Ep 79: What Every Entrepreneur Regrets Learning Too Late
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 79: What Every Entrepreneur Regrets Learning Too Late

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.

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Ep 78: Moving Past Imposter Syndrome into Authentic Leadership with Anne Dranitsaris
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 78: Moving Past Imposter Syndrome into Authentic Leadership with Anne Dranitsaris

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.

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Ep 77: From Overworked Solopreneur to Empowered CEO
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 77: From Overworked Solopreneur to Empowered CEO

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.

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Ep 76: The Simple Filter to Clear Your To-Do List Fast and Refocus Your Energy
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 76: The Simple Filter to Clear Your To-Do List Fast and Refocus Your Energy

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.

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Ep 75: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Coaching Business Without Burnout with Amanda Kaufman
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 75: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Coaching Business Without Burnout with Amanda Kaufman

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.

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Ep 74: Get Flooded with Clients Without Ever Asking for a Referral with Stacey Brown Randall
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Ep 74: Get Flooded with Clients Without Ever Asking for a Referral with Stacey Brown Randall

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.

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Ep 73: Rewriting the Rules for Women Stuck in Just Enough Thinking
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 73: Rewriting the Rules for Women Stuck in Just Enough Thinking

What if you stopped settling for “just enough” and started building a business and a life that’s bigger, bolder, and unapologetically yours?

In this episode, Shauna Lynn opens up about the invisible barriers holding women back from scaling their businesses beyond boutique-level success. Drawing from personal experience and eye-opening statistics, Shauna Lynn explores why women often limit themselves to comfort zones, the hidden worthiness gap many don’t even realize they have, and how deeply ingrained money mindsets shape pricing decisions and growth potential. But this conversation isn’t just about naming the problem, it’s about action.

Shauna Lynn shares real-world examples from top companies that prove working smarter, not harder, is possible. Plus, she introduces three mindset exercises designed to help you rewrite your relationship with wealth and start envisioning the leader you want to become.

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Ep 72: The New Networking Strategy That Actually Works with Melissa Snow
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 72: The New Networking Strategy That Actually Works with Melissa Snow

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.

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Ep 71: Manifest Big, Move Boldly, and Rewire Your Mind for Abundance with Victoria Gallagher
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 71: Manifest Big, Move Boldly, and Rewire Your Mind for Abundance with Victoria Gallagher

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.

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Ep 70: Stop Undercharging and Start Profiting: Strategies to Know Your Worth
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 70: Stop Undercharging and Start Profiting: Strategies to Know Your Worth

Are you working harder than ever but still not seeing it reflected in your bank account? In this episode, Shauna Lynn pulls back the curtain on why so many women entrepreneurs are stuck in a cycle of undercharging, overworking, and feeling burnt out. With years of experience coaching business owners through pricing pitfalls, Shauna Lynn shares the real reason your revenue might be rising while your profits stay flat - and what to do about it.

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Ep 69: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Industries with Linda Leary
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Ep 69: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Industries with Linda Leary

In this episode of the Real Women Real Business podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Linda Leary, founder and president of Fishe, a women's fishing apparel brand that’s transforming the industry. Linda shares her unexpected journey from navigating ice roads in Alaska to creating a nationally recognized brand that empowers women in the outdoors.

From her early passion for fly fishing to the realization that women deserved better apparel for their outdoor adventures, Linda’s story highlights the power of following your passion and the importance of creating space for women in male-dominated industries. She discusses the challenges she faced, such as navigating the world of manufacturing and securing funding for women entrepreneurs, and how she overcame them with resilience, creativity, and a strong network of collaborators.

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Ep 68: Speak with Power, Lead with Purpose, and Grow Your Business with Kimberly Spencer
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 68: Speak with Power, Lead with Purpose, and Grow Your Business with Kimberly Spencer

In this high-energy episode, Shauna Lynn is joined by Kimberly Spencer, a high-performance coach, TEDx speaker, and Amazon best-selling author, to explore what it really takes to build visibility that drives results. From Hollywood screenwriting to Pilates to scaling a coaching business while raising a family, Kimberly shares the twists, pivots, and wake-up calls that shaped her bold approach to storytelling and communication. Together, they challenge the myths of instant fame, dissect the difference between vanity PR and strategic podcasting, and offer practical guidance for showing up with presence and power.

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Ep 67: What’s Really Holding Back Your Business? The Mindset Shift You Didn’t Know You Needed
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 67: What’s Really Holding Back Your Business? The Mindset Shift You Didn’t Know You Needed

In this episode, Shauna Lynn speaks directly to the passion-driven entrepreneur who’s become the accidental CEO. She guides listeners through the quiet but costly shift from doing the work to leading the business, and what happens when that shift is ignored. With a mix of personal insight and real-world client stories, Shauna Lynn shares four essential mindset changes that help founders step into true leadership without sacrificing what they love most about their craft. This episode challenges listeners to rethink perfection, let go of control, and create mental space for strategic thinking. Shauna Lynn also introduces her Power Play Profit Filter, a practical decision-making tool designed to bring clarity and direction to growing businesses.

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Ep 66: Speak Like a Leader: Communication Skills That Move the Needle With Dr. Laura Sicola
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 66: Speak Like a Leader: Communication Skills That Move the Needle With Dr. Laura Sicola

If you've ever felt tongue-tied in a big meeting, uncertain in a sales call, or frustrated that your message just isn't landing, this episode will flip the script. Dr. Laura Sicola joins the conversation to share how small shifts in how you speak can lead to big changes in how you're received. You'll discover how to step into a room with presence, communicate your value with clarity, and build real trust—whether you're leading a team or closing a deal.

Expect practical takeaways you can use right away - from better ways to introduce yourself, to questions that spark real understanding, to strategies for handling pricing conversations with calm authority. Whether you're growing a business or growing into your voice, this episode will help you move from second-guessing to leading with impact. Tune in and learn how to speak so people not only listen, but remember.

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Ep 65: How She Built a Powerful VA Business with Jazzy Luchini
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 65: How She Built a Powerful VA Business with Jazzy Luchini

In this energizing episode, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Jazzy Luchini, a powerhouse virtual assistant and coach helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, aligned businesses with the proper support.
Jazzy sheds light on what a virtual assistant really brings to the table: not just task management, but strategic partnership, mindset support, and a true sense of collaboration. She shares her journey of building a business rooted in passion and boundaries, while helping her clients scale easily and confidently.
You’ll hear why waiting until you're overwhelmed is the wrong time to seek help, how working with a VA creates space for real growth, and how she empowers other VAs to lead with purpose, not hustle. This conversation is a wake-up call to stop doing it all and start building the support system you trult need.
Ready to reclaim your time, energy, and vision? Tune in now - your business bestie might just be one decision away.

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Ep 64: The Brain-Training Strategy High Performers Use to Stay Ahead
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 64: The Brain-Training Strategy High Performers Use to Stay Ahead

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or like you’re running your business on autopilot, this episode is your wake-up call. Shauna Lynn dives into how specific visualization methods - the same technique used by Olympic athletes and top-performing CEOs - can become your secret weapon for creating unstoppable momentum. You’ll learn how to use neuroscience-backed mental strategies to refocus your energy, reconnect with your goals, and start showing up like the business leader you know you're meant to be.

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Ep 63: Connection Over Clicks: How Real Relationships Drive Growth with Tamika Carlton
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 63: Connection Over Clicks: How Real Relationships Drive Growth with Tamika Carlton

In this episode, Tamika Carlton shares how building genuine, human relationships - not automation, not algorithms - is the most powerful growth tool in business and in life. She breaks down how simple acts of intentional connection, like a thoughtful DM or a genuine compliment, can open doors to trust, collaboration, and impact. You’ll hear how Tamika’s creative approach to outreach, including her “Friend in My Head” video series, has sparked meaningful connections with people all over the world, without ever feeling salesy or scripted.

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Ep 62: From Shutdown to a National Franchise with Amber Briggle
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 62: From Shutdown to a National Franchise with Amber Briggle

What does it really take to go from shutdown to a thriving national franchise?

In this episode, Shauna Lynn sits down with Amber Briggle, the accidental CEO behind Soma Massage Therapy and now the founder of a rapidly growing franchise model that’s shaking up the wellness industry. After losing nearly everything during the COVID-19 shutdown, Amber didn’t just rebuild - she reinvented, expanding her once home-based practice into a million-dollar, multi-location brand poised for national growth.

You’ll hear how she leads with compassion, redefines industry norms (hint: no tipping required), and builds wealth by putting people first. This episode is packed with real talk about scaling through crisis, leading a mission-driven team, and turning hard-won lessons into a replicable, sustainable business model.

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Ep 61: 5 Essential Questions to Master Client Expectations
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 61: 5 Essential Questions to Master Client Expectations

In this episode, Shauna Lynn Simon reveals the powerful framework that has helped her businesses move from chaotic, reactive client management to smooth, proactive success. She shares a personal story from her early days that changed her outlook on contracts - and why simply "quoting the contract" isn't enough to create a positive client experience.

Shauna Lynn introduces her 5 essential questions for managing clients more effectively, ensuring better communication, fewer misunderstandings, and a stronger reputation. She explains how poor expectation management can silently drain your time, energy, and profits - and how setting clearer client expectations can transform your business. From building client onboarding checklists to developing client care packages and journey maps, she offers practical strategies you can start using right away.

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Ep 60: From $100 to Six Figures Cleaning Homes with Holly Oldham
Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon Business Advice, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship Shauna Lynn Simon

Ep 60: From $100 to Six Figures Cleaning Homes with Holly Oldham

In this episode, Holly Oldham shares how she turned real-life experience into a thriving business—built not just on skills, but on strategy, mindset, and unstoppable determination. Her journey is a testament to what's possible when you stop waiting for the perfect conditions and start creating your own success with what you already have.

Holly opens up about rebuilding from scratch, building a brand rooted in resilience, and growing a six-figure operation through grit and unwavering focus. If you’ve ever questioned whether your everyday strengths could fuel something bigger, this episode will remind you: the life you want is already within reach.

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