Serious Lady Business
Serious Lady Business
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
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.
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Mackenzie Siren, co-founder of Chicago Climate Connect, a nonprofit dedicated to building a community around climate change in Chicago. Mackenzie shares her journey from software product management to climate tech, emphasizing the importance of local action and community building. They discuss the challenges of starting a nonprofit without a traditional background in climate or business, the significance of inclusivity, and the myths surrounding climate work and entrepreneurship. Mackenzie highlights the need for accessibility in climate initiatives and the importance of starting small to test ideas without significant risk.
About Our Guest
- Mackenzie Siren, co-founder of Chicago Climate Connect
- Connect with Mackenzie on LinkedIn
- Chicago Climate Connect Website
- Follow Chicago Climate Connect on LinkedIn
Key Takeaways
- Chicago Climate Connect started from a desire for local climate community.
- Inclusivity and accessibility are key to community building.
- You don’t need to be an expert to drive change.
- Starting small allows for flexibility and learning.
- Community events can be organized without a budget.
- Imposter syndrome is common but can be overcome.
- Every job can contribute to climate action.
- Monetization should not compromise community values.
- The journey of entrepreneurship can be unplanned and organic.
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