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#WisdomOfWomen

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 Welcome to the #WisdomOfWomen Show, dedicated to amplifying the wisdom of women in business. A new model of leadership is emerging, and we are here to elevate the voices of women leading the way. We feature trailblazing women founders, investors, and growth experts illuminating the path of growth and prosperity for women-led enterprises. Join your host, Coco Sellman, 5x founder, impact investor, advisor to 500+ entrepreneurs, and creator of the Force for Good Business System(TM) -- the only comprehensive entrepreneureal operating system desiged for women leaders.Copyright 2026 A Force for Good Inc. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Breen Sullivan: Rebuilding Power, Wealth & Opportunity for Women in Business

    Breen Sullivan: Rebuilding Power, Wealth & Opportunity for Women in Business
    Apr 28 2026
    In this enlightening discussion, we welcome Breen Sullivan, the founder and CEO of the Fourth Effect, an innovative AI-powered platform dedicated to bridging the gender, power, and wealth gap in the private sector. Breen shares her extensive expertise as a Yale graduate and former general counsel, highlighting her commitment to transforming how boards and opportunities are structured for women-led enterprises. We delve into her personal journey, exploring the experiences that ignited her passion for equity and inclusion, as well as the imperative need for advisory boards that reflect diverse perspectives. Join us as we illuminate the path towards prosperity for women entrepreneurs and redefine the landscape of business leadership.Takeaways:Breen leads an innovative platform for startup governance.The Fourth Effect aims to close the gender wealth gap by transforming corporate board structures.Breen's experiences illustrate the challenges women face in gaining access to board positions and investment opportunities.The podcast discusses the significance of independent directors in enhancing company governance and profitability.The Fourth Effect serves as a resource for founders to navigate advisory relationships and maximize their potential.Chapters:00:08 - Amplifying Women's Leadership05:11 - The Formative Experiences of Breen Sullivan17:44 - The Importance of Transparency in Private Sector Governance26:42 - The Importance of Advisory Boards in Startups35:30 - The Role of Advisory Relationships in StartupsBurning Questions Answered:Why are women still largely excluded from power and wealth creation in business?What actually happens inside private company boards—and why does it matter?Why do most founders not use advisory boards effectively (or at all)?How can founders access the right people without spending thousands on lawyers?How can women build wealth and influence without being founders or investors?Guest Offers & Contact Information:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breensullivan/LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fourth-effect/Website: www.thefourtheffect.comLuma: https://luma.com/thefourtheffectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefourtheffect/Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yja3w7nhSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4tak8ajk Amazon Prime: https://tinyurl.com/366syddj Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdhananz RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/ Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s upcoming book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.Learn more about A Force for Good:Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/ Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/ The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/ Growth Accelerator: https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/
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    44 mins
  • Creating Successful Business Transitions Through Intentional Leadership with Andrea Carpenter

    Creating Successful Business Transitions Through Intentional Leadership with Andrea Carpenter
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode I'm joined by Andrea Carpenter, a next-generation entrepreneur who is redefining leadership and succession in family businesses.We engage in a profound exploration of her unconventional pathway, which includes acquiring and leading an established firm rather than adhering to the prevalent startup narrative.Andrea expounds upon the intricacies of facilitating successful transitions while prioritizing interpersonal relationships and preserving the integrity of familial connections within business contexts. As we delve into pivotal moments that have shaped her vision, we uncover insights on the significance of intentional leadership and the need for strategic planning in ensuring the longevity and prosperity of women-led enterprises.This episode serves not only as an inspiration but as a practical guide for aspiring leaders to navigate the complexities of business transitions with foresight and empathy.Our Guest This Week:Today we have a 🌟 Truth-Telling Transitionist🌟 in our midst! Andrea Carpenter is a next-gen entrepreneur, G2 successor, and the incoming President of The Transition Strategists—where she helps families and founders design people-first business transitions that protect both relationships and results. Her somewhat unconventional entrepreneurial journey—buying into and leading an established business instead of starting from scratch—challenges the dominant startup myth and offers a powerful alternative path. As the creator of Your Next Gen Friend, she’s built a soul-centered platform and podcast that gives rising leaders space to explore identity, wealth, and legacy with honesty, grace, and strength. A former UX designer turned transition strategist, Andrea understands both the technical mechanics and emotional layers of family business planning—because she’s lived it. With fierce clarity and generous wisdom, she’s helping the next generation step out from invisible pressure and into intentional leadershipTakeaways:Andrea emphasizes the importance of intentional business transitions that prioritize relationships and outcomes.The episodes discusses the significance of identifying pivotal moments in life that shape one's entrepreneurial journey and leadership style.Effective family business transitions require careful planning and consideration of the emotional and operational dynamics involved.The discussion highlights the necessity of establishing a clear vision for the future, particularly in navigating the complexities of business transitions.Listeners are encouraged to explore the Objectives Matrix, a tool designed to clarify personal and business priorities for effective decision-making.Chapters:03:19 Defining Moments in Life10:20 Navigating Business Transitions16:56 The Journey of Growth and Team Evolution21:20 Transitioning Family Businesses25:59 Transitioning Business Roles and Responsibilities30:21 Transitioning Leadership and Business ValuesBurning Questions Answered:1.What does it really take to build a self-managing company that thrives beyond the founder?2.How can second-generation leaders bring their own vision while honoring what came before?3.Why do most business transitions fail—and how can women founders avoid the same traps?4.How do you create space for new leadership without losing your company culture?5.What are the emotional and strategic steps to design a successful handoff?Favorite Quotes“Sometimes what needs to die is just an old version of you.”“It’s okay to build differently than the generation before you.”“Legacy is powerful—but it’s also deeply personal.”GUEST OFFERS & CONTACT INFORMATION:LinkedIn (Andrea): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreashaverThe Transition Strategists –Free Resource: https://transitionstrategists.com/forceWebsite: https://transitionstrategists.comLinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/transitionstrategists/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transitionstrategistsYour Next Gen Friend –Website: https://yournextgenfriend.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yournextgenfriendYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yournextgenfriendPodcast: https://yournextgenfriend.captivate.fm/Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yja3w7nhSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4tak8ajk Amazon Prime: https://tinyurl.com/366syddj Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdhananz RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/ Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and ...
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    34 mins
  • Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape: Lessons from Kristen Wiley

    Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape: Lessons from Kristen Wiley
    Apr 7 2026
    This episode delves into the transformative journey of Kristen Wiley, the founder and CEO of Statusphere, a pioneering platform that revolutionizes micro-influencer marketing.We explore the emergence of a new model of leadership in business, particularly highlighting the significant contributions of women in this domain. Kristen shares her insightful experiences, from her initial foray into blogging to her decisive steps in launching Statusphere, motivated by a desire to rectify the inefficiencies she observed in the influencer marketing ecosystem.The conversation underscores the importance of adaptability and problem-solving as vital traits for entrepreneurs, revealing how Kristen strategically navigated the complexities of building her enterprise.Our discussion not only illuminates the essence of consumer-to-consumer marketing but also emphasizes the collective wisdom and empowerment that women bring to the entrepreneurial landscape.Our Guest This Week:Today we have a 🌟 Purpose-Led Architect of Influence🌟 in our midst! Kristen Wiley is the Founder & CEO of Statusphere, the leading micro-influencer platform purpose-built to scale consumer-to-consumer marketing. A former food blogger and brand manager, Kristen saw firsthand how broken the influencer marketing ecosystem was—and built the infrastructure she wished existed. Today, Statusphere serves hundreds of consumer brands by eliminating the friction of influencer campaign management, using 300+ first-party data points to match brands with perfectly aligned creators. Under her leadership, the company has become a pioneer in the next frontier of marketing—social search and C2C-led growth. Kristen is not just building software; she’s building the future of how brands scale trust, one real human at a time.Takeaways:Kristen discusses her journey of creating Statusphere, a platform aimed at revolutionizing influencer marketing.The conversation stresses the significance of problem-solving and adaptability in entrepreneurship, particularly in marketing.Listeners are encouraged to embrace their experiences and learn from mistakes as pivotal moments in their entrepreneurial journeys.Chapters:07:30 Defining Moments in the Journey of an Entrepreneur10:36 Starting a Company: Lessons Learned24:14 The Journey to Funding and Growth29:35 Navigating Product Market FitBurning Questions Answered:How can women founders scale without burning out?What role does inner work play in building a thriving company?Why is clarity of vision more powerful than any strategy?How do you redefine success beyond just revenue?Favorite Quotes:“You can’t build a business that’s bigger than your vision. Clarity is everything.”“Success for women founders isn’t just about scale—it’s about freedom, impact, and alignment.”Guest Offers & Contact Information:LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekristenwiley/ LinkedIn eNewsletter - C2C Marketing Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6877360914174140416/ Website: https://www.joinstatus.com/Follow the #WisdomOfWomen show for more inspiring stories and insights from trailblazing women founders, investors, and experts in growth and prosperity.YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yja3w7nhSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4tak8ajk Amazon Prime: https://tinyurl.com/366syddj Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdhananz RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/womengetfunded/ Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially with visionary women at the helm. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has launched five companies and guided over 500 startups. As Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, Coco supports purpose-driven women founders in unlocking exponential growth and prosperity. Her recent venture, Allumé Home Care, reached eight-figure revenues and seven-figure profits in just four years before a successful exit in 2024. A venture investor and board director, Coco’s upcoming book, *A Force for Good*, reveals a roadmap for women to lead high-impact, high-growth companies.Learn more about A Force for Good:Website: https://aforceforgood.biz/ Are Your GROWING or PLATEAUING? https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/FFG Tool of the Week: https://aforceforgood.biz/weekly-tool/ The Book: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/ Growth Accelerator: https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/
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    35 mins
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