Serious Lady Business
Serious Lady Business
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Serious Lady Business is the podcast where we dive into the serious—and sometimes not-so-serious—realities of being a female business owner. Host Leslie Youngblood keeps it real about entrepreneurship as we dive into the hard lessons no one warns you about to the surprising wins that make it all worth it. Tune in for honest conversations, unfiltered insights, and stories that prove you’re not in this alone.
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Content Themes
The podcast revolves around the challenges and successes of female entrepreneurship, with themes including hiring strategies, work-life balance, overcoming self-doubt, and nurturing a positive work culture. Episodes feature discussions on navigating professional relationships, embracing failure, and creative problem-solving, exemplified by episodes like 'The Secret Weapon to Hiring Smart for Your Growing Business' and 'Rise & Reign: The Boss Blueprint They Don’t Tell You About'.

Serious Lady Business is the podcast where we dive into the serious—and sometimes not-so-serious—realities of being a female business owner. Host Leslie Youngblood keeps it real about entrepreneurship as we dive into the hard lessons no one warns you about to the surprising wins that make it all worth it. Tune in for honest conversations, unfiltered insights, and stories that prove you’re not in this alone.
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Maria Haugen, founder of FoXX Health, a health tech app designed to empower women in managing their health. Maria shares her personal health journey that led to the creation of FoXX Health, highlighting the systemic issues women face in healthcare, including the dismissal of their symptoms. The conversation explores the development of the app, its features, and how it aims to improve communication between women and healthcare providers. Maria discusses the challenges of securing funding, the importance of community support, and her vision for the future of women’s health. The episode emphasizes the need for women to trust their instincts and be proactive in their health journeys, while also encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to validate their ideas beyond their immediate circles.
About Our Guest
- Maria Haugen, CEO and Founder
- Connect with Maria on LinkedIn
- FoXX Health website
- FoXX Health LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Key Takeaways
- FoXX Health was created to empower women in their health journeys.
- 93% of women experience dismissal of their symptoms in healthcare.
- Maria’s personal health crisis inspired the development of FoXX Health.
- The app aims to improve communication between women and healthcare providers.
- User feedback is crucial for any app’s development and success.
- Building a supportive community is essential for startups.
- Funding challenges are common for mission-driven companies.
- Positivity and resilience are key in entrepreneurship.
- The future of health tech is collaborative and inclusive.
- Women need to trust their instincts and advocate for their health.
FoXX Health, women’s health, health tech, health app, healthcare disparities, self-advocacy, health tracking, women’s empowerment, health journey, health data

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