113: {Interview} Building a Supportive Community with Megan Tobler

02/11/25 • 27 min

Do you feel like you are going through life alone? Maybe dealing with work or family or personal challenges can be hard and a lot of times we feel like we are on an island, party of one, going through it. But the reality is that we are not the only ones doing whatever it is.... fill in the blank. Building businesses, managing families, trying to improve professionally. Whatever it looks like for you, you are not alone and why finding community is so important.

In this conversation, Megan Tobler shares her inspiring journey from corporate sales to becoming a podcast host and community founder for female entrepreneurs. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood with building a business, the importance of authenticity in her approach, and the value of creating a supportive community. Megan emphasizes the significance of finding one's tribe and the rewarding experience of empowering other women in their entrepreneurial journeys.

takeaways

Megan identifies as a mom first, which drives her entrepreneurial journey.
Leaving corporate was a pivotal moment that led to unexpected opportunities.
Building a business should fit into the life you want, not the other way around.
Authenticity is key in connecting with your audience and building trust.
Community support is crucial for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Podcasting has been a rewarding platform for sharing stories and building connections.
It's important to embrace your messy life and be real with your audience.
Finding your people can lead to incredible friendships and support.
Small wins in business should be celebrated as they contribute to overall success.

Connect further with Megan HERE or on IG at @selfstart.her

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Former Executive Recruiter turned LinkedIn Expert & Entrepreneur. I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women how to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business on LinkedIn. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my LinkedIn Digital Marketing Agency. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara.
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takeaways

Megan identifies as a mom first, which drives her entrepreneurial journey.
Leaving corporate was a pivotal moment that led to unexpected opportunities.
Building a business should fit into the life you want, not the other way around.
Authenticity is key in connecting with your audience and building trust.
Community support is crucial for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Podcasting has been a rewarding platform for sharing stories and building connections.
It's important to embrace your messy life and be real with your audience.
Finding your people can lead to incredible friendships and support.
Small wins in business should be celebrated as they contribute to overall success.

Connect further with Megan HERE or on IG at @selfstart.her

Support the show

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takeaways

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Takeaways:

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Forget the vanity metrics

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The Feminine Founder - 113: {Interview} Building a Supportive Community with Megan Tobler

Transcript

Caroline Pennington (00:01.4)
Welcome Megan.
Megan Tobler (00:03.266)
Thanks, Caroline. Really excited to be here.
Caroline Pennington (00:06.478)
So for those of you listening, I've actually known Megan for a really long time and we've been LinkedIn friends, real friends, podcast swappers, kept in touch over the years. And when I actually met Megan, she had already started her entrepreneurial journey, her podcast journey, and I was still working in corporate. And since then the