![[S5, Ep6] Scaling Isn’t Solo: The Real ROI of Building the Right Team Artwork](https://www.buzzsprout.com/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBCT0s4WGdjPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--d91f3ce8341a7c14440c67aa59c1e0350056ae60/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdDVG9MWm05eWJXRjBPZ2hxY0djNkUzSmxjMmw2WlY5MGIxOW1hV3hzV3docEFsZ0NhUUpZQW5zR09nbGpjbTl3T2d0alpXNTBjbVU2Q25OaGRtVnlld1k2REhGMVlXeHBkSGxwUVRvUVkyOXNiM1Z5YzNCaFkyVkpJZ2x6Y21kaUJqb0dSVlE9IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--1924d851274c06c8fa0acdfeffb43489fc4a7fcc/39B7DBFF-97BB-4297-8B6D-6BCFBA8EE390.png)
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.
🎧 New episodes go live every Thursday! Subscribe now and let’s get unplugged.
Female Founder Unplugged
[S5, Ep6] Scaling Isn’t Solo: The Real ROI of Building the Right Team
Let’s get real: You didn’t build your business to be the overworked taskmaster, the fill-in-the-gaps manager, or the fire-putter-outer.
But if you’re stuck in that role, chances are your team isn’t set up to thrive—and that’s holding you back from the very things you crave:
✔ More freedom
✔ Bigger impact
✔ Real, sustainable scale
Episode Highlights:
🔥 Your people add ALL the value in your business. Not some. Not a little. All of it. (1:40)
🔥 Is the “self-made” badge blocking your growth? (2:47)
🔥 Why your team is the product—even in a service business. (3:29)
This episode gives you the mindset, tools, and people strategy to shift from overwhelmed operator to empowered CEO.
BONUS CONTENT: The 5 Shifts to Scale Your Leadership (and Your Business)
Once you've had a chance to listen to the show, take a few moments to do your own reflecting. Here's my tips to start shifting you leadership right now.
1. Shift Your Mindset – You’re a CEO, Not a Chief Everything Officer
- 🧠 Reflection: What tasks are you still doing that someone else could own?
- 💡 Action: Make a list of 3 things to delegate this week.
2. Audit for ROI – Your Team Should Be Driving Results, Not Just Taking Up Space
- 🔍 Reflection: Who’s delivering? Who’s underutilized? Who’s on the fence?
- 💡 Action: Do a quick team audit using a simple “Keep, Coach, Cut” framework.
3. Design for Ownership – Roles that Empower, Not Confuse
- 📋 Reflection: Are your roles designed for clarity and accountability?
- 💡 Action: Draft or revisit 1 role description. Include KPIs and what success looks like.
4. Invest in Development – Starting With Your Own
- 🔥 Reflection: Are you modeling the leadership you want from your team?
- 💡 Action: Choose one leadership development habit to build this month.
5. Celebrate & Connect – Recognition is Retention Fuel
- 🎉 Reflection: Do your people know why their work matters?
- 💡 Action: Send 1 meaningful recognition message this week (use their "love language").
💬 Bonus Prompt at the End:
Want help implementing these?
These 5 shifts are exactly what we cover in the LPC Accelerator — a high-touch, high-impact program that helps you scale your team and your leadership. If you're nodding your head while reading this, hit reply or DM me “HIGH IMPACT” and let’s talk.
Our mission for Female Founder Unplugged is to impact 1000 female entrepreneurs every season, and we need your help to do that.
Please subscribe to the show, and share your favorite episodes with anyone you feel could benefit. We are growing a powerful community here, and everyone is welcome. Together, we can pave a path to giving more women a seat at the table, and providing opportunities for financial independence.
