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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.
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Female Founder Unplugged
[S4, E13] Creating Resilient Workplaces: Small Changes with Big Impacts with Female Founder Somia Sadiq
In this episode, I sit down with Somia Sadiq, the Founder and Principal Partner of Narratives, Inc., a consultant firm emphasizing human-centric, trauma-informed story work and celebrating ancestral identity.
Somia shares her journey of navigating Canadian society as a newcomer and her transition from environmental sciences to conflict transformation. We delve into the necessity of intentional and proactive support for employees, and how storytelling can foster deeper connections and understanding within organizations.
We also discusses the power of trauma-informed leadership and transforming conflict as a tool for resilience and growth. This is a must-listen for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to create inclusive and empowered work environments through compassionate leadership and the universal language of storytelling.
In this episode
- To make an impact you need horsepower [6:30]
- Reframe judgment from "What's wrong?" to "What happened?" [10:15]
- Don’t just say you support your employees, be PREPARED to support them [22:06]
- Breaking silos through collaborative, cross-group engagement [32:41]
Connect with Somia Sadiq
Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that.
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