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Have you recently started a business, or are you considering taking the leap to start? Do you find yourself alone or overwhelmed in the whirlwind of early challenges in your Entreprenista journey? Well, you’re in the right place - Startups in Stilettos is for you. Learn what it takes to grow your startup, from your peers in the startup world, and those who are in your shoes (or stilettos, if you w... more

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“.And what I started to hear were all these incredible founders, women who had all the stories…And I realized there's a thing here.”

Money is one of the most important topics in business and one of the least talked about. In this episode of Startups... more

“...I had all this knowledge and way of putting design into work because I had learned from my partners to say, yes, it's a creative entity, but you have to have a process to it…”

In this episode of Startups and Stilettos, host Carlyn Bushman sits d... more

When you are in alignment with what you're being called to do, which is quite different than just like Googling your way to purpose, you know, like I don't believe that can happen. You have to go within. Then the community is actually pulling you.”

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“So that's the premise of what we do. We show up when you don't know what to say, when it's hard for you to remember those days, but you don't want to leave someone alone.”

In this heartfelt episode of Startups in Stilettos, Ingrid Zapata-Read sits ... more

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Recent Guests

Suzy Haber Wakefield
Founder of Suzy Wakefield Designs, product consultant for lingerie, swim, and activewear brands
Suzy Wakefield Designs
Episode: Suzy Haber Wakefield Teaches Lingerie and Swim Founders to Launch Without Losing Money
Sherri Crawley
Founder and CEO of Pretty Brown Girl; creator of Aligned and Assigned
Pretty Brown Girl; Aligned and Assigned
Episode: Sheri Crawley Builds a National Movement for Girls of Color
Kelly Edmondson
Founder of Timely Presence, also a nurse, bereaved mother, and grief counselor
Timely Presence
Episode: Kelly Edmondson Turns Personal Loss Into Year-Round Grief Support
Emily Paulsen
Founder of Electric Collab, branding and identity boutique
Electric Collab
Episode: Unlocking Your Unique Brand Strategy with Emily Paulsen
Christina Lenkowski
Founder of Publicity by Christina, PR veteran turned podcast-guesting strategist
Publicity by Christina
Episode: Christina Lenkowski Turns Podcast Appearances Into Paying Clients
Megan Long
Founder of Second First, coaching/consulting firm for number two leaders in founder-led companies
Second First
Episode: Megan Long Coaches Operators to Lead Founder-Led Companies With Confidence
Gwendolyn Young
Founder of Your Virtual Admin Expert
Your Virtual Admin Expert
Episode: Gwendolyn Young Teaches Founders to Delegate Without Losing Control
Heidi De La Cruz
Podcaster, speaker, and podcast launch coach; host of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants; creator of The Voice Method
The Voice Method / The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants
Episode: Heidy De La Cruz Coaches Latina Founders to Launch Podcasts That Pay
Adair Vilella
Founder and CEO of La Pausa Consulting, fractional COO to startups and small businesses
La Pausa Consulting
Episode: Adair Vilella Provides Operational Clarity for Female Founders

Hosts

Carlyn Bushman
Host and strategic consultant with a focus on women-owned businesses; appears across Startups in Stilettos episodes.
Ingrid Zapata-Read
Co-host and entrepreneur focused on community-building and storytelling; frequent presenter of guest formats.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Engaging Stories

    I am

    A curious learner and love hearing Entreprenista stories. The ideas inspire me to dream bigger. Take a listen and feel empowered right away! Thank you for delivering a show that engages the listener!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HerCsuite
    United Statesa year ago
  • Empowering and Inspiring Space for Female Founders to Thrive!

    This podcast is a true gem for female business founders! It’s an inspiring space where you can feel the power of collaboration and connection with other impactful leaders. Each episode offers either actionable advice or deep inspiration that helps me continue growing and creating magic in my business. The community vibe is empowering, and I always leave with something valuable to implement or reflect on. It’s the perfect mix of heart and strategy—helping women rise while making a meaningful impa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Selfcarelove
    Canada2 years ago
  • The best women entrepreneur podcast- very relatable

    I love the relaxed vibe of this podcast. It’s inspiring to hear another woman share her story of building a business with open, honest communication about the struggles she faced and how she overcame them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yyrhrhbrjdjebka
    United States2 years ago
  • There’s something for everyone!!

    I’m just jumping into the Entreprenista community and it is jam packed with VALUE!! There’s literally resources for everything and this podcast is no different 🙌🏻🙌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennyZook
    United States2 years ago
  • Can’t stop listening

    Every female entrepreneurs needs this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A extremely huge fan!!
    United States3 years ago

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Shows consistently deliver actionable advice for women founders and operators.
The format highlights collaboration over competition, with strong mentorship signals.
Listeners praise community vibe and practical takeaways to implement quickly.
Guests are relatable and share candid founder stories that balance heart and strategy.

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Suzy Haber Wakefield Teaches Lingerie and Swim Founders to Launch Without Losing Money
Q: What is step one for a founder with an idea in this space?
Identify your target audience, understand what brands they are reacting to, and study the top competitors to define how you can differentiate while staying aligned with your core product idea.
Dionne Ellison Builds an Eyewear Brand That Leads with Vision
Q: What are you doing to build community and collaborations without losing brand focus?
Dionne emphasizes collaboration with other brands to expand reach and create reciprocal value, sharing audiences while maintaining brand identity and focusing on products that prioritize eye health and fashion, not just aesthetics.
Dionne Ellison Builds an Eyewear Brand That Leads with Vision
Q: Why lead with the lens instead of the frame, and how has the market responded to that choice?
Leading with the lens differentiates the product by focusing on health and clarity; while some consumers expect a logo-driven frame, many respond positively to comfort, quality, and the educational angle, though the market remains competitive and opinionated about pricing and luxury connotations.
Dionne Ellison Builds an Eyewear Brand That Leads with Vision
Q: Dionne, walk us through how all of this started and how macro photography inspired an eyewear brand.
It began with a fascination for the beauty in insect eyes seen through macro photography, which sparked the idea to create sunglasses that emphasize the lens and its health benefits, evolving into a luxury brand that prioritizes comfort, polarization, and UV protection.
Darcy Bennet Transforms How the World Sees Admins
Q: What inspired you to move from supporting executives behind the scenes to building a business that centers administrative professionals?
Darcy explains that after realizing a lack of professional development for admins and seeing influencers in the admin space on LinkedIn, she decided to invest in her own growth and then help others build their careers through education, events, and connecting admins with companies and opportunities.

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Startups in Stilettos curates conversations with women founders, operators, and growth-minded leaders, focusing on early-stage challenges, practical playbooks, and community-powered growth. Across episodes, guests share real-world experiences around launching, branding, operating with clarity, and building scalable systems while maintaining work-life balance. The show stands out for its emphasis on founder-friendly strategies, mentorship within a strong community (often via the Entreprenista League), and a consistent lens on female entrepreneurship, collaboration, and sustainable growth for bootstrapped or early-stage ventures.

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1. Suzy Haber Wakefield
2. Sherri Crawley
3. Kelly Edmondson
4. Emily Paulsen
5. Christina Lenkowski
6. Megan Long
7. Gwendolyn Young
8. Heidi De La Cruz

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