Episodes

From Hollywood producer to venture capital advocate — Catherine Gray is on a mission to close the funding gap for women and ignite a global movement through film, books, and bold action. Catherine Gray CEO of She Angel Investors, Executive Producer of the movie, Show Her The Money as well as Host of the Podcast Invest In Her, shares how she’s turning the tide on a staggering statistic: women receive just 2% of venture capital funding. In this insightful episode, she reveals how her award-winning...

From D1 athlete to global entrepreneur — Rebekah Jenkins shares her journey to becoming a Web3 CEO, scaling with video and AI, and helping women hit $10K months and beyond. Discover how Rebekah Jenkins, a former D1 tennis player and award-winning coach, boldly pivoted into the blockchain industry to become the CEO of Beks Media. This fascinating episode reveals how she leveraged her psychology background and competitive spirit to navigate the male-dominated tech world and build a successful medi...

What happens when two cousins with a deep love for music, a sharp eye for branding, and a rebellious spirit decide to take on one of the most male-dominated industries in the world? You get Lodestar Whiskey — a bold, boundary-breaking brand co-founded by Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, recently named two of Forbes' “10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry.” In this episode of The She Leads Podcast, host Adrienne Garland sits down with Anna and Wendelin to talk about how they transitioned ...

Welcome to the reimagined She Leads Podcast! We’re back—refreshed, refocused, and more committed than ever to spotlighting the women who are not only building thriving businesses but also redefining what success looks like in today’s world. After a meaningful pause following our She Leads LIVE Los Angeles conference, we took time to reflect on how we could better serve our community. The result? A bold new direction that centers the stories of women founders who have crossed the $1M revenue mil...

Come out to She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES 2 for 1 tickets here: https://SheLeadsLA2025.eventbrite.com She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES is dedicated to women entrepreneurs like us that’s focused on stimulating important conversation and spurring decisive action so that we can achieve new heights in our businesses and our lives. She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES Conference Details: 📅 Date: Apr 25, 2025 🕒 Time: 9AM - 5:30PM (doors open at 8:30AM) 📍 Location: 612 S Broadway, Los Angeles (Downtown LA) She Leads ...

In this special episode of the She Leads Podcast, we’re setting the stage for an incredible 2025! Host Adrienne GarlandCreators & Guests She Leads® Media - Host shares exciting updates about what’s to come, including new programs, a virtual event, and two live events in Los Angeles and New York. Tune in to hear how She Leads is gearing up to bring you more inspiring stories from women entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide.Discover how this platform will continue to help you grow your bu...

"Together, we can do incredible things, and we need to build community to make it happen. The challenges we face are real, but women are awake and ready to change the world. She Leads Podcast hosted the amazing women and men who shared their leadership and entrepreneurial stories throughout 2024 showing us the inspiration to work towards our dreams. It is not an easy path to follow, and women need to build community, acknowledging the challenges we face in entrepreneurship but, also celebrating...

When your message is seen and heard by the right people, it will grow your business Jessica Rhodes is the Founder of Interview Connections, a pioneering podcast guest booking agency, author, and podcaster. She wanted to build a life she wanted and she left a successful career in the non-profit to become a stay-at-home mom. Jessica has built Interview Connections into a nearly seven-figure business and has now booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for more than 800 clients. Podcast guesting is ...

If women truly knew our collective power, all the nonsense would have stopped a long time ago! Robin Hamilton is an Emmy-award-winning TV Host, Producer, Filmmaker, Moderator, and Speaker specializing in creating impactful narratives that inspire transformation. As the founder of ARound Robin Production Company, she produces compelling films for non-profits, enhancing their fundraising and marketing efforts. Robin's documentaries, such as "This Little Light of Mine" and "Odessa’s Reign," highli...

Join us for an inspiring She Leads Podcast episode with Linda Duncombe, former EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at City National Bank ("the bank to the stars"), who shares her remarkable journey from Australian banker to Hollywood Executive Producer. Her debut film "The Queen's Jewels" is a family adventure inspired by true historical events from 1715 and follows a young boy's treasure hunt after a fleet of ships is lost in the Bahamas. In this powerful conversation about leadership and self-adv...

It's time to embrace your power and influence, no longer worried about societal expectations. Julie Castro Abrams is an expert in board governance, investing, and is an experienced CEO, movement builder, and leader. As the CEO of How Women Lead, a network of over 24,000 women, she is dedicated to breaking ceilings for women both individually and collectively. She is the Managing Partner of How Women Invest, the country’s largest venture fund focused exclusively on women founders, and is passion...

Summary: Sometimes, the path to clarity begins in the chaos—trust yourself to find the order that’s waiting to emerge. We’ve all been navigating so much change recently, especially as women entrepreneurs. It’s clear that more than ever, we need to step up and help women-owned businesses break past barriers, especially when statistics are showing how many don’t even make it past the $100,000 mark. Personally, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how we approach challenges. As entrepreneurs,...

Nicole Garrett, a certified hyperbaric technician (CHT), is the CEO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics and a recognized leader in hyperbaric medicine, with extensive experience in commercial diving, dive medicine, and hyperbaric therapy. She began her career at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), treating complex conditions like crush injuries, air gas embolisms, and diabetic wounds, and was part of a Department of Defense study on traumatic brain injuries. With over a decade of experienc...

Having a role as a woman entrepreneur is powerful and can truly make change. Adrienne reflects on the recent U.S. election results and how the changing landscape could impact values, policies, and protections that matter deeply to so many of us. Now when mix of hope and concern is even more elevated, it is clear that women entrepreneurs should act more strongly in achieving economic power and creating positive change Adrienne also takes us behind the scenes of the She Leads Live 10th Anniversa...

There is incredible power in amplifying women’s voices through speaking on stages and podcasts. Quinn Conyers is a founder of Speaking to Society and she transforms average events into epic experiences. As a professional corporate event emcee as well as a compelling keynote speaker. She shares her journey of discovering her talent for public speaking in college to becoming a professional emcee, keynote speaker, and event strategist. She explains that an emcee isn't just a speaker but an "event...

We have to build a bigger influence up, down, and across, in all of our relationships. Cate Luzio, the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform addressing and impacting the systemic challenges faced by women throughout their professional journeys. Luminary now includes a 22,000 sq. ft. space in NYC and a virtual network. The world still operates differently for boys and girls. Women are smart and capable but often don’t fully believe in their abiliti...

You don't have to be a certain brand of woman in order to deliver your message. Mona is the founder of Couture for Cause, a nonprofit organization using fashion to fundraise and raise awareness for girls’ education and empowerment worldwide. She shares her journey from childhood in India to the recent Met Gala, where she turned heads in a stunning Iris van Herpen dress. With a blend of humor and vulnerability, she reflects on her struggles with identity, a tomboy image, and searching for her au...

When you start living in alignment with your design, everything feels lighter—opportunities come more naturally, and there's no longer a need to push or force things. Mel McSherry is a CEO, author, podcaster, business and life coach who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs align their lives and businesses by integrating human design with traditional business development. Mel predominantly works with women business owners who are exhausted and overwhelmed by combining spiritual gifts, as well as thei...

"It's not about what you make, it's about what you keep. You can be a $2 million company and broke, or a $650,000 company and rolling in the money." Pam, the CEO of Pivot Business Group, is a no-nonsense financial expert and speaker who specializes in analyzing and streamlining the back end of fast-growing companies, while efficiently creating more profit and strategic growth. Pam decided to create Pivot Business Group to ensure that no small business owner would face bankruptcy simply because ...

"As women, we're always making excuses for why we can't do things for ourselves. But if you don't make the time, it won't ever happen." Michelle Charpentier brings over 15 years of diverse experience, from startups to luxury brands. She founded Charp Consulting with a mission to empower all brands to reach their full potential. She is a leadership coach at Braven, a board member of the Columbia College Chicago National Alumni Board, where she contributes to mentorship and dynamic programming. H...

As your company's founder, you are Beyoncé, and your slides in the pitch deck are your backup singers. Heather Lawver, the founder and CEO of Ceemo.ai, has helped underrepresented founders raise over $172 million in venture capital. Heather shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from graduating high school at 12, launching her first startup at 13, and creating a platform designed to automate brand marketing and pitch deck creation, which helps founders look polished and market-ready. She...

When you invest in women, you invest in all of humanity and the economy. Melissa Wallace is the CEO of Fierce Foundry and co-founder of Fivefoottwo Marketing. Melissa has more than 25 years of marketing experience across many different areas - B2B, consumer, and the creative agency world, with a focus on pioneering technologies and entertainment. In 2023 Melissa launched Fierce Foundry - the first-ever FemTech Venture studio designed to reduce and equalize the deficit and funding for female fou...

The transformation happens with small and constant changes. Consistency is the key to success, and it is the backbone of this podcast, where we have hosted amazing women entrepreneurs every week for over a year without pause. It’s Adrienne’s labor of love, connecting women entrepreneurs and leaders, and helping listeners grow their businesses, mindset, and even their lives. But it’s not all work and no play—there’s a special 2-for-1 ticket offer for the She Leads Live Conference 2024, designed...

Join me for an exciting preview of the She Leads Live 2024 conference, celebrating our 10th anniversary! This two-day event in New York City is designed to inspire and connect high-level women entrepreneurs. Key highlights include: Dates: October 18-19, 2024 Location: Civic Hall, Union Square, NYC Features: Celebrity keynote speaker Interactive workshops Pitch the Media panel Women's health panel sponsored by Winona VIP networking events Financial and business growth sessions Speakers i...