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Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth

Hosted by Holly Haynes
Entrepreneurship
Business Strategy
Work-Life Balance
Content Planning
Content Creation
Brand Partnerships
Burnout
Pre-Selling
Social Media Management
Marketing Strategies
Affiliate Marketing
Audience Engagement
Time Management
Profit Goals
Creativity In Business
Email Marketing
Holistic Healing
Functional Wellness
Productivity
Community Building

Crush the Rush™ is the female entrepreneur podcast for sustainable business growth—created for women business owners who want to scale profitably without burnout, hustle culture, or constant social media.

Hosted by Holly Haynes, business strategist and former Fortune 500 executive, this business podcast for women helps established female entrepreneurs build intentional, scalable businesses using s... more

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Latest Episodes

If you’re tired of posting every day, overthinking your content, and wondering why your business still feels heavy… it’s not because you’re doing it wrong, it’s because you’ve been taught a strategy that depends on constant visibility.

In this episo... more

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we used simple business systems, strategic spending, and points to fund our entire spring break and how you can build a business that supports your life too.

In today's episode, I share:

• 01:50 – Why we ma... more

If you’re tired of posting every day, chasing the algorithm, and still wondering where your next client is coming from… it’s not because you’re inconsistent, it’s because your marketing strategy is built on visibility that disappears.

In this episod... more

If you’ve been curious about using AI in your business but feel unsure where to start—or worried it might make your content sound generic—this episode will completely shift the way you think about it.

In this episode, I sit down with AI educator and... more

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Recent Guests

Becky Launder
CEO of Oh My Hi
Oh My Hi
Episode: 612 - Organic Visibility for Female Entrepreneurs: A 3-Part Strategy to Get Found, Get Clients, and Get Paid Without Chasing New Platforms
Kinsey Soderberg
Founder of Authentic AI, host of the Authentic AI Podcast
Authentic AI
Episode: 611 - Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: 3 Things to Automate, What to Personalize, and How to Decide
Megan Yelaney
Business strategist and creator of the Distinctive Edge Framework
Episode: 608 - The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels
Jamie Berman
Expert in financial mindset and manifestation strategies for entrepreneurs.
Episode: 606 - Money Mindset for Female Entrepreneurs: How to Expand Your Capacity to Receive and Manifest More Income with Jamie Berman
Amanda Goetz
Host of Girlboss, former CMO, founder of House of Wise
Girlboss
Episode: 604 - What “Having It All” Really Looks Like for Women Entrepreneurs with Amanda Goetz of Girlboss
Jess Ekstrom
Best-selling author and founder of Mic Drop Workshop
Mic Drop Workshop
Episode: 602 - How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Speaking and Thought Leadership Into Income with Jess Ekstrom
Danielle Hayden
CEO and co-founder of Kickstart Accounting
Kickstart Accounting
Episode: 600 - Business Investment Strategies for Entrepreneurs Who Want Sustainable Growth with Danielle Hayden
Stephanie O'Dea
New York Times bestselling author and host of the Slow Living Podcast
Episode: 598 - How to Get More Done by Doing Less (A Sustainable Way to Work and Live) with Stephanie O'Dea
Mindi Huebner
Subconscious-successed alchemist
Episode: 596 - The Planning Mistake High-Achieving Entrepreneurs Make That Leads to Burnout with Mindi Huebner (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)

Host

Holly Marie Haynes
Host and business strategist, leads sustainable growth conversations with a focus on systems, client attraction, and life-first entrepreneurship.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • A must listen if you’re chasing big dreams!

    Crush the Rush is consistently excellent! Holly is an insightful host who delivers practical wisdom, episode after episode. As a two time guest and long time listener it’s the thoughtful questions, clear and tangible takeaways as well as the massively supportive vibes that keep me tuning in. If you’re chasing big dreams, this show is a must listen ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mindi H.
    United States24 days ago
  • Yes please

    Really appreciate the short and to the point advice on what’s worked for Holly, and what’s working now. Every business owner needs to listen to this, such value.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    horrorgirl1199
    United Statesa month ago
  • LOVE this show!!

    Holly Haynes gets it. On Crush the Rush, she takes everything she learned as a Fortune 500 executive and uses it to help women build businesses that don't require you to sacrifice your entire life at the altar of social media. IYKYK. She brings on phenomenal experts and gives you actual tactical steps - not vague inspiration - to create work you're proud of without feeling like you haven't slept in days. Holly walks her talk, meets you exactly where you are, and over-delivers every single time. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smitty Smittz
    United States2 months ago
  • So needed

    We have been so programmed to hustle hustle hustle and it’s the wrong choice. This has been a refreshing listen because it proves we can be smart about our businesses AND our health at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gloame
    United States2 months ago
  • Warm and practical

    Listening to Holly and her guests feel like listening to friends who are a few steps ahead. Love!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taylorelysemo
    United States3 months ago

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Highly valued for down-to-earth, real-world tactics and clear guidance for female founders.
Guests praised for thoughtful questions and strategies that stand out in a crowded market.
Often describe episodes as mentor-like and deeply actionable.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable steps over hype and hustle.
The host and guests emphasize sustainable growth and work-life balance.

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612 - Organic Visibility for Female Entrepreneurs: A 3-Part Strategy to Get Found, Get Clients, and Get Paid Without Chasing New Platforms
Q: What does a life-first business mean to you and how do you structure work around family time?
Becky describes prioritizing family by scheduling around kids' activities, reducing evening work, and building a business that can operate while away from the desk, demonstrating a strong alignment with personal life and business goals.
611 - Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: 3 Things to Automate, What to Personalize, and How to Decide
Q: What excites you most about tools like agentic AI and AI automations for 2026?
Agentic AI can perform tasks across apps with a back-and-forth chatbot experience, and combining that with automation allows for more proactive, hands-off operations that still feel personalized and on-brand.
611 - Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: 3 Things to Automate, What to Personalize, and How to Decide
Q: What is the most practical first step for someone new to AI who wants their outputs to feel like their brand?
Create a thorough brand blueprint that covers vision, values, ideal customers, brand voice, your offer ecosystem, and signature messaging, then train your AI on that document so it can generate aligned content and responses.
608 - The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels
Q: What would you say to someone who is nervous about sharing a personal story?
Share the parts of you that connect with your ideal client, keeping some details private if necessary.
608 - The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels
Q: What has helped you the most when trying to turn off work thoughts?
I try to have a little meditative moment, focus on my kids and remind myself why I'm grateful for my business.

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A practical, growth-focused show for women founders seeking sustainable scaling without burnout. Episodes center on profitability, client attraction without heavy social media, practical systems, and mindful leadership. Listeners often get clear, actionable steps—from storytelling frameworks and money mindset to high-impact activities and SEO-driven growth—delivered with a calm, mentor-like host who emphasizes life-first entrepreneurship and work-life balance. The show frequently features guests who share frameworks, coaching, and tactics that translate to real-world results for established female entrepreneurs and business owners.

What stands out is a consistent emphasis on sustainable practices over hustle culture, plus a willingness to ... more

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2. Kinsey Soderberg
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