Conversations with women entrepreneurs about the best and the most difficult parts of growing 7- and 8-figure businesses and chasing our Big Gorgeous Goals. You can find Julie's book, Big Gorgeous Goals, and the brand new companion workbook at www.julieellis.ca/book
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Alchemy Accounting and Bookkeeping, founder and Secrets of the Biggest Big Ticket Coaches podcast host, Michelle Cooper has been doing speaking engagements for many years now, and more than 100 podcast guest appearances herself.
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Counting on Curiosity with Jennifer Devine
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32:34Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Jennifer Devine shares her journey from controller at a commercial real estate development firm to owner of an accounting and technology solutions business that provides outsourced accounting services to clients. Jennifer Devine is a highly accomplished Cert…
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After the Exit: Living, Leading, and Learning Forward with Sarah Michelle Boes
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32:17Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Sarah Michelle Boes created and sold a multi-million dollar nurse practitioner test prep company before turning 30, only to face her newborn daughter's heart condition diagnosis just weeks after the acquisition. Her journey reveals how entrepreneurial succes…
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Scaling a Photography Startup to $10 Million with Jennifer Yeh
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31:01Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Jennifer Yeh, COO of Shoott, transformed her startup photography business from $800K to over $10M in revenue in just six years by expertly connecting photographers with busy families. She shares her journey of pivoting from targeting influencers to serving moms, navigating …
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Sticky Notes and Mindset Shifts: An Entrepreneur's Transformation with Lori Rogers
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34:45Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Lori Rogers, president and co-founder of Rogers Marketing, shares her journey of implementing positive practices to overcome overwhelm and transform her business approach. Lori is the president and co-founder of Rogers Marketing, a muilti-million-dollar woma…
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From Clinical Practice to Biotech Pioneer with Dr. Joan Fallon
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35:55Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Dr. Joan Fallon shares her journey from clinical practice to founding Curemark, a biotech company developing novel therapies for Autism based on her discovery of enzyme deficiencies in children with the condition. Her innovative approach challenges tradition…
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Pivoting with Purpose: Learning To Leverage Unlikely Skills with Shari Cedar
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36:42Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Shari Cedar's remarkable career pivot reveals how seemingly unrelated skills can become your greatest business assets. In this episode of Figure 8, we discover the unconventional journey from TV production to becoming CEO of AK Building Services-- a major co…
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Growing a Million-Dollar Wellness Brand Through Crisis with Amber Briggle
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36:12Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Amber Briggle shares her inspiring journey from hands-on massage therapist to CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, a business that has grown to two locations grossing over a million dollars annually with plans to franchise nationwide. Amber Briggle (she/her) is the …
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Scaling Your Business Beyond Media with Denise Bedell
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34:14Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Denise Bedell shares her journey pivoting from media to entrepreneurship as the founder of Content Innovo, helping businesses share their content and tell stories worldwide. Denise is an EPPY-nominated journalist and editor, who has been telling the stories …
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Legacy to Leadership: Transforming a Mission-Critical Business with Ania Aliev
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33:28Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. Ania Aliev shares her journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, transforming Life Support Systems from a paper-based business into a digital operation with growth potential. Her story demonstrates the importance of careful change management and mainta…
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Designing Your Ideal Life: The Leveraged Business Model with Fabienne Fredrickson
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37:28Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Fabienne Fredrickson shares how solo business owners can make powerful impact with their work while creating time for rest, joy, and pleasure. She reveals the framework she used to grow her business by 538% in just three years. For 20+ years, Fabienne Fredrickso…
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From Daycares to Dynasties with Victoria Sopik
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31:28Entrepreneurs, listen up. Amplify Your Voice 2025, the financial edition is where you need to be. Brought to you by Canadian Small Business Women, a place for entrepreneurs to find the resources to take their businesses to the next stage. You'll learn from incredible keynote speakers and leave feeling more confident about your financial future. Fro…
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The Art of Business Delegation with Marla Coffin
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38:40Entrepreneurs, listen up. Amplify Your Voice 2025, the financial edition is where you need to be. Brought to you by Canadian Small Business Women, a place for entrepreneurs to find the resources to take their businesses to the next stage. You'll learn from incredible keynote speakers and leave feeling more confident about your financial future. Fro…
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Navigating Challenges in Women’s Health and Business with Aeryon Ashlie
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35:37Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Engaging women entrepreneurs and health advocates, our latest episode features the award-winning Aeryon Ashlie, founder of Aeryon Wellness Supplements. We delved into the importance of NPN certifications and supporting Canadian products, navigating business challenges, an…
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Why Female Founders Thrive: Lessons from the Frontlines with Jess Schultz
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32:25Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Jess Schultz, the founder and CEO of Amplify Group, shares her unique journey from finance to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the value of support and progressive networks for women in business. As the founder and CEO of Amplify Group, Jess Schultz is a go-to market supe…
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Building a Sweet Business: How Cookies & Dreams Scaled from Local to Nationwide
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31:52Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Steph Sellers, founder of Cookies and Dreams, and her mission to spread joy through gourmet cookies. As she navigates the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, she shares valuable insights into building community connect…
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Revolutionizing Recruitment and Unlocking Human Potential
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42:39Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Caitlin McGregor’s journey as the founder of Plum transforms the hiring landscape by embracing data to reveal innate talents rather than relying on traditional resumes. The episode explores how technology and behavioural data can help businesses thrive while ensuring that…
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Kristi Herold: Building Community Through Sports and Play
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34:39Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. This conversation with Kristi Herold illustrates how play can be a transformative force in both personal and professional realms. With insights into her journey, the evolution of JAM, and the impact of recreational play on workplace culture, this episode offers valuable l…
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Jacqueline Sava: Building the Soak Wash Brand
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40:59Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. This episode highlights Jacqueline Sava's inspiring journey as the founder of Soak Wash, revealing her innovative approach to creating a product that cares for delicate clothing while prioritizing sustainability. She discusses education's role in fostering consumer relati…
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Lori Weir: Scaling for Success in FinTech
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33:50Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Welcome to Figure Eight, where we feature inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs who’ve grown their businesses to seven and eight figures. Today, we’re joined by Lori Weir, co-founder and CEO of Four Eyes Financial, a fintech company. Lori, an experienced entrepreneur, …
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Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. What if you could transform your biggest dreams into tangible achievements? Join me, Julie Ellis, as we journey through the art of setting and conquering big, gorgeous goals in a solo episode of Figure Eight. Drawing from my book "Big, Gorgeous Goals," I share actionable …
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Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Canada's top woman entrepreneur, Kelsey Kitsch, takes center stage as she discusses her remarkable career path characterized by bold choices and relentless ambition. From an unorthodox application to the Ivy Business School to leading ventures in frontier industries like …
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Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker: Trailblazing Organic Snacks
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32:57Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode, Julie interviews Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, founder of DeeBee's Organics. Dionne shares her journey from a career in maternal-fetal toxicology to creating a successful organic snack company. They discuss the challenges Dionne faced in the retail landscape, h…
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Margaret Coons: On Scaling Nuts For Cheese
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32:57Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Margaret Coons, the innovative mind behind Nuts For Cheese, takes us through her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from selling her artisanal vegan cheeses at a local farmer's market to conquering the grocery aisles across Canada and the U.S. Margaret shares her grassroo…
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Meghan Walker: Learning to Fail Forward and Grow
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32:21Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Join us on Figure Eight as we uncover the transformative journeys of women stepping into the entrepreneurial world from high-skilled professions. Our guest, Dr. Meghan Walker, a successful naturopath and business strategist, shares her unique insights on the challenges fa…
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Trena White of Page Two: Navigating the New Age of Publishing
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35:30Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode Julie Ellis converses with Trena White, co-founder and co-CEO of Page Two, a non-fiction book publishing firm. Trena shares her journey from traditional publishing to establishing Page Two, emphasizing the shift to a hybrid publishing model that offers aut…
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Wendy Brookhouse: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Build Valuable Businesses
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36:02Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Wendy Brookhouse, an independent financial advisor specializing in women entrepreneurs. Wendy discusses her journey, the challenges of starting her own practice, and her unique approach to financial advising. Wendy a…
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Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Robin, a successful entrepreneur in the plumbing wholesale industry. Robin shares her journey from joining her father's business to purchasing and growing it to over $140 million in revenue. They discuss the challeng…
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Marcia Dawood: Transforming the Funding Journey for Women Founders
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35:09Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode of Figure Eight, host Julie Ellis converses with Marcia Dawood about the funding challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. They discuss the importance of bootstrapping and strategic fundraising to avoid equity loss and the trap of constant fundraising. Marc…
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Jill Knittel: Transitioning from Day-to-Day Operations to Strategic Growth
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35:20Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Julie interviews Jill Knittel, the founder of JK Executive Strategies. Jill shares her nearly 30-year journey in the recruiting industry, emphasizing the importance of building deep client relationships and understanding company culture. This discussion covers the challen…
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Erika MacKay’s Niche for Design: How Workplace Wellness Supports Employees
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34:46Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode, Julie interviews Erika MacKay, the founder and CEO of Niche for Design, about her journey in interior design and her focus on workspace wellness. They discuss the evolving office environment and Erika shares her experience of balancing entrepreneurship wi…
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Cari Kenzie’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
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41:56Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Join Julie as she interviews Cari Kenzie, an entrepreneur and resilience coach, about growing and selling a multi-million dollar business, founding her leadership empowerment company iShft, and her journey of self-discovery after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing…
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Tina Sue Moser's Passion for Growth and Opportunity: Empowering Entrepreneurs
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35:37Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode of the Figure Eight podcast, Julie converses with Tina Sue Moser, a former entrepreneur who sold her business and now partners at Cultivate Advisors. Tina Sue recounts her journey from starting her business for flexibility as a mother, through the challeng…
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Women Funding Women: Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is Closing the Venture Capital Gender Gap
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49:01Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. In this episode of Figure Eight, Julie welcomes Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, US government mathematician turned award-winning Silicon Valley startup leader turned venture capital collective co-founder. Julie and Sherry discuss building inclusive work cultures, the complexitie…
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Purposeful Entrepreneurship: Tara Milburn and Ethical Swag
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41:15Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Join us for another episode of Figure Eight where Julie talks with Tara Milburn, the founder and CEO of Ethical Swag. Tara recounts the challenges of promoting sustainable products in a traditionally non-sustainable industry, the decision to become a B Corp, and building …
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Jenn Harper and Cheekbone Beauty: Using Business To Do Good In The World
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38:49Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Sustainability in beauty is not just a trend; it's a responsibility. In conversation with the award-winning Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, we explored the innovation behind sustainable beauty. From establishing an Indigenous innovation lab blending traditional …
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Brewing Success: Tonia Jahshan's Sipology, From Tea to Wellness
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34:41Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Ever wondered how to juggle the hats of entrepreneur, mother, and partner? Tonia Jahshan, Julie's guest on Figure 8, shared her incredible story of growing Steeped Tea (now Sipology), from a one-woman operation to appearing on Dragon's Den to being a regular on the PROFIT…
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Scaling Yourself While Scaling Your Business: Anna-Vija McClain’s Growth Journey
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39:09Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Did you know that systems, processes, and delegation are essential to scaling your business? Ten years after accidentally starting her business, Anna-Vija McClain and her team have helped hundreds of business owners scale and grow their brands. Anna-Vija McClain is an exp…
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Erica Paolicelli and Three Brothers Winery's Story of Resilience and Adaptability
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37:35Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Imagine reinventing your business so it can survive the pandemic and then the next year, navigating the chaos of a total loss fire on your business property. In this week's episode of Figure Eight, Three Brothers Winery partner Erica Paolicelli discusses the critical impo…
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Entrepreneurship, Fulfillment and Purpose with Alyssa Kerbel
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48:13Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Alyssa Kerbel, the founder of mini mioche, built her business on sustainable, ethical practices and when the time was right, exited mini mioche in order to continue making the impact she craved. Success isn't one-size-fits-all and Alyssa and Julie discuss how redefining s…
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Mandy Friend Gigliotti: Scaling Up by Building Multiple Businesses
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42:21Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Ever wondered how a former Team Canada lacrosse player turns into a thriving entrepreneur? In Julie's conversation with Mandy Friend Gigliotti, they unpack her fascinating transition from athletics to real estate mogul to being the owner of multiple successful businesses.…
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Marnie Rabinovitch Consky's Thigh Society: Redefining Comfort, One Leg at a Time
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44:42Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Ever dealt with that annoying thigh chafing? Julie had a heart-to-heart with Marnie Rabinovitch Consky, Founder and CEO of Thigh Society, who turned her personal struggle into a thriving business. Thigh Society is the leading direct-to-consumer brand of size-inclusive lon…
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Gina Schaefer's Recovery Hardware: Culture, Values, and Doing the Unexpected
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40:06Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. From hiring previously incarcerated folks and those in addiction recovery to implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Gina Schaefer's story of entrepreneurship demonstrates what it can look like to understand and support the community you serve. When Gina mov…
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From Kitchen Stove to Business Growth: Kristy Miller's Path to Entrepreneurial Success
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39:21Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Have you ever been branded a failure for choosing a path less traveled? On the latest episode of the Figure Eight podcast, Julie had the pleasure of chatting with Kristy Miller. Kristy shared her journey from dropping out of university to becoming the founder of The Scent…
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Resilience, Exits, and Venture Capital: Jackie Dinsmore's Entrepreneurial Odyssey
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35:39Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Did you know that mature entrepreneurs bring a wealth of diverse experiences to the table? In this episode of Figure Eight, Jackie Dinsmore highlights the value of founders with life experience. Her venture capital firm, Extra Innings Ventures, embraces this philosophy by…
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Hillary Parnell on Leadership and Expansion in the Creative Arts
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45:10Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Let's talk about the art of transition – moving from doing to overseeing. It's a challenge many entrepreneurs, including Julie's guest Hillary Parnell, have had to face. Hillary Parnell has been the owner of the Academy for the Performing Arts and Preschool for the Arts i…
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Breaking the Ice: Nicole Mahoney's Bold Path to Business Growth
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37:28Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. "Strategy is a marathon, not a sprint." This philosophy rings true in Julie's conversation with Nicole Mahoney, CEO of Break the Ice Media, as they delve into the long-term vision for her business. Nicole Mahoney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host with a passio…
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Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs: The Figure Eight Podcast
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23:22Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today. Ever wondered how a simple idea scribbled on a napkin can evolve into an eight-figure empire? In this introductory episode of the Figure Eight podcast, host Julie Ellis will take you through the incredible journey of Mabel's Labels and moving beyond it. From a light-bulb …
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6 - What Franchises Teach You with Ask April Porter's April Porter
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29:30In this episode Michelle speaks with April Porter of Ask April Porter. April is a growth strategist and advisor to hundreds of franchises. She helps them accelerate growth and profits in record time. April is an award winning entrepreneur with a proven record of success by teaching franchises how to fill the gap between the franchise model and the …
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5 - Spatial Energy Affects Your Business with Designed Life Studios' Krystal Holm
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29:09In this episode Michelle speaks with Krystal Holm of Designed Life Studios. Krystal is a Fung Shui designer and clutter expert who helps women create peace and prosperity in their lives. If you want to know more about Krystal's work, click here https://www.krystalholm.com/ If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here.…
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4 - What To Say And How To Say It with Sales Maven Society's Nikki Rausch
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31:35In this episode Michelle speaks with Nikki Rausch of Sales Maven Society. Sales Maven Society is a program that turns you into a master of sales. With an active membership community, self-paced training modules, a private Facebook forum, a resource center and a learning style assessment it will take you from fear to clear without requiring you to l…
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