Female Founder Unplugged
Welcome to Female Founder Unplugged, the podcast for ambitious female entrepreneurs who are scaling businesses, leading teams, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—all while trying to keep their sanity intact. Hosted by Lindsay White, a people & culture strategist, leadership coach, speaker and best-selling author, this show dives deep into the unfiltered realities of growing and leading a successful business. We’re talking about the messy middle—hiring struggles, leadership challenges, burnout, and the moments no one posts about on Instagram. Each episode features honest, no-BS conversations with powerhouse female founders who share their wins, their failures, and the hard-earned lessons they’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale without losing yourself in the process, how to build a high-performing team without the hiring headaches, or how to stay connected to your vision when the pressure is on—this is the show for you. So, if you’re ready to unplug from the noise, the self-doubt, and the unrealistic highlight reels, hit subscribe and let’s get real about what it actually takes to grow and lead with confidence. 🎧 New episodes go live every Thursday! Subscribe now and let’s get unplugged.
Episodes
If you’ve ever avoided a hard conversation until everything was on fire— hi, me too. No one hands us a playbook for how to speak up with courage...but over the years, I’ve learned that if I want to grow a business with integrity, I can’t keep tiptoeing around the truth.
In this episode, I’m sharing the exact mindset shift and 5-step framework I use to lead difficult conversations—whether it’s with a team member, a clie...
Let’s get real: You didn’t build your business to be the overworked taskmaster, the fill-in-the-gaps manager, or the fire-putter-outer.
But if you’re stuck in that role, chances are your team isn’t set up to thrive—and that’s holding you back from the very things you crave:
✔ More freedom
✔ Bigger impact
✔ Real, sustainable scale
Episode Highlights:
🔥 Your people add ALL the value in your business. ...
This week on Female Founder Unplugged, we’re flipping the script on success.
Meet Natalia Hooker — a former banker, one-time girl band member, now a boutique publisher and devoted mom who's quietly redefining what it means to build a business with heart.
In this episode, we dive into what happens when you stop chasing someone else’s definition of success—and instead create a business that aligns with your life, you...
This week on Female Founder Unplugged — we’re busting the biggest myth about company culture.
Because perks don’t build culture — people do.
And when you get it right? Culture becomes your most powerful growth engine.
In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on why top talent leaves, why engagement drops, and what it actually takes to build a culture people don’t want to leave.
This episode is your mirror and your map....
This week on Female Founder Unplugged — we're getting honest about burnout.
Because here’s the truth: you didn’t start your business to feel resentful, depleted, or joyless. But if you’re white-knuckling your way through the week, this episode is your wake-up call — and your recovery plan.
In this episode, we get real about what burnout actually looks like — and how to take your power back before it breaks you.
Epis...
Tired of hiring people who look great on paper but just… don’t fit?
That last hire who drained your energy, missed the mark, and left you picking up the pieces? 👉 It probably wasn’t their fault.
💥 You didn’t need a doer.
💥 You needed a decision-maker.
💥 What you really needed was a People Strategy.
In this episode, I break down:
- Why hiring in panic mode sets you up to fail [2:29]
- What’s missing from your h...
⚡ She built the business. Now what?
She’s done hiring in panic mode.
Done leading from survival mode.
Done building a business that looks successful—but feels like total chaos.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the LPC Method — a leadership framework that will transform how you run your business from the ground up.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔥 What the LPC Method is—and why it changes the way you sc...
Female Founder Unplugged is BACK—and it’s exactly what you need right now.
Overwhelmed, overworked, and over it? 🙋♀️
You didn’t build your business to burn out—and in Season 5 of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m sharing what it really takes to scale without sacrificing your sanity, your team, or your purpose.
We’re diving into:
⚡ Leadership that feels aligned (not exhausting)
⚡ People strategy that actually supp...
In this special season wrap-up, I reflect on the boldest lessons and most inspiring conversations from Season 4 of Female Founder Unplugged. From building people-first cultures to leading with intuition and embracing vulnerability, get ready to learn the biggest leadership takeaways that will help you step into your next level of business and personal growth.🚀 If you’re ready to scale with soul, lead authentically, a...
This week, I sit down with returning powerhouse guest LauraAura (@thatlauraaura)- keynote speaker, coach, and unapologetic champion of bold moves. Laura opens up about her raw, real transition from running a successful branding agency to stepping fully into her calling as a speaker and coach. She shares how embracing her neurodivergence, tuning into her body, and trusting her gut helped her stop redlining and start al...
In this powerful episode, Megan Dalla-Camina (@megandallacamina), founder of Women Rising and globally recognized leader in women's empowerment, shares her inspiring journey from senior corporate executive to trailblazing entrepreneur. Megan passionately unpacks the paradoxes women face in leadership, the importance of redefining success, and practical tools to overcome internal barriers. Learn how to embrace hea...
🎧 Female founders, let's talk about being BRAVE & TRANSFORMATIONAL! 🚀 In this empowering episode, Nicole Bianchi (@nicole.m.bianchi), a master-certified executive coach, best-selling author, and dynamic speaker, shares her inspiring journey from corporate executive to successful female founder. Nicole's unique approach emphasizes making small, brave moves that can lead to significant changes in leaders...
🎧 Entrepreneurs, it’s time to dive into the REAL dynamics of family business! 🚀 In this insightful episode, I sit down with Kim (@kimberley.hiebert), the co-founder and CEO of Door Gurus, seasoned entrepreneur, and co-host of the "Mr. and Mrs. CEO" podcast. Kim shares her journey navigating the complexities of building successful family businesses, co-leading alongside her husband, and embracing vulnerabil...
In this week's Female Founder Unplugged episode, I dive deep into a concept that has completely changed the way I lead, make decisions, and run my business — Positive Intelligence (PQ). If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, stress, or frustration as a founder, this episode is for you. I break down the science behind mental fitness and how PQ can help you intercept negative thought patterns, access your i...
In this week’s episode, I share one of the hardest setbacks as I encountered with my business (highvoltleadership), and how I was able to overcome it thanks to Positive Intelligence. Entrepreneurs often face obstacles that can challenge our values and create self-doubt... but with the right mindset, they can also become opportunities for growth. 💡
Listen in to learn how you can navigate your own setbacks with integrit...
In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I sit down with Alyssa Nolte (@alyssamnolte), CEO and founder of TruVue, a predictive analytics software company transforming customer intelligence. An “accidental entrepreneur,” Alyssa’s journey began with a handshake deal at a fledgling startup, leading to a career working with brands like Salesforce, Cisco, and Chase. Now, as a founder and leader, she thrives on tackling...
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jen Hintzsche, the founder and CEO of PherDal Fertility Science (@pherdal_science), the company behind the only FDA-cleared, sterile at-home insemination kit. After being diagnosed with unexplained infertility in 2017, Dr. Jen leveraged her expertise in bioinformatics to develop a groundbreaking, science-backed solution for women seeking alternative fertility options. We dive into...
In this episode, I sit down with Kendra Scurfield, the VP of Brand and Communications at Banff Sunshine Village (@sunshinevillage), a world-renowned ski resort nestled in Banff National Park. Kendra shares her inspiring journey from professional snowboarding to becoming a leader in hospitality and branding. We dive into how she leverages storytelling in marketing, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership...
If you've ever felt stuck in your content strategy, unsure of how to make your brand stand out, or overwhelmed by all the “rules” of marketing, this episode is for you!
This week, I sit down with Lindsay Smith (@lindsaysmithcreative), a former journalist turned content strategist, who has built a thriving career helping female founders craft authentic, engaging content that resonates with their unique audiences. F...
🎧 Female founders, let’s talk LEADERSHIP & GROWTH! 🚀
Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things and struggling to find balance? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach & consultant Laura Barnes (@leadership_beyond_sport) to dive into the mindset shifts that can transform your leadership and business. From taking bold risks to embracing imperfection, Laura shares powerful strategies to help you s...
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