Self StartHER

Self StartHER

Want to start a business but don’t know where to begin? Self StartHER is the go-to podcast for aspiring and early-stage female entrepreneurs. Hosted by Megan Tobler, this show features real, unfiltered interviews with women who’ve built businesses from scratch. Get practical tips, honest stories, and step-by-step strategies to help you start and grow your own business or side hustle. This is the female entrepreneur podcast you’ve been searching for.

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December 23, 2025 30 mins

Ever wonder how to keep your business running and thriving while you step away to have a baby?

In this episode, we sit down with Cristina Hall, a business strategist who helps women entrepreneurs prepare for maternity leave without sacrificing profitability or peace of mind.

Cristina shares how she went from a chaotic first leave to a beautifully structured second one by systematizing her business, delegating with confidence, and l...

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What if wealth wasn’t just about your bank account — but how you feel about your life?

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Wardenburg and Ali Markulis, co-founders of The Wealth Collaborative, who are redefining what it means for women to build wealth.

From navigating the male-dominated world of finance to helping women align their money with their values, they share their journey, their partnership, and their mission to make fina...

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What if being laid off was the best thing that ever happened to you?

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kristin Prius, a brand and web designer who turned a job loss into the launchpad for a thriving design business and template shop that helps women bring their purpose online. From juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship to building genuine connections that lead to unexpected opportunities, Kristin reminds us that every setback ca...

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What if your maternity leave was the start of your million-dollar idea?

In this episode, I’m chatting with Michelle Vroom, a mom of three who turned her maternity leave into the launchpad for a multi six-figure business.

Michelle shares how she made the leap from corporate to coaching, the real numbers behind her decision, and what it takes to grow a business without losing your mind—or your heart—along the way.

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What if the secret to your next big breakthrough isn’t another strategy—but learning to trust yourself again?

Today we’re joined by Hilary DeCesare, a former high-tech executive turned transformational coach and founder of The Relaunch Co., who helps women align their head, heart, and highest self to create lasting success. 

We talk about how intuition can be your greatest business advantage, why celebrating the small wins matters mo...

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Ever felt like you were living the “perfect life” on paper—but still felt like something was missing? That’s exactly where Jenna Harrison found herself before creating The Uncommon Way, a movement helping women redefine success on their own terms. In this episode, we dive into how constraints can actually spark creativity, why fulfillment comes from meaning—not milestones—and how to design a life that truly fits you, not the versio...

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After years of building, experimenting, and pouring into other women’s businesses, I realized something powerful—I'vebeen coaching all along.

In this honest episode of Self StartHER, I open up about what finally pushed me to step fully into coaching, the fears and excuses that held me back, and how I'm simplifying everything to focus on connection, clarity, and impact.

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  • How to recognize the signs that you’re al...

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What if being “stuck” wasn’t your reality—but just a mindset you could shift? Today we’re joined by Martine Williams, who went from feeling resentful and lost as a new mom to building a fulfilling life and business as a coach and entrepreneur. Martine shares her powerful Triple C method for catching, checking, and changing your thoughts, plus why energy management (not time management!) is the real secret to creating balance. This ...

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What happens when the woman who seems to have it all—career, marriage, success—starts to lose herself in the process? 

In this episode, I sit down with Veronica Cisneros, a licensed therapist turned empowerment coach, who opens up about her journey from a chaotic childhood to nearly losing her marriage—and the powerful self-discovery that changed everything.

We talk about what it really takes to balance ambition and intimacy, why h...

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If there’s one thing that has completely changed the game for me—it’s collaboration.

In this episode of Self StartHER, I’m pulling back the curtain on how collaborations have shaped every part of my business, from launching this podcast to connecting with hundreds of women entrepreneurs. I share the story of how collaboration became my growth strategy (and the heartbeat of my business), and why working with others always takes you f...

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What if your biggest setbacks were actually the stepping stones to your greatest success?

Danita Young, the powerhouse behind Booty Bands, joins us today to share how she went from feeling lost in her career to building a thriving brand and community for women.

Danita opens up about product failures, public criticism, and the mindset shifts that helped her not just bounce back—but rise stronger.

We talk about alignment, women’s hea...

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What if slowing down didn’t mean falling behind—but actually moving forward with more clarity?

In this episode of Self StartHER, Megan shares how taking her first intentional pause in over two years gave her the space to rethink, realign, and rebuild with purpose. After co-hosting a powerful virtual summit that taught her as much as it inspired others, she realized growth isn’t always about doing more—it’s about doing what truly mat...

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What if the secret to attracting your dream clients wasn’t hustling harder—but simply saying the right words?

In this episode, Megan Tobler is joined by Giada Nizzoli, a corporate escapee turned marketing message mentor, who helps women entrepreneurs craft magnetic messaging that pulls in the right clients and repels the wrong ones.

Together they talk about the power of authenticity, the boldness it takes to stand out, and why clea...

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Sometimes the universe places you exactly where you’re meant to be—long before you even realize it.

In this episode of Self StartHER, I share my experience attending Maria Wendt’s first-ever in-person event, This or Something Better. It was one of those rare, full-circle moments that reminded me how powerful proximity, perseverance, and belief can be when you’re building something in the cracks of your day.

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In this episode of Self StartHER, I’m chatting with Kate Assaraf, the brilliant founder of DIP—a sustainable hair-care brand that’s shaking up the beauty industry (in the best way possible). Kate shares how she went from crunching numbers as an economics and math major to creating high-performance, eco-friendly products that make sustainability fun, approachable, and totally doable—especially for moms juggling family and business l...

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Everyone talks about how brave it is to start — to launch the podcast, open the business, or take that first leap. But what happens after the start?

In this episode of Self StartHER, Megan pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to stay in the game — three years after hitting publish on her very first podcast episode. From the excitement of early growth to the quieter seasons of consistency, she shares real stories about...

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October 7, 2025 38 mins

Sharon Calle’s journey from teacher to entrepreneur proves success doesn’t follow a straight line. In this episode, she shares how burnout pushed her to pivot, why SEO became a game-changer in her business, and how she’s redefining networking through her Biz Bestie Walk. Sharon reminds us that fulfillment—not just income—is what truly defines success.


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Three years ago, I hit publish on my very first podcast episode—with no clear roadmap, no fancy setup, and no idea what would come next. Since then, podcasting has carried me through some of the biggest moments of my life: building a business, navigating motherhood, and growing a community of women who are chasing their dreams, too.

In this special 3-year anniversary episode of Self StartHER, I’m reflecting on the journey and sharin...

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September 30, 2025 31 mins

Krista Miller shares her journey from being a software engineer to becoming a successful entrepreneur specializing in online summits. She discusses the challenges of starting an online business, the importance of momentum, and how she transitioned from design to development. Krista highlights the life-changing impact of her first summit, the strategies that led to her success, and the significance of niching down. She emphasizes th...

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Ever felt like the smallest person in the room? Like your business is “too small” compared to everyone else’s?

In this episode of Self StartHER, I’m getting real about the courage it takes to be seen as small—and why that’s not a weakness, but a superpower.

I share stories of networking events where my business felt tiny next to others, times I’ve been turned down from podcasts and summits for being “too small,” and the lessons I’ve ...

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