Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Melissa Snow - Powerful Women Rising, LLC
Welcome to Powerful Women Rising, the no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud podcast for heart-centered female entrepreneurs ready to make an impact (and a profit) while staying true to themselves!
Forget cookie-cutter, one size fits all advice. Each episode provides customizable advice and strategies to help you grow and scale your business - from leveraging authentic connections to mastering the art of marketing without feeling like a salesy weirdo. Plus, you'll hear insightful interviews with experts who shed light on those sneaky blind spots in your businessand dish out practical, no-BS advice for making more money in a way that feels good.
Tune in and transform the way you do business – because when women rise together, the sky's the limit!
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Your Relationship With Relationship Intelligence w/ Railey Molinario
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
As business owners, we all want to reach our highest potential, which is nearly impossible without a high degree of relationship intelligence!
In this episode, Love Educator and Relationship Coach Railey Molinario explains how to increase your relationship intelligence and how to leverage it to grow your business.
Relationship intelligence has become a critical tool for businesses looking to succeed in today's fast-paced, data-driven world!
Episode Highlights:
(02:03) Why having thriving relationships with the people around you is essential to your success!
(04:31) The four pillars of Relationship Intelligence.
(05:25) How Relationship Intelligence contributes to success in the business world.
(13:10) The money will come if you master relationship intelligence first! Understand your audience and provide them with what they need.
(20:06) Key skills or traits that are important for mastering relationship intelligence.
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To connect with Railey Molinario:
- Website: https://www.raileymolinario.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raileymolinario/
- Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/224806782933794
To join Railey's free weekly Power Women Coffee Chat: https://www.raileymolinario.com/coffeechat
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For more information about joining the Powerful Women Rising Community:www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc
To register for the next Women Who Network Virtual Speed Networking Event:
https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/virtual-speed-networking
As business owners, we all want to reach our highest potential, which is nearly impossible without a high degree of relationship intelligence!
In this episode, Love Educator and Relationship Coach Railey Molinario explains how to increase your relationship intelligence and how to leverage it to grow your business.
Relationship intelligence has become a critical tool for businesses looking to succeed in today's fast-paced, data-driven world!
Episode Highlights:
(02:03) Why having thriving relationships with the people around you is essential to your success!
(04:31) The four pillars of Relationship Intelligence.
(05:25) How Relationship Intelligence contributes to success in the business world.
(13:10) The money will come if you master relationship intelligence first! Understand your audience and provide them with what they need.
(20:06) Key skills or traits that are important for mastering relationship intelligence.
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To connect with Railey Molinario:
- Website: https://www.raileymolinario.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raileymolinario/
- Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/224806782933794
To join Railey's free weekly Power Women Coffee Chat: https://www.raileymolinario.com/coffeechat
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For more information about joining the Powerful Women Rising Community:www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc
To register for the next Women Who Network Virtual Speed Networking Event:
https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/virtual-speed-networking
04/06/23 • 25 min
Decluttering Your Life and Business w/Megs Crawford
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Is clutter in your space—or your brain—holding you back?
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I sit down with my friend Megs Crawford, Organizer Coach for Women with ADHD and host of the Organizing an ADHD Brain Podcast, to discuss the magic of decluttering in your business.
Although her expertise is in helping women with ADHD, the strategies Megs shares are life-changing for anyone feeling overwhelmed by chaos in their personal space or in their brains. After all, decluttering isn’t just about cleaning up—it’s about creating clarity, improving focus, and prioritizing what truly matters.
What We’ll Cover:
- How clutter impacts your mental clarity and productivity
- Strategies for decluttering your business, set priorities and stay focused
- The role of small, consistent habits in creating lasting change
- Tips for creating a workspace that inspires calm and efficiency
Whether it’s your workspace, schedule, or mental load that needs a reset, this episode is packed with actionable tips to simplify your life and make room for the things that bring you joy and success.
If you’re ready to declutter your way to a clearer mind and a thriving business, don’t miss this inspiring and empowering conversation!
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
- Connect with Megs and learn more about what she does at www.MindfulMegs.com
- Listen to the Organizing and ADHD Brain podcast!
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!
2. Leave a five-star review
3. DM me on Instagram and let me know
4. Share it with a friend!
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
Is clutter in your space—or your brain—holding you back?
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I sit down with my friend Megs Crawford, Organizer Coach for Women with ADHD and host of the Organizing an ADHD Brain Podcast, to discuss the magic of decluttering in your business.
Although her expertise is in helping women with ADHD, the strategies Megs shares are life-changing for anyone feeling overwhelmed by chaos in their personal space or in their brains. After all, decluttering isn’t just about cleaning up—it’s about creating clarity, improving focus, and prioritizing what truly matters.
What We’ll Cover:
- How clutter impacts your mental clarity and productivity
- Strategies for decluttering your business, set priorities and stay focused
- The role of small, consistent habits in creating lasting change
- Tips for creating a workspace that inspires calm and efficiency
Whether it’s your workspace, schedule, or mental load that needs a reset, this episode is packed with actionable tips to simplify your life and make room for the things that bring you joy and success.
If you’re ready to declutter your way to a clearer mind and a thriving business, don’t miss this inspiring and empowering conversation!
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
- Connect with Megs and learn more about what she does at www.MindfulMegs.com
- Listen to the Organizing and ADHD Brain podcast!
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!
2. Leave a five-star review
3. DM me on Instagram and let me know
4. Share it with a friend!
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
01/27/25 • 42 min
How Female Entrepreneurs Avoid Burnout by Filling Their “Power Containers” w/ Jenna Banks
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
If you’re finding yourself burned out, irritated, frustrated or drained, your power container is probably running on empty.
In this episode, Jenna Banks, Author of "I Love Me More" shares more about what drains your power container (and how to avoid this!) and what fills it up! She also shares why this is SO important in business, and in life!
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For more information about joining the Powerful Women Rising Community:www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc
Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
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Episode Highlights:
(02:38) The biggest lesson Jenna’s learned since her entrepreneurial experience started back in the ’90s - Own your value and worth!
(06:56) What is a power container?
(09:36) The things that take your power away and how to avoid letting others drain your power.
(19:55) The best way to fill your power container = self-care.
(25:21) Pat yourself on the back and celebrate wins, big or small. Your wins aren’t “just a fluke”! Watch how you talk to yourself.
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To connect with Jenna Banks and sign up for her free "Love Notes to Myself": https://jenna-banks.com/
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
If you’re finding yourself burned out, irritated, frustrated or drained, your power container is probably running on empty.
In this episode, Jenna Banks, Author of "I Love Me More" shares more about what drains your power container (and how to avoid this!) and what fills it up! She also shares why this is SO important in business, and in life!
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For more information about joining the Powerful Women Rising Community:www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc
Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
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Episode Highlights:
(02:38) The biggest lesson Jenna’s learned since her entrepreneurial experience started back in the ’90s - Own your value and worth!
(06:56) What is a power container?
(09:36) The things that take your power away and how to avoid letting others drain your power.
(19:55) The best way to fill your power container = self-care.
(25:21) Pat yourself on the back and celebrate wins, big or small. Your wins aren’t “just a fluke”! Watch how you talk to yourself.
--
To connect with Jenna Banks and sign up for her free "Love Notes to Myself": https://jenna-banks.com/
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
04/07/23 • 38 min
Increase Visibility (and Sales) Using Curiousity Marketing w/Emily Aborn
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
In today's world, we are almost constantly bombarded by marketing. So how do you stand out among the noise? How do you get your target market to listen to your message?
In this episode, Content Copywriter Emily Aborn talks about leveraging the power of curiosity for powerful and effective business marketing.
By tapping into the natural human inclination towards curiosity, you can create compelling marketing campaigns that get your target audience to notice you, devour your content and excitedly wait for more from you.
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For more information on joining the Powerful Women Rising Community: https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc/
Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
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Episode Highlights:
(04:24) To effectively create connections with your audience, a sense of curiosity is essential!
(09:13) What are the four basic types of curiosity, and how can you apply this knowledge to benefit your marketing?
(14:44) The importance of truly understanding who your audience is and what they want.
(16:40) What five key strategies contribute to heightened curiosity in your content?
(28:38) How following your own curiosity enhances the depth and appeal of your content.
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To connect with Emily Aborn:
Website:https://emilyaborn.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaborn/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyaborn/
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
In today's world, we are almost constantly bombarded by marketing. So how do you stand out among the noise? How do you get your target market to listen to your message?
In this episode, Content Copywriter Emily Aborn talks about leveraging the power of curiosity for powerful and effective business marketing.
By tapping into the natural human inclination towards curiosity, you can create compelling marketing campaigns that get your target audience to notice you, devour your content and excitedly wait for more from you.
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For more information on joining the Powerful Women Rising Community: https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc/
Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
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Episode Highlights:
(04:24) To effectively create connections with your audience, a sense of curiosity is essential!
(09:13) What are the four basic types of curiosity, and how can you apply this knowledge to benefit your marketing?
(14:44) The importance of truly understanding who your audience is and what they want.
(16:40) What five key strategies contribute to heightened curiosity in your content?
(28:38) How following your own curiosity enhances the depth and appeal of your content.
–-
To connect with Emily Aborn:
Website:https://emilyaborn.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaborn/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyaborn/
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
08/21/23 • 33 min
How Women in Business Unintentionally Block Sales w/ Sarah Stokes
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
As a woman in business, you want to suceed. You want to make money and have a positive impact on your customers and the community. However, there are likely things you're doing to block this success without even knowing you are doing it...
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I sit down with Sarah Stokes, a Business Breakthrough Coach, to explore a topic many women in business struggle with: SALES.
We dive into what sales really is and why it can be so challenging for so many women.
Sarah shares her insights on how our nervous system impacts our ability to sell and offers simple mindset shifts that can transform your perception of sales.
If you’ve ever felt that selling is sleazy or manipulative, this episode is for you.
Learn how to reframe your approach and embrace sales as a natural and empowering part of your business journey.
Tune in to discover how you might be unintentionally blocking sales and gain the tools to overcome these barriers, so you can sell with confidence and authenticity.
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Register for the next Powerful Women Rising Virtual Speed Networking Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/powerful-women-rising-llc-68529722443.
Continue the conversation with Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising.
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Episode Highlights:
(05:45) Sarah's definition of sales or selling and how understanding its meaning helps change women's mindset about sales.
(12:27) What is nervous system regulation, and why is it important in sales?
(24:32) How simple mindset shifts can positively impact you and your business!
(36:22) Sarah suggests practical steps you can implement right away to help boost your confidence and find greater enjoyment in the sales process.
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To Connect With Sarah Stokes: https://linktr.ee/juicygoodlife
To Learn More About Sarah's Program: https://the-juicy-good-life.mykajabi.com/should-free
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
As a woman in business, you want to suceed. You want to make money and have a positive impact on your customers and the community. However, there are likely things you're doing to block this success without even knowing you are doing it...
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I sit down with Sarah Stokes, a Business Breakthrough Coach, to explore a topic many women in business struggle with: SALES.
We dive into what sales really is and why it can be so challenging for so many women.
Sarah shares her insights on how our nervous system impacts our ability to sell and offers simple mindset shifts that can transform your perception of sales.
If you’ve ever felt that selling is sleazy or manipulative, this episode is for you.
Learn how to reframe your approach and embrace sales as a natural and empowering part of your business journey.
Tune in to discover how you might be unintentionally blocking sales and gain the tools to overcome these barriers, so you can sell with confidence and authenticity.
--
Register for the next Powerful Women Rising Virtual Speed Networking Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/powerful-women-rising-llc-68529722443.
Continue the conversation with Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising.
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Episode Highlights:
(05:45) Sarah's definition of sales or selling and how understanding its meaning helps change women's mindset about sales.
(12:27) What is nervous system regulation, and why is it important in sales?
(24:32) How simple mindset shifts can positively impact you and your business!
(36:22) Sarah suggests practical steps you can implement right away to help boost your confidence and find greater enjoyment in the sales process.
--
To Connect With Sarah Stokes: https://linktr.ee/juicygoodlife
To Learn More About Sarah's Program: https://the-juicy-good-life.mykajabi.com/should-free
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
05/27/24 • 42 min
Expanding Your Network: Strategies for Meeting New People
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
If you're networking with the same people over and over again, you're probably doing it wrong.
When you're not consistenly meeting new people, your network risks becoming stale and stagnant, which doesn't benefit anyone.
You can easily shift the momentum and transform your business by stepping out of your comfort zone once in a while and meeting new people.
In this episode, I'm sharing practical strategies to help even the most shy or introverted among us build new connections.
We'll discuss how to strike the right balance between meeting new people, nurturing existing relationships, and converting those connections into power partners or clients.
You'll also learn some creative ways to meet new people and simple steps you can take to decrease your anxiety so you can meet new people with confidence and ease.
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Our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event is a GREAT place to meet new people! https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events
For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/community/
Don't forget my free list of the Top Virtual Networking Events for Female Entreprenuers! https://powerfulwomenrising.com/
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Episode Highlights:
00:02:30 Why Is It Important to Meet New People?
00:03:24 The Three Business Buckets and Why They Matter
00:08:28 Creative Places to Meet New People
00:16:24 Tips For My Shy, Introverted or Anxious Friends
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
If you're networking with the same people over and over again, you're probably doing it wrong.
When you're not consistenly meeting new people, your network risks becoming stale and stagnant, which doesn't benefit anyone.
You can easily shift the momentum and transform your business by stepping out of your comfort zone once in a while and meeting new people.
In this episode, I'm sharing practical strategies to help even the most shy or introverted among us build new connections.
We'll discuss how to strike the right balance between meeting new people, nurturing existing relationships, and converting those connections into power partners or clients.
You'll also learn some creative ways to meet new people and simple steps you can take to decrease your anxiety so you can meet new people with confidence and ease.
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Our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event is a GREAT place to meet new people! https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events
For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/community/
Don't forget my free list of the Top Virtual Networking Events for Female Entreprenuers! https://powerfulwomenrising.com/
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Episode Highlights:
00:02:30 Why Is It Important to Meet New People?
00:03:24 The Three Business Buckets and Why They Matter
00:08:28 Creative Places to Meet New People
00:16:24 Tips For My Shy, Introverted or Anxious Friends
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
10/07/24 • 23 min
The Power of GIFs in Connecting With Your Audience w/Deanna Seymour
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Imagine if your business branding could be fun, authentic, and massively engaging—all thanks to the simple power of GIFs!
On this episode I'm chatting with graphic designer and content coach Deanna Seymour, who reveals the secrets behind using GIFs to connect with your audience and add more of your personality (and humor) into your marketing.
From pre-existing favorites on Giphy to custom-made GIFs where YOU are the star, discover how these dynamic visuals can boost engagement and help create a strong, relatable bond with your audience.
Building a personal brand that genuinely reflects who you are can be daunting, but Deanna’s journey of embracing authenticity proves it's worth it. Tune in for a conversation that’s packed with laughs, real talk, and practical tips to make your business shine with personality and creativity.
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Get our free list of the Top Virtual Networking Events for Female Entreprenuers Here! https://powerfulwomenrising.com
Register for our next Virtual Speed Networking Event here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events/
Learn more about becoming a member of the Powerful Women Rising Community here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/community/
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Episode Highlights:
00:12:33 Using GIFs for Connection and Engagement
00:16:24 Establishing Connection Through GIFs
00:23:56 Building a Personal Brand
00:29:21 Strategic Use of GIFs in Marketing
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To get Deanna's "Gif it UP!" course FREE, click here: https://deannaseymour.thrivecart.com/gif-it-up/?coupon=POWERFULWOMEN
Learn More and Connect With Deanna:
https://deannaseymour.com
https://www.instagram.com/thedeannaseymour
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedeannaseymour
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
Imagine if your business branding could be fun, authentic, and massively engaging—all thanks to the simple power of GIFs!
On this episode I'm chatting with graphic designer and content coach Deanna Seymour, who reveals the secrets behind using GIFs to connect with your audience and add more of your personality (and humor) into your marketing.
From pre-existing favorites on Giphy to custom-made GIFs where YOU are the star, discover how these dynamic visuals can boost engagement and help create a strong, relatable bond with your audience.
Building a personal brand that genuinely reflects who you are can be daunting, but Deanna’s journey of embracing authenticity proves it's worth it. Tune in for a conversation that’s packed with laughs, real talk, and practical tips to make your business shine with personality and creativity.
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Get our free list of the Top Virtual Networking Events for Female Entreprenuers Here! https://powerfulwomenrising.com
Register for our next Virtual Speed Networking Event here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events/
Learn more about becoming a member of the Powerful Women Rising Community here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/community/
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Episode Highlights:
00:12:33 Using GIFs for Connection and Engagement
00:16:24 Establishing Connection Through GIFs
00:23:56 Building a Personal Brand
00:29:21 Strategic Use of GIFs in Marketing
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To get Deanna's "Gif it UP!" course FREE, click here: https://deannaseymour.thrivecart.com/gif-it-up/?coupon=POWERFULWOMEN
Learn More and Connect With Deanna:
https://deannaseymour.com
https://www.instagram.com/thedeannaseymour
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedeannaseymour
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
10/14/24 • 39 min
Creating Content That Connects and Converts w/Emily Aborn
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Content Is Connection. And Connection is Currency.
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I'm joined for the second time by my friend Emily Aborn. She's a fantasic copywriter, funny meme enthusiast and the the voice you hear at the beginning of every episode of this podcast!
We discuss ways to make content creation simple AND fun. Even if you think you hate content creation or that you suck at it, Emily has practical tips you can start using today to create more authentic, engaging content that resonates with your audience and gets results.
What We’ll Cover:
- How creating content in four specific categories makes the process easier and more streamlined.
- The secret to understanding your audience and using specificity to stand out.
- How to stay consistent with content creation without burning yourself out.
- The art of repurposing content to maximize your reach.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what to say when creating content, this episode will help you simplify the process and create content that truly connects and converts!
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
- Connect with Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaborn
- Listen to the Content with Character podcast!
- Check out Emily's first interview on PWR episode #30 - Increase Visibility and Sales Using Curiosity Marketing
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!
2. Leave a five-star review
3. DM me on Instagram and let me know
4. Share it with a friend!
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
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Content Is Connection. And Connection is Currency.
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I'm joined for the second time by my friend Emily Aborn. She's a fantasic copywriter, funny meme enthusiast and the the voice you hear at the beginning of every episode of this podcast!
We discuss ways to make content creation simple AND fun. Even if you think you hate content creation or that you suck at it, Emily has practical tips you can start using today to create more authentic, engaging content that resonates with your audience and gets results.
What We’ll Cover:
- How creating content in four specific categories makes the process easier and more streamlined.
- The secret to understanding your audience and using specificity to stand out.
- How to stay consistent with content creation without burning yourself out.
- The art of repurposing content to maximize your reach.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what to say when creating content, this episode will help you simplify the process and create content that truly connects and converts!
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
- Connect with Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaborn
- Listen to the Content with Character podcast!
- Check out Emily's first interview on PWR episode #30 - Increase Visibility and Sales Using Curiosity Marketing
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!
2. Leave a five-star review
3. DM me on Instagram and let me know
4. Share it with a friend!
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
02/24/25 • 40 min
Skyrocket Your Business with PPP Strategies (Podcasting, Presenting and Public Relations) w/ Antoinette Logan
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Establishing a strong presence and ensuring widespread awareness of your business and brand is essential for achieving success and facilitating growth! But how can you effectively accomplish this?
In this episode, our guest, Antoinette Logan, Founder of the Iconic Speakers Network, discusses the PPP strategies.
By combining these strategies, you'll be able to position yourself as an expert, increase your brand presence and make sure that the right people know you exist!
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For more information on joining the Powerful Women Rising Community: https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc/
Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
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Episode Highlights:
(04:52) PPP strategies elevate brand visibility, awareness, authority, and credibility and enhance brand positioning.
(06:04) Take your business to the next level with podcasting. Should you start your own podcast or be on other people's podcasts?
(08:59) Presentations make you stand out, be memorable, be seen as an expert, and likely lead to business opportunities.
(11:40) Public relations is a powerful tool that can position your business and brand directly in front of the mass media.
(19:35) To ensure people know you exist, focus on these four essential things!
(22:31) Some recommendations to consider for individuals who are eager to begin exploring PPP strategies.
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To learn more about Antoinette Logan: https://linktr.ee/askmslogan
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
Establishing a strong presence and ensuring widespread awareness of your business and brand is essential for achieving success and facilitating growth! But how can you effectively accomplish this?
In this episode, our guest, Antoinette Logan, Founder of the Iconic Speakers Network, discusses the PPP strategies.
By combining these strategies, you'll be able to position yourself as an expert, increase your brand presence and make sure that the right people know you exist!
--
For more information on joining the Powerful Women Rising Community: https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc/
Connect with Powerful Women Rising on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
--
Episode Highlights:
(04:52) PPP strategies elevate brand visibility, awareness, authority, and credibility and enhance brand positioning.
(06:04) Take your business to the next level with podcasting. Should you start your own podcast or be on other people's podcasts?
(08:59) Presentations make you stand out, be memorable, be seen as an expert, and likely lead to business opportunities.
(11:40) Public relations is a powerful tool that can position your business and brand directly in front of the mass media.
(19:35) To ensure people know you exist, focus on these four essential things!
(22:31) Some recommendations to consider for individuals who are eager to begin exploring PPP strategies.
--
To learn more about Antoinette Logan: https://linktr.ee/askmslogan
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
07/17/23 • 26 min
Optimizing Business Operations by Mastering Systems and Workflows w/Melissa Rich
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
What if the secret to growing your business wasn't more work - but smarter systems?
In today's new episode of Powerful Women Rising, I chat with Melissa Rich, a systems and operations consultant for small businesses, about how mastering workflows and systems can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and focus on what they truly love.
Melissa breaks down how the things many of us see as the "boring" side of business (templates, workflows, automations, etc.) can actually be the secret to happier clients, better connections and more sustainable growth.
What you'll learn:
- What the "Client Journey" really is , why it matters and how to map it out.
- Common mistakes small business owners make with systems - and how to avoid them.
- Tools and strategies to streamline operations using automations while still delivering a high-touch experience.
This episode will help you take control of your business operations and build systems that support your goals without draining all your time and energy.
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
- To learn more about Melissa Rich: https://workwithpeapod.com/
- Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Also mentioned in this episode: PWR Episode #81 - The Power of GIFs in Connecting With Your Audience w/Deanna Seymour
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!
2. Leave a five-star review
3. DM me on Instagram and let me know
4. Share it with a friend!
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
What if the secret to growing your business wasn't more work - but smarter systems?
In today's new episode of Powerful Women Rising, I chat with Melissa Rich, a systems and operations consultant for small businesses, about how mastering workflows and systems can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and focus on what they truly love.
Melissa breaks down how the things many of us see as the "boring" side of business (templates, workflows, automations, etc.) can actually be the secret to happier clients, better connections and more sustainable growth.
What you'll learn:
- What the "Client Journey" really is , why it matters and how to map it out.
- Common mistakes small business owners make with systems - and how to avoid them.
- Tools and strategies to streamline operations using automations while still delivering a high-touch experience.
This episode will help you take control of your business operations and build systems that support your goals without draining all your time and energy.
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
- To learn more about Melissa Rich: https://workwithpeapod.com/
- Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Also mentioned in this episode: PWR Episode #81 - The Power of GIFs in Connecting With Your Audience w/Deanna Seymour
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!
2. Leave a five-star review
3. DM me on Instagram and let me know
4. Share it with a friend!
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
02/10/25 • 35 min
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Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs currently has 98 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
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The episode title 'Skyrocket Your Business with PPP Strategies (Podcasting, Presenting and Public Relations) w/ Antoinette Logan' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs is 30 minutes.
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Episodes of Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs was released on Mar 31, 2023.
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@beckymollenkamp
Sep 17
Love this show! Melissa is a great interviewer and has the best guests! So excited to listen to even more episodes!
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