Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

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Oct 2026

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It's one of the longest-running and most credible women-focused small-business leadership podcasts available today for established brick and mortar business owners. This show is all about team performance and leadership, not HR, no newbie go-girl hype or hustle harder talk. Episodes are highly tactical and designed for you to "try this tomorrow in your workplace." Clients appear as guests, offering an honest look at leading a business while managing the full reality of work, family, and community life. Hosted by Shelli Warren, your Team and Leadership coach, with decades of experience leading people in various organizations, including a Fortune 50 corporation. She teaches you each week how to go from burnout to bold leadership.

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October 27, 202650 min

441: Trusting Instincts: Navigating People Issues in Business with Rebecca Dekker

Join me and Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth®, who shares her many years of experience running a successful online business and leading a strong team. Rebecca and I discuss the importance of trusting your instincts, navigating difficult conversations, and creating a healthy workplace culture. We explore the concept of "green flags, red flags, and pink flags" as early warning signs in relationships and share practical advice on setting boundaries and empowering team members to handle conflicts effectively. We also tackle the sensitive topic of addressing trauma and triggers in the workplace, emphasizing the need for leaders to create psychological safety for their team. Rebecca shares real-life examples and practical tips that you can start implementing in your own team right away. Connect with Dr. Rebecca Dekker: Evidence Based Birth® Website YouTube Instagram Podcast Book Work with Shelli Warren: Schedule your call to explore private leadership coaching 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

October 20, 202620 min

440: Bloated Payroll is Normal in Small Business, Right?

It's our final episode of the Leadership Myth Busting series with a conversation that dramatically hits your bottom line. Are you worried your payroll is getting out of control? It doesn't happen overnight! Bloated payroll creeps up through dozens of small, reasonable decisions. Giving raises out of fear, keeping underperformers, or hiring without clear roles can add up quickly. Paying people well matters, but every increase should be intentional. Plus, you'll hear a set of thought-provoking questions you can use with your leadership team, accountant, or HR partner to spot where your payroll might be getting out of hand. Work with Shelli Warren: Schedule your call to explore private leadership coaching 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

October 13, 202652 min

439: Professional Women Should Be Able to Handle It All with Rosanna Berardi

We're busting the myth that professional women should be able to handle it all. I'm joined by Rosanna Berardi, powerhouse attorney and founder of Berardi Immigration Law, who shared how letting go of perfection and getting the right support revolutionized her life and business. Rosanna proves there's no prize for doing it all yourself. Real leadership is about building strong teams, at work and at home, and setting boundaries so you can focus on what matters most. Connect with Rosanna Berardi: LinkedIn Website Instagram High Wire Woman Website High Wire Woman Instagram Tune into Rossana's SYT Episode 180: How Media Amplified Her Leadership Style Work with Shelli Warren: Schedule your call to explore private leadership coaching 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

October 6, 202652 min

438: Great Team Culture Means Keeping Everyone Happy with Vita Vygovska

Join me and Vita Vygovska, founder and CEO of Vitalia Inc., to debunk the myth that team culture is all about keeping everyone happy. Vita shared her journey from solopreneur to leading a growing team, revealing the pivotal lessons she learned about setting standards, courageous kindness, and embracing real-time conversations to build a resilient culture. If you're ready to level up your leadership and create a team that thrives beyond just good vibes, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Connect with Vita Vygovska: Website Instagram LinkedIn Listen to Episode 270 : Developing Remarkable Agility with Vita Vygovska Work with Shelli Warren: Schedule your complimentary call 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

September 29, 202636 min

437: If I Set Higher Standards, People Will Leave with Jenni Egger

We continue our Leadership Mythbuster series with Jenni Egger, owner and principal designer at JED Designs. Together, we're shining a light on a leadership myth that holds so many business owners back: "If I set higher standards, people will leave." Jenni and I dig deep into her evolution as a leader, including the challenges and big wins she's experienced as she's scaled her team and built a thriving business. We talk about what it really takes to create a place where high standards and high performers can flourish, and how role clarity, structure, and strong processes create freedom and satisfaction for everyone involved. If you've ever worried that raising the bar in your business might scare people off, this episode is for you. Connect with Jenni Egger: LinkedIn Website Instagram Episode 333: How Workplace Design Appeals to Top Talent with Jenni Egger Work with Shelli Warren: APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

September 22, 202649 min

436: If My Team Needs Me, It Means I'm Valuable, Right? with Sabrina Davis

Sabrina Davis opens up about what happened when she realized how much her team relied on her and how that dependence started to hold her business back. She shares how she transformed her role from being the default decision-maker to empowering her team to take ownership, solve problems, and grow their confidence. Together, we talk about the pivotal changes she made in building her team, investing in people, and fostering a culture where everyone thrives—not just her business, but her team members as individuals. If you've ever felt weighed down by being the person everyone depends on, tune in for real-life insights, actionable strategies, and a dose of inspiration to help you build a self-sufficient, accountable team. Connect With Sabrina Davis: Website Instagram LinkedIn LinkedIn Company Page Tune into Sabrina's episode: SYT 287 - Transform Your Team by Leveraging 5 R Workplans Work with Shelli Warren: APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

September 15, 202634 min

435: Does Hiring Right Mean Training Less? with Carla Willock

On this episode, we smashed the myth that the right hire won't need much training. I'm joined by Carla Willock, who grew her therapy clinic to fifty team members, to talk about her journey from one-person onboarding marathons to building a world-class, structured training process. We explored how investing in onboarding, sharing your business story and numbers, and building leadership within your team transforms retention and performance. Remember, even rock star hires need support and systems to thrive. Connect with Carla Willock Facebook Instagram Private Practice Website Responsive Feeding Website Listen to episode 404: Inside a Large Private Practice: Leadership Decisions That Matter With Carla Willock If you're ready to take your onboarding process from "paperwork and passwords" to intentional leadership, hit play. APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

September 8, 202618 min

434: The First 90 Days: From New Hire to Valuable Team Member

In the latest episode, I'm sharing my proven 30-60-90 Day Onboarding roadmap, the exact approach I use with my clients to move from endless training to real contribution and to confidently decide if someone belongs on your team. In this episode, I'll walk you through: What a world-class onboarding experience looks like at day 30, 60, and 90 What to look for, beyond just skill and tasks, to ensure you're building the team you want How to gather real evidence and feedback from your whole team so you know exactly where each new hire stands If you're ready to take your onboarding process from "paperwork and passwords" to intentional leadership, hit play. APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

September 1, 202623 min

433: Mistakes to Avoid in Week One of Onboarding

Have you ever worried that you're smothering your new team member, or worse, leaving them isolated and unsure? I've seen so many small business owners struggle with the hire-regret-repeat cycle, and I want to help you break it for good. Today, I'll walk you through the most common mistakes leaders make during that crucial first week, from information overload and too many trainers, to not enough meaningful work or connection. I'll show you how to strike the right balance so your new hire ends the week feeling welcomed, supported, and confident they made the right decision to join your team. APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

August 27, 202618 min

POP-UP EPISODE: What's It Really Like to Work With Me

In this special pop-up episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of what it's really like to work with me, how I coach, how I consult, what you can expect from me, and what I'll expect from you. Because you're not a newbie anymore. It's time to stop taking newbie advice. We're talking about the real, messy leadership issues like: the underperformer you've tolerated too long, the manager who won't lead, the promotion you're unsure about, the org chart that no longer works, and the fact that far too much still lands on your desk. Bring me the mess. That's the work. You no longer have to tackle these challenges alone. APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab.