She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders
You’re listening to She’s That Founder: the show for ambitious women ready to stop drowning in decisions and start running their businesses like the confident CEO they were born to be.
Here, we blend business strategy, leadership coaching, and a little AI magic to help you scale smarter—not harder.
I’m Dawn Andrews, your executive coach and business strategist. And if your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt and you’re still the one refilling the printer paper... this episode is for you.
Each week, we talk smarter delegation, systems that don’t collapse when you take a nap, and AI tools that actually lighten your load—not add more tabs to your mental browser.
You’ll get:
- Proven strategies to grow your revenue and your impact
- Executive leadership frameworks that elevate you from manager to visionary
- Tools to build a business that runs without burning you out
So kick off your heels—or your high-performance sneakers—and let’s get to work.
Tuesdays are deep-dive episodes. Thursdays are quick hits and founder rants. All designed to make your business easier, your leadership sharper, and your results undeniable.
If you’re ready to turn your drive into results that don’t just increase sales but change the world, pop in your earbuds and listen to Ep. 10 | Trust Your Gut: Crafting a Career by Being Unapologetically You With Carrie Byalick
She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders
059 | Scaling Success: 10 Strategies to Build a Thriving Creative Agency with Octavia Gilmore
Picture this: a teenage passion turning into a global empire, complete with the rollercoaster of entrepreneurial highs and lows.
In this episode, Octavia Gilmore, founder of Creative Juice, dishes on everything from bouncing back after a soul-crushing review to harnessing the power of AI to skyrocket her business. She spills the tea on the magic of a multicultural team, the real-deal challenges of scaling up, and how empathy and compassion are the secret sauce to leadership.
Whether you're a startup dreamer or a seasoned CEO, Octavia's journey is packed with gold nuggets you won't want to miss.
In this episode, you’ll …
- Uncover the 3 game-changing steps to transform from a solo freelancer to a powerhouse business owner.
- Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial resilience and learn how to bounce back stronger after setbacks.
- Explore innovative AI tools to transform your business processes and efficiency.
This episode at a glance:
[2:12] - Octavia shares her early passion for graphic design and launching Creative Juice at 23.
[15:48] - Overcoming self-doubt and learning essential business concepts.
[45:18] - Resilience in entrepreneurship: Learning from setbacks and negative reviews.
[1:00:37] - Octavia’s goal to inspire young black and brown entrepreneurs.
[1:05:28] - Encouragement for female founders: Eliminating self-limiting beliefs and taking bold steps.
Resources and Links mentioned in this episode
- Octavia Warren
- Creative Juice
- Chroma Creators
- Free Range Thinking
- AI Tool Highlight: CHAT GPT
- Join Female Founder Society
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More about the “My Good Woman” podcast
My Good Woman is a podcast for new and future female leaders, hosted by me, Dawn Andrews.
I’m a happily married hockey mom, proud female leader, and founder and CEO of Free Range Thinking, where we turn founders into confident CEOs with strategic consulting and leadership training.
Grab a seat at the table with me each week for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, who are leading enterprises that are making a change in the world.
We discuss what makes them tick and how they get it all done. And we share actionable strategies to help you and your team get organized - so you can focus on your company’s growth, profit, and impact.
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Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.