She Built It® Podcast

Have you ever felt that quiet whisper, I know I’m capable of more?

In this solo episode, She Built It® founder and CEO Melanie Barr shares how to bridge that moment between where you are and where you want to be. Through personal stories and lessons from her own growth at She Built It Media, Melanie unpacks how upskilling, in leadership, AI, communication, and strategy, can transform not just your business, but the way you see yours...

Burnout isn’t a failure, it’s feedback.

In this solo episode, She Built It® founder and CEO Melanie Barr shares what she’s learned after interviewing hundreds of women leaders and entrepreneurs who love their work but are exhausted by the pace.

Melanie dives into why burnout is so common among women business owners, what the data really shows, and the structural shifts that make success sustainable, from selling outcomes (not hours) ...

Accountability is one of the most overlooked, and most powerful, ingredients in growth. In this solo episode, She Built It® Media CEO Melanie Barr shares what real accountability looks like beyond the spreadsheets and check-ins.

From her own experience growing She Built It®, Melanie reveals how one trusted person can shift everything, not by pushing you harder, but by helping you stay aligned, grounded, and focused on what truly mat...

There’s a moment in every entrepreneur’s journey when you realize it’s not enough to just keep up, it’s time to level up

In this solo episode, She Built It® Media CEO Melanie Barr shares how to evolve your team, technology, and operations as your business grows. She opens up about real moments behind the scenes at She Built It®, from restructuring her team to fit their strengths, to simplifying tech systems, to documenting operation...

Growth looks glamorous from the outside, but the reality is often messy, demanding, and exhausting. 

In this solo episode, She Built It® Media founder and CEO Melanie Barr shares what no one tells you about staying focused and motivated when your business is scaling fast. She breaks down how to protect your mindset, delegate effectively, surround yourself with the right people, and avoid letting the 20% of your work you don’t love d...

Sometimes all it takes is one sentence. One idea that lands at the right time and changes everything. 

In this episode, I share a story of a listener who went from silence to stepping into her power, and how that moment transformed her career. I also walk you through five simple, daily ways to get more out of the podcasts you already listen to, and how to make your own show stronger if you’re a host. From curating your “podcast libr...

What happens when confidence stops being a performance and starts becoming who you are? 

In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, I sit down with Sara Anderson, founder of Lead Out Loud and creator of The Resonance Method™, a three-pillar framework helping visionary women amplify presence, influence, and leadership. Sara shares her journey from acting in LA, to tech, to coaching leaders at companies like Adobe, Workday, and Cer...

Does your marketing ever feel like a treadmill, posting here, tweaking there, only to have the algorithm change again? 

In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, I share how one weekly podcast conversation became the steady center of my entire marketing strategy. For eight years, I’ve watched one recording turn into clips, quotes, blogs, emails, and most importantly, real connections. Listeners begin to trust you, not becau...

What does it take to turn a bold idea into a timeless brand? In this inspiring episode, Melanie Barr talks with Deborah Pagani, celebrity hairstylist turned luxury designer and founder of Deborah Pagani Beauty. Deborah shares her incredible journey from working with icons like Prince and Cyndi Lauper to launching a luxury haircare line rooted in clean ingredients, elevated design, and intentional elegance.

She opens up about tr...

What really drives business growth today? Gwen Hammes, co-CEO of Cro Metrics, joins me to share how she went from global agency leader to data-driven growth strategist - helping brands like Google, Hyatt, Bombas, and Talkspace unlock next-level success.

In this conversation, Gwen reveals what most leaders miss when it comes to AI, martech, and website strategy, and why the human element still matters more than ever. We also talk abo...

Podcasting is no longer optional—it’s essential.

In this solo episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr shares why podcasting has become one of the most powerful tools in your marketing wheel. From building brand reputation to opening doors with influential leaders, podcasting strengthens every part of your business strategy.

Melanie also shares the exciting news that She Built It® was recently featured in Forbes: 20 Po...

What happens when a family legacy meets a bold mission for change? Rochelle Jacobs, co-founder of Naturally Serious, joins us to share how her journey, from watching her Persian grandmother blend skincare from tea leaves to launching a patented antioxidant-rich brand, has been decades in the making. In this inspiring episode, Rochelle shares how her confidence, entrepreneurial roots, and commitment to clean, effective beauty helped...

When Dylan Jahraus felt her corporate e-commerce career had peaked, a chance move and a few Goodwill flips sparked a journey into Etsy that would change everything. In this episode, Dylan shares how she turned a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business—while moving as a military spouse, raising two boys, and building a thriving online community.

We talk about the shift from “what should I sell?” to “who should I sell to?”, t...

What if the solution you're looking for doesn’t exist—so you build it yourself?

That’s exactly what Samia Gore has done again and again. After a personal wellness transformation, Samia launched Body Complete Rx—now a nationwide, plant-based supplement brand. From there, she built FoundnWell, offering mental health support for minority entrepreneurs, and is now developing Cre8torMate, a tech platform for content creation and con...

Sara Connell didn’t just write her way to success, but she turned her story into a movement. In today’s episode of She Built It® Podcast, Sara shares how she helps coaches, entrepreneurs, and changemakers become bestselling authors and TEDx speakers by owning their story and stepping into their brilliance.

We talk about the mindset behind visibility, why writing a book is still a powerful tool, and how to pitch yourself with purpose...

What happens when you follow your creativity, DM boldly, and let your anxiety fuel your innovation? Meet Krysten Kauder, founder of Candier—the empowering candle brand now sold at Ulta, Urban Outfitters, Barnes & Noble, and Target.com. In her first-ever podcast interview, Krysten shares how panic attacks led her home, alphabet bead bracelets opened unexpected doors, and how one wildly popular candle turned her business into a b...

In this inspiring episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr speaks with inventor and tech entrepreneur Sharon Samjitsingh, co-founder and CEO of Health Care Originals. Driven by her lifelong struggle with asthma, Sharon shares how her personal story and professional expertise in innovation led her to build life-changing wearable tech that helps people with chronic respiratory diseases. She opens up about the emotional...

In this solo episode, Melanie Barr shares the real truth behind building a career or business that genuinely lights you up. From her early days performing on stage to working with top companies like Marriott, AT&T, and the LA Dodgers, to now running She Built It® Media—Melanie walks through how embracing your natural talents, staying curious, and saying yes to aligned opportunities can lead to a career that feels like freedom. ...

What if the solution your skin needs isn’t in a bottle—but in a plant?

This week on the She Built It® Podcast, I’m joined by Tammy Demos, founder of KLEOS+KLEA, whose journey to heal her own skin led her to challenge the entire skincare industry. From co-founding two beauty brands to starting over with nothing but aloe vera and a vision, Tammy shares how nature, resilience, and a bathroom apothecary became the foundation of a brand ...