment Firm Fast (16:12) - 🤝 Why Sales Skills and Mentorship Change Everything for Women Founders (22:51) - 🔎 How Recruiters Really Search for Candidates (23:32) - 💼 Making Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You (24:50) - ☕ Networking Tactics That Beat Online Applications (26:59) - 🌍 How Values Driven Tech Companies Hire Diverse Talent (36:59) - ⚖️ Building a Business That Supports Your Life and Family

    44 min
  4. Become the Obvious Choice: Brand Positioning That Turns Your Reputation Into Revenue with Paige Arnof-Fenn

    JAN 30

    Become the Obvious Choice: Brand Positioning That Turns Your Reputation Into Revenue with Paige Arnof-Fenn

    Paige Arnof-Fenn shares how to stop competing on price by sharpening brand positioning, owning a niche, and turning reputation + referrals into consistent demand. In this episode, Paige Arnof-Fenn shares her journey from investment banking to branding powerhouse and discovering her true calling in marketing, building a distributed firm long before remote work was mainstream, and detailing how to turn expertise into profitable, high-impact businesses. Paige is the founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and digital marketing firm that has worked with clients like Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, and Colgate. Her path to entrepreneurship didn’t begin with a clear plan, but with a series of courageous pivots that led her from Wall Street to marketing leadership at P&G and Coca-Cola, and eventually to building her own agency. Along the way, she learned that success is less about following a script and more about honoring the parts of work that energize you. The turning points in Paige’s story are rooted in self-awareness and bold action. After realizing investment banking didn’t align with her values or passion, she shifted into marketing, first through business school, then by shaping brand strategy at major corporations and startups. She watched the internet industry emerge in the late ’90s and embraced it, later using the post-9/11 job market as a catalyst to launch her own business. What could have been a moment of fear became the start of a 24-year journey building a thriving firm with a distributed team across multiple cities and countries. Paige’s most powerful insights center on clarity, niche, and validation. She encourages women entrepreneurs to treat themselves as a brand, not a commodity, and to build businesses based on real market research, not friendly feedback. She champions differentiation through specificity, sharing how dominating one niche beats trying to please everyone, and explains how profitability is the foundation for meaningful impact. Paige’s story is a celebration of women’s leadership, resilience, and the power of building businesses that create real change. If you’re ready to rethink what entrepreneurship can look like, and how to build it with intention and confidence, this conversation is for you. Tune in and be inspired. Chapters00:56 👩‍💼 Meet Paige Arnof-Fenn From Stanford to CEO 03:13 💼 Paige’s Journey in Investment Banking 06:26 📈 Discovering a Passion for Marketing 09:40 🚀 Building a Successful Marketing Firm 23:42 🌍 Pioneering Outsourced Marketing 24:04 🏆 Early Success and Harvard Recognition28:19 💡 Positioning Strategy for Women Founders: Brand vs Commodity 29:45 📣 Niche + Market Research: Validation That Creates Demand 35:18  🔁 The Referral Engine: Becoming the Default Choice 42:28 💖 Philanthropy and Legacy    LinksWebsite:  www.mavensandmoguls.com LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn Check out Paige Arnof-Fenn’s website, connect with her on LinkedIn, and explore her work with Mavens & Moguls to learn how to build a brand-driven business that scales with clarity, purpose, and impact.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - 👩‍💼 Meet Paige Arnof-Fenn From Stanford to CEO (03:13) - 💼 Paige’s Journey in Investment Banking (06:26) - 📈 Discovering a Passion for Marketing (09:40) - 🚀 Building a Successful Marketing Firm (23:42) - 🌍 Pioneering Outsourced Marketing (24:04) - 🏆 Early Success and Harvard Recognition (28:19) - 💡 Advice for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs (29:45) - 📣 Building a Strong Personal Brand (42:28) - 💖 Philanthropy and Legacy

    48 min
  5. Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Most Profitable Business Skill with Katherine Eisold Miller

    JAN 23

    Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Most Profitable Business Skill with Katherine Eisold Miller

    From courtroom litigator to emotionally intelligent mediator, Katherine Eisold Miller shares how she is reshaping divorce into a process grounded in clarity, compassion, and agency for women navigating one of life’s hardest transitions. Today, I sit down with Katherine Miller, founder of the Miller Law Group and a New York-based divorce attorney, mediator, author, and podcast host who is changing the cultural conversation around divorce. Coming from a family of therapists, Katherine saw early in her legal career that traditional litigation focused on winning rather than helping people through deeply personal crises. Her work now centers on mediation and emotionally savvy decision-making, empowering women to move through divorce without losing themselves in the process. Katherine opens up about her early years handling hundreds of child welfare and litigation cases and the moment she realized there had to be a better way. With nearly all divorces settling outside of trial, she chose to pursue mediation training to help people make thoughtful decisions aligned with their real priorities. That pivot marked a powerful shift from adversarial problem-solving to collaborative clarity, especially for women who often carry the emotional and financial weight of family transitions. We dive into the art of listening beyond surface-level demands to uncover what truly matters, whether in divorce, entrepreneurship, or leadership. Katherine explains how interrupting destructive conflict patterns creates space for solutions that honor both parties’ needs. She also shares why conversations about money, prenuptial agreements, and financial values are not signs of failure, but foundations for stronger partnerships and healthier outcomes. This conversation is a reminder that leadership begins with self-trust, preparation, and the courage to ask better questions. Katherine’s insights offer women permission to approach divorce without shame, fear, or defaulting to systems that do not serve them. If you care about agency, emotional intelligence, and building a life that reflects your values, you will want to listen all the way through. Chapters👩‍⚖️ 00:55 Meet Katherine Miller🛤️ 03:03 Katherine’s Journey to Becoming a Divorce Attorney🤝 05:30 Understanding Mediation in Divorce🗣️ 10:14 The Importance of Listening and Understanding📊 14:02 Divorce Statistics and Trends💡 16:05 Preparing for Divorce with Confidence💼 37:00 Impact of Divorce on Women Entrepreneurs🔚 39:43 Conclusion and Resources LinksWebsite: https://miller-law.com/Socials: Instagram, Facebook, TwitterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiller1/Katherine's Book - Promotional Offer: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Savvy-Divorce-Smart-Negotiations/dp/1774586053 Connect with Katherine Miller through her website and social platforms, explore her work on The Emotionally Savvy Divorce podcast, and learn how emotional intelligence can help you lead yourself through change with confidence and clarity. Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:55) - 👩‍⚖️ Meet Katherine Eisold Miller (03:03) - 🛤️ Katherine’s Journey to Becoming a Divorce Attorney (05:30) - 🤝 Understanding Mediation in Divorce (10:14) - 🗣️ The Importance of Listening and Understanding (14:02) - 📊 Divorce Statistics and Trends (16:05) - 💡 Preparing for Divorce with Confidence (37:00) - 💼 Impact of Divorce on Women Entrepreneurs (39:43) - 🔚 Conclusion and Resources

    43 min
  6. Why the Rules of Money Were Never Written for Women — and How to Build Wealth Anyway with Emily Green

    JAN 16

    Why the Rules of Money Were Never Written for Women — and How to Build Wealth Anyway with Emily Green

    From navigating Wall Street during the financial crisis to building wealth strategies for women who are reshaping the economy, Emily Green shares how she became a powerful advocate for women taking control of their financial futures. In our conversation, I sit down with Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, a company founded by Sally Krawcheck to close the persistent investment gap facing women. Emily’s career began at J.P. Morgan, where she quickly noticed a troubling pattern: male founders were consistently better prepared and better supported when selling businesses or going public, while women were left without the same level of financial advocacy. That realization led her to Ellevest, where she helped build the firm’s wealth management division from the ground up, effectively launching a startup within a startup. Emily opens up about the pivotal transition Ellevest made after selling its robo-advisory business in 2024, a bold decision that required letting go of an early identity to gain clarity around serving high-earning and high-net-worth women more deeply. We talk about how women’s relationships with money evolve over time, shifting from budgeting and day-to-day decisions toward life trade-offs, fulfillment, and legacy. Emily also shares how her clients’ wealth comes from diverse paths, like corporate leadership, early tech roles, entrepreneurship, and investing, reflecting a growing desire for alternatives to traditional banking models. This talk dives into the historic wealth transfer underway and why women will be at the center of it, controlling an estimated fifty percent of U.S. wealth by 2030. Emily introduces the idea of “wealth care,” reframing money as a tool to maximize life rather than an end goal. From examining inherited money beliefs to treating personal finances like a business, she offers grounded, actionable guidance that can save women millions over their lifetimes. If you’re ready to rethink money, leadership, and long-term impact, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Chapters 👋 01:00 Meet Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest 🚀 01:52 Emily Green’s journey building a career in financial services 📈 05:12 How Ellevest evolved to serve women building lasting wealth 💸 14:49 The great wealth transfer and what it means for women leaders 👑 20:06 Women stepping into financial power during the wealth transfer 🧠 21:14 The real challenges women face in financial decision-making 👩‍👧 25:07 How generational views on money are changing for women ✨ 33:23 Emily’s advice for young women building financial independence 🎤 36:32 Closing insights and resources to continue the journey   Links: Website: https://ellevest.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-green-2a98a81a/Email: emilyg@ellevest.comExplore Ellevest’s resources, connect with Emily on LinkedIn, and dive deeper into her work to start building wealth with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Links Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (01:00) - 👋 Meet Emily Green Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest (01:52) - 🚀 Emily Green’s journey building a career in financial services (05:12) - 📈 How Ellevest evolved to serve women building lasting wealth (14:49) - 💸 The great wealth transfer and what it means for women leaders (20:06) - 👑 Women stepping into financial power during the wealth transfer (21:14) - 🧠 The real challenges women face in financial decision-making (25:07) - 👩‍👧 How generational views on money are changing for women (33:23) - ✨ Emily’s advice for young women building financial independence (36:32) - 🎤 Closing insights and resources to continue the journey

    39 min
  7. What Nobody Tells You About Growing Past $1 Million — and Why Women Are Choosing Impact Over Revenue

    JAN 9

    What Nobody Tells You About Growing Past $1 Million — and Why Women Are Choosing Impact Over Revenue

    I’m opening 2026 by claiming clarity as my word for the year and sharing an honest reflection on where She Leads has been and where it is going next. In this solo episode, I share my personal journey after eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs through She Leads Media and what it means to step into a new chapter with sharper vision. A simple moment, getting new glasses, became a powerful metaphor for how deeply I’m craving clarity in my work, my focus, and the women I’m best positioned to serve. I talk candidly about the tension between wanting to help everyone and knowing that real impact requires intentionality, boundaries, and depth. At the heart of my work has always been deep listening, trusting that women already hold their own answers and need space, reflection, and support to access them. I also unpack the realities of entrepreneurship that rarely get airtime, especially for women. The same habits we bring into life, procrastination, self-doubt, resilience, show up in business, shaping outcomes for better or worse. Drawing from my teaching at NYU and Rice, I explain why foundational self-awareness matters more than any tactic or trend. I challenge the glossy, quick-fix narratives that dominate online marketing and speak honestly about the sustained effort and inner work required to build something meaningful. This episode is also a turning point. I reflect on my own realization that the current She Leads model will not reach the million-dollar scale needed to expand impact and why that matters. As I enter what feels like my third professional chapter, I share my vision for supporting women who have reached or are approaching seven figures and are asking deeper questions about purpose, burnout, and legacy. If you are craving clarity, wrestling with growth, or sensing that your next level requires a different way of leading, this conversation is for you. I invite you to listen in, reflect alongside me, and help shape the future of She Leads as we redefine what it means for women to truly lead with intention, sustainability, and impact. Chapters✨ 00:56 Welcoming 2026 with clarity and intention 👩‍💼 02:46 Eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs 🔍 04:20 Why clarity matters in building a sustainable business ⚖️ 06:52 The real challenges and truths of entrepreneurship 🎓 09:05 Teaching early stage entrepreneurs at NYU and Rice 🌍 13:22 Choosing impact and purpose beyond revenue goals 👑 16:47 Lessons from women who build and scale successful businesses 🧭 18:27 Personal reflections on leadership and an evolving career journey 💬 29:32 An invitation to reflect, connect, and move forward together Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Links Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne (00:56) - ✨ Welcoming 2026 with clarity and intention (02:46) - 👩‍💼 Eleven years of serving women entrepreneurs (04:20) - 🔍 Why clarity matters in building a sustainable business (06:52) - ⚖️ The real challenges and truths of entrepreneurship (09:05) - 🎓 Teaching early stage entrepreneurs at NYU and Rice (13:22) - 🌍 Choosing impact and purpose beyond revenue goals (16:47) - 👑 Lessons from women who build and scale successful businesses (18:27) - 🧭 Personal reflections on leadership and an evolving career journey (29:32) - 💬 An invitation to reflect, connect, and move forward together

    38 min
  8. The 3 Levels of Disruption: Why Women Start 49% of Businesses But Only 4.2% Ever Hit $1M

    JAN 2

    The 3 Levels of Disruption: Why Women Start 49% of Businesses But Only 4.2% Ever Hit $1M

    From celebrating women’s representation to demanding true systemic disruption, I’m opening 2026 with a hard look at why nearly half of new businesses are started by women, yet so few ever cross the million-dollar mark. In this solo episode of She Leads, I unpack a paradox that should stop every founder and leader in her tracks: women launched 49% of new businesses in 2024, but only 4.2% reached $1 million in revenue. This isn’t a conversation about confidence or competence, it’s about systems. And more importantly, it’s about how women who succeed within existing frameworks are rewarded, while those who challenge and redesign those frameworks face resistance at every turn. I introduce a three-level disruption framework that reframes how we think about success in entrepreneurship. Level one is representation and women building profitable companies in spaces never designed for them. Level two is model disruption and changing how industries operate, from regenerative construction practices to ethical beauty brands that challenge labor and sourcing norms. And level three is systemic disruption, where success redistributes power itself, creating new pathways through employee ownership, transparent supply chains, and reinvestment into underrepresented founders. This episode also confronts uncomfortable truths: how venture capital flows toward “acceptable” women-led industries, how algorithms and infrastructure quietly reinforce bias, and how family responsibilities still disproportionately force women out of business. The data is clear, and the issue isn’t ambition or ability, it’s a system built around invisible labor and outdated definitions of success. As we step into 2026, I invite you to ask a bigger question: not just how much you want to build, but what you’re building toward. Because hitting a million dollars may require grit, but building something that lasts, scales, and changes the rules demands disruption. Tune in for a powerful redefinition of what it truly means to lead. Chapters 🎉 00:56 Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs ⚡ 01:44 The Real Challenges Facing Women-Led Businesses 🧩 08:58 Understanding the Three Levels of Disruption 🏗️ 12:02 Representation and Rethinking Business Models 🌍 15:37 What Systemic Disruption Really Looks Like 💰 36:38 Why Capital and Infrastructure Matter 🚀 43:24 Expanding the Global Vision of She Leads ✨ 49:20 Closing Reflections and a Call to Action Thank you to our podcast sponsor Go From Expert to Thought Leader with the Genius Discovery Program. Book Directly with Kent: http://talktokent.com  Learn more at: geniusdiscovery.org  We're always seeking aligned sponsors.⭐️ If you're interested in supporting our podcast - one episode or a season, reach out to Adrienne at Adrienne@sheleadsmedia.com.⭐️ Links Reach out to Adrienne: hello@sheleadsmedia.com  Visit our website: www.sheleadsmedia.com to learn about upcoming events or to work with me directly and get the clarity you’re seeking. "I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! — Adrienne  (00:56) - 🎉 Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs (01:44) - ⚡ The Real Challenges Facing Women-Led Businesses (08:58) - 🧩 Understanding the Three Levels of Disruption (12:02) - 🏗️ Representation and Rethinking Business Models (15:37) - 🌍 What Systemic Disruption Really Looks Like (36:38) - 💰 Why Capital and Infrastructure Matter (43:24) - 🚀 Expanding the Global Vision of She Leads (49:20) - ✨ Closing Reflections and a Call to Action

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The go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs scaling to $1 million and beyond while building lasting wealth — real talk, no fluff. Each week, host Adrienne Garland goes deep with bold women entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders across the globe — stripping away the sugar-coating to get at what actually matters for driven women growing their businesses for profit and impact. Adrienne is a Professor at NYU and Rice University, an entrepreneur and advisor, an MBA grad, and that bold business friend who asks the questions other women in business podcasts shy away from. Topics covered: scaling to seven figures and why it matters for women and the world, funding women-owned businesses, amplifying your voice and visibility, building high-value networks, leadership, designing entrepreneurial ecosystems that benefit humanity, the importance of financial acumen and literacy, and wealth building strategies Less than 2% of women-owned businesses scale beyond seven figures. She Leads exists to change that. Subscribe now and follow @sheleadsmedia on Instagram for She Leads LIVE events and more.

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