Serious Lady Business
Episodes
Detroit Series: The DJ Is the CEO and What Creative Women Learn About Leadership with DJ Nicole Myint
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring interview, DJ Nicole Myint shares her journey from passion for music to becoming a successful DJ and producer. She discusses overcom...
Why Powerful Women Struggle to Talk About Themselves with Heidi Yarger
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood interviews Heidi Yarger, Founder and Creative Director of Spitfiregirl about the importance of visibility, authentic self-promotion,...
Detroit Series: Building Talent, Access, and a New Future for the City with Christina Ware
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Christina Ware, a Detroit-based workforce innovation expert, discussing her journey, the importance of community engagement, and...
Power, Permission & Taking Up Space in Comedy with Lynn Harris
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood chats with Lynn Harris about the power of comedy as a cultural force, the importance of representation, and how women can embra...
Detroit Series: Deana Neely On What It Really Takes to Lead, Build, and Power a City
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring interview, Detroit Voltage founder Deana Neely shares her journey from government support to building a successful woman-owned elect...
The Trust Recession: Rebuilding Belief in Brands, Retail & Real Human Connection with Kate Assaraf
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leslie Youngblood interviews Kate Assaraf, Founder of Dip haircare, about the trust recession, ethical marketing, and building authen...
Detroit Series: How Brand Trust and Loyalty Get Built with Lydia Michael
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lydia Michael, a marketing and brand strategist, discusses the importance of emotion in branding, building trust, and loyalty. She sh...
Beyond the Algorithm: Building a Voice That Lasts with Marta Spirk
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Marta Spirk, a speaking coach and author, about the journey of female ent...
Detroit Series: Built on Sound- Detroit’s Music Legacy, Voice, and Creative Leadership with Dayna Davis
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Dayna Davis, a talented singer, songwriter, and producer from Detroit. Th...
Before TikTok: The Timeless Rules of Building a Loyal Client Base with Shelley Hancock
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Shelley Hancock, a trailblazer in the aesthetic industry. They discuss th...
Detroit Series: Visibility Without the Budget with Rasheda Williams
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Rasheda Williams, an award-winning speaker and communication strategist, about the importance of visibility and sto...
When Everything Is Important with Shanea Dangerfield
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood engages with Shanea Dangerfield, founder of Fieldwise Consulting, to discuss the challenges faced by founders and leaders in na...
Detroit Series: Retail as Rebellion with Angela Wisniewski-Cobbina
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Leslie Youngblood speaks with Angela Wisniewski-Cobbina, founder of Coup d'Etat, about the significance of independent ...
How Women Can Take Control of Their Health Without Adding More to Their Plate with Anja Skodda
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood engages in a deep conversation with Anja Skodda, a bioengineer and entrepreneur, about the importance of women's health, the ro...
Detroit Series: Building Social Impact That Actually Moves People with Kiara Williams
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About Our GuestKiara Williams, Founder of Digital Movement Media + Treuse CinemaConnect with Kiara on LinkedInConnect with Kiara on InstagramDigital M...
From Neuroscience to Water Security: Building an Innovation Pipeline (and Community) with Soula Chronopoulos
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Soula Chronopoulos, president of Aqua Action, about the critical importance of water security as both an environmen...
We Deserve More: Nikki Sapiro Vinckier and the Modern Fight for Reproductive Justice, From Detroit and Beyond
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Nikki Sapiro-Vinckier, a reproductive healthcare activist and OB-GYN physician assistant. They discuss Nikki's jour...
From Laid Off to Living the 7-Figure Life: How Elina Built a Thriving E-Commerce Brand
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood interviews Elina Panteleyeva, founder of DudeWoof, a thriving e-commerce brand for doodle dogs. Elina shares her journey from b...
Building What Matters in the Midwest: How BedConnect’s Lindsey A. Joseph Is Proving You Don’t Have to Leave Michigan to Build Greatness
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood interviews Lindsay A. Joseph, co-founder of BedConnect, a healthcare technology startup focused on improving patient transition...
Camera Confidence & Content That Converts: How Rebecca Blacker Built a $60M Real Estate Brand with Video
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood welcomes Rebecca Blacker, a leading figure in New York City's residential real estate market and co-founder of Blacker and Team...
Detroit Series: Reimagining Education, Sports, and Tech in Detroit with Chloe Barnes-Henderson
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood speaks with Chloe Barnes-Henderson, founder of Athletech Academy, about her journey in sports and education. They discuss the import...
From Passion to Paycheck: Building a Creative Career Without Burning Out with Isabella Patrick
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Isabella Patrick, a Manhattan-based interior designer and Founder of Isabella Patrick Interiors, about her journey ...
Know Your Numbers, Know Your Power: Armine Alajian on Building a Business You Can Actually Afford to Love
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Leslie Youngblood interviews Armin Elajian, a CPA and fractional CFO, about the importance of financial literacy for wo...
Selling the Unseen: Growing a Risque Brand and Empowering Women to Own Their Story
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood interviews Liz Hansen, a boudoir photographer who empowers women through her art. Liz shares her journey from a wedding photogr...
Grief, Grace, and Changing Conversations with Samara Tricarico
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood engages in a heartfelt conversation with Samara Tricarico, co-founder of Endurant Mov...
The Business Case for Doing Good: How B Corps Are Redefining Success
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood interviews Maiya Holliday about the significance of B Corps and the journey of building a sustainable business. They discuss the cha...
Money Without the Panic: Building Financial Confidence for Women in Business
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood and financial planner Melissa Joy discuss the complexities of money management for women in business. They explore the emotiona...
When Enough is Enough: Redefining Success in the Fast-Paced Marketing World
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood and Catherine (Cat) Holt discuss the challenges and triumphs of women in leadership roles. Cat shares her journey from rising to VP ...
Make It or Break It: Rachel Honeyman on the Strategies That Saved Her Business—and Herself
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Rachel Honeyman, founder of HoneyBeBold, about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she faced, and the strat...
Check In, Don’t Check Out: Endora, Reflective Play, and the Science of Nostalgic Healing
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with sisters Kitty and Coco, co-founders of Endora, a wellness gaming app designed to help millennial mothers combat anx...
From Dismissed to Determined: How Maria Haugen Is Changing the Way Women Track and Advocate for Their Health
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Maria Haugen, founder of FoXX Health, a health tech app designed to empow...
Breaking Barriers, Building Better Models: From Immigrant to C-Suite with Minyang Jiang
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood engages in a heartfelt conversation with Minyang (MJ) Jiang, the Chief Strategy Offic...
Running a Household Like a Business: Why Moms Need a Team Too
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Serious Lady Business conversation, Leslie talks with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, about why “moms need teams too” and how running...
Creative Destiny: Trusting Your Path, Owning Your Story, and Building a Legacy
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tracks the fearless, nonlinear creative path of Trinette Faint—from teen model in Chicago and Paris to Hollywood sets, six years at Goo...
How to Build a Business You Actually Enjoy with Andrea Liebross
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood and Andrea Liebross explore the journey of women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of coaching, community support, and the n...
Cause She's a Mastermind: Building a Business That Runs Toward the Fire
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Alyssa Carrier, founder and CEO of AC Disaster Consulting. They discuss Alyssa's journey into disaster management, ...
Pattern Recognition: How Observing, Listening & Adapting Can Make You a More Powerful Leader
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood engages in a deep conversation with Margaret Brower, a renowned coach in the catering and venue sales industry. They explore Ma...
Stop Shrinking. Start Showing Up: How Women Founders Can Get the Media Spotlight They Deserve
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Jenny Beres, co-founder of Pink Shark PR, about the importance of visibility for women founders. They discuss the c...
Start Anyway: Building Impact Without Permission or Profit
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Mackenzie Siren, co-founder of Chicago Climate Connect, a nonprofit dedicated to building a community around climat...
Fundraising While Female: What They Don’t Ask the Men
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryHost Leslie Youngblood speaks with Natalise Kalea Robinson, co-founder and CEO of Parallel Health. They discuss the unique challenges f...
Rewrite the Rules: Building Metrics That Actually Reflect Your Power
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Delia Grenville, a tech executive and founder of Slyn Consulting. They discuss the importance of rewriting the rule...
When You Lose Your Voice, You Lose Yourself
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Alaina Shearer about the journey of finding one's voice, particularly for women in the workplace. They discuss the ...
From Cancer Diagnosis to Changing the Law: How One Woman Took on the Fertility Industry
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Rijon Charne, a fertility attorney and founder of Sunray Fertility Law. Rijon shares her personal journey from a ca...
Building a Dream Team (Without a Payroll): How to Attract and Lead Rockstar Virtual Contractors
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Natasha Golinsky, an "accidental agency owner" and founder of On Purpose Projects. They discuss the challenges and ...
What Fashion Taught Me About Power: Storytelling, Standards, and Starting Over
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Johanna Almstead, a seasoned consultant and investor in the fashion industry. They discuss the power of storytellin...
You Built That? Challenging the Doubt, Dismissal, and Disrespect Women Face in Deep Tech
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood speaks with Jill Mari Embry, founder of Balance Innovation Center, about the challenges women face in the male-dominated medical dev...
Data Disruption and Doing It Differently – How Women Are Building the Future of AI
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie interviews Virginia Puccio, CEO of Fuel AI. They discuss Virginia's journey from working in tech to founding her own company, the importance of...
Second Puberty & the CEO Mindset: Building a Business While Your Body’s Rebuilding Itself
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Make It or Break It: Two Truths Every Founder Faces (The Money You Fear and the Rebuild You Avoid)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Mandana Milano, founder of Peony Talent, about the challenges and fears that come with entrepreneurship, particular...
Hard Hats & High Stakes: How Women Are Rewiring the World's Biggest Industries
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood interviews Nancy Yaklich, an innovation leader who has transformed various industries through technology. They discuss the importanc...
From Surgeon to Startup: A Woman's Bold Pivot to Redefine Healthcare
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood speaks with Dr. Mary O'Connor, co-founder of VORI Health, about her journey from a successful orthopedic surgeon to a healthcare ent...
Rewired: Parenthood, Pivoting, and the Quiet Power Behind AI
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Trash Talk: Turning Industrial Waste into Community Power
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, CJ Nord discusses her innovative approach to transforming industrial waste into community power through sustainable supply chain...
Before You Join That Accelerator: What Founders Need to Know (And What No One Tells You About the Exit)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Tania Kottoor, founder and CEO of West X East, about her journey as a female entrepreneur navigating the world of a...
From Creativity to Cash Flow: The Business of Art & The Art of Business
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood speaks with artist and entrepreneur Janna Willoughby-Lohr about her journey in the art world. Janna shares her experiences growing u...
You Already Know How: The Power of Transferable Skills
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Youngblood speaks with Jennifer Oliva, founder and CEO of Jen Oliva Media, about the importance of recognizing and leveraging transferable skil...
The Future of Work: How Small Businesses Can Adapt & Thrive
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood interviews Danika Kong, an immunologist and CEO and Co-Founder of Scismic, a skills technology company. They discuss the evolvi...
Write Your Own Playbook: Why Women Need to Tell Their Stories & Share Their Expertise
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Andrea DeWerd, founder of The Future of Agency, about the underrepresentation of women in publishing and the challe...
The Riches Are in the Niches: Why Specializing is the Ultimate Business Hack
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation with Kathy Guillory, we focus on the importance of niching down in business. Kathy shares her transition from the corpor...
Trusting Your Vision: Building and Believing in a Brand for an Untapped Market
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood interviews Sally Mueller, co-founder and CEO of Womaness, a brand dedicated to...
Rise & Reign: The Boss Blueprint They Don’t Tell You About
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood engages in a deep conversation with Katrina High, a chemist and entrepreneur, ...
The Secret Weapon to Hiring Smart for Your Growing Business
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood welcomes Amanda Samoyloff, founder of Samoyloff PR, to discuss her journey as a femal...
Introducing Serious Lady Business: A Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there—I’m Leslie Youngblood, and this is Serious Lady Business—the podcast where we get real about what it takes to build a business as a wo...