What does it take to scale a business with purpose while breaking down barriers along the way? In this episode of Founders Only, we sit down with Marissa Levin, a five-time entrepreneur, bestselling author, and leadership powerhouse, to uncover the mindset shifts and strategies that helped her build and exit multiple successful companies. Overcoming Barriers and the Power of Joyful Leadership dives into the realities of navigating entrepreneurship as a woman, securing funding against the odds, and leveraging conscious leadership to create a thriving business culture.

Marissa gets real about the challenges she faced in the early days—being denied bank loans, battling skepticism, and proving her worth in a male-dominated industry. But instead of letting those roadblocks stop her, she used them as fuel to build scalable businesses with strong advisory boards, high-performing teams, and a culture that prioritized both growth and well-being. She breaks down how founders can move from MVP chaos to sustainable success by embedding joy, intention, and strategy into their leadership approach.

Tune in as Marissa shares the tactical steps and leadership principles that helped her achieve Product-Market Fit—not just in business, but in life.