Top 6 Women-Led & Entrepreneurial Podcasts to Help You Grow Your Business in 2021
A curated guide of the best entrepreneurial podcasts lead by female founders you should be listening to in 2021.
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Written by Emily Weedon, THEPRBAR inc.
Yep, that’s right — November 17th is officially the day of the entrepreneur. A day that rolls around annually on the third Tuesday of each November, this is a full 24 hours dedicated to honoring the business-minded, self-starting, mission-driven individuals that dare to strike out on their own and make. things. happen.
There’s no denying that this year has posed a unique set of challenges for those running their own businesses. With eyes focused on the future, podcasts are a great tool to help entrepreneurs flourish in the coming year. And what better day to take the first step towards unlimited success than on National Entrepreneurs’ Day? I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of one!
Sometimes the best way to get yourself motivated and inspired is by listening to success stories from business leaders who have endured obstacles but persisted regardless and remained determined to move forward. After all, it was the American businessman, Nolan Bushnell, who famously said, “The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.”
Embody doer mentality and celebrate the day devoted to the greats with the hosts below by listening to the podcasts on this curated list. From public relations to networking, this comprehensive list includes a bit of everything that can help you and your brand thrive in 2021!
The Best Women-Led, Entrepreneurial Podcasts to Help You Grow Your Business in 2021:
To learn about achieving true influence, impact, and organic revenue with PR:
Podcast: Pitchin' and Sippin' with Lexie Smith
Topic: Public Relations
The world of PR is a mysterious one. What exactly is PR? What do PR practitioners do? Is PR even necessary? Well, here to answer all of your PR questions and demystify the profession... enter, the Pitchin’ and Sippin’ podcast. Lexie Smith, host of the Pitchin’ and Sippin’ podcast and Founder of THEPRBAR inc. — an online coaching brand and platform that teaches entrepreneurs how to DIY PR, is taking listeners beyond the bar to teach driven entrepreneurs what really goes into landing press and achieving true influence, impact, and organic revenue with PR. From PR pros discussing the inner workings of the industry, to chats with journalists about what they want from pitches, Pitchin’ and Sippin’ covers much more than just the basics of PR. Tune in to learn about the power of PR, and most importantly, how it can help YOU! Oh, and guests give the best drink recommendations... This brand isn’t called THEPRBAR for nothing!
To learn how to podcast and grow your podcast, brand, and business:
Podcast: Podcast Coaching with Christine
Topic: How to Grow Your Podcast
Something tells me that if you’re reading this you’ve already immersed yourself into the world of podcast listening, but have you ever thought of becoming a podcast host? Or maybe you're already a podcast host looking to grow your listenership! Either way, you’re in the right place. Christine O’Donnell is an award-winning journalist, podcast consultant, Founder of Bright Sighted Media — a premiere podcast coaching management company that specializes in video strategy, and the host of Podcast Coaching with Christine. By uniting her podcasting expertise with the many lessons she’s learned from her time working as a journalist, Christine is a pro on all things podcasting. Tune in to hear from top podcasters and leaders in the podcasting industry, get realistic tips and tricks that can actually be implemented, and learn the tried-and-true methods proven to grow your business, brand, and podcast. If you’re eager to learn about a variety of podcast production and promotion related topics, from landing your dream guest, to perfecting your podcast voice, Podcast Coaching with Christine is the expert you need!
To learn about pursuing your full potential and dreaming without limitations:
Podcast: Made to Dream with Maiah Chanel
Topic: Inspiration + Mindset
I think it’s safe to say that every entrepreneurial journey begins with a single dream, whether that be a dream life, a dream career, or a dream to make a difference. The mission of this podcast is to inspire the next generation of women to dream limitlessly. Host, Maiah Chanel, is a business strategist, Founder and CEO of FyreDrip — a women’s athleisure brand. By interviewing professionals from various industries, from entrepreneur coaches to comedians, about their story and profession, finding purpose, and calibrating a mindset that allowed them to live limitlessly, Made to Dream successfully identifies pathways to success regardless of circumstances. Tune in to get crazy inspired. I promise you will be! Maiah’s podcast should definitely be a go-to podcast on every entrepreneur's playlist whenever you’re in need of inspo!
To learn about networking and discover the role human connection plays in the lives of entrepreneurs:
Podcast: The Sixth Degree with Emily Merrell
Topic: Networking and Business
Solopreneurs, where ya at? This one's for you! Being an entrepreneur can be an incredibly lonely and isolating experience, but The Sixth Degree is here to save the day! Emily Merrell is a business coach for solopreneurs looking to find opportunities to network and collaborate through events, partnerships, and community, the Founder and Chief Networking Officer of Six Degrees Society — a group of fierce women who are reinventing what it means to network through diverse monthly programming, and host of The Six Degree podcast. This podcast focuses on human connection while telling the stories of entrepreneurs across many industries and highlighting the importance and impact of networking. Networking is hard! But Emily Merrell has dedicated her professional life to addressing the realities of human connection in business, while proactively working to simplify the process. If you are feeling alone on your entrepreneurial journey, struggling to find community, or interested in other entrepreneurs’ real stories, The Sixth Degree will be your BFF!
To learn how to market yourself and your business to become the person you’re meant to be:
Coffee N5 with Lara Schmoisman
Topic: Marketing
Marketing just got sexy thanks to Coffee N5 host’s, Lara Schmoisman’s “sexy accent”. Yes… an actual accent. She was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina until moving to America right after university! When she is not podcasting, Lara is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and the Founder of The Darl — a full-service, boutique marketing agency that works with brands to strengthen their image and find their way. When she is podcasting, Lara is discussing marketing as a key factor of entrepreneurial success. Lara’s goal is to help listeners let go of what’s holding them back from becoming the person they were meant to be... and marketing can help you get there! Tune in to hear discussions about a variety of topics, from writing to social media, and learn how marketing is essential to every topic. This podcast is the perfect mixture of business and fun. You will learn a lot and have a good time doing it!
To learn from today's business thought leaders and innovators:
Get Carried Away with Carrie Murray
Topic: Female Founders + Entrepreneurship
Thought leadership, according to the Marketing Insider Group, is a type of content marketing where you tap into the talent, experience, and passion inside your business, or from your community, to consistently answer the biggest questions on the minds of your target audience on a particular topic. And good news, the Get Carried Away podcast is bringing thought leaders to you! Carrie Murray, host of Get Carried Away, is also the Founder of BRA — Business Relationship Alliance, a network of powerful women devoted to advancing female-owned businesses by providing the community, collaboration, mentorship, empowerment and support needed to flourish as an entrepreneur. This podcast offers listeners the weekly opportunity to hear from the leaders of industries; receiving advice from those that are the best at what they do and connecting over shared experiences along the way. As said above, sometimes listening to success stories from business leaders who have endured obstacles but persisted regardless and remained determined to move forward is the best inspiration. This podcast will definitely inspire you!
On this National Entrepreneurs’ Day, learn about how to fine-tune your business strategy while also supporting fellow entrepreneurs. Sounds like a win-win, right? While you're listening, be sure to show the hosts of each podcast some love by leaving a review or giving them a rating. Yes, it actually does help! But most importantly: let this curated list act as your go-to guide for upping your entrepreneurial game, navigating the choppy waters of business ownership, and crushing your growth and revenue goals.
Last but not least — happy National Entrepreneurs’ Day, entrepreneurs. Cheers to 2021 being your best business year yet!
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