In this episode, Shauna Lynn reframes the January pressure and replaces hustle-driven goal-setting with a grounded, sustainable CEO approach. She walks listeners through a mindset shift that moves them from feeling behind to feeling firmly in control, without adding more to an already full plate.

Rather than chasing big resolutions, Shauna Lynn shares how micro habits, paired with thoughtful weekly planning, create real momentum over time. Through personal examples and real-world CEO routines, she illustrates how progress is built in the margins of everyday life, especially when things feel messy or unpredictable. Listeners will hear how prioritization, intention, and flexibility can coexist, and why grace is not a weakness in leadership, but a strategy.

This episode offers a refreshing perspective for women who want growth that actually fits their lives. It’s an invitation to lead with clarity, consistency, and self-trust - one day at a time.
If this resonates, share it with a fellow business owner who needs permission to slow down and still move forward.
 Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (03:12): Shauna Lynn Simon reframes the January “reset” pressure and reminds listeners they’re not behind - they’re right on time.
• (03:13) - (10:05): Shauna Lynn breaks down why big resolutions fade fast, and why micro habits are the real CEO move for sustainable momentum.
• (10:06) - (18:40): Shauna Lynn walks through her daily CEO check-in and how choosing one needle-mover priority keeps the day from turning into reactive chaos.
• (18:41) - (28:15): Shauna Lynn shares her 5-minute inbox review and her end-of-day wins ritual, using progress-focused reflection to stay grounded and consistent.
• (28:16) - (44:50): Shauna Lynn gives a real-time weekly planning walkthrough - aligning profit + energy, protecting CEO time, building buffer space, and using “task triage” when life blows up.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Check out the next webinar: aboutshaunalynn.com/webinar
• The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan: https://amzn.to/3E1Wfa7

In this powerful conversation, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with mindset coach and author Rusty Osborne to explore a counterintuitive truth many high-achieving entrepreneurs miss: the very thoughts you try to silence may be pointing to your next breakthrough. Rusty shares his own journey from building a business that looked successful on the outside to confronting the unseen mental blocks that quietly stalled his growth, and how that reckoning reshaped the way he now helps others lead with clarity and confidence.

Listeners will gain a fresh lens on overwhelm, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, learning why positive thinking alone often falls short and how working with negative self-talk can create real momentum. Through practical insights rooted in neuroscience, mindset work, and lived experience, this episode reveals how trust in yourself is built, how freedom expands when you stop resisting discomfort, and why sustainable success starts beneath the surface.

If you’re heading into a new season of leadership and want fewer mental roadblocks and more ease, this episode offers a grounded, actionable perspective worth sitting with - and sharing with someone who needs it.
Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (07:15): Rusty Osborne explains why negative self-talk isn’t something to eliminate, but a signal pointing directly to hidden mental blocks.
• (07:16) - (18:42): Shauna Lynn Simon and Rusty Osborne unpack the limits of “think positive” culture and why it often keeps entrepreneurs stuck in overwhelm.
• (18:43) - (32:10): Rusty Osborne shares his personal business collapse and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild with clarity, alignment, and ease.
• (32:11) - (47:55): A deep dive into imposter syndrome, money beliefs, and why fear of success quietly sabotages capable, high-performing women.
• (47:56) - (01:05:20): Rusty Osborne breaks down how subconscious rewiring builds self-trust, expands freedom, and creates sustainable leadership going into 2026.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Rusty Osborne:

• Learn more about Rusty: https://rustyosborne.com/
• Follow Rusty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachrusty
• Follow Rusty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachrusty
• Subscribe to Rusty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoachRusty
• Listeners of The Real Women Real Business Podcast get Rusty's book, The Power of Negative Thinking, plus bonuses for free at https://www.thepowerofnegativethinkingbook.com/shaunalynn (or purchase on Amazon by searching for The Power of Negative Thinking and clicking on the black book with red and white writing)

About Rusty Osborne:
Rusty Osborne is the go-to mindset coach for entrepreneurs who need to get out of their own way. He’s helped hundreds of business owners use their negative self-talk to ditch overwhelm and break through their biggest mental blocks. His book The Power of Negative Thinking is out now on Amazon!

In this episode, Shauna Lynn guides listeners through a compassionate yet strategic process for closing out the year like a true CEO. Drawing from her own challenging season, marked by personal loss, stalled timelines, and hard-earned breakthroughs, she models the mindset shift that transforms setbacks into meaningful data rather than self-criticism. Shauna Lynn outlines a four-part framework to strengthen confidence, clear mental clutter, and create the space needed to build a business that feels aligned rather than overwhelming. Listeners will hear her philosophy on celebrating imperfect progress, identifying repeating patterns, releasing what no longer fits, and crafting a vision anchored in how they want to feel next year.

This episode offers a blend of honesty, humor, and highly actionable reflection prompts that listeners can apply immediately to a more grounded, intentional start to 2026.
Tune in for a thoughtful reset - and share with an entrepreneur who’s ready to step into the new year with clarity and purpose.
 Timestamps:

• (00:01) - (03:45) - Why ending your year like a CEO changes everything
• (03:46) - (09:22) - The hidden cost of skipping year-end reflection
• (09:23) - (17:10) - How Shauna Lynn reframes mistakes and leads her team
• (17:11) - (27:40) - A challenging year, personal growth, and the power of honest assessment
• (27:41) - (39:55) - The four-part CEO reflection framework to build your next-level year

 Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Learn about the Real Women Mastery Program - https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb
• Episode #45, Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/letting-go

In this episode, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with branding expert and designer RuthAnn Rafiq to explore why so many established coaches and service providers hit a revenue ceiling not because of visibility, but because their brand no longer reflects the level of expertise they’ve grown into. RuthAnn shares how mismatched branding can quietly erode confidence, limit conversions and keep entrepreneurs playing small even when demand is high.

Listeners will hear RuthAnn’s refreshing philosophy on premium positioning, including why mindset shifts must happen before the visuals change, how authenticity and values shape true authority and the subtle signals that separate brands attracting tire kickers from those bringing in high-intent, ready-to-invest clients. She also breaks down the organic marketing opportunities most entrepreneurs are missing and explains how a strategic rebrand can transform not only revenue, but the way a founder shows up in their business.

By the end, listeners will feel inspired to evaluate their own online presence with honesty, clarity and purpose and take aligned action toward the business they want to lead.
This is an episode worth sharing with any entrepreneur ready for their next evolution.
 Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (08:41): RuthAnn Rafiq shares why established entrepreneurs hit a revenue ceiling even when visibility isn’t the issue.
• (08:42) - (18:19): The emotional and mindset shifts required to step into a more premium brand identity.
• (18:20) - (29:57): What actually signals expertise online and how branding influences authority and conversion.
• (29:58) - (44:36): RuthAnn and Shauna Lynn unpack the connection between rebranding, pricing and money mindset growth.
• (44:37) - (58:10): RuthAnn gets personal about scaling back her business to honor her values and offers practical advice for sustainable growth.

 Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Book Your Money Momentum Session: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/moneycall

 RuthAnn Rafiq:

• Learn more about RuthAnn: https://www.rartspace.com/about
• Follow RuthAnn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r_artspace/?hl=en
• Follow RuthAnn on Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/r_artspace/
• Get Your 3 Site Success Audits: https://www.rartspace.com/audit

 About RuthAnn Rafiq:

RuthAnn Rafiq is the owner and lead designer behind R Artspace, a branding studio helping coaches and service providers feel premium in their high-quality offer with a sophisticated brand and custom Squarespace website to help establish you as the sought-after expert in a crowded industry and help you more ease-fully scale to 6 and 7 figures. On a personal note, RuthAnn is a wife, mama to 3 little ones, is homeschooling, and lives in Kansas City.

In this episode, Shauna Lynn sits down with life and personal development coach Primavera Barron for a raw, honest look at why so many women feel stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from their current identity. Primavera shares her transformative journey from losing herself in a decade-long marriage to rebuilding her sense of self through neuro-linguistic programming and energy work, and how this sparked her mission to help other women stop abandoning themselves.
Listeners will hear why procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm are often symptoms of a deeper identity mismatch, and how simple but challenging questions can shift long-standing patterns. Primavera offers a fresh, science-backed perspective on changing the inner narrative, reframing limiting beliefs, and taking action that actually aligns with who you are today, not who you used to be.
This episode invites listeners into the discomfort that leads to clarity, confidence, and meaningful change. Tune in for a conversation that may just help you see yourself in a new way, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that growth is always possible.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (12:10): Shauna Lynn introduces Primavera Barron and sets the stage for a conversation about burnout, identity, and why so many women feel stuck in their own lives.
• (12:11) - (27:40): Primavera breaks down the disconnect between who women were when they started their business and who they are now, and how this outdated identity quietly fuels procrastination and overwhelm.
• (27:41) - (43:05): Hear Primavera’s personal turning point after her divorce, the patterns she noticed in her massage clients, and what made her pursue neuro-linguistic programming as the missing piece.
• (43:06) - (57:50): A deep dive into NLP, shamanic energy work, and the surprising ways women self-sabotage through people-pleasing, avoidance, and emotional overidentification.
• (57:51) - (1:12:30): Primavera shares actionable ways listeners can question their internal narrative, interrupt limiting beliefs, and begin shifting into their true identity with courage and clarity.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Episode #82, How to Turn Procrastination Into a Powerful Tool for Business Growth: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/tools-for-business-growth

Primavera Barron:

• Learn more about Primavera: https://subscribepage.io/Primavera_Barron_Coaching
• Follow Primavera on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primaverabarron/?hl=en
• Get your 2 free journal workbooks: https://stan.store/primaverabarron

About Primavera Barron:
Primavera Barron helps women who feel stuck, lost, or on the verge of burnout come back to themselves and rebuild a life that finally fits. She does it through raw, truth-first coaching and deep emotional reset. She’s known for her unfiltered style and has helped women walk out of silence, self-abandonment, and pretending, into the most honest version of who they are.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn pulls back the curtain on one of the most costly and overlooked drains on women entrepreneurs: emotional labor. From people-pleasing clients to absorbing everyone else’s stress, Shauna Lynn reveals how invisible emotional work quietly sabotages your profits, your energy, and your joy.

Drawing on her own experience with burnout and the powerful transformations of her coaching clients, Shauna Lynn shares how to spot emotional labor in your day-to-day business decisions and offers four practical tools to help you reclaim your time, energy, and clarity. She reframes boundaries as an act of leadership, not guilt, and introduces simple shifts that help you build a business that supports you rather than depletes you.

This conversation is for every woman who’s tired of “doing it all” and ready to thrive with more peace, purpose, and profit. Tune in to refuel your mindset and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear it.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) - (06:32): Shauna Lynn Simon exposes one of the biggest profit leaks in women-run businesses and introduces the unseen weight of emotional labor.
• (06:33) - (15:41): She reflects on her own experience with burnout, revealing how overwork and “doing it all” can quietly erode both energy and profit.
• (15:42) - (26:10): Through real client stories, Shauna Lynn illustrates how people-pleasing, poor boundaries, and emotional overload show up in everyday business decisions.
• (26:11) - (44:20): She breaks down why emotional labor leads to poor decision-making, stalled growth, and resentment—and how reconnecting to your original vision can change everything.
• (44:21) - (1:02:00): Shauna Lynn shares four powerful tools for protecting your energy, setting emotional and business boundaries, and building a business that supports you instead of draining you.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast with Shauna Lynn Simon, entrepreneur and coach Kandi Lee shares how she turned $1.11 and two suitcases into a multi–seven-figure legacy. With honesty and humor, Kandi reflects on rebuilding from rock bottom, learning to lean into the “messy middle,” and mastering the mindset shifts that separate survival from success.

Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how fear, identity, and belief shape business growth, and how to recalibrate them using Kandi’s practical tools like the “five-minute funeral” and her four-step thought trail process. She also reveals her signature three profit levers: Priority, Pipeline, and Profit, that help women scale freedom-based businesses without burning out.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you have what it takes to rise from struggle to stability, this conversation is your wake-up call. Tune in and remember: you got this.

 Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (11:45): Hear how Kandi Lee went from $1.11, two suitcases, and a divorce to rebuilding her life and business from the ground up—and the pivotal “why not” moment that changed everything.
• (11:46) - (22:10): Learn why fear and the “messy middle” are part of every entrepreneur’s path, and how Kandi reframed fear as proof she was leveling up instead of backing down.
• (22:11) - (33:40): Explore the identity shifts that create million-dollar momentum, including Kandi’s embodiment method and how showing up as your next-level self changes everything.
• (33:41) - (47:00): Go behind Kandi’s three profit levers—Priority, Pipeline, and Profit—and learn the simple frameworks she uses to help clients scale freedom-based businesses.
• (47:01) - (58:30): Find out how Kandi turned her expertise into KANDILAND™, an AI-powered coaching platform that helps entrepreneurs scale faster, plus the one piece of advice she’d give her 1994 self.

 Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• KANDILAND - Where Genuis Lives On Tap - 30 Days. $11.11. Full Access. Total Clarity. www.one-elevennetwork.online/kandilandtrial

 Kandi Lee:

• Learn more about Kandi Lee:https://www.one-elevennetwork.com/
• Follow Kandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoneelevennetwork/#
• Follow Kandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KandiLee111

About Kandi Lee:
Business Consultant for Helping Legacy-Led Women Embody Their Next Level
with Identity Shifts, Automation & Sales Engines that Scale Freedom-Based Profit on Their Terms.

I am the CEO & Co-founder behind The One-Eleven Network, with over 30 years of experience building real businesses before “coaching” was ever trending. What started as a $1.11 leap of faith has become a living legacy—and the strategic growth company for high-earning women ready to scale beyond the hustle.

For over 30 years, I've had the honor of coaching over 100,000 business owners and entrepreneurs to scale into consistent, freedom-based profitability by engineering their sales systems, upgrading their identity, and building businesses that run with or without them.
As a single mom...

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Puja Malhotra, founder and creative director of Roop Creative Agency, for a powerful and emotional conversation about what rebranding really means. Puja shares how leaving corporate life to build her own agency sparked an ongoing evolution, one shaped by intuition, courage, and purpose.

Together, they unpack the emotional side of rebranding: the guilt, fear, and resistance that surface when your business outgrows its original identity, and the freedom that comes from realigning your brand with who you’ve become. Listeners will gain insights into how to know when it’s time to rebrand, how to balance passion and profit, and why rebranding is less about starting over and more about stepping into clarity and confidence.

If your brand feels “too small” for the business you’re building, this episode will remind you what’s possible when you let go and grow forward.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (09:15): Hear how Puja Malhotra made the bold leap from corporate life to founding Roop Creative Agency, and why a little “blissful ignorance” can be the best fuel for entrepreneurship.
• (09:16) - (18:45): Learn how pivoting with purpose helped Puja evolve her business, attract aligned clients, and rediscover joy through intentional change.
• (18:46) - (32:30): Explore the emotional side of rebranding—why it’s often more about self-discovery than design, and how to know when your brand no longer represents who you are.
• (32:31) - (46:20): Find out how Puja guides clients through rebrand resistance, feedback fears, and creative collaboration to build timeless, confidence-boosting brands.
• (46:21) - (59:10): Get Puja’s advice for creatives making the jump from corporate to entrepreneurship, including how to set strong boundaries, welcome feedback, and build a truly freedom-filled business.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Puja Malhotra:

• Learn more about Puja: https://www.roopcreativeagency.com/
• Follow Puja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roopcreativeagency/?hl=en
• Follow Puja on Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujamalhotra/

About Puja Malhotra:

Puja Malhotra is the founder and creative director of Roop Creative Agency, a boutique branding and web design studio she launched in 2016 after leaving a career in corporate marketing. Named after her grandmother, Roop Creative is rooted in strategy, storytelling, and timeless design, helping entrepreneurs across North America build brands that not only look beautiful but also scale with clarity and purpose.

With over 15 years of experience, Puja has worked with hundreds of business owners to develop brand identities, design websites, and create strategies that align with their goals. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are—whether through full-service brand development, website intensives, or semi-custom brand kits that allow new founders to launch with confidence.

In addition to her client work, Puja runs Corporate Dropout, a 3-month 1:1 mentorship program designed for designers, strategists, and creatives who are ready to confidently leave the...

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon takes listeners behind the scenes of her own hard-earned lessons about profit leaks and how to stop them. After a costly business decision reshaped how she views money, Shauna Lynn began helping women entrepreneurs uncover the hidden dollars sitting quietly inside their businesses.

Listeners will learn how pricing, processes, and priorities can silently drain profits and why “busy” isn’t the same as “successful.” With candor and humor, Shauna Lynn challenges the myth that more effort equals more income and shares a refreshing approach to creating a sustainable, profitable business without burnout.This episode offers a practical mindset shift for women ready to step into their CEO role, protect their time, and finally keep more of what they earn.

Subscribe to The Real Women Real Business Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to join Shauna Lynn every week for empowering discussions and practical advice on navigating the entrepreneurial journey with health and wellness in mind.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (06:45): Shauna Lynn Simon shares the story of a costly business decision that reshaped how she thinks about money and profit.
• (06:46) - (17:32): Learn why undercharging and outdated pricing models keep so many entrepreneurs stuck—and how to shift toward true value-based pricing.
• (17:33) - (27:40): Hear how broken processes quietly drain your profit and how simple tweaks to your systems can save hours (and thousands).
• (27:41) - (37:20): Shauna Lynn reveals the “busy but broke” trap and how to reclaim your time by focusing on high-value priorities.
• (37:21) - (48:50): Discover how to protect your CEO time, rewire your mindset for profit, and finally keep more of what you earn.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Take the Accidental CEO Assessment: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/ceoquiz
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Book your 45-min Money Momentum Session: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/moneycall

In this inspiring episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Emily Rosales, brand strategist and founder of Simply Me, to reveal why authentic connection, not viral content, is the key to sustainable growth. Emily shares how she rebuilt her entire Instagram presence from scratch after losing her first account, growing an engaged community of just 1,500 followers who actively connect, comment, and convert. She opens up about the mindset shift from follower counts to meaningful conversations, explaining how clarity, consistency, and genuine care can transform a brand into a trusted presence online.

Listeners will learn what it truly means to be “seen” in business, how to build trust that lasts, and why branding is less about visuals and more about emotion and relationships.If you’ve ever felt invisible online or overwhelmed by marketing noise, this episode will help you refocus on what really builds a business worth remembering. Tune in and share it with a fellow entrepreneur who needs the reminder that authenticity always wins.

Subscribe to The Real Women Real Business Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to join Shauna Lynn every week for empowering discussions and practical advice on navigating the entrepreneurial journey with health and wellness in mind.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (05:45): Meet Emily Rosales and hear how losing her original Instagram account inspired a more intentional, relationship-focused approach to brand building.
• (05:46) - (14:20): Why follower counts don’t matter and how focusing on genuine human connection creates a community that actually converts.
• (14:21) - (26:00): The deeper meaning of branding—why clarity, emotion, and trust are more powerful than any logo, color palette, or viral post.
• (26:01) - (40:10): How to communicate your “why,” define what truly sets you apart, and make your brand message resonate authentically with your audience.
• (40:11) - (52:00): Setting boundaries, managing engagement without burnout, and Emily’s advice for showing up boldly and consistently as the face of your brand.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Emily Rosales:

• Learn more about Emily: https://simplyme-coaching.com/
• Follow Emily on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilyyy2/
• Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_emily_rosales/
• Follow Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyyrosaless/

About Emily Rosales:

Emily Rosales is a Brand Strategy Coach and Messaging Specialist at Simply Me. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners who feel unseen by the right people transform their message so they...

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, host Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with authenticity strategist Inga Faison-Cavitt, who proves that introverts don’t have to change who they are to thrive in sales or entrepreneurship. Once an engineer turned top 5% direct-sales leader, Inga built her success by honoring her natural strengths, deep listening, empathy, and meaningful connection, instead of relying on extroverted “hustle” tactics.

Listeners will gain powerful insights from her Authentic Sales Accelerator Method and her 3P Networking Framework, both designed to help introverted entrepreneurs grow without draining their social batteries. Inga shares how preparation, genuine relationship-building, and nurturing human connection can create lasting business success, and how even extroverts can benefit from understanding the introvert’s approach to communication and energy management.

Tune in to learn how to reframe your personality as a superpower, transform your sales conversations into authentic relationships, and redefine what it means to succeed in business on your own terms.
Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (05:40): Meet Inga Faison-Cavitt and hear how leaving her engineering career led to a thriving entrepreneurial journey
• (05:41) - (13:10): How COVID opened the door for Inga to redefine sales her own way—and what happened when she stopped pretending to be an extrovert
• (13:11) - (22:45): The 3P Framework for introverts to network with confidence and avoid social burnout
• (22:46) - (38:20): Inside the Authentic Sales Accelerator Method and how mindset, relationships, and nurturing drive real business growth
• (38:21) - (50:15): Turning quiet strengths into superpowers—Inga’s step-by-step for pushing past comfort zones and building authentic success

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Inga Faison-Cavitt

• Learn more about Inga: https://ingafay.com/
• Follow Inga on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ingafayunplugged
• Follow Inga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingafayunplugged/#
• Watch Inga on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ingafayunplugged
• Follow Inga on Linkedln: linkedin.com/company/ingafay-unplugged-llc

About Inga Faison-Cavitt
Inga Faison-Cavitt, also known as Inga Fay, is an Authenticity Strategist.
She left her engineering career to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and now pursues her dream life full of faith, family, freedom, flexibility, and fitness.
She is in the top 5% of her direct sales company and has earned two cars and four diamond rings.

Inga enjoys empowering female coaches and consultants with introverted tendencies to live their best life and helps them scale their businesses by mastering networking, relationship marketing, and sales strategies that treat people like humans, not a number.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn shares an unfiltered look into a bold experiment that changed how she connects with her audience and reframed how entrepreneurs think about clarity and growth. After giving out her personal cell number to subscribers and inviting them to text her their biggest business challenge, Shauna Lynn uncovered a surprising truth: most entrepreneurs aren’t struggling with strategy at all, but with clarity about what they’re really building.

Listeners will hear how Shauna Lynn breaks down the difference between surface-level fixes and the deeper mindset shifts that drive sustainable success. She reveals how generosity, genuine connection, and radical honesty can spark ripple effects far beyond your expectations.

If you’ve ever thought, “If I could just fix this one thing, everything would fall into place,” this episode will challenge you to think differently about what your business truly needs to thrive. Share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to gain real clarity and direction.Subscribe to The Real Women Real Business Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to join Shauna Lynn every week for empowering discussions and practical advice on navigating the entrepreneurial journey with health and wellness in mind.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (06:40): Hear why Shauna Lynn Simon gave out her personal cell number to her entire email list
• (06:41) - (15:10): Learn what entrepreneurs said was their “one thing” holding them back in business
• (15:11) - (25:50): Explore why clarity, not strategy, is often the real issue behind business challenges
• (25:51) - (38:30): See how genuine generosity and connection can create unexpected ripple effects
• (38:31) - (49:00): Gain insight into Shauna Lynn’s challenge to reflect on your own “one thing” and next steps

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Take the Accidental CEO Assessment: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/ceoquiz
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Jaci Russo, CEO and co-founder of Brand Russo, one of the very few women-owned agencies in the United States. With over 25 years of experience, Jaci shares how she transitioned from Hollywood to Louisiana, started an agency while pregnant, and grew it into a nationally recognized firm, all while raising four children alongside her husband.

Listeners will gain powerful insights into Jaci’s “Razor Branding” process, a practical framework that cuts through the clutter and keeps strategy at the heart of every marketing effort. She explains why most entrepreneurs get stuck between passion and execution, and how refining your focus, promise, and messaging can shift everything. Jaci also reveals how Brandstate U was born to serve entrepreneurs with smaller budgets, proving that strong branding isn’t only for big businesses.

If you’ve ever struggled to balance ambition, boundaries, and growth, this episode will inspire you to rethink your approach and build smarter, not harder. Share it with another entrepreneur who needs this encouragement today.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (05:40): Meet Jaci Russo and hear how her Hollywood start led to entrepreneurship
• (05:41) - (15:20): Learn how being fired sparked her journey into business ownership
• (15:21) - (24:50): Explore how Brandstate U helps entrepreneurs grow on any budget
• (24:51) - (37:30): Hear how Razor Branding helps businesses cut through the noise
• (37:31) - (49:00): Gain insights on leadership, balance, and success with Jaci Russo

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• The Five Languages Of Appreciation In The Workplace by Paul White: https://amzn.to/3KpI4Pa

Jaci Russo:

• Learn more about Jaci: https://www.brandstateu.com/
• Learn more about Jaci: https://brandrusso.com/
• Follow Jaci on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandRUSSO/
• Follow Jaci on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandrusso/
• Follow Jaci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYAz-AmfMl-Qm61yQJPbmTQ
• Follow Jaci on Linkedin: LinkedinbrandRUSSO | LinkedIn 

About Jaci Russo:

Jaci Russo, P.C.M., is the CEO and co-founder of brandRUSSO – a strategic branding agency that represents a global portfolio of B2B clients. Jaci is a published author, entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker with over two decades of marketing experience. She’s the architect behind Brand State U, Train Yard Advisors, and co-host of the “He Said, She Said, Razor Branding Podcast”, and the “She’s So Bossy Podcast”. Jaci is a civic leader, mentor, mother of 4, and is part of the less than 1% of women-owned and founded agencies in the U.S.

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Jennifer Lemmert, an award-winning communications consultant who went from losing her corporate job during the pandemic to building a thriving six-figure business while raising three young children. Jennifer shares how she shifted from identifying as a “freelancer” to owning her role as a CEO, and how that mindset change transformed her brand, her confidence, and her results.

Listeners will hear how Jennifer reframed mistakes as powerful brand stories, why women often sabotage their executive presence without realizing it, and how embracing authenticity can elevate authority and influence. Jennifer and Shauna Lynn discuss the importance of aligning passion, profits, and progress to avoid burnout, and offers clear steps to start shaping an executive brand that truly resonates.

If you’re ready to stop downplaying your expertise and start leading with confidence, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you present yourself and your business. Tune in, and share it with another woman entrepreneur who needs this encouragement today.

Subscribe to The Real Women Real Business Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to join Shauna Lynn every week for empowering discussions and practical advice on navigating the entrepreneurial journey with health and wellness in mind.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (06:30) - Meet Jennifer Lemmert and hear how losing her job led to becoming an accidental CEO
• (06:31) - (14:44) - Learn how her early mistakes shaped her business and why niching down created momentum
• (14:45) - (23:09) - Explore the subtle ways women undermine their executive brands and how to shift the narrative
• (23:10) - (35:19) - Hear how setbacks can be transformed into brand stories that attract the right clients
• (35:20) - (42:00) - Gain actionable steps to define your executive brand and align passion, profits, and progress

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Jennifer Lemmert

• Learn more about Jennifer: https://www.jenniferlemmert.com/
• Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlemmert/
• Follow Jennifer on Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlemmert/

About Jennifer Lemmert

Jennifer Lemmert is an award-winning PR & communications consultant who helps leaders shine and employees connect, making a powerful impact at their companies and in their industries. Her passion is helping executives enhance their brand stories to inspire trust and action in the people who matter the most. When she's not guiding the C-suite, Jennifer is a wife to a Navy reservist and mom to 3 rambunctious boys under 8.

In this transformative episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn reframes procrastination not as a personal flaw but as a message from your subconscious. With relatable stories and practical insights, Shauna Lynn shares how to recognize when procrastination signals a skill gap, a need for processing time, or a mismatch with your true priorities.

Listeners will gain powerful strategies to shift from frustration to clarity. From creating SOPs that simplify overwhelming tasks, to using energy-aware scheduling and the Pomodoro method, to setting up an “idea parking lot” that keeps shiny distractions from derailing your progress, Shauna Lynn delivers actionable tools that any entrepreneur can apply immediately. She also reveals how “productive procrastination” can fuel creativity and why tuning into these signals can help you grow as both a leader and a CEO.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn wasted time into your business’s hidden advantage, this conversation will change the way you see your daily habits. Tune in, reflect on your own patterns, and share this episode with a friend who could use a fresh perspective on procrastination.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) - (04:20) - Shauna Lynn Simon reframes procrastination as a subconscious message, not a character flaw
• (04:21) - (12:45) - Three types of procrastination signals and how to recognize their meaning
• (12:46) - (22:10) - Practical solutions like SOPs, audits, and batching to make tough tasks manageable
• (22:11) - (34:30) - Time management strategies including Pomodoro, the two-minute rule, and energy-aware scheduling
• (34:31) - (48:00) - Turning procrastination into productive pauses, red flags to watch for, and reclaiming lost revenue

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Take the accidental CEO assessment: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/ceoquiz

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Kirsten Graham, CEO of Six Figure Business Coaching, to dismantle the "solo CEO" myth that holds so many women back. Kirsten shares how true growth only happens when you stop trying to do it all and start spending your time where it counts most.

From outsourced bookkeeping that helps you understand your profit margins to done-with-you lead funnels that actually convert, Kirsten reveals how strategic delegation can multiply your income and give you your time back. But this isn’t just about saving time; it’s about building a business that actually works for you. With humor, real-life examples, and practical insights, Kirsten walks listeners through how to know when to delegate, how to find the right support, and what to look for in a VA or team member, plus why SOPs are the unsung heroes of scale.

Whether you’re overwhelmed by tasks or hesitant to let go of control, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with confidence and clarity. Tune in for an honest conversation that might change how you run your business.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (04:15) - Meet Kirsten Graham and explore how delegating transformed her multiple businesses
• (07:45) - (11:58) - Why doing your own bookkeeping is costing you time, money, and energy
• (15:20) - (20:10) - The power of lead magnets, landing pages, and affordable tech support
• (27:45) - (32:55) - Overcoming the mindset of “I can do it better myself” and letting go of perfection
• (40:03) - (44:44) - How to find the right VA, avoid common hiring mistakes, and build strong support systems 

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Kirsten Graham:

• Learn More About Kirsten: https://sixfigurebusinesscoaching.com/
• Double Your Income with a Marketing VA: https://outsourcingforbosses.com/
• Follow Kirsten on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixFigureBusinessCoaching
• Follow Kirsten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfbizcoaching/
• Follow Kirsten on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sixfigurebusinesscoaching
• Follow Kirsten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstengrahamsfbc/

About Kirsten Graham:

Kirsten understands that time is the most valuable asset for business owners. That’s why she helps them transition from being invisible to gaining visibility with the right audiences. Through strategic video marketing and podcast guesting, Kirsten empowers business owners to build authority and generate quality leads. Plus, with the support of a VA, business owners can free up their time to focus on growing their income.

What if your team stopped waiting to be told what to do - and started leading with you?

In this power-packed episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon is joined by Hall of Fame speaker and business growth expert Meridith Elliot Powell to explore what it truly takes to lead in a world defined by rapid change. If you’re tired of shouldering the full weight of your business while your team merely ticks off tasks, this episode offers a blueprint for genuine change.

Meridith breaks down how to stop being the bottleneck in your business and start building a team that takes initiative, thinks critically, and drives results without constant hand-holding. She shares her simple but powerful Ask for Change system that shifts your team out of task mode and into solution mode - without sacrificing quality or control.
 If you’re ready to lead a team that moves the business forward with you (instead of waiting on you), this conversation will change how you lead forever.

Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (04:15) - Meet Meridith Elliot Powell and her journey from reactive leadership to entrepreneurial teams
• (04:16) - (12:30) - Why leaders must embrace uncertainty as an opportunity instead of resisting change
• (12:31) - (22:10) - Moving from hero leadership to transformational leadership and empowering teams
• (22:11) - (34:45) - The Ask for Change system and practical tools to rewire team thinking
• (34:46) - (47:20) - Building consistency, spotting progress, and the one big takeaway for entrepreneurs.

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn:https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
  
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Meridith Elliot Powell:

• Learn More About Meridith Elliot Powell: https://www.meridithelliottpowell.com/meeting-planners/
• Follow Meridith on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeridithElliotPowell/
• Follow Meridith on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/meridithepowell
• Follow Meridith on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/meridithelliottpowell
• Follow Meridith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powellmeridithelliott/

About Meridith Elliot Powell:

Meridith Elliott Powell is a Hall of Fame Speaker, award-winning author, and business growth strategist known for transforming uncertainty into a competitive advantage. Her high-energy, engaging programs are packed with actionable insights, empowering audiences to take bold steps toward success. With deep expertise in sales, leadership, and navigating change, Meridith equips leaders and sales professionals to embrace disruption, build resilience, and achieve exponential growth.

In this powerful episode of The Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn explores why many entrepreneurs only take action after facing painful setbacks and how to shift into a more proactive approach to leadership. Through relatable stories (including a jaw-dropping cockroach incident in a staged home) and hard-won lessons, Shauna Lynn reveals the hidden costs of procrastination, underpricing, weak boundaries, and neglected systems.

Listeners will gain clarity on how to set contracts and policies that act as true boundary-setting tools, why pricing for sustainability (not survival) transforms your energy and income, and how small, consistent actions today can protect your future self from burnout and regret. With her trademark mix of honesty and encouragement, Shauna Lynn challenges entrepreneurs to stop learning everything the hard way and instead build habits, systems, and support networks that make business not just profitable but genuinely enjoyable.

Tune in to hear how you can stop waiting for the “cockroaches” in your business before making the changes you already know you need. Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who could use a reminder that prevention is always easier than repair.

Timestamps:

• (00:00 - 02:30) - Why We Only Change After a Crisis
• (02:31 - 09:10) - Contracts, Cockroaches, and Costly Lessons
• (09:11 - 17:45) - Boundaries, Pricing, and Avoiding Burnout
• (17:46 - 25:50) - Systems, Delegation, and Building Smarter Habits
• (25:51 - 32:00) - Choosing Prevention Over Pain in Business

Resources:

• Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast
• Ep #71, "Manifest Big, Move Boldly, and Rewire Your Mind for Abundance with Victoria Gallagher": https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/manifest-big
• Practical Law Of Attraction: https://amzn.to/4nl8Bw1

In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Dr. Anne Dranitsaris, a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and author of the upcoming book Not Broken, Just Delayed. Together, they challenge long-held ideas about codependency, reframing it not as a disorder but as a developmental delay that keeps entrepreneurs, especially women, stuck in survival mode instead of thriving.
 Anne shares how self-protective patterns like people-pleasing, undercharging, and avoiding conflict often show up in entrepreneurship. She explains why so many women settle for “just enough” and how this mindset limits both growth and fulfillment. Through her unique lens, listeners are invited to rethink boundaries, entitlement, and negotiation - not as selfish acts, but as essential steps toward stepping fully into their authentic power.
 This conversation is equal parts inspiring and practical, offering listeners fresh ways to shift their thinking and begin rewiring long-standing habits. Tune in for eye-opening insights, journal-worthy prompts, and a transformative reframe that could change the way you lead your business and your life.
 If this episode resonates, don’t keep it to yourself - share it with someone who needs to hear it today.


Timestamps:
(00:02) - (04:15) - Meet Anne Dranitsaris and her codependency reframe
(04:16) - (15:40) - People pleasing and undercharging in business
(15:41) - (27:05) - The trap of the “just enough” mindset
(27:06) - (41:22) - Boundaries, entitlement, and negotiation
(41:23) - (55:10) - Shifting from fear to potential

Resources:

• Set up a free Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/coachme
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Anne Dranitsaris

• Learn more about Anne: https://annedranitsaris.com/
• Read Not Broken, Just Delayed (available Oct 15, 2025): https://amzn.to/45VUcyx  (affiliate link)
• Follow Anne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Anne-Dranitsaris-PhD-Author/61563895542900/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne_dranitsaris_author/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DranitsarisHilliard
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annedranitsaris/
• Read More Books By Anne: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Anne-Dranitsaris/author/B00DW3WHKS?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

About Anne Dranitsaris:

Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. – Author, Psychotherapist, and Developmental Expert.
Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and author who has spent over four decades helping people break free from the self-protective patterns that keep them stuck. Drawing from neuroscience, Jungian psychology, and attachment theory, she guides individuals and organizations to move beyond codependency, Imposter Syndrome, and...

In this inspiring episode of the Real Women, Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn sits down with Gabrielle Tongol, also known as Gabs, whose accidental journey from fitness coach to CEO of Assist-Her Agency is anything but typical. What began as a side hustle in college turned into a multi-six-figure agency helping overwhelmed entrepreneurs reclaim their time, mental energy, and vision for growth. Gabrielle shares candid lessons from her early days juggling roles, the moment she realized she had to step into her identity as a CEO fully, and how building a team was the key to sustainable impact.

Listeners will gain powerful insights into redefining leadership, navigating mindset blocks around delegation, and structuring businesses that work for life, not the other way around. Gabrielle’s approach to scalable support, team culture, and honest self-reflection offers a refreshing take on what it really takes to grow without burning out.
If you're building something meaningful and feeling stretched too thin, this episode is your invitation to build better. Share it with a fellow accidental CEO.
 Timestamps:

• (00:02) - (02:30) - Meet Gabrielle Tongol: From fitness coach to agency CEO
• (07:15) - (09:00) - The moment she embraced being a CEO
• (18:42) - (21:10) - Building a team and letting go of control
• (31:45) - (34:00) - What entrepreneurs really want: freedom and sustainability
• (47:20) - (49:00) - The one mindset shift that changes everything

 Resources:

• Set up a free Introductory Business Planning Session with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/plan
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

 Gabrielle Tongol:

• Learn more about Gabrielle: https://assistheragency.com/
• Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencybygabs/?hl=en
• Follow Assist Her Agency on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistheragency/?hl=en
• Follow Gabrielle on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@assistheragency
• The 5 W's of Delegation: https://assistheragency.com/freebiedelegation-gabs
• Check out the SOP Guide: https://assistheragency.com/freebiesops-gabs
• For the ClickUp lovers, we're hosting a FREE live event in September on the 10 ClickUp Mistakes You're Making & How To Fix Them: https://gabrielle-tongol.mykajabi.com/10mistakes_gabs

 About Gabrielle Tongol:
Gabrielle Tongol, known online as Gabs, has been a self-employed entrepreneur since 2014 - evolving from fitness coach to influencer, and now CEO and founder of Assist-Her Agency. She leads a powerhouse team that supports overwhelmed entrepreneurs in reclaiming their time and mental real estate, all while blending personal branding with sustainable, values-driven business growth. With over a decade of experience, Gabs now mentors aspiring agency owners and leads her team with heart, proving that building a thriving business doesn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being.