Starter Girlz Podcast
Welcome to the Starter Girlz Podcast—your go-to source for inspiration, entrepreneur motivation, and empowering conversations. While we’re passionate about helping women succeed in every area of life—career, money, relationships, and wellbeing—we also celebrate the remarkable journeys of individuals from all walks of life who are chasing bold dreams and building businesses.
Each episode features inspiring success stories from trailblazing women and extraordinary men, offering practical advice, mindset strategies, and real-world insight into the startup journey and beyond.
Whether you're launching your next venture, striving for personal growth, or simply looking for motivation to keep going, Starter Girlz is here to guide and energize you.
Subscribe now and join a thriving community of dreamers, doers, and difference-makers. Let’s get started on this journey together!
Episodes
266 episodes
How Burnout Forced Me to Lead Myself Differently | Dr. Nicole Garritano, Fractional Leadership Advisor
In this powerful episode of The Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Dr. Nicole Garritano, a fractional leadership advisor, former nurse practitioner, and academic leader, to unpack her deeply personal journey from burno...
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Season 7
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Episode 112
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56:42
How Genuine Appreciation Supercharged His Local Marketing Strategy - Jeff Weaver, Founder of Go Gorilla Marketing
In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Weaver, founder of Go Gorilla Marketing, to explore how authentic appreciation can transform local marketing, strengthen customer loyalty, and drive sustainable business growth...
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Season 7
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Episode 111
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42:15
Retired at 49: What Comes Next? Nick Shelton, Best-Selling Author & TEDx Speaker
Retired at 49, Nick Shelton achieved the freedom many people dream of — but without structure, status, or purpose, that freedom felt unexpectedly empty. In this episode of the Starter Girlz podcast, Nick shares his Reinvention Formula for rebui...
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Season 7
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Episode 110
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54:30
How Mind Shifting Helps Us See More, React Less & Grow Deeper - Mitchell Weisburgh, Educator, Author & Speaker
Discover how the Mind Shifting Method, created by Mitchell Weisburgh, can transform the way you think, connect, and navigate everyday challenges. In this inspiring conversation, we explore how a simple shift in awareness helps us see more clear...
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Season 7
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Episode 109
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52:20
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Why Your Story Matters as Much as Your Strategy – Stephen Seidel, TEDx Speaker & Brand Strategist
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the power of authentic storytelling with TEDx speaker, creator, and brand strategist Stephen Seidel, a former engineer who rebuilt his entire career by discovering the creative force behind his story...
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Season 7
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Episode 108
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54:00
Being vs Doing: The Inner Shift That Changes Everything (with Ryan Gottfredson, PhD, Leadership Researcher & Bestselling Author of Becoming Better)
Are you stuck in the cycle of doing more but not actually growing? In this powerful conversation, leadership researcher and bestselling author Ryan Gottfredson breaks down the crucial difference between being and doing and why upgrading who you...
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46:29
The eCommerce OG’s Secret Operating System Behind 90+ Winners (with Sabir Semerkant, Founder of Rapid2X & eCommerce Growth Strategist)
What does it really take to build, scale, and sustain a winning eCommerce brand in 2025? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Sabir Semerkant, the eCommerce OG — one of the early pioneers ...
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Season 7
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Episode 106
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1:09:14
I Quit the Hustle: How Leaders Avoid Burnout (with Cathi Coridan, Founder of Grit & Grace Consulting & Leadership Strategist)
Feeling like you’re doing everything yet getting nowhere? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Cathi Coridan, founder of Grit and Grace Consulting, to talk about how mission-driven leaders can step...
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Season 7
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Episode 105
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49:01
The Enemy Within: A Leader’s Turning Point (with Darin Newbold, Former COO, Army National Guard Captain & Enneagram + Purpose Factor Coach)
What if the greatest obstacle in your leadership journey isn’t the market, your team, or your circumstances—but the enemy within?In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Darin...
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Season 7
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Episode 104
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44:00
From Wheelchair to Dance Floor in 21 Days (with Ari Medrano, Medical Miracle, Motivational Speaker & Community Advocate)
What would you do if your body gave up before your spirit did? In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Ari Medrano, a medical miracle, motivational speaker, and community advocate, to share h...
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Season 7
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Episode 103
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41:52
The Skydiver Who Turned 12,000 Jumps into a Success System (with Bryan Gile, 8-Time World Record Holder, Entrepreneur & Author of Be Great, Be Happy)
What does it take to turn 12,000 skydives into a blueprint for success in life and business?In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Bryan Gile — an 8-time world-record-holding sky...
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Season 7
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Episode 102
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1:07:04
The #1 Trait That Separates Great Leaders from Good Ones (with Lee Povey, High-Performance Coach & Leadership Expert)
How do you unlock the leadership potential within yourself? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Lee Povey, a high-performance leadership coach with a rich background in elite cycling and Olympic coaching, shares his insights on the #1...
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Season 7
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Episode 101
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1:06:40
From Domestic Abuse to “Bulletproof” (with Stephanie J Bond, Survivor & Advocate)
How do you rebuild your life after the unthinkable? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Stephanie J Bond shares her powerful comeback story of how to overcome domestic abuse, survive financial abuse in marriage, and rise agai...
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Season 7
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Episode 100
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44:10
Why Your “Expert Voice” Isn’t Getting Heard (with Christine Blosdale, Expert Authority Coach & Award-Winning Podcaster)
Are you putting in the work, sharing valuable insights, and still wondering why your expert voice isn’t breaking through the noise? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Christine Blosdale, Expe...
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Season 7
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Episode 99
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57:41
He Made a Bold Pivot at 70… Then Broke 4 World Records (with Jeff Seckendorf, Ultra-Cyclist & Coach)
What does it take to reinvent yourself at 70? In this inspiring episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Jeff Seckendorf - a man who has lived multiple lives: from working in Hollywood film, to buildi...
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Season 7
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Episode 98
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53:25
Why Your ‘Overthinking’ Is Your Secret Leadership Superpower (with Emily Erstad, Healthcare Executive & Author)
Do you ever feel like your overthinking, intensity, or constant reflection makes you misunderstood in leadership? In this powerful conversation with Emily Erstad, healthcare executive and author of It’s Not That Deep, we uncover how th...
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Season 7
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Episode 97
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53:25
The 3 Levels of Networking That Changed Bill’s Life (with Bill Wallace, Founder of Success North Dallas)
Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards; it’s about building authentic connections that transform careers, businesses, and lives. In this episode, we explore the 3 Levels of Networking that reshaped Bill Wallace’s journey and can ...
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Season 7
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Episode 96
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54:55
Why Two Sisters Left Hollywood to Empower Women (with Nancy & Amy Harrington, Founders of The Passionistas Project)
What would make two sisters walk away from dream jobs in Hollywood — working on Oscar-winning films, blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter and The Matrix, and high-profile campaigns — to start over from scratch?For N...
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Season 7
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Episode 95
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57:03
Understanding Money Printing: What It Really Means for You (with Paul Musson, Investment Expert & Author)
In this empowering episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Paul Musson — veteran investment expert and founder of Paddington Capital Management — to break down the real impact of money printing, infl...
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Season 7
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Episode 94
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58:09
Redefining Home: 2 Years, 22 Countries & One Backpack (with Tsvety Roo, Solo Traveler & Digital Nomad)
What does it really mean to redefine home? In this inspiring episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Tsvety Roo — a solo traveller, digital nomad, and minimalist who left behind a high-powered corpor...
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Season 7
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Episode 93
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57:30
Burnout Cost Me Everything… But It Saved My Life (with Lisa Hammett, TEDx Speaker & Bestselling Author)
What happens when burnout doesn’t just slow you down but wrecks your career, your health, and your marriage? In this powerful episode of Starter Girlz, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Lisa Hammett—a former corporate executive tur...
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Season 7
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Episode 92
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43:50
The Healing Power of Curiosity: What If Chaos Is the Only Way to Wake Up? (with Devon Kerns, Entrepreneur & Transformational Guide)
In this episode of Starter Girlz, Devon Kerns—known as the King of Curiosity, Chaos, and Stillness—shares how emotional chaos and deep personal loss became the catalyst for his greatest transformation. As a transformational guide, spea...
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Season 7
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Episode 91
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53:59
The Godmother of Modern Dating Creates 33,000 Love Stories (with Andrea McGinty, Founder of It’s Just Lunch & 33,000 Dates)
In this episode of Starter Girlz, Andrea McGinty—known as the Godmother of Modern Dating—shares how she turned personal heartbreak into a global matchmaking empire. As the founder of It’s Just Lunch and 33,000 Dates, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 90
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51:16
She Fixed a $100B Construction Problem | Meet "Miss Make It Happen" (with Keandra Lewis, Entrepreneur & Tech Innovator)
In this episode of Starter Girlz, Keandra Lewis, also known as “Miss Make It Happen,” shares how she turned frustration into innovation by building an app to solve a $100 billion problem in the industry.A former real estate prof...
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Season 7
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Episode 89
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48:15
She Was Stuck at $35K – Now She Runs a 7-Figure Business (with Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini, Entrepreneur & Mindset Mentor)
Do you feel stuck living paycheck to paycheck—and dream of building lasting financial freedom? In this episode, Sun Yong Kim-Manzellini shares how she went from earning $35,000 a year as a single mom to building a seven-figure business by learn...
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Season 7
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Episode 88
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