Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs

Getting The Seat On The Board Women make up about 50 percent of the workforce today, but did you know that only a small percentage of these working moms hold a seat on the Board of an organization? It's true, and what many women in business may not realize is the significant impact that holding a seat on the board of a non-profit or corporate organization can have – on their own businesses as well as the organizations they support. Today on the Fierce Feminine Podcast, I share three power ninja moves that you can do to help you get a board seat! In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to Prove Your Medal Quantify Everything List your top 10 career highlights. Boost Your Financial Knowledge Take time to learn how to read financial statements. Build Your Network Invest time into building a solid network and make it known that you are interested in a board position. Download the worksheet below. This powerful tool will help you create your career highlights list, as well as help you translate that information into business results. Women are often more willing to give credit where credit is due, but they struggle to claim credit for their successes. If you want to land a board position, you need to highlight your accomplishments; be proud of what you have achieved, and share them with the members of the board that you want to help! It's okay to tell yourself – and others – "I did this, and I'm proud of it!"

The Monster That Is Working Mom Guilt Welcome back to the Fierce Feminine Podcast! On today's episode, I will discuss the "dirty little secret" of working mothers: Working Mom Guilt. Working Mom Guilt has a nasty habit of reaching virtually every working mother. I have worked with dozens of working mothers; every single one of them have expressed, at one point or another, that they have experienced Working Mom Guilt at some point in their career. So, today I will share some tips with you on ways you can cope with the monster of Working Mom Guilt. Keep Reading >> Know and Understand that You're in Good Company Remember that you are not alone! There are a lot of successful working moms feeling Working Mom Guilt. Go for Good Enough Release your intention and need to be a perfect parent. Lower your "mom standards" from being perfect to being "good enough." Expect Working Mom Guilt to Go for the Jugular Anticipate and prepare for Working Mom Guilt. Realize you can't be in two places at once – and that's okay! Notice the feelings of Working Mom Guilt and tell yourself this: "Oh! I'm experiencing Working Mom Guilt. My ego must be believing a story about what it means to be a perfect mother. How interesting?" Observe your thoughts and feelings about Working Mom Guilt – but don't invest in them. Quality, Not Quantity Remember: distraction is the enemy of joy! Take time at the end of your workday to decompress. Give Yourself Permission to "Let It Go" Give yourself permission to "let go" of Working Mom Guilt. Remember: guilt is not a constructive or useful emotion! The world needs more examples of how women can be a successful working mother – juggling work life and family life – and doing it their way! Be the example of a bold woman leader. Want more tips? Want more advice on how you can be a Fierce Feminine leader? Visit my website!

Your network truly is your network…but too many women aren't networking strategically. In this episode, Eleanor Beaton shares the 3 types of people every women leader needs in her network. Keep Reading >> Click to get a copy of Sages, sherpas, and strugglers worksheet

While women make up half the workforce and are starting businesses faster than ever, too few of us make it to senior leadership roles in big business. In today's episode Catalyst CEO Deborah Gillis shares insights from her rise to the top. Keep Reading >> Click Here to get Deborah Gillis' fast action sheet

Cancer survivor, mother of three, speaker, internationally recognized entrepreneur Kelsey Ramsden shares the incredible story of how she built an 8-figure business in a male dominated industry AND how we faced the biggest fight of her life. Keep Reading >> Click to get the bonus cheat sheet

Internationally-recognized online entrepreneurial expert Ali Brown literally invented the online blueprint for success. Then she listened to her heart and re-focused on supporting high achieving women entrepreneurs. She shares her story with Eleanor in this episode of Fierce Feminine Leadership. Keep Reading >> Download Ali Brown's fast action sheet

For women who want to lead in business, building a powerful network isn't enough. We must learn how to leverage our networks in order to create opportunities, advance our careers and grow our businesses. In this episode Eleanor shares practical tips for monetizing your network. Keep Reading >>

Learning how to network with powerful people is critical for women in leadership. In this episode, Eleanor shares a set of simple, powerful tools to help you build a powerful network filled with heavy hitters who will got to bat for you. Keep Reading >>

In this episode, powerhouse entrepreneur Sharon Lechter shares her secrets on how she built multiple 8-figure businesses. Sharon Lechter is a CPA, internationally bestselling author and globally recognized entrepreneur. Credited as the genius behind the Rich Dad, Poor Dad brand, Sharon was hand-selected by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to revitalize the iconic personal development brand. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs claim their power through smart planning and financial literacy. Keep Reading >> Click to get a copy of the fast action sheet

Women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men. Our incomes are set to hit $80 trillion by 2018. And we control 80% of consumer spending. But when it comes to stepping into our power and taking our seats at the tables where the big decisions get made, there's lots more work to do. In this episode, women's leadership expert Eleanor Beaton shares the WHY behind Fierce Feminine Leadership. Keep Reading >>