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, Ep30] Delegation Stops Working As Your Business Grows
Happy New Year, my friends! If you're entering 2026 with equal parts excitement and exhaustion, you’re not alone.
Your business is growing. You’ve built something you're proud of. But quietly, behind the success, there’s burnout. There's “I should be better at this by now.”
Sound familiar?
In this episode of Female Founder Unplugged, I’m confronting a truth that leadership advice tends to bypass: the problem isn't delegation — it’s your leadership design. Your business has evolved, but your leadership system likely hasn’t caught up. That’s why the delegation keeps boomeranging back to your desk.
✨ Episode Highlights:
🧠 Why “just delegate more” is a toxic half-truth
⚙️ What’s really causing your team to bottleneck (and it’s not lack of talent)
🔁 How delegation without structure becomes a leadership boomerang
🧭 The invisible cost of protecting your culture without clear communication
💥 A mindset shift to save you from burnout this year
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in decision quicksand, or like your business is outgrowing you, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. And it's part one of a powerful two-part series to kick off your new year with clarity and courage, so stay tuned!
📝 Reflection Question for the Week:
What kind of leadership does this version of your business require from you?
(Write it down, sit with it… We’re answering it together in next week’s episode.)
👉 If you haven’t already, hit subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 — "Why Being the Final Decision-Maker Is Holding Your Business Back" — dropping next Thursday. And while you're waiting for that episode to drop, you can follow me on LinkedIn for exclusive content, resources, and special offers just for listeners. ✨
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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.
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.