Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast

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Founder of Quotable Media Co, Alessandra Pollina, is amplifying the stories of women-owned businesses and bringing you authentic inspiration from her years of experience as the leader of her own boutique PR agency. How do I start a business? What are successful female entrepreneurs doing to stand out? How can I get my product in the news? Where are female entrepreneurs investing their time and money? What are the PR tips I need for my small businesses? Whether you're just getting started with a new business idea, or if you've been running a company for years, consider this show your companion through it all. Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is a conversation style business and marketing podcast, filled with practical tips to take your brand to the next level, and real life behind the scenes stories from other women in business to inspire you to see what's possible, dream bigger, and never have to feel alone in business again. Host Alessandra Pollina brings you PR and marketing tips, business and networking hacks, goal setting tips and more to help you grow your brand and check off all of those business benchmarks. Alessandra shares authentic advice on life as a female entrepreneur and staying true to yourself along the way, and as part of the Quotable mission to amplify the stories of women-owned businesses, she's interviewing female entrepreneurs who are doing it all too. Hear from others who have overcome their challenges and seen success in their own unique industries. From product based businesses, to e-commerce and digital marketing, to finance gurus and business coaches- there is a story here just for you. If you're interested in more inspiration and stories of female entrepreneurship check out Quotable's other platform for amplifying women's voices, Quotable Magazine, online and in print at quotablemediaco.com/quotable-magazine. Because we're quotable and so are you. Learn more at www.quotablemediaco.com/podcast and follow along at @quotablemediaco and at @quotablemagazine

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June 3, 2026Episode 18545 min

Building a Modern Village & Getting the Support You Actually Need with Kristin Smith

In this episode of the Quotable Podcast, Alessandra sits down with Kristin Smith, Founder and CEO of Well Supported Family, to talk about something that doesn't get talked about enough in entrepreneurship - support. Kristin shares how her personal experience as a young mother without a support system led her to build a newborn care agency that now supports families across multiple states. From overnight care to education and emotional support, her work is centered around helping parents not just survive early parenthood, but truly feel supported through it. Together, they dive into what it really looks like to build a "modern village," why planning for postpartum matters just as much as planning for birth, and how entrepreneurs especially need to rethink how they approach support during this season of life. HIGHLIGHTS From Personal Need to Business: How Kristin's experience as a young mom without support led her to build Well Supported Family. Building a Modern Village: Why support doesn't always come from family - and how to intentionally create it. Postpartum for Entrepreneurs: Why business owners can't fully switch off and need deeper support systems. You Can't Have Too Much Help: Why no parent regrets getting support - only not having enough. Plan for Postpartum Like a Wedding: Why we should invest time, energy, and money into support systems ahead of time. Support Beyond Sleep: How postpartum care includes education, emotional support, and helping parents understand their baby. Letting Go as a CEO: Kristin shares what it took to step out of daily operations and lead a growing, multi-state team. RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. Connect with Kristin Smith: Website: wellsupportedfamily.com Get Support: Visit the website and click "Get Support" to connect with the team Email: Kristin@wellsupportedfamily.com Social: Instagram - @wellsupportedfamily If you want support thinking intentionally about your visibility this year, I'm opening up free 30-minute visibility strategy calls. 👉 Book here: https://calendly.com/quotablemediaco/visibility-strategy-call I'm also opening doors to the Elevate & Amplify Visibility Collective - a high-touch, mastermind-style experience for founders who want to approach visibility in a holistic, sustainable way throughout 2026. 👉 Learn more: https://quotablemediaco.com/collective FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

March 25, 2026Episode 18457 min

Taking Your Power Back as a Founder with Becky Pierson Davidson of Affinity Collective

In this episode of the Quotable Podcast, Alessandra sits down with Becky Pierson Davidson, founder of Affinity Collective, to talk about building businesses rooted in community, intuition, and aligned growth. Becky shares her journey of navigating a challenging season where she stopped trusting her own instincts and gave away too much decision-making power in her business. After struggling with her mental health, she realized she needed to reclaim her intuition and leadership — and when she did, everything in her business began to shift. Together, they explore how trusting yourself as a founder can change the trajectory of your business and why community-driven growth is becoming more powerful than ever. HIGHLIGHTS Reclaiming Founder Intuition: How Becky realized she had stopped trusting herself and how reclaiming that inner authority changed her business. The Mental Health Side of Entrepreneurship: Why burnout and decision fatigue often happen when founders give away too much control. Taking Back Your Power: The turning point that helped Becky reset her mindset and leadership. Community-Led Business Models: Why building meaningful communities around your work is becoming one of the most powerful growth strategies. Growth Through Alignment: How trusting your instincts can create more momentum than constantly following outside advice. RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. Connect with Becky Pierson Davidson: Website: https://www.affinitycollective.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildwbecky/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckypierson/ Join EvolveHER, hosted by Erykah Chanel of Life of E's on March 27th in Watertown, a powerful evening celebrating women in business, creativity, and leadership. Tickets at www.erykahchanel.com If you want support thinking intentionally about your visibility this year, I'm opening up free 30-minute visibility strategy calls. 👉 Book here: https://calendly.com/quotablemediaco/visibility-strategy-call I'm also opening doors to the Elevate & Amplify Visibility Collective - a high-touch, mastermind-style experience for founders who want to approach visibility in a holistic, sustainable way throughout 2026. 👉 Learn more: https://quotablemediaco.com/collective FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

March 9, 2026Episode 18343 min

The Predictable Referral System to Keep Your Client Pipeline Full with Sarah Noel Block of Tiny Marketing

In this episode of the Quotable Podcast, Alessandra sits down with Sarah Noel Block, founder of Tiny Marketing, to talk about something every service-based founder needs but few systemize well: predictable lead generation. Sarah shares how losing tens of thousands of dollars in contracts - twice - forced her to build a trackable, repeatable sales system that now consistently books her out. From niche Slack communities to gateway offers and "consensual selling," this conversation dives into practical strategies for building a steady pipeline without feeling salesy or burned out. If you've ever scrambled for clients after a busy season, this episode will completely shift how you think about referrals, visibility, and sustainable growth. HIGHLIGHTS From $60K Lost to $94K Closed in 30 Days: How Sarah tracked every sales action in Airtable to identify what actually worked. The Power of Niche Communities: Why Slack groups outperform broad social media platforms for high-converting conversations. Consensual Selling: How to create value-first conversations that naturally lead to clients raising their hand. Gateway Offers That Convert (87% Upgrade Rate): Why a short-term, strategic entry offer leads seamlessly into higher-level work. Reverse-Engineering Revenue: How to track numbers so you know exactly how many warm conversations you need to hit your goals. Strategic Visibility Over Spray-and-Pray Marketing: Why small rooms and relationship building win over mass posting. RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. Connect with Sarah: Website: https://www.sarahnoelblock.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnoelblock/ Gateway Offer Challenge: https://tinymarketing.myflodesk.com/challenge [Code: ALESSANDRA100] If you want support thinking intentionally about your visibility this year, I'm opening up free 30-minute visibility strategy calls. 👉 Book here: https://calendly.com/quotablemediaco/visibility-strategy-call I'm also opening doors to the Elevate & Amplify Visibility Collective - a high-touch, mastermind-style experience for founders who want to approach visibility in a holistic, sustainable way throughout 2026. 👉 Learn more: https://quotablemediaco.com/collective FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

February 16, 2026Episode 18224 min

Permission to Outgrow Your Goal… Without Burning It All Down

In this solo episode, I'm kicking off the year with an honest conversation about goals, seasons, and what it really means to build a business that fits your life - not the other way around. As founders, we're often taught to set big goals and push forward no matter what. But what happens when you grow, your life shifts, or the systems that once supported you no longer make sense? This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and give yourself permission to evolve — without burning everything down. HIGHLIGHTS Why it's important to regularly reassess whether your business still fits the life you want right now How long-term goals can become misaligned as you grow and why that's not a failure The danger of building your life around outdated systems and boundaries Questions to ask yourself when something feels off, heavy, or unsustainable How small shifts - not drastic changes - can help you stay aligned, motivated, and burnout-free A QUESTION TO SIT WITH If you were starting from scratch today: What systems would you build? What would your ideal day actually look like? What kind of support would you put in place? RESOURCES + LINKS If you want support thinking intentionally about your visibility this year, I'm opening up free 30-minute visibility strategy calls. 👉 Book here: https://calendly.com/quotablemediaco/visibility-strategy-call I'm also opening doors to the Elevate & Amplify Visibility Collective - a high-touch, mastermind-style experience for founders who want to approach visibility in a holistic, sustainable way throughout 2026. 👉 Learn more: https://quotablemediaco.com/collective FOLLOW ALONG @quotablemediaco@quotablemagazine If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to rate and review the podcast — and don't forget to share it with someone who might need this reminder right now.

January 12, 2026Episode 18146 min

Creating Real Connection in Your 30s with Jourdann Lubliner of Doubles Social

In this episode, Alessandra sits down with Jourdann Lubliner, founder and CEO of Doubles Social and Electrify PR, to explore how adult friendships evolve - and why building community has never been more important. Jourdann shares the inspiration behind Doubles Social, a first-of-its-kind digital members club designed for couples to meet like-minded people, plan intentional double dates, and attend curated in-person events. From launching a second business while running a PR agency to addressing the growing loneliness epidemic, this conversation dives into the power of shared experiences, the role friendship plays in strong relationships, and what it really takes to create connection in your 30s and beyond. HIGHLIGHTS The Inspiration Behind Doubles Social: How Jourdann identified a gap in the friendship space for couples and built a platform focused on platonic connection and real-life experiences. Why Friendship Strengthens Relationships: How making friends together can enhance intimacy, novelty, and connection between partners. Intentional Matching Over Swiping: How Doubles Social prioritizes thoughtful matches, concierge vetting, and built-in planning tools to remove pressure and friction. Events That Go Beyond Drinks: From comedy nights and wine tastings to pickleball and experiential events designed to spark genuine connection. The Loneliness Epidemic: A deeper look at how technology, modern work culture, and shifting social norms are impacting adult friendships - especially for men. Running Two Businesses at Once: What it's really like managing a service-based PR firm while building a tech startup from the ground up. Founder Advice: Why passion, grit, and belief in what you're building are essential for long-term success. RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doubles-social/id6744899773 https://www.instagram.com/doubles.social/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@doubles.social https://doubles.social/ https://www.electrify-pr.com/ Download the app by searching Doubles Social in the App Store. FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

November 19, 2025Episode 18055 min

Manifestation Through Art with Cameron Cohen

In this episode, Alessandra sits down with intuitive artist and manifestation painter Cameron Cohen, who blends creativity, intuition, and energetic intention to help people manifest through art. Cameron shares how she reads paint patterns, creates personalized manifestation paintings, and turned her creative gifts into a purpose-driven business. Expect practical manifestation tools, mindset tips, and a peek into her large-scale Love Mural project. HIGHLIGHTS What an Intuitive Manifestation Painter Is: How Cameron uses paint patterns and intuition to create meaning-filled artwork. Paintings as Portals: Why paintings hold emotion and intention and how that becomes a tool for manifestation. Vision Boards, Upgraded: Manifestation paintings as a beautiful, everyday reminder you'll want to display. The Co-Creation Process: Discovery call → guided visualization using the client's words → artwork infused with intention. Manifestation Techniques: "I am" chains, using present-tense language, and activating your RAS to notice opportunities. Creative Business Path: From jewelry and beauty to painting full-time lessons from Cameron's entrepreneurial journey. The Love Mural: A global-frequency mural made of individual rounds of art that anchor a "love" frequency in homes worldwide. Final Advice: Do what you love and don't try to do it alone. RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. FOLLOW CAMERON COHEN Website - https://www.cameroncohenart.com/ Instagram - @cameroncohenart FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco@quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For show ideas, guest submissions, or questions visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening, or comment on this episode's Instagram post to share how it inspired you!

August 6, 2025Episode 1791 hr 0 min

Innovating Childcare & Empowering Parents with Joan Nguyen of Bumo

In this episode, Alessandra Polina sits down with Joan Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Bumo, a groundbreaking platform reshaping how parents access child care. Joan shares her inspiring journey of building Bumo from a dream into a tech-enabled marketplace offering instantly bookable care options across the U.S. She opens up about navigating setbacks - including a pandemic pivot and even personal tragedy - to create a mission-driven business that puts families first. This conversation is an honest look at what it takes to stay focused, adapt fast, and create real impact in a space that desperately needs innovation. HIGHLIGHTS From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Joan balanced motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the chaotic early days of Bumo. The Pandemic Pivot: Learn how Bumo survived 2020 by launching an online school in just 11 days. Brick & Mortar to Scalable Marketplace: Why Joan closed a revenue-generating location to double down on national impact. Ruthless Focus: Joan shares how clarity, mission alignment, and intentional trade-offs are at the core of Bumo's success. Making Childcare Instantly Bookable: The behind-the-scenes of how Bumo is building a vetted, scalable platform for care across 200+ U.S. cities. RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. Websites- www.bumo.com LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bumoparent Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bumoparent/ FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

June 11, 2025Episode 1781 hr 6 min

Sustainable Leadership & The Psychology of Performance with Dr. Amy Athey

In this episode, Alessandra Pollina sits down with Dr. Amy Athey, clinical and performance psychologist, founder and CEO of Athey Performance. Dr. Amy brings more than 25 years of experience working with elite athletes and now business leaders to help them perform at their highest level through a holistic and science-based approach. She shares her journey from trauma psychology to building a concierge-level coaching company—and how performance, wellness, and relationships go hand in hand. Tune in to hear how to optimize not only your leadership, but your life. HIGHLIGHTS A Holistic Approach to Leadership: How Dr. Amy's interdisciplinary team supports performance through psychology, movement, and nutrition The Truth About Optimization: Why sleep, fuel, and movement are non-negotiables - even for CEOs and founders High Performance Beyond the Podium: Lessons from elite athletes and Navy SEALs that apply to business and everyday life Leading with Purpose: How to build teams, manage energy, and create sustainable motivation as a leader Internal Motivation & Team Dynamics: Why autonomy, connection, and trust matter more than you think The Three Tenets of Performance: Wellness is the foundation, evolution is essential, and relationships fuel resilience RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. Websites- https://www.atheyperformance.com/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyathey32/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dramyathey/ FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.

May 22, 2025Episode 17740 min

Balancing Hormones Naturally with Two Moons Health

In this episode, Alessandra Pollina sits down with Terry Chang and Dr. Ulrike "Uli" Kaunzner, co-founders of Two Moons Health - a company bringing plant-based seed cycling capsules to support women's hormonal health. They share the story of how their friendship sparked the idea, the process of turning a personal solution into a market-ready product, and why community, natural remedies, and education are at the heart of what they do. From PMS to perimenopause, this episode is packed with inspiration, insight, and action. 🎉 Special Offer: Use code QUOTABLE50 for $50 off your first order (either subscription or one-time) at twomoonshealth.co through June 30, 2025 (or while supplies last). HIGHLIGHTS From Friendship to Founders: How a decades-long friendship and personal health struggles led to the creation of Two Moons Health What is Seed Cycling?: Dr. Uli breaks down the natural approach to hormone regulation and why it works Turning an Idea into a Product: The duo shares how they went from kitchen experiments to patented capsules Building a Mission-Driven Brand: Why community, education, and sustainability are part of their DNA Real Impact: Hear how their customers are experiencing better cycles, clearer skin, and more balanced moods Advice for Founders: Why hiring for mission alignment and doing deep research matter when you're building something meaningful RESOURCES + LINKS Website: www.twomoonshealth.co Instagram: @twomoonshealth FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

May 16, 2025Episode 17656 min

From Burnout to Balance with Jenna Hermans

In this episode, Alessandra Pollina welcomes back Jenna Hermans - co-founder and CEO of Be Courageous and author of the new book Burnout to Balance. Drawing on her background in HR, operations, and motherhood, Jenna shares tangible ways to prevent burnout, regulate your nervous system, and build a more balanced life. She introduces her five-pillar method and the concept of "brilliant basics" for sustainable self-care, empowering entrepreneurs and professionals to reclaim calm and clarity. HIGHLIGHTS The Reality of Burnout: Jenna explains the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of burnout—and why awareness is the first step to recovery The Five Pillars: Learn how efficiency, habits, communication, community, and self-care form the foundation of burnout prevention The Brilliant Basics: Discover how simple actions—like hydrating, resting, and connecting—can transform your energy and leadership Saying No with Confidence: Jenna shares tips for setting boundaries, prioritizing your values, and making aligned decisions Self-Compassion & Support: Hear why recovery starts with grace, rest, and when needed, professional help RESOURCES + LINKS Website: jennahermans.com Book: Burnout to Balance (available online and in bookstores) Instagram: @jennazhermans FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco@quotablemagazine Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week's episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how this has inspired you!