In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, host Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with authenticity strategist Inga Faison-Cavitt, who proves that introverts don’t have to change who they are to thrive in sales or entrepreneurship. Once an engineer turned top 5% direct-sales leader, Inga built her success by honoring her natural strengths—deep listening, empathy, and meaningful connection—instead of relying on extroverted “hustle” tactics.

Listeners will gain powerful insights from her Authentic Sales Accelerator Method and her 3P Networking Framework, both designed to help introverted entrepreneurs grow without draining their social batteries. Inga shares how preparation, genuine relationship-building, and nurturing human connection can create lasting business success—and how even extroverts can benefit from understanding the introvert’s approach to communication and energy management.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn shares an unfiltered look into a bold experiment that changed how she connects with her audience and reframed how entrepreneurs think about clarity and growth. After giving out her personal cell number to subscribers and inviting them to text her their biggest business challenge, Shauna Lynn uncovered a surprising truth: most entrepreneurs aren’t struggling with strategy at all, but with clarity about what they’re really building.

Listeners will hear how Shauna Lynn breaks down the difference between surface-level fixes and the deeper mindset shifts that drive sustainable success. She reveals how generosity, genuine connection, and radical honesty can spark ripple effects far beyond your expectations.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Jaci Russo, CEO and co-founder of Brand Russo, one of the very few women-owned agencies in the United States. With over 25 years of experience, Jaci shares how she transitioned from Hollywood to Louisiana, started an agency while pregnant, and grew it into a nationally recognized firm, all while raising four children alongside her husband.

Listeners will gain powerful insights into Jaci’s “Razor Branding” process, a practical framework that cuts through the clutter and keeps strategy at the heart of every marketing effort. She explains why most entrepreneurs get stuck between passion and execution, and how refining your focus, promise, and messaging can shift everything. Jaci also reveals how Brandstate U was born to serve entrepreneurs with smaller budgets, proving that strong branding isn’t only for big businesses.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Jennifer Lemmert, an award-winning communications consultant who went from losing her corporate job during the pandemic to building a thriving six-figure business while raising three young children. Jennifer shares how she shifted from identifying as a “freelancer” to owning her role as a CEO, and how that mindset change transformed her brand, her confidence, and her results.

Listeners will hear how Jennifer reframed mistakes as powerful brand stories, why women often sabotage their executive presence without realizing it, and how embracing authenticity can elevate authority and influence. She outlines the importance of aligning passion, profits, and progress to avoid burnout, and offers clear steps to start shaping an executive brand that truly resonates.

In this transformative episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn reframes procrastination not as a personal flaw but as a message from your subconscious. With relatable stories and practical insights, Shauna Lynn shares how to recognize when procrastination signals a skill gap, a need for processing time, or a mismatch with your true priorities.

Listeners will gain powerful strategies to shift from frustration to clarity. From creating SOPs that simplify overwhelming tasks, to using energy-aware scheduling and the Pomodoro method, to setting up an “idea parking lot” that keeps shiny distractions from derailing your progress, Shauna Lynn delivers actionable tools that any entrepreneur can apply immediately. She also reveals how “productive procrastination” can fuel creativity and why tuning into these signals can help you grow as both a leader and a CEO.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Kirsten Graham, CEO of Six Figure Business Coaching, to dismantle the "solo CEO" myth that holds so many women back. Kirsten shares how true growth only happens when you stop trying to do it all and start spending your time where it counts most.

From outsourced bookkeeping that helps you understand your profit margins to done-with-you lead funnels that actually convert, Kirsten reveals how strategic delegation can multiply your income and give you your time back. But this isn’t just about saving time; it’s about building a business that actually works for you. With humor, real-life examples, and practical insights, Kirsten walks listeners through how to know when to delegate, how to find the right support, and what to look for in a VA or team member, plus why SOPs are the unsung heroes of scale.

In this episode of the Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Meridith Elliott Powell, a Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning author, and one of the world’s top business growth experts. But this conversation isn’t about theory, it’s about transformation. Meridith shares how she went from reactive leadership to building teams that think like entrepreneurs. She introduces her proven Ask for Change system, a method born from decades of research and real-world experience that helps leaders stop solving every problem themselves and start cultivating a culture of ownership, initiative, and agility.

In this powerful episode of The Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn explores why many entrepreneurs only take action after facing painful setbacks and how to shift into a more proactive approach to leadership. Through relatable stories (including a jaw-dropping cockroach incident in a staged home) and hard-won lessons, Shauna Lynn reveals the hidden costs of procrastination, underpricing, weak boundaries, and neglected systems.

In this episode of Real Women Real Business, Shauna Lynn sits down with Dr. Anne Dranitsaris, a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and author of the upcoming book Not Broken, Just Delayed. Together, they challenge long-held ideas about codependency, reframing it not as a disorder but as a developmental delay that keeps entrepreneurs, especially women, stuck in survival mode instead of thriving.

Anne shares how self-protective patterns like people-pleasing, undercharging, and avoiding conflict often show up in entrepreneurship. She explains why so many women settle for “just enough” and how this mindset limits both growth and fulfillment. Through her unique lens, listeners are invited to rethink boundaries, entitlement, and negotiation, not as selfish acts, but as essential steps toward stepping fully into their authentic power.

In this inspiring episode of the Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Gabrielle Tongol, also known as Gabs, whose accidental journey from fitness coach to CEO of Assist Her Agency is anything but typical. What began as a side hustle in college turned into a multi-six-figure agency helping overwhelmed entrepreneurs reclaim their time, mental energy, and vision for growth. Gabrielle shares candid lessons from her early days juggling roles, the moment she realized she had to step into her identity as a CEO fully, and how building a team was the key to sustainable impact.

If your to-do list seems to grow faster than you can cross things off, and every task feels equally urgent, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon speaks directly to entrepreneurs buried under endless to-do lists and constant urgent demands. She shares her simple yet powerful decision-making filter designed to cut through the noise, reduce overwhelm, and refocus your time on what truly fuels your business and your life.

Shauna Lynn unpacks why so many business owners fall into the “accidental CEO” trap, working harder but seeing little progress, and how decision fatigue and reactive habits are keeping you stuck. She reveals the two critical questions that can immediately clarify where your time is best spent, plus she shares her PowerPlay filter that helps you confidently choose what to keep, delegate, or eliminate.

What if you stopped waiting until you felt “ready”... and just built the business anyway? Shauna Lynn welcomes Amanda Kaufman, founder of The Coaches Plaza and host of The Amanda Kaufman Show. With over $2 million in revenue and a mission to help coaches scale without social media burnout, Amanda shares what really happens behind the glossy success stories.

From starting her business with just eight names to quitting her corporate job in four months, Amanda reveals how necessity, direct outreach, and imperfect action fueled her growth. She challenges common myths around profitability, marketing, and visibility, offering a bold yet practical approach to building a sustainable coaching business.

In this new episode, Shauna Lynn sits down with Stacey Brown Randall, author of 'Generating Business Referrals Without Asking', to reframe everything you think you know about building a referral-based business. After her first business failed, Stacey knew she had to approach client acquisition differently. What she created was more than a strategy; it was a complete reimagining of how relationships drive revenue.

Stacey shares how she turned a personal need into a science-backed framework that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs generate consistent, high-quality referrals without resorting to awkward asks, manipulative tactics, or gimmicks. She breaks down the often-misunderstood psychology behind referrals, explains why they don’t belong under prospecting or marketing, and offers a powerful new lens: the “three-legged stool” of sales. Listeners will learn how to nurture referral sources through intentional, meaningful touchpoints and why a handwritten thank-you note might be the highest ROI move you make this year.

What if growing your business wasn’t about chasing leads or perfecting your elevator pitch... but simply being more human?

In this inspiring episode of the Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with business relationship strategist Melissa Snow, founder of Powerful Women Rising, to reimagine everything you thought you knew about networking. After scaling two businesses, Melissa discovered that the most effective path to growth isn’t through rigid funnels or aggressive tactics — it's through authentic, intentional relationships.

Melissa shares her bold philosophy of “networking like a human, not a salesy weirdo,” breaking down how to connect in ways that feel natural, not transactional. She challenges common misconceptions about networking, offers thoughtful strategies for introverts and anxious entrepreneurs, and even introduces a unique planner to help you network with purpose. From grocery store conversations to finding your “fishing pole friend,” Melissa offers a refreshing take that will have you rethinking your next connection.

If you’ve ever dreaded networking, this episode will leave you ready to show up, start small, and do it scared — because the best business connections come from being yourself. Don’t forget to share this one with a fellow entrepreneur who needs a new way forward.

Are your beliefs quietly sabotaging your business success? In this episode of the Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn welcomes hypnotherapist and bestselling author Victoria Gallagher, also known as the “Law of Attraction Hypnotist.” With over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs shift their subconscious money blocks, Victoria brings a grounded, practical approach to manifestation and mindset work. This isn’t just about vision boards and affirmations; it’s about rewiring your beliefs at the deepest level so your actions finally align with your goals.

Together, they explore how childhood conditioning around money still shapes your business decisions today, why clarity is the most overlooked but critical step in success, and how the brain’s “internal algorithm” (the reticular activating system) can be retrained to filter in opportunity instead of lack. Victoria shares simple, actionable strategies, like changing just one phrase, that can begin to shift everything.