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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, Ep24] Navigating Burnout and Business Innovation with Female Founder Ashley Stanford
In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and founder of Ice Cream Social. We explore the challenges entrepreneurs faced during COVID-19, including overworking and coming to the crucial realization that productivity isn’t just about working harder. Ashley delves into the importance of setting boundaries, learning from burnout, and valuing personal growth alongside professional success. We also highlight how simplicity and a growth mindset can drive innovation and resilience. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to balance achievement with well-being, and discover hidden opportunities within their existing ventures.
In this episode
- Balancing work and personal life to prevent burnout [12:45]
- The power of small features in driving innovation [25:30]
- Lessons learned from burnout and maintaining mental health [37:15]
Connect with Ashley Stanford
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashstanford
- https://icecreamsocial.io/
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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